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VINTAGE HIT MINIATURE SPY STYLE 1950s FILM CAMERA
This miniature "spy style" camera has been in the family since the 1950s. It measures 2" long, 1 3/8" high and 1 3/8" thick (including lens).The condition is used and shows wear, but the camera appears to be in working order. We don't recall anyone taking pictures with it, so we can't be certain. The shutter seems to work smooth and the knob on top will advance the film if you had some. Im not sure if this is missing anything and is being sold as, becasue im not even sure if you can get film for this. Just a great little spy camera that would be a great addition to your collection. The top and front of the camera says "Hit" in stylized script and "made in Japan" below the lens. Payment
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John Simpson, the familiar white-haired reporter from countess war zones, and currently the BBC's foreign editor, calls it "the worst crisis that I can remember in my nearly 50 years at the BBC."
What does he mean? He means the BBC being engulfed in a broadening British scandal about the alleged sexual abuse of teenagers by one of the BBC's biggest stars, the late Sir Jimmy Savile. A few weeks ago, a year after Savile's death, the BBC's commercial competitor, ITV, broadcast a scathing exposé of Savile. It claimed that while he worked as a BBC TV and radio personality in the 1970s and 1980s he routinely preyed on teenage girls. It also suggested that Savile's extensive fundraising work for children's charities – for which he was knighted – gave him access to vulnerable children whom he also abused.
Then it was revealed that the BBC had prepared its own questioning documentary about Savile and it was ready to air a year ago, but was shelved by some BBC bigwigs. Now the BBC is doing a report about BBC's own reluctance to air the program. And it's investigating its handling of complaints about Savile when he was alive and working for the broadcaster. Plus, the police are investigating hundreds of complaints about Savile. That's some mess of a scandal.
I can recall when Jimmy Savile was a big deal in the U.K. in the 1970s. He was an obnoxious figure, and ubiquitous. Garishly dressed, and with a patter so brimming with insincerity it made your skin crawl, he was loathsome. When he hosted Top of the Pops, then the prime TV venue for pop music, most people tuned him out and waited for the music. Thing is, Savile was widely celebrated for his charity work. He raised millions for schools, in particular schools that housed the sick, the mentally-challenged and the disadvantaged.
Now it would appear that Savile created a persona and a network that we recognize today as the modus operandi of a predator. He simultaneously made himself untouchable as a public figure and created access to young victims. And decades after he allegedly began victimizing teenage girls, the BBC is in crisis.
Seen from afar, the Savile scandal might look like a novel, but local British affair. But it isn't. We can we learn from this. We can learn several things. First, and most obviously, both over there and over here, we show too much deference to media celebrities. All celebrities, actually. There are those who are famous for achievements and those who are famous for being famous. In both cases, skepticism should never be off-limits. If an interview with a celebrity involved the exclusion of questions the star didn't want asked, that should be reported.
Second, today the young and vulnerable working in broadcasting need protection. During the 1970s it was widely rumoured – and accepted – that teenage girls appearing as the audience in BBC's Top of the Pops were preyed on by some presenters and some musicians. One can argue that such behaviour, while abhorrent, was more accepted then and is not accepted now. That argument is itself abhorrent. Today there is a media culture in which young people are expected to work for nothing, as unpaid interns, in order to gain experience. This system makes them highly vulnerable to all manner of exploitation and should be stopped.
Third, while the BBC might be in crisis about the Savile scandal, it is at least open about what happened and is now examining its own culture and practices. Most broadcasters avoid openness with a breathtaking arrogance, and this is especially true of several Canadian broadcasters. The CBC is obliged to be open about a very great deal. Commercial broadcasters here are not. There is a limited amount of media analysis in Canada and a culture of shut-your-mouth imperiousness. It would be far better to have more analysis, more questioning.
Fourth, a reckoning will come. Many powerful institutions have been exposed as protectors of abusers. We were naive about most of these powerful institutions and how they operate to protect themselves. We should learn not to be naive about powerful media and broadcasting institutions.
Fifth, the more women are in charge, the better off we are. When Jimmy Savile was in his prime years as a broadcaster and predator, few women were in power in any major media outlet in Britain. Rumours of his actions and predilections, we know now, were brushed off by men. Now that there are women in power, it's less likely such rumours would be ignored.
Sixth and finally – we could stop trivializing sexual titillation. Many of us can remember when stories of sexual relations between teenage girls and pop stars were trivialized, and that's the arena in which Jimmy Savile flourished. Today, I cringe when I see The Huffington Post, which presents itself as a serious competitor to this and other newspapers, obsess about "wardrobe malfunctions" by celebrities and present photo spreads. It's snickering voyeurism, sometimes exploiting women too young or inexperienced in showbiz to know better, and for that voyeurism, too, a reckoning will come.

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Cougar women start season
The 2008-09 basketball season is already well underway for the University of Minnesota, Morris women. The Cougars started with a pair of non-conference games at Crookston Saturday and at home against Jamestown Tuesday.
Crookston 91
UM-Morris 75
The Cougars dropped their season-opener Saturday with a high-scoring 91-75 loss at Crookston.
Overall, the Cougars finished the game shooting at 35 percent.
Tynell Kocer led the Cougars with 15 points.
Freshman Jenni Noordmans chipped in with 12 points and seven rebounds.
Nikki Washek had 11 points.
Coresa Leighty and Diane Blommel had eight points apiece. Leighty was 6-for-6 at the free-throw line and grabbed seven rebounds.
Steph Roggenbuch led the Cougars with eight rebounds and added seven points.
Rounding out the scoring were Kara Norris with six, Joy Heysse and Jamie Rainey with three apiece, and Kaila Lindsey with two.
Jamestown 74
UM-Morris 64
The Cougars hosted Jamestown Tuesday and fell to 0-2 on the season with a 74-64 loss.
After hitting 10 three-pointers in the season opener, the Cougars were 0-5 against Jamestown. Overall they were shooting at 45.9 percent.
Roggenbuck led the team with 16 points.
Kocer had 13 points, along with six rebounds.
Washek added 10 points for the Cougars.
Leighty had eight points, six rebounds, and four assists.
Norris also had eight points.
Also scoring were Noordmans with four, Rainey and Blommel with two each, and Heysse with one.


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I LOVE cheesecake, but it's not always the easiest thing to make. That's why I like making these little cuties. They're easy to make, they melt in your mouth, and their size helps with portion control. I make them a day ahead so the cheesecake sets up nicely in the refrigerator and the middle sinks a bit, making a nice little dent to fill with cherry, strawberry, or blueberry pie filling the next day. If you're looking for a dessert for the holidays, or a Baby or Wedding Shower, keep these in mind! They're really good!
Mini Cheesecakes
- 1¼ cups graham crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 (21 oz.) can cherry, strawberry, or blueberry pie filling
A Day Ahead
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 18 regular muffin cups with paper baking cups. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Place 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture in each muffin cup. Press down on the crumbs with something flat to form a good crust. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add the eggs, lemon juice, and ½ sugar, and beat until smooth. Fill each baking cup with about 3 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture. Bake the cheesecakes for 17 – 19 minutes or until they start to crack on the surface. Cool the cheesecakes in the muffin pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.
4. Place the cooled cheesecakes (with the paper liners still on them) in a covered container and refrigerate overnight.
Before Serving
Remove the paper liners and top each cheesecake with 2 tablespoons of pie filling. Keep covered and refrigerated.
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After continuing his comeback against Liverpool last night Spurs fans and pundits alike spoke highly of the Belgian, in particular his first half performance. Just how important is he to Andre Villas Boas's side?
Tottenham Hotspur won for the second game on the bounce last night after overcoming Liverpool 2-1 at White Hart Lane. While much of the focus was once again on the barnstorming display of Gareth Bale down the left-hand-side and his comically slapstick own-goal another performance caught the eye of Spurs fans. Despite Brendan Rodgers claiming he 'assaulted' Steven Gerrard in the box Moussa Dembele reigned supreme once again in the middle of the park highlighting how important the summer signing is to the Tottenham cause.
So far this season Spurs have played seven Premier League games in which Dembele has featured and are unbeaten; winning six and drawing one. The draw against Norwich was the only blip in his otherwise blemish free start to his Spurs career and he scored in that fixture so he can be let off for that one I am sure.
In fact his good form extends beyond Tottenham in the Premier League; in all competitions for Fulham, Spurs and Belgium this season the midfielder has only been on the losing side once out of 16 matches when Fulham were defeated 3-2 at Old Trafford in his final game for The Cottagers and his importance is clearly being noticed by the Tottenham faithful.
Here are some reactions from Twitter…
Dembele is still one of my favorite players in the Premier league, I can't wait to see him back at the cottage on Saturday— George Johnston (@GeorgeAJohnston) November 28, 2012
Gareth Bale rightly getting the plaudits after last night. But Moussa Dembele was not half bad either. Still prefer him to Modric.— Darren Lewis (@MirrorDarren) November 29, 2012
Moussa Dembele: 5 starts for Spurs in the League, 5 wins, 12 goals scored & just 5 conceded.— The Bandwagoner (@Banglanco) November 28, 2012
Dembele won more tackles, created more chances and completed more passes than any other Spurs player in the first half.— Spurs Stat Man (@SpursStatMan) November 28, 2012
Does anyone else think dembele can be a better fit for spurs than modric? Would modric have made a last ditch tackle like dembele? No!— Danny James COYS ⚽ (@danwj7) November 29, 2012
Think how gud Dembele wud look in Utds midfield...— gary hill (@redgaz73) November 29, 2012
Watching #Motd ! Dembele is a quality Player— DinAndFootball !(@KevinDmaxdo) November 29, 2012
Reflecting back on last night's game, how influential is Dembele. With him in the side #THFC have won 6, drawn 1 & lost 1. If the returning— Salim Makda (@salimmakda) November 29, 2012
Alan Hansen goes on for 5 minites about how Dembele completely controlled the game and the sun give him 6/10! #whostheidiot?— Ashley Davis (@SilverRatbyFox) November 29, 2012
Bale put in a big performance and dembele showed his class for spurs vs liverpool— Scott J (@TheRealPundit) November 29, 2012
How important do you think Moussa Dembele is to Spurs European push?
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we have a beatiful set of Coin pattern by Fostoria Glass . This set was made for Avon's 91st anniversary . The candlesticks measure approximately 4 1/2 inches high and the jelly compote measures approximately 3 3/4 inches high by 4 1/8 inches in diameter . All 3 pieces have the original sticker and are in near mint condition with no chips , cracks or breaks . If you collect Fostoria coin glass you won't want to miss out on these beautiful pieces. Thank you for looking! Please feel free to check out my other auctions and store for additional home decorating ,collectible, and gift items. At Little Towne Treasures Gifts & Decor you can always buy with confidence knowing we are building our business based on our commitment to customer service, satisfaction and quality. Don't forget to check back often to see what's new Don't forget to add us to your favorite stores list and start decorating affordably. Click Check out our other items Click to learn about eBay Stores and the
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Podcast #303 - News from Computex 2014, Crucial MX100 SSD, Intel SSD DC P3700, and much more!
Subject: General Tech | June 5, 2014 - 02:39 PM | Ken Addison
Tagged: video, podcast, p3700, mx100, intel ssd, gsync, fx-7600p, freesync, corsair, computex 2014, computex, asus, adaptive sync, acer, 4k
PC Perspective Podcast #303 - 06/05/2014
Special guest Austin Evans joins us this week to discuss news from Computex 2014, Crucial MX100 SSD, Intel SSD DC P3700, and much more!
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Fabulous fablessness? AMD looking to ASMedia for chip R&D?
Subject: General Tech | June 5, 2014 - 02:04 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: amd, asmedia, asus, rumour
DigiTimes spilled a juicy rumour today which has AMD looking to a work even more closely with ASMedia in the future. AMD has already partnered with this ASUS subsidiary to integrate SATA Express into their newest chips as a way to save development costs and ease production issues. This goes along with AMD's fabless strategy that started with the split off of GLOBALFOUNDRIES and has since lead to partnerships with other major fabbers like TSMC. While still very much in the rumour phase and with AMD refusing to comment we are not sure this will indeed occur but it does fit with AMD's current strategy of price reductions and may free up their engineers to work on more specialized designs.
"AMD reportedly is planning to outsource its PC chipset R&D to ASMedia Technology, a subsidiary of Asustek Computer, to save costs and the cooperation is expected to greatly benefit ASMedia's revenue performance, according to sources from the upstream supply chain."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Computex: Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL @ The Inquirer
- Fusion IO launches Atomic range of flash storage products @ The Inquirer
- Intel Reveals Open Source Robot Kit and Smart Shirt @ Linux.com
- Two more Eagles land in AMD's bird-of-prey aerie @ The Register
- New OpenSSL Man-in-the-Middle Flaw Affects All Clients @ Slashdot
- New software nasty encrypts Android PHONE files and demands a ransom @ The Register
- How to Build a Custom Arduino Talking Reminder Machine, Part 1 @ Linux.com
A quick walk around Computex 2014
Subject: General Tech, Shows and Expos | June 4, 2014 - 01:23 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: thermaltake, roccat, nzxt, gigabyte, computex 2014, asus
The Tech Report has been busy at Computex, visiting as many booths as they can in amongst the numerous vendors showing off their upcoming products. From ASUS we get another look at the ROG systems and a G-Sync monitor as several new motherboards. Both Thermaltake and Roccat have new peripherals to show off while NZXT is more focussed on cooling products. Gigabyte has taken advantage of the event to show how fast their limited edition Z97X-SOC Force LN2 can push DDR3, hitting 4.5GHz in a live demo! There is more coverage that that, as well as our own, so you can expect to be busy over the next few days.
"Earlier today at Computex, Asus let loose a veritable cornucopia of items under its Republic of Gamers brand. Among them: two stylish mini gaming desktops plus a 27" display outfitted with Nvidia's G-Sync technology."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Computex 2014 Gigabyte Suite Visit @ Hardware Asylum
- Computex 2014 In Win S-Frame @ Hardware Asylum
- Intel gives biz typoslabs their very own 14nm Core-M silicon @ The Register
- Kaveri Mobile APUs; AMD's FX Reincarnated @ Hardware Canucks
- A first look at AMD's Kaveri APU for notebooks @ The Tech Report
- Linux hit by GnuTLS exploit, follows Heartbleed model @ The Inquirer
- TSMC reportedly to tie up with Micron to develop 3D ICs @ DigiTimes
- PCIe hard drives? You read that right, says WD @ The Register
- Pittasoft BlackVue Sport SC500 Action Camera @ NikKTech
The ASUS Transformer Book T200TA springs a leak
Subject: General Tech | June 4, 2014 - 12:45 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: asus, transformer book, T200TA, Atom Z3775, Bay Trail, leak
A post on the German site Mobile Geeks gives us the stats on the ASUS Transformer Book T200TA, a Bay Trail powered that appears to sport the normal docking tendencies of the Transformer Book line up. It is rumoured to be powered by a Bay Trail Atom Z3775 which can reach 2.39GHz at full speed with 2GB of memory, WiFi, local flash storage of up to 64GB. The outputs include USB 3.0, microUSB 2.0 port, HDMI and even without the optional dock you get SD card reader. The dock can raise your local storage to 500GB and likely extend the battery life.
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Computex 2014: ASUS Announces ROG G20 Compact Gaming Desktop and ROG GR8 Gaming Console PC
Subject: General Tech, Systems, Shows and Expos | June 3, 2014 - 12:46 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: ROG, gaming pc, computex 2014, computex, asus
Gaming PCs are often misunderstood. Many of our viewers will probably build their own from their personal selection of parts. If you would like to have someone else handle it, then an oft dismissed option is going through a system builder. If you find an option that is in your budget and has the performance you desire, then it is perfectly acceptable to buy it.
ASUS has just announced two offerings, branded Republic of Gamers (ROG), for you to consider.
The ROG G20 Gaming Desktop can be customized with options which range up to an Intel Core i7 with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780. It is designed to be quiet, with expected noise at around 23-25 dbA (it is unclear whether this is measured idle or under load). While it has two fans, it also uses "natural convection" cooling, a process which uses the excess heat to make hot air rise, which is replaced by cool air that cools the components.
Yup, the PC cools itself with the air motion caused by its own heat.
After customizations, the ROG G20 Gaming Desktop is expected to retail for $800-$1700, depending on what options the user selects, and be available in late Q3, for North Americans.
The other PC is the ROG GR8 Gaming Desktop. This device will include an Intel Core i7 and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti. Despite its form factor, a side panel allows user access to RAM and storage. It has Gigabit Ethernet and built-in 802.11ac wireless. While it obviously has HDMI outputs, it also includes DisplayPort.
ASUS does not currently have an expected price range, but it will also be available Q3, for North Americans.
Computex 2014: ASUS ROG Announces GX500 Ultra Thin 15.6" 4K Gaming Notebook
Subject: Mobile | June 2, 2014 - 11:46 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: UHD, M.2, gaming laptop, core i7, computex 2014, computex, ASUS ROG, asus, 4k, 15.6 inch
The GX500 is ASUS's new ultrabook-thin 15.6" gaming laptop from the ROG series, and it features a very impressive 4K screen.
This...isn't your average gaming laptop
Just 0.75" thick (but weighing a robust 4.85lbs - though not bad for a 15.6" gaming machine) the GX500 has some very impressive specs. Running up to an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics, and what sounds like an awesome UHD 3840 x 2160-pixel display with ASUS "VisualMaster technology" for a claimed 100% NTSC wide color gamut, which is a world-first on a notebook according to ASUS.
The GX500 also includes a M.2 SSD running on a full PCIe x4 connection, and features a dual-fan cooling system to keep thermals in check in what ASUS says is the worlds thinnest 15" gaming notebook.
ASUS has not announced pricing, but states that it will be dependent upon configuration. The ASUS ROG GX500 will be available in Q3 2014.
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Computex 2014: ASUS Announces ROG ARES III Water-Cooled Gaming Graphics Card
Subject: Graphics Cards | June 2, 2014 - 11:41 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: computex, radeon, r9 295x2, Hawaii XT, dual gpu, computex 2014, ASUS ROG, asus, Ares, amd
The latest installment in the ASUS ARES series of ultra-powerful, limited-edition graphics cards has been announced, and the Ares III is set to be the "world's fastest" video card.
The dual-GPU powerhouse is driven by two "hand-selected" Radeon Hawaii XT GPUs (R9 290X cores) with 8GB of GDDR5 memory. The card is overclockable according to ASUS, and will likely arrive factory overclocked as they claim it will be faster out of the box than the reference R9-295x2. The ARES III features a custom-designed EK water block, so unlike the R9 295x2 the end user will need to supply the liquid cooling loop.
ASUS claims that the ARES III will "deliver 25% cooler performance than reference R9 295X designs", but to achieve this ASUS "highly" recommends a high flow rate loop with at least a 120x3 radiator "to extract maximum performance from the card," and they "will provide a recommended list of water cooling systems at launch".
Only 500 of the ARES III will be made, and are individually numbered. No pricing has been announced, but ASUS says to expect it to be more than a 295x2 ($1499) - but less than a TITAN Z ($2999). The ASUS ROG ARES III will be available in Q3 2014.
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Computex 2014: ASUS ROG Crossblade Ranger motherboard
Subject: Motherboards | June 2, 2014 - 11:41 PM | Morry Teitelman
Tagged: ROG, Maximus VII Formula, computex 2014, asus, AMD FM2+
Courtesy of ASUS
Today, ASUS announced the newest member of their ROG line of board for the AMD FM2+ platform, the Crossblade Ranger. The board brings many of the same features designed into the Intel-based ROG line to the AMD FM2+ family of processors, giving the AMD-enthusiasts an edge over of the competition.
Courtesy of ASUS
With the Crossblade Ranger motherboard, ASUS brings to bear the ROG core game-boosting features found on its Intel Z97-based Maximus VII board line to the AMD FM2+ camp. Offering include its SupremeFX 2014 audio subsystem and Radar II in-game audio enhancements, Intel-based Gigabit Ethernet, the GameFirst III network optimization software, and the KeyBot keyboard macro technology.
The SupremeFX 2014 subsystem integrates an audio processor capable of up to 120dB signal-to-noise ratio output, as well as the Sonic SenseAmp technology that automatically adjusts headphone impedance for the best audio gaming experience. The audio subsystem also integrated into ASUS Sonic Studio Audio suite for the highest levels of audio-fidelity control. The GameFirst II network optimization software is ASUS' answer to the Killer NIC, offering game-based network packet prioritization technology to minimize lag during you online slag fest. ROG KeyBot is an in-built macro system that creates gaming macros for any keyboard attached to the supported USB port to elevate your gaming experience to the next level.
ASUS has not yet announced price or availability specifics for the ROG Crossblade Ranger, but expects the board to be available at retail by July 2014.
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Computex 2014: ASUS ROG Maximus VII Impact
Subject: Motherboards | June 2, 2014 - 11:29 PM | Morry Teitelman
Tagged: ROG, mITX, Maximus VII Impact, Intel Z97, haswell, computex 2014, asus
Courtesy of ASUS
Today, ASUS announced a new edition to their Z97-based ROG line of boards, the Maximus VII Impact. This mini-ITX board carries many of the Intel Z97 enhancements of its fellow ROG boards, as well as a few secrets of its own. Don't let looks deceive you, a heart of a champion beats in the Maximus VII Impact's small silicon footprint.
Courtesy of ASUS
ASUS went back to the drawing board with their ROG Impact-based design, striving to deliver an mini-ITX form factor product that does not compromise on features, performance, overclocking potential, or CPU cooler compatibility. The result was the re-engineered ROG Maximus VII Impact, featuring unprecedented compatibility with a wide range of both CPU coolers and PCI-Express expansion cards. Powering the board is the Impact Power II power card, featuring the same digital power circuitry found on the full-sized ROG ATX boards. The Impact Power II PCB is mounted vertically to maximize the board's space use. Also integrated into the board is the Impact CooolHub, an optional add-on card containing two additional 4-pin fan headers as well as an LN2 header. The board also comes with the mPCIe Combo IV card, supporting 802.11ac wireless operation, as well as M.2 SSDs operating at up to 20Gbps, utilizing bandwidth up to PCIe x4 speeds.
Like other ROG Z97-based offerings, the Maximus VII Impact board comes standard with its own version of the SupremeFX 2014 audio subsystem - the SupremeFX Impact II audio card. Additionally, the board offers full compatibility with the soon-to-be-released Intel Devil's Canyon-based CPUs with enhanced tuning capabilities.
ASUS has not yet announced price or availability specifics for the ROG Maximus VII Impact, but expects the board to be available for purchase at North American-based retailers by Q3 2014.
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Computex 2014: ASUS ROG Maximus VII Formula
Subject: Motherboards | June 2, 2014 - 11:28 PM | Morry Teitelman
Tagged: ROG, Maximus VII Formula, Intel Z97, haswell, computex 2014, asus
Courtesy of ASUS
Today, ASUS announced the latest member of their Z97-based ROG line of boards, the Maximus VII Formula. The board features many enhancements in its design and integrated components to make it a worthwhile successor to its predecessor.
Courtesy of ASUS
For better board performance and cooler running, ASUS revised the hybrid cooler in the Maximus VII Formula, dubbing it the Crosschill Copper. Unlike the previous version of the Crosschill hybrid cooler, the Crosschill Copper is made entirely of copper for optimized heat transfer in either air or water-based operation, as well as to alleviate mixed-metal corrosion concerns when used in a multi-block cooling loop. The board also comes with the mPCIe Combo III card, supporting 802.11ac wireless operation, as well as M.2 SSDs operating at up to 10Gbps, utilizing bandwidth up to PCIe x2 speeds.
Like other ROG Z97-based offerings, the Maximus VII Formula board comes standard with the SupremeFX 2014 audio subsystem and the Radar II in-game audio enhancements. The SupremeFX 2014 subsystem integrates an audio processor capable of up to 120dB signal-to-noise ratio output, as well as the Sonic SenseAmp technology that automatically adjusts headphone impedance for the best audio gaming experience. The board also includes the ROG Thermal Armor overlay and ROG Fortifier under plate, as well as the ROG KeyBot functionality. ROG KeyBot is an in-built macro system that creates gaming macros for any keyboard attached to the supported USB port to elevate your gaming experience to the next level.
ASUS has not yet announced price or availability specifics for the ROG Maximus VII Formula, but expects the board to be available for purchase at North American-based retailers by late July 2014.
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Verndale football team gets on track
The Verndale Pirates blew off an opening week loss to Wheaton-Herman-Norcross Friday by crushing a young Ashby team 44-8 on soggy night for football.
The victory evened Verndale's record at 1-1 going into a big road trip to Bertha.
Mike Mahlen's senior-dominated team amassed 24 first half points and added 14 in the second half for a commanding 38-0 lead in the steady rain.
Matt Willis hit paydirt on runs of 21 and 26 yards. Cody Yungbauer Jacob Perius and Dustin Motschenbacher broke off scoring runs of 60, 21 and 20 yards.
The Arrows lost freshman linebacker Reed Hanson on the slippery turf in the second quarter. Hanson was taken to Tri-County Hospital in Wadena where he was treated for a concussion. The Arrows also lost standout running back and linebacker Mason Johnson in the first quarter with a fractured ankle.
The Pirates racked up 322 of their 328 yards on the ground. Yungbauer rushed five times for 104 yards. Willis gained 76 yards on seven carries. Perius picked up 70 yards on six attempts. Colton Moyer and Dustin Motschenbacher got into the act by combing for 47 yards on six attempts.
Perius scored his second touchdown on the game in the third quarter on a 35-yard scamper.
The Arrows, who entered the game with four seniors on the roster, were unable to get on the scoreboard until the fourth quarter when Gage Olson found the end zone on a three-yard run.
The Arrows had a tough time against Verndale's defense gaining just 55 yards on the ground and 62 through the air.
Andy Bounds was Verndale's top tackler with nine stops. Tim Kern and Dan Kneisl both had seven tackles. The Pirates racked up four quarterback sacks. Kern had Verndale's only fumble recovery.
Ashby 0 0 0 8 - 8
Verndale 24 14 6 0 - 44
Ashby: Gage Olson 3 yd run (PAT J.P. Moe pass from Sam Graham)
Verndale: Matt Willis 26 yd run (PAT Cody Yungbauer run), Willis 21 yd run (PAT Yungbauer pass from Nate Bart), Yungbauer 60 yd run (PAT Kyle Booth pass from Bart), Jacob Perius 21 yd run (PAT Dustin Motschenbacher (run), Motschenbacher 20 yd run (PAT failed), Perius 35 yd run (PAT failed)
Ashby Vern.
First Downs 7 14
Yds Rushing 55 322
Yds Passing 62 6
Total Yards 117 328
Penalties 5-25 2-10


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Senate Democrats Bring "Get Back To Work" Campaign To Long Island
New York State Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-St. Albans) and Senator Craig Johnson (D-Nassau) brought the Democratic Conference's "Get Back to Work" campaign to North Hempstead today, the latest stop in a statewide tour to rally public outcry about Albany's legislative deadlock and to urge passage of priority bills during the upcoming October 22 special session.
"Many of us just recently came back from Washington, D.C., and it seems like we are going to a lot of other places instead of where the people want us to be: in Albany," said Smith referring to a trip he and several Senate Democrats made earlier this week to the nation's capital where they lobbied Congressional leaders for New York State interests, including Homeland Security funding, passage of a joint federal-state children's health care program and mortgage lending reforms.
"Though I have no problem going to Washington to push our state's agenda, I would rather be in Albany working on much-needed legislation," Smith said.
Johnson said: "It is not enough for Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno to make empty overtures, calling us back to session with no clear indication of what he expects the Senate to accomplish. His Republican majority continues to offer no meaningful agenda and have shown that they are content leaving important legislation that will benefit all New Yorkers to sit in a drawer while they wage a desperate and bitter campaign to hold onto power. The people of New York do not deserve this, nor will they tolerate it."
As part of their "Get Back to Work" campaign, which included stops yesterday in Buffalo and Rochester, Senate Democrats are asking residents throughout the state to fill out postcards and voice their opinions about the direction of state government by sending messages to the campaign e-mail: email@example.com.
Postcards can be found in the offices of local elected officials and advocate groups that have endorsed the campaign. Senate Democrats will also launch an on-line ad effort urging voters to raise their voice about the issues.
Smith urged Senate Republicans to put partisanship aside, return to Albany on October 22 as scheduled and work on approving a capital project budget, a long list of gubernatorial appointments awaiting confirmation, Wick's Law reform, paid family leave and campaign finance reform.
Partisan gridlock has delayed action on much-needed funding for capital projects, leaving $900 million in economic development and job creation proposals to languish, including the creation of a new venture capital pool within the common retirement fund for such purposes as: environmental initiatives, an agriculture equipment revolving loan fund, the expansion of regional markets downstate for New York-grown products, among other initiatives.
In June, the Democratic Conference called for an extension of last year's legislative session to complete unfinished business, including campaign finance reform, paid family leave, judicial pay raises and other important issues. "But instead of an extended legislative working session, we got a summer of political circus acts between Senate Republicans and the executive branch," continued Smith.
As a direct result of an unproductive political rivalry, Senate Republicans have for months purposely delayed the nomination of more than 80 of Gov. Spitzer's appointees, disrupting the management of dozens of state agencies, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that so many Long Island commuters depend upon.
Compare that to Gov. George Pataki's administration, when the Republican-controlled Senate never raised questions about gubernatorial nominees and quickly confirmed the administration's political friends. By the end of his first regular session in June 1995, Pataki had submitted 91 total nominations. Eighty-five of those were confirmed (93%). And by this time in his first term (at the end of October 1995), Pataki had submitted a total of 146 nominations, 144 of which were confirmed (98.6%).
Of the 219 nominations that Governor Spitzer has sent over to the Senate, only 133 have been confirmed, for a rate of 60%.
For several weeks, Senate Democrats have insisted that allegations Majority Leader Joseph Bruno abused state aircraft privileges as well as questions raised about the ethics of maneuvers made by the governor's office with respect to Bruno's use of state aircraft -- issues already settled by two independent investigations -- should not be taken as an excuse to paralyze state government.
Senate Democrats said they are ready to go to Albany on October 22 and remain there as long as necessary to get the job done.


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One thing that Apple is particularly well known for - and this is mostly attributed to former chief executive Steve Jobs - is something called the reality distortion field. Well, creating such a field seems like the exact intention of this training manual for geniuses. In an eccentric rundown of forbidden phrases, do's and dont's, and empathy techniques, the manual looks like more of a 101 course in psychology rather than a retail salasmen guide.
So far that approach has obviously worked wonders for Apple, so let's see what drives those Apple Stores so successful. First, before becoming a blue-collar Genius, Apple puts its wannabe expert employees through a 2-week training course covering technicals like wireless networking to interpersonal training skills. It's called the Bootcamp, and it's sole goal is to immerse you in Genius Actions and Characteristics. If we had to summarize it, Apple Geniuses have to sell and consult compassionately and with respect. The focus? "Everyone in the Apple Store is in the business of selling," of course.
Apple describes sales of its products as "Selling Gadget Joy" guided by the clever abbreviation A(pproache), P(robe), P(resent), L(isten), E(nd).
The one thing that goes like a red line throughout the manual is the word and concept of "empathy." And it's by no means sympathy where you would feel sorry for someone - Apple geniuses are instructed directly to NEVER apologize. Your iPhone shattered? "I'm sorry you're feeling frustrated," the Student Workbook dictates the words you'd hear from an Apple genius. It's not the product that is wrong or has to be fixed, it is you, the customer.
"Customer: This Mac is just too expensive.
Genius: I can see how you'd feel this way. I felt the price was a little high, but I foundit's a real value because of all the built-in software and capabilities."
But most interestingly, Apple Geniuses are told to never ever say certain words. If the average person would say that his iPhone or iPad froze or crashed (when and if that happens), an Apple Genius is simply forbidden from saying those words. "Unexpectedly quits, does not respond," are the only allowed phrases. Instead of bugs, Apple Geniuses can feel "sorry" about "conditions" and "issues."
You think your iPad gets "hot?" A trained Apple Genius would correct you - it's merely "warm" and never "hot." Problems are also not "eliminated," but rather "reduced." Hit the source link below to get additional details straight from the source - sadly the full manual isn't available, only screenshots out of it.
Finally, this is the kind of word engineering that makes wonders for Apple's retail. Or maybe it's just that tasty bitten apple logo on the back of devices. Whatever it is, so far, it seems to work great.
source: Gizmodo


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Gary Wegenke '60 Named Dean of Western Michigan University College of Education
April 2, 2003
April 2, 2003, Greencastle, Ind. - "More than 30 years after he started his career as a mathematics teacher in South Bend, Ind., Gary L. Wegenke was chosen to head Western Michigan University's College of Education, the university announced Tuesday," notes today's Battle Creek Enquirer of the 1960 DePauw University alumnus. The paper adds, "As dean, Wegenke will lead WMU's largest professional college, the fourth-largest producer of first-time teachers in the nation. More than 5,800 undergraduate and 1,500 graduate students are enrolled in the college, which offers degrees through the doctoral level."
"I'm looking forward to working in my new role and having the College of Education take a good, hard look at itself, focus on its heritage and move forward with a renewed vision," Wegenke says. The article states that "The South Bend, Indiana, native earned his undergraduate degree at DePauw University in 1961, completed master's work in physical education at Indiana University in 1964 and earned a Ph.D. in education administration in 1971 at Ohio State University."
Interim provost Elise Jorgens says Dr. Wegenke, who has served as an associate professor in WMU's college of education, "brings to the position a long and successful career in school administration, in addition to his recent work as a faculty member in the department of teaching, learning and leadership."
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While we'd love to experience non-stop runner's highs during our runs, it doesn't always work out that way. There are plenty of times while we're running or racing that we start feeling down, discouraged, and lacking in confidence. So how do you turn it around and get yourself feeling confident and motivated to keep running? Here are some tricks for banishing the negative thoughts.

If one of your running buddies complains frequently during runs, it can be very contagious and may turn your runs into a negative experience. It may be time to start looking for a new running group or some new running partners. You're probably even better off running alone than with someone who's going to bring your down. A good running friend will build you up, support you, and remind you about all the great benefits of running. Seek out positive running partners -- you'll be amazed at how quickly your runs fly by and how much more you enjoy them.

Also see: How to Break Up With a Running Buddy
How to Find Running Partners

When I'm feeling negative during a run, I try to make sure I'm not taking running for granted. I think back to times when I was injured or unable to run for another reason, and how frustrated and disappointed I was back then. I think about those who are not able to run and realize how lucky I am to be healthy enough to continue running.

Or, I think about how running is so much better than other things I could be doing, like sitting on a work conference call, or doing an undesirable house chore like cleaning the bathroom. Before I know it, I'm feeling more optimistic and grateful, and the time starts passing much more quickly.

Think about an accomplished runner whom you admire and try to imagine yourself running as him or her. Whether he or she is a famous runner, a coach, or a running friend, think about how fluid and flawless his or her form is, and picture yourself doing the same thing. Try to focus on running with good form to help distract you from any negative thoughts in your head or discomfort you're feeling.

Also see: How to Run Like an Olympian

Whether they're positive or negative, words can be very powerful during a run. If you let the negative thoughts, such as "I feel tired" or "I'm never going to finish this race", creep in, they'll become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Keep saying a positive phrase such as, "I feel good" or "I'm feeling better". You'll eventually start to believe it.

Also see: Good Quotes for Running Mantras

26 Quotes to Get You Through Your Marathon

If you're having a bad run, think back to one of those perfect runs you've had in the past when running felt so easy, smooth, and effortless. Think about that run you did when the scenery was so beautiful, it almost took your breath away. Remember how good and inspired you felt as you were running. Don't forget that another fantastic run is right around the corner.

Also see:

How to Get Over Bad Runs

5 Things Mentally Strong Runners Do


text: You can wear your music with the ultra-compact 4th Generation 2 GB Apple iPod shuffle in blue - great for commuting and workouts with a 15-hour battery life and intuitive features. Click to control Using the clickable control pad on the front of your iPod shuffle, you can easily play, pause and skip through your music - its no-nonsense listening at its best. Flip the shuffle switch to suit how you want to listen - move it left and enjoy a refreshingly random selection, or keep it in the middle to play your tunes in order. Move the switch to the right to turn it off. In touch with your music The iPod shuffle features a VoiceOver button on top that instantly tells you the title or artist of a track youre listening to - you can even use the function hear the names of playlists, allowing you to find the one you want easily. Support for 29 languages means the iPod can tell you song titles and artists in their native tongues or whichever language you choose. So easy to sync Whether youre on a PC or Mac, iTunes makes it simple to load up your iPod shuffle - simply choose the playlists, audiobooks, podcasts and other audio files you want, and sync your device. Its possible to sync multiple playlists to the iPod, so youll always have the right playlist for your mood. You can also let Genius give you a unique listening experience - it automatically finds tunes that sound great together to build Genius Mixes you can sync with your iPod shuffle. Rediscover past favourites and have more fun with your music. An iPod you can wear The iPod shuffle clips onto your shirt, jacket, exercise gear, backpack or bag strap, and stays there. Because its wearable, it makes daily activities and sports alike super convenient and far more enjoyable. With the 2 GB Apple iPod shuffle, you can do what you need to do with the sounds you love - no problem.Check stock and price


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County rejects first draft of park, rec ordinance
It's back to the drawing board for the new Becker County Parks and Recreation Ordinance.
The first draft ordinance weighed in at 45 pages and was not well-received by commissioners when they received it a few days prior to the public hearing held Tuesday.
"Did anybody get past page 28?" asked Commissioner Larry Knutson.
A handful of county residents were at the hearing to comment on the proposed ordinance, and Board Chairman Barry Nelson essentially told them not to bother -- at least not with the details.
"As commissioners we do not intend to move forward on this (draft proposal)," he said. "There are numerous flaws in this -- duplications, it's overly wordy."
The board prefers its ordinances short and simple, he said.
"We will go with Minnesota Nice -- we don't want an ordinance that is overly-regulatory. The current draft is kind of a cut-and-paste job from other counties. It's not necessarily the final product."
In fact, it would have been better if this particular version had never gotten so far as the public hearing stage, he said.
County Administrator Tom Mortenson suggested that a committee be set up to revamp the ordinance, including the county attorney, county sheriff, county administrator and a few other department heads.
The board accepted that idea.
There is a big difference in how people use a county park like Dunton Locks and county tax-forfeited land, and the ordinance governing their use needs to reflect that, Nelson said.
"The county will likely break it into two areas -- parks and tax-forfeited land," he said. "We may need to address two or three levels of properties -- parks are totally different than big acreage areas."
(In a related move at the county board meeting in Tuesday, the board established the Mountain View Recreation Area, located in the Detroit Mountain area, as a limited-use non-motorized, non-hunting county park.)
At the hearing, Barb Halbakken Fischburg thanked the board "for really listening to what citizens said."
She noted that a lot of the terminology defined in the draft ordinance is already set forth in state statute, and it might make sense to simply go with the state's definitions.
Terry Kalil also praised Mortenson, saying that "Tom has been phenomenal to work with," and that he always listens and returns phone calls and emails.
Willis Matson said the draft ordinance "strikes me as a solution in need of a problem," and urged the commissioners to incorporate a "statement of need and reasonableness" as part of the process to define the problem, cite the authority and spell out enforcement procedures.
It's something state agencies do, which would be fitting because county tax-forfeited lands are actually "state lands entrusted to counties to manage," he said.
He also urged commissioners to look at the problem of terrestrial invasive species.
"With aquatic invasive species, at this point you're kind of closing the barn door after the horse is gone. With terrestrial invasive species, the horse isn't out yet," he said.


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Progress Made in Talks on Ending Ongoing Secondary Schools Strike
Secondary School Teachers Organization sources: There is basis for outline that could lead to stike's end.
Progress was made Thursday in talks to resolve the ongoing strike by secondary school teachers, for the first time since it began nine days ago, according to both the Education Ministry and the Secondary School Teachers Organization (SSTO). But university professors are planning to begin their own strike on Sunday, barring dramatic developments over the weekend.
Sources in the SSTO and the Education Ministry stressed it would be premature to say that the strike in the junior high and high schools will end soon. "But there's a basis for an outline that could lead to the end of the strike," said one.
SSTO Chairman Ran Erez said that "unlike in previous meetings, this time, the discussion was substantive, and the atmosphere was good. Finance and education ministries' representatives heard our proposals for solving the crisis, and we heard about the government's problems in acceding to our demands. We agreed that at the next meeting, each side would present creative proposals for ending the impasse."
The union is demanding an immediate 15 percent raise for all its members, but the ministries say this exceeds the agreement already signed with the Teachers Union, which represents elementary school teachers.
Erez said his teachers are willing to work extra hours in exchange for more money, but "the first problem is that it is not yet clear how much money the treasury is willing to allocate for this, and the second obstacle will be defining the extra work."
The union objects to additional frontal teaching hours; instead, it proposes spending more time working with individual students and small groups. "If every teacher took responsibility for two students in the school, and took the trouble to work with them personally, that would solve a large portion of the violence, discipline and dropout problems in the high schools," argued a source in the SSTO.
Education Ministry officials, however, stressed that the teachers will have to prove that they really worked extra hours to obtain the proposed raise.
The threatened university strike, which involves all senior academic staff, would prevent the universities from opening the new academic year on Sunday as scheduled.
But since the strike will not include external lecturers or junior academic staff (doctoral students and teaching assistants), some classes might be held despite the work stoppage.
It also does not include the country's colleges, which will open on Sunday as planned.
"The negotiations have failed; the strike is being launched," declared Professor Zvi Hacohen, chairman of the professors' coordinating committee, yesterday.
Over the last three days, the academics have held marathon talks with Education Minister Yuli Tamir and the head of the treasury's wages division, Eli Cohen, but neither side has budged from its initial positions. The dispute revolves around how much of a raise the professors should get and whether and how to set up a mechanism to prevent future salary erosion.
"It is inconceivable that the salaries of senior academic staff, who are Israel's strategic-economic spearhead, should be eroded so severely," said Hacohen. "The treasury's path would save pennies on wages, but we would be unable to bring back the thousands of scientists who have already left, and will yet leave, for overseas."
According to Professor Asher Cohen, who heads the lecturers' union at Hebrew University, professors' wages have eroded by 15 percent since their last strike, in 2001.
Aside from the lecturers' strike, the university presidents have also threatened not to begin the academic year as planned if the government does not increase their institutions' budgets by an additional NIS 300 million. They charge that six years of budget cuts have badly undermined research and teaching, and they are no longer capable of running their institutions under such conditions.
While some progress has been made in these talks over the last few days, the presidents were still meeting with Tamir and the head of the treasury's budget division, Kobi Haber, as of press time last night in an effort to finalize a deal.
Their threat, too, however, affects only the universities, and not the colleges.
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We've all had friendships end. Some end abruptly with an argument, others simply fade. The ones that fade can be as difficult as the ones that end dramatically.
A couple friendships that I once held dear seem to have faded away. I don't know how it happened, and I can't recall when it started. I've tried to reach out, even when the idea of putting myself out there was terrifying. I didn't know what to say or where to start. A text wasn't returned. A Facebook post was ignored. A birthday gave me the opportunity to leave a voicemail.
I never heard back. My head knows that it's time to stop trying to grasp something that's no longer there. My heart misses what we once had, and wonders why we've gone our separate ways.
Was it when I got married? Was it when I moved away? Was it when I had a baby?
Some friendships come and go with big life changes. I'm trying to tell myself that it's okay to let go. It's important to surround ourselves with people that love, support and uplift us. Even though some relationships fade, there are new and different ones on the horizon.


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FREQSHIP-mini can be used for controlling Mitsubishi Electric UPSs.
freqsdwn supports following UPS seriese.
FREQUPS FW-F series
FREQUPS FW-A series
FREQUPS FW-V series
PowerUPS AX-M series
It can monitor the current power and battery status,
perform automatic shutdown, and machine OFF->ON
on power recovery.
WWW: http://www.mitsubishielectric.co.jp/frequps/
No installation instructions: this port has been deleted.
The package name of this deleted port was: freqsdwn
PKGNAME: freqsdwn
distinfo: There is no distinfo for this port.
There are no ports dependent upon this port
===> The following configuration options are available for freqsdwn-2.00:
DOCS=on: Build and/or install documentation
===> Use 'make config' to modify these settings
Number of commits found: 16
Remove non staged ports without pending PR from s*
Add NO_STAGE all over the place in preparation for the staging support (cat:
. restore PORTDOCS line removed at the previous commit (pointyhat to me);
. remove extra indentation (tabstop) from the commands;
. add padding for PKGMESSAGE.
Suggested by: danfe
. do not use a for loop for one file (README);
. do not mute install;
. trim Makefile headers.
Style: tab -> space.
Most contributors copy an existing port when writing their own so reduce the
number of bad examples in the tree.
- Reassign nork@ ports to the heap
- Thank you for your years of service, we hope to see you back
Approved by: portmgr
Move the rc.d scripts of the form *.sh.in to *.in
Where necessary add $FreeBSD$ to the file
No PORTREVISION bump necessary because this is a no-op
In the rc.d scripts, change assignments to rcvar to use the
literal name_enable wherever possible, and ${name}_enable
when it's not, to prepare for the demise of set_rcvar().
In cases where I had to hand-edit unusual instances also
modify formatting slightly to be more uniform (and in
some cases, correct). This includes adding some $FreeBSD$
tags, and most importantly moving rcvar= to right after
name= so it's clear that one is derived from the other.
- Get Rid MD5 support
Begin the process of deprecating sysutils/rc_subr by
s#. %%RC_SUBR%%#. /etc/rc.subr#
Brush up URLs.
Chase MASTER_SITE udpated.
IGNORE instead of BROKEN when package building.
BROKEN: Unfetchable
NO_PACKAGE and NO_CDROM are not appropriate here
Add FREQSHIP-mini Mitsubishi Electric UPS
controller daemon, is supported following
UPS series:
FREQUPS FW-F series
FREQUPS FW-A series
FREQUPS FW-V series
PowerUPS AX-M series
Sponsored by: Ensure Technology Ltd
Reviewed by: ume
Servers and bandwidth provided byNew York Internet, SuperNews, and RootBSD
1 vulnerabilities affecting 7 ports have been reported in the past 14 days
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Bose announces QuietComfort 15 headphones
The new headphones look almost identical to their predecessors, with hardly any cosmetic changes made to the familiar grey cups. Underneath the plastic, though, Bose reworked virtually all of the headphones' noise-canceling features. In addition to the internal microphone used in the QuietComfort 2 headphones for its active noise canceling, the new models have an external microphone to pick up even more sound with which to generate an inverse wave. The ear cushions on the QuietComfort 15 were also redesigned, to improve the headphones' passive noise reduction.
Bose offered a demonstration of the new headphones in its store in Manhattan today, and I had a chance to try the QuietComfort 15s. While I don't want to offer any hard analysis from a showroom sampling of the product, I will say that they blocked out 91 dB of white noise quite admirably. Bose QuietComfort 15 headphones go on sale tomorrow at Bose stores, and will begin shipping out to other retailers in a few weeks. They will be available for $299.95, the same price as the QuietComfort 2 headphones.
— Will Greenwald


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The already-busy Colorado Rapids are on the verge of making yet another move.
Just a few days after announcing the acquisition of striker Edson Buddle from the LA Galaxy, the team is close to finalizing a deal for Ecuadorian defender Diego Calderón, multiple sources confirmed to MLSsoccer.com on Wednesday.
Calderón's signing, expected to be finalized later this week, will bring an experienced international player to a team that struggled defensively in 2012. The 26-year-old has five caps for the Ecuadorian national team and has been on the gameday roster for each of Ecuador's nine 2014 World Cup qualifiers so far.
He joins the Rapids from Ecuadorian powerhouse LDU Quito, for whom he made his professional debut in 2005 at age 16. Calderón has more than 200 appearances for LDU, and was part of the club's 2008 Copa Libertadores and 2009 Copa Sudamericana-winning squads, alongside new Sporting KC Designated Player Claudio Bieler.
The Rapids declined to comment specifially on Calderón (above right), though club president Tim Hinchey tweeted on Tuesday that the he was "excited to welcome a Rapids player this week" and that the player "will be a key addition to our back four." He later projected the player as a "left-footed CB or LB."
Excited to welcome a Rapids player this week.Will be a key addition to our back four.@coloradorapids #COYRapids #OneClub #paperwork!— Tim Hinchey III (@tkhinchey3) December 19, 2012
Calderón projects to be that player in Colorado, a move which could push Marvell Wynne back to his original position of right back. Center back Drew Moor has also played right back in the past and midfielder Brian Mullan played there at times in 2012 as well.
After a 2012 when a leaky backline allowed 50 goals, fifth-most in MLS, technical director Paul Bravo and head coach Oscar Pareja prioritized adding depth and competition to the Colorado defense. The team's starting wingbacks in 2012, Luis Zapata (left back) and Hunter Freeman (right back, selected by New England Revolution in Re-Entry Draft) won't be back in 2012.
Anthony Wallace, who missed 2012 with a right knee injury, is expected to be the team's new left back, while Wynne could be the early favorite to start at right back.
Calderón's acquisition is the latest in a string of aggressive moves from Colorado's front office. Last month, the club parted ways with franchise leading scorer and Denver icon Conor Casey and acquired Buddle to take his place.
Chris Bianchi covers the Colorado Rapids for MLSsoccer.com.


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Departure of McGuinness a huge loss for us
THIS WEEK'S column was thrown up in the air when one of the worst kept secrets was confirmed with Jason McGuinness signing for our bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers. His loss is hard to explain in words and I believe his leaving could have a detrimental affect on us. He was so influential and respected throughout the club.
Jason said the move was down to family reasons and I have no reason to doubt that. I'm sure the offer of a two year contract and the feeling of security made Jason's choice straight forward. Football is a short career and it's over in the blink of an eye. I would like to wish him all the best as he owes us nothing. I also hope to see the club making a few positive announcements in the coming days as I'm sure Shams will be pursuing a few more of our lads.
The curtain came down on the season last Sunday week as the last trophy on offer made its way to the north west as Derry won the cup after a pulsating final. The first half was dour,but the second half and extra time was end to end with both teams out on their feet after 120 minutes. Derry when at full strength are an excellent side and once again their ability to unearth youngsters has to be applauded. I comment on this because young McNamee really impressed me on the day. He is technically brilliant,efficient with his use of the ball and has a sweet left foot. If Derry can hold on to the nucleus of that team and stay injury free they could be a lot higher than they were this year.
In the last few weeks everyone has had a go at their team of the season, so here's mine. I'm sure not everyone will agree.
1 Gary Rogers. A straight forward choice for me, extremely commanding, very reliable and his concentration levels are exceptional. It helped he was playing behind a special back four,but he made his fair share of outstanding saves. The big question is will he be here next year?
2 Ger O'Brien. The best right back this year comfortably. A player i have always admired comfortable on the ball,very composed and importantly a solid defender.
3 Ian Bermingham. This was was tight with Ross Gaynor running him real close. I went for Bermingham as Ifeel he his a better defender than Gaynor. He attacks very well and rarely wastes possession so the Pat's man gets the nod for me.
4 Gavin Peers. Nothing to say other than awesome all year needs to become more vocal on the field due to Jason's departure.
5 Jason McGuinness. My player of the year was a leader on the field and I'm gutted he will be wearing those Hoops next year.
6 Danny Ventre. I would say he played the best football of his career this season. Every team needs a ventre and his flexibility to play in a number of positions makes him vital.
7 Stephen Mc Laughlin. I was always impressed by this lad. He was always a threat, very direct and quick with a great gift to ghost pass defenders. I wonder will he follow who he replaced across the water soon.
8 Ronan Finn. I love the way this player links the play so well ,gets around the pitch like a gazelle and can strike a ball beautifully. He was the standout player in a shambles of a Shams team. 9 Mark Quigley. Genius. 10 Gary Twigg. One of the all time greats to play in our league. 89 goals in 110 games says it all. He had a poor season by his terms yet still scored over 20 goals.
11 Sean O'Connor. This was the first year Sean showed the potential he possess. I think he realised he was nearing the end of his career and played some wonderful football this season. His dead ball ability is top notch and his goal in the cup final will be shown for years to come.
Manager: Ian Baraclough. The main reason we became league champions. He brought us to a different level through his work ethic and extreme professionalism.
A few players were very close and Danny North was a definite until his untimely injury. I have to give Mick Cooke a mention as we were all waiting for Drogheda to fall and they didn't. I'm giving the credit to Cooke who kept his side motivated and focused to stay the course all year.
We are all finding it hard now to fill our weekends as the season has ended so if you need a fix get yourself up to Ballinamallard only an hour away to see a game.


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Interest School Days Voice Actress Shiho Kawaragi Reveals Marriage
posted on 2012-04-16 08:30 EDT by Egan Loo
Voice actress Shiho Kawaragi revealed on Monday that she had registered her marriage in March. She apologized for announcing the news on her blog after the fact, but she noted that she has had no scheduled events recently when she could have made the announcement. She also thought about announcing the news on her birthday (April 29), but she decided that too much time would have passed by then.
Kawaragi added that she will continue to strive hard in her work. Among other roles, she played Sekai Saionji in the School Days visual novel and anime franchise as well as Cheria Barnes in the Tales of Graces role-playing game. She will reprise her Mio Nishizono role in the anime adaptation of Key/Visual Art's Little Busters! visual novel.
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Defending NASCAR Nationwide series NAPA 200 champion at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Ron Fellows, will be a walking, talking, driving centre of attention this weekend.
Canada's most successful NASCAR driver -- six wins (two in the Truck series and four in the Nationwide series) -- will be on the list of every Sprint Cup driver looking to notch a win at Montreal with NASCAR's top division on an off weekend not to mention sponsorship and team commitments for JR Motorsports and Hendrick Motorsports who will prepare the No. 5 Chevrolet for the race.
Yet, there is nowhere Fellows would rather be.
He joked this week that at his advanced age (he will turn 50 on Sept. 28) winning at any level of racing is something to be savoured, but doing it at the Nationwide level like he did in Montreal last year is even more special.
"I guess I have more in common with Mark Martin that just driving the No. 5 Chevrolet," Fellows said. "We were both born in (the 1950s)."
And both have won races in their fifth decade.
Fellows has to be considered a favourite to become the first repeat winner at Montreal, with his experience and the resources of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rick Hendrick at his disposal.
"I know they will give me a great car," he said. "And the crew they have assembled for me is the same one we won with last year."
Besides the competition from Cup regulars such as Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick and Marcos Ambrose, Fellows also will have to watch for Patrick Carpentier, who has finished second twice at his home track, who will be driving the No. 99 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota.
"The Toyotas were very strong at Watkins Glen and I expect them to be strong in Montreal," Fellows said.
As for Carpentier, a native of the Montreal suburb of Joliette, he's ready to move up one step on the podium.
"I am really looking forward to running at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve," he said. "We've got the Sprint Cup guys and some good road-course racers like Ron who won it last year. Jacques Villeneuve is planning to race and so is Carl Edwards. There are quite a few guys coming up here so it is going to be interesting. We will see how it will all play out."
Dancing with Danica
It's possible that Danica Patrick -- the most sought after race-car driver in North America it seems -- may finally have decided where she will race in the 2010 season.
During this past weekend, Patrick told media members that she has pretty much abandoned the idea of racing in NASCAR -- especially after such noteworthy experts as Darrell Waltrip advised her against it.
She also must have seen the steep learning curve during her frequent visits to various Sprint Cup team shops in North Carolina over the past few months.
"The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know," Patrick said at California's Infineon Raceway. "Every team has its pitfalls and its people that are difficult. I just like some of the changes that are being made in the (Andretti-Green Racing) team, and that's good for me."
Or maybe it was a chat with IRL champion and Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti, who may have passed on his tales of NASCAR horror when he tried stock cars in 2008.
Also, she has commented frequently this season about how her performance has improved under the direct tutelage of team owner Michael Andretti, and now that he is complete control at AGR, she likes what's in store for her even though a contract has yet to be inked beyond this year.
And finally, driving the spike into Tony Stewart's heart, she added that "there are no other teams other than AGR, Ganassi and Penske that you'd want to go to."
Patrick also said in an interview with racer.com that the IRL also must step up its commitment to not only her but to other top stars in the series.
"I'm not the only show here, that's for darn sure," she said. "There are a lot of great personalities. I wish the other drivers' sponsors would put them on the map more than they do."
Finish lines
Formula One leader Brawn GP apparently has found a new sponsor with deep pockets to keep the team afloat at least through the next three seasons. Virgin, which has footed the bill this season, will move to another team in 2010 ... German sports car racing giant Audi has announced it will join French rival Peugeot in contesting Petit Le Mans in the American Le Mans Series next month, fielding two of its R15 TDis with Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello, and Lucas Luhr and Marco Werner sharing the two cars ... ESPN is reporting that big changes are coming at Richard Childress Racing. "We're getting ready to make a lot of changes to hopefully change (the performance)," the sports network quoted team owner Richard Childress as saying.


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'Continente 2010' Reaches Millions with the Gospel
Apr 06, 2010, 14:37 ET from Luis Palau Association
Evangelist Luis Palau partners with Spanish television network Enlace during Easter Holy Week
DALLAS, April 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International evangelist Luis Palau, in partnership with Spanish television network Enlace, concluded on Easter Sunday a massive media outreach that reached millions of people throughout Latin America with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The event, called Continente 2010, aired live television and radio broadcasts each weekday evening throughout Easter Holy Week, March 29-April 4, 2010. The live call-in format for "Night Talk" ("Luis Palau Responde," in Spanish) employed call screeners in 26 countries. Callers were connected with Palau in the Enlace studio in Dallas, Texas, or with another Christian counselor. At any given time 700 telephone lines throughout the Latin world could be active. And with more than 5,350 television and radio partners re-broadcasting the Enlace program, event organizers estimate a reach to tens of millions of people every evening.
"I spoke with callers from Argentina, Guatemala, California, Honduras, and El Salvador," said Palau, naming just a few. "Each told me about deep-seated, difficult issues they were facing – from divorce and sexual addiction or assault to depression, suicide, and even murder. I shared the truth of the love and forgiveness found in Jesus Christ that is available to everyone. Many made first-time commitments to Jesus Christ right there with me on the phone. Only God knows how many more who were watching or listening also gave their lives to Christ!"
Callers making a faith decision could receive a free copy of the New Testament and follow-up material through the local United Bible Societies. They were also connected to a local church in their area for further follow-up. More than 685 churches registered as partners with Continente 2010, many offering live or delayed broadcasts of the show. All were committed to following up with the new believers referred to them.
The media blitz culminated with a special Easter Sunday afternoon service at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The two-hour service featured Palau, worship leader Marcos Witt, and a number of guest artists. It was aired by Enlace throughout Latin America.
Palau first started counseling people on live television 45 years ago when in 1965 he was invited by HCJB-TV in Quito, Ecuador to take calls from spiritual seekers and questioning skeptics.
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I'm usually OK with porn. I watch it myself and have watched it with former boyfriends however, my current boyfriend has always refused to let me watch his porn with him, and recently I learned why. The porn he watches is full of incredibly disturbing sado-masochistic porn, which I had no idea he was even slightly into. We've been together for almost two years! I'm definitely not into this kind of thing, and it makes me uncomfortable that he is. Can I approach him about this? And if so, what should I say? I don't want to ban him from porn that would be hypocritical, I'm just so shocked, and I feel like I need to know what about this turns him on.
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When it comes to a couple's sex life, I think communication should always be open, honest, and direct so don't turn this into a secret you carry around or a beat around the bush conversation. Just let him know that you're aware of the particular kind of porn that he's into, and while you don't want him to stop watching it, you'd like to learn more about it. Ask him gentle questions, and avoid any kind of statements that might imply that you think something is wrong with him — if he's been trying to hide this from you, he's probably scared of being judged.
There are many misconceptions about S&M so don't let the stereotypes many of us inevitably carry around steer the conversation; instead, just hear what he has to say. Together you might want to determine how this particular sexual interest will or will not play a role in your own bedroom. And no matter what, know that it's OK if you don't feel comfortable with participating in such sexual play. Now that you've learned about his fantasies, it may take some time to adjust to, so be patient with him and yourself.


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'Meet the Teacher' night Thursday at GISD
A reminder that the Gause ISD " meet the teachers night" w ill be 5- 7 p. m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at the school. Teachers are having in-service training this week and students w ill return to class Monday, Aug. 22.
Don't forget that early registration deadline for the 3rd annual Gause Sugarloaf 5K and Fun Run, sponsored by the Gause Athletic Boosters, is Saturday, Aug. 27. Entry fee is $10 and on the day of the race is $15.
If you would like to donate items to the Gause Community Improvement Program Founders Day raffle or country store, please bring it to me or give me a call at 979-279-2472.
The home of Wanda and Alfred Coats and Mildred Ely was the setting for a family birthday lunch Sunday for family members Noah Coldiron, Chelsi Cold- iron, Natalie Rasco, Lauren and Blaine Ward, Margie Alexander and Caitlin Coats.
Joining them for the Mexican food lunch were Ray and Paula Coats, Caitlin, Rebecca and friend Cory, Bryce and Natalie Rasco and her parents from Kansas, Lori Coats, Sherri and James Rasco, Phillip Rasco, Margie Alexander, Lauren and Blaine Ward and Grant.
Jerry and Renee' Vinton, Seth, Calla and Isaac recently spent a day at Barton Springs in Austin. That was the first time I had thought about Barton Springs in years. We went there when I was in school and after having children, Wanda Coats and I took our children there for a day in the summers.
That has been a number of years back. Sherri Coats Rasco says she can remember when we took them, but I haven't thought to ask my older ones. Seth Vinton celebrated his 12th birthday on Friday with a pizza and swim party at the home of he and his family. He and the boy classmates he invited, plus his dad, had a sleep over.
Saturday morning, we attended the St. Joseph High School football scrimmage in Anderson. Grandson Connelly Cooper is a member of team. This is something new for him. He is a sophomore this year and its his first ever school year to play football.
On Saturday evening, a number of Connelly's family members joined he and his family, Kelly and Chris Cooper and Cameron, at Kyle Field to set up seats for the Aggies football season. This helps fulfill community service activities that Connelly and his parents are required to have.
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We are still waiting for some good student contributions on this problem but here are some thoughts to help you :
You could start with the three shape posibilities in this illustration :
First the triangle : suppose a length of say 20 cm was folded in the centre, for which angle would the cross-section area be greatest ? If the length had been 40 cm instead of 20 cm would that change your answer ?
Now the rectangle cross-section : maybe start with an overall length of 20 cm again and try different proportions of side length to base. What proportion created the largest area, was that a surprise or an expected result ?
Finally, for now, the arc : for a specified length, say 20 cm, you could curve it a lot or a little. If you curve it a lot you will have more of the full circle but it's a smaller circle. If you curve the material only a little you get less of a larger circle. A spreadsheet might help you find the best choice and ease the burden of calculation.
I hope you enjoy finding that result, if you didn't guess it. Now compare all three results : notice anything ? Can you account for that ?


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Family business owners who are thinking about selling their companies and want to tilt the process to their advantage should start planning immediately.
"One reason our family business had a successful succession was because we started the process early," says Laura McNally, part of the third generation at McNally International Inc., a leading Canadian tunneling and marine contractor.
Ms. McNally says her father and uncle decided to bring in an outside adviser and embrace the creation of a family forum to plan for succession. One of the tools introduced was a "three circle" decision-making model that directed three questions: Is this a decision for the family? Is it for the shareholder? Or is it a challenge for management? Each circle involved different stakeholders, which added complexity to the process, but it worked.
Even though the third-generation family employees were not shareholders, it was decided that it would be sensible to include them in ownership transition discussions because they held important positions in the company. As Ms. McNally's father and uncle started to step back from day-to-day operations, they needed a plan to do it in an orderly way. Ms. McNally played a key role as change agent working closely with other senior managers.
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Pro Report: FTC set to sue Amazon over kids' in-app purchases — Senate GM hearing set — Lawmakers look for new ways to target tax evaders
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FTC SET TO SUE AMAZON OVER KIDS' IN-APP PURCHASES: More from Katy Bachman and Erin Mershon [ http://politico.pro/1qn7HOk]: "The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to sue Amazon over in-app purchases made by kids without parental consent. In a copy of the complaint obtained by POLITICO, the FTC charges that Amazon often failed to obtain parents' informed consent to the purchases. Amazon retains 30 percent of all revenue from in-app charges, which range from $0.99 to $99.99. That can add up to 'tens of millions' since Amazon first began billing for in-app charges in 2011, the agency says in the complaint."
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WHILE YOU WERE WORKING: Fed chair Janet Yellen talks economic resilience, while a Senate panel sets a hearing on GM's recall crisis; You're not using your electronic devices on taxi and takeoff, a report finds; And lawmakers are coming up with some creative ways to get the money you owe in taxes.
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YELLEN: NO NEED TO ADJUST MONETARY POLICY TO ADDRESS FINANCIAL STABILITY: Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that she does not see a need to deviate from the current monetary policy approach and its focus on price stability and maximum employment in order to address financial stability concerns. Yellen emphasized that policymakers should focus first on tougher standards to boost the resilience of the financial system. "This focus on resilience differs from much of the public discussion, which often concerns whether some particular asset class is experiencing a 'bubble' and whether policymakers should attempt to pop the bubble," she said. "Because a resilient financial system can withstand unexpected developments, identification of bubbles is less critical." Read her full speech here: http://politico.pro/1lU6Hjt
SENATE COMMERCE SETS GM HEARING FOR JULY 17: The Senate Commerce subcommittee on consumer protection will hold a second hearing on the GM recall crisis on July 17 at 10 a.m. The witness list for the hearing, entitled "Examining Accountability and Corporate Culture in Wake of the GM Recalls," is still being finalized, a spokesman for subcommittee chair Sen. Claire McCaskill said. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has already held two hearings on the GM recall, but Democratic senators have been more aggressive in proposing legislative fixes.
STUDY: GADGET USE ON PLANES 'VIRTUALLY FLAT' SINCE RULE CHANGE: Air travelers used to chafe bitterly against having to put away their iPods and Kindles during takeoff and landing, but a new study out today suggests that even though the restrictions on use below 10,000 feet have been scrapped, people don't seem to be using gadgets much more than before. The ongoing study [ http://bit.ly/1iYo8Qb], by DePaul University's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, found that technology use on airlines "remained virtually flat and continues to lag behind other modes, suggesting that the relaxation of the FAA policy on the use of personal electronic devices is having little effect." Meanwhile, the use of personal electronics on buses and trains is up, the researchers found. The study speculates that usage on rail and buses may be outpacing that of airlines simply because there's more space in which to comfortably use them. "Technology use on Amtrak and discount city-to-city buses is being fueled in part by the superlative environments these modes offer passengers," it says.
Relevant (but only slightly): Why we cry on planes — via The Atlantic: http://theatln.tc/TPziv1
LAWMAKERS TURN TO STEALTH TAX MEASURES: Brian Faler writes [ http://politico.pro/1sYmx15]: "Owe back taxes? Lawmakers want to cancel your passport. They want to give the IRS more power to investigate you. And enlist private debt collectors to help track down your old debts. If you're a doctor, they want to seize your Medicare payments. They'd also like a bit more information about the mortgage interest tax deduction you're claiming. Congress may be deadlocked over tax increases, but lawmakers are finding lots of agreement on another way to raise revenue: throwing the book at tax dodgers."
1994 BATTERY CHARGE SURFACES FOR GOP CHALLENGER: Nicholas Fandos with more [ http://politico.pro/1o9GXgP]: "In his underdog campaign for a House seat, California Republican Steve Adams often touts his 15-year career in law enforcement. What he doesn't mention is his own brush with the law. While living in Kansas in 1994, Adams was arrested and charged with committing battery against a woman with whom he was having an extra-marital relationship, court records show. (The charges were later dropped as part of an agreement.) … Adams, who is running to unseat Democratic Rep. Mark Takano, downplays the previously unreported incident, insisting it was not violent — 'I have never hit any female in my life,' he said. And it's far from clear whether voters will be swayed by a case from two decades ago."
COMMON CORE TEST ANXIETY: Here are Stephanie Simon and Caitlin Emma [ http://politico.pro/1iYqTRF]: "A new front has opened in the Common Core wars — over testing contracts. The high-stakes battle is undermining one of the Obama administration's most prized initiatives: its vision, backed by more than $370 million in federal funds, of testing students across the country on a common set of exams in math, reading and writing. The administration wants children in Mississippi to be measured against the same bar as children in Massachusetts or Michigan. But now a testing revolt is spreading across the country, adding to a slew of troubles for the Common Core initiative, which began as a bipartisan effort but has come under fire from angry parents and teachers across the political spectrum."
— Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker participates in a discussion on the 21 st Century Workforce at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Noon; Aspen Institute campus.
— Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and R.I. Governor Lincoln Chafee hold a news conference on the cash management plan for the Highway Trust Fund. 12:30 p.m., R.I. State House.
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