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How to create a new Synergy project
Initial project configuration
- Begin by opening e2studio ISDE and pointing to workspace directory of your choice.
- Navigate to File -> New -> Synergy Project.
- Enter desired project name and select the toolset (GCC ARM is default).
- Select a valid license file. This list is populated with all license file locations used in the past. If the list is empty, please follow where to get a Synergy Software Package license file Q&A.
- On the next page, you're required to select your target board. Bear in mind that projects created for a specific development or starter kit will usually not run on a different board. The device field is filled automatically when a non-custom board is selected.
- Additional toolchain options are also available. For GCC, it is recommended to leave these unchanged. In case where fields are empty, please make sure you have correctly installed and registered GCC ARM Embedded toolchain (offered during installation of e2studio).
- On the final tab, you're able to select project template as a foundation for your code. For most applications, board-specific Board Support Package is suitable. Should you choose to download additional project examples from Synergy Gallery, they'll be found on this list as well.
Using Synergy Project Configurator
The initial setup created basic directory structure for your project. The Synergy Project Configurator should be opened automatically:
- Summary screen breaks down selected software components as well as target board and device.
- BSP tab allows you to replace board support package with an alternative version for different board. Remember that some components included in the project may not be compatible with the new target board (eg. when moving graphics LCD project form S7 onto S3 board). Selecting Properties tab in the bottom half of the screen will allow you to adjust hardware behavior. When using RTOS (HAL/Common isn't the only thread in Threads tab), set RTOS being used to ThreadX to prevent errors in configuration.
- Clocks screen provides detailed configuration for clock generation circuit module. For most projects, these settings should be left at their default values.
- Pins pane is used to create pin configuration file. Most connections on the chip package can be used for multiple peripherals. When using external peripherals such as graphic LCD or pushbutton switches, pins have to be connected and set to appropriate characteristics (direction, pull up, drive capacity and output level) in order to be functional and addressable from within the source code. Note that JTAG pins should always stay connected during development, as disconnecting them will leave the board inaccessible by the programmer and debugger.
- Threads tab is the main place used for configuring your project contents. Here, you can create additional threads (thus, enabling ThreadX RTOS) and populate them with drivers, frameworks and RTOS objects (such as queues or event flags). Each item has it's own settings that can be adjusted on the Properties tab in the panel visible on the bottom half of the screen. Adding components to the project also enables them on the Components tab. Some properties may also affect settings in the ICU tab.
- ICU section allows you to adjust interrupt controller unit to respond to certain system hardware events. Same options are available on Threads tab when configuring properties for a given driver or framework (only if they offer interrupting capabilities).
- Components pane lists all the modules available from the installed Synergy Support Package. Installing more than one version of SSP will enable you to choose between two versions of a given module. Selection boxes are used to include the features in the project but it's also done automatically, when populating Modules section on Threads tab with the same entires.
After project has been configured Generate Project Content button has to be pressed in order to export project setup into compilable C code.
Understanding directory structure of the Synergy project
Project contents are grouped into different folders, depending on their type and purpose:
src folder contains user code for execution once the system has booted up and is running
- synergy_gen folder contains files generated by Synergy Project Configurator and they should not be edited as any changes will be overwritten with the configurator output. This source code usually defines API instances for the modules selected as well as interrupt function prototypes.
- hal_entry.c file features hal_entry function that is called at the end of start-up procedure. It is only relevant in non-RTOS projects (only one thread: HAL/Common in the Threads tab in the configurator) as the function is not called during ThreadX start-up.
- new_thread_entry.c and any other _entry.c file holds user code executed inside the threads that were created using the configurator. Similarly to hal_entry file, the function will exit once it reaches the end and therefore for continuous execution, it is advised to place the code in a permanent loop inside that function.
- synergy directory stores complete board support package for the target device as well as selected SSP components (that includes HAL drivers and frameworks). Changes in the Synergy Configurator usually reflect on the contents of this folder.
- script holds the linker script file used to pre-configure the memory space on the target device. This file is always the same for a given board.
- synergy_cfg folder contains low-level board setup such as pin, interrupt and clock configuration files. These are also generated by the configurator and shouldn't be edited manually.
- configuration.xml is the Synergy Configurator file. It's explained in detail in the previous section.
- .pincfg file is used by the ISDE to generate the actual pin setup file (bsp_pin_cfg.h). Every Synergy project is created with deafult pin settings that can be altered using Synergy Configurator.
- .launch and .jlink files store debug and runtime configuration of the project and in most cases, they shouldn't be edited by user.
What's Next
Now, you should able to create and edit Synergy projects. Feel free to revisit this guide to refresh your understanding of the e2studio ISDE.
You're now ready to jump into project development. Why not start with Threaded Blinky project as an introduction to using real-time operating system on Renesas Synergy embedded platform. You can find an article on it here: Running Threaded Blinky on the Synergy Platform


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Rayon is the first non-synthetic "manufactured" fiber. It has been referred to as "artificial silk" due to its luxurious sheen and lustre.
Made from cellulosic pulp, it takes on properties similar to cotton and linen. It can also be made to look like wool.
It is not a natural fiber, and it is not a synthetic. Basically, recycled fiber lint is chemically treated then re-manufactured similar to synthetic fibers.
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Top elected officials from North Tonawanda called on state Assemblyman Robin Schimminger to shepherd a bill to limit sex offenders' access to children through the Assembly before the June 20 conclusion of the state's legislative session.
Niagara County Legislator Paul B. Wojtaszek, Mayor Robert G. Ortt, and city Attorney Shawn P. Nickerson asked Schimminger to bring A.3419 to the floor for a vote, and pass the same, following the passage of its companion bill, S.5680, in the Senate Tuesday.
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Rule 3.1 - Extrajudicial Activities In General
A judge may engage in extrajudicial activities, except as prohibited by law or this Code. However, when engaging in extrajudicial activities, a judge shall not:
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This vivid memory is meshed with a sense of relief and pride: For 10 years so many Calgarians had committed the energy and enthusiasm to a dream and now the world was about to discover my home.
My first step into Calgary's Olympic journey was a call nearly 10 years before, in late 1979, from Frank King, inquiring if I might be interested in meeting with some local sports leaders to discuss "a project". From there, the journey included unexpected twists such as landing the right to host the final World Cup event of the 1980 season, capitalizing on a European cancellation, and giving the world a glimpse of Calgarian volunteerism and innovation — because remember, in 1980 Calgary was unknown to the international sports community. Lobbying IOC members, attending the IOC Congress with Steve Podborski and with the excitement of a successful bid, the 'games' were over and the work was about to begin.
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I'll never forget the afternoon Frank King pulled me aside after a meeting of the OCO '88 Olympians Committee (to involve Canadian Olympians in the Games). He outlined a simple but elegant concept. Frank understood the power of the Olympics and the symbolism it can convey. His theme for the Torch Relay was to pass the flame from Olympians past (Barbra-Anne Scott and Ferd Hayward who ran the first leg from Signal Hill in St. John's) to Olympians present (Cathy and myself in the Olympic Stadium) to Olympians future (represented by Robyn Perry who lit the Olympic Flame at McMahon Stadium).
So much of the 1988 Games were forward thinking. Perhaps too much. Many of the venues were and still are world-class. The WinSport legacy continues to be the benchmark for all Olympic cities and the staging of the Calgary Games moved the Olympics to a whole new standard that is rarely surpassed, even today. While there were remarkable performances by Canadian athletes, five medals and no gold left that nagging feeling that there was still work to do.
Investing in our athletes to ensure they have the resources necessary to compete has driven many of us who were part of 1988. So with the advent of another chance — another Games — realized for 2010, we vowed to ensure the legacy of '88 would give us both venues to prepare but a vision to deliver resources directly to our athletes. It was this vision which drove us to create Own the Podium, which now invests nearly $25 million per year into supporting our Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls in wintersport.
When Alex Bilodeau captured Canada's first gold at the 2010 Games of Vancouver, it closed the final chapter of 1988 for me. My entire life I have believed Canadians could show the world we are the best — we are winners. My enduring vision has been that Canadian athletes can lead the world with the right support and effective leadership.
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Over the past six months, the Fallen Earth team has implemented new production processes which has allowed for improved product quality and a streamlined development schedule.
Colin Dwan, who was promoted from Lead Engineer to Project Manager, said, ?Fallen Earth has great technology and tons of content, but we needed to put a stake in the ground about all the features that were absolutely necessary to ship with. Now that we?ve finalized that long list, we?ve been able to spend all of our time making those features really fun.?
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- Fully customizable characters, including different faces, hair, and skin color
- Thousands of items - clothing, body art, weapons, armor and objects of varying power and ability
- A rich and evolving universe with storyline based missions
- Unlimited character based growth in skills, stats, and special abilities
- Team based missions requiring planning and tactics not just brute force
- Smart creatures that will challenge players abilities by reacting not just acting
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BRISTOL, Tenn. – King Athletics and Head Coach Peter Dalton are pleased to announce the hiring of Chelsea Leavell as assistant coach for the men's and women's track and field team. She will specialize in coaching the throws events after an All-American career at Milligan College where she set multiple school records.
Leavell was a regular at the NAIA Indoor and Outdoor National Championships following a stellar high school career at Pope John Paul High School in Hendersonville, Tenn. As a sophomore, she finished in fourth place in the shot put at the Division II Tennessee State Track Meet and followed with runner-up finishes in each of the next two years. As a senior, she also added a third place overall finish in the discus at the State Meet.
As a member of the Buffaloes track and field team, she was a three-time NAIA Indoor National Championships attendee and twice appeared in the NAIA Outdoor National Championships competing in the weight throw, discus, and shot put. Her best finish came in the shot put as a senior where she placed 12th overall. Altogether, she put together three top-15 finishes in national competition including a pair of 13th place finishes in the 2009 Championships in the shot put and the 2010 Championships in the weight throw.
"I am very excited and blessed to have this opportunity to coach throws at King and to be able to add to my coaching and recruiting experience within NCAA Division II," said Leavell. "I think that being a younger coach and my experience as a collegiate athlete will help build upon our team's knowledge and skills."
While at Milligan, Leavell set five different school records in the shot put, weight throw, discus and hammer throws, and javelin toss. She set personal bests in the weight throw (16.17m), shot put (13.22m), discus (42.73m), hammer throw (46.87m), and javelin (35.51m) in setting those records which still stand today.
Dalton said of the hire, "I'm excited to bring on an All-American athlete and energetic young coach like Chelsea that can take the program to the next level. She is going to be a great addition to the staff and we cannot wait to get to work for the upcoming season."
In November 2010, Leavell also attended and participated in an international shot put clinic alongside Olympian Dylan Armstrong of the Canadian national team.
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The Dinka Chavos is a 4 door sedan found in Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
The front is based on the 1997/1998 Nissan 240SX (also thought to resemble a 1999-2004 Peugeot 406, but the look is less evident judging by the bumper); the sides look like a Acura TSX; the back looks loosely based on that of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII, VIII, and IX. It can be found in the Hove Beach area in Broker, Liberty City. The Chavos may or may not have a black-tinted roof, similar to that of the Imponte DF8-90.
A blue-and-gray variant of the Chavos is used as a gang car for the Korean Midtown Gang in GTA Chinatown Wars.
The Chavos (bearing a VO5 badge) is powered by what appears to be a high-displacement V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in a RWD configuration. Power is on-par with other sedans in the game, making acceleration good and giving it a decent top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph).
Handling-wise, the Chavos is sub-par, despite its sporty appearance and low suspension. The car suffers from dramatic oversteer; though some players cite this as a good thing, giving the Chavos a good drifting ability. The suspension is soft, again aiding to the oversteer and body roll. Braking is well below average, with a lack of ABS resulting in the wheels locking at the slightest hint of braking. The Chavos is often stopped in its tracks by roadside curbs, due to the low suspension. Crash deformation is acceptable, though not great; and engine durability is poor, rendering the Chavos immobilized after a few impacts.
- "Chavos" is a slang term for "Money" and young men. "Chav" is also a slang term for British youths, who typically wear tracksuits (often soccer related) and Burberry caps.
- In GTA IV, the two default radio stations in the Chavos are The Beat 102.7 and The Classics 104.1 but the pedestrians in Hove Beach listen to Vladivostok FM when jacking a Chavos.
- In perfect condition this car can be sold in the S&M Auto Sales for $2,000
- Usually found around Hove Beach, Broker.
- Sometimes found around Chinatown, Algonquin.
- Occasionally found all around Bohan.
- Rarely found all around Alderney.
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Gluten-containing cosmetics could explain puzzling cases of GI symptoms and rashes in consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Yet information about this important ingredient is mostly unrevealed.
"The use of some cosmetics, including products used on the lips and face, can result in unexpected exposure to gluten," explain George Washington University gastroenterologists Marie L Borum, MD and Pia Prakash, MD.
As they reported Nov 31 at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology,(1) their interest in the subject began with one of Dr. Borum's patients, a 28-year-old woman who experienced exacerbation of her celiac symptoms, including gastrointestinal complications and a recurring skin rash, after using a body lotion advertised as "natural."
"It was difficult to determine whether gluten was contained in the product she was using," says Dr. Prakash. "But once she stopped using the body lotion her symptoms resolved."
The lack of readily available information about cosmetic ingredients that Dr. Borum experienced first-hand with her patient prompted the researchers to expand their research.
They first identified the top cosmetic companies in the United States and visited the official website for each company as part of a search for "gluten" and "gluten free" – to identify products specifically manufactured without gluten.
Only 2 of the top 10 cosmetic companies in the United States offered any detailed ingredient information, and no mention was made of gluten sources, according to the study.
Next, Drs. Borum and Prakash researched the ingredients for individual cosmetic products using an independent website. The independent website offered lists of ingredients for products marketed by 5 of the top 10 companies – but again no mentions of gluten sources were identified.
Overall, ingredient information was unavailable for 4 of the top 10 companies – and none of the large companies specifically offered gluten-free cosmetic options, according to the study findings.
""This study revealed that information about the ingredients, including the potential gluten content, in cosmetics is not readily available," Dr. Prakash concludes.
While smaller companies may specifically advertise gluten-free alternatives, she says, "top-selling manufacturers should indicate whether their products can be safely used by individuals with gluten sensitivity."
About Celiac Disease
Affecting as many as 2-3 million people in the United States and 20 million worldwide, celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Approximately 1 out of every 100 people may have celiac disease – though only 1 out of 10 people with celiac disease may be actually diagnosed and are aware that they have this disease.
Women are diagnosed with celiac disease two to three times more often than men and current research indicates that 60% to 70% of those diagnosed with celiac disease are women, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.
The only treatment option for those with celiac disease is gluten avoidance. Patients who do not adhere to the gluten-free diet usually continue to suffer from symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas and diarrhea.
In addition, these patients are at higher risk for developing complications of celiac disease such as cancer of the small bowel and esophagus, and narrowing in the bowel due to inflammation.
1. Cited presentation: "Information About Cosmetic Ingredients is Difficult to Obtain: A Potential Hazard for Celiac Patients," Borum ML, Prakash P
Source: American college of Gastroenterology news release, Oct 31, 2011


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Michigan Technological University has established a new fellowship program for graduate
students who have served in the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps or the military. So far, the
University has awarded 10 fellowships.
In its first semester of operation, the National Service Graduate Fellowship covers as much as 30 percent of tuition, but its benefits extend beyond financial assistance.
"Through this program, we are getting more nontraditional students to campus who bring a different perspective to the classroom," said Blair Orr, a professor in Michigan Tech's School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. "They have a lot to contribute from their experiences."
Orr is in charge of Tech's Peace Corps Master's International program, one of the three programs involved in the initiative.
Lt. Col. Kerry Beaghan, professor of aerospace studies and head of the Air Force ROTC, agrees that the type of student the program attracts is "very atypical."
"They're older military personnel, who maybe tried college earlier in their lives," she says. "Or they might have enlisted right out of high school, and now they are interested in an education and must juggle family and school and financing. This program helps them."
For the military personnel, the new post-911 GI Bill includes a housing allowance at some schools and, depending on the level of the service, their spouses or children might also benefit from the tuition reduction, Beaghan says.
In planning for the military component of the fellowship, Beaghan credits Dallas Eubanks, former head of Michigan Tech's Army ROTC, for his help in crafting this new program.
"We had to decide whom do we include and what to include," she explains.
Natiffany Mathews, a master's student in industrial archaeology, did her AmeriCorps service on the New Mexico/Texas border, in poor school districts, and she chose Michigan Tech because of the fellowship and the opportunity to teach and do research.
"It's been a different type of experience--awesome--especially the teaching," she says. "With college courses, we are constantly changing things up. It's very dynamic."
Overall, the fellowship was paramount for her. "I don't think I could have come here without it," she says. "We needed the extra funding, and my husband was having trouble finding work here. We had expenses moving here, too."
She had visited the area previously and fell in love with the people and Michigan Tech's industrial archaeology program. She had high praise for Tim Scarlett, associate professor of social science and head of industrial archeology studies. Another draw: Tech treated her fairly and timely manner. "Another school never returned my phone calls," she recalls, "and was always slow responding to emails."
Jacque Smith, director of marketing for the Graduate School, says the fellowship fills a gap. "Graduate students in programs that focus primarily on career preparation, instead of research, often have to fund more of their education themselves. As the costs keep increasing, it can become harder for these students to attend grad school."
Mariah Maggio, who was in the Peace Corps Masters International Program and is a recipient of a fellowship, didn't have any viable options to return to graduate school two years after her volunteer service in the Philippines ended.
"With the limited financial resources resulting from life as a Peace Corps volunteer, followed by work with a grassroots international organization, the fellowship was a decisive factor in my being able to enroll in Tech's environmental policy master's program," she explains.
Maggio is thankful that the fellowship recognizes her service. Also, she adds, being a returned Peace Corps volunteer on the campus is a very rich experience because of the community and camaraderie that exist among those who have volunteered.
"You can not only reflect on your experience with fellow returned volunteers, but you also engage with prospective volunteers and really build on the work the Peace Corps is doing," she says.
"We are fortunate that Tech recognizes returned Peace Corps volunteers as eligible candidates for the fellowship," Maggio adds. "To be valued after volunteering in such a way that supports returning to graduate school is an amazing initiative of this University and reinforces the ideal that Michigan Tech is playing an important role in fostering leaders for a global future."
Jacqueline Huntoon, Graduate School dean, says the fellowship helps the University achieve its strategic plan, which includes an effort to attract students who bring diverse perspectives to the campus and the program.
"They demonstrate to others the opportunities for providing service to their communities, the nation and the world," she concludes.
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Deutsche Bank Survey indicates Allocation by Hedge Funds into Middle East Markets
Deutsche Bank announced today that hedge fund investment clients plan to increase their allocations to emerging markets, with the Middle East predicted as top performer among all regions.
Deutsche Banks findings came as part of its annual Alternative Investment Survey which polled more than a thousand investors representing US$1 trillion in hedge fund industry assets. The survey is considered as the most extensive survey of hedge fund investor sentiment in the industry.
Close to 50% of those surveyed were bullish on the Middle East markets, with no firm surveyed indicating that it was planning to reduce its exposure to the region. Twelve percent of those surveyed indicated that they will maintain current exposure levels, and 32% plan to increase it.
Penry Jackson, Managing Director - Global Markets at Deutsche Bank in Dubai said: The results are a clear indication that global hedge fund investors are extremely bullish on the region. The Middle East is viewed differently from other emerging markets by investors, largely because it is nascent, holds tremendous potential, with very attractive company valuations. While some emerging markets might have peaked, the Middle East is seen as not having realized its full potential yet. We would expect to see many of the traditional barriers to entry in these markets being lowered in the medium term to enable further growth.
Those most interested in the region were consultants, family offices, high-net worth individuals, and wealth management companies. The Middle East/North Africa is a new listing on the survey for 2008.
Globally, hedge funds investors predicted that Macro, Distressed and Equity Volatility will be the top performing strategies for 2008.
Sixty-one percent of investors indicated that they would opt to invest in macro investment strategies that are less sensitive to the equity markets. Appetite was also high for distressed and equity volatility, which came in second and third place, with 41% and 37% of investors respectively predicting these strategies will perform well. On the other hand asset backed securities focused funds were overwhelmingly expected to be the worst performers.
Overall outlook for the current year remains bearish among 80% of those surveyed, with 40% expecting the world economy to pick up in 2009.
As a result, 30% of investors are holding cash, with over half of the respondents saying that they are willing to eliminate it by March 2009.
This cautious approach is reflected in the increased emphasis among investors on risk management. Hedge fund investors said that the third most important criteria in choosing their manager is risk management, preceded by investment performance and investment philosophy.
Contrasting with their bearish global economic views, most investors were bullish on the hedge fund industry with expectations that it will manage to attract a median inflow of US$ 200 billion in 2008.
Mimicking the trend in the hedge fund industry, 58% of investors said that they would not opt for leverage in their portfolios under the current market conditions.
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The Oregonian reports that the bill is modeled after legislation requiring background checks on gun sales.
Key Democratic lawmakers have said they won't push for limits on military-style, semi-automatic weapons or large-capacity magazines, but they're looking to expand background checks to cover all gun sales and transfers in Oregon.
They also want to ban guns in schools and the state Capitol.
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Re: Calvin Hamler aka ASSURITY FINANCIAL Legal Problems!!
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:35 am
Bizzaro: Bitter ~ table for one ~ your table is ready.
Why are you posting this on a forum instead of dealing with your manager, his boss or even as Calvin suggests call him?
You are not unique in having the issues you are having with your loans. I hear these stories all the time from several different shops. Unfortunately it seems like the rules change on a daily basis. Your employer has to adjust quickly in this environment. Instead of thinking there is some conspiracy theory try to find out why this is happening.
If you don't roll with the changes, the changes will roll over you!
I actually applaud Calvin for responding to allegations and taking the time to post here especially since he does so without posting an angry reparte. Put yourself in his shoes, if someone was saying things about you would you want to respond. (Although I do agree there are times that a response is not warranted. As my grampy used to say.. You can get into a pissing contest with a skunk, But even if you win you still smell like skunk.)
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Re: Calvin Hamler aka ASSURITY FINANCIAL Legal Problems!!
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:42 pm
bizzaro wrote:
Speak to the current Assurity retail originators who have rock solid , 790 Fico, low DTI loans in the pipe that have been in process for close to 60 days and are not yet ready to close.
A 790 credit score doesn't automatically entitle anybody to a loan. Alt A and Prime defaults are showing the industry that it cannot live by credit score alone. You still have to look at the actual credit report and information therein. Back when I was processing, I dealt with many files with pristine credit where the loan officer would fight me on everything or there was a value issue or an occupancy issue. Often times it was a loan officer playing the market and losing issue. What I do know is that 60 days in process is not necessarily the company's fault.
On his third 'processor', dealing with unwarrented delays, mandatory full review of the FHA apprisal, though the value far exceeds the sale price; conditions lost or 'not received' in transition from alledged processor to underwriter, though a copy of the complete email package was cc's to the originator.
Underwriters are supposed to complete a full review of the appraisal regardless of whether the "value" exceeds the "sales price". The issues that can come up on appraisals are simply too numerous to mention, and prudence is warranted in a declining market. You have looked at the rising FHA delinquency and default rate haven't you? As far as conditions lost or not received, its not uncommon for a representative to say that a condition is handled when what was provided didn't meet the condition or led to other conditions. Reps constantly complain about having to provide disclosures they already provided when what was needed was another form with the correct date, revision, additional signature or original. Most processors, funders, and underwriters are familiar with the "disappearing" condition phenomenon. When I underwrote wholesale, it would drive me insane. Also, emailing conditions is no more fool proof than faxing.
New Rules: another form or disclosure to sign: can't find the one you sent. Can't have that meaningless form signed at closing: prior to docs only!!!! Email condition package dated 3-03, not yet received in undewriting.
What "meaningless" forms are you talking about that are required PTD? Are you talking about disclosures that are supposed to be made at time of application such as the Informed Choice Disclosure, Home Inspection Notice, FHA ARM disclosure, Amendatory Clause, Notice to Homebuyers, GFE/REG that is somewhat accurate? As far as emailed conditions not making it to underwriting for a week, again, email is not fool proof. Emails, can get buried the same as any fax or document. You're not going to convince me that Calvin Hamler is the Anti-Christ because your friends emailed conditions were lost or underwriting was backlogged.
Need a more current bank statement, this one is from 2-26. Doesn't matter that it's only got $64 in it, not needed to close and the borrower has $22,000 in reserves.
Perhaps the prior months balance wasn't on the account or the underwriter needs 2 months statements? Perhaps the underwriter is asking for the statement for the account that has the funds to close and reserves. If the account was inconsequential, why even disclose the account in the first place? Is your friend new?
Forty years in this business and I've seen it all, or at least I thought so.
I'm afraid you ain't seen nothing yet. Consolidation in the bank industry is going to create changes to the industry that most of us would never think possible. JP/Chase has already taken a stance against TPO's and have stated that with the acquisition of WAMU, they can handle 70% of America's lending needs. And yesterday, Jamie Dimon announced an anticipated 25% increase in outsourcing. Lending will definitely change because the government has created a situation whereby certain institutions have been given the power to dominate the market and squeeze out competition. With industry consolidation, rising delinquencies, and declining values, expect documentation and quality standards to change.
But now comes Calvin Crew with excuses that, I must admit, are as creative, not to mention big balls bold, as I could ever imagine. Hey, when you're broke, your broke. Turn out the lights on the way out. Wake up in the morning feeeling bad for your former associates but able to look at the man in the mirror.
If you have actual evidence that the company is insolvent, can no longer function and has no chance in h**l at survival, please present it or provide it Randall or Robin so they can research and report on the issue. But to come out and make unfounded accusations that are based on unsupported, third party hearsay is uncool at best. It doesn't seem credible and comes off like a smear campaign.
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -Albert Einstein
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:22 pm
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ITWONTCLOSE - strike one.
Fix, you and I think alike! It cracks me up. As I was reading this, I was thinking the same thing, wondering when "strike two" is gonna come whizzing down the middle.
Rock on!
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Re: Calvin Hamler aka ASSURITY FINANCIAL Legal Problems!!
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:21 pm
Wow! This guy does not give up and a zebra don't change it's stripes....
Five years after the implosion of Absurdity Financial, he's got a new game going.
His currently company, in the solicitation for a contract with a large (public) pension investment board in the Midwest was scrambling for references. An email was forwarded to me from within the company and contained the following:
[i]"Calvin would also serve as a nice referrence for our financial capabilities and would be representing Assurity by perhaps using an alias."
Aside from the obvious ethical implications, what are the legal implications of falsifying references when bidding on government contracts?
If he managed to slip the cuffs before, perhaps it will catch up to him in the future....
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - Two players making their first career starts scored the biggest goals of their careers and lifted #16 UMass to a thrilling 13-12 win over #10 Georgetown in the ESPNU Warrior Classic on a sunny Saturday at Rentschler Field. Senior Christian Hain scored the game-winner with 33.5 seconds left in the fourth less than a minute after sophomore Steve D'Amario tied the game at 12 with 1:29 left in the fourth. Freshman Will Manny tied his career-high with five points including his fifth hat trick of the season.
The win is a big boost for the Minutemen (8-4) as Greg Cannella's squad looks to return to the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row. Saturday's thriller featured eight ties and five lead changes including three in the fourth quarter in front of the crowd of 6,415.
Georgetown falls to 7-5 overall with Big East games vs. Rutgers and Villanova remaining.
Coming off a timeout, Hain sprinted 15 yards into the attack zone and bounced the game winning goal past goalkeeper C.T. Fisher's right side, with a little more than a half minute remaining. Defenseman Tom Celentani caused a key turnover with 18 seconds left to seal the victory for UMass and Greg Anderson ran the ball up the field to virtually kill the clock in the fourth.
Georgetown's Andrew Brancaccio scored five goals in the game to lead all scorers. Craig Dowd had four assists.
D'Amario tied the game with 1:29 remaining by taking a sharp angle to the right side of the net and picking off the top left corner of the goal. The Minutemen scored the final three goals of the game with Manny netting his third of the game with 4:48 left in the fourth. Celentani set up the goal to bring UMass within one at 12-11.
After a sluggish third quarter where Georgetown scored the only goal of the period, the fourth quarter featured fireworks from both teams with 11 combined goals. UMass took a 9-8 lead on Anthony Biscardi's second goal of the game off a rebound with 12:47 left in the fourth. The Hoyas scored the next three goals of the game as Scott Kocis tied the game at 9-9 with 11:48 remaining. Ricky Mirabito and Brancaccio gave the Hoyas a two-goal bulge with 9:12 remaining at 11-9.
The Longmeadow, Mass., connection of Ryan Liebel from Kyle Smith cut the margin to one at 11-10 with 8:45 left on a man-up goal. Travis Comeau, the Hoyas' top goal-scorer coming into the game, finally scored with 6:18 for anther two-goal advantage. But the Hoyas were kept off the board for the rest of the game.
UMass got off to a great start as face-off man Greg Rushing scored six seconds into the game as he won the first of his 12 face-off wins and dashed down and scored for a 1-0 lead. Georgetown took a 5-2 lead early in the second quarter, but UMass scored five of the final six goals of the first half for a 7-6 lead at intermission.
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The Murrieta City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to end the city's controversial red-light camera enforcement program.
After the council voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution to conclude the program with operator American Traffic Solutions, applause broke out in the council chambers. Councilwoman Kelly Bennett was absent.
"The staff recommendation is to discontinue the use of the red-light camera program due to the expired contract, recent concerns with the current company, and also ... the current equipment was outdated and would need to be replaced," Murrieta Police Chief Mike Baray said.
In November 2012, Murrieta voters approved a ban on the cameras with 57 percent of voters supporting Measure N.
The issue was the source of multiple court hearings and the election results ultimately were invalidated.
Last August, three months before the election, Riverside Superior Court Judge Daniel Ottolia ruled that the voter initiative was unconstitutional, and that the state and city had authority over traffic regulation. But in September, an Appeals Court overturned the Superior Court ruling, based on the timing of the lawsuit, and let the election go forward.
Shortly after the Nov. 6 election, the campaign committee Safe Streets for Murrieta -- backed by American Traffic Solutions, or ATS -- filed an amended petition challenging the measure's constitutionality.
The city asked for the cameras to be turned off on Dec. 14, 10 days after the election results were certified, but the equipment remained up at three intersections in the city while the courts reconsidered the issue.
On April 5, Ottolia overturned the election results, again ruling that voters did not have the authority to turn the cameras off. He said that the council was responsible for traffic regulation within the city and put the decision back on the five-member council.
Less than a week later, ATS issued a news release citing traffic statistics from the three intersections with the red-light cameras, sparking outrage from residents and the disapproval of city officials, who assumed that the equipment had been turned off. According to the ATS study, red-light running incidents had gone up at those intersections after the cameras were turned off.
The city initially entered into a red-light enforcement camera contract with Nestor Traffic Systems Inc., in October 2005. ATS took over the program in 2009 after it acquired Nestor. According to city officials, the agreement with ATS became a month-to-month contract last year and has since expired.
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Soul superstar Prince has taken aim at Maroon 5 for recording a cover version of his hit song Kiss, insisting their rendition adds nothing new to the classic track.
The Moves Like Jagger hitmakers, fronted by Adam Levine, included their take on the 1986 tune on their latest album Overexposed, but Prince has made it clear he is not a fan.
In a candid interview with Billboard magazine, he says, "Why do we need to hear another cover of a song someone else did? Art is about building a new foundation, not just laying something on top of what's already there."
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Well, Shucks – Brandon McCarthy Signs with Diamondbacks
[Seriously, people of the baseball world: stop doing things on Friday nights. I am writing this from a Christmas party.]
Well, you can scratch Brandon McCarthy off the wish list, as he just signed tonight with the Arizona Diamondbacks for two years and (just) $15.5 million. The Cubs obviously could have comfortably beat the D-Backs on that offer, which suggests one of three things (or all of them) is at work:
(1.) Teams are more scared off by his myriad injuries than we think;
(2.) McCarthy really wanted to pitch for a contender; and/or
(3.) The Cubs were trying to get McCarthy on the cheap.
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by David Steinberg
Featured Column:The Beginning of the End – Key Span and SPAC
Thirteen shows left – 8 in June, 5 in August. Years and years spent following a band around, analyzing lyrics, arguing over setlist trends, seeing new places, meeting cool people, and it all comes down to this. If I want to do anything else stupid to see this band, I have this one final chance. No longer will there be the urge, the need, the desire to rearrange my life risking jobs, friends, and relationships to be exposed to the music. There are thirteen shows left, and I don't see any reason not to see every single one of them.
Those were my thoughts when the announcement was made. I quickly bought the remaining concert tickets and made some plans. Studying my remaining vacation days, I quickly saw that I'd have to do something kind of stupid. The plan was to fly out on Wednesday night, drive to the Brooklyn/SPAC shows, fly back on Monday morning, go to work on Tuesday, red eye it to Chicago Tuesday night, and then drive to Deer Creek/L'alpine. Did I mention wanting to do stupid things to maximize my shows?
The first stupid thing I was doing, of course, was subjecting myself to New York City. There are people who love the place and would never live anywhere else, but I am not one of them. Even when I lived 90 miles north of the city, it took the Grateful Dead or Phish to make me venture down there. There are just too many people in too small of a space for my tastes. Sure the city might never sleep, but I'm a morning person anyway. It's an incredibly expensive city to visit which is another reason for minimizing my trips there. In fact unless Phish return, this very well might be my final trip ever to New York.
After some issues involving the hotel in New Jersey, we drove back through the tunnel and over to the venue. Since this show was going to be shown in theatres, George, Elayne, and I decided to try to get in the film. We lined up very early to get some rail space; we were about three rows back throughout most of the first set before people came in and moved us back.
The actual physical space of Key Span is amazing. It's a small place that they don't oversell. The lightposts have glowring-esque fixtures around them. Sure I would wish it were in another city (and had a different security force as I learned on the second night), but the floor is roomy and quite pleasant. I didn't get a chance to see the view from the stands, but I heard no complaints from there either.
If I could make one suggestion though, I wish they could take a page out of Safeco and put in a roof. I don't know if the people in the theatres saw the severity of the storms that rolled through (one before the show, one at during the maze) but they were impressive. My shoes got so soaked that the logo fell off. It rained so hard that my cell phone broke from being so water logged. It rained so hard that after I finished jumping around during the Maze, I looked down at my clipboard and I had no setlist. The soaked paper ripped and ended up being a wadded up ball of paper on the ground. So much for my one attempt at trying to keep a timed setlist from the front row. I guess the rules still do apply, even if it requires a diety to enforce them.
After the rather good show, we headed into town to see at least a little Amfibian. While I wouldn't go on tour with them or travel, they put on a good show. Unlike most of the new jambands, their song are melodic and catchy; I'd rather see them than most of the touring bands in our scene. Alas though it was a late night show and our tiredness made us leave after 3/4 of a set. Leaving shows early has been something I've been doing a lot lately. This time though I actually regretted having to leave.
After a few hours sleep (ruined by the hotel messing up our reservation and putting us all in one tiny room), we headed back to Brooklyn. Well we tried to head back to Brooklyn. We were rearended by a cab on the West Side Highway. In any other city you exchange insurance information, maybe report to a police officer, and go on your way. Here the cabbie tried to just hand over some cash, refused to give out any information and while the cops we called pretended that they didn't even know where the West Side Highway was (we told them that we were right next to Ground Zero and apparently that wasn't enough of an identifier for them), they were perfectly willing to give us a ticket when George tried to report the issue to his insurance company while he was driving.
Watch out for the rat poison
The fun continued when we got to the venue. First they were being very anal retentive about the lots, not opening up the main lot until this rather sketchy lot filled up. When we finally did get into the lot – driving past a sign warning us of a recent application of rat poison in the area – we got to see the NYC police in action. While walking down Shakedown, a guy suddenly got tackled right in front of us, bringing down a table full of t shirts. After the tacklee tried to get up a few times, the tackler finally identified himself as a police officer. The officer handcuffed the man and refused to either read him his rights or explain what he had done. The excitement was not yet over though. A man went up to someone who he thought was another undercover (it turned out that he was correct) and called him a narc. The undercover policeman then punched the guy in the face, nearly sparking a riot. Is this the kind of crowd control tactics that the NYPD is taught?
Inside the show things were calmer. Ok it was lame that I couldn't join my friends up in the stands with my field ticket, but I took advantage of being solo to use the back of the floor. Behind the soundboard there was incredible amounts of room. I could run around and dance and do whatever I wanted without having to risk bumping into people. The set might not have been fantastic, but having that much space was incredible.
The space wasn't present at the end of the show. For the second time that night, I nearly witnessed a riot. All of the people on the floor had to funnel out one single exit. It was backed up and not moving. Meanwhile the stands were empty. If we could walk up through there. there wouldn't be an issue but they were blocking it off for some reason.
People were getting more and more frustrated. They started rocking the barrier back and forth and chanting at the police. At one point someone jumped the barrier and ran up the stairs, only to be stopped by security who forced him back down. That was the first time that I ever saw someone get kicked into a show.
I could defend this police behavior if there were a reason for it, but none comes to mind seeing how they removed the barrier a few minutes later. Security was just on a power trip, ruining what could have been the memory of an impressive venue.
Albany is a short drive up I-87 from NYC. We took our time heading up there. Stopping at a rest stop, we saw some people from northern Maine. Despite being a mere hundred miles from Limestone, SPAC would be their first shows. I wished them luck in getting good first concerts. Little did I know how accurate that prediction would be.
The tour turned around for me during the Walls. Before then the set was pleasant enough, but lacked any improvisation. The Walls jam, while not overwhelming by any means, gave hope that I would be getting one of my sets. "I want a Rock and Rock-> Piper -> Seven Below kind of set," I requested during the break. I wasn't far off with that call.
The second (and perhaps final) version of ASIHTOS went to the space that fans of the song were hoping for. There were a few hours between the release of this song on the net and Trey's message. That time was filled with speculation about the spaces that this song would go to. Maybe the song won't grow to be a monster over many tours, but we did at least get one glimpse into what could have been. Both far longer and far more impressive than the Brooklyn version, this would have been a highlight in some sets. This night though it was just a hors d'oeuvre. The Piper that followed was a monster.
While everyone who frequents Live Phish can hear how incredible this Piper was, there is one thing that only those of us on the lawn experienced. As the jam was just starting, a massive glow stick war started. Sure they might be "so 1997" but there was something about how this one worked, how it was so in sync with the playing that night. Long before the Piper became THE PIPER, I was inspired to write down in my notes, "Remember this moment forever." Despite the warning in that night's encore that moments cannot be easily preserved, this will be one that will stick with me. It's been a month since the show, and just thinking about being on the slope of the lawn as we made our own light show during the beginnings of a jam that would become legendary is enough to make me smile again.
That, if anything, is perhaps the lesson of this run. Sometimes you don't need the perfect seats or the perfect songs. I was in the balcony on the second night and while it was cool to experience the illusion of being in a rather small theatre – you can't even see that the lawn exists from there – I was not part of whatever glow happenings that might have occurred. Sometimes it's more fun to be in the lawn after all. Sometimes the most important events of a Phish show are only partially about what happens on the stage. There are moments in the universe where we are connected. Phish might be the catalyst, but there is more meaning that four people playing their instruments on stage. It might have only lasted for a half hour, but that by itself was worth every hardship that tour brought.
David Steinberg got his Masters Degree in mathematics from New Mexico State University in 1994. He first discovered the power of live music at the Capitol Centre in 1988 and never has been the same. His Phish stats website is at www.ihoz.com/PhishStats.html He is the stats section editor for
The Phish Companion and is on the board of directors for the Netspace Foundation. You can read more of his thoughts at http://www.livejournal.com/users/thezzyzx.


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Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC)
While Wells Fargo's advisory work on the buyout and a key role in underwriting the $14.1 billion in debt needed to finance the deal could indicate the benefits of having Berkshire and its head, Warren Buffett, as a top shareholder, it also creates new risks, according to ratings agency Moody's.
Moody's on Monday said Wells Fargo's role in the takeover of Heinz indicates the increasing presence of the nation's top mortgage lender in risky Wall Street activities such as leveraged buyout financing and debt trading. Such a move, Moody's says, could boost Wells Fargo's risk profile and lead to a downgrade of its sterling A2 credit rating.
"The financing is credit negative because it highlights Wells Fargo's primary capital market capabilities, which are lucrative but can lead to riskier activities," Peter Tischler, a Moody's senior vice president, said in the note.
"The Heinz credit commitment plays to Wells Fargo's strengths. However, the size of the deal, combined with Heinz's more stressed credit profile as a result of the higher leverage it will take on, poses risks."
At issue is whether Wells Fargo benefits from winning mega leveraged buyout mandates, such as the junk-rated debt financing associated with the proposed Heinz deal, or the over $8 billion in financing Berkshire Hathaway needed to buy railroad Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
Such work could cause Wells Fargo to increase its presence in debt trading markets, given the seemingly increasing amount of debt that the San Francisco-based lender appears to be underwriting in recent quarters.
Were Wells Fargo to see underwriting mandates like Heinz as a reason to increase its secondary trading businesses, Moody's contends it could distract the bank from its role in retail brokerage and lending businesses.
Meanwhile, holding inventory of high-yield buyout loans such as those needed to fund Heinz's takeover pose obvious balance-sheet risks.
"The residual risk scenario in any large underwriting, which we do not presume in this instance, is that the facilities cannot be sold and become nonperforming," Moody's writes of Wells Fargo's and JPMorgan's underwriting arrangement.
Moody's made similar comments about Wells Fargo's push onto Wall Street when the bank bought prime brokerage specialist Merlin Securities in April 2012. Wells Fargo's acquisition of Merlin targeted the trading needs of hedge funds, such as stock lending, clearing and risk-management work for trades across many asset classes.
The ratings agency characterized that deal as a "credit negative." However, it didn't downgrade Wells Fargo in a June 2012 cut of 15 bank ratings it said had significant capital-markets businesses.
Even prior to Moody's latest opinions on Wells Fargo, many on Wall Street can't help notice the bank's ascent in activities once dominated by standalone investment banks such as Goldman Sachs
As other investment banks have scaled back operations and struggled to increase revenue since the financial crisis, Wells Fargo has consistently been able to grow its investment banking unit, which is part of a larger wholesale banking operation that also includes businesses ranging from corporate banking to insurance.
In 2012, Wells Fargo cracked the top 10 on Wall Street in underwriting high-yield bonds, according to data provider Dealogic. It's also the 10th leading player in providing financing to financial institutions. In those parts of Wall Street, Wells Fargo competed with big, but beleaguered, titans like Morgan Stanley and UBS
In the US, Wells Fargo's underwriting prowess often beats European conglomerates as large as Deutsche Bank
Wells Fargo falls farther down the list in the white-glove work of providing advice to corporations and financial institutions on mergers, running only in competition with boutique advisory firms.
In late 2011, the bank's faster-than-trend growth in some Wall Street areas drew the interest of research analysts.
Still, Wells Fargo CFO Tim Sloan told TheStreet in a December 2011 interview that the bank remains focused on its traditional lending businesses, even if growth rates in wholesale banking surprise some.
Since 2011, Wells Fargo has consistently gained market share in the recovering mortgage market.
Wells Fargo's financing mandate on Berkshire's recent deals provides anecdotal evidence of the benefits of having Buffett as a top shareholder.
To be seen is whether Wells Fargo's work in Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Heinz gives the bank reason to scale risky Wall Street businesses such as debt-trading and hedge-fund services.
Jessica R. Ong, a Wells Fargo spokesman, declined to comment for this story.
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Voters displaced by Hurricane Sandy will be able to vote in the US Presidential election by email or fax.
The electronic poll will take place in the US State of New Jersey, thanks to a decision by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who feels it is unfair for displaced people, and emergency services workers, to be deprived of their vote.
"This has been an extraordinary storm that has created unthinkable destruction across our state and we know many people have questions about how and where to cast their vote in Tuesday's election," Guadagno said. "Despite the widespread damage Hurricane Sandy has caused, New Jersey is committed to working through the enormous obstacles before us to hold an open and transparent election befitting our state and the resiliency of its citizens."
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Topic: Duplicator - Sirius Cybernetic Corp.
Background: Although it's Halloween this weekend, I decided against having a scary topic since most other weeklies already did something with it. Then again, it might still be scary for some to work on it
The theme for this weeks' topic needs a little explenation though. The first part is rather simple: a duplicator is a fancied-up copy machine in basic principle. Put any existing object, creature, plant and/or human (any object really, except itself!) in scanner and an exact duplicate comes out on the other side. You can even set the number of duplicates you want it to pop out!
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Thole named Society of Women Engineers' Distinguished Engineering Educator
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Karen Thole, head of the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, has been named the Society of Women Engineers' (SWE) 2014 Distinguished Engineering Educator.
The award is presented to a woman who, as a full-time or emeritus engineering educator, has made significant contributions to the engineering profession.
Thole noted, "I am honored to receive SWE's recognition. It is my privilege to have the opportunity to advise and learn from such talented Penn State students each and every day."
She will receive her award during SWE's annual conference in Los Angeles in October.
Along with her colleagues in the College of Engineering, Thole has supported recruitment and retention of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields by helping to establish the Engineering Ambassadors program, which empowers female students majoring in engineering disciplines with advanced communication skills to recruit middle school and high school girls into engineering.
She was recognized in 2011 by the White House as a Champion of Change for her work in helping to recruit and retain women in engineering.
In 2012, Thole received the Penn State Commission for Women's Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award.
Prior to joining Penn State in 2006, she held faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Virginia Tech.
Thole received her bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and her doctorate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Established in 1950, SWE empowers women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrates the value of diversity.


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