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The third film in the Scream film series opens with Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) living a life of quiet seclusion in Northern California, her whereabouts unbeknownst to everyone but Dewey (David Arquette). After a killing spree begins to terrorize the set of Stab 3, a non-fiction film based on the Woodsboro murders, Sidney decides to travel to Hollywood to not face her fears for the final time. After learning more about her mother's tragic death, Sidney is able to put together the final pieces of the Scream mystery.
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The Marinwood Holiday trifold we are highlighting today is a great example of taking inspiration from our existing designs and adding personal touches to create a unique-to-you design. Using our Marinwood save the date trifold as inspiration, this holiday card and moving announcement takes on a completely new look. The jolly message on the first panel, in standout vintage lettering, is a welcomed greeting for friends and family during the holidays. The recipient is then treated to a sweet surprise when they unfold the card to reveal a gorgeous 2-color letterpress vintage pattern printed on the center panel. Just like the inspiration piece, when placing a family photo over the center, the detailed design acts as a decorative frame. The last panel is used for another timely greeting and a smartly placed moving announcement. Color palette is key to this design as well – the perfectly selected red raspberry and willow inks complete the festive look!
Creating a unique design with our Custom Wedding Portfolio can be a very fun process – one that always results in a gorgeous piece of stationery that is an extension of you! Teaming up with one of our exclusive retailers, like For Heaven's Sake in Beaumont, Texas who helped create this gorgeous design, is the perfect place to start.
Remember, our Timeless Holiday Collection is based on our Custom Wedding Portfolio program, which means that any design can be customized for no additional charge! There are just three steps:
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3. Approve your proof and receive your cards in 10* business days! Once the retailer places your order our team of true designers will create a unique design especially for you within 2 business days. Once your proof is approved, your holiday cards ship in less than two weeks!
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Stymied after gaining some early momentum, the Central College football team was outlasted by No. 10-ranked Coe College 34-13 Saturday.
Coe (10-0 overall, 7-0 Iowa Conference) entered the game leading Division III in turnover margin with plus 2.2 per game, but the Dutch (5-5 overall, 4-3 conference) forced a pair of quick miscues, and four for the game.
"I was really proud of our defense," coach Jeff McMartin said. "They were able to force turnovers all day. That was a big part of the game."
Freshman Bryan Mejia (Miami, Fla., Coral Gables HS) recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff and defensive back Jacob Tune (sophomore, Mesa, Ariz., Red Mountain HS) picked off a pass on Coe's first play from scrimmage. Central drives stalled on both possessions, but boosted by a stiff south wind, kicker Kevin Sheldon (sophomore, West Des Moines, Valley HS) drilled field goals of 47 and 44 yards, both exceeding his previous career best of 41 yards.
But then Coe went to work, driving 75 yards in 12 plays for its first score.
Central answered with a 16-play, 78-yard drive as Blaine Forsythe (sophomore, Pella) grabbed an 8-yard pass over the middle from Aaron Eiseler (sophomore, Mesa, Ariz., Red Mountain HS) and stretched into the end zone for a 13-7 Dutch lead with 12:21 left in the half.
But Coe struck twice in the final 5:03 of the second quarter with TD drives of 76 and 59 yards. The Dutch needed an interception in the end zone by Jacob Edleman (Mechanicsville, North Cedar HS) to halt a final first-half scoring threat.
Central scored on its first three possessions of the game, but was shut out the rest of the way. The Dutch were in Coe territory on five straight second-half possessions, only to come up empty.
"We just weren't able to score," McMartin said. "We had a lot of chances but we were unable to capitalize and that was the story of the game.
"Once we settled in, we played good football but the Coe defensive line is very good and their linebackers did a good job. They made it tough to run the football. They were able to make us one-dimensional and that makes it tough in the Red Zone."
Coe, meanwhile, got a pair of second-half TDs to put the game away.
But while the score was lopsided, the game wasn't, McMartin said. The Kohawks, who will advance to NCAA Division III playoff action next Saturday, outgained Central only 391 yards to 337. Coe had 162 rushing yards to Central's 100, while the Dutch had a 237-229 yard advantage in passing.
Eiseler completed 24 of 37 passes for 215 yards and one TD with one intereception. Senior Jack Flaherty (Burlington) led the Dutch on the team's final drive and completed a pair of throws for 22 yards.
Running back Ross Doehrmann (senior, Williamsburg) rushed for 76 hard-earned yards on 15 carries.
Brendon Boerm (freshman, Traer, North Tama HS), who started at quarterback early in the year, finished his freshman season as Central's receptions leader with 33. He had a team-high seven catches for 88 yards Saturday. Senior Ben Lechtenberg (Manchester, West Delaware HS) had five receptions for 36 yards and was Central's season receiving yardage leader with 392 on 29 catches.
Edleman had two interceptions on the day, giving him a team-high six for the season. Central, the league interceptions leader, had 19 overall.
Linebacker Mike Young (junior, Country Club Hills, Ill., Hillcrest HS) had 11 tackles while linebacker Luke Geneser (junior, Granger, Woodward-Granger HS) had 10 stops and Edleman had eight.
It was the final Central game for nineteen seniors who compiled a 30-11 record over four seasons with a conference championship and NCAA playoff berth.
"They're great kids and great leaders who never quit and always worked hard," McMartin said. "They had great careers and I'm thankful that I got to coach them."
But it's nonetheless a young Dutch squad as numerous underclass players were key contributors. There were just four seniors in the starting lineup on offense Saturday and only two on defense. Yet the team closed with a rush after dropping four of its first six games, claiming part of a five-way tie for second place in the league.
"I think we finished well," McMartin said. "You don't like to lose the last game, but the underclassmen should be encouraged. We went toe-to-toe with an undefeated football team and that's impressive. I feel good about this young football team. We need to continue to improve and if we can eliminate turnovers, that will help immensely.
"We've got some great kids who play hard on defense and we've got some playmakers on offense. We're excited about the future."


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CHICAGO (AP) — A Lyric Opera of Chicago performer was burned after his head caught on fire during a dress rehearsal of a production of "Die Meistersinger von Nurenberg."
Wesley Daniel, who plays a fire-blowing stilt walker, suffered burns Monday after putting alcohol in his mouth and attempting to blow fire. Lyric Opera spokeswoman Magda Krance says Daniel was wearing a flameproof costume and mask when the incident occurred.
Chicago paramedics took the 24-year-old to Northwestern Memorial Hospital suffering from burns to his face and throat. He was later transferred to Loyola University Medical Center in critical condition.
Krance says the fire-blowing effect had been approved by the Chicago Fire Department, but has been removed from future performances.


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Join us on this adventure to some of the wildest bounds of Scotland, the inspiring islands of Skye, Harris and Lewis. Stand atop rugged peaks looking down upon perfect white sand beaches skirting the sea and across to the many smaller isles which dot the horizon. Your knowledgeable guide will provide a fascinating insight into the rich tapestry of island life, history and geology. They can also help you spot wildlife, perhaps including golden eagles, white tailed sea eagles, basking sharks, whales and dolphins, as well helping you identify the rich flora of the islands found in the famous coastal 'machairs' or flower meadows.
With charming accommodation and delicious food, this is special trip provides a memorable insight into these wild and beautiful islands.
Trip Highlights
• Visit one of the most spectacular regions of Europe, indulging in the wild scenery and rich history of the islands
• Experience the rich ornithology of Lewis, spy red deer and golden eagles on Harris, and seek out otters on Skye
• Enjoy exceptional Highland hospitality at our carefully selected guest houses, set in magnificent coastal locations
A Typical Day
Waking up in your comfortable room, you realise how easy it is to get up when someone else is cooking a full Highland breakfast for you! Over a relaxed breakfast, served at about 8am, the guide describes the day ahead, chosen with regard to the weather from a selection of options discussed with the group the previous evening.
Our destinations are varied in terms of scenery and grade but all of our 'Wilderness Walking' trips include certain key elements. The chosen walk will take you into a beautiful wilderness area, where wildlife abounds. Your knowledgeable guide will be able to identify any sightings and will take time to share stories of the history, geography and geology of the area with the group, which has a maximum of 8 clients. You will be carrying only a small daypack containing your personal gear, so will finish the route feeling satisfied but not tired out.
On return to the Guest House, there will be time to freshen up with a hot shower before dinner. The chefs use locally-sourced produce to create imaginative and memorable meals, a real highlight of the holiday. After dinner, you can relax with a drink, often admiring a Highland sunset before retreating to the lounge to discuss our day and the opportunities for tomorrow.
By the end of the trip, you will leave feeling that you know the area quite intimately. You will have enjoyed a range of coastal and glen level walks, admired magnificent scenery and laughed a lot during the relaxed evening meals. When the time comes to depart, we do hope that you will find yourself wondering which trip to come on next.
Day 1 – Travel to Skye, afternoon walk in Glen Sligachan
Meeting in Inverness, we travel south west past Loch Ness and the stunning Eilean Donan Castle in Kintail before arriving on the Isle of Skye. We spend our first afternoon enjoying a wonderful walk in Glen Sligachan beneath the mighty peaks of the Black Cuillin and the Red Cuillin, which flank either side of the glen. Returning to our vehicle, we transfer to our waterside inn on the Waternish Peninsula of Skye. Distance 8km, 3hrs. (L, D)
Day 2 – Quirang and the Old Man of Storr
After enjoying breakfast with sea views, we set out to explore the stark and unusual landscapes of the Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr on foot. We will also visit Kilt Rock and the charming village of Staffin on this relaxing day. Distance 8km, 4hrs. (B, L)
Day 3 – Travel to the Isle of Harris
We enjoy a short coastal walk before taking the afternoon ferry from Skye to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, looking out for seabirds and dolphins on the 90 minute crossing. On arrival on Harris, we visit the wonderful beaches of Luskintyre and Sheileboist before arriving at our guest house in time to freshen up before dinner. Distance 6km, 3hrs. (B, L)
Day 4 – Glens and Beaches of North Harris
North Harris is one of the most spectacular areas of the Outer Hebrides. We spend the day exploring the glens and beaches, perhaps visiting the white sands of Huisinis or hiking into the glens to see the massive cliffs of Sron Uladal. A wonderful day whichever route we choose! Distance 12km, 5hrs. (B, L)
Day 5 – The Machair of Harris and the Golden Road
Today we walk on the 'machair' of Harris, the Gaelic name for the coastal hinterland which in summer is a carpet of wild flowers. We climb Toe Head (365m), high above beach of Traigh Scarasta, from where St. Kilda can be sometimes be seen jutting out of the Atlantic horizon. We then complete a circuit of southern Harris as we drive back north via the 'Golden Road', stopping at 15th century Rodel Church and other places along the way. Distance 6km, 3hrs. (B, L)
Day 6 – Walking Circuit of Scalpay
This tiny island is located off the east coast of Harris and is now connected to Harris by a bridge, which opened in 1997, with the first person to cross being 103-year old Mrs Kirsty Morrison. We'll enjoy a fine circumnavigation of the island, exploring its wonderful coastline and visiting the remote lighthouse at Rubh an Eorna. Distance 10km, 5hrs. (B, L, D)
Day 7 – Callanish Standing Stones; return to Inverness
After breakfast, we journey north to Lewis, where we visit the 5000 year old Callanish Standing Stones, which date back to 3000BC. Set high on a moor with a backdrop of sea and mountains, this is a moving experience for many and a fine place to end this island odyssey. Leaving the stones behind, we continue to Stornoway where we take the ferry back to the mainland and transfer back to Inverness. (B, L)
PLEASE NOTE - The itinerary may be subject to change at the discretion of the guide having regard to weather conditions and other factors.
Important - Trip Grading
This walking holiday is suitable for active travelers who are reasonably fit and enjoy moderate hikes. We walk at a comfortable pace and you can expect to be out for 5-6 hours a day. The terrain will be mostly good paths and hill trails but these can still be muddy and rough in places. Some hikes may involve an ascent up to a max of approx 1,500 feet / 450m. Distances will be typically 8-10km but there may be the odd slightly longer day. Daily hike details are available in the itinerary.
Group Size
Group size is limited to 8 clients as we believe this makes it easier for our guides to offer personal attention and wildlife-viewing possibilities are also enhanced. Our groups vary widely in terms of age and walking experience and this diversity always adds to the holiday experience. Over half of our clients join on their own so these trips are a great way to meet like-minded people.
Our guiding team consists of the best guides in Scotland – all of whom are passionate about the country and will share their vast knowledge and experience with you. Equally important to the technical skills of our guiding team is a sense of humour and the ability to ensure that a wide range of clients of all ages and abilities enjoy the very best Scotland has to offer.
When the sun shines in Scotland, it is the best place in the world to be! And although the Scottish climate is renowned for its variability, it is not nearly as rainy as you may think. Even if you get caught in the rain, you will see waterfalls and rivers come to life, and the mountains take on an atmospheric appearance which can be very dramatic.
During spring and early summer, meadows of wild flowers bring an abundance of colours to the landscape and it is a great time to experience Scotland's rich wildlife and birdlife. May and June are the driest and sunniest months and a recommended time to visit Scotland, with normal daytime temperatures of 15 – 18°C. The northerly latitude also means that Scotland enjoys 4 hours more daylight than London, with the most northerly regions barely getting dark during the weeks around midsummer.
July & August are the warmest months with normal daytime temperatures of 18 – 22°C. This is a popular time to visit Scotland but our trips are based in genuine wilderness areas far from the crowds. Scotland's famous purple heather is at its best in late August, especially in areas such as the Cairngorms.
Late summer brings generally settled weather as we pass into September and October, with normal daytime temperatures of 14 – 18°C. Autumnal colours begin to emerge with birch and rowan trees throwing up particularly bright colours which complement the reddish hue of the hillsides, roamed by well-camouflaged red deer.
The following lists are designed to help your preparation and packing for your trip. The list is not exhaustive and, given the range of personal references, does not include all clothing that you will be required for general use, evening wear etc.
Recommended Personal Equipment
Having suitable equipment and clothing will help make your trip even more enjoyable, especially if the weather is less than perfect at any time.
We recommend the following clothing and personal items for our Wilderness Walking holidays:
- Fully waterproof jacket such as ME Kongur Jacket*
- Waterproof trousers such as ME GTX Pant
- Leg Gaiters such as ME Glacier Gaiter
- Waterproof hill-walking boots with good ankle support, such as Scarpa ZG 65 GTX
- Small "day" rucksack (25-35 litre) such as the ME Dru
- Rucksack liner/large plastic bag for keeping items dry
- Fleece jacket such as ME Velocity Jacket
- Lightweight Trousers such as ME Approach Zip-Off Pant
- Shorts (or bring 'zip-off' trousers)
- Base layers such as ME Momentum T-shirt
- Warm hat & Gloves
- Thick Socks such as those by Thorlo
- Water bottle and /or Thermos flask
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat/baseball cap
- Comfortable clothes for evening wear
- Personal washkit (towels are supplied)
- Any personal medicines
Optional extras:
- Camera (plus spare film / memory card and batteries)
- Binoculars
- Insect repellent
- Ordnance Survey maps 13, 14 & 23
Group Equipment
We will provide all necessary group equipment including first aid kit and group shelter.
The following is a list of recommended items. Although most of these items are generally available along the route, it is always more convenient to have a ready supply. This is particularly relevant to any specialist medication.
- Antiseptic cream
- Plasters, bandages, adhesive tape, zinc oxide tape
- Scissors, tweezers and safety pins
- Anti-inflammatory drugs e.g. Ibuprofen
- Analgesics e.g. Aspirin
- Anti-diaorrheal drugs: e.g. Imodium
- Antihistamines
- Re-Hydration salts or solution e.g. Dioralyte
- Throat lozenges & Dextrose glucose tablets
- Water purification tablets
- Insect Repellent
- Contact lenses and glasses (if appropriate)
We recognise that sometimes it is difficult to decide exactly what to bring and what will be most suitable. We are, of course, pleased to advise based on our experience so do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries at all.
This itinerary spends two nights on Skye followed by 4 nights on the Isle of of Harris. Heading over the sea to Skye, we spend our first two nights at the Stein Inn, a which offers traditional accommodation blended with modern comforts. Located right on the shoreline, it is a lovely place to relax after a walk and it has an excellent reputation for meals. It also holds the Gold Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Moving west to the Isle of Harris, we stay in a 4-star Guest House, renowned for its warm Hebridean welcome and fantastic home cooking. The Guest House could not have a more stunning location, overlooking the famous Luskintyre Beach and its white sands which stretch for miles out to the azure sea. The Isle of Taransay – home of the islanders in the BBC series 'Castaway' – is just across the sea and you will be able to watch as the sun sets behind its hills each evening. Single Supplements Please note that on this itinerary, single rooms are not available. This is simply due to the fact that the accommodations we use have only a small number of rooms and we generally have the whole place for our group. Due to their remote locations, there are not always any other options nearby. Single travellers are welcome to join these trips but must be prepared to share a twin room with another group member of the same sex.
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
(a) A passport is not required for travel between Great Britain and Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. (b) Passengers transiting the UK destined for the Republic of Ireland are advised to hold return tickets to avoid delay and interrogation.
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to six months.
Visa Note
(a) Nationals not requiring visas are advised to be in possession of either a return ticket or, if arriving on a one-way ticket, proof of sufficient funds to accommodate and support themselves for the duration of stay. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements


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Apr 4, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Glad I'm sittin down. That way my chin only hit my knee's instead of the floor. Whatta garage!!!
Mar 2, 2011 at 2:51 am
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ACCOMAC, Va. (AP) — Authorities seized a plastic gas can from the home of a former firefighter who confessed to setting the most recent of a string of arsons on Virginia's Eastern Shore with his girlfriend, according to court documents released Wednesday.
A Wednesday arraignment for Charles R. Smith III was postponed, but his girlfriend, Tonya Bundick, appeared in court and was assigned a court-appointed attorney. She is due back in court May 6. Smith's attorney was not available, and his office said he would not comment.
Smith and Bundick were charged in only one of the fires, though state police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said they are believed to be responsible for most of the 77 fires set since November. Police have not discussed a motive.
All the fires were set in or near abandoned or unoccupied commercial and residential buildings, and no injuries were reported.
Court records show that Smith in recent years had owned a business called Charlie's Autobody Paint & Body Work. According to county records, Smith started the business in 2008 working out of his stepfather George Applegate's automotive shop, and later moved.
He failed to pay this year's $50 business license fee that was due March 1, according to county officials.
Smith — who also goes by Charles Applegate — has a criminal record that includes 31 felony convictions. Most of those stem from a series of forgeries in 1994. Smith, 38, served close to a year in prison for those convictions, according to the Department of Corrections.
In 1998, he pleaded guilty to breaking into two homes with another man and stealing tools, electronic equipment and guns, according to the documents. He wrote in his confession that they sold most of those items to buy crack.
Court documents list other items seized from the couple's home, including boots, coveralls and two laptop computers.
At Smith's body shop, which sits about 100 yards from the volunteer fire department where he once served as a captain, Bundick ran a small clothing store called "A Tiny Taste of Toot." Both businesses were closed Wednesday.
The county has no records indicating Bundick held a business license and court records said Bundick has been unemployed since December 2011. Those records also said she received financial support because of one of her two sons' unidentified disability, as well as support from her boyfriend.
Law enforcement officials have said the two are boyfriend and girlfriend, but Bundick's Facebook page and an online wedding registry indicate that the two were engaged.
Court records indicate that Smith is a native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia who has a 9th grade education and a GED. Court records say all of his family lives in the area and that he has a pending child support court date in Accomack County.
Court records said Bundick, 40, had spent 40 years in the community, but her Facebook page also says she is a 1991 graduate of Arcadia High School in Phoenix, Ariz. In an October 2012 post, Bundick wrote 'some people think i have it all' because she owns her house, has two vehicles, two businesses, animals, two children and a 'wonderful man,' among other things.
Bundick noted in a post that she's 'not a fighter but will throw down' and that she's 'a peacemaker but can go to war.'
Lois Gomez, who lived next door to Bundick and Smith, said Bundick's mother had lived in the home but that Bundick and her two sons moved in after the mother died about five years ago. Gomez said she didn't get along with the couple, but she didn't suspect them when her detached garage was torched in December, causing several thousand dollars' worth of damage.
Looking back on it now, she remembers hearing Smith's truck leave and return home late at night.
Gomez said the family kept to themselves, but they seemed to enjoy spending time together. Sometimes, they'd gather together around a fire at night, she said.
"Sometimes in the evening they'd have a fire burning in a barrel, with leaves or trash or something, and they'd just be sitting there like a normal family," she said. "I just cannot comprehend why she'd do that. I mean, she had so much going for her."
Authorities removed several animals from the home, including goats and pigs.
Brock Vergakis can be reached at www.twitter.com/BrockVergakis


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This information is taken from various valid sources and its not all in my own words. I'm posting it to hopefully help some1 who has any problems with their comps.
BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System, although the full term is used very infrequently. The system BIOS is the lowest-level software in the computer; it acts as an interface between the hardware (especially the chipset and processor) and the operating system. The BIOS provides access to the system hardware and enables the creation of the higher-level operating systems (DOS, Windows 95, etc.) that you use to run your applications. The BIOS is also responsible for allowing you to control your computer's hardware settings, for booting up the machine when you turn on the power or hit the reset button, and various other system functions.
No beep Power supply, system board
1 short beep System OK
2 short beeps POST Error displayed on monitor
Repeating short beeps Power supply, system board
3 long beeps 3270 keyboard card
1 long, 1 short beeps System board
1 long, 2 short beeps Display adapter (MDA, CGA)
1 long, 3 short beeps EGA
Continuous beep Power supply, system board
Note: Some POST errors are considered "fatal" while others are not. A fatal error means that it will halt the boot process immediately (an example would be if no system memory at all is found). In fact, most POST boot errors are fatal, since the POST is testing vital system components
Beep(s) Failure
1 short DRAM refresh
2 short Parity circuit
3 short Base 64K RAM
4 short System timer
5 short Processor
6 short Keyboard controller Gate A20 error
7 short Virtual mode exception error
8 short Display memory R/W test
9 short ROM BIOS checksum
1 long, 3 short Non-fatal--Conventional/extended memory
1 long, 8 short Non-fatal--Display/retrace test
Beep Non-Fatal Failures* code
4-2-1 Timer tick interrupt test (or in progress)
4-2-2 Shutdown test (or in progress)
4-2-3 Gate A20 failure
4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode
4-3-1 RAM test in progress or address failure > FFFFh
4-3-3 Interval timer Channel 2
4-3-4 Time-of-day clock (or test)
4-4-1 Serial port (or test)
4-4-2 Parallel port (or test)
4-4-3 Math coprocessor (or test)
low 1-1-2 System-board select
low 1-1-3 Extended CMOS RAM
Beep Fatal Failures* Beep code
1-1-3 CMOS write/read (or real-time clock read/write)
1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum
1-2-1 Programmable interval timer
1-2-2 DMA initialization
1-2-3 DMA page register write/read
1-2-4 SRAM test and configuration (or test)
1-3-1 RAM refresh verification
1-3-3 1st 64kb RAM chip or data line failure, multibit
1-3-4 First 64K RAM odd/even logic
1-4-1 Address line failure first 64K RAM
1-4-2 Parity failure first 64K RAM
2-1-1 Bit 0 first 64K RAM
2-1-2 Bit 1 first 64K RAM
2-1-3 Bit 2 first 64K RAM
2-1-4 Bit 3 first 64K RAM
2-2-1 Bit 4 first 64K RAM
2-2-2 Bit 5 first 64K RAM
2-2-3 Bit 6 first 64K RAM
2-2-4 Bit 7 first 64K RAM
2-3-1 Bit 8 first 64K RAM
2-3-2 Bit 9 first 64K RAM
2-3-3 Bit 10 first 64K RAM
2-3-4 Bit 11 first 64K RAM
2-4-1 Bit 12 first 64K RAM
2-4-2 Bit 13 first 64K RAM
2-4-3 Bit 14 first 64K RAM
2-4-4 Bit 15 first 64K RAM
3-1-1 Slave DMA register
3-1-2 Master DMA register
3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure
3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure
3-2-4 Keyboard controller test failure
3-3-4 Screen initialization
3-4-1 Screen retrace
3-4-2 Search for video ROM in progress (not failure)
1 short Begin POST and End POST
1 long, 1 short Floppy Disk Drive or Controller Failure
Continuous short Parity Error in First 64K RAM
Continuous tone First 64K RAM failure
1 long Keyboard Failed or Locked, Interrupt or other system board error
long short, long short, long short Video Initialization Failure, or Invalid Video Switch Setting
Post Codes for EuroBIOS v4.71
03 DMA Page registers OK
04 DMA Page registers failed
05 Keyboard did reply
06 Keyboard did not reply
07 Keyboard self-test passed
08 Keyboard self-test failed
09 8042 was able to read links
0A 8042 was unable to read links
0B RATMON/DIAG link OK
0C Keyboard accepted 60h command
0D Keyboard did not accept 60h
0E Keyboard parameter accepted
0F Keyboard parameter not accepted
10 Able to read keyboard command byte
11 Unable to read keyboard command byte
12 Keyboard command byte came back OK
13 Keyboard command byte came back corrupt
14 RAM refresh clock ticking correctly
15 RAM refresh clock not ticking correctly
16 RAM bit test passed
17 RAM bit test failed
18 RAM parity OK
19 RAM parity error
1A CMOS RAM passed
1B CMOS RAM failed
1C CMOS RAM battery OK
1D CMOS RAM battery faulty
1E CMOS RAM checksum passed
1F CMOS RAM checksum failed
20 CMOS RAM battery fault bit set
21 DMA controllers passed
22 DMA controller 1 failed
23 DMA controller 2 failed
24 Protected mode entered safely
25 RAM test completed
26 ROM checksum correct
27 ROM checksum incorrect
28 Protected mode exit successful
29 Keyboard power-up reply received
2A Keyboard power-up reply not received
2B Keyboard disable command accepted
2C Keyboard disable command not accepted
2D No video display
2E Reported errors
2F About to halt
30 Protected mode entered safely
31 RAM test complete
32 PIC 1 (master) passed
33 PIC 1 (master) failed
34 PIC 2 (slave) passed
35 PIC 2 (slave) failed
36 Chipset initialised OK
37 Chipset initilize failed
38 Shadowed BIOS OK
39 Shadowed BIOS failed
3A Shadowed video BIOS OK
3B Shadowed video BIOS failed
I hope this helps.


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Sweet, meet sexy. Colorblocked bodycon dress complete with contrast bands that contour your curves and a feminine peplum waist. Adjust the straps for the perfect fit and slip into your party pumps.
- 80% rayon, 15% nylon, 5% spandex
- Imported
- Center back to hem: 23.25" (59 cm)
- Model is 5'10" and wears a US size S
Bodycon Peplum Dress is rated out of 5 by 1.
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WASHINGTON, DC — It's still too early to tell how the Department of Defense's recommendation to close 33 military bases could affect fitness facilities in those locations but that hasn't stopped some in the fitness industry from speculating.
If the recommendations are followed, Georgia's Fort McPherson, headquarters of the U.S. Army Forces Command, which directs deployment for Army personnel, would be closed, along with the Naval Station in Pascagoula, MS; Fort Monmouth in New Jersey; Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico; Fort Monroe in Virginia; and Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
Steve VanWert, public affairs officer for the Air Force, said that the list was not yet official and that if it was approved, the actual moves probably wouldn't be made for another two to four years. A Navy spokesperson agreed that in the next few months some recommendations may change, meaning speculation at this time is unwise.
"This is really a long-term project," VanWert said.
However, that hasn't stopped fitness industry professionals from trying to figure out what it might mean for the fitness industry.
Michael Rojas of Iron Grip has been following the military base closing news for the last few weeks.
"Since there are only 318 major bases in the United States, 33 is definitely a lot to close," he said. "Many of the bases are very substantial, and some of these bases have multiple fitness facilities on them, so the impact on fitness manufacturers certainly has the potential to be negative. We're not certain that will be the case, however, as the military will actually be expanding facilities at 46 of its remaining major bases, so the net effect may in fact be positive. And of course, the list of bases that will ultimately be closed will likely change as each state presents its case in Washington, so it's really too early to tell."
Former Navy Seal and military fitness author Stew Smith said that with America's obesity epidemic, fitness would always be in high demand at military facilities.
"I imagine some regions will see an impact economically, but for the most part with a majority of Americans being overweight, the fitness industry will thrive for generations to come. We just have to be flexible," Smith said.
Government officials said base closings and realignments were hard on the communities affected by the changes. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld pledged to help the communities and workers that would be displaced by the process.
"The department will take great care to work with these communities, with the respect that they have earned, and the government stands ready with economic assistance," he said in a press conference about the cuts.
If the closings and realignments are approved by the president and Congress, it could mean the end to 29,000 military and civilian jobs.
The list, which was sent to the nine-member Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC), also calls for the closure or realignment of 775 smaller military locations. Rumsfeld said the closings would save the U.S. military almost $50 billion over two decades.
BRAC Timeline
May 13, 2005, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld forwarded the department's recommendations to BRAC.
The commission will then forward its report on the recommendations to the president by Sept. 8, 2005.
The president will have until Sept. 23, 2005, to accept or reject the recommendations in their entirety.
If accepted, Congress will have 45 legislative days to reject the recommendations in their entirety or they become binding on the department.


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Nokia 500
Impressive specs and affordable pricing rarely go hand-in-hand, but the Symbian Anna powered 500 breaks that tradition. A 1GHz processor ensures everything chugs along smoothly, while a 3.2in 640x360 pixel touchscreen, 5MP camera, 2GB of storage (expandable to up to 32GB via microSD) and 5-7 hours of talk time are on hand to deliver a decent smartphone experience. It's due for arrival in the next few weeks to prove you don't have to sacrifice performance on a budget with its predicted £155 price tag.
Orange Monte Carlo
Bang-for-buck is the main theme here. Despite the silly name, the spec sheet of this ZTE handset is akin to the kind of features you'd find on more high-end smartphones: Gingerbread 2.3, 5MP camera, 800MHz CPU and a huge 4.3in display. Throw in Orange's Signal Boost/smart Wi-Fi app and HD Voice and you're looking at one of the best value smartphones around that will not only satisfy your frugal side, but also your desire to have a brilliant smartphone experience.
Samsung Galaxy Mini
A Galaxy S2 would be nice, wouldn't it? But its price is hardly pocket-friendly. How about an affordable option from the Galaxy stable that's good looking, throws up Swype, microSD expansion of up to 32GB and Samsung's own Touchwiz UI? Unlike the HTC Wildfire S and and Monte Carlo, it's not quite up to date in the Android department, packing 2.2, and it's low resolution 3.1in screen may irritate the eyes, but being such an affordable entry into the world of Android, this pint-sized mobile is a great way to get your foot on the smartphone ladder.
HTC Wildfire S
Its predecessor was the poor man's Desire – an affordable handset designed to give you the smartphone experience minus all the frills – but the Wildfire S isn't so laughable. This time round, it's better looking, sports a better screen, a 5MP camera, premium aesthetics, the latest version of the Google OS and HTC's very own Sense UI. The only feature letting the side down is its 600MHz processor, but given that you get all the above for a knock-down price, it can be forgiven.
LG Optimus Me
An attractive compact design, combined with subtle tweaks to the Android operating system, such as altered menus, exclusive widgets and time-saving features make this phone an excellent entry-level addition to Android. It's behind the curve with Froyo, a 3MP cam and a 600MHz processor but you can't argue with its affordable price tag. And with 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on board you're looking at a great little social networking device, or simply a phone to keep you entertained with plenty of apps from the Market.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India's government asked the Supreme Court on Friday to review a decision in which it upheld a colonial-era law that bans homosexual acts and makes them punishable by up to a decade in prison.
Law Minister Kapil Sibal said he hoped the court would overturn the law. "Let's hope the right to personal choices is preserved," he said.
The court is expected to take up the review petition soon.
The Supreme Court ruled last week that only lawmakers and not the courts can change the law. The ruling struck down a 2009 lower court decision that said the law violated fundamental human rights.
The Supreme Court ruling dealt a blow to gay activists who have fought for the chance to live openly in India's deeply conservative society.
Gautam Bhan, a gay activist, welcomed the government move Friday and said the Supreme Court was the forum that should decide the issue.
The law, dating back to the 1860s, when Britain ruled over South Asia, states that "whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal" can be punished by up to 10 years in prison.
According to international human rights groups, more than 70 countries have laws criminalizing homosexual conduct, with India by far the most populous.


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Burlington Central has the right formula for success
Sustaining success in any high school sports program is never easy. In fact, sustaining success is one of the toughest jobs a high-school coach has.
Many formulas have been concocted over the years to build a successful program and maintain that success, yet few programs can truly say they've found the answer.
The Burlington Central boys track program is one that has most definitely found the right answer, and the consistency of excellence that has come with that is unparalleled by any boys track program and by very few programs in any sport in the Fox Valley area.
The Rockets have dominated the Big Northern Conference, winning nine league titles (2 straight) since Mike Schmidt took over the program he once ran for 18 years ago. So dominant in the BNC the past five years, the conference discontinued its indoor meet after BC won all five that were held.
They have six sectional titles and finished second at state as a team in 2001, losing out to Harrisburg by a single point. They were fifth in 2002.
But track, while a team sport in many ways, is also an individual sport and the Rockets' success as individuals is staggering.
Since Schmidt took over in 1996, Central has brought home 25 individual medals from state competition, as well as seven relay medals. Last year's 3,200-meter relay team became the third state title relay group under Schmidt and fifth in program history. The Rockets have had one individual champion under Schmidt, Chris Wesson in the 800 in 2004.
When you include medals won under former coach Jim Woodward, who Schmidt was an assistant for 4 years, the number jumps to 31 individual medals and nine relay awards, a significant number because it includes the 1994 title in the 1,600 relay, the 1995 crown in the 400 relay and the 1995 championships by Joe Hosey in the 100 and 200 dashes.
"Kids want to be part of a winner," Schmidt says. "But in track you really have to recruit because kids aren't coming through a feeder system. You have to find them through other sports and gym class and hope they see what you've done in the past. Going downstate, having that experience, and competing for a state championship is a good selling point."
Just getting the athletes out for the team isn't enough, though, Schmidt has come to realize.
The next step is having a good coaching staff, one that can specialize training as track is a specialized sport.
"Once you have the kids it's a matter of having a good coaching staff," Schmidt said.
And he's put together a staff that includes some of his former athletes as well as longtime and knowledgeable coaches.
Included in that group is Jon Pollock, the captain of BC's 1998 team who took fourth at state in the 800 that year and went on to run at Carthage College, one of the best DIII track schools in the country. Pollock is in his 11th year as a Rocket assistant.
"Jon helped take the 2003 4 x 8 team to the state title and he was a big help with Wesson winning the state title," said Schmidt, who is in his 22nd year as a part of the coaching staff and whose last 17 teams (girls basketball, boys basketball and boys track) have won a conference, regional or sectional title.
Schmidt also relies heavily on the coaching of Dave Burner (jumpers, pole vault), Ryan Mains (1998 grad), Matt Waite (ran at Aurora University) and Brenton Martinak, a member of the 2001 state runner-up team. Also on the staff is longtime area coach Tom Miller, now in his 41st year of track. He's helping out this season with the hurdlers and throwers, something he knows a little about having coached state champion throwers Matt and Pat Whalen at Jacobs.
"It's great to have these kids come back and coach," Schmidt said. "We try to create that family atmosphere and that's how you breed success. And Tom has been great for us. He's been a big part of our success the past eight years."
Senior Ryan Olsen, a member of last year's 1,600 relay team that finished second at state, agrees the coaching staff is where Central's success starts.
"I think our secret is our work ethic and how our coaches run our practices," Olsen said. "Everybody's happy and we want to show up. They always let us know how we can improve and give us drills we can do to get better."
Olsen says maintaining the Central tradition is important to he and his teammates as well.
"We talk about it all the time," he said. "It gives us motivation to get better."
Schmidt also has a luxury some coaches don't, and that's a better-than-good relationship with the Central girls program and its head coach, former Dundee-Crown standout Vince Neil.
"Vince was a member of the boys' staff and he has a ton of experience," Schmidt said. "We all work well together."
Another important part of the Rockets' success is not being shy about running against bigger schools.
"It's something I figured out about 10 years ago," Schmidt said. "You have to get to the best competitions possible. We run against all the big boys as much as possible. We have a good reputation and they like to schedule us because they know they're going to get good competition. We might not win a meet until conference but our objective is to push you as much as possible. In track, if you're chasing people and continually being pushed, it makes you better."
The 2013 Rockets have a lot to live up to after last year's success at state but Schmidt says the standards remain the same -- to win conference, win the sectional and take as many athletes downstate as possible.
"That's what we're striving for," Schmidt said. "We expect to win conference every year. That's important to us. We think we're going to be good again. We have a lot of speed."
Schmidt then goes on to talk about freshman Jason Berango, a young man who already has broken all the program's records in the jumps and who Schmidt predicts will become a very good sprinter as well.
"He's a great kid who is going to be the future of this program." Schmidt said.
A program that knows what it takes to be successful year in and year out.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia said Tuesday it will take stern action against a junior military official if he is found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in New Zealand where he was working at the country's diplomatic mission.
Foreign Minister Anifah Aman told reporters that a defense ministry panel will investigate Second Warrant Office Muhammad Rizalman bin Ismail, 38, who was charged in New Zealand's capital Wellington last month but evaded trial by using diplomatic immunity. He returned home on May 22.
"Diplomatic immunity is not a license for them to commit crime," Anifah said. It was not immediately clear what punishment he faced under Malaysia's military rules.
However, the defense ministry "will not hesitate to take stern action against the accused ... if it is proven beyond reasonable doubt that he is responsible and committed the alleged misconduct," he said.
Anifah said Muhammad Rizalman worked at the Malaysian High Commission in Wellington for the past year as a defense staff assistant when he was detained on May 9 for allegedly following a 21-year-old woman home and assaulting her.
He was charged the next day with burglary and assault with the intent to rape, each of which carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years. He returned home with his family on May 22.
Anifah said the accused will be sent back to New Zealand "if it is absolutely necessary." Asked to elaborate, Anifah said, "I will consider sending him back" if New Zealand thinks that the Malaysian investigation is not being conducted properly and requests his extradition.
Both Malaysia and New Zealand claim the other country was primarily responsible for initiating the man's return.
Anifah said that, at first, Malaysia was willing to waive diplomatic immunity so that he could be tried in New Zealand. "But during discussions on May 12, the New Zealand side offered an alternative for the accused to be brought back to Malaysia," he said. "It was never our intention to treat the matter lightly."
New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key this week said his government would have preferred to keep the man in New Zealand and try him there, but that Malaysia "stopped us from doing that by invoking diplomatic immunity."
Documents released by New Zealand indicate its officials asked their Malaysian counterparts to waive immunity in a May 10 note, which Malaysia declined in a May 21 response.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Murray McCully acknowledged Tuesday, however, there were "informal communications over what is a complex case" which he said "would have been ambiguous to the Malaysian government."
Anifah said bilateral ties will not be hurt because Malaysia is cooperating closely with New Zealand.
He said the accused was sent for medical checkup after his return. "His physical state is satisfactory. However he is now under psychiatric evaluation to assess his mental and emotional condition," said Anifah.
The defense ministry has established a board of inquiry to investigate the case thoroughly and has given an assurance that "it will not compromise or conceal any facts on the case being fully aware that Malaysia's good name is at stake," he said. "The Malaysian government acknowledges that the incident is a serious matter and we do not have any intention to sweep the matter under the carpet."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A publisher says it's acquired actor-comedian Aziz Ansari's first book.
The Penguin Press said Thursday that the untitled book by the "Parks and Recreation" star will focus on how technology has changed the lives of singles.
In a statement, Ansari he hopes the book will offer an interesting perspective on modern courtship. Penguin Press said Ansari will interview experts and conduct original research on the subject.
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Frances A. Thornton, age 85, of Tipton passed away Feb. 16, 2014, at The Gilbert Residence, Ypsilanti, Mich.
Frances was born Feb. 29, 1928, in Mt. Iron, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Lucy (Majnaric) Marincel. She married Robert Thornton, Sr. in Mt. Iron, Minn., on June 19, 1954, and he preceded her in death Sept. 29, 2008. She was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Hibbing, Minn., and recently a member of St. Elizabeth's Parish in Tecumseh.
Frances is survived by her children, Robert Jr. (Rosemary) of Ypsilanti, Michael of Sandy, Ore., Jean Kaisler (David) of Tipton, Timothy (Dorothea) of Ann Arbor, Thomas of Federal Way, Wash., Mark (Kara) of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and Brian (Kara) of Monticello, Minn.; 20 grandchildren; and a sister, Emily Amberg of Prior Lake, Minn. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler as celebrant. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will also be Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
Arrangements are by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences may be sent to 6850 Tipton Highway, Tipton, MI 49287.
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Frances A. Thornton, age 85, of Tipton passed away Feb. 16, 2014, at The Gilbert Residence, Ypsilanti, Mich.


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We're not sure what we should have expected from Yoko Ono's debut menswear collection for Opening Ceremony, revealed today. But had we thought about it logically, it'd probably have been something as barmy as what she's indeed delivered.
Featuring neon pink shades, arse-exposing mesh trousers and the sort of abstract cock-and-balls motif that'd make Alan Partridge blush, it's like a fashion line torn straight from the script of a Nathan Barley episode.
Though "inspired" by her late great husband and former Beatle John Lennon, we can't *Imagine* him walking about Liverpool wearing any of this. Having said that, some of these aren't that far off of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger's many crimes against fashion.
Scroll down to check out the collection, available from early December at Opening Ceremony's Covent Garden store, 35 King Street, London WC2E 8JG


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1972's "Deep Throat" was the porn flick that took blowjobs out of the closet and put them on "The Tonight Show." It's star was by far the most famous pornographic performer of all time and, it turns out, a victim of shocking abuse.
The only surviving film of a pair of planned projects about the woman who will forever be known as Linda Lovelace, "Lovelace" stars Amanda Seyfried as Linda and Peter Sarsgaard as her first husband, sexual Svengali and tormentor, Chuck Traynor. The most interesting thing about "Lovelace" is its structure. The film breaks down pretty clearly into two parts: one largely comedic, the other brutally tragic.
Part one is mostly a shockingly cheerful porn biopic that will please those who are longing for a less weighty "Boogie Nights" follow-up. It shows us how a sleazy but nevertheless charming and love struck Traynor seduces sweet and only slightly damaged 21-year-old Linda Boreman away from her unpleasantly rigid, super-traditional Catholic mom (Sharon Stone), her low-key security officer dad (Robert Patrick) and her understandably suspicious best friend (Juno Temple). The tone grows more blackly comedic as skeezy Chuck gets involved with pornsters and sells them on his wife's borderline disturbing ability to suppress her gag reflex. Linda Lovelace is born.
Sometime after we see Hugh Hefner (a miscast James Franco) suggest that life should imitate art in a very specific way during a screening of the now hugely successful "Deep Throat," "Lovelace" abruptly takes us six years later into 1980 as Linda Marchiano – she's now married to apparent good-guy cable installer Chuck Marchiano (Wes Bentley) – passes a polygraph test and promotes her book, "Ordeal," on the "Phil Donahue Show." Just as abruptly, the film circles back to give us Linda's very personal point of view of the events surrounding "Deep Throat." It's no prettier than the visible bruises on her legs.
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TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Powerful militias that have demanded Libya's interim parliament resign or face detention said Wednesday it now has 72 hours to resolve its deadlock, while the United Nations said legislators should call for new elections as soon as possible.
The demands issued Tuesday by the Al-Qaaqaa and al-Sawaaq militias, which the country's top leaders described as an attempted coup, have brought the restive North African country's long-running political showdown to a head. Parliament is split between Islamist and non-Islamist blocs. Its mandate was to have expired this month, but the Islamists led a motion to extend it by another year.
Under street protesters' pressure, the parliament voted to hold early elections in the spring. But many consider the body a failed institution and are angered at the prospect of even this shorter extension, especially one announced in what they consider vague and opaque statements.
The two militias at first said that parliament had until 9 p.m. Tuesday to hand over power or be arrested as "usurpers," but later said they had extended their deadline by 72 hours to Friday in a deal agreed with U.N. special representative Tarek Mitri, according to a statement posted al-Qaaqaa's official Facebook page.
The UN mission to Libya subsequently denied any such deadline had been agreed, saying in a statement that media reports about it were "baseless."
The militia said that the second ultimatum requires all parties to reach a "final and radical solution" to the crisis, but did not spell out any consequences if they failed to do so.
Mitri says he met with the commanders of the two militias and appealed to them to "give a chance to political dialogue about holding general elections at the earliest possible" opportunity. He warned that the use of force "threatens the stability of Libya and the political process."
Embattled Prime Minister Ali Zidan told reporters late Tuesday that he had held meetings with the rival militias and the UN envoy in an attempt to reach a "truce" and defuse the crisis.
"We reject a military coup, we reject the use of force to push the Libyan people to take any action," he said. He said the only way forward is through the ballot box.
The United States, along with the European Union, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement voicing support to "the legitimacy of the transitional democratic process," saying that "the use of force is not a legitimate means to divert the democratic transition."
The interim parliament, elected in 2012, was to guide a transition that would see a constitution drafted then new elections before Feb. 7. Libya is preparing to elect a 60-member constitutional panel to draft the charter on Thursday.
The crisis comes as Libyans mark the third anniversary of the Feb. 17, 2011, start of the uprising that toppled the 42-year-old dictatorship of Moammar Gadhafi.
After rebel forces toppled Gadhafi, the country was left bereft of functioning institutions. Successive governments relied on militias made up largely of ex-rebels to impose order. But those militias have allied with parliamentary blocs, while a series of assassinations and abductions mostly blamed on militias have further destabilized the country.
Libya's split now spans regional, ideological and ethnic divides. Al-Qaaqaa and al-Sawaaq, from the western Libyan town of Zintan, back the non-Islamist National Forces Alliance in parliament. Other militias, including those from the port city of Misrata, are allied with the Muslim Brotherhood behind the Islamist bloc.
The National Forces Alliance issued a statement distancing itself from the militias, saying it has no armed wing.
Mahmoud Jibril, the founder of the alliance and one of the most influential western-minded figures, rejected the show of force but blamed parliament and the government.
"This is a reaction to the negligence of the parliament and the government to fulfil their mission," he said in a telephone interview with Al-Assama television, owned by another figure close to the alliance. The network has been attacked twice in the past two weeks with rocket propelled grenades, leaving its studios in shambles.
Jibril urged all sides to reach an agreement and for parliament to hand over power to an elected body.
The Muslim Brotherhood group denounced the militias' warnings describing them as a "blatant call to the rule of force, a direct threat using weapons and violence to impose a certain political point of view," the statement was posted late Tuesday on the group's website.


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With the horrendous terrorist attack at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Somali al Qaeda affiliate al Shabab is back in the news. We still don't know the identity of the perpetrators, or whether any of them had made their way to al Shabab from Minnesota or points elsewhere in the United States. I trust that time will. For now we have the New York Times visit to Minneapolis to pass on the fears of Somali residents that they will be stigmatized and (good grief!) scrutinized. And the Star Tribune is on the case to transmit the avowals of local Somali leaders that they are good Americans, or at least that they want no truck with al Shabab.
As I have noted here several times, Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the United States. We know amazingly little about the them, probably because we are afraid to ask the relevant questions. We know they are mostly Muslim — we can see the hijabs, we are familiar with the many local controversies to which their faith has given rise over the past 10 years — but are they loyal residents or citizens of the United States? In the conflict between the United States and the Islamist forces with which we are contending, whose side are they on?
Neither the Times nor the Star Tribune digs even an inch below the surface to examine the relevant questions or render the appropriate findings. As only Peter Bergen recalls in the current context, it is a proven fact that al Shabab has received financial support in addition to manpower from Minnesota Somalis.
Only two years ago a terror trial in Minneapolis concluded with a raft of guilty verdicts that raised serious questions of loyalty. The two defendants (pictured in the photo above) were women convicted of charges including conspiracy to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization, of providing support, and of lying to the FBI. The "terrorist organization" was al Shabab.
The ringleader was not exactly remorseful after the jury returned its guilty verdicts. According to a contemporaneous AP report, she stood before the judge and stated through an interpreter: "I am very happy." She added that she knew she was going to heaven. As I noted here at the time, she may be going to heaven, but she'll be stopping off in prison first. As for the rest of us, she advised: "You will go to hell." Well, the feeling was mutual.
The investigation that resulted in the charges involved here has consumed the local FBI office for the past six years. The investigation has previously resulted in a string of guilty pleas (at least one such plea dating back as far 2009) involving local Somali men supporting al Shabab. Investigators believe at least 21 Somali men have left Minnesota to join al Shabab. We're a little concerned they might choose to return to Minnesota to continue the jihad.
So much for the two defendants and their buddies over in Somalia. What about the rest of the local Somali community? Members of the local Somali community materialized at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis to support the women at trial, but not because they held the charges to be unfounded. The members of the local Somali community appearing at the courthouse never bothered to cite any evidence of innocence. The question was beside the point. No voice expressly spoke up on behalf of law-abidingness or loyalty to the United States.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune provided a glimpse of the scene outside the courthouse after the verdicts in "Rochester women guilty of aiding Somali terror group," including an excellent video. There isn't much in the article or video to set minds at ease. Couldn't the Star Tribune be bothered to revisit the defendants' supporters to ask their views on al Shabab and the Nairobi mall massacre?
Two years ago, in the National Affairs essay "The Muslim-American muddle," Peter Skerry expressly raised the question of loyalty in the context of America's Muslim population in general. The essay is by turns infuriating and illuminating, but at least it licensed inquiry into the question.
Indeed, Skerry took the question seriously and provided evidence supporting the concerns of "alarmists," noting the striking absence of any acknowledged tie to the United States on the part of important Muslim organizations. Skerry contrasted "complacent elites" with "alarmist populists." I would place Skerry on the complacent side of the divide and myself on the alarmist side, although Skerry placed himself (of course) in the middle as the voice of reason mediating between the two camps. But Skerry concludes the essay on what I would characterize as an alarmist (i.e., realistic) note.
Along the way, Skerry seemed to me to treat several basic issues (including assimilation) in a conclusory and question-begging fashion. He cited the naturalization of Muslim immigrants and their involvement in American politics, supporting Democrats, as factors supporting (I will say) complacency. Yet the two defendants in the Minneapolis terror trial were both naturalized citizens. And CAIR has formed a fruitful alliance with Democrats going back to its days as a Hamas front group (Skerry suggests that those days are behind it). Skerry rightly observed: "It is astonishing, given th[e history of CAIR], that the mainstream American media should routinely describe CAIR as 'a Muslim civil rights organization.'"
Skerry failed to raise the question whether the immigration spigot should remain open while we sort out the serious issues that he addressed in his essay. The question didn't even seem to cross his mind. In any event, Skerry's essay badly needs to be updated, but we will, not surprisingly, have to look for help from places other than the New York Times or the Star Tribune.


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Mom to 5-year-old son Dezi, Emmy Award-winning actress, and star of The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure, to be released nationwide on August 29th
Describe your parenting style in one word:
Favorite TV family of all time (real or fictional):
The Bravermans on Parenthood. I love how much they genuinely care about each other, and no matter what happens family always comes first.
What's always in your refrigerator?
Almond milk and fruit
Last meal you made for your family:
Chicken, rice and steamed veggies
Craziest thing you've done because you were sleep-deprived:
Woke up at 3 in the morning from sleeping in the chair in my son's room
Behavioral/physical trait you hope your son doesn't inherit from you:
I hope he has the ability to relax more than I do.
Your favorite toy as a kid and why:
My Cabbage Patch dolls because I always wanted to be a mother even when I was a little girl. I would rock each one to sleep and put them down before I went to sleep each night.
Finish this sentence: "I almost fell over when my child said ___."
"I love your chubby butt, Mama."
If you wrote a parenting manual, what would the title be?
How to Not Pull Your Hair Out
Last lost toy/object you helped your child find:
His Woody doll from the movie Toy Story
Kid's TV show you can't stand and why:
Spongebob Square Pants because my son tries to re-enact his silly behavior and his laugh. Spongebob's laugh drives me up a wall.
Guilty pleasure:
After my son goes to sleep, I like to shut myself in the bathroom, take a bath and watch Golden Girls.
Favorite place on earth:
Best piece of parenting advice you ever got:
To listen to your child and always be supportive of who they are and who they want to be, their likes and dislikes, instead of trying to force who you want them to be onto them
First word that pops into your head when you hear the word "mom":
Unconditional love
Who's your celebrity crush?
Julia Roberts
I can't live without the ______________ app.
What's the title of the last book you read to your child?
Interrupting Chicken
Your last Facebook status update or Tweet:
A picture of myself and my son on Dezi's birthday
Last parenting decision you regretted:
Not following through on consequences for his actions, because he later did it again. Had I followed through the first time, that probably wouldn't have happened.
Song that best describes your parenting experiences to date:
"Don't Worry, Be Happy"
Last thing your child did to make you laugh:
Mooned me!
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106-66: Just Your Typical High School Football Score in Oregon
The Triad High School football team in Klamath Falls, Oregon, defeated Elkton High by a score of 106-66, a combined—and astounding—172 points, setting a new state record. It looks more like a basketball score than football, as Triad scored touchdowns on 16 out of 17 possessions. The only time they didn't score was on their final possession, when they had the ball inside the Elkton 1-yard line.
"We were at the 1-foot line and took a knee on the last four plays," Triad coach Kyle Petrik told The Oregonian. "We were hoping to show some class."
In Oregon's Special District 2, point differential is a tiebreaker, so there is no evidence that Triad was trying to run up the score or embarrass Elkton; it's just that up through 35 points, teams continue to get credit for margin of victory.
Triad barely missed the state scoring record of 108 points. Thus far in 2012, they are averaging 70.5 points per game, closely trailing the 70.7-point record set by Huntington in 1969.
For a little perspective, the highest-scoring NFL game of all time took place on November 27, 1966, when the Washington Redskins defeated the New York Giants, 72-41. In college, the highest-scoring game was a bit more lopsided than either of those two contests: Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland College 222-0 on October 7, 1916. Safe to say there may have been some running up of the score in that one.


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S&P Tops 1600 on Jobs Data
Stocks rallied to new highs, briefly sending the Dow industrials above 15000 and pushing the S&P 500 past 1600, after April job-growth data handily beat expectations.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 142.38 points, or 1%, to 14973.96, after touching an all-time intraday high of 15009.59. It closed at a record.
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