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McDonald's east coast locations, free small cup of coffee all week
I'm sure more deals will be advertised as the date nears, but here's what I've found so far:
On Friday, September 28, 2012 between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. you can get a Free Large cup of joe, latte, or cappuccino at 7-Eleven for no charge! - Found in the September 2012 issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine.
Other sources said it's a free medium cup.
I found some individual store results on a google search, but nothing on their website yet. I would expect it to be a national promo, likely listed here: http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/special_offers.html
Krispy Kreme
Participating Krispy Kreme locations, for example, are offering a free 12oz cup of House Blend coffee all day long.
Manhattan Bagel (not just in Manhattan)
I found some individual stores listing free coffee.
McDonald's east coast locations, free small cup of coffee all week
post above is for east coast locations, but I've read other posts online that this might be available nationally, or at least in other regions
Tim Horton's - BOGO coupon
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Coupon is available now, but is valid Sat 9/29 only
locations http://www.timhortons.com/us/locator/index.html
free 16 oz iced latte
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coupon will be emailed to you and is valid thru 10/2
locations http://www.wawa.com/WawaWeb/StoreLocator.aspx
Caribou Coffee
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free small Amy's Blend coffee no purchase required
I read elsewhere you can upgrade to a medium for 50¢ or a large for $1
Dunkin Donuts - bagged coffee
Get any 16 oz. Bag of Coffee from Dunkin Donuts for just $5.99 on 9/29 and 9/30. Limit 2 per customer.


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Selecting a shielding gas for joining stainless steel
The right choice is critical for success
The use of stainless steel has grown significantly over the past decade in North America. As its use has grown, so has the number of different consumables required to join it. Because stainless steels are used in applications that are different from carbon steels, it follows that their welding requirements differ also.
The two major alloy types within this materials class are the austenitic (300-series chromium and nickel alloys) and ferritic (400-series chromium only) grades. Each has unique properties—and welding requirements.
The shielding gas used with gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) can have a significant impact on the weld properties and quality, as well as on the productivity of the welding operation. A shielding gas's many functions range from protecting the molten weld pool from the atmosphere to controlling the type of metal transfer and arc stability obtained during welding. To make the right shielding gas choice, you need to understand if it will give you the welding results you need.
In addition to a specific weld chemistry and soundness at acceptable levels of productivity, weld color and shape (or bead appearance) are important considerations in successful joining of austenitic alloys.
Gas blends used to join stainless steels frequently contain argon because of its inert nature, its ability to support easy arc starting, and its spray-type metal transfer method. For some welding processes, helium may be added to conduct more heat to the base metal to increase weld penetration and improve the weld puddle fluidity. This can lead to higher travel speeds, less distortion, and an overall reduction in weld cost.
In GMAW and FCAW, oxygen or CO2 is added to the shielding gas to improve arc stability and weld puddle fluidity. In special cases, nitrogen or hydrogen may be added in controlled amounts to refine weld properties and improve bead appearance in austenitic stainless steel. These three-part blends are the best choice for some stainless steel joining applications.
To select a shielding gas, you need to determine the materials to be joined, the welding process, and the filler metal composition needed. Then look at the available shielding gas blends to determine the best fit for your final product requirements.
GMAW of Austenitic Stainless Steels
Two-part Blends. The two-part blends fabricators of common stainless steels use traditionally are mixtures of argon with either oxygen or CO2. They are suitable for conventional or pulsed spray transfer.
If extra-low weld metal carbon content is required for maximum corrosion resistance, argon/oxygen (1 to 2 percent) blends can produce a spraylike metal transfer. These welds have a tough oxide coating that might require postweld cleaning to remove.
Argon/CO2 blends produce less surface oxide, good bead shape and wetting, broad penetration, and consistent quality. Because the amount of CO2 in the gas mix influences weld carbon content, blends with lower CO2 content (2 to 5 percent) generally are preferred by users. Travel speed increases of 25 percent usually can be achieved by using argon/-5 percent CO2 for applications in which argon/1 percent oxygen has been used.
Three-part Blends. Most three-part gas blends work well in short-circuiting, spray, and pulsed spray transfer and provide excellent welding characteristics and high productivity. Argon with additions of 25 to 35 percent helium and 1 to 2 percent CO2 can provide a 20 percent or more increase in travel speed over most two-part blends, better control of distortion in thin material, and superior bead shape and color. This blend is an appropriate choice for joining stainless to carbon steel (309 filler) using pulsed spray transfer.
For 300-series material, optimal bead color and shape can be obtained with argon/CO2-hydrogen blends. The reducing atmosphere produced by the 1 to 2 percent hydrogen addition minimizes oxide on the bead surface and helps enhance fluidity and penetration.
For years the industry-standard gas blend for short-circuit welding of stainless steel was a helium-based (85 to 90 percent) trimix with small additions of argon (5 to 10 percent) and CO2 (2 to 5 percent). Combining argon with 2 to 5 percent CO2 and 2 to 5 percent nitrogen produces good bead shape and color in short-circuit transfer while improving travel speed and productivity by about 20 percent. This blend's performance is nearly equivalent to other trimixes' for the spray and pulsed spray transfer welding of most austenitic stainless steels.
Mixtures containing nitrogen should be used with care when joining stainless steel to carbon steel to ensure an appropriate microstructure is obtained.
GMAW of Ferritic Stainless Steels
Ferritic stainless steels are used when some increased corrosion resistance is needed but the cost of chromium/nickel austenitic grades cannot be justified. For example, ferritic stainless steel has become the material of choice for automotive exhaust systems. The muffler, resonator, and tailpipe are areas particularly vulnerable to corrosion from inside (fuel combustion condensate) and outside (salt exposure).
Many alloys, including 409 and 439, commonly are joined using GMAW with either solid or metal-cored electrodes to produce corrosion-resistant parts.
Gas Blend. Control of weld carbon content, required by several automotive fabrication standards, can be achieved by properly matching the filler wire with the shielding gas. Ferritic stainless steels have been joined using argon/oxygen blends for spray and pulsed spray transfer welding to prevent carbon pickup in the weld metal. This approach minimizes weld carbon increases, but it can reduce weld travel speed.
Depending on the maximum allowable carbon level, argon blends with 5 to 10 percent CO2 generally produce acceptable weld chemistry and microstructure in ferritic stainless steel welds. These blends can improve welding speed and productivity in most applications.
While these gas mixtures can be used with either solid or metal-cored wires, weld chemistry can be more easily tailored to provide better control over welding heat input and bead penetration when metal-cored wires are used. This is important when joining the thin-gauge materials typically found in automotive applications. While three-part blends might improve performance further, two-part blends of argon and CO2 will meet or exceed most requirements for ferritic stainless steels.
Productivity Increase With Shielding Gas and Wire Change. A major automotive parts manufacturer evaluated several metal-cored wire/shielding gas combinations to produce a critical flexible coupling for automotive exhaust systems. The required circumferential weld joined a mixture of 409, 304, 321, and INCONEL® alloy base materials. The major objective was to reduce defects to improve part acceptance rates and welding speeds. Cost reduction was essential with improved quality.
A 0.045-inch-diameter 18 chromium/columbium metal-cored wire used with several argon/CO2 blends was compared to the currently used 0.035-in.-diameter 308 low carbon, high silicon solid wire with argon/oxygen shielding. Current production rates were measured at three units per minute. With the metal-cored wire-argon/CO2 combination, the production rate increased to more than five units per minute.
Metal-cored wire, with its higher deposition rate for the same current level, provided excellent wetting characteristics and a broad arc shape, resulting in a flat bead shape with acceptable penetration. Little or no postweld machining of overweld was required to meet the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM's) specifications.
FCAW of Austenitic and Ferritic Stainless Steels
Flux-cored wires are developed for use with specific shielding gas compositions. For austenitic stainless steels, the choice is either 100 percent CO2 or 75 percent argon/25 percent CO2. The slag covering on the weld limits carbon absorption, so shielding gases with high CO2 content can be used.
The chosen gas blend typically depends on the welding position and operating conditions. An argon/CO2 blend generally provides the widest range of operation and the best operator appeal. With FCAW, argon-25 percent CO2 offers good control for out-of-position welding and a reduced distortion rate compared with 100 percent CO2 shielding.
GTAW of Austenitic and Ferritic Stainless Steels
Shielding gases for GTAW include pure argon, argon/helium, and argon/hydrogen (for austenitic grades only) blends. Here, too, shielding gas selection is based on productivity, distortion requirements, and desired color match.
Argon is used most widely because it offers excellent arc starting and low heat conductivity, making it suitable for joining thin materials. It is suitable for manual welding, because torch-to-work changes have little impact on operating voltage, and melt-through in thin material is limited.
The addition of up to 50 percent helium or hydrogen (up to 5 percent for manual welding) increases the shielding gas's heat conductivity, allowing faster welding speeds (increases of 50 to 100 percent) and higher productivity. In addition, the higher travel speeds help reduce distortion.
If color match is critical when joining 300-series stainless steel, the reducing effect of hydrogen from an argon/hydrogen blend helps decrease the residual oxide on the weld deposit, minimizing or eliminating the need for postweld cleaning. As the thickness of the base metal increases, the hydrogen or helium content of the argon blend should increase to achieve the desired weld appearance and shape.
The Critical Selection
Shielding gas selection is critical to the successful joining of stainless steels. In most ferritic and austenitic stainless steel welding applications, argon/CO2 blends can help improve productivity and performance, especially if conventional and pulsed spray transfer techniques are used. When bead appearance is important, three-part gas blends can provide good results while helping to reduce overall costs.
Careful matching of shielding gas to the welding operation is an important step toward achieving world-class weld quality and productivity.
Kevin Lyttle is manager of welding R&D and Garth Stapon is marketing manager, metal fabrication, Praxair Inc., 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810-5113, 203-837-2702, fax 203-837-2454, www.praxair.com.
Kevin Lyttle
Praxair Technology Center
Tonawanda, NY 14150
W.F. Garth Stapon
Praxair Inc.
Danbury, CT 06810
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The FABRICATOR is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The FABRICATOR has served the industry since 1971.


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WASHINGTON — For the next few days, the eyes of people who care about the fate of the Internet will be sharply focused on a meeting in Dubai. That's where representatives of the 193 members of the United Nations have come together to talk about a new treaty on global telecommunications. The previous one dates back to 1988, when fax machines were still cool and cell phones (for those lucky few who had them) were the size of a brick.
Normally this isn't the sort of thing that would prompt headlines. But the run-up to the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT, pronounced "wicket") has stirred up some scary talk. If you believe the Wall Street Journal, the Internet is about to be "rewired by bureaucrats" — a process it likens to "handing a Stradivarius to a gorilla." A commentator at Fox News could barely restrain himself from summoning the black helicopters: "The future of freedom in the 21st century may be about to be deleted, at the click of a mouse." Meanwhile, an op-ed at HuffPost huffed that the very fate of the "open Internet" is at stake.
Remarkable. Finally America's left and right seem to have found a common enemy: the UN's nefarious ninja army of Internet oppressors.
It's gratifying to see people are so eager to react to perceived threats to the freedom of cyberspace — something too many of us probably take for granted. And there's no question there are major dangers to the openness of the Internet out there. But it's not the United Nations we should be really worried about.
"The real threats to the Internet come from nation states," says Milton Mueller, a professor at the Syracuse University School of Information Studies. "And that includes some of the Western governments as well as the more authoritarian governments."
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) — the group that is meeting in Dubai this week — is a bureaucratic organization that was founded in the nineteenth century to ensure that different national telegraph networks could talk to each other. It consists of representatives from each member government. That should give you an idea of how flexible it is.
The ITU is also weak. Each country has one vote, meaning most proposals will get watered down to a least-common denominator. And the ITU has little power to enforce its rules. Despite all the conspiracy theories, the UN has never really shown itself to be good at imposing its will on the world. Why would we think it could have its way with the notoriously protean Internet?
Now, it's true Russia has floated the idea of giving greater powers to the ITU, an effort designed to give national governments much more of a say over cyberspace than they have now. The proposal was a non-starter, and it was withdrawn before WCIT even got started. And it's also true China has quietly lobbied for some very dubious practices which it has tried to smuggle into global technical standards. But that initiative doesn't seem to have gotten very far, either.
Yes, these moves are ominous. There's no question the same governments that aim to maintain tight control over the Internet within their own borders would like to see the same philosophy on the international level.
"It took a while for governments to figure out how potentially destabilizing Internet access is," says Susan Crawford, a professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School. "Now that they think they've understood it, they're considering acting in a way to protect themselves." And some of them clearly see the United Nations as the place to pursue this aim.
It's not only the police states that want to meddle with global Internet governance. Some democracies — India, Brazil and other places of the developing world — do, too. Their motives often have less to do with politics than money. Some of them want to erect protectionist barriers which would compel the big Western Internet companies like Facebook and Google to pay for access to their national markets. (The countries in question want to use the resulting fees to build their own internet infrastructure.)
What all these efforts have in common is that they aim to undermine America's control of the institutions which currently define how the Internet works — or at least that's how many other countries see it. The Internet was invented in the United States, of course, and Americans still play an outsized role in shaping its operations. The domain name system of the Internet is controlled by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), a private, non-profit corporation which is subject to U.S. Commerce Department oversight.
This has made ICANN the focus of considerable ire in foreign capitals. Russia, China and Brazil have talked about shifting control over domain names to the UN or to individual national governments.
Earlier this year, a commentator at the People's Daily, the Chinese Communist Party newspaper, railed against U.S. dominance: "The United States controls and owns all cyberspaces in the world, and other countries can only lease Internet addresses and domain names from the United States, leading to the U.S. hegemonic monopoly over the world's Internet."
There are undoubtedly many people in Washington who wish this were true. But it's doubtful anyone exercises anything like a "hegemonic monopoly" over the global Internet today, which, despite its origins in the U.S. Department of Defence, has evolved over the years into a vast, decentralized entity — less an organization than an organism — which depends on voluntary standards. Today most of the web's operations are defined by an ever-shifting cloud of companies, industry groups, and users. "'Internet governance' is probably the wrong term to use," says Kevin Werbach, a professor at Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania. "There isn't a need for a body to govern the Internet."
Its defenders call the reigning order "the multi-stakeholder model." It certainly has its problems. But it has the virtue of transparency — unlike the ITU (although, to its credit, the WCIT has responded to its critics by allowing a live webcast of the proceedings). It's also a model that has been largely vindicated by experience; after all, it's worked pretty well so far.
It's striking, in fact, that the Europeans, who don't necessarily side with Washington on many issues nowadays and who tend to be quite fond of multilateral forums, have supported the United States in its efforts to maintain the Internet status quo.
None of this, of course, means that there aren't threats to Internet freedom out there today — and yes, even in America itself. Syracuse's Mueller notes that no other government in the world has surveillance resources to compare with Washington's. Powerful U.S. content providers are constantly lobbying to shape the web according to their interests. SOPA and PIPA have been defeated for the moment, but no one should doubt that their sponsors in the business world will seize the next possible opening to punish online copyright infringement in the most draconian of ways.
We all have an interest in keeping the system of Internet administration as open as possible — and, if anything, making it even more decentralized. Reforming ICANN, which has attracted its own share of controversy lately, might be a start. But handing over greater control of the Internet to governments would definitely be a move in the wrong direction.
Speaking of which, it would be interesting to hear what Russian and Chinese Internet users, as opposed to their governments, have to say on these matters. Funnily enough, no one in Moscow or Beijing seems to be asking them. Even in democratic India, for that matter, technologists and activists have scolded officials for shutting them out of deliberations before the Dubai conference — and rightly so. "The Internet is not a government-run telephone network," says Werbach. "Why is that only governments that should make these decisions?" It's a good question. And the answer is that they shouldn't.
Chistian Caryl is a fellow at the Legatum Institute, a contributing editor at Foreign Policy and a senior fellow at the MIT Center for International Studies.
—Foreign Policy


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Time Warner Cable has something it wants you to know. It is your cable TV and telecommunications service provider in Kennedale, TX. Are you part of the 94%, or 6,255 people, still watching TV on a regular screen in Kennedale? Or are you part of the remaining 6% who watch television each week on a combination of their smartphone, computer and tablet? You'll find a TV package to satisfy the whole family.
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My friend was throwing a big family party to celebrate her husband's 60th birthday _and _her daughter and son-in-law returning to the UK following getting married in Canada and honeymooning in France. She wanted one cake which would celebrate both occaisions so we agreed on having a French picnic side, and a vegetable garden side… She was delighted with the results!
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Happy New Year world! Like many of my fellow bloggers and analysts, I'll have my own set of security predictions for 2013 soon. One thing I can easily surmise however is that cybersecurity will become more dangerous and more sophisticated this year just as it has in the past. I realize that most people focus their new year's resolutions on weight loss, exercise, or money management but I firmly recommend a few cybersecurity improvements as well. Here is a shortlist of some quick fixes and lifestyle changes that can help you better protect your system, identity, and other valuable data in 2013. 1. Change your passwords. There's lots of research to indicate that most people use simple passwords or choose one strong password and use it all the time. Neither one of these practices is safe. As you access your on-line accounts this January, change every password, use a string of 7-10 characters, and make each one unique. Henceforth, repeat this process often depending upon the value of the account. While this is a good best practice, don't believe for a second that you are protected as the whole user name/password model is extremely vulnerable and due for some type of replacement. See this excellent Wired magazine article (http://www.empowernetwork.com/earthgrid/blog/wired-magazine-password-mat-honan-hacked/) for more details on why passwords are the cybersecurity equivalent of bringing a knife to a gun fight. 2. Change your security software settings. I'm assuming you are running Internet security software on your system. If so, go into the system settings and check your protection level. In many cases, security software provides three options (low, medium, and high), with medium being the default. Change this setting to high or whatever other label your security software vendor uses for maximum protection. Many people believe that this maximum setting will slow system performance but if your PC is 2 years old or newer, you shouldn't notice a difference. 3. Explore other software security options. I've found that most users really never look at the capabilities built into their Internet security software. This is a crying shame and it leaves users far more vulnerable than they could be. Security software from vendors like Kaspersky Lab, McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro (amongst others) have built-in features for things like proactive defense, password management/storage, virtual keyboards, automated malware quarantine, etc. Take the time to see what options are available and start using those that will enhance protection without getting in your way. 4. Delete old software. PCs, smart phones, and tablets are just about the only things we buy that come loaded with stuff we don't want and will never use. Most people just ignore this garbage on their systems but stale software could be vulnerable to an attack. Take the time to get rid of it. 5. Manage the Windows white flag. If you are using Windows 7 (and perhaps Vista though I'm not sure), there is a little white flag icon on the bottom right of your system. When you mouse over it, it says, 'solve PC issues.' When you see this flag, take the time to remediate these problems. It's not there by accident. 6. Explore system utilities and security add-ons. In addition to seeing what features you already have in your security software, you may want to add some additional capabilities. For example, registry cleaners can help detect rogue registry settings that may indicate the presence of malware. Note that they won't clean up the malware but they may delete a registry key that the malware depends upon. You may also want to look at browser sandboxing tools and evaluate some Advanced Malware Detection/Prevention (AMD/P) endpoint security tools from vendors like Invincea, Malwarebytes, and Sourcefire. These tools are generally used in work environments but some vendors offer consumer versions as well. A good friend of mine thinks of the Internet in the same way he used to think of the old Combat Zone here in Boston. Before it was cleaned up, this was the area of Boston known for adult entertainment, dive bars, and seedy individuals. You visited the Combat Zone at your own risk knowing there was always the potential to get ripped off or mugged. Just like the Combat Zone of the 1980s, you need to be prepared for the risks you face every time you go on-line. These tips won't guarantee your safety but they will certainly improve your protection.
Cybersecurity New Year's Resolutions for All PC Users
A few system and lifestyle changes will better protect you, your data, and your system in 2013
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Hero Of The 20th
November 1992 | Volume 43, Issue 7
There is something irresistible about Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the soft-spoken, be-spectacled Bowdoin College professor who somehow transformed himself into one of the Union Army's ablest commanders. He was one of the protagonists in Michael Shaara's vivid novel about Gettysburg, The Killer Angels, and the real hero of John J. Pullen's fine history of Chamberlain's regiment, The Twentieth Maine, and when Ken and Ric Burns and I were working on the script for the PBS series The Civil War, he was among the soldiers whose exploits we followed most eagerly.
Now he is the subject of a solid new biography, In the Hands of Providence: Joshua Chamberlain and the American Civil War, by the late Alice Rains Trulock (University of North Carolina Press, 569 pages, $34.95). I confess that I began it with some trepidation, concerned that our admiring portrait of him might somehow have been overdrawn, that a persistent biographer would have turned up flaws in a character that had seemed to us astonishingly consistent. I needn't have worried. Chamberlain was just as impressive as we thought he was—and more interesting.
To begin with, when the war began, he was not quite so ill prepared for combat as we had supposed. He was, after all, a veteran of six bitter years of battling with his Bowdoin colleagues over the small rewards afforded by academia. He had dared to develop an innovative way of teaching rhetoric that seems only to have irritated other members of the faculty, and he had reluctantly agreed to abandon that subject in 1862, in exchange for an appointment as professor of romance languages that carried with it the promise of a two-year leave of absence to travel in Europe. Then he resolved to forgo both the leave and the stipend that went with it to enlist in his country's service. His fellow professors violently objected, not because they feared for their colleague's life but because if he failed to return, the vacancy might be filled by some stranger whose Congregationalism would prove less orthodox than theirs. They first warned Chamberlain of the dangers he faced, and when he could not be terrified into staying home, they tried to scuttle his appointment as lieutenant colonel of the 20th Maine. Chamberlain was "no fighter," one told the governor; another writer claimed he was " nothing at all."
He got in anyway, and never looked back. He commanded his troops in twenty-four full-scale battles, led them on eight reconnaissances and through so many skirmishes that his latest biographer was unable to provide an authoritative tally. It was his courage and quick thinking—and that of his men—that held Little Round Top for the Union on the second day at Gettysburg and won him the Medal of Honor. Over the course of the war, men under his command took twenty-seven hundred prisoners and seized eight battle flags, and Chamberlain himself survived six separate woundings. The worst was suffered as he tried to rally his men during the first, hopeless assault on Petersburg on June 18, 1864; a ricocheting minié ball smashed through his left thigh and lodged just beneath the skin of his left hip, severing arteries, piercing his bladder, mangling his genitals. Told Chamberlain would surely die, U. S. Grant himself broke precedent and promoted him to full brigadier general, the first time he ever so honored a soldier in the whole course of the war.
Chamberlain's wound never really healed—he lived in incessant pain from it for the rest of his life and would eventually die of its infection in 1914—but he somehow rallied and within five weeks was back fighting alongside his men. "I owe the country Three years service," he told his anxious parents. "And I am not scared or hurt enough yet to be willing to face to the rear, when other men are marching to the front."
On March 29, 1865, at the Battle of the Quaker Road, a minié ball pierced his horse's neck, tore through his left arm, then smashed into his chest just beneath the heart. A folded sheaf of orders and a pocket mirror backed with brass saved his life, but the ball still had enough force to spin round his torso, rip through the seam of his coat, and knock from his saddle the aide riding next to him. Chamberlain slumped into momentary unconsciousness. But when he came to and saw that his men had started to buckle under the intense Rebel fire, he insisted on riding up and down the lines, waving his sword and urging his men to hold. They did, while cheering their bloodied commander—whose courage so impressed the Confederates that they began to cheer him too.
They would feel like cheering him again less than two weeks later, when Grant gave him the honor of receiving the formal surrender of Gen. John B. Gordon and the Army of Northern Virginia. When the two generals sat on their horses, side by side, and the defeated Rebels began marching past to stack their arms and turn over their battle flags, Gordon gratefully remembered that Chamberlain saw to it that his army "gave [them] a soldierly salute … a token of respect from Americans to Americans."


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EXTRAS: Windows 8 Frequently Asked Questions
Description: Answers to commonly asked questions about Windows 8.
Q. What is a Microsoft Account?
A. "Microsoft Account" is the new name for what used to be called a "Windows Live ID." Your Microsoft account is the combination of an email address and a password that you use to sign in to services like Hotmail, Messenger, SkyDrive, Windows Phone, Xbox LIVE, or Outlook.com. If you use an email address and password to sign in to these or other services, you already have a Microsoft Account - but you can also sign up for a new one at any time. You will use this to sign into any Windows 8 PC.
Q. Where is the Start Button?
A. Don't worry, it isn't missing. The Start Button was replaced by the Start Screen. This is the screen that you first see when you start up your machine. This gives you access to all of your apps and files just like the old Start Button did, but with a different appearance that you may be used to.
Q. Can I run Windows 8?
A. For this question Microsoft has a great utility called the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. This program will scan your computer to check for any possible problems that may arise as well as the necessary solution. This utility can be found on the web at: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8
Q. What are Apps?
A. You may have heard the exclamation "there's an app for that!"
- The latest iteration of Windows, Windows 8, introduces the use of apps. Abbreviated from the word applications, Windows 8 apps come in all forms and, among other things, allow you to view a PDF file, perform a quick calculation or view the latest message in your e-mail mailbox.
- The Windows Store allows you to "browse lists of tops apps, view staff recommendations, and get personalized picks based on apps you already own".
- How do I download Apps from the Windows Store? Tap or click on the Store tile from the Start Screen. You can navigate through the featured apps and categories by moving the scrolling bar along the bottom. Once the desired application is found, click on its tile to open its information page. To install the application click the Install button. Once the application is installed, it will appear on the Start Screen for easy access.


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What a disappointment! I was very happy with Norton's Sytemworks 2003 – it worked really smoothly and transparently. My subscription was ending so I thought I'd upgrade to 2004.
BIG mistake. It completely gummed up my otherwise zippy system. Everything slowed to a crawl, from start up down even to ordinary text editing (and I'm not even talking about Word which terrifies everyone and his dog). I have no idea what NSW2004 was doing, but I'd type something and the cursor was in some sort of time warp, about three centuries behind. Navigation through a document was even worse: click click click click the damned thing was still stuck and then would zoom off to some other place. Apparently this was because NSW (specifically the Antivirus bit of it) was busy checking something or the other while I was working!
The guys at Norton must understand one thing: too much paranoia just increases inefficiency. If you're going to spend all your time checking for viruses, you don't get work done. It's that simple. A security software that doubles the time you need you finish a document isn't good software engineering; it's vanity and stupidity. If you must design antivirus software for morons — the kind who still open attachments from unknown people or .exe, .pif and .scr files — then at least say so. Norton for Dummies or something. The pro edition surely should be meant for people who know what they're about and don't make that kind of mistake. That's why it's a "pro" edition, oui? And that's why there are so many 'options' n'est-çe pas?
Good security software leaps in when it's needed. It's not meant to be restless like Macbeth's ghost. This one is constantly working the hard disk. It assumes that the user is a totally dumb ass and therefore needs Norton's ferocious chastity belt; so what if his work goes down the tube? After all, it's the virus that counts, not the work, right?
Wrong. Avoid this like the plague. Stick with 2003. And I just HATE the activation thing. I've been religiously buying their products and I find this totally demeaning. To the crew at Norton: get a life, ladies and here's a gratuitous heads-up — sit someone down and tell him/her to trawl the net for the online customer reviews.
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text: It looks like the days of bloated roaming fees within Europe are nearly over. Orange, Telecom Italia, Telenor, TeliaSonera, and Wind have joined T-Mobile in an agreement to cap the rates they charge eachother within the European Economic Area – 45 euro cents per minute from October 2006 dropping to 36 euro cents per minute by October 2007. In time, that should result in a savings of nearly 50% for consumers travelling within Europe and from abroad as the proposed cap is extended to operators outside the sub-continent. An independent watchdog group will then monitor fee reductions on the open market and publish an index every six months. And what of Europe's largest carrier, Vodafone? Well, they're apparently sticking to their rather dubious "Vodafone Passport" scheme said to save punters 40% on roaming fees after registering for the service, after a "connection fee" of 75p per call and after April 2007 when the rate cuts would go into effect. Now this isn't the first time the cabal European operators have agreed to lower roaming tariffs so we'll just have to see how this plays. Just remember dear carriers, the world and Viv is watching.


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Did she give you any pricing structure? Options? Guess I need to call Boise....
I had some back and forth emails with Heather from CRK and she confirmed that you can now pre-order the large Sebenza 25 from CRK. Also, the small Sebenza 25 (the one I am really interested in) is being designed and hopefully will be available to pre-order early next year. Small Sebenza 25 will be my first CRK when it comes out. If any of you have more info/updates on the new Sebenzas 25 please share with the rest of us.
Did she give you any pricing structure? Options? Guess I need to call Boise....
Preordered about a month ago. Was told it'd be around the same price range as the 21
Interesting that the small is so far away. I expected it a bit sooner. Guess I'll have to learn some patience
I was told about 9 more months out, in a email?
I was told 6 when I ordered mine, but then again I think it was right after Blade show. Maybe the wait has gone up b/c the list has grown, and it probably has grown alot
I want to see some production units and see the feedback on them first. Besides, I love the insingo. Will probably wait for an Insingo 25. That would be sweet
In the meantime, I'll "suffer" with my 21's
I'm sorry for the confusion. In my email to you I said we are not taking orders on the small Sebenza 25 because Chris hasn't designed it yet. I suggested trying back in 6 months to see if anything had changed. As for the large Sebenza 25 we do not have a specific release date yet but are working to get it into production as soon as we can. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any more questions.
Thank you,
Chris Reeve Knives
I think we will be lucky to get these before Christmas but I am not holding my breath.
Pardon the ignorance, but I'm pretty new to CRK's... What will the differences be between the Sebenza 21 and the Sebenza 25? Thanks for your help.
I pre ordered mine a while ago... I already have the cash set aside for it. I cant wait for this one...
I asked about them the other day. Seems like they are not taking orders yet for the lefty version. Bummer!
Also new grind on the blade, a new combo/ flat grind. I believe thicker blade stock and the pivot has been slightly revised. I believe more Umnum like. Anything else?
Somewhat of a read, but explains more:
"The "Regular Sebenza" has a more square handle and small ridges on the handle; the "Sebenza 25" has a more concave handle with finger ridges on the handle. Effective drop point blade shape with new razor sharp "Large Hollow Grinds", the first blade to feature this new grind that blends the best of hollow and flat grinds for the new sebenza 25. Shaped phosphor bronze washer on the lock side brings additional stability to that side of the blade. One-eighth inch ceramic ball acts as the interface between the lock bar and the blade, and doubles to drop into the detent, ensuring the blade stays in place when closed. Larger perforations in the washers reduce friction, store more lubricant and offer space for small dirt particles to move away from the blade/washer interface, helping to prevent blade action from becoming "sticky". 416 heat treated stainless steel stop pin is interface fit into the lock side of the handle. Asymmetrical pattern thumb serrations on a curved thumb ramp of the blade give excellent purchase. At 3.56mm the blade of the sebenza 25 is more robust than previous sebenza models." Found here.
Not sure how effectively different the grind is, though I'm sure somebody will point that out in a photo once they're delivered. Seems like some minor tweaks here and there that should build on an already great knife. The finger ridges are a nice plus in my book.
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Thanks for the info Riz
I think the 25 is gonna be the one for me. I like the finger grooves. Just adds that little bit of extra visual 'something' to it.
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Palladium Boots is shedding some light on the underbelly of Las Vegas with the new film Undercity: Las Vegas. But not the metaphorical underbelly — the physical subterranean tunnel system filled with rats, runoff, and the occasional casino security system that snakes beneath the seedy streets of Vegas. Palladium strapped on its most rugged boots and took a camera crew along with the Undercity team, comprised of director Andrew Wonder and urban historian Steve Duncan to explore a side of Sin City that not only goes unseen, but one that the general populace is largely unaware of.


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The Narrow Gauge Railroad Time Forgot...
Nestled in the hills of south central Pennsylvania is a railroad that time has left behind. When you visit the East Broad Top Railroad today, you will find a ghost railroad, shut down over 50 years ago, but never abandoned. Sitting quietly ever since, the East Broad Top Railroad is a slice of history that, unlike many other small lines, was never torn up.
Now, the same rails that at once saw steam engines hauling trains of coal rust quietly in the forest. In Rockhill Furnace, the shops, originally built in the nineteenth century and fully equipped to maintain the railroad, its locomotives and rolling stock, wait for the skilled workers who will never return. In this time capsule of American Industrial History, you can still find work started over a half century ago waiting patiently for the skilled hands, long gone, to return to the lathes, drills and forges.
The FEBT Company Store Catalog Goes E-Commerce!
The FEBT Company Store is making it easier and more convenient for you to order all your EBT modeling and reference needs! As of Saturday January 26, 2013 the FEBT Company Store will be converted to a full service E-Commerce Store so you will be able to order on-line and pay by PayPal, Credit Card, Debit Card, Money Order or Personal Check. It will be point and click, so you can put your items in a basket and pay on-line. Simple as that!
You will find this to be a convenient way to order your Company Store needs without ever having to put another check in the mail. Try it out!!
Preserving & Restoring Living History
Our mission is the preservation and restoration of the East Broad Top Railroad. Our museum in Robertsdale contains a priceless collection of artifacts from the railroad's common carrier era. At Rockhill Furnace and Robertsdale vital work is under way to stabilize, preserve and restore historic railroad structures, track and rolling stock. FEBT has documented many of the railroad's buildings, some of which have fallen victims of the ravages of time. Our publication, the Timber Transfer documents the ongoing research and work done by the society. Our "Company Store" provides documents, plans, books and DVDs for those who are interested in the East Broad Top Railroad, as well as modeling supplies for those who may wish to recreate the EBT in model form.
Over 900 strong, our members work to not only research and document the EBT's past, but also to ensure this National Historic Landmark, the oldest original narrow gauge railroad east of the Mississippi, continues as a living history museum for future generations to enjoy.
We invite you to learn more about the East Broad Top Railroad and Friends of the East Broad Top by exploring our web site. Then why not join us and help keep alive a unique piece of American history.
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Huxtable Farm Barnstaple Huxtable Farm, West Buckland, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0SR "Surrounded by open fields, woodland and a winding stream, Huxtable Farm nestles in the foothills of Exmoor, and is approached by Strawberry Lane where wild strawberries grow on the high banks in early summer." | |
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Welcome to Huxtable Farm Surrounded by open fields, woodland and a winding stream, Huxtable Farm nestles in the foothills of Exmoor. Situated in a secluded, peaceful position (away from public roads) approach Huxtable via 'Strawberry Lane' where wild strawberries grow on the high banks in early summer. Huxtable Farm is an ideal hideaway for exploring Exmoor National Park's spectacular scenery and North Devon's beautiful coastline with it's historic harbours Lynton/Lynmouth and Clovelly and the golden sandy beaches of Woolacombe and Saunton. Huxtable is a medieval Devon longhouse, lovingly restored, retaining many of its original features - oak screen panelling and beams, open fireplaces with bread ovens, uneven flagstone floors and low doorways, with décor and furnishings in keeping with the house's age and style. The farmhouse, built in 1520, is a listed building as is the carefully converted barn. All six bedrooms offer every comfort: well-appointed with en-suite facilities (except one with a beautiful private bathroom), free Wi-Fi, freeview TV & DVD player, a selection of toiletries tea and coffee trays. Three double bedded rooms are in the farmhouse, whilst the two spacious family rooms and a twin bedded room are in the renovated barns. Cots, high chairs and baby monitors are available. |
Jackie and Antony welcome you to Huxtable Farm... ...with a delightful Devon cream tea, served either in the colourful garden or in the attractive drawing room. This lovely 80 acre farm supports mostly woodland and Jacob sheep, usually lambing in March/April. Children are welcome to make friends with and feed the tame lambs, sheep and chickens. The sheep dog, Polly, attempts to keep all in order whilst, Tigger, the Springer Spaniel just waits for attention! Much wildlife can be observed whilst you explore the Devon Wildlife walk around the farm; wild flowers, rabbits, pheasants, partridge, buzzards, bats, owls, badgers and even deer in the early morning. From the highest point on the farm there are wonderful panoramic views of the beautiful Devonian countryside with Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks in the distance. In the fourteenth century, Huxtable Farm is where the name 'Huxtable' is considered to have originated! During the winter enjoy a bracing walk before returning to the crackling log fire. In the spring witness the glory of the flowers and in autumn the warm colours of the changing woodland. Do come and experience North Devon's breathtaking sunsets and starry skies any time of the year! |
Awake to a hearty breakfast... ...freshly cooked breakfast, served in the beamed, medieval dining room with the warmth of the log fire. Help yourself from the buffet table to the selection of cereals, fruit juices, home-made compote, fruit and yoghurts. Follow this with a traditional English breakfast, freshly cooked to order using only the best of local and farm produce. Our large fruit garden supplies the breakfast table with home-made jams to accompany warm buttery croissants and toast from our home-made bread. After breakfast plan your day, using Antony and Jackie's knowledge of the area or the vast amount of information, books and maps available. Visit the wonderful gardens of RHS Rosemoor and Marwood Hill, the fascinating National Trust properties, Arlington Court and Knightshayes, or family attractions such as The Big Sheep or Coombe Martin Dinosaur and Wildlife Park. Walk parts of the spectacular South West Coast Path and go horse riding across the breathtaking landscape of Exmoor. Play golf at one of many excellent courses in the region, including the Royal North Devon and the championship course at Saunton Sands. Discover the historic market towns of Barnstaple, Bideford and South Molton or take a day trip on the Tarka Line Railway to the beautiful cathedral city of Exeter. Make use of the many facilities at Huxtable Farm, which include guests' own drawing room, small library, sauna, multi-gym and games room with table tennis. Outside play tennis on the all-weather court, croquet on the spacious lawns, or stroll along the Devon wildlife farm walk and find the tree house, whilst the children enjoy the play area with its swings and wendy house. |
How to find Huxtable Farm If travelling via the M5, come off at Junction 27 (approximately 32 miles from Huxtable) and follow the A361 west. Take the right turn signposted West and East Buckland (approximately 30 miles from the M5 and 2 miles after the North Aller roundabout). Drive through West Buckland village in the direction of East Buckland. The entrance to Huxtable Farm will be seen on the right, opposite West Buckland School, halfway between the West and East Buckland villages. |
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1951-Blowing the Fuse: 28 R&B Classics That Rocked
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This 2005 Bear Family R&B series titled 'Blowing the Fuse' has detailed song-by-song notes, stories behind the songs, and incredible never-before-seen photos in huge booklets in specially designed DigiPacs. Compiled by collector/ DJ, Dave 'Daddy Cool' Booth who went through his incredible collection & 'Billboard' year-by-year, and picked out more than just the hits. Includes the absolute best music, some of it never reissued on CD until now, as well as the biggest hits. Compiled from the absolute best sources, from the original labels, then carefully remastered for the absolute best-ever sound. A must for any Fifties R & B collector & fan.


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Matrix Group launches Pan-Asia Long/Short Equity Fund
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British asset manager Matrix Group has announced the launch of its first UCITS III Fund. Managed by Rupert Foster, the Matrix Asia UCITS Fund will invest in nations such as China, Japan, India, Korea, and Singapore. The Matrix Group's new fund aims to use its long/short strategy "to reduce risk by targeting a lower level of volatility." Rupert Foster has 16 years of experience managing long/short Asia funds; he also currently manages the Matrix Asia hedge fund, whose investment objective parallels that of the new fund. The Matrix Asia Fund has outperformed the MSCI Asia Pacific Index by 53% since inception in 2008. Mr. Foster commented on the new fund launch: "Having a long/short pan-Asian investment remit is very important to me as it gives me the ultimate tool kit to deliver outperformance for my clients.… I expect my current portfolio positioning of shorting China and being long Japan to remain until some time in the fourth quarter of this year when I expect to rotate back to being long China and short Japan. Over an investment cycle, I expect to add a third of the performance from my short book."He went on to talk about how he believes that Asian markets will emerge from the recession in a stronger position than other regions, and aims to capture this source of growth. | ||
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Luxury brand Jenn-Air will sell two models of Wi-Fi-enabled refrigerators that you can control from your Apple or Android device.
With an average sale price well below $3,000, this likable, luxurious fridge is a legitimate bargain.
The asymmetrical Karakuri fridge from Sharp has clever features, hidden compartments and a unique design that's "inspired by ninjas." Why does Europe get all of the fun appliances?
The refrigerators in Dacor's new Heritage line will come with two built-in cameras so you can peek at your food while you're at the store.
Frigidaire's latest refrigerator renders its glass door transparent when it senses your presence.
Whirlpool's newest fridge is its first door-in-a-door model -- and it wants to steal some of LG's thunder.
This is a decent fridge, but the knock-to-see-inside novelty wears off fast, and it comes at an awfully high premium.
Settle for this fridge if you must, but we think you'll be a lot happier with another compact option.
This is a good fridge that can be had for less than $1,500, but strong competitors from LG and Whirlpool can be had for even less. Shop around, or wait for a good sale.
The Sharp 4LifeHub is a Wi-Fi-enabled French door refrigerator with a 21-inch LED display. Can it match the hype of similar products from Samsung and LG?
LG just doubled down in the battle for best smart fridge.
No, that's not a tablet. Knock on this fridge door to turn it transparent.
LG's new "InstaView" refrigerators turn translucent when you knock on the door.
This refrigerator's performance disqualifies it from consideration, which is a shame, since the features are so good.
If you value performance over gimmicks, then this unassuming icebox is the fridge for you.
The Autofill Pitcher is a borderline ingenious fridge feature, but the GAS18PSJSS isn't well-rounded enough to be a top pick.
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UN Probes Syrian Chemical-Weapon Use With Evidence Scarce
Flavia Krause-JacksonThe United Nations will probe conflicting accounts of as many as three alleged uses of chemical weapons in Syria, which could prompt intervention by the U.S. or other countries if substantiated.
Given the high stakes, finding conclusive evidence will be a challenge.
Jean Pascal Zanders, a senior research fellow at the Paris-based European Union Institute for Security Studies, said he's "not convinced" that video and photos released by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime prove its charges that rebels used chemical weapons in Aleppo province on March 19.
"There are no images of the site of the attack; just some of the affected people," Zanders wrote on the Arms Control Law blog. "These people do not show outward symptoms" consistent with exposure to agents such as mustard or nerve gas.
Still, he sees a risk of rising tensions.
"The next days and weeks may become very nasty indeed," Zanders wrote. "Not just because of chemical warfare, but also because of the various red lines Western states, and the U.S. in particular, have drawn if such an escalation with chemical weapons were to take place."
President Barack Obama, who has said proven use of deadly gas would be a "game-changer" for U.S. policy, warned Assad yesterday to keep chemical weapons out of the conflict.
"I have made it clear to Bashar al-Assad and all who follow his orders -- we will not tolerate the use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people or the transfer of these weapons to terrorists," Obama said in Jerusalem. "The world is watching; we will hold you accountable."
Chemical Stockpile
Syrian government charges of a rebel chemical attack, and opposition counterclaims that regime forces resorted to chemical warfare in three instances since December, have sparked concern over the safekeeping of chemical weapons in a two-year civil war that has killed more than 70,000 people. Syria holds the region's largest stockpile.
The UN's investigation, announced yesterday by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, will focus on allegations by Syrian authorities that an opposition rocket laden with chemicals killed 25 people on March 19. The opposition says it was Assad's troops that used a toxic weapon.
The U.K. and France formally requested a wider probe to include claims alleging chemical weapons use on March 19 near Damascus and on Dec. 23 in Homs. Rebels say those attacks were carried out by government forces.
"I am of course aware that there are other allegations of similar cases involving the reported use of chemical weapons," Ban told reporters in New York.
Iraq Specter
Russia, which has supported Assad, voiced skepticism about rebel claims. Its UN envoy, Vitaly Churkin, said demands for a wider UN probe evoked the "specter of Iraq," alluding to the U.S.-led 2003 invasion triggered by still unproven allegations that Saddam Hussein had stockpiled weapons of mass destruction.
Neither the U.S. nor its European allies, which have supported the Syrian opposition, say they've confirmed chemical assaults by either side.
Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, said Syria's combatants may want to exploit alarm about chemical weapons. For the opposition, it could draw more active support from the West.
"We don't want to be baited into a situation," said O'Hanlon, who described the possibility of U.S. intervention as remote given reluctance by Obama and the public.
'Unfettered Access'
Getting answers in Syria, where few journalists and aid workers are allowed entry, won't be easy. A UN team monitoring the conflict departed last year, unable to leave their hotels or keep track of abuses committed on the ground.
Ban stressed the need for "unfettered access" and said the UN mission would be dispatched "as soon as practically possible."
In a separate report, Ban said turmoil in Syria threatened a four-decade ceasefire with Israel, monitored by about 1,000 UN peacekeepers in the Golan Heights. Patrols of the border have been suspended because of safety concerns, and some countries, including Croatia and Japan, have recalled their troops from the peacekeeping force.
The fighting also has spurred a refugee exodus that threatens to destabilize neighboring Jordan and Lebanon.
Obama is scheduled to arrive today in Jordan for meetings with King Abdullah on how the U.S. can help the Middle East ally grapple with the influx of Syrians fleeing the conflict.
Western Intervention
Amid the conflicting chemical weapons claims, Western powers are considering whether to weigh in more forcefully.
The U.K. has said it will supply armored vehicles and body armor for the opposition. France said it may act alone to arm the rebels.
Calls for action are growing in the U.S.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, a Michigan Democrat, signed a letter to Obama supporting efforts to impose a no-fly zone in Syria and establish a "safe haven" for opposition groups.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, a Michigan Republican, speaking on PBS's "The Charlie Rose Show," called for intervention -- short of "whole-scale war" -- to disrupt Syria's chemical weapons capabilities.
"As the president called for that red line, this is the time we need to take action if we're going to prevent needless civilian casualties," Rogers said.
Ban has some power to work around the impasse over Syria at the UN Security Council by dispatching a fact-finding mission. The most pertinent parallel goes back to the 1980s during the Iran-Iraq war.
UN chemical warfare experts traveled to the region in 1984, 1986 and 1987 to look into Iranian claims that Iraq had used chemical weapons and concluded in reports on all three trips that Saddam Hussein's regime had used gas on civilians.


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The purpose of this class is to simplify working with registry data. To make the class more useful I made two things: create internal cache and create default data store of registry values. The first feature is used to boost performance of registry access. The second feature used in the case when the application, which will use this class, starts the first time on the computer and doesn't find its own registry values. In such case the default values will be in the class cache and on access the application will have only default values. These simplify installation of applications on new computers and also give an easy way to configure the application. Default values will be rewritten by the class if variables of the same name are found in the registry.
The class gives easy to use access to the system registry and simplifies most common tasks. The class gives a great performance boost when accessing registry data often. Class gives easy access to history data. There is also simple error detection.
All values are stored into the registry as string data. Only one level of subkeys are scanned by the RefreshContents() function. (it can be redefined by inherited classes)
For the implementation of internal cache std::map<std::string, std::string> was used. In it the class stores values found by the registry path set on the class construction call. The Class scan the registry path for subkeys and store them into cache like DOS paths. Values on the upper level of registry can be easily accessed by its name, other values found in subkeys can be accessed by path. Example:
std::map<std::string, std::string>
/* Registry access example */ registry.GetValueByName( "value-Name", strValue ); // upper level variables registry.GetValueByName( "stldbg_optdlg\\autoexpand", strValue ); // subkey value access
In using the cache there are some exceptions: on calling the delete functions, values are deleted from the system registry and from the cache too. That is why the delete functions can work a little slower then access functions. Also on application crash the data will not be stored into the registry, but data will be deleted as well. To make the application safe when working with the registry it is recommended to call the RefreshRegistry() function after each significant change of registry values. Update of system registry is not well optimized, it's simply created values and subkeys according to cache content.
Default Values in class are created by virtual function SetDefaults(). By default class CRegistryEx does not have any implementation of this function. Function is defined with protected access and can be only redefined by inherited classes. This function is called by RefreshContents() function before trying to read system registry. In example you can saw redefinition of SetDefaults() function. To simplify work with class cache any class which inherit CRegistryEx will have free access to it. Developer can choose which style of access he/she wants to use: direct access or throw Accessor functions.
CRegistryEx - is a utility class which can be used in MFC or WTL(Win32) projects to store and set values into system registry. Most interested feastures of class are:
Example: We have such structure of registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ( folder ) + Software ( folder ) + MyApplication ( folder ) + Dialog1 ( folder ) + Dialog2 ( folder ) + Dialog3 ( folder ) + Additional Settings ( folder )
Into code must be added:
CRegistryEx registry( HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, "software\\MyApplication" ); try { registry.RefreshContents(); } catch( string err ) { cout << err.c_str(); exit(-1); }
After such calls in CRegistryEx class cache will be stored values of such folders: MyApplication, Dialog1, Dialog2, Dialog3. "Additional Settings" folder values will not be read.
"Additional Settings"
User can get access to values using functions:
In the case when value is not in registry then when the READ functions is called it will return NULL length string or LONG value equal to 0. To add a value into the registry simple call WRITE functions and all values will be modified or added. To Refresh the cache from the registry use the function RefreshContents(). To Store all values into the registry use the function RefreshRegistry().
Templates are used to store a list(array) of values into the registry. Template can specify variables with only one diff - order number. Template have printf function format. Into Template can be added only one %d marker, otherwise will be stack corruption...
NOTE: Template is a very useful feature to store and restore history of dialogs settings.
void CStringClipBoard::SetInitSettings() { CInitDialogImpl::SetInitSettings(); /* ... */ m_pRegistry->DeleteByTemplate( "findhistory\\history%d" ); m_pRegistry->SetValueByTemplate( "findhistory\\history%d", m_arrHistory ); };
history1 history2 history3 ... historyN
NOTE: in class for variables names can be used only symbols in lower case otherwise value will not be found in CRegistryEx class cache.
Let's define our own class which will inherit from the CRegistryEx class and redefine the SetDefaults function of it. Then let's add a function which will list the internal cache.
class CRegistryDemo : public CRegistryEx { public: explicit CRegistryDemo( HKEY key, const string &path ) : CRegistryEx( key, path ){}; void PrintCacheContent( void ) { const TRegMap &maps = GetRegistryMap(); TRegMap::const_iterator iter; for( iter = maps.begin(); iter != maps.end(); iter++ ) { printf( "Path == %s\nValue == %s\n", iter->first.c_str(), iter->second.c_str() ); } }; protected: virtual void SetDefaults( void ) { // find dialog m_mapValues[ "\\limit" ] = "20"; m_mapValues[ "\\matchcase" ] = "0"; m_mapValues[ "\\regexp" ] = "0"; m_mapValues[ "\\up" ] = "0"; // search file extensions m_mapValues[ "keywords_optdlg\\extensions" ] = ".cpp;.hpp;.hxx;.cxx;.c;.h;"; // keywords list m_mapValues[ "search\\search1" ] = "// NOTE: "; m_mapValues[ "search\\text1" ] = "Carefully read notes about code"; m_mapValues[ "search\\search2" ] = "// TEST: "; m_mapValues[ "search\\text2" ] = "Carefully read test comments"; // parse thread timeout m_mapValues[ "sorting_optdlg\\parsetime" ] = "10000"; m_mapValues[ "sorting_optdlg\\showtime" ] = "20000"; // STL debug dialog m_mapValues[ "stldbgdlg\\autoexpand" ] = "400"; m_mapValues[ "stldbgdlg\\limit" ] = "20"; // stl debug options m_mapValues[ "stldbg_optdlg\\autoexpand" ] = "1"; m_mapValues[ "stldbg_optdlg\\autotype" ] = "1"; m_mapValues[ "stldbg_optdlg\\showsymbolchange" ] = "0"; m_mapValues[ "stldbg_optdlg\\symbolchange" ] = "1"; } };
After creation of our own class our main() function will look like:
// set start point of registry class CRegistryDemo registry( HKEY_CURRENT_USER, "Software\\RegistryEx Test" ); try { // Refresh class cache from registry registry.RefreshContents(); } catch( string error ) { printf( "Error: %s", error.c_str() ); exit( -1 ); } LONG lTest1; string strTest1; // simple access to registry values registry.GetValueByName( "stldbgdlg\\autoexpand", lTest1 ); registry.GetValueByName( "search\\text1", strTest1 ); printf( "autoexpand value = %d\ntext = %s", lTest1, strTest1.c_str() ); registry.PrintCacheContent(); // NOTE: on CRegistryEx class destructor call, all values will be saved // to registry according to specified paths... return 0;
v1.0 First this class was implemented and used in Visual Studio Add-in: "ToDoList Add-on". v1.1 Current version published now.
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int timeKey = 12345; char* whatHappened = ""; registry.GetValueByName("Key", whatHappened); if ( strcmp(whatHappened,"") == 0) registry.SetValueByName("Key",timeKey); else { //... some code }
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If the argument key value is not found, then it is inserted along with the default value of the data type.
When using operator[] to insert elements, the returned reference does not indicate whether an insertion is changing a pre-existing element or creating a new one. The member functions find and insert can be used to determine whether an element with a specified key is already present before an insertion.
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System automates single-, multiple-head welding, cutting
Gullco's KAT Travel Carriage System is designed to automate and improve quality in single-or multiple-head welding and cutting uperations.
Welding guns and torches are mounted on the carriage, which travels along a track in forward or reverse direction on flat or curved surfaces along any plane, including inverted. A microprocessor-based 24-V DC motor control enables precise variable speed programming and switching for forward, neutral, reverse, run, and stop. A rotary encoder controls speed. The mounted welding and cutting equipment operates with precise motion from start to finish, regardless of how many passes or workpieces are involved, the company says.
The system can be supplied with optional equipment and controls to provide other functions, including oscillation, stitch welding, and cladding. Models are available for use on rigid or flexible track.


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Friday, April 29, 2011
Siasia, Umeh mourn as Olubayo pays last visit to the National stadium
It was tears and eulogies when the body of late Super Eagles player, Olubayo Adefemi lied in state at the Indoor Sports hall of the national stadium, Lagos Thursday.
Members of the Nigeria Football Federation, led by its first vice president, Chief Mike Umeh, chairman of the NFF technical committee, Barrister Chris Green, national team coach, Samson Siasia, his assistant, Ike Shorunmu, Super Eagles co-ordinator, Emmanuel Attah, Eagles Secretary, Dayo Enebi, friends, fans and members of the fallen star's immediate family were all present to pay their last respect to Olubayo Adefemi who was killed in a ghastly automobile accident in Greece April 18.
The body arrived the national stadium, Lagos at 10.16 am in a black jeep, with registration number Ebony 8.
Dressed in black jeans trousers, black top and a black sunshade to cover her tearful eyes, Olubayo's fiancee, Folashade Adesina had relatives around her throughout.
Oma Akatugba, a close friend of the late footballer remained transfixed on his seat when mourners were asked to go round the casket to pay their last respect to Olubayo. "I did not need to put myself in such agony. I couldn't stand the agony of seeing my friend lying down there without saying a word to me," Akatugba who would have been Olubayo's groom's mate at his wedding told Sports Vanguard.
NFF vice President, Mike Umeh said the board was deeply touched by the unfortunate death of the young Nigerian international.
"The only thing we can do now is to put 'Bayo in prayer. Bayo did not deserve a 'red card' at this young age. In his short life, he put Nigeria's name on the World Map and brought smiles to millions of faces. Nobody expected his exit so soon," Umeh eulogised. Former national team goalkeepers trainer, Joe Erico said Olubayo touched many lives.
"The little time he spent on earth, he touched so many lives. We can't question God." Erico, however, advised that in the spirit of the national anthem, "let the works of our heros past not go in vain."
Said he, "I am happy to see the NFF here, but they should not forget the family because if Olubayo were alive, these are the people he would have taken care of.
National team coach, Samson Siasia said "we will all miss Bayo. He was humble and ready to do whatever he was asked to do. Bayo was the kind of player you want to have every time. What we need to do now is to take care of the family."
Secretary of the Association of Professional Footballers of Nigerian(APFON), Austin Popo said his organisation would meet the family of their late member and see where they could assist in due course. The late footballer's ID card of APFON was handed over to the family, for the records.
The body left the national stadium in a convoy at exactly 11.16 a.m. for the Atan cemetery for interment.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
A Governor's Tale
Never knew, never really came to my notice that the Governor of Oyo State, Alao Akala, though has lost out now, has got a burnt skin due to excess bleaching. Oh my, this is so hilarious. Here's what I found on facebook, we have really got some badt ass naija nigga's who are so creative, RMAO…
Here is the Governor on the pack of a fake Tura soap
And here a more vivid picture of the Governor…hmmm
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Now I'm about to faint. Omg, can you see black faze? Then faze, he didn't really change much though, then 2baba, omg I'm fainting, check out that hair do, hahaha…And Sound Sultan, biko, I'm off here. Chineke? Money is good o, check out Sultan then and now, see transformation, lol. But seriously hard work pays.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Mudina Is Hot
This guy isn't new in the industry, you all know him when he dropped his 'like pami' song, especially with the video. This guy has got the remix with Skales on it, and the one that is making every girl trip, is his newest which he calls Halla and has got Vector on it. For anyone who has heard Banky W sing and loves him, I tell you this is the next guy you will love. He looks so tite, and has got good looks too. He gave us few of his CD's and we have had it on a replay, especially the halla. We will ask him for a link on the internet and get back to you guys. Pls thank me later, lol.
Don't Say I Told You, But Read On
There is this serious tale spreading around town like wild fire about a particular musician's 'sexcapades'. According to a bird in the know, this guy's second love aside from singing is sex. He recently released an album and he is into a 'Tv show' at the moment. The rate, at which the musician is going about emptying his baby milk in some ladies, has suddenly become a source of concern to his friends and close associates, wondering if the guy will still be strong enough to make babies once he is ready. The most amazing out of them all is that, you don't have to be yellow, black, white or mixed race to be his choice, anything goes, the bird said. Another thing that keeps resurrecting this guy's career whenever it's dead is a beef track. Ciao!
We moving away from the sex gist but we are still in the music industry. Another wingless bird that won't mind his business also whispered to me about a particular music act that got the club banging late 2009, with a song that has to do with a guy and girl collaborating, and recently returned from London, on how he is currently broke. The wingless bird spotted the artiste tasking his friends for money, saying he needed to fix his car and had no cash on him. Little did he know friends can't be trusted, as these friends have been telling anyone who cares to know and some of his colleagues about how the guy who spent over 6months in London has turned into a fine bara, hence we got hold of the news too. Here's wishing the 'single' he just released does the magic and see this guy smiling to the bank soon.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Footballer Adefemi Olubayo Is Dead
In as much as I love blogging, it makes me so sad when I have to give information about someone passing on, especially if it's a youth. These youths are meant to bury their parents. It's just so so sad. Nigerian International football player, Olubayo got killed in a car accident while driving on Egnatia Odos, near the city of Kavala TODAY. May his soul rest in peace. Search for his name on facebook to see what his friends and fans are saying about him.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
How Naughty Can Paddy Adenuga Be?
Oh no Paddy is just a naughty son! But give it to him. You don't need to be told on how close he is to his mom, by just reading his tweets alone. And probably this afternoon they got talking on BB, and Mrs Adenuga didn't PING him after every message she sent as usual, which got him so happy tweeting, 'Love: that my Mom has learnt that you dont always have to PING someone after every BB message! *dancing* *rejoicing* *hallelujah* *pingfree*'. Does anyone now agree with me that Paddy is a naughty son? Lol. But seriously, there is no love as your mom's.
Meet Annie's Daughter, Isabel Idibia
Annie Macaulay is sure a good mum. I have left the list of journalists who likes to refer to her as Tuface's babymama, as she is gradually stepping up her acting game, and so can be called an actress at last. Back to my gist, Annie is such a wonderful mom, and I only wonder where she got that from, as Isabel is her first offspring. she is also the only child she has for Tuface, and she is such a healthy pie. Obviously, her well-wishers have been asking of the where about of her lil miss sunshine as she fondly calls her, so she decided to tweet a pic of her this morning. And I must say a lot of mothers will be so proud of Annie. Good job girl!
And that's her with actress tonto dike and mom.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Aww so I'm loving this #deprivednaijachildhood . The words in capital are mine though, lol. I got this from Kel, Ucheugo, Munachi Abi, Omowunmi Akinnifesi and Ruggedman and indeed they made me laugh, you will like them too…#MEMORIES
#deprivednaijachildhood if u and ur friend neva did "Adan dele, ona titi ~ se ati de le, ati de le" OMG LWKMD
#deprivednaijachildhood if u never ride bicycle YEAH
#deprivednaijachildhood if you dont know how to blow caprisonne, suntop, funtop, treetop and burst it with your feet *kpa!* RIGHT
#deprivedNaijaChildhood If u never heard of "killer beans" n hw it only killed ppl u never knew. LOL
#deprivednaijachildhood if Ʊ dint play SEGA. YUP
#deprivednaijachildhood if u ddnt use 2 go around calin lite ppl nd albinoes oyinbo pepper shukushuku pepper, u go yellow more more. LWKMD
#deprivedNaijaChildhood if u didn't write ur name on a piece of paper and put it in ur bic biro so no1 will steal it. OMG
#deprivednaijachildhood if u didn't sing " oh my home ohhhh my home, wen shall I c my home, ireti give us food ooo ... PRAAA
#Deprivednaijachildhood if you dint watch Tele Match......un,dos, tres....whistle. WOW
#deprivedNaijaChildhood if you did not play "you mess...." I STILL DEY PLAY AM
#deprivednaijachildhood if Ɣøû never played game boy, mario » e bi lo ma kusi, brick game! 4REAL
#deprivedNaijaChildhood if you didnt play police and thief. LOL
#deprivednaijachildhood if you never used newspaper or calender to wrap your books. YES O
#deprivedNaijaChildhood if you didnt have a game n watch. YEP
#deprivednaijachildhood if Ɣøû never drag tastytime ice with your friend. LOL
#deprivedNaijaChildhood If u never read Eze Goes To School and if u never carried the box to boarding house. I DID
#deprivednaijachildhood if Ɣøû never did this " I will tell ♏Ɣ mummy for Ɣøû ~ den denden " 4REALerHerH
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Osaze Odemwingie Gets Impersonated On Twitter
There is this guy on twitter impersonating footballer Osaze Odemwingie with the handle OsazeOdemwingie. This guy is fake and the funniest of them all is that, his so called friends on twitter, the people he tweets at the most, and even relate to as colleagues are people far from the sport field. This guy has almost 2500 followers already. Please stop following him, and don't do any business what so ever with him, as you might just be on your own [OYO]. Please feel free to go to his page, OsazeOdemwingie on twitter and shout OLE! The real Osaze's twitter handle is OdemwingieP as verified by Colin Udoh, and he is also in best position to answer any question [@colinudoh].
Muna, Sarah Ofili Celebrates With Adaeze Igwe yobo On Birthday
These chics are just a bunch of beauties. Yea have heard whatever stories about them, say what you like but these chics are hot. I love it when ladies live their lives and not just like one actress living in fantasies/movies begging for money to shop from her overseas trip, lol.
Back to the koko, Adaeze Igwe yobo's birthday is today, and so Munachi Abi and Sarah Ofili, Rapper Ikechukwu's girlfriend who resides in London jetted to Turkey, where Adaeze presently lives with her husband, Joseph Yobo to celebrate with her. I might not be a fan of Sarah Ofili, but ever since the day she asked D'banj to clarify the sex mess rumour, I have been a fan. My favourite quote out of all she said was this, over my dead body will I sleep with D'banj, I live in LONDON not IKEJA, lol. Oh meen, I'm so in love with this chic. It's obvious they had fun together at the dinner. From us to Adaeze is….. Happy birthday girl!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Listen to NKOTBSB's First Original Single 'Don't Turn Out The Lights' [AUDIO]
A.J. McLean and Joey McIntyre from New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys stopped by the studio Tuesday morning to debut on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" their new single "Don't Turn Out The Lights" as well as revealed details about their upcoming tour.The guys explained the prep for their upcoming tour as, "we start rehearsals next week," adding they've been contemplating, "fun, creative ways to come together…interesting ideas we've been talking about in pre-production meetings" adding, "possibly duets here and there and different things and really just making it an all around amazing show."
The boys relate that with "nine members [in the group] there's lots of testosterone" however, thankfully, "we each have our own bus though." Although the groups remained at peace with one another, they revealed, "we might keep it to a 'Hi, How are you? See you later on,' [once tour begins] but for now..we're having a lot of fun."
The boys also exclusively revealed to Ryan that "American Idol" alum Jordin Sparks will join them on tour as their opening act.
Listen to the world radio premiere of "Don't Turn Out The Lights" above and be sure to head to iTunes to get your own copy as well as keep your eye out for the entire album due out May 24th.
You can also win a trip for four to see New Kids On The Block perform in their hometown of Boston with the Backstreet Boys at historic Fenway Park on June 11th! Enter here for the chance to win!