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Interesting little puzzle, if you fall from the orbs you will die, don't try to go to a waypoint, just wait as the Quaggan Hatchlings will res you. They don't always res you in 1 go, sometimes they res you part way then run around for a bit and come back and finish bringing you back to life, still way faster than backtracking from the nearest waypoint. It will help if you disable any movement speed increase you may have, like One with Air. Darkshadow 20:27, 3 December 2012 (UTC)
The fall did not kill me on my Ranger when traited with 'Soften the Fall'. So not a fatal drop if you are traited correctly.
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Of all the jumping puzzles I've seen so far, this is the one where using an engineer char gives the biggest advantage. Some of the orbs are super tiny, and the rifle-leap can just target them or go right over. Makes an otherwise challenging puzzle very easy. Also, try rifle-leaping the puzzle on low env graphics (far fewer orbs show up). Much more interesting. Lysander 03:40, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
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Besides the trick for the Engineer and the Thief with the jumping skills, you may also want to tilt your screen. By watching your char from above, its makes jumple the orbs a bit easier. Just a little trick that helped me out. --Ampelman (talk) 20:31, 30 August 2013 (UTC)


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Behold how good and pleasant it is when folks dwell in unity!
Psalm 133:1
We are thankful for ARMS AROUND US:
For couple-reunion after months apart doing speaking in different states;
For reunion with our biological family and long-time friends;
For reunion with churches in the USA!
On our bookshelf, there is a pop-eyed South African penguin with wings OPEN WIDE, ready to embrace whoever -- like Jesus wishing to gather all the folks in Jerusalem.
Here are a few glimpses of ARMS OPEN WIDE to us as we traveled these last few months.
Near the badlands of North Dakota, Virgil sat on the porch of a farming and hunting couple, out in the boondocks, yet connected by satellite to the world and deeply involved in International missions service.
After two weeks of constant moving, Lynn was given a mercifully long stay with a mission advocate: 80 years-young Ellen, in her charming two-story Connecticut home.
Children greeted Virgil with a familiar Congolese song at Immanuel Baptist in Minot, ND.
In a big Baptist Association meeting in a little church in New York's Adirondack Mountains, a woman pastor read to those assembled a journal entry from the Nelson's in 2002 that had touched her.
Virgil experienced miracles of car loans and long-term lodging with
gracious hosts to ease the logistics of his daily visits to different
churches in southern Washington State.
God's beauty enfolded us: Lynn was cradled in the red and gold rolling hills of New York State. Virgil can't stop talking about the evergreens of Puget Sound coming down to the water, with the stately Olympic Mountains to the west and Mt. Rainier to the southeast.
Worship beauty embraced us as we heard new praise songs, old hymns, harp and flute, strings and percussion, and voices celebrating the Lord.
Pastors and lay folk treated us to visits to special museums, symphony and to their interests and hobbies. Heart to heart talks were our meat and potatoes, on the fly between events or around the hearth.
We have a Polaroid photo of Leo, arm in arm with Virgil. Leo is the young man serving a 20-year sentence on McNeil Island in Washington, who has been faithfully sending $5 a month from his meager prison salary, for the Congo work.
We are grateful for the Justice system in the USA. Despite its many weaknesses, it provides a far fairer recourse for both victim and perpetrator than the system we experienced in the Democratic Republic of Congo!
The sanctuary of the Peninsula Baptist Church in Gig Harbor, WA spoke to Virgil's soul, as the clear windows allowed in the light and the sight of the pines, as the cross is simply signified in wood with art on other windows flanked on two sides by flags of the world. Truly the local and the global, the present and the future of God's creation were celebrated there.
Lynn was stopped short by a sculpture of swords being beaten into plowshares on a short walking tour in Hartford, CT.
Straddling the border between Canada and the USA in Dunseith, ND, is the International Peace Garden, 2,339 acres of pristine beauty, for over 75 years a living testimony to our two nations commitment to peace and friendship between ALL nations of the world. Twisted girders rescued from the devastation of the World Trade Center, the majestic Peace towers, the Peace Chapel featuring quotes from "people of peace" etched into the beautiful limestone walls, along with formal gardens nestled among lakes and forest, form the backdrop of year-round sports/music/theater/arts programs for youth from around the world.
This Thanksgiving we are MOST thankful for God's outreached arms, welcoming ALL creation into His everlasting Kingdom of Justice and Love.
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Though the game went back and forth for a while, as both offenses managed to rack up a combined total of over 1000 yards, Upland rallied to clench the 57-39 victory, making them 20-0 in regular season play, as Nate Romine became 22-1 as the Scots' starting quarterback.
Romine had 309 yards for four touchdowns in the first half alone; the signal-caller finished the night going 11-18 for 361 yards and five touchdowns. Romine also showed off his run game, racking up 96 rushing yards and an additional touchdown before back-up Zac Sturdivant took over in the fourth quarter.
Highly-touted defensive end Joe Mathis, who has consistently faced double and triple coverage as his reputation as a threat on the field has grown, was forced to leave the game with an injury in the first quarter, perhaps part of the reason that Upland's defense allowed 39 points, a season high. Mathis did, however, get a safety for the Scots within the first few minutes of the game. Mathis, one of the West's top uncommitted prospect, will announce his commitment at January 5th's US Army All-American Bowl and is considering Washington, Utah, UCLA, Arizona State, Florida State, Nebraska, Hawaii, Texas A&M, and Alabama.
Cornerback Delvin Batiste (a San Diego State commit) and safety James Johnson, Jr. (an Arizona State commit) both had an impact on the field and each displayed versatility at defensive back, as well as showing off some offensive skills throughout the night. Johnson also had a pivotal red-zone pick and return in the second quarter.
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Like a Super Drupa --Waldman
You guessed it, I just saw Momma Mia and "Like a Super Drupa" keeps rolling around in my head. For those of you not familiar with the show Momma Mia, which is based on the music of ABBA, it's a must see. Super Trooper, one of ABBA's huge hits 24 years ago, is one of the show's toe-tapping standouts with the catchy "Like a Super Trooper." Being a printer to the core, I just couldn't help putting my own spin to the tune.
A Super Drupa it should be and, by the time you read this, many will be on their way to Germany to see the world's biggest print show demonstrating what promises to be the most important advance in printing: JDF (Job Definition Format). In fact, this Drupa has been tagged the JDF Drupa, complete with a JDF Parc. According to CIP4's executive director, James Harvey, all visitors to JDF Parc will be invited to participate in a JDF demonstration experience. When they arrive, they will be issued a 'job ticket,' a card with a unique identification number and space for 12 punches. Visitors will then go to any of the job initiation pods within JDF Parc to begin their 'job.'
They can then follow their job from station to station. At each station they will receive a punch and eight punches will enable them to enter their 'job ticket' into a raffle for prizes. CIP4 (The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress) is an independent organization established for the benefit of the entire industry and is key to the progress and coordination of JDF and JDF standards. All should look into joining since the organization provides a wealth of information on this critical topic.
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I have written much about JDF in past PI columns and in many other articles, and I am convinced it's what the printing industry desperately needs to be an effective force in the future. Although JDF is still very young, all printers should be taking it very seriously. Judging by the enormous effort and money the industry is investing in JDF, it will grow up very quickly.


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A Conversation between Alma Guillermoprieto and John Loomis
Alma Guillermoprieto was a dancer before she became known as a reporter who put Latin America in perspective for English-speaking readers. She is the author of "Dancing with Cuba" a memoir of her time teaching modern dance at the Cuban National Art Schools. The schools' beauty and difficult history is the subject of John Loomis' book Revolution of Forms: Cubas Forgotten Art Schools, and of this conversation.
John Loomis is an architect, author, and educator at San José State University. His written works have appeared in Design Book Review where he was executive editor, Casabella, Harvard Design Magazine, Progressive Architecture, Urban Land, San Francisco Chronicle and other journals. He has been a Visiting Scholar at the Getty Research Institute and a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University.
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U.S. Retail Sales Up 4.4% in May
Latest MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse™ Report Shows Increased Spending, but Consumers Remain Cautious As They Focus on Needs vs. Wants
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U.S. retail sales (excluding auto) rallied in May to a 4.4 percent year-over-year increase, according to the latest SpendingPulse™ report, a macro-economic indicator that tracks national retail sales, released today by MasterCard Advisors. This is a positive boost compared to the lift seen in April and well above the average growth rate for Q1 2013 (which saw 2.6 percent year-over-year growth).
"Retail sales haven't been this robust since November of last year," said Sarah Quinlan, SVP, Market Insights for MasterCard Advisors. "This gain is most likely due to the 'wealth effect' of a stronger real estate market and high stock market indices. However, our analysis shows that people are still spending cautiously and focusing on needs rather than wants. This is reflected in the weak sales for sectors such as Electronics and Department Stores."
The May SpendingPulse report also showed that the uptick in retail sales was not hampered by lower spending on gasoline, which only slightly benefitted from a Memorial Day holiday boost. When gasoline is removed, total retail sales increased 5.3 percent compared to May 2012. Airline sales were also down for the fifth month in a row. On a positive note, online shopping continued to post double-digit gains year-over-year.
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A recent article in Intelligent Collector reminded me how fascinated we are with Elvis Presley. That fascination easily translates into collectability of anything associated with the great pop singer. That article proved this by showing a lot of auction results over the past few years.
I will start with some of the autograph related items. A specially inscribed promotional photo from the Jailhouse Rock move sold for $7,170. A check signed by E. A. Presley sold for $3,250. A signed photo from the movie G. I. Blues brought $1,926. A 1956 management contract with Colonel Tom Parker, signed by both of them, sold for $11,950. (This is a one page contract – bet it would not be a single page today!) His 1953 draft card, signed by him, hammered down at $26,290. $39,000 was the top bid for the purchase contract for Graceland where Presley's signature included his middle name, Aron. I checked a lot of auction records and it appears that just ordinary signed photos bring $500 and up.
Most celebrities make money with endorsements and by putting their names on products. In the 1950s Presley's manager Tom Parker conducted a campaign to put the Presley name on products that would appeal to teenage girls. One of those products was girl's sneakers. A pair of those sneakers with the original box and receipt sold for $3,900. An Elvis three ring binder, pink with Elvis on the front, sold for $1,135. A guitar with Elvis' picture on it and in the original box, brought $717.
We cannot think of Elvis without thinking of his records. Many people have his old records and of course most of them do not have value, but there are exceptions. His Christmas album, with the ten page booklet that accompanied it, sold for over $300. Elvis' first five 45s were put out by Sun Records. A set of those records in absolutely pristine condition in the slip covers sold for $11,950.
Items that Elvis personally owned or used are especially sought after by collectors. A Martin D-28 guitar used on stage sold at auction for $19,120. 1970s photos of Elvis often show him in sunglasses. A pair of those sunglasses, framed in gold and worn in a famous picture where Elvis looks a little too mellow, sold for $21,510. Just over $44,000 was paid for stunning 14K nugget ring with a large black sapphire. The ring was purchased by Presley while on tour in Asheville, NC. His gold cameo ring with diamonds sold for $38,000+. His black leather Verde boots sold for just over $8,000. Western pants worn by Elvis in Loving You sold for $20,315. One of the highest prices ever received for an Elvis item was the $77,000 paid for the Italian guitar Elvis used for the final song in Follow that Dream.
A huge 81" by 81" movie poster for Jailhouse Rock sold for $4,100. A full-size Elvis cutout for theater lobbies sold for $2,868. Sometimes unusual items bring unexpected bidding. Presley was a law-enforcement buff all his life and he collected badges. Because of this, Sheriff Roy Nixon of Shelby County, Tennessee presented Presley with a special Deputy Sheriff badge. Many other law enforcement agencies followed suit but this was the first. The badge had very competitive bidding and auctioned for $16,730.
But here is the big question. What would his blue suede shoes bring at auction? Yes he had a pair that he wore on the Ed Sullivan Show and yes their whereabouts are known. A collector has them. But apparently he is not selling.
If you have the bug to buy some Elvis collectibles, Heritage Auction of Texas is having an Elvis auction on august 14th and you can bid online.
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Championship Trophy on Display at Baseball Saturday
April 19, 2012
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Before No. 2 Kentucky baseball's game with No. 1 LSU on Saturday, fans are invited to come to Cliff Hagan Stadium and get their pictures taken with the 2011-12 men's basketball national championship trophy. The trophy will be on display until first pitch, slated for 2 p.m. ET.
The storied UK men's basketball program won its eighth NCAA Championship in New Orleans to cap the 2011-12 season. The trophy will make its appearance at Cliff Hagan Stadium before the game on Saturday and fans are invited to take their picture with the trophy.
Gates open at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday and the trophy will be available until first pitch at 2 p.m. ET.
Kentucky (33-5, 11-4 Southeastern Conference) hosts top-ranked LSU (31-7, 11-4 SEC) in the nation's premier series of the weekend, with the two teams sitting in a tie atop the league standings at the midway point of 2012. The series starts on Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET at Cliff Hagan Stadium.


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He was already being investigated for having Child Pornography on his Govt owned computer.
This is a discussion on AWOL Soldier Arrested Over Concerns of Second Alleged Plot to Attack Fort Hood within the In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly forums, part of the The Back Porch category; What I wonder is, "Why Ft. Hood?". Was it a copycat move, or is there some reason that these Muslim soldiers are targeting that base ...
What I wonder is, "Why Ft. Hood?". Was it a copycat move, or is there some reason that these Muslim soldiers are targeting that base or community?
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He was already being investigated for having Child Pornography on his Govt owned computer.
I hear people on this site get so angry when the police stop them for OC'ing and they get asked for ID. "It's my constitutional right!" they say. I agree with them. Can you imagine the anger these same people would have if they were stopped simply because they 'look' a certain way? Something you can't change and will affect your entire race. Do you really see this as treating all men equal? Or is the constitution only for a select group to enjoy?
So, my question to you would be...
Since your NOT racist and yet somehow in favor of profiling... if you were allowed to profile what group would you profile? Muslims? People who 'look' Muslim? People who look like terrorists? Before you answer I'll remind you that shoe bomber was black and Jihad Jane was a white women with blue eyes and no, not "all terrorists are Muslim."
You say your comments are not meant to offend anyone. It certainly isn't offensive to you and yours but think for a minute... what if you and your family were Muslims and you were in the target group and these suggestions of 'profiling' are now being directed at you and your family? Wouldn't you be offended then?
"Confidence is food for the wise man but liquor for the fool"
List of Islamic Terror Attacks in America
As for the Norway tragedy... Senseless and disheartening. I don't know what the deal is with the 21 year maximum sentence I've heard about, but I hope someone strings this guy up for all his buddies in the new knights templar to see.
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A. What ever happened to firing squads? This is treason IMO.
B. I read today where Mjr. Hassan is still collecting his government paycheck since he has not been convicted.
Why would you want to have a people serving who don't even want to be in the military? How is that better?
We have a much better military force now than we did in WWII. I'm not discrediting what they did at all, but the training was no where near what it is today.
These Muslims believe they have a God directed duty to commit these offences, it is faith based and faith centric. It is exactly why they say <God is Great!> before during and after their attacks. It is the faith in a better afterlife that yields at least some of them to commit these crimes. So even if they're not the best practicing I can't agree that they weren't devout.
If they weren't Muslim would they still have done it? ...Maybe to Probably not...
If you find this message of hate so offensive then please don't be offended when I point out quotes in the Bible that are just as offensive.
For a "God directed duty" to commit offenses against others you should open your bible to...
Deuteronomy 13:7-12 NAB or take a look at Deuteronomy 17:2-5 NLT
"If your own full brother, or your son or daughter, or your beloved wife, or you intimate friend, entices you secretly to serve other gods, whom you and your fathers have not known, gods of any other nations, near at hand or far away, from one end of the earth to the other: do not yield to him or listen to him, nor look with pity upon him, to spare or shield him, but kill him."
"Confidence is food for the wise man but liquor for the fool"
In addition, 2 Chronicles 15:13That particular one could easily justify an attack on a bus full of women and children.That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
Exodus 22:20He that sacrificeth unto any god, save unto the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed
Remember this folks: Big difference between Old testament and New testament.
ANYHOW... I am only contributing to the Off-Topic-ness of this thread so we can discuss here: Discussion about security
OK...I know that it's difficult to avoid with regard to a thread topic like this one but, try really hard not to allow it to evolve into scriptural quotes and the new and old testament.
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I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Hey threefeathers,
Be sure and let your family know that there is an entire community of complete strangers praying for them...
I'm positive this isn't limited to the number of people who have commented here.
Sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers for peace and strength. I am sure every one here at the site has you and their thoughts.
Your family is in our thoughts.
my sincere condolences
Very sorry for your loss, I loss a close friend (female) back in the 90's to a robber who robbed and slit her throat in the store she worked in.. Its not right.. Prayers for you my friend.
So sorry.
That's tough man, I am very sorry. Karma sorts these things out.
My sympathies to you & your family. What a shame! I wonder what the anti-gun goons will say about knives now. Maybe everybody in the US will have to start registering all of our cutlery.
Your family is in my prayers. Sorry for your loss.
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I don't know why I did it, I have never done it before and I don't think I'll do it again though. I peed on the rug and the couch. I guess I thought it was better than going outside to do it in the snow. I hate snow, and there is like 3 feet of it! When my mom and dad got home, I realized what a big mistake I had made. Now they are treating me like a puppy again. I used to have free roam of the house. Now when they are not home, I am in my kennel. Outside on the leash, kennel, outside on the leash, kennel... this is not fun.
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Weird discovery with the '95 JLH
It's loud. How loud? Side to side, noticeably LOUDER than a regular A/B amp at the same wattage (on the same set of speakers, of course).
I tried it side-to-side my dad's Sansui 2x12w AB amp, hooked in a multimeter and set both amps to the same output wattage (4w), and yes, it DOES sound much louder. This is even more evident as the volume is raisen. Dad and brother confirmed it too.
Now, i very much doubt that the JLH could be compressing the signal like that, so what's a reasonable explanation? I know most people feel like class-A (and tube amps for that matter) sound "louder", but it does feel like the volume is a few notches up.
Again, i'm loving this amp :) If you want cheap, quality class-a look no further!
Maybe some signal level get lost because of crossover distortion ;) or it is just a lot better amp at controlling the speaker.
Heheh... actually, i feel like the sound has more "body", if that makes any sense. I mean, tight bass, clear highs, everything's in its place. It makes the sound fuller, trust me!
And about handing the speaker better, i have no doubt in my mind. The Sansui is a nice amp, but's a cheapo one and they don't tend to handle reactive loads that well. Bummer :)
Yeah, I'd say your JLH would have lots more control. It probably has more body cause it's got better bandwidth and probably less components(maybe) I've had a few amps that sound much better at the same power, cause of more power supply current headroom, tighter design limits, higher bias, basically better ability to handle a load alltogther.
The JLH is probably providing more information... so even at the same measured SPL could sound louder because it is providing more.
More likely is the ability of the JLH to provide current capability to keep the power levels up as the load gets reactive. (There is a cos term in the equation and as the current approachs 90 degrees to the voltage the power output goes to zero)
What speakers do you have? Do you have a link to the JLH you built?
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'Egosurfing, the practice of harnessing the Internet's vast data-collection powers to dig up information about oneself, has proved a popular application on the World Wide Web.'Wired News 4th April 2001
'When I applied for my top-secret clearance at my last job, I egosurfed a bit to see what the DSS would find if they searched the Web to find out about me.'anonymous Internet mailing list May 2001
current popular use of the term usually refers to searching the web
Egosurfing, the practice of searching for references to your own name on the Internet, has become a popular recreational activity in recent years. Individuals participate in egosurfing in the hope of making the surprise discovery that they are a minor celebrity somewhere in the virtual world, though a common result is seeing that some report or other they co-wrote during their professional life has been put on the web. Egosurfing is also a way to find out how many of a site's web pages are indexed by a search engine or referred to by other sites. The term has spawned a related intransitive verb, egosurf, with a countable noun homograph often occurring as part of the phrase do an egosurf. Those who regularly engage in the activity are described with slightly disapproving overtones as egosurfers.
If reading this article tempts you to become an egosurfer, try not to get too excited – the most likely outcome is the not-so-fascinating discovery that many people around the world have the same name as you!
The term egosurfing dates from 1995, when it first appeared in the 'Jargon Watch' column of Wired magazine. The original definition also encompassed other kinds of written or electronic media, such as research papers or databases, though current popular use of the term usually refers to searching the web.
Ego is a noun which refers to self-esteem or self-importance and is used productively in a range of words and compounds which relate to 'self', such as egocentric and ego trip. It dates from early nineteenth-century Latin, meaning literally 'I'. The transitive/intransitive sense of the verb surf as 'randomly browse the Internet' has begun to enter dictionaries of British and American English during the last 5 years or so, still usually listed as a secondary or specialist sense after the established intransitive sense 'ride on waves with a surfboard'.
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The sentiment in the audience was that AAMA and the industry will have to step up efforts to address green requirements. "Green has ceased to be a rating activity," said one attendee. "It is now a code activity and we have to address it as such."
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Although not building code specific, one arena where AAMA did vote to make its presence stronger was the National Fenestration Rating Council. A number of members noted that manufacturers of window attachments–shades, blinds and other products–are playing a prominent role in NFRC now as they are working within that organization to develop rating systems for their products. That has led to window and door manufacturers being a minority at recent meetings, even though many are still members of NFRC.
AAMA members voted to form a special task group to monitor NFRC and take necessary efforts, such as gathering proxy votes if necessary, to make sure window and door manufacturers maintain a strong presences within NFRC.
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In this paper, we present the analysis and development of a cross-platform OpenCL implementation of the box-counting algorithm, which is one of the most widely-used methods for estimating the Fractal Dimension. The Fractal Dimension is a relevant image analysis method used in several disciplines, but computing it is in general a time consuming process, especially when working with 3D images. Unlike parallel programming models that strictly depend on the hardware type and manufacturer, like CUDA, OpenCL allows us to provide an implementation suitable for execution on both GPUs and multi-core CPUs, whatever the hardware manufacturer. Sorting is a key part of the fast box-counting algorithm and the final speedup is highly conditioned by the efficiency of the sorting algorithm used. Our study reveals that current OpenCL implementations of sorting algorithms are clearly slower when compared with both CUDA for GPU and specific multi-core CPU implementations. Our OpenCL algorithm has been specifically optimized according the type of the target device and the results show an average speedup of up to 7.46× and 4×, when executed on the GPU and the multi-core CPU respectively, both compared with the single-threaded (sequential) CPU implementation.


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Personal Action: Each morning, contemplate the day ahead. Fast forward to the end of the day and identify what completed actions will make your soul smile. Write down those completed items and then identify the activities to do and schedule them into your calendar.
Leadership Practice: Create space for team members to do their work, including think space, heart space and technology space. Each space empowers team members to solve problems, align on organization purpose and collaborate effectively with team members.
Personal Action: Notice your breathing patterns to keep focused on what matters most in conversations. Rather than reacting, mindful leaders respond with thoughtful questions and calm interactions. Tough conversations will happen between generations and within your own generation. Focus on your breathing to respond in thoughtful ways and resolve challenging situations in a productive manner.
Leadership Practice: Encourage team members to discuss mistakes made. Discussing mistakes openly enables team members to be more empathetic – listening to what did not work, lessons learned, and emotions expressed. Learning organizations gain strength, and strength is gained by approaching tough situations with open empathy and resolution.
Personal Action: Carve out time each month to contribute to a community organization. By doing community work, new relationships are developed to keep you centered in your local community. This is not about networking; it is about practicing your relationship skillset in extraordinary ways.
Leadership Practice: Encourage team members to find a local social good organization to get involved with and have them spend at least 4 hours a month doing work in their community. We can get stuck in our relationship skills. Community work serves to enhance your relationship building skills while keeping teams focused on what matters most in good and challenging times.
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Leadership Practice: A quiet strength of character exists in being humble and nice. Encourage these behaviors. Highlight them. In humility, work is done that is helpful to move your business forward in productive ways. Being nice doesn't mean low expectations. Too often, we want to play to the crowd and say outrageous things to incite. Instead, we need to stand out by saying and doing things that are helpful. Our hands are meant to be extended in a helpful way.
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text: For many years, families have headed to Hermon Mountain for winter adventures.The mountain officially opened Friday, which they say is the latest in all their years.Lucky for them, they had a snowfall, but they are also making their own snow.Even if you don't ski or snowboard, you may find an activity at the mountain to be fun." We don't have it open yet, but we will soon, tubing. Tubing is a neat kind of new sport so to speak. We've all done it out back, but it's finally become an industry and anybody can do that, it's the beauty of the tubing," said Owner, Bill Whitcomb.For a list of hours of operation and prices visit www.skihermonmountain.com.


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What's Aging You: Boxy Cuts
So what if your 22-year-old body is long gone? That's no reason to hide under muumuu-esque tunics, manly suits, or those pajama-like linen separates. "The older you get, the more important it is to have properly fitting clothes," says Kim Johnson Gross, the author of What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life ($25, amazon.com).
The more youthful approach: Well-tailored or draped garments—e.g., a structured jacket with a nipped waist or a ruched jersey dress—hint at your figure while camouflaging the parts that you're not so crazy about. "No matter your size, formfitting clothes make you look younger, because you're showing that you have a bust, a waist, and hips," says Krupp.
What's Aging You: Same Bag, All the Time
Schlepping a heavy black satchel, no matter what, even if it's the middle of July or you're at a fancy affair, says that you're set in your ways and unwilling to change with the times. "It's an easy mistake, since your bag becomes such an extension of you that you almost forget that it's there," says Boston.
The more youthful approach: Don't blow your budget on an enormous bag collection. "You need only one day bag each for warm and cool months," says Krupp. For May through August, opt for bright or pale shades in leather, suede, or straw. Come fall, try gray or an animal print. If you want just one year-round option, go with a jewel tone. For parties, choose a metallic clutch that coordinates with anything.
What's Aging You: Shopping in the Juniors' Department
No one ever sets out to be mutton dressed as lamb. Nonetheless, trying too hard to be hip—think four-inch strappy platforms and leather leggings—can make you look older by comparison. For reference, see The Real Housewives of Everywhere.
The more youthful approach: You don't have to sit out on every hot trend. Many brands (Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, DKNY) offer grown-up versions of the latest styles. Instead of teenybopper leggings, buy a pair in a high-quality knit and wear them with a long tunic. When miniskirts are in, find a middle ground with a hemline that goes only two or three inches above the knee. "You know a trendy item is age-appropriate if it easily fits in with the rest of your wardrobe," says Boston. The piece should also be available in the stores and departments that you're used to shopping in. "When a 15-year-old is wearing it, chances are you shouldn't be," says Rothman.


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KIEV – A second team of European monitors was reported missing in restive eastern Ukraine on Friday despite army claims it had regained control over much of the separatist rust belt.
The United States meanwhile voiced growing concern over the sudden appearance of fighters from Russia's war-ravaged Chechnya among rebels who have been waging a seven-week insurgency against Kiev's rule.
The rebels for their part dismissed speculation of a rift in their ranks after a dozen local militants were evicted from their seat of power in Donetsk by a brigade composed largely of Chechens and other Russians from the violence-plagued North Caucasus.
The increasingly volatile conflict — growing ever more complex as rivalries emerge among rebel commanders — has ensnared a steadily climbing number of Europeans tasked with helping to resolve a crisis that has threatened the very survival of Ukraine.
The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe said on Friday that it had been unable to establish contact with four of its monitors and their local translator since the group was stopped by "armed men" at a roadblock in the eastern region of Lugansk.
The Vienna-based organization — formed in the 1970s as a forum for dialogue during the Cold War and now a principal player in the worst East-West standoff since that era — added that another four members detained by rebels in the neighboring Donetsk region on Monday were still missing.
The self-proclaimed "people's mayor" of the rebel stronghold of Slavyansk confirmed on Thursday that the OSCE team that went missing on Monday was being held on suspicions of spying.
Another pro-Russian commander from the little-known Southeastern Front claimed in a statement issued to the Interfax news agency earlier on Friday that his men had detained the team in Lugansk.
But a spokesman for the self-proclaimed "Lugansk People's Republic" denied that the group was being held against its will.
"Nobody arrested the four OSCE observers," Volodymyr Inogorodskiy said.
"They finished their work late (Thursday) night in Severodonetsk and we advised them not to leave the city because of the (security) situation," said the spokesman.
Western leaders have long accused the Kremlin of choreographing the insurgency in order to upset the rule of the European-aligned team that rose to power in Kiev in February — a charge Russian President Vladimir Putin denies.
The defense ministry said on Friday that the eastern insurgency has thus far claimed the lives of 49 Ukrainian servicemen and 128 civilians and separatists.
But the recent appearance among the rebels of trained gunmen from Chechnya — a mostly Muslim region that fell under Kremlin control following two post-Soviet wars for independence — has fueled fears of the conflict being transformed into a proxy war involving elements from other unstable regions of the former USSR.
Ukraine's acting defense minister said his forces were in high spirits despite the downing of a military helicopter on Thursday by the rebels that killed 11 soldiers and a general.
"Our armed forces have completed their assigned missions and completely cleared the southern and western parts of the Donetsk region and the northern part of the Lugansk region from the separatists," Mykhailo Koval told reporters.
Rebels in control of the Lugansk and Donetsk government buildings have declared independence and are seeking a merger with Russia similar to the one that involving Ukraine's Black Sea peninsula of Crimea following its seizure by pro-Kremlin troops in March.
Ukraine's acting president Petro Poroshenko also vowed to punish those who used a sophisticated surface-to-air missile to shoot the MI-8 helicopter out of the Lugansk sky.
Poroshenko — a 48-year-old confectionery tycoon who backs closer ties with Europe but once enjoyed good relations with top Russian officials — won nearly 55 percent of Sunday's presidential ballot thanks to a message focused on bringing a quick end to the separatist drive.
He has since reached out to Putin and promised to hold his first talks with the Russian leader when they both attend D-Day commemorations in Normandy on June 6.
But Putin has yet to confirm the meeting and Washington has once again called on Moscow to take a more constructive approach.
US Secretary of State John Kerry said the recent appearance of Chechens in Donetsk and Lugansk was a dangerous development that Putin should address quickly.
"There are still danger signs there that we hope will change," the top U.S. diplomat told PBS television.
"There is evidence of Russians crossing over, trained personnel from Chechnya trained in Russia who have come across to stir things up, to engage in fighting," he said.
Signs of a rift among the rebels appeared evident on Thursday when members of the so-called Vostok (East) Brigade that is comprised of many Chechens drove a dozen local separatists from the Donetsk administration building they had seized on April 6.
But local Donetsk commander Denis Pushilin denied on Friday that a "coup" had been staged within the separatist ranks.
"All the original leaders will remain in place," Russian news agencies quoted Pushilin as saying.
"We simply had to get rid of a few dishonest people who were involved in criminal activity that hurt the interests of the Donetsk Republic," he said.
Chechnya's strongman leader Ramzan Kadyrov had earlier denied sending his fighters into Ukraine.
But he also added that he could not account for the actions of all Chechens while the Kremlin has steered clear of the topic to this point.


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Light continental breakfast and wine and cheese included in room rate. Walk to beach and ferry. The inn is in the hub of the historic district overlooking Old Harbor, and most rooms offer harbor-front balconies. The inn houses a homemade ice cream parlor, Rags Shop for women, and shoe store featuring the brands Kai-Kai, Sperry and Havaianas.
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Fallon's First 'Tonight Show' Guests Revealed
By JACKIE WILLIS
January 20, 2014
On Feb. 17, Jimmy Fallon will take over The Tonight Show, and he's bringing in some A-list guests for his inaugural episode.
The 39-year-old host will have Focus star Will Smith on as his first guest, along with a performance by Golden Globe winners U2, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Meanwhile, Jay Leno, 63, announced his last guests before he turns over The Tonight Show. On Feb. 3, his predecessor Fallon will appear on the show, but on his final night, Feb. 6, Billy Crystal, who was Leno's first guest in May 1992 when he succeeded Johnny Carson, will appear on the program along with country singer Garth Brooks, The Associated Press reports.
As for the new Late Night host Seth Meyers, who will be replacing Fallon on Feb. 24, his first guest will be Parks and Recreation star and Saturday Night Live alum Amy Poehler.
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The pictures do not do the beauty of Alaska justice. I will share some of my favorites with you.
We left Vancouver and sailed towards Tracy Arm to see the glaciers.
As we approached, it felt like a scene out of Titanic with all the icebergs in the water.
When we finally arrived at the glacier, it was seriously magical.
You could see pieces of ice fall off and the roar it made left goose bumps all over.
Our first port was Skagway. We took a train ride on the White Pass Railway down into Canada.
The railway was built in the late 1800's and was used to access the areas where gold was being found.
Our next stop was Juneau. We took a whale watching trip and it was very successful in spotting animals!
Our dinners on the ship were all together. There were 23 of us total! The dinners were my favorite part. I loved watching the kids hang out with their cousins and it was great catching up and sharing some laughs with family.
One night there was a Pirate Theme night. Arrrrrrrr!!
Our final port was Ketchikan. We took a 2 1/2 catamaran ride through the fjords.
To get back we took a floatplane. It takes off and lands in the water!!!
Views from the plane:
Our ship, The Disney Wonder:
Seriously….this was a trip of a lifetime.
Have you ever been to Alaska?


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The Cardinals cut five after Sunday's game. Pitcher Blake Hawksworth and infielder Tyler Greene were optioned out to Triple-A Memphis. Three non-roster invitees (NRIs) were also reassigned to minor league camp. They are pitcher Fernando Salas, catcher Bryan Anderson and outfielder Jon Jay.
33 players remain in the major league camp, 15 pitchers (including injured Jaime Garcia) and 18 position players. Five NRIs are included: pitcher P.J. Walters, catcher Matt Pagnozzi, second baseman Joe Thurston, third baseman David Freese and outfielder Colby Rasmus.
As already reported, third baseman David Freese is back in the major league clubhouse. It was GM John Mozeliak's idea to bring Freese back. Tony La Russa wholeheartedly agreed, noting this way he both gets expense money and feels a part of the team. Tony acknowledged it is rare for a non-roster player to be brought back.
La Russa said he asked Joe Mather if there was any injury and was told no, that his back is a bit stiff now and then, but nothing important. Mather is set to play third on Monday. La Russa remains "high" on Mather.
La Russa says there may be another small roster cut coming later today or tomorrow, but nothing major at this point.
Joining Skip Schumaker in fielding drills on field one at 9 a.m. was none other than Yadier Molina. The catcher didn't look half bad, but maybe Jose Oquendo didn't hit his grounders as hard! La Russa, who traveled out there to watch, characterized Skip as "progressing and improving".
Third baseman Troy Glaus is in uniform with glove in hand, but did not participate in any throwing. Instead, he talked old ballparks with Red Schoendienst and hitting with coach Hal McRae.
Asked if he could see starting the season with 13 pitchers, Tony answered "I hope not!"
Struggling Kyle McClellan's roster spot is not in jeopardy, says the manager. "I expect him to be right in two weeks," were his words. McClellan is to throw a bullpen on Monday and be available to pitch on Wednesday as he works out some mechanical issues.
Closer candidate Chris Perez will "hopefully" be back Wednesday, after the off day. La Russa reaffirms that if he is healthy, Perez can still make the team.
Discussing Matt Pagnozzi in camp as the third/fourth catcher, La Russa mentioned Pags' experience, calling Bryan Anderson a "developing player".
La Russa remains positive on Joe Thurston, including approach to the game and attitude, while noting most of his spring average came in two games. He sees the NRI as very comfortable at second base, but less so at short and hasn't seen enough of him at third to form a full opinion. He likes Thurston's left-handed bat "if he can hit".
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