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Fresh off their appearance on Good Morning America where they announced the big break up, Nick Jonas joined The J Show to let listeners know that there will be a Jonas presence at the B96 Pepsi Jingle Bash. Hear him explain why they broke up and what's next for the Jonas Brothers. He also answers fan questions live.
Nick opened up about the whole break-up. "We can say at this moment that the Jonas Brothers; that chapter has closed, and that is done. We are all looking forward to continuing on in our own way in our own career paths, but as far as the show (B96 Pepsi Jingle Bash) goes coming up here in December, we're going to find a way to have a Jonas there in some way, and hopefully two," Nick said. We are going to see you guys, and we wanted to make sure we told you that and the fans in Chicago, and thanks for the support through all this.
Many fans want to know what really happened, so Nick explained the process that led up to this decision. "It was a long process, and to sum it up in this last month when we did all this wouldn't do it justice because I think it's a lot bigger timeline. Basically I just came to my brothers and said, 'Look, I'd love to have a conversation we need to have with you guys where we just talk about where things are at and get really honest and real with each other. I laid out some of the concerns I had about the group, you know, and said 'I feel like if we continue on this path with these issues, it's going to be very difficult to continue for all of us.'"
Nick continued, "It was tough to swallow at first for everybody. I think it was a very heavy conversation. Then after a few days of working through some stuff and talking more about it, we all did see that there were a lot of issues in the group and things that need to be addressed and came to a decision that we had been functioning as individuals within this group for a long time, and that it was time to close that chapter."
When it comes to the fans all over the world, Nick knows that this news is tough. "We know that this is a real tough thing, and how disappointing it is for a lot of people. We are very aware of that," he explained.
Some Chicago fans called in to ask Nick questions:
Q: What are you guys going to miss most about touring together?
A: "The thing we will miss most about touring together is probably playing the songs we wrote together. That's one thing we always loved. The fact that we created our own music and were able to get on the stage and play those songs we wrote probably in a bedroom somewhere, or a studio, wherever it was, for people who sang along with us. That feeling is unlike any other in the world."
Q: What's going to happen to the album V?
A: "We've decided that we want to do something special for our fans because they've been so supportive of us for so many years. What we've decided to do is package an album with 10 live tracks from the summer tour and four of the songs that would have been on V, and if you count 'Pom Poms' and 'First Time,' it's actually 6 songs that would have been on V. We'll be sending that out soon for the fans."
Jonas fans, we'll see you at the B96 Pepsi Jingle Bash on December 14th!
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Premise: In this daily program, business journalist Melissa Francis -- who worked as an actress before turning to journalism -- breaks down the day's top stories and their impact on the American taxpayer. Francis is joined by a panel of analysts to discuss the key issues facing business in America. Francis, a Harvard graduate, is also a published author.


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. i got born-again in 2000 but didnt really know what it meant until in 2005,16th January precisely, when i joined BLW in School(LAUTECH)and got filled with the Holy Ghost.
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INCHEON, South Korea, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Yani Tseng had 10 birdies Friday in building a one-stroke lead at the LPGA HanaBank Championship in South Korea.
Tseng, the world's top-ranked woman golfer and the winner of eight tournaments (five on the LPGA Tour) this year, shot a 7-under 65 at the Sky 72 Golf Club in Incheon. Chella Choi is in second at 6-under while defending champion Choi Na-yeon and Sandra Gal are tied for third at 5-under.
The Chois, apparently unrelated, are part of a large South Korean contingent high on the leaderboard. There are 14 South Koreans among the top 23 after Friday's first-round play.
Tseng, from Taiwan, started slowly with bogeys at Nos. 1 and 3 only partially offset by a birdie at the second hole. She began a charge with three consecutive birdies from 5-7 and made the turn at 2-under.
Tseng started the second nine with another three straight birdies. She added another birdie at 15 but gave that stroke back with a bogey at 16 that put her one stroke behind Chella Choi. Closing birdies at 17 and 18 left her alone in first.
Chella Choi had an eagle, five birdies and a bogey in shooting 66. Choi Na-yeon was bogey free. Gal had a bogey at the par-5 fifth hole against six birdies.


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Currently all pension providers and investment companies have to use standard projection rates to indicate what long-term savings plans are likely to be worth in future. These use a range of projections to give "best" and "worst" case illustrations.
There have been concerns, as highlighted by The Daily Telegraph, that these projections bear little relation to actual investment returns over the past decade, giving people an overly optimistic view of what their pensions, endowments, Isas and other investments are likely to deliver.
The Financial Services Authority is now proposing that these should now be reduced – which will produce more realistic but lower projections on annual statements.
For example, using the old projections a 40-year old, with a £50,000 lump sum invested in a pension (with a 1.5pc annual charge) would have been told it was likely to produce a fund worth between £118,162 and £302, 917 by retirement. Using the new projection rates, he can expect to retire with a pension pot of between £56,640 and £241,384.
For "tax-advantaged" products, such as pensions, the FSA suggests the standard projection rates should be cut from 5pc, 7pc and 9pc a year to 2pc, 5pc and 8pc.
For non tax-advantaged products – which will include investment bonds and endowments – it is proposing rates are cut from 4pc, 6pc, and 8pc, to 1.5pc, 4.5pc and 7.5pc.
The FSA added that firms must reduce these projection rates even lower if the asset mix of an investment meant it was unlikely to deliver the higher returns. There have been concerns that many pensions and with-profits policies, which are largely invested in low-yielding gilts, cash and bonds are still using the higher rates in annual statements.
Sheila Nicoll, director of conduct policy at the FSA, said: "Investors need to be able to trust information they receive and any suggestion as to how their investment might grow in future must not be misleading.
"We are proposing lower growth rates which firms may use but we are reinforcing the fact that these are maximum levels. Providers and advisers need to take a long, hard look at the rates they use, taking account of the underlying assets they are dealing with."
However, Patrick Connolly an adviser with AWD Chase de Vere said: "It has been clear for sometime that these projection rates were too high. But I am concerned this goes too far the other way and may put people off investing altogether. If the lowest figure shows a return of just 1.5pc before any charges, then people might reason they are better off keeping their money in a building society account, or under the bed. But this is highly unlikely to deliver the best long term returns."


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NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A second utility regulatory panel said Monday that it wants to know whether Entergy Corp. intends to complete its $9 billion merger with FPL Group Inc.
The utility committee of the New Orleans City Council told Entergy that it will suspend consideration of the merger unless the city gets definitive word by Friday. The action is similar to one set earlier by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, which also issued a Friday deadline.
On March 19, the two companies issued a brief statement saying issues had arisen over managing the combined company and the value of some assets. The companies have refused to say anything more about the statement, which has been viewed widely by Wall Street analysts as a sign that the merger is in trouble.
New Orleans-based Entergy and FPL Group, based in Juno Beach, Fla., are proposing the formation of the nation's largest power utility, with 6.3 million customers.
Entergy spokesman Chenel Legarde would not comment on when definitive word of the merger's future would come.
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A Roar for Powerful Writers
I want to thank the Academy … oh wait. Wrong ceremony; wrong speech. Still, we've been awarded "A Roar for Powerful Writers" by none other than our Girl in the Sky. Terribly nice of her to think of us. We like her too.
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The Bury Free Press is pleased to announce the winner of our Salon of the Year competition.
Wayne Hurr Hair, in Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, scooped the title in a closely fought popular awards scheme.
Congratulations to Wayne Hurr Hair and well done to all those who took part.
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Man held in mom's death
Jeffrey Newberg, 45, is being held at the Walworth County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond pending the filing of a criminal complaint Tuesday, Walworth County District Attorney Phil Koss said this morning.
Town of Linn police were dispatched at 11:11 a.m. Friday to N1000 Highway 120, Lake Geneva, to check the welfare of Alice Newberg. When detective Will Borgen arrived, he saw Jeffrey Newberg coming out of the garage with blood on his clothes and a bump on his forehead, Koss said. Newberg said he had been drinking and fell down, Koss said.
Borgen asked Newberg who else was at the house, and Newberg replied that his mother and sister also were there, Koss said.
When Borgen talked to the sister, she said she was OK but she was concerned about her mother. Police called for an ambulance, looked in the garage and found Alice Newberg lying face-down on the garage floor, Koss said.
An autopsy Saturday showed that Alice died of multiple stab wounds to the chest, Coroner John Griebel said. Toxicology reports are pending, he said.
Jeffrey Newberg appeared in Walworth County Court over the weekend, and prosecutors asked that he be held in jail pending charges, Koss said.
Newberg appeared in court again Tuesday, and bond was continued, Koss said.
The district attorney�s office has until Tuesday to file a criminal complaint.
Koss said Newberg is the primary suspect, and prosecutors intend to file a homicide charge against him.
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Shortly after meeting him, I met my husband and we dated for 6 years. We had a very rocky relationship. My hubby had a very short temper, and would at times become aggressive and scary. He never hit me, but I was at times scared of him! In fights he would yell and throw things and I would go into survival mode and keep quiet and I would eventually be the one to say I'm sorry. In these moments I would say to myself how much I hated him! But each time he swore and swore he would change. Over the years, he matured a lot and slowly he did change and our fights were few and far between. We had been through so much and I we did love each other, so eventually I moved in and we got married. That first year however was very tumultuous. As soon as I moved in, his cousin moved in because he needed a place to stay and what was supposed to be our honeymoon stage, turned into a very lonely year for me. He spent most of his time with his cousin, playing video games or just hanging out. I was just off to the side feeling very neglected. I told him this, but it made no difference, to him, I was just being very needy and clingy. My marriage was not what I expected and I was miserable.
Then one morning, I awoke to an email from AP. He said, hi beautiful, I'll be in your town in a couple weeks, would love to see you. And the rest is history! I was in a full blown affair for 3 whole years! My OM pursued me endlesslyy, seduced me, charmed his way back into my heart and I became his willing victim. I wanted to feel wanted by him, I needed him to want me. It was like, him wanting me validated me. If he wanted me, it meant I was beautiful, valuable! I romanticized it all! He led me to believe that he loved me and I was planning my escape. Then one day he said he found someone and she was having his child, but he would love if I could still remain in his life. I realized then and there what I was to him, nothing but free ass! I'm broken! This is the beginning to my journey in healing myself
Check out the Healing library on the top left corner of the page.
So my question for you is, Does your Husband know of your affair?
The consensus around here is to tell our partners.
have you gone NC (no contact) with OM? Or is he still in your life?
I'm going to bump up a few threads for you to check out.
Once again welcome, I'm sorry you're here, but this a great place to start your healing.
"Your secrets keep you sick"
But I do want to add that one of the things that made me vulnerable to an A, was a feeling of neglect in my relationship. This doesn't excuse our poor choices, but just wanted you to know that for women this is a common predecessor to straying.
Good luck "cleaning up the mess." Its hard work, and there are no promises on fixing a marriage, but you can heal as a person and be more stable and emotionally healthy than you were.
But, you also made the choice to go down that road. Even though your initial contact with the guy was prior to you meeting your H, and you knew that he was just using you to hook up for the weekend, you stayed in contact with the guy for 6 years. Did your H know about this contact? Was it an emotional affair? Or was there a physical component? Why would you have kept in contact with this guy if you knew he had just used you before?
And then, even though your married life wasn't what you were expecting, rather than leaving, you had an A and developed an exit plan. What prevented you from leaving without having the OM as a cushion? Why couldn't you do it on your own?
Sorry for all the questions...welcome to SI.
@baxtersbff, I know NOW, that I was being used by other man, but I didn't see it that way while it was happening. I thought that if I responded to the sexting and all the text messages, he would eventually fall in love with me, but he never did. As far, as to why I didn't just leave my husband in the first place, I'll be honest. I'm a major conflict avoider and leaving on my own sounded scary. I thought that if I at least had OM, it would make it easier.
My hubby is no longer that hot tempered man he was in the beginning and his cousin no longer lives with us, he's actually pretty amazing now, so I am struggling with what I did. Just by rereading my post I can see that I sound very selfish and that if only I would have tried communicating better to my husband , maybe I wouldn't have strayed.


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We've been trying to beat the heat here in the Northeast this summer with a liberal helping of air conditioning and some self-prescribed cocktail therapy. While we were at it, we came up with all sorts of liquor-related news and tidbits including cocktail recipes and reviews. We also dug up some interesting product info for you, for everything from a traveling martini shaker set to the Octopus keg tap. Last but not least we posted some stuff we thought was just plain cool, from physical challenges to drinking games. Here's looking to an equally interesting time next month, and we'll see you in August.
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Beat the Heat with a Margarita Popsicle Recipe
Isn't This Just Jello Shots for Grownups?
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Nux Vomica: Best Hangover Remedy EVER
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Cabana Cachaca is Coming to America
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Owning a coffee maker is almost a given if you plan to make coffee, but what if you don't have one? Maybe you're moving into a new place and it's engulfed in a pile of boxes, or maybe your current machine is broken and you just gotta have a cup now. Fortunately, you don't actually need a coffee maker to brew coffee. Learn how to make coffee without a coffee maker without resorting to Stone Age magic.
1. Place ground coffee in a measuring cup or similar container. I recommend 2 tablespoons per cup of water, but you can add more or less if desired.
2. Heat water to 170 degrees F and pour over the coffee grounds. Don't just dump the water in– slowly add it in and cover all the grounds. The last thing you want is coffee splatter. Do not use boiling water. The last thing you want to do is turn what will probably be a mediocre cup of coffee into barforama.
Hint: If making four cups of coffee, pour four cups over eight tablespoons of grounds.
3. Stir the grounds with a large spoon for 30 seconds. This creates an evenly distrusted "muck" and speeds up the coffee extraction process.
4. Wait three more minutes. Keep careful track of time– your coffee will quickly become bitter as bad flavors are extracted if you let it sit too long. Pour the mixture into a strainer to remove the grounds and enjoy!
You can of course improvise with what you have on-hand. If you don't have a strainer, pour slowly over a wet paper towel or napkin. You can also add mix coffee grounds with cold water for an overnight brew if you are truly desperate. Coffee makers may seem sophisticated, but they simply provide a more convenient and consistent way to brew coffee. Even if you know how to make coffee without a coffee maker now, you might want to fix this situation ASAP.
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Have you ever wanted to change your character's hair style in RuneScape? It is not that difficult once you know how. You can even dye your hair a different color and change your beard or mustache when you get a haircut! Follow these directions and get that hair style you've always dreamed of!
1Create an account in RuneScape if you do not already have one.
2You don't have to bring money with you. An update made haircuts free now.
3Go to the city of Falador. The Hair Salon is located in the north-west corner of the city. If you are entering Falador from the north entrance, go west when you hit central Falador.
4Before talking to the salon, Take any headgear off. Also, take any weapons you have off, as the person will not give you a haircut if you are equipping a weapon.
5Go into the Salon and talk to the Hairdresser. He will ask if you would like a haircut.
6Answer "Yes," and a dressing booth will appear on top of you. A screen will pop up.
- On the left there will be a list of hairstyles.
- In the middle there will be a picture of your character. You can click it to rotate.
- At the right, there will be a list of different colors to dye your hair with.
- If your character is male, then at the top there will also be a "Beards" option. To choose your beard, just follow the same steps for choosing your hair style.
7Choose which hair style, color, or beard (males only) you want your character to have. You do not have to change everything, you can just stick to the hair if you want. In fact, you don't even have to change your hair if you don't like the options, or for whatever reason.
8Click the "OK" button at the bottom right corner of the page when you are done. This will get you your new haircut. Enjoy your new hairstyle!
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Optional Modules
GP MaTe's Optional Modules Add Functionality
GP MaTe is configured as a base system that contains all of the Core Functions, plus selected Optional Modules to better meet user's specific requirements. This enables our user base to select the best configuration that matches their current needs, but have the flexibility to adapt to changes via the addition of optional modules at a later date.
GP MaTe's optional modules are tightly integrated into GP MaTe and all have the same style of user interface to reduce the learning curve for your staff.
Inventory Bar Coding
With this module, you can turn your spare parts issue / return process into that of a grocery store checkout experience. GP MaTe supports the labeling of spare parts either by individual part or bin location. The user can then use either portable bar code readers or directly attached scanners on the work stations to capture parts issue or return to/from work orders.
Portable Work Order Completion
GP MaTe supports the use of portable devices to complete assigned work orders, including the reporting of work performed, parts used and labor hours. This module supports both Batch and Wireless (as well as a combination) modes, to provide the most flexibility and usefulness in your facility or service offering.
Electronic Operator Logs
GP MaTe's Electronic Operator Log is a flexible online log that supports all aspects of logging operator events. This flexible module can be configured to capture your information via Operator Events and Standing Orders.
Operator Tours
GP MaTe's Operator Tours (named Tour_MaTe) permits operators (or anyone) to use portable devices to take meter readings during their shift. These readings can then be compared to valid tolerances or ranges and, if outside of the expected value, generate alerts or work requests for follow-up actions.
Financial System Interfaces
GP MaTe can be interfaced with most all financial / accounting systems that support interfaces. The Financial Interface Module (FIM) was developed to provide basic support for these interfaces and is then customized to meet the specific requirements of your workflow and the requirements of the financial product being interfaced.
Management of Change
The Management of Change (MOC) process was implemented to control modifications to your facility that could potentially result in unsafe conditions or adversely affect the facility's operation. In most cases, these modifications are planned activities and will have been reviewed prior to implementation. But in some cases, maintenance actions might occur that have unexpected ramifications. The MOC process was developed to better ensure that all required reviews and follow-up actions are identified and managed through completion.
Account Code and Project Budgeting
With this module you can control your maintenance and materials costs against budgets, keeping you informed on a month to date and year to date basis. This module also allows you to create small, medium or large project budgets and tracks all work orders, purchase orders and their status throughout the project.


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"When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God." (Leviticus 19:33-34)
As Christians, we believe we are called to seek the abolition of all slavery, involuntary servitude, and cruel treatment of people, regardless of their ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, mode of entry into the country, or any other factor. This includes the abolition of modern-day slavery. However, many don't realize that a conversation about ending human trafficking in the U.S. is incomplete without a conversation about immigration reform.
It's been one year since the Senate passed a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill. Despite an overwhelming majority of Americans agreeing that immigration policy needs at least major changes — 35 percent say it needs to be "completely rebuilt" — reform has yet to come. The reason? The House of Representatives has yet to take action.
The anniversary of the Senate passing the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act comes at a time of significant increase in the arrival of unaccompanied migrant children. These children, also known as unaccompanied alien children (UAC), enter the United States without a parent or guardian and without lawful immigration status.
Approximately 6,000 to 7,000 unaccompanied children arrived annually before 2012. But, as many as 60,000 children, mainly from Central America and Mexico, are expected to come into the United States this year, many of whom are desperately seeking to escape the extreme levels of violence and poverty in their home countries. This is not only a challenge for our overworked immigration courts, but is also inherently connected to the larger issue of human trafficking.
Immigrants are especially vulnerable to human trafficking due to their disproportionately lower socio-economic status, limited education, linguistic and cultural unfamiliarity, and fear of law enforcement. The Faith Alliance Against Slavery & Trafficking (FAAST), a coalition of Christian organizations working to eradicate human trafficking and restore survivors, recently released a briefing paper, "Uniquely Vulnerable: The Nexus between Human Trafficking and Immigration." This paper, which was sent to several Congressional offices, highlights the unique vulnerability that immigrants have as both sex and labor trafficking victims. FAAST found that 95 percent of all labor trafficking victims in the U.S. are foreign born and 80 percent are undocumented. Additionally, 2 out of 10 sex trafficking victims are non-citizens.
Given these statistics and the already known vulnerability of children, migrant youth are at a particularly high risk for being trafficked for labor or sex work. In fact, many of the children entering the United States from Central America and Mexico have been abused or coerced by smugglers under the promise that they would receive lawful citizenship in the U.S. Traffickers use this tactic to later sell children into labor or sex trafficking.
As the U.S. administration coordinates a response, it needs to ensure unaccompanied children receive proper screenings when they are picked up at the border so victims of trafficking, either in their home countries or on their route here, can be afforded proper protection.
The administration's intent to ask for legislative changes to rollback protections that were passed in 2008 and are currently being used to screen children and transfer their custody to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is extremely troubling.We also must ensure that the resources dedicated to care for these children do not come at the expense of other vulnerable populations, including refugees being resettled to the United States. But these are only parts of the solution.
Trafficking and immigration are fundamentally tied together. The dysfunction in our immigration system, which often makes it impossible to immigrate legally, effectively encourages unlawful behavior and is used as a tool for traffickers to prey upon the vulnerable. This is especially apparent with the increase in unaccompanied minors crossing our border. Congress needs to replace our broken system once and for all and remove the opportunity for criminal smugglers and traffickers to spread false information and profit from families' desperation. The policy debate of what needs to be done within immigration reform has already been won; now it's only a matter of when it will pass.
As followers of Jesus, we have a mandate to care for the poor, the suffering, those who are abandoned, and those who are exploited. Our government also has a responsibility to create laws that reflect the principles espoused by a majority of Americans — to ensure due process and protection for the most vulnerable of our society.
The House of Representatives has an opportunity to ensure that victims of trafficking have the protection they need by increasing penalties for human traffickers and ensuring victims of trafficking have the appropriate protections and services they need. The Senate did this in its bill passed one year ago. Creating a way for millions of immigrants to come out of the shadows and earn legal status makes them less vulnerable to become victims of trafficking. The faith community — and organizations like FAAST — may be steadfast in its efforts to serve victims, but immigration reform will do significantly more.
As Congress dithers, opportunities for exploitation, abuse, and trafficking abound. It's time for Congress to hear the voices of millions in the faith, law enforcement, and business communities. Passing immigration reform is not just good for our economy and national security, but it's the right thing to do to care for some of the most vulnerable people in our country — victims of trafficking, refugees, and immigrants — who live in constant fear and often believe that the protection of the law does not extend to them.
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The boy was eventually reunited with his parents. Police say when the teen returned home, they issued her a ticket.
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text: This patch was submitted to the ARM Linux maillist, but we needsome scheduler person to have a look at this sched_clock() thing.The U300 timekeeping code is in the -next tree at:arch/arm/mach-u300/time.cThe OMAP2 solution is in:arch/arm/plat-omap/common.cWhen I look at it I get the feeling, that if this works at all times, thenanything that has a continous clock source should actuallyimplement it this way if they have nothing else so schedule with.I wonder how hard that would be to do in a generic way.PATCH FOLLOWSThis overrides the global sched_clock() symbol in the Linuxscheduler with a local implementation which takes advantage ofthe timesource in U300 giving a scheduling resolution of 1us. Thesolution is the same as found in the OMAP2 core code.Signed-off-by: Linus Walleij <firstname.lastname@example.com>--- arch/arm/mach-u300/timer.c | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-)diff --git a/arch/arm/mach-u300/timer.c b/arch/arm/mach-u300/timer.cindex 4bf82f8..222de18 100644--- a/arch/arm/mach-u300/timer.c+++ b/arch/arm/mach-u300/timer.c@@ -346,6 +346,22 @@ static struct clocksource clocksource_u300_1mhz = { .flags = CLOCK_SOURCE_IS_CONTINUOUS, };+/*+ * Override the global weak sched_clock symbol with this+ * local implementation which uses the clocksource to get some+ * better resolution when scheduling the kernel. We accept that+ * this wraps around for now, since it is just a relative time+ * stamp. (Inspired by OMAP implementation.)+ */+unsigned long long sched_clock(void)+{+ unsigned long long ret;++ ret = (unsigned long long) u300_get_cycles();+ ret = (ret * clocksource_u300_1mhz.mult_orig) >>+ clocksource_u300_1mhz.shift;+ return ret;+} /* * This sets up the system timers, clock source and clock event.--188.8.131.52--To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" inthe body of a message to firstname.lastname@example.com majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.htmlPlease read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/


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A few days ago my Russian friend's mom treated me to some amazingly delicious dessert. Moist and flavorful, with nice aftertaste – needless to say, I fell in love at first bite and, of course, asked for the recipe. This dessert turned out to be a mannik (semolina cake) – a traditional Russian dessert which I, somehow, have never tried before. What a shame
The recipe was very simple, with just four main ingredients. I made a few changes, replacing the sour cream with Greek yogurt, reducing the amount of sugar and adding some nuts and dry fruits for more texture – and my version was not bad at all!
Semolina flour is very high in selenium, which is an important mineral that acts as an antioxidant and helps to protect cells from damage from free radicals and also helps to regulate the thyroid. By eating these healthy semolina squares you get lots of selenium as well as plant based protein – and one serving (two squares) contains only 149 calories!
Semolina flour – 1 cup
Brown sugar – 1/3 cup
Truvia baking blend – 1 tbsp *
Egg – 1
Plain greek yogurt, fat free – 1 ¼ cup
Walnut, pieces – ¼ cup
Dried cranberries – ¼ cup
Baking powder – 1 tsp
* Not a fan of stevia? Feel free to replace it with 2 tbsp of your favorite sugar or sweetener.
1. Preheat the oven to 360 F (180 C).
2. Whisk the egg with brown sugar and truvia baking blend.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well.
4. Put the batter in the fridge for an hour – the semolina flour will swell and the batter will become rich and thick.
5. Put the batter into the greased baking pan (I used a 8″ square one). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool, cut into 16 pieces. Each serving includes 2 pieces. Dust with sugar powder.
Serve and enjoy!
Basic information:
▪ Prep time: 5 min + 1 hr for chilling
▪ Total time: 2 hrs
▪ Serves: 8 (2 pieces each)
▪ WW (Weight Watchers PointPlus) points = 4
What is your favorite type of flour? Do you use semolina flour in your desserts?


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MinecraftAU Survival's economy is inspired by popular 'economy servers' from across the globe. It is an very well thought out system that legitimately enhances the game-play of Minecraft and keeps the game fresh. Players earn money by harvesting materials and selling them to an admin-run shop. This money can be spent on other items from the admin shop, on protecting their land from griefing, merchanting with other players and even purchase in-game privileges normally only given to donators!
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IPscape accelerates global expansion plans with new senior hires
Sydney, Australia – 28 February 2011 - IPscape, the
Australian cloud-based contact centre technology provider, has made two senior executive
appointments to support the company's aggressive growth plans in Australia, the
UK and Asia Pacific.
Emma Dart has been appointed Global Marketing and Strategy Director and Steve Roknic has been appointed General Manager, Strategic Alliances.
According to Simon Burke, IPscape CEO, '2011 will be our watershed year with accelerated growth driven by an expanding executive team and extension of our proven alliance model.'
'Adding senior, experienced people like Dart and Roknic to our team is like adding a booster rocket for growth – I look forward to the acceleration!'
Dart is a senior marketing executive with over 18 years global experience working for BT in the UK, Singapore and most recently as VP Marketing for BT Global Services Asia Pacific, based in Sydney. Dart was a key member of the team which last year secured Group investment to support BT's Asia Pacific expansion planresulting in 300 new positions,new infrastructure and an expanded portfolio of services for the region.
Known as an innovation champion, Dart says the IPscape position is 'an innovator's dream role - a disruptive value proposition, global expansion in a high growth market and the opportunity to leverage my experience of building BT's Asia business.'
'The combination of cloud technology and social media is the next frontier for customer service,' says Dart. 'It's an exciting time for a leading edge player like IPscape. Our plans capitalise on corporates' emerging realisation of the 'cloud-and-social-media' power for customer communication – rapidly building awareness and sales pipeline.'
Roknic has over 40 years' communications and customer
contact experience in senior sales, network service outsourcing and alliance
roles across Asia Pacific. Most recently,
Roknic was Head of Business Operations Australasia for BT Global
Services and, in a prior role based in Singapore, the business director for
BT's largest Asian customer. Both roles incorporated client and commercial
relationship management in Australia, Japan, Greater China, Korea, New Zealand,
Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore.
'IPscape has a proven partner model in the UK with a leading telecommunications provider. Using this model and my regional contacts, we are now proactively seeking innovative telecommunications and system integration organisations in the Asia Pacific region that want to deliver true cloud-based, leading edge customer communication solutions to their clients,' said Roknic
Dart and Roknic started in their roles in late January 2011.
Photography of Dart and Roknic available at http://www.ipscape.com.au/ourstories/media-photography
About IPscape
IPscape uses modern cloud-based technologies to deliver a customer contact platform that can be operational in hours and adjusted to suit the minute-by-minute needs of the customer contact team. The IPscape solution is used predominantly in call or contact centres to alleviate issues around cost containment, speed to market, real-time insight & the integration of new communication channels such as social media. Clients include BT, Teleperformance, SP AusNet, Delfin Lend Lease and Northern Territory Government.
More information from www.ipscape.com.au
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Theobald Boehm
BiographyTheobald Böhm (or Boehm) (April 9, 1794 – November 27, 1881) was a German inventor and musician, who perfected the modern Western concert flute and its improved fingering system (now known as the "Boehm system"). He was a Bavarian court musician, a virtuoso flautist, and a celebrated composer for the flute.
Born in Munich in Bavaria, Boehm learned his father's trade of goldsmithing. After making his own flute, he quickly became proficient enough to play in an orchestra at the age of eighteen and at twenty-one he was first flautist in the Royal Bavarian Orchestra. Meanwhile, he experimented with constructing flutes out of many different materials—tropical hardwoods (usually Grenadilla wood), silver, gold, nickel and copper—and with changing the positions of the flute's tone holes. After studying acoustics at the University of Munich, he began experimenting on improving the flute in 1832, first patenting his new fingering system in 1847. He published Über den Flötenbau ("On the construction of flutes"), also in 1847. His new flute was first displayed in 1851 at the London Exhibition. In 1871 Boehm published Die Flöte und das Flötenspiel ("The Flute and Flute-Playing"), a treatise on the acoustical, technical and artistic characteristics of the Boehm system flute. Some of the flutes he made still function. His fingering system has also been adapted to other instruments, such as the oboe and the clarinet.
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The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will play three home games during the 2017 season on the same day and at the same time.
The Rams will play their home games at the Coliseum, while the Chargers will play at the StubHub Center in Carson.
The Rams and Chargers will eventually play in the same stadium in Inglewood.
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Gather 40 Blackrock Bracers and acquire a Flask of Supreme Power. Return them to Bodley inside Blackrock Mountain.
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We're nearly there, <class>. All that is left is to retrieve a few more components so that I can attune the brazier and enable it to beckon forth Lord Valthalak.
To begin I must ask you to journey forth into Blackrock Spire and slay the orcs therein. They wear bracers that contain trace metals that I will need, so I'll need more than a few to extract the right amount out of them. Then, to complete the imbuing process, you'll need to bring me a Flask of Supreme Power.
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A little bit of swag for a good cause: spreading the message about 350, the most important number for our planet's future. 350 represents the safe level of CO2 in our atmosphere, measured in parts per million. Alternatively, feel free to download our logo from the 350.org site, make a stencil, get some paint, and have fun making your own shirts or whatever else you like!


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State Sen. Leland Yee has been a friend to the casino industry during his time in Sacramento, and that friendliness may have paid off during a June fundraiser for his bid for San Francisco mayor at a Colma casino.
Campaign donors paid $125 per plate for meals at Lucky Chances Casino in Colma -- but the campaign was charged less than market value for the food served up to contributors, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
For example, the campaign was charged only $20 per person for 75 surf-and-turf dinners, whereas the dinner buffet -- which does not include lobster served to campaign contributors -- normally costs $30.88, according to the newspaper.
Also gone unreported on Yee financial reports are two bottles of wine donated by the casino, auctioned off to support the Yee effort, both of which retail for $150 each or more.
The casino has been a faithful donor to Yee's senate bids, doling out $19,000 to his senate campaigns. Corporations like the casino cannot donate to a mayoral campaign under San Francisco election law.
Yee campaign manager Jim Stearns says that the campaign did nothing wrong. "Our intention and our belief is we paid full market value for the hospitality and service," he told the newspaper. "It's Colma. It's not haute cuisine."
Stearns says that if the campaign was undercharged, it will pay the casino more for the services rendered.
Yee has sponsored several laws that were friendly to casinos, such as legislation that would have allowed casinos to offer no-limit Texas hold 'em poker, and another bill that would have allowed more video poker in California.


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I have a list of (lat,lng) coordinates. I want to map match them and get their corresponding OSM node ids.
I have followed the instructions from windows-set-up (and I replace the url with https://github.com/graphhopper/map-matching. But the command "./map-matching.sh action=import datasource=./some-dir/osm-file.pbf vehicle=car" from github-map-matching went wrong. It said " '.' is not a command'. So now I just have a folder named map-matching and I don't know what to do next. I intended to use java to get node ids.
Installed Git. Input "map-matching.sh action=import datasource=./some-dir/osm-file.pbf vehicle=car". The Git window came out and said using "c:/user/java/jdk1.8". But nothing happened. The window just closed in one sec.
And the convert issue. I looked at github-id-matching but it's all about OSM-Way-ID<->GraphHopper Edge-Id, not node id.
I also looked at these discussions: how-to-get-the-osm-resource-reference-for-a-node-edge-in-the-match-result and how-to-retrieve-osm-node-ids-in-sequence-along-the-path-of-routing-result. But it seems there's no solutions. I'm a little confused.
I'm new to java and all the stuff. I'll appreciate it if you answer. Thanks a lot.
Currently you cannot return osm node IDs easily, this is a missing feature: https://github.com/graphhopper/graphhopper/issues/917
No idea regarding the windows setup. Someone else with such an OS can step in to help you
Thank you. So it works more easily in Linux? Besides, do you know any other projects that can return OSM node id? Thanks a lot!
You said "cannot return osm node IDs easily", but we can still get node IDs?
So it works more easily in Linux?
It should work on any OS as it is Java and most contributors have Linux or macOS but there are also windows users. Make sure you really have everything installed and followed the instructions closely.
but we can still get node IDs?
Yes, sure. Currently just the traversal key is returned (mainly "edge_id*2") and you would need to change the response to e.g. return a list of edge.getBaseNode() or similar
do you mean that for each edge, there's only one BaseNode. And the map-matching result is a list of edges, so I just need to get one BaseNode for each edge?
No, but if you have the sequence of nodes you know which edge it is. Probably safer to use GH its edge IDs until we implement the osm node ID response.
So evechainz, the system is internally creating own IDs (int) of the original OSM-Node Ids (long) while creating the Graph. . This is because of saving memory and to have a efficient data structure with own IDs counting from 0 to X not something like "234345643"(if you work with OpenStreetMap the graph probably is created with the help of OSMReader (a DataReader) of the "graphhopper-reader-osm" packages. )
in https://github.com/karussell/graphhopper-osm-id-mappingKarusell have showed how to make a match between the internal Edge IDs and the original Edge IDs in the proccess of reading the nodes and edges with the OSMReader classI extended the Class "MyGraphhopper" from: https://github.com/karussell/graphhopper-osm-id-mapping through:
Create own DataAccess-Object in the class:
private DataAccess nodeMapping;
private DataAccess nodeMapping;
and create the method for getting the original Node:
public long getOSMNode(int internalNodeId) {
long pointer = 8L * internalNodeId;
return bitUtil.combineIntsToLong(nodeMapping.getInt(pointer), nodeMapping.getInt(pointer + 4L));
and expand the DataReader within the class:
protected DataReader createReader(GraphHopperStorage ghStorage) {
OSMReader reader = new OSMReader(ghStorage) {
// TODO this has to be added:
protected void storeOsmNodeID(int nodeId, long osmNodeId) {
if (nodeId >= 0) {
super.storeOsmNodeID(nodeId, osmNodeId);
long pointer = 8L * nodeId;
nodeMapping.ensureCapacity(pointer + 8L);
nodeMapping.setInt(pointer, bitUtil.getIntLow(osmNodeId));
nodeMapping.setInt(pointer + 4, bitUtil.getIntHigh(osmNodeId));
protected void finishedReading() {
// TODO add the flushing of the datastructure here:
Now you also have to expand the OSMReader:
int addTowerNode(long osmId, double lat, double lon, double ele) {
if (nodeAccess.is3D())
nodeAccess.setNode(nextTowerId, lat, lon, ele);
nodeAccess.setNode(nextTowerId, lat, lon);
int id = -(nextTowerId + 3);
getNodeMap().put(osmId, id);
storeOsmNodeID(nextTowerId, osmId);
return id;
as well you need the storeOsmNodeID(...) which is overwriten/extended by the code we wrote before in "MyGraphhopper"...
protected void storeOsmNodeID(int nodeId, long osmNodeId) {
if(getNodeIdToOsmNodeIdMap().get(nodeId)!=0L && getNodeIdToOsmNodeIdMap().get(nodeId)!=osmNodeId)
System.err.println(nodeId+": conflict: old: "+getNodeIdToOsmNodeIdMap().get(nodeId)+" new: "+osmNodeId);
getNodeIdToOsmNodeIdMap().put(nodeId, osmNodeId);
and you have to add to intruduce the data structure and it's getter:
protected IntLongMap nodeIdToOsmNodeIdMap;
private IntLongMap getNodeIdToOsmNodeIdMap() {
if (nodeIdToOsmNodeIdMap == null)
nodeIdToOsmNodeIdMap = new GHIntLongHashMap((int) getNodeMap().getSize(), 0.5f);
return nodeIdToOsmNodeIdMap;
The reason Iam not sending a whole code or repository here, is that I have changed the core in several points. So I can not give you a working example. But this should be all snippets to make it work.If it is interessting we can put it in the the common repository, maybe I can organize to push it.(@karussell but you would need to help me ^^, I have no much experience so far with repos ).
So with this code you should be able to extend the project of karussell, and to use the MyGraphhopper in your project as Graphhopper-Instace
Yes, really interesting. As the OSM node thing is something preferrable to OSM ways. (nodes are more stable and more precise, e.g. OSM ways can be very long)
Regarding github: you clone the repository which creates a 'fork repository' at github.com/Schmaddin/graphhopper), then you create a new branch locally e.g. 'store_osm_nodeid' and push this branch to your repository. Then you create a pull request. It is also described in more detail here: https://help.github.com/articles/creating-a-pull-request/
There are only a few requirements on the GraphHopper side: you sign the CLA (I can send this as PDF to your email if you like) and the whole thing works (and can be made optional via config) and there are a few unit tests.
I have applied this solution but it is throwing an Exception
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.IllegalThreadStateException: already created at com.graphhopper.storage.RAMDataAccess.create(RAMDataAccess.java:77) at com.graphhopper.storage.RAMDataAccess.create(RAMDataAccess.java:33) at com.graphhopper.reader.PillarInfo.(PillarInfo.java:41) at com.graphhopper.reader.osm.OSMReader.(OSMReader.java:129) at com.graphhopper.reader.osm.GraphHopperOSM.createReader(GraphHopperOSM.java:32) at testmapmatching.MyGraphHopper.createReader(MyGraphHopper.java:105) at com.graphhopper.GraphHopper.importData(GraphHopper.java:665) at com.graphhopper.GraphHopper.process(GraphHopper.java:636) at com.graphhopper.GraphHopper.importOrLoad(GraphHopper.java:614)
Hi, did you finally get this work? I have similar requirement as yours. Thanks.


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A Publishers Clearing House Behind the Scenes Look with Amanda C.!
You've read her blogs, you've watched her read the winning lotto numbers and you may have even seen her surprise a lucky SuperPrize winner with a Big Check! I'm talking about Amanda C., Associate Creative Director here at Publishers Clearing House.
Amanda is the brains behind what gets posted here on the PCHSearch&Win blog, PCHblog and PCHPlay&Win blog. I recently got to spend some time talking to her about her job and all the fun she has here at PCH to give our readers a Publishers Clearing House behind the scenes feature!
Genevieve: What is your position at PCH?
Amanda: As Associate Creative Director, my job includes developing the direct mail Sweepstakes packages that get sent to people's homes and creating the fun contests you see in those packages. I am also Editor-in-Chief of the 3 Publishers Clearing House blogs: the PCHblog, the PCHSearch&Win blog and the PCHPlay&Win blog. (If you're not currently reading ALL 3 blogs, let me tell you, you are missing out!) As Editor in Chief, I come up with the topics we'll be writing about on the blogs every day. So please blog readers, if there's something YOU want to see at the blog, let me know! My job is to make YOU happy!
Genevieve: How long have you been with PCH?
Amanda: I have been at PCH for 6-1/2 years (it will be 7 in February). This was my first job after I graduated college, and I started as a Junior Copywriter. And guess what?! My GRANDMOTHER actually worked for Publishers Clearing House, too! Guess it runs in the family 🙂
Genevieve: What's a typical day like for you?
Amanda: No day is ever alike for me at Publishers Clearing House, and that's what I love MOST! One day I'll be coming up with a fun new contest for our blog readers — and the next I'll be working on a PCH magazine advertisement.
Genevieve: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
Amanda: Sorry, but I can't name just one! For starters, the Prize Patrol trips are SUPER rewarding. Getting to be part of something that so completely changes someone's life FOREVER is simply amazing. Seeing firsthand the look on someone's face when you tell them they are a winner is just priceless! But I also find pleasure in the simple things — like reading YOUR blog comments. I check the comments every single day, and I just love when people tell me they enjoyed reading the blog. I also love seeing your smiley faces 🙂
Genevieve: How do you like to keep your blog readers engaged?
Amanda: I like to keep things fresh…whether it's with a fun Throwback Thursday, an awesome game, or a cool behind-the-scenes feature, I want the blog to be a different experience for you, the fans, every single day! My absolute favorite is doing the videos though…it's great to actually SHOW you readers the faces and happenings behind the scenes…plus, we always wind up with a ton of bloopers!
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2009 DGA Documentary Award-nominated director Sacha Gervasi (Anvil! The True Story of Anvil) crosses the transom into fictionalized biopics in his new feature Hitchcock. The film recounts the struggles of iconic director Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) to bring his seminal horror movie Psycho to the silver screen with the assistance of his wife Alma Reville (Helen Mirren). Gervasi entertained the DGA audiences with behind-the-scenes tales about the making of the film in a conversation moderated by director Gore Verbinski (The Lone Ranger) following the November 25 DGA screening in Los Angeles.
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> How to prevent firearms related incidents?
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How to prevent firearms related incidents?
May 25, 2009, 04:31 AM
What measures do you take to prevent firearms related incidents while cleaning, on range or carrying and handling?
May 25, 2009, 08:21 AM
How to prevent firearms related incidents?
With all due respect, why is this question even being asked? Its really easy, but some people may need a refresher:
Rule # 1
Treat all guns as if they are loaded.
Rule # 2
Never let the muzzle of a gun point at anything you do not want to destroy or kill.
Rule # 3
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger or as it was told to me, "Keep your booger hook off the bang switch!"
Rule # 4
Be absolutely sure of your target, and what is behind it.
May 25, 2009, 08:29 AM
treat the gun like its literally your life and everyone's life.
May 25, 2009, 10:50 AM
Treat your guns like pet rattlesnakes.Be alert, watch 'em and know which way their pointed!!
May 25, 2009, 11:42 AM
VISUALLY check when unloading a gun. With a revolver, open the cylinder and LOOK. With a semi, be sure to rack the slide and LOOK in the chamber after dropping the magazine.
Never idly pull the trigger. One day you'll think it's unloaded and it won't be.
May 25, 2009, 12:20 PM
VISUALLY check when unloading a gun. With a revolver, open the cylinder and LOOK. With a semi, be sure to rack the slide and LOOK in the chamber after dropping the magazine.
Never idly pull the trigger. One day you'll think it's unloaded and it won't be.
+1 and add....if ANY time has elapsed since the last check or you have inserted/removed a magazine....CHECK AGAIN!!!
May 25, 2009, 02:52 PM
Visually and physically inspect. Stick your finger in the the actions and cylinders.
The 4 laws cover a lot of ground, At the range I would add, keep track of how much ammo you brought and how much you've shot. Place your gun in its carrying case as soon as your done with it and cleared it.
May 25, 2009, 03:38 PM
This free online training is offered by the state of Maryland; it is required in Maryland to buy a 'regulated firearm', but other folks can watch and learn too.
If you are just learning about firearms, or need to train someone new to firearms, this is an easy starting point.
Brian Pfleuger
May 25, 2009, 07:54 PM
Be paranoid.
Check and check again. Look twice, look thrice. Never assume, always verify. Always verify the verification.
When it comes to guns you really can never be too careful.
May 31, 2009, 10:55 AM
I think one cannot be more sure than after inserting one's finger to make sure there is NO bullet in the chamber.
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Practice the 4 rules religiously, make sure EVERYONE in the house knows them backwards and forwards and has a very healthy familiarity with and respect for firearms.
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Three Nights of Rodeo Fun in Fayette County
The sixth annual Fayette County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo in La Grange ended Sunday after three big nights at the area on FM 609. One of the highlights of the event was famed Charro rider Jerry Diaz, who is shown above performing with his wife
Staci. To the left, this bucking bronco has no intention of letting the rider last eight seconds during the rodeo Saturday night.
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I am the second owner, I purchased my Iroc-Z at the age of 21 in October 1996. The car had 31k miles at that time, loaded with the 5.7L (350) TPI engine, T-Tops and option package 3. I have all the full factory documentation from the past owner and myself. It was built, May 1987 in Norwood, Ohio.
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Fragile economic and development outlookSep 24, 2011
Statement by
Helen Clark, Administrator United Nations Development Programme and Chair of the UN Development Group
to the
Development Committee
84th Meeting
Washington, D.C. September 24th, 2011
The world economy is at a critical point. Economic growth has remained relatively robust in many developing countries, particularly in emerging economies. Economic uncertainty, sustained economic imbalances, and continued financial sector fragility in developed countries, however, pose serious risks for global economic recovery and growth.
Current pressures indicate the need for more effective macroeconomic policy co-ordination at the international level.
Volatility in commodity markets complicates macroeconomic policy-making and investment decisions. As well, there are the ongoing significant development challenges posed by climate change, natural disasters, insecurity, and conflict.
The Horn of Africa has been experiencing its worst food security crisis in over twenty years, and in the case of Somalia, the first famine of the 21st century. Over thirteen million people are estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance, with children being disproportionately affected and child mortality reaching alarming levels.
More international support is needed to deal with the humanitarian crisis. Over and above meeting those immediate needs, it is critical to address the root-causes of recurrent hunger crises by investing in longer term measures which help build the resilience of affected populations. This means, for example, supporting agricultural development, fighting land degradation, clarifying land tenure, improving rural infrastructure, and ending armed conflict and insecurity.
Strengthening resilience through inclusive growth and democratic governance
Despite the setbacks caused by the 2008-2009 global economic crisis and the surges in food and energy prices which preceded the crisis and have recently recurred, the developing world as a whole is likely to reach many of the MDG targets. Progress, however, remains uneven between and within countries and regions, and the absolute numbers of people living in extreme poverty remain significant.
To change that, economic growth needs to become more resilient, inclusive, and equitable.
That requires growth to occur in the sectors where the world's poor are trying to make their living, like agriculture, and the promotion of decent work. Where people can participate in and share the benefits of growth, communities become more resilient.
Growth-enhancing economic policies need to be combined with effective social protection as a key part of building resilience to the worst effects of economic and other shocks and setbacks. Many developing countries have implemented successful cash transfer and public employment programmes, with positive impacts on poverty reduction, access to healthcare, school attendance, and improved job skills.
It is critical that governments take into account the human development impacts when implementing fiscal consolidation strategies, including the impact on job recovery. The importance of governments' commitment to full employment cannot be emphasized strongly enough.
Uprisings in the Arab States region this year remind us of the importance of political as well as economic inclusion. At great personal risk, and with the loss of many lives, people have called for dignity, opportunity, a meaningful say in decision-making, and an end to corruption, injustice, and repression.
Democratic governance strengthens resilience and reinforces development progress, by establishing the transparency and predictability needed to attract investment and grow the economy, and by making resource allocation and service delivery more responsive to the needs of people.
Committed efforts at the national level need to be accompanied by strengthened global partnerships for development. At this time official development assistance continues to fall short of commitments made. As well, the political will has yet to be mustered to conclude the long running WTO Doha Development Round.
The Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan is an important opportunity to renew commitments to aid quality and results, within the context of a fast changing development co-operation landscape.
Gender equality and women's empowerment are critical
The promotion of women's empowerment and gender equality is intrinsic to the pursuit of inclusive growth and democratic governance. While progress has been made in closing gender gaps in education and health, commensurate gains are not being seen in the level of participation of women in the economic sphere and in political decision-making, or in freedom from gender-based violence.
Economically and politically empowered women break poverty cycles for themselves, and for their families, communities and countries. Policy needs to focus on economic opportunity, including through access to decent work and credit; improving legal status and rights, including through equal rights to property and inheritance; and the promotion of women's voice, inclusion, and participation in decision-making.
The World Bank is to be commended for dedicating its landmark publication, the World Development Report 2012, to gender equality. The Report's three key findings resonate with the United Nations' own analysis: (i) despite real advances in gender equality, gaps remain in many parts of the world; (ii) gender equality is a core development objective and is also smart economics and; (iii) focused domestic public policies remain key for strengthening gender equality.
The United Nations and its partners are contributing to reducing the persistent gender inequalities which prevent women and girls from participating in and benefiting fully from wealth creation, inclusive growth, and sustainable development. The establishment of UN Women has been an important step. We welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Bretton Woods Institutions on gender issues.
Inclusive global economic governance
Inclusiveness also extends to global economic governance. The need for more inclusive, effective, and coherent multilateral approaches to managing global challenges is now well recognized by the international community.
It is important to move forward on reform of global economic governance, including through the reform and strengthening of the UN Economic and Social Council. The Bretton Woods institutions have recently undertaken reforms to enhance the voice and participation of developing countries in their governance structures, but more needs to be done. As well, measures to strengthen the collaboration between the UN system, the G20, and other multilateral channels need to be considered.
No resilience without sustainability
Development progress cannot be sustained if the ecosystems on which our very existence on this planet depends are irreparably damaged. Development which is truly sustainable for present and future generations will safeguard ecosystems and their services while also enabling economic and social progress.
The 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio (Rio +20) presents an historic opportunity to address that balance.
With the world's growing population, pronounced inequalities, threatened natural resources, and the continuing set of human-induced and natural shocks, a successful outcome at Rio+20 is needed.
That outcome should guide us all to integrate decision making better across the economic, social, and environmental pillars, and to make the pursuit of sustainable development the normal approach, rather than one which is occasional or sporadic. The UN development system is actively engaged in supporting the preparations for Rio+20.
A three-pronged approach to sustainable development is required at the international level whereby: (1) developed countries take the lead in changing their production and consumption patterns; (2) developing countries maintain their development goals while adopting more sustainable approaches to development, and; (3) developed countries enable and support sustainable development in the developing world through appropriate forms of finance and technology transfer and reforms to global financial and economic structures.
A strong outcome on energy in particular is needed at Rio. Providing access to clean energy is critical for achieving green growth, sustainable human development, and women's empowerment. It also accelerates progress on the MDGs. The UN Secretary General has set out an ambitious agenda to achieve sustainable energy for all, with three goals to be reached by 2030: 1) ensuring universal access to modern energy services; 2) doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency; and 3) doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
The United Nations system has a critical role to play in supporting transitions towards low-emission development pathways, and helping to safeguard the environmental resources and eco-system services which are critical for livelihoods today and development prospects tomorrow. We look forward to working with all partners to ensure that Rio+20 delivers on a vision for sustainable development in which equity, sustainability, and inclusiveness are secured for all.
Looking beyond 2015
Promoting inclusive growth and democratic governance, building resilience, and advancing sustainable development will help countries to meet their development goals, including the MDGs. Investing in the needs of women and girls will be critical to these efforts.
The international community must remain resolute in its commitment to meet the MDGs by 2015. While efforts must be stepped-up in the four remaining years, there is also a need to start our collective thinking about how to shape the post-2015 development agenda.


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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - Deerfield Beach police are searching for at least two men they say robbed the Walgreens liquor store located at 1325 S. Military Trail.
The Broward Sheriff's Office tells Local 10 the robbery happend around 9 p.m. as the clerk was trying to lock up for the night.
The female clerk was using a broom to reach the rolling security shutters. Just then, the man wearing baggy black shorts, a black stocking on his head and sunglasses walked in pointing a handgun at the woman. He also wore a black T-shirt with a white Adidas logo on the front.
He forced her to walk to register, where he demanded cash. When she handed it over, he ran out of the store. The robber may have had an accomplice who was seen driving an older-model, dark green sedan, possibly a Chrysler.
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading up to an arrest. If you can help Sheriff's deputies with this case call Broward County Crimestoppers at 954-493-8477.
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February 26, 2014
Flight of the bright lights?
When Jennifer and David Pollock left the Augusta Regents University in January and relocated to Birmingham, they did so for one big reason. "I only came because of UAB," Jennifer Pollock said. The Pollocks are professors of nephrology, and UAB recruited them to expand their area of research in Birmingham.
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by Serge Berger | February 4, 2014 8:12 am
On Monday, both General Motors (GM[1]) and Ford (F[2]) reported their January sales, and both came in with rather disappointing numbers. Ford announced that its January U.S. sales fell 7.1% to 154,000 units, and General Motors announced that its January U.S. sales fell 12.0 percent to 171,000 units. GM stock and Ford alike were sold off as a result — though their action wasn't helped by the already weak broader markets.
[3]Overall, U.S. car sales are reported to have fallen to a three-month low for January, which equates to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 15.24 million. This compares to a rate of 15.4 million in December. Both General Motors and Ford said the unusually harsh winter weather this year has hurt sales, but investors and traders couldn't help but wonder whether it was more than weather. In terms of the outlook, General Motors still sees a moderate rise in sales for 2014 despite the weaker-than-expected numbers from January.
With Monday's 2.3% drop, GM stock fell through an important next support level after already signaling concerning weakness two weeks ago.
On the below multiyear chart, which looks at GM stock back to its post-crisis IPO in November 2012, the breakout we witnessed in December 2013 was in hindsight a fake-out move, at least in the near term. Since its December highs, GM stock is now more than 15% lower — a trend that doesn't look to be turning around immediately, particularly since General Motors shares snapped their August 2012 uptrend on Jan. 24. GM stock also broke its 200-day simple moving average for the first time since April 2012, and this type of development often doesn't bode well for the stock's medium-term price action.
GM's concerning price action of late is better visible on the daily chart. In essence, GM stock is now close to having erased its entire October-December rally, and that's not bullish for the time being. Much like the broader market, GM stock seems to be in a better mean-reversion mode; it's currently in the process of consolidating its big rally since August 2012. Often these types of mean-reversion periods consolidate down to at least the 38.2% or 50% Fibonacci retracement areas of the rally, which for GM stock would mean that better support areas are around the $33 level and then again closer to the $30 area.
For my part, while understanding that GM stock could always stage a violent oversold bounce, I am not interested in buying the stock here until it at least finds one of the aforementioned support areas or begins to consolidate sideways in a more constructive manner.
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Last Library Tuesday Talk of Semester
Thad Starner presents lecture on wearable computers
On Tuesday April 26, Thad Starner will present a lecture on "Interfaces for Augmenting Face-to-Face Conversation Using Wearable Computers," at 2p.m. in the Wilby Room. The lecture will be the last of this semester's Tueday Talks sponsored by the Georgia Tech Library.
Starner is an assistant professor in Georgia Tech's College of Computing. He is a wearable computing pioneer, having worn a wearable as an everyday personal assistant since 1993. He holds four degrees from MIT, including his Ph.D. from the MIT Media Laboratory in 1999.
Starner has authored more than 90 scientific publications on mobile computing, intelligent agents, computer vision, and augmented reality and his work focuses on computational assistants for everyday use.
This talk will explore the current use of mobile devices and will describe studies on two promising technologies: dual-purpose speech and the Twiddler one-handed keyboard.
In addition, Starner will discuss the ongoing development of a one-way sign-to-English phrase translator, which may some day augment conversation between hearing and deaf individuals.
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