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I need to flash back to my stock rom for just a few minutes to get my GPS working again (http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=2090&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Version%20Model%20Network%20Owner%20Summary%20Stars%20Priority). Everything I read says I need windows to do this, is there a rom I can download and just restore it with clockwork mod?
How can I flash back to the stock rom for HTC EVO 4G/Supersonic using just the phone and clockwork mod recovery and/or rom manager?
http://goo-inside.me/evo/stock/ruu/ provides a straightforward guide, reproduced below, of how to revert to a stock ROM, and it looks like all you need is ClockworkMod. You probably want the newest Dec. 15th software linked on that page. Heed the warning!
Just to note: You can actually do this from any Sense-based ROM - it doesn't need to be "stock" and it doesn't need to be unrooted. The important thing is the dialer app, because Sense's dialer has the special ##GPSCLRX# code in it and the AOSP dialer does not.
Probably the easiest thing to do is simply to get a Sense ROM and flash it like you normally would either via ROM Manager or manually via your recovery. There's a stock (rooted) 3.70 here, but you could also use something like Fresh 3.5 or MikFroyo if you prefer.
If you want to actually go back to a stock and fully unrooted ROM, then Matthew Read's answer is a good explanation which doesn't require Windows (or a PC at all, really).

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Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O Lord. —Psalm 25:6-7 read more
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I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. —Philippians 3:8-9 read more
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Okay i started the post at 9am but am just gettin around to writing it now (Happy afternoon!). I really feel like the walls of time are closing in on me. There's barely any time to scratch my butt let alone have a heart to heart with you telling you all the
joyous mischevious things I got into this weekend.. I dont even know where to begin. So when in doubt, you can make love to my food photos.
Mars' late night pre-birthday rendezvous at Sushiyama (10 hearts out of 10)
Whats better than an impromptu late night sake session with 3 of your bestest friends? nothing, really. And of course stop #2 of the night, dessert and drinksies at our usual spot – Martini's!
There's nothing I love more than spending time with those worthy of it. Happy buurday, boo!
Peking Duck at Golden Phoenix (8 angry chinese drivers out of 13 drivers)
mmm peking duck. This no meat thing isnt as hard as i thought it'd be lol. I'll let you know once i actually stick to it.
Chewie's (4 hip thrusts out of 7)
I'd like to think that I'm a fried chicken ambassador so when Ray said this joint had it, it was on like donkey kong. We had some oysters too which were good but the chicken was blah. Funny enough the waffles were the best part of the dish. Not coming back, but with my horrible memory i'll be there this weekend telling you the same story the following Monday.
Dim Sum at Happy Valley with my little cousins (5 melty kisses out of 5)
I've trained my little ones well. We were gettin it in like crazy! Ate as though it were our last meal. love it!
Xu's Wonton (4 fist pumps out of 6)
Ray took me here to educate me on XLB aka xiu long bao, aka the soup dumpling that will burn the fuck out of your mouth if you're not careful. It was my first time eating it properly, bite the top off, suck the soup, (add vinegar to opening) and slam the dumpling. Only managed to fuck up twice! yay. The soup was a bit too buttery/fatty for me.
Mexican night for Mars' birthday DAY! (100 warm hugs and kisses out of 100 rainbows and butterflies)
Love mexican food, love my girls for lovin it too. Guac, bbq chicken, bombass terra chips (so eggspensive that we're saivng the rest for when the pope visits) and dip for days. Btw, I did that soy vanilla ice cream thing… I dont fuck with low fat stuff. First and last time ever! But the rice pudding, strawberries and apple crumble were bomb dot com.
Fatty Cow Hot Pot, my second dinner after already eating at home. (5 mango puddings out of 5)
I swear I have a separate stomach for hot pot. Ray pointed out hot pot season is almost over since its getting warm out, to which i responded with "shut up!"
Home BBQ with my little cousins (50 angel fairies out of 10, they're the bombest kids..above and beyond)
Oh right, so yeah I'm going to Vegas in a month and I'm on this super strict no food diet. Can you tell? lol.
Okay enough of me and what I put into my mouth this week, what did you put in yours? something delicious I hope! Ice cream perhaps? some vodka soda? teehee. Anyways this took me all day to write but I can't wait to update you on what I've been up to the past few. Food, honeydrippin, dancing, making new friends, music, partying, kisses.. ah, come back tomorrow..we can chit chat then k? mmmmmuah! xo.


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GENESEO, N.Y. - SUNY Geneseo's Festival Chorus and Symphony Orchestra will feature two soloists during a joint holiday concert Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. in Wadsworth Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Kurau is a frequent soloist with many of the finest musical organization in upstate New York, including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Rochester Oratorio Society and Chamber Music Rochester. Kurau's recent performances have included an evening of opera arias and chamber music with Chamber Music Rochester, a live broadcast of music of Gershwin and Porter on "Live from Hochstein," and a live broadcast with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra commemorating the victims and rescure workers of the September 11th tragedies. International performances have taken her to Germany, Austria, Finland, Japan, China and Korea. Kurau also teaches English lyric diction at the Eastman School of Music, where she earned her doctorate, and also serves on the faculty at the Hochstein School of Music in Rochester. She received a master's degree from the University of Missouri.
Hudson has performed more than 20 opera/lyric theater roles. He earned both his doctorate and a master's degree from Eastman. In addition, he holds a master's degree in voice performance from the University of Iowa. Prior to his appointment at SUNY-Oswego, he taught at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Concord University in West Virginia and Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
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Until recently, I believed that recursive=decidable, subscribing to this Wikipedia quote: "In computability theory, a set is decidable, computable, or recursive if there is an algorithm that terminates after a finite amount of time and correctly decides whether or not a given object belongs to the set." But my confidence in equating 'recursive' and 'decidable' has been undermined by encountering intriguing work of Benjamin Wells that seems to point to decidable but nonrecursive theories and sets:
[1] B. Wells, "Is There a Nonrecursive Decidable Equational Theory?" J. Minds Machines, Volume 12, Number 2, 2002, 301-324.
[2] B. Wells, "Hypercomputation by definition," Theor. Comput. Sci., 317, 1-3 (Jun. 2004), 191-207.
He has constructed "finitely based pseudorecursive" equational theories which Tarski (his advisor) believed are decidable. My (shakey) understanding based on these two papers is as follows. $T$ is the equational theory, and $T_n$ is the subset of $T$ consisting of the equations in which no more than $n$ distinct variables occur. Each $T_n$ is recursive, but $T$ is not recursive. For each $T_n$, there is a procedure for deciding whether an arbitrary equation is in $T_n$; so there is a "catalog" of these procedures indexed by $n$. The $T_n$ are individually recursive but they are not "uniformly recursive" in $n$, apparently because the catalog is too chaotically arranged for indexing. Despite reading Wells' description[1] of the sense in which $T$ might or should be considered decidable, I do not understand it. (I am well beyond my expertise here, pushed into this unfamiliar territory by work with a student.)
I have two concrete questions. First, is there later work on nonrecursive but decidable theories? Has Wells' challenge to resolve "the current impasse" been addressed by others? Is there acceptance that there is indeed an impasse?
Second and relatedly, I am especially interested if other models of computation ("hypercomputation"?) have been suggested to capture the sense in which $T$ is decidable by extensions of Turing machines. Wells' 2004 summary[2] is negative: "So far, there has emerged no concrete extension of computing models corresponding to the extension of decidability to finitely based pseudorecursive theories."


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If a player moves through multiple squares threatened by a single opponent, does that player provoke in each square he moves through or only the first? I became confused when I saw the wording in the core rules that discusses how Combat Reflexes interacts with this.
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A character can usually only make one AoO per round, or more with Combat Reflexes or other abilities. But that's not the real question - what provokes an AoO?
An opponent can provoke multiple AoOs from the same person in a given round easily, see the Pathfinder SRD section for the relevant rules. Generally you only provoke one AoO from a given opponent per ACTION (not per round). So if you are in melee with someone, and guzzle a potion and then run away, you provoke twice. One move action only provokes once, even though you may move out of multiple threatened squares. Heck, if you are getting extra actions somehow, you can provoke some more AoOs too. Whether they get to take all those AoOs is dependent on them, but provoking them is dependent on your actions.
May I quote the SRD, emphasis mine:
But if you have Combat Reflexes, and someone provokes two AoOs from you in a round (which is trivially done if they are goons), you get two extra attacks on them. In fact there are other feats and abilities that can cause movement that provokes AoOs not during the opponent's turn - if that happens you can get a whole raft of AoOs in the same round on them. (For example, Greater Bull Rush.)
Also note you don't have to take an AoO if you don't want to - you can ignore someone who provokes and save your AoO for later (like if a bunch of people are charging through your line and you want to stab the second guy in line instead of the first one).
Normally a character may make only one attack of opportunity per round - period. Combat Reflexes allows the PC to make one additional attack of opportunity per round up to the character's Dexterity mod. (1) (2)


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MCLENNAN COUNTY (November 6, 2012)—The public is invited to join in the celebration of the completion of renovations at the McLennan County Courthouse Friday.
A presentation of its history, tours, live music and an old-fashioned rally are expected to get underway at the event along with a tented seated dinner.
The building is more than 100 years old and underwent structural repairs, received a new roof and a new paint job.
"We want to express appreciation to the community, commissioners and others associated with the courthouse for working so hard to preserve one of the most historic buildings in our county," Historic Waco Foundation spokesperson Rebecca Maxwell said.
The foundation is selling tickets for the event which is set to begin at 6 p.m.
The cost for Historic Waco Foundation members is $75 per person or $80 for nonmembers.
The event is open to the public and will be held at the courthouse, located at 501 Washington Ave.
To purchase tickets or for more information, call (254) 753-5166.


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My 2001 Honda Civic needs a new muffler every two (2) years or so, because the inlet pipe corrodes just after the union. Is this a common problem, or would installing a better quality muffler prevent this? Aren't most exhaust system components stainless steel, how is it that it corrodes so quickly?
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Stainless steel is merely corrosion resistant, not corrosion proof, and some are better than others. My 1991 Toyota with 251,000 miles (including daily driving in the rust belt Winters) is still on its original exhaust (getting rusty, but no leaks/holes). My 1995 Mitsubishi with only 116,000 miles, rarely Winter driven is already on its third. This time around I spent more money and had a nice custom one fabricated out of higher quality materials... I thought the first replacement exhaust was a good one, but it rusted out in only 9 years.
I believe that the OEM muffler for the Honda Civic is only aluminized steel, not stainless steel. As such, it doesn't even have the higher resistance to rust that a stainless part will have.
As noted previously, a stainless part is only resistant to corrosion, not immune (nothing really is). If you choose to go with an aftermarket stainless part, you can visually inspect the connecting flange and welds. You want to see a nice thick piece of metal with solid welds.
My preference is to purchase a stainless replacement and use that for as many years as possible. I hate the sound that a progressively degrading muffler makes over time.
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Mortgage rules still unimproved
The American dream of homeownership was never intended for everyone. One hundred years ago, fewer than half of U.S. households owned their home. By 1980, the ownership rate was up to 65.6 percent, and for the next 17 years, it fluctuated between 63.8 percent and 65.7 percent.
That was all the market would bear because not everyone has the wherewithal to own a home, and banks refused to write mortgages unless applicants put up a substantial down payment and proved their ability to repay. While banks operated under sensible rules, delinquency and foreclosure rates were confined to low, narrow ranges: 3.1 percent to 5.8 percent for delinquencies and 0.33 percent to 3.7 percent for foreclosures, according to census data.
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Nike Free Run 3+ NSW Women's Running Shoes
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The Nike Free Run 3 Women's Running Shoes are comfortable and highly flexible so your feet become stronger. The running shoes provide a customized, barefoot-like feel. The lightweight upper features superior breathability with mesh panels, suede overlays and a modified Nike Free outsole with flex grooves enhances the foot's flexibility and stability.


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I have an old pc game (win95) that I'm trying to play through wine on my ubuntu box. I got it running and all that pretty jazz using this code;
$ xinit /usr/bin/xterm -- :1 -ac -depth 8
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But for some reason, certain shades of white are black, and visa versa. Is there a way to fix this, or am I stuck with it?


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This special "Black Edition" touring tankbag from Touratech was designed to perfectly match the Triple Black BMW F800GS. Packed with features, it's the perfect companion for touring on and off road.
Featuring a capacity of 16 liters or 22 liters (expanded) this tank bag has plenty of room for most equipment you want to keep handy while you're riding. The top of the bag has a large, removable mapcase, the sides feature two smaller zippered pockets, and the back has a convenient bungee for stashing your gloves during a fuel or border stop. The inside of the bag features a document pocket, and organizers for your I.D., pens, and other small items.
This tank bag is made from a combination of PVC coated polyester and Teflon-coated Cordura which is highly water and dust resistant. All exterior zippers are waterproof as well. If you want to completely protect your tankbag from hard rain, please purchase the optional waterproof tankbag cover.
The mounting system for this bag is quick and secure, so you'll never have to worry about the contents, or take too long at a gas stop. The bag even features integrated reflective piping and accents for added visibility. With its convenient carry handle and additional backpack straps, the bag is also easy to carry when you're off the bike.


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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division will hold a public meeting on May 24, 2011 to gather public input and discuss management decisions for the bass fishery on Lake Allatoona. Fisheries biologists will present information on the spotted bass fishery and discuss a proposed length limit change. Those interested are encouraged to bring this meeting to the attention of others that also may be interested in participating.
The meeting will take place on May 24, 2011 from 7 pm – 9 pm at the Cartersville Civic Center (435 W. Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120).
This meeting site is accessible to people with physical disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Keith Weaver at (770) 761-3014 no later than May 20, 2011.
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Yes, it IS cooler to shave with an imported steel dagger. But you're not that sort of person. No, really. You're not. Stick with this.
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I got this as a gift about 3 months ago and used it once. It sucks!! I would save your money and just get a Mach 3
Come on guys!! Classic wet shaving is the way to go... can be almost therapeutic :)
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New High Pressure Technology features superior power to weight ratio
MAY 26, 2010 La Mirada, Calif. – Makita, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results, is proud to announce the release of its new high pressure pneumatics technology. The new technology dramatically increases air pressure created in the compressor and delivered to pneumatic nailers, resulting in a superior power to weight ratio and a more efficient system than conventional compressors and nailers.
The launch of Makita's new high pressure pneumatics consists of the 2.5 HP High Pressure Air Compressor (AC310H), the 2-1/2" High Pressure Siding Coil Nailer (AN610H), and the 3-1/2" High Pressure Framing Coil Nailer (AN911H). These innovative products are Makita's first steps into high pressure pneumatics technology that will meet the demands for larger nails, higher capacity, and greater versatility in a range of materials, including the increasingly dense engineered lumber used in framing construction.
"High pressure technology allows Makita to engineer more compact tools that weigh less and feel better, yet deliver more power and results for the end user," said Joe Soto, Product Manager, Pneumatics and Residential Construction. "Makita's high pressure compressor and nailers have the capacity and the versatility to deliver more consistent nailing results through a wide variety of soft, hard and dense materials. With this increased efficiency, productivity and performance, Makita High Pressure is the future of pneumatics."
The heart of Makita's high pressure pneumatics is the 2.5HP High Pressure Air compressor. With a high pressure 1.6 gallon tank, the AC310H provides the same capacity as a conventional 5-gallon tank at 120 PSI, but with less noise and a more compact size for easier transport. The AC310H has a more efficient four-pole induction motor operating at 1,720 RPM for greater displacement at lower RPM with lower noise, and a highly-efficient dual-head (2-stage) pump that builds up to 400 PSI capacity. The low amp draw reduces the incidence of tripper breakers and voltage drop during start up.
The AC310H has dual capacity, with two universal couplers for conventional nailers (3.6 CFM at 90 PSI) and two couplers for high pressure nailers (2.7 CFM at 300 PSI). It has an oil-less pump for maintenance-free operation, and a roll cage and kick plate to withstand extreme jobsite environments. The large rubberized bumpers are designed for added durability, with large regulator knobs for easier adjustments.
The AN610H can operate at 140-320 PSI, and with its high pressure capacity and superior power to weight ratio is up to 30% more compact than a conventional nailer. The AN610H also weighs less – only 4.2 lbs. – yet holds up to 400 nails in sizes ranging from 1-1/4" to 2-1/2". With increased pressure for driving each nail, the AN610H delivers more consistent flush nailing. Tool-less depth adjustments have been engineered to provide the option of precise flush or countersink nailing, and a 2-mode selector trigger switch allows the user to select sequential or contact driving options.
The AN610H has an easy-load nail canister and a see-through window. The canister base adjusts easily for various nail sizes, delivering faster, more efficient loading for increased productivity. For user comfort, there are large rubberized grips, a tool hook to keep the nailer close by while not in use, and a multi-directional exhaust port to direct exhaust air away from the user.
Like the AN610H, The AN911H can operate at high pressure (180-320 PSI). The AN911H has the power to consistently drive larger nails into dense materials like OSB, LVL, and glue lam, giving framing contractors one nailer to handle all of their framing needs. The AN911H has a superior power to weight ratio: up to 30% more compact with up to 30% less weight than a conventional nailer. It weighs only 5.3 lbs. yet holds up to 300 nails in sizes ranging from 1-3/4" to 3-1/2" x .162" shank diameter. With increased pressure for driving each nail, the AN911H delivers more consistent flush nailing. Tool-less depth adjustments have been engineered to provide the option of precise flush or countersink nailing, and a 2-mode selector trigger switch allows the user to select sequential or contact driving options.
The AN911H has an easy-load nail canister and a see-through window, with a nail size adjustment base for increased productivity. The canister base adjusts easily for various nail sizes, delivering faster, more efficient loading for increased productivity. For user comfort, there are large rubberized grips, a tool hook to keep the nailer close by while not in use. The AN911H is ideal for framers using soft, hard and dense materials, as well as engineered lumber including LVL, OSB, and glue lam.
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A Pennsylvania man faces charges after police say he stole a bag of marijuana held as evidence because he couldn't resist the smell.
David Allan Thompson, 27, of Charleroi, Pa., stopped at the police station to provide unspecified information, The Associated Press reported.
He's accused of nabbing the pot as an officer was was logging it as evidence from a drug seizure that night.
When confronted outside the station, Thompson confessed and said, "I just couldn't help myself. That bud smelled so good," according to the Observer-Reporter newspaper.
He was charged with theft, receiving stolen property, tampering with or fabricating evidence, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. His next court appearance is Aug. 23.


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I posted this on regular SO before I found the Facebook-specific one, so hopefully it will get some more love here.
I have an iOS app that is successfully posting to Facebook via the FBConnect SDK. I have registered the app in Facebook as a native iPhone app and filled out the required data (bundle ID, app store id, etc), however I am running into one small, but very annoying issue.
When the app posts to the user's feed, the message has a "via App Name" link that presumably goes to the app store, or somewhere sensible. This link never work, it always goes to a page stating "Page not found", with no helpful information.
The link is of the form: http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=${app.id}
I have verified that the ID that it is putting in there is in fact my app ID. Can anyone shed some light on what might be causing this and some possible fixes?


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Brian don't do chang bang.
by Wu Shen June 01, 2005
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Top Definition
To be stood up. Particularly by a asian dude.
You got chang banged by Jonathon?
by bpear March 03, 2007
A group of 3 or more people of asian decent engaging in sexual intercourse
Damn dude, last night i just had a chang bang with those 4 hot asian cheerleaders!
by 50 tyson February 08, 2011
Barhopping or picking up hookers in Changwon, South Korea. Usually done by U.S. Navy personnel stationed in Chinhae.
Dude, we just went Changbanging, and Bill just fucked a 50 year old hooker!
by Ugly Ginger January 09, 2011
The result of leaving a Florida party at 7 in the morning with a smile on your face after listening to DJ Chang all night long.
Q: What did you do last night?
A: Went to a party last night and was Chang Banged.
A: Went to a party last night and was Chang Banged.
by Florida Music Rocks February 10, 2010
raping an asian person in the butthole or ?vajayjay?
lets go changbang ming ching ling
by Daniel A. Gibbs February 10, 2008
Holy shit! I just got chang banged!
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The process of buying a new Lexus car or truck can seem overwhelming if you don't know where to begin. Edmunds.com can get you started on the right track with a convenient directory of Lexus car dealerships in and around Wilmot, New Hampshire. Compare online price quotes on the new or used car, truck, SUV, minivan, or wagon of your choice to locate the best deals. Edmunds.com makes it easy to find trusted Lexus car dealers in Wilmot, saving car buyers time and money on what will be an important purchase.
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Ultimate-Adjust Stirrup Leathers have holes that are spaced 1/2" apart for more exact adjustment. In a length appropriate for children and small adults. 3/4" x 48".
Representing great value, Suffolk™ Stirrup Leathers are crafted to last with double stitching and stainless steel buckles.
Stainless steel Fillis Style Stirrups with white rubber pads. A classic and economical choice for all disciplines.
Wintec Webbers in leather/polyurethane. Without buckles for easy adjustment. 1"W.
Thorowgood Non-Stretch Stirrup Straps are designed for long wear. These synthetic stirrup leathers have nylon cores to resist stretching.
The versatile Peacock Fillis Stirrup is made of stainless steel with a heavy rubber band composing one branch.
The holes on the Collegiate® Half Hole Leathers are spaced 1/2" apart to provide a precise adjustment. These quality leathers perform well and look great.
Bates Leather Webbers ensure less bulk under the leg. These unique stirrup leathers place a single layer of leather under the leg, eliminating added bulk and giving a closer feel.
Nylon webbing inside Circuit Lined Stirrup Leathers prevent stretching and ensure long wear. These stirrup leathers are made of American leather and have flat, stainless steel buckles to allow close contact.
Bates Dressage Leathers feature non-stretch leather that's nylon reinforced. Special flat buckles reduce bulk under the rider's leg. 1" x 58".
The Bates Non-Stretch Stirrup Leather is reinforced with a nylon webbing core to prevent stretching. Riveted buckles lie flat under the rider's leg.
Dover England Premier Leathers are thin, yet durable. Flat buckles create less bulk and better leg contact.
Made to resist stretching, Showmark Lined Leathers gave elegantly shaped ends with fancy-stitch detail. These high-quality stirrup leathers are lined with nylon and fitted with flat, stainless steel buckles.
Hannover Ultimate-Adjust Dressage Stirrup Leathers are made in England with fine quality leather. Holes are spaced 1/2" apart for the most precise adjustment. 1" x 60".
Reflecting Pessoa's signature quality, Pessoa Non-Stretch Leathers resist stretching. These stirrup leathers are constructed with nylon cores.


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I am running Ubuntu 12.04 in a Virtual Box as guest OS. Today I have tried to enable all functions of my graphic card under Ubuntu. But all my efforts were off the mark... because my experience with Linux is relatively small...
I have tried the procedure which is described as in http://sn0v.wordpress.com/2012/05/11/installing-cuda-on-ubuntu-12-04/. Running the cuda-filepack always lead to an error like "installing driver canceled".
Then I have tried to install the Bumblebee project. But I always get the error that the bumblebee daemon is not started. After some internet research I found a test-command:
lspci -nn | grep '\[030[02]\]'
which results in:
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: InnoTek ... [80ee:beef]
I've been trying to activate the card you for hours without success.
Could you please give me some hints how to activate CUDA?
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Firefighter Fancy Dress
Somebody call 999 - our firefighter fancy dress is simply too hot to handle! There is something about the traditional fireman attire that makes women weak at the knees, whether it's the hero wearing it who is the attraction or simply the distinctive uniform itself we just do not know. One thing we are sure of is that the fire and rescue services are always a popular hit at fancy dress parties. Here at Jokers' Masquerade we have some fantastic costumes which may even reignite some enthusiasm for those who are not overly keen on dressing up. Men, rescue damsels in distress in a traditional suit. Ladies, you can look totally smokin' in a flattering sexy fire lady costume. Extinguish all thoughts of looking anywhere else if you are searching for firefighter costumes.
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At the University of Massachusetts Boston, the Clark Athletic Center has served as the home for the Beacons for more than 30 years. The multi-purpose facility has undergone numerous upgrades and serves as the primary facility for the UMass Boston Athletics Department. Click on each image to read more about the facility and to view more images. For directions to UMass Boston and the athletic facilities click here. Boston College High School Tennis Courts are located next to campus past the UMB Softball Field on the right.
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Eye-catching appeal! Created in a lovely gold-tone, this vintage-style necklace features a double strand chain with a drop pendant that contains one oval carved 25 x 18mm green glass in an adhesive setting. This floral carved piece sits on top of an oval black piece of glass that is encircled by a brass-tone lace-like design. Perfect for your next night out.
Complete the look with the matching earrings 135-816.
Part of the Sweet Romance Collection. Made in the USA.
How are created or simulated gemstones different from natural gemstones? Natural gems are created by the forces of nature and must be discovered, usually by digging in the ground or sifting through a riverbed. When these stones are created in a laboratory, they are called created, simulated or synthetic gemstones.
The purpose of creating gemstones in a laboratory isn't necessarily to reduce the cost, but also to produce larger, more perfectly consistent stones. Created or simulated gems can be made of any material. Synthetic gems, however, share virtually all chemical, optical and physical characteristics of their natural mineral counterparts.
Austrian crystals: These are known for their excellent reflective quality and prismatic brilliance. This man-made crystal is created using natural minerals and quartz sand, which are then heated and slowly cooled using a process similar to that of creating hand-blown glass. This process creates an end product that can be fashioned into a beautiful crystal.
A special machine is used to create a highly faceted crystal. The crystals are cut in various directions, which allows for excellent light refraction, exceptional brilliance and unsurpassed color quality at an affordable price.
Today Swarovski® is one of the largest suppliers of high-end crystals. In the late 1800s, Daniel Swarovski invented a machine to cut crystal with extreme precision. He patented his technique and to this day, only select Swarovski family members and employees have unrestricted access to the production facility that creates these crystals. They are used to decorate everything from stilettos and sculptures, to chandeliers, jewelry and clothing.


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The State University of New York at Geneseo is among 15 colleges and universities named a higher education value by Yahoo! Finance.
The highly viewed financial news and research Web site highlighted Geneseo's high quality yet affordable liberal arts education in its review of "15 Fantastic Higher Education Values."
Among others on the list were the University of Virginia, Arizona State University, University of California at Santa Barbara, Iowa State University, the University of Colorado and Hunter College (part of the City University of New York system).
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Delivering Oracle DBaaS: Journey to Enterprise Cloud with Oracle Database 12c
By B R Clouse-Oracle on Jun 25, 2013
The release of Oracle Database 12c is accompanied by extensive supporting collateral that details the new features and options of this major release. But with so much to read and investigate, where to start? If you don't have the time to pore through everything, then you may wish organize your reading in terms of the use case you're most interested in. If your interest is Database as a Service in private database clouds then may I suggest that you start here:
Accelerate the Journey to Enterprise Cloud with Oracle Database 12c
This paper describes the phases of the journey to enterprise cloud, and enumerates the new features and options in Oracle Database 12c that support each phase. Oracle Multitenant figures prominently, but it's not the only cloud-enabling topic: Oracle Database Quality of Service Management, Application Continuity, Automatic Data Optimization, Global Data Services and Active Data Guard Far Sync all deliver key benefits for delivering database as a service.
Further reading and research is suggested by the references included in the paper.
Happy clouding!


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North Carolina unemployment rate drops 8.9 percent
Published: Friday, May 17, 2013 at 12:20 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, May 17, 2013 at 12:20 p.m.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent in April — the lowest in the state in four years.
The state's unemployment rate was 9.2 percent in March.
"This is very encouraging for North Carolina," said John Coleman, economics professor at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
The state Commerce Department said Friday the number of people unemployed fell by 15,259 between March and April. On the downside, nearly 4,200 fewer people held jobs than in March.
The industry with the largest monthly increase: Leisure and hospitality services, which added 6,100 jobs. It was followed by financial activities with 2,000; government with 1,300, and professional and business services with 1,300.
January 2009 was the last time the state's unemployment rate was at 8.9 percent.
The unemployment picture is improving on the national level. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent in April from 7.6 percent the previous month
Coleman said the report contained good news about North Carolina's economy.
"What's encouraging about the report is the large drop in the number of unemployed," he said. That number seems to have more to do with new jobs than people who are deciding to give up rather than keep competing for work.
He also said the new figures bode well for North Carolina in the future.
"It used to be in the 1990s that the unemployment rate in North Carolina was about one and a half percentage points lower than the national average," Coleman said. "But since about 2000, it moved to having an unemployment rate higher than the national average.
"Hopefully we can reverse that trend and get it back below the national average. I think these indicators are suggesting that employment is heading in the right direction," he said.
North Carolina has added has added 73,300 jobs in the past year, when the unemployment rate was 9.4 percent.
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Most applicants to Webb are unmarried and between the ages of 16 and 24 on the date of admission. Homeschooled students and students from other colleges are also welcome to apply.
Regardless of AP scores or previous college coursework all students enter Webb as freshmen. Selection is made without regard to race, religion, gender or geographic origin.
The required standardized tests, the SAT, SAT II's or ACT must be no older than two years old at time of application.
Students applying to Webb from other colleges may have the SAT II's waived in lieu of college courses in calculus and either physics or chemistry with no less than a 3.2 or B+ final average. This is reviewed on a case by case basis and students should consult the Office of Admissions regarding this waiver.
Academic Requirements
Candidates must have the following units of high school credit by graduation:
- Physics: 1
- Chemistry: 1
- College Preparatory Mathematics: 4
- English: 4
- History or Social Studies: 2
- Electives: 4
Almost all applicants to Webb will be, or are, taking calculus in their senior year. Students who are not on track for calculus in their senior year need to discuss their options with the Office of Admissions. We also recommend that if given the opportunity students take a mechanical drawing class or CAD class as part of their academic preparation. You must have a B average (85 percent) in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, as well as a generally satisfactory high school record.
Standardized Tests
Webb requires applicants to submit regular SAT scores and SAT subject test scores in Mathematics Level I or II and either Physics or Chemistry. Webb will accept scores from the ACT with the Writing test, as well if that was the test taken in lieu of the SAT.
The middle 50 % score range of the current freshman class is:
- Reading 660 to 740
- Math 700 to 760
- Writing 620 to 690
Health Requirements
Due to mandatory participation in the four Winter Work terms in the marine industry Webb also has health requirements of all applicants.
An applicant must be physically and mentally capable of performing all work required in the academic courses and in the annual practical work periods. All students will be issued a United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document with Student Observer classification. To meet the document's requirement, an applicant must have the agility, strength, and flexibility to climb steep or vertical ladders; maintain balance on a moving deck; pull heavy objects, up to 50 lbs in weight, distances of up to 400 feet; rapidly don an exposure suit; step over doorsills of 24 inches in height and open or close watertight doors that may weigh up to 56 pounds. Any condition that poses an inordinate risk of sudden incapacitation or debilitating complication, and any condition requiring medication that impairs judgment or reaction time are potentially disqualifying. Students with disabilities should contact the Office of Admissions to determine if they can complete the academic and practical aspects of the program with reasonable accommodation. The Institute reserves the right to exclude from continued class attendance or enrollment any student who, in the judgment of the authorities, is not physically or mentally qualified to follow the regular curricular program.
All questions regarding health requirements and eligibility for admissions to Webb should be directed to the Office of Admissions.


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I just downloaded the eclipse package from the eclipse website in zipped format. I unzipped it in my user directory and set 777 permissions, but double clicking the eclipse executable won't do anything. I tried running the executable file through terminal, but it shows the error:
bash: ./eclipse: No such file or directory
Then I installed eclipse through Ubuntu software center, which runs successfully. Just the downloaded version doesn't run.
I have installed OpenJDK in Ubuntu 10.10. Can anyone please tell what is wrong with my Eclipse?


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Using the Table of Joy to Help with Numeracy Tests
Part of the Numeracy Tests For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Here's how to use my nifty Table of Joy to work out percentages, pie charts, proportions, conversions, ratios and all the rest so you can ace your numeracy test with ease!
Draw a big noughts and crosses grid, leaving yourself plenty of room for labels in the first column and top row.
Label the top-middle and top-right squares with the things you're measuring. For example, if you're working on a currency conversion, you might have pounds and dollars; if you're working on a pie chart, it might be people and degrees.
Label the middle-left and bottom-left squares with the things you know about – for the currency example, it might be 'exchange rate' and 'money'; for the pie chart, it's 'slice' and 'whole circle'.
Fill in the squares with the numbers you know.
Shade the numbered squares like a chessboard. Find the two numbers that are both on the same colour of square.
Write down the Table of Joy sum: multiply the two numbers from step 5 and divide by the other number.
Work out the sum – this is your answer!


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This is more of a request for pointers to relevant literature than a question per se. I am, erm, looking at a paper which uses a kind of iterated pushout construction to obtain a commutative monoid with certain desired properties. The particular "gluing" construction the authors want to do is handled by quite direct means, and while that's probably fine for this particular problem, it would be nice to put it in the proper context.
My copy of Howie's "Introduction to Semigroup Theory" discusses the general notion of "semigroup amalgams" but doesn't seem to say anything about the pushouts in the smaller category of commutative monoids. The closest I can find via MathSciNet is a 1968 paper of Howie, which seems to be working in the category of commutative semigroups, but I can't get hold of a copy at the moment.
Anyway: I'm hoping that someone reading might know of a sensible place to look for a summary of some general results. (The issue is whether the constituent pieces "embed" into the pushout, not the mere existence of the pushout.)
EDIT: On further reflection, while pushouts are undoubtedly relevant, for the purposes of the paper I'm looking at, faithfulness of the embedding is more important than the universal property of pushouts. So I'm changing the title of the question to reflect this. I also think that while the suggestions below have been useful in a broad sense they don't quite address the case I need - which could just be an illustration that said case falls between the two extremes most commonly looked at by semigroup theorists.


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