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The Series 79 Online Exam Simulator is the industry-leading, online testing solution for the Series 79 - FINRA Investment Banking Exam! The web-based program offers multiple to prepare for the Series 79 exam:
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Who needs to take the Series 79 Exam?
If you work for a FINRA member firm (are an "associated person" in the language of the regulators) and you work as an investment banker, according to FINRA rules, you must pass the Series 79 exam and register as an Investment Banking Representative. FINRA and the SEC define investment banking as being work that falls into the following two broad categories:
"Advising on or facilitating debt or equity securities offerings through a private placement or a public offering, including but not limited to origination, underwriting, marketing, structuring, syndication, and pricing of such securities and managing the allocation and stabilization activities of such offerings, or
Advising on or facilitating mergers and acquisitions, tender offers, financial restructurings, asset sales, divestitures or other corporate reorganizations or business combination transactions, including, but not limited to rendering a fairness, solvency or similar opinion."
If you do any of the above, according to FINRA and the SEC, you need to have the Series 79 investment banking registration.
If you want more detail, read FINRA Rule 1031, Registration Requirements, and FINRA Rule 1032, Categories of Representative Registration.
What does the Series 79 qualify me to do?
A Series 79 license qualifies an individual to advise on or facilitate debt or equity offerings through a private placement or public offering or to advise or facilitate mergers or acquisitions, tender offers, financial restructurings, asset sales, divestitures or other corporate reorganizations or business combination transactions. The Series 79 proves one of the most difficult exams offered by FINRA, even for the most experienced students.
Are there any prerequisites for the Series 79?
There are no official prerequisites for the Series 79 exam. However, accounting, finance and a fairly sophisticated understanding of the capital markets are unstated prerequisites for the Series 79. They are unstated because the industry, as represented by the FINRA Series 79 exam-writing committee, assumes that if you want to be an investment banker you need to know your stuff. Quoting FINRA "As a qualification examination, it is intended to safeguard the investing public by seeking to measure the degree to which each candidate possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the major functions of an entry-level investment banker."
How long should I prepare for this exam?
We recommend studying 110 hours over a six-week period.
What is on the Series 79?
The exam is divided into four functional sections.
Section one is "Collection, Analysis and Evaluation of Data." With 75 questions (43% of the exam) this is the largest section of the Series 79, and, for many, it is the most challenging part of the exam. To answer questions in section one of the Series 79 exam, you need to have a working knowledge of accounting and finance. Section one of the exam requires the test-taker to be able to read financial statements and analyze based on the data.
Section two of the exam, "Underwriting/New Financing Transactions, Types of Offerings and Registration of Securities," is 43 questions long (25% of the exam). It is the second largest section of the 79 exam and it focuses on the registration of securities with the SEC as well as safe harbors and exemptions from registration.
Section three, "Mergers and Acquisitions, Tender Offers and Financial Restructuring Transactions," rings in at 34 questions (19% of the exam). Section three focuses on acquisition structures, taxes, accounting methods, bankruptcy, and the role of the sell-side and buy-side advisor during a sale. For most test-takers section three of the Series 79 is the second most challenging section of the exam, in part because much of the material is unique to the investment banking industry.
The fourth section of the exam, "General Securities Industry Regulations," contains 23 questions (13% of the exam). The material in section four is tested in other FINRA exams and tends to be the part of the 79 exam that most test-takers have the least difficulty with.
How long is the exam?
The exam is five hours long. You can take a break but the clock is ticking while you do so don't to dawdle. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so if you run short of time, try to answer every question, even if you have to guess.
How many questions are on the exam?
There are 175 scored questions and 10 unscored "pretest" questions, making the Series 79 exam 185 questions long. The 10 unscored "pretest" questions are not identified and distributed randomly throughout the exam.
What score do I need to pass the exam?
A score of 73% is required for passing.
Note: Your score will be rounded down to the next lowest whole number (e.g. 72.9% would be a final score of 72%--not a passing score for the Series 79 Exam).
How does my registration date affect whether I need to take the current version of the exam, or the new top-off version plus the SIE?
If your firm submits your application for registration on or before September 30th, you must take the current version of the exam, and you will have 120 days to take it. (Yes, that means that in theory you could take the current exam as late as January 2019.)
However, if you need to retake the exam, you may be forced to take the new top-off exam plus the SIE. See the next question.
What if an individual fails to pass the current Series 79 exam, and the next exam is after October 1, 2018, will that individual have to take the SIE and the new top-off Series 79 exam?
Yes. But the individual would not be required to wait 30 days because the SIE and the top-off Series 79 exam are different exams from the current Series 79 exam.
How much does the exam cost?
The cost of the exam is $305 at this writing.
How often is the exam updated?
The 14-member FINRA Series 79 exam committee meets regularly and they work hard to keep the questions fresh, accurate and relevant. You should assume that the 79 exam will test current laws and practices.
How hard is the Series 79 exam?
Solomon Exam Prep customers who have passed the Series 79 exam say that it is a difficult exam, particularly for test-takers who do not have education and work experience in accounting and finance. Additionally, the Series 79 exam requires a broad knowledge of the rules, regulations and industry practices that govern US capital markets and investment banking.
How does the Series 79 compare to the Series 7?
Quotes from individuals who have taken and passed both exams:
"The Series 79 is ten times harder than the Series 7."
"Like comparing Earth (Series 7) to Jupiter (Series 79)."
"The Series 7 was easy compared to the 79, the 79 is more like the CFA."
Test-taking strategies for the Series 79 exam
Monitor your time. Most test-takers say that time is a factor. Remember that the exam clock keeps ticking if you take a break.
When you encounter a long question, before you read the entire question, skip to the final lines to find out what is actually being asked, then go back to the beginning of the question and read the question carefully.
You are not penalized for wrong answers so make sure you answer every question.
What do they give me when I go into the exam?
You will receive an exhibits booklet, a simple calculator and a small whiteboard and pen or scratch paper and pencil. You are not allowed to bring any materials with you into the exam room. No food or water, for example. People who have taken the exam recommend being well hydrated before going into the exam.
When will I learn whether I passed?
Immediately at the testing center.
If I fail can I take the Series 79 again?
If you fail the exam, FINRA makes you wait 30 days before you can reschedule. If you fail the test three times, the waiting period is six months.
If you were within ten points of a passing score, Solomon Exam Prep recommends that you redouble your efforts, work very hard, and retake ASAP. The longer you wait, the more you will forget and have to relearn. Also, the sooner you retake the exam the more likely you will encounter questions that you saw before. But the key when you retake is to prepare and learn what you need to. Take a class if you didn't the first time. Take notes on anything you don't understand. Re-read the textbook. Make flash cards. Get a study buddy if you can. Try not to leave anything to chance. You came close the first time and you don't want to have to take the exam a third time.
Is there an alternative securities license?
If your investment banking work is limited to structuring private securities, FINRA says you can register either as an Investment Banking Representative and pass the Series 79 or as a Private Securities Offerings Representative and pass the Series 82 Exam instead. Ask your firm's compliance officer.
Do I need to take any other securities exams?
According to FINRA the Investment Banking Registration does NOT cover sales or marketing of debt or equity securities to investors or potential investors. In order to make investor presentations an investment banker with the Series 79 registration would also need to be "registered as an General Securities Representative (Series 7), Corporate Securities Representative (Series 62) or Private Securities Offerings Representative (Series 82) depending on the type of offering being made."
Additionally, in order to comply with state securities regulations most individuals with the 79 investment banking registration pass the NASAA Series 63 exam as well. Check with your firm's compliance officer to determine if this registration applies to you.
Where can I get additional information about the Series 79?
Additional information can be found on the FINRA website: http://www.finra.org/industry/series79
If I stop working for my firm, how long will my Series 79 license remain active?
You will have two years between jobs before the license expires.
When you cease working for a firm, your employer will file a Form U5 to terminate your registration. Your next employer will file a Form U4, which will re-register you. As long as you do not exceed two years between employers, your Series 79 license will remain active.
With the FINRA exam restructure, which exam is right for me?
If you apply to be a representative on or after October 1st, you will be required to take the SIE and the updated representative exam.
If you are a registered representative and you do not pass the current representative exam, and your next testing date is on or after October 1st, you must take the updated representative exam. Your waiting period will be waived, as the updated exam will be considered a new exam.
If you are not a registered representative and you do not pass the current representative exam, and your next testing date is on or after October 1st, you will be required to take the SIE and the updated representative exam. Your waiting period will be waived, because the SIE and updated exams will both be new exams.
If your registration lapsed between October 1st 2014 and September 30th 2018, and you pre-register within four years of your last registration, you will not need to take the SIE. You will, however, take the updated version of the exam.
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Study Links Violent Video Games And The 'Macbeth Effect'
from the is-this-a-study-i-see-before-me? dept
So it's a bit interesting to see a study on violent video games produce some more nuanced results, such as a recent study from the University of Luxembourg that showed what researchers are referring to as "the Macbeth Effect" in the average gamer:
The researchers had 76 people play violent video games for 15 minutes, after which they were told to select gift items for others. Those who were "inexperienced" with violent video games were more likely to select "hygienic products" like shower gel, deodorant, and toothpaste than those who played violent video games on a regular basisThe reference is from Shakespear's Macbeth, in which Lady Macbeth obsessively washes her hands after participating in a murder plot. And, yes, I know that some of you will say that this effect primarily showed up in those that were "inexperienced with violent video games", but that's the whole point. Those that are inexperienced with violent games are so because they aren't the kind of people those games appeal to. The games themselves aren't corrupting the minds of these people, nor are they likely corrupting the minds of those that actually seek them out. There are simply some people who like those kinds of games and some who don't.
"The need to cleanse to keep moral purity intact, the 'Macbeth effect,' is a psychological phenomenon in which a person attempts to purify oneself in order to cope with feelings of moral distress," said lead researcher Dr. Andre Melzer. "We find that the Macbeth effect can result from playing violent videogames, especially when the game involves violence against humans."

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Plowboy Campground (Map #16): Four campsites on the southwest shore of Upper Priest Lake.
Trapper Creek Camground (Map #17): Five campsites on the northeast shore of Upper Priest Lake.
Navigation Campground (Map #18): Four campsites on the northwest shore of Upper Priest Lake.
Bottle Bay Campground: Although this campground is located on Bottle Bay on Priest Lake, it shares the same characteristics as the Upper Priest Lake campgrounds. It has seven campsites and is located on the northwestern shore of Priest Lake, approximately 2-1/2 miles from the northern end of the lake.
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NARMS President Tom Caddell Calls It "an Evolution"
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DENVER, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 02/05/13 -- "This change is not just a name change. It's truly an evolution. Our new name goes along with our new vision, mission and objectives." With those statements, Tom Caddell, Executive Director of NARMS International (www.narms.com) announced the February 1st launch of a rebranding of the 17-year-old non-profit organization. "In the past, NARMS did not take the steps necessary to be recognized in the industry or the media. Within our trade association, our members knew the name NARMS, certainly, but the industry as a whole didn't know what we did, how we did it and what we stood for. We've spent significant time determining our current and future relevancy in a challenging and ever-changing marketplace. A rebranding initiative, based on a new name, was imperative."
Effective February 1st, NARMS International became World Alliance for Retail Excellence & Standards. The name was selected based on the organization's vision to be the driving force behind at-retail collaboration and standards, as well as nationally and internationally recognized as a thought leader within the retail industry. "Our new mission is simply to expand collaboration across the entire retail spectrum, thereby providing a format that fosters continuous improvement in service execution, customer experience and change management for all parties. It's time to bring more value so everyone, from the retailer to the manufacturer and, ultimately, the consumer, receives the very best in products and services." Caddell went on to explain that the member-supported non-profit will provide the "first ever" accredited retail certification program based on a code of standards, policies and procedures. In addition, the organization will provide workforce education and training, an enhanced job board known as the TheRetailRecruiter.org, invaluable resources and a clearinghouse for research. He also emphasized an initiative to reach out to, and establish relationships, with the media, particularly the trade publications.
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Don't forget that thinking you know or understand something makes it more difficult for you to learn that thing.
Imagine that you understand 50% of a subject. If you think you get it, you will not try to learn the other 50%. You will only know half and will be blind to the rest.
In most cases, a person does not know 50%. It is more likely that he only understands 10%!
There is a big difference between understanding the terminology of a subject and being able to do something. We can talk about punching and the mechnics of a punch, but actually punching is a different thing. Understanding the terminology might help, but is never enough. You have to actually practice doing the thing.
I will give you an example. You can read about kime, but that does not mean you can strike with proper kime. But your mind might latch onto the the term and make you feel like you get it. And if you get it, why pursue it any further?
It is best to keep an open mind. Even if I think I get something, even if I am confident that I can actually do it -- I try to keep an open mind. I think to myself, "I might be wrong." Or I think, "What if there is a better way?"
Remember, thinking you know can be a problem. This is one of the reasons that I do not award any kyu ranks and do not award any colored belts until Shodan. I want the student to understand that there is always more to learn -- that you should not let what you know blind you to opportunities to learn what you do not yet know.
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Don't forget that thinking you know or understand something makes it more difficult for you to learn that thing.
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For some inexplicable reason, despite my involvement in the natural foods industry (not to mention my own vegetarianism), I seem to gravitate towards the entertaining monstrosities of fair food. While I doubt I would ever indulge (or shall I say be forced to eat) one of these calorie-laden, artificially colored, and definitely not organic treats, I get a certain kind of enjoyment out of reading about them...I know that I should look away yet it's too interesting not to- like The Jerry Springer Show.
So when I saw this hotdog set to be featured at the Eastern States Exposition (The Big-E) September 16-October 2, 2011, my interest was piqued. The facts: Laden with slices of jalapeno, it is reported that the initial testers of the hot dog were running for water after taking a bite. Consequently, the name The Dog That Bites You Back Contest was created, where the aptly titled Hot Diggid-E Dog was coined.
According to Sue Lavoie, vice president of Eastern States Exposition and a veteran of creating fun fair foods, "We have high hopes for this hot dog, which joins another new tubular treat for 2011 we're calling the New England Dog which is wrapped in bacon and slathered with baked beans and cheddar cheese."
The Big-E is held at 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: (413) 737-2443
The Big-E is held at 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: (413) 737-2443


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Gloriana's Tom Gossin Shares Ring Details, Plans for October 2013 Wedding
Now that Gloriana's sophomore album, 'A Thousand Miles Left Behind,' is complete (due to hitting stores on July 31), lead vocalist Tom Gossin can put all of his focus into his upcoming nuptials with his fiancee, Jaime Moffett.
The couple got engaged back in March, when Gossin surprised his girlfriend of 10 years by popping the question on their anniversary. Moffett of course said yes to her musical man when he pulled out a gorgeous ring, which he had custom-made at Giador in Nashville.
"They specialize in antique jewelry," Gossin tells Taste of Country of the jewelry shop he chose for his blushing bride-to-be's rock. "It's 1920s European cut diamond set in platinum."
The two are excited about their big day, which they are planning for October 2013, leaving them plenty of time to map out all the important details. Moffett, who currently resides in Georgia, is in the process of making Music City her permanent zip code, while Gossin continues his hectic touring schedule in preparation of his band's album release. Once Moffett settles into their new home, the two will plan their engagement party that will lead up to the big day.
"Our scheduled stays so busy that I have to put [the wedding day] way in the future so I can have the proper wedding and honeymoon and all of that," Gossin recently told E! News. "We're really excited."
But one detail that is set in stone and is non-negotiable is their music selection — mostly meaning what will not be playing at the ceremony or reception. "Before she would say yes to me, she said there's no way you're getting up and singing at our wedding," Gossin reveals, laughing. "[She said] 'don't even think about it!'"
While he may not get the chance to show off his pipes on his big day, Gossin gets plenty of vocal time in on Gloriana's new album. One of the album's tracks is a tune called 'Carolina Rose,' which he co-wrote with James T. Slater about his future wife.
Congratulations to Tom and Jaime from those of us at Taste of Country — we will keep an eye on the mail for our invite!


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Apparently there was some latent vulnerability in either the theme I was using or the slightly out of date (v2.9.2 – current is v3.0) version of wordpress. In any event, I have jumped on it with both feet and it "should' be okay from here.
I am combing through the rest of site to see if I can find anything else out of place. If you see anything out of order, feel free to let me know!


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My first spanish words: Fruits
- Publisher: Alexandre Minard
- Genre: Educational
- Released: 3 Feb, 2010
- Size: 4.7 MB
- Price: $1.99
- App Store Info
DescriptionKids age 2 to 7 will now have fun learning basic words.
The aim of the game is to arrange the letters in the correct order to make up a word.
Letters are pronounced when touched.
When word is completed, it's pronounced (in Spanish) and provided letters were arranged in the correct written sequence an animation is displayed.
This version includes 17 different fruits.
This game is part of our "Learning is fun" educative game collection, visit our web site for more infos: http://ar-entertainment.net/learning/


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Age Group(s): Children, Teens
Date: 6/12/2018
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Breakfast is served! Join us for breakfast today and every morning Monday-Friday from 8:30-10am at the Bedford Public Library in the North Meeting Room!
Breakfast is free for anyone under the age of 18 and is provided by the Airport Area YMCA!


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Bauernbrot (Farmer's Bread) - Gini Youngkrantz
Bauernbrot (Farmer's Bread) - Gini Youngkrantz:
This German Farmer's Bread (Bauernbrot) was made from a recipe in Gini Youngkrantz's Authentic German Home Style Recipes - Fourth Edition (pg. 21). This bread is made from approximately half rye flour (48.8%) and equal amounts of whole wheat flour (25.6%) and AP flour (25.6%), excluding starter. The recipe calls for a cup of active sourdough starter along with yeast in the final dough. Ms. Youngkrantz's recipe produces an excellent German sourdough rye bread very much like the Bauernbrot I remember from Germany.
The recipe calls for "free form" loaves but I used German unlined willow brotforms for the final proofing and placed them on a parchment lined peal and docked them about a dozen times with small 8 inch bamboo skewer slighly larger in diameter than a tooth pick (they held their form nicely) then slid the parchment and loaves onto a baking stone, then a cup of boiling hot water to produce a blast of steam at the onset of the baking cycle. This recipe calls for a slow-bake on low temp. (350 deg. F. for 70 minutes) with steam. Instead, I baked them at 450 deg. F. for the first 10 minutes (to get max. oven spring) then lowered the oven temp. to 350 deg. F. for the remaining time. I checked them at the end of the 70 min. baking cycle and they read 210 deg. internal temp.
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Rosenberg on election win: "That's fantastic!"
Jeff Rosenberg was patiently listening by the radio when called by Hampton Chronicle reporter Jeff Forward and informed of his landslide win over incumbent Jennifer Hansen in the Hampton-Dumont Community School District Board of Directors election Tuesday night.
"Oh wow, I didn't know," Rosenberg said. "That's wonderful. That's fantastic."
Rosenberg defeated Hansen by a margin of 410 votes to 67, a monumental win over the incumbent. The results are unofficial, but according to Franklin County Auditor Michelle Giddings, 100 percent of the votes have been tallied and only await the OK from the Franklin County Board of Supervisors on Friday when they canvas the vote.
"The numbers are in and I'm going home," Giddings said.
The large margin of victory surprised Rosenberg.
"I had no idea it was such a large margin. I didn't think it'd be that much," he said. "I ran just to make a difference. It worked."
Rosenberg was with family when informed of the news and said he is excited to begin his term, which will end in 2017. Several of the issues Rosenberg focused on in his campaign were increased access to foreign languages, a renewed focus on skill and trade training for students not going to college, and offering more after-school activities for all grade levels in the district.
"I'd like to see foreign languages started earlier than high school," Rosenberg said. "I'd also like to see more activities after school like science club. Things to get more kids active in academic activities."
One other area he said is important is offering training for students that are looking for other careers outside the normal college spectrum - including agricultural, mechanical engineering, and trades such as plumbing and utilities work.
"Just to have more activities for kids who aren't necessarily going to college," he added. "It gives them a leap forward."
The election pitted a newcomer to the world of school board politics against a veteran in Hansen. The polls in Dumont only saw 29 voters cast ballots, but in Hampton there were 444 ballots cast - many by teachers from the school district who flooded the polling place inside the Law Enforcement Center when school let out in the afternoon.
Rosenberg is a native of Maquoketa, Iowa, who lives in Hampton with his wife, Megan, and their two children - both of whom are students in the district.


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It's that time of year again, when we here at Performance get to share some of the exciting new cycling gear that our product development team has been working on for months behind closed doors. We've got some innovative designers and developers working here in our office, and they can't wait to show you just a few of the amazing new products that you may see on our shelves in the coming months (we're still working out the details on many of these products, so please let us know your comments or suggestions below) .
Banana Holder Cage
The simple banana, one of nature's finest energy sources on-the-go. Packed with protein, carbohydrates, sugar and Potassium, bananas are a perfect 100 calorie snack for that on-the-bike energy burst.
But who hasn't tried to bring this yellow marvel on a ride, only to reach into your back pocket or hydration pack mid-ride to discover that this tasty treat is now a mushy mess!
Well fret no more, as we introduce our Banana Holder Cage. Mounted to standard water bottle cage holes, our Banana Holder Cage will be the safest and easiest way to bring nature's energy food on your ride!
Helium Tire Inflator
Looking for that extra edge on race day, or even the local club ride? Then our brand new Helium Tire Inflator is just the thing for you. Why use regular old air, or even CO2 inflators, to inflate your tires when you could be using the lightest gas around (well, that isn't highly flammable). Packaged in the same handy cartridges that you've become familiar with in CO2 inflators, our Helium Tire Inflator is literally lighter than air (but don't worry, it ships with a specially made lead sleeve to keep it from floating away)!
You won't just feel like you're flying up that next climb, you really will be!
Fixie Adjustable Handlebar
This next development was thought up by one of our in-house fixed-gear aficionados, who wanted that extra-special touch for his personal whip.
Mounting directly to the top of the fork steerer tube, in place of a conventional stem, our compact Fixie Adjustable Handlebar is just the product for the urban rider who wants the convenience of an adjustable stem with the style of an ultra-narrow fixed-gear handlebar.
Your regular commute will definitely become a whole new experience with this setup!
Frictionless Magnetic Bottom Bracket
The concept behind this innovative component design was simple but profound; how could we improve the pedaling experience and exceed the performance of even the smoothest ceramic bearings. Our answer was to do away with bearings all together and instead use a carefully aligned array of rare earth magnets in the wall of the bottom bracket.
Since the crank spindle is suspended perfectly and never touches any part of the bottom bracket shell, you won't lose any of your hard-earned power to friction (of course now we'll have to deal with the new UCI friction regulations, but we're sure our engineers will find a way to comply)!
Of course these are just a few of the great ideas that our team is working on here at Performance, because we're always hard at work on products for every cyclist. Let us know what you think and vote for your favorite new product in the poll below.


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Unlimited classes within 30 consecutive days. First timers only. Terms & conditions apply.
Yogiraj Bikram Choudhury is the founder of the worldwide Yoga College of India™. Born in Calcutta in 1946, Bikram began Yoga at the age of four with India's most-renowned physical culturist at that time, Bishnu Ghosh, the younger brother of Paramahansa Yogananda (Author of the most popular book on Yoga, The Autobiography of a Yogi, and founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship in Los Angeles).
Bikram practiced yoga at least six hours every day at Ghosh's College of Physical Education in Calcutta. At the age of thirteen, he won the National India Yoga Championship, judged by the renowned author and yogi BKS Iyengar. He was undefeated for the following three years and retired as the undisputed All-India National Yoga Champion.
At seventeen, an injury to his knee during a weight-lifting accident brought the prediction from leading European doctors that he would never walk again. Not accepting their pronouncement, he had himself carried back to Bishnu Ghosh's school, for he knew that if anyone could help to heal his knee, it was his teacher.
Six months later, his knee had totally recovered. Ghosh was a celebrated physical culturist and the first to scientifically document Yoga's ability to cure chronic physical ailments and heal the body.
Bikram was asked by Ghosh to start several Yoga schools in India. The schools were so successful that at Bishnu's request Bikram traveled to Japan and opened two more. He has since brought his curative methods of Yoga therapy around the world.
Bikram Choudhury being
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How should I prepare for my first class?
What should I wear?
The studio is very warm! Women should wear shorts or thin cotton leggings, sports bra or tank top. Men should wear shorts.
Do you have changing rooms & showers?
We have separate male and female changing rooms and showers.
What if I'm not flexible?
Then this is the yoga for you! Yoga is not about how flexible you are, but about strengthening your body and spine in all directions. All that matters is that you try the right way, go to your personal edge and you will get 100% of the benefits.
What kind of people come to the class?
From school kids to pensioners, from professional athletes to great-grandparents, from common wealth games hopefuls to spine surgery recoveries - everybody and anybody can come to the class and get just what their body needs. Just do what you can and take it easy on your first few visits to the studio.
Do I need to do 30 days of yoga in a row?
No - our introductory offer is £30 for 30 consecutive days. You don't need to come every day but the more you come the more benefits you will get.
I don't like the heat! Can I try just one class rather than your introductory offer?
We don't recommend doing one class by itself because it can take a while to acclimatise and get used to the different moves. The heat is very therapeutic and is actually the main reason why yoga is so effective at healing the body and mind - your blood circulation speeds up and provides nutrition and oxygen to every muscle, nerve and fibre of your body and brain. In India, where yoga originates, the yoga postures are used to treat everything from depression to arthritis.
However in your first class the heat can be quite intense so we recommend just taking it very easy - sit down when you need to. Just watch and observe more than anything else, and try a little bit of each posture. The second time you come to the class you will receive a completely different experience and will be amazed at what happens.
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NEWCOMERS ADVICE: Please arrive 30 minutes early.
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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
The fallback mecanism permits to
The fallback mecanism permits to different romstage,ramstage , in the same .
The switch between
The switch between can be governed by an nvram configuration parameter.
== Uses cases ==
== Uses cases ==
Revision as of 17:37, 17 August 2014
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Uses cases
- 3 How it works (summary)
- 4 Current limitations
- 5 Example of use with systemd
- 6 Update build script
- 7 Old Howto (will be replaced)
The fallback mecanism permits to be able to use two different prefix(normal/ and fallback/) for the romstage,ramstage and payload, in the same coreboot image.
The switch between the two prefixes can be governed by an nvram configuration parameter.
Uses cases
- Test new images way faster: if the image doesn't boot it will fallback on the old known-working image and save a long reflashing procedure
- Test new images more safely: Despite of the recommendations of having a way to externally reflash, many new user don't. Assuming that the user don't screw up the fallback/ procedure (which adds a layer of complexity) he can test new images more safely because it will fallback on the known good image.
- More compact testing setup: Since reflashing tools are not mandatory anymore, the tests can be done with less voluminous hardware, which means that the test setup is easier to bring with you while travelling.
How it works (summary)
Coreboot will switch to fallback/ if the boot count is higher than CONFIG_MAX_REBOOT_CNT (or if normal/ isn't present).
Coreboot increments the reboot count at each boot.
Here, clearing the boot count is delegated to what is run after coreboot.
To get the maximum safety out of it, clearing the boot count after the last step of the boot is advised.
Example of use
For instance once the system is fully booted, a systemd unit can reset the boot count.
That way if the coreboot changes makes it impossible to boot a linux kernel or even if GNU/Linux can't fully boot, the boot count won't be reset.
Then the user will power off the computer, and at the next boot CONFIG_MAX_REBOOT_CNT will hopefully be reached. Then coreboot will boot on the good known working image and the boot will complete.
At that point the user is expected to reflash a good image in order not to go in normal/ again at the next boot.
Current limitations
- scripts exist only for the systemd init system, but they are easy to adapt to other init systems
- suspend/resume systemd scripts not written yet
- some issues can arrise when the nvram layout is not the same between normal/ and fallback/
- The number of failed boot is 3 by default (for all boards that don't set CONFIG_MAX_REBOOT_CNT)
- In order to fully boot, some boards do reboot once during the boot procedure. The issue is that it reboot conditionally, and no code has been written yet to take that into account.
Example of use with systemd
- The code dependencies can be found in gerrit
You will have to make two configurations:
- one for the fallback image
- one for the normal image
First image
start configuring the first image with:
make menuconfig
Then configure it like that:
Go in the following menu:
Architecture (x86) --->
And then select that:
Bootblock behaviour (Switch to normal if CMOS says so) --->
Which will bring that menu:
( ) Always load fallback (X) Switch to normal if CMOS says so
Select the "Switch to normal if CMOS says so" line like described above.
In order to know if your computer booted correctly the last time, coreboot reads it in the nvram. There are two ways to make it know that it booted fine the last time:
- The automatic way, which happens inside the ramstage of coreboot.
- The manual way, which happens when you want after the ramstage.
If you want it to happen after the ramstage Select the following menu:
General setup --->
And inside select the following if you want the manual way:
[*] Keep boot count
Or don't select it if you want the automatic way:
[ ] Keep boot count
Then choose the number of times you want it to try to boot, before switching back to fallback/
(1) Number of failed boot attempts before switching back to fallback/
Note that the minimum number could be device specific. Setting the minimum to 1 on the Lenovo x60 worked well.
In any case, make sure that you have:
(fallback-mode) Local version string (fallback) CBFS prefix to use
Verify that you have the following in .config (that make menuconfig just generated if you followed the previous instructions correctly)
CONFIG_X86_BOOTBLOCK_NORMAL=y CONFIG_BOOTBLOCK_SOURCE="bootblock_normal.c"
And that you have:
CONFIG_LOCALVERSION="fallback-mode" CONFIG_CBFS_PREFIX="fallback"
If you selected "Keep boot count", also verify that you have:
At the end copy the .config to defconfig-fallback (that will erase the file named defconfig-fallback if there was one):
cp .config defconfig-fallback
Second image
After configuring the first image, you should configure the second one. use "make menuconfig" again to change the current configuration in .config (you already copied it to defconfig-fallback, so you will only modify a copy of it).
make menuconfig
Then go in "General setup"
General setup --->
And modify the prefix and the version string to look like that:
(normal-mode) Local version string (normal) CBFS prefix to use
So that the second image that we will build later will be put in the "normal/" prefix and not in the "fallback/" one.
Then go in Architecture:
Architecture (x86) --->
And enable the "Update existing coreboot.rom image" option:
[*] Update existing coreboot.rom image
At the end copy the .config to defconfig-normal (that will erase the file named defconfig-normal if there was one):
cp .config defconfig-normal
Then compare the two resulting configurations to be sure of what you did:
$ diff -u defconfig-fallback defconfig-normal
The output should look a bit like that but with more context lines(the lines not starting with a "+" or a "-"):
--- defconfig-fallback 2013-10-26 22:27:19.471326092 +0200 +++ defconfig-normal 2013-10-26 22:26:44.471328732 +0200 -CONFIG_LOCALVERSION="fallback-mode" -CONFIG_CBFS_PREFIX="fallback" +CONFIG_LOCALVERSION="normal-mode" +CONFIG_CBFS_PREFIX="normal" -# CONFIG_UPDATE_IMAGE is not set +CONFIG_UPDATE_IMAGE=y
Build script
This is a build script for the first build that will contains both /fallback and /normal:
#!/bin/sh # In the cases where this work is copyrightable, it falls under the GPLv2 # or later license that is available here: # https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt #verbose="V=1" die() { echo echo "!!!! Compilation failed !!!!" exit 1 } success() { echo echo "!!!! Compilation finished !!!!" echo } separator() { echo echo "!!!! First prefix compilation finished !!!!" echo } fallback() { make clean || die #fallback image cp defconfig-fallback .config || die make ${verbose} || die ./build/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom add -f .config -n config-fallback -t raw || die #because it could be re-included it in the second build... #./build/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom remove -n etc/ps2-keyboard-spinup || die #./build/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom remove -n pci8086,109a.rom || die } save_clean_and_restore_fallback() { cp ./build/coreboot.rom ./build-save/coreboot.rom.fallback || die make clean || die mkdir -p build/ cp ./build-save/coreboot.rom.fallback ./build/coreboot.rom || die separator } normal() { #normal image cp defconfig-normal .config || die make ${verbose} || die ./build/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom add -f .config -n config-normal -t raw || die } add_external_cbfs() { #Add the remaining files ./build/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom add -f /home/gnutoo/x86/ipxe/src/bin/8086109a.rom -n pci8086,109a.rom -t raw || die } fallback save_clean_and_restore_fallback normal add_external_cbfs success
Update script
Before using that script, you should do:
make menuconfig #change the options if you need it, and save
cp .config defconfig-normal-update
This script is meant for updating an existing coreboot.rom image while not touching the fallback/ part
#!/bin/sh # In the cases where this work is copyrightable, it falls under the GPLv2 # or later license that is available here: # https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt #verbose="V=1" die() { echo echo "!!!! Compilation failed !!!!" exit 1 } success() { echo echo "!!!! Compilation finished !!!!" echo } separator() { echo echo "!!!! First prefix compilation finished !!!!" echo } build_cbfstool() { make -C util/cbfstool } save_clean_and_restore_image() { if [ -f ./build/coreboot.rom ] ; then cp ./build/coreboot.rom ./build-save/coreboot.rom.fallback || die fi make clean || die mkdir -p build/ cp ./build-save/coreboot.rom.fallback ./build/coreboot.rom || die separator } remove_normal_from_image() { ./util/cbfstool/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom remove -n normal/romstage || die ./util/cbfstool/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom remove -n normal/coreboot_ram || die ./util/cbfstool/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom remove -n normal/payload || die ./util/cbfstool/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom remove -n config-normal } normal() { #normal image cp defconfig-normal-update .config || die make ${verbose} || die ./util/cbfstool/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom add -f .config -n config-normal -t raw || die } remove_external_cbfs() { ./util/cbfstool/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom remove -n pci8086,109a.rom } re_add_external_cbfs() { ./util/cbfstool/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom add -f /home/gnutoo/x86/ipxe/src/bin/8086109a.rom -n pci8086,109a.rom -t raw || die } build_cbfstool save_clean_and_restore_image remove_normal_from_image remove_external_cbfs normal re_add_external_cbfs success
Use it
If you chose the following option:
[*] Keep boot count
Then you or something will need to tell coreboot that the computer booted correctly. Here are some example scripts.
#!/bin/sh nvramtool -w boot_option=Fallback nvramtool -w last_boot=Fallback nvramtool -w reboot_bits=1
#!/bin/sh nvramtool -w boot_option=Normal nvramtool -w last_boot=Normal nvramtool -w reboot_bits=0
#!/bin/sh nvramtool -a | grep -e boot_option -e last_boot -e reboot_bits
Systemd units
# This file is not part of systemd. # # this file is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it # under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by # the Free Software Foundation; either version 2.1 of the License, or # (at your option) any later version. [Unit] Description=Tell coreboot that the computer booted fine. DefaultDependencies=no Wants=display-manager.service After=display-manager.service [Service] Type=oneshot RemainAfterExit=yes ExecStart=/usr/local/sbin/nvramtool -w boot_option=Normal ExecStart=/usr/local/sbin/nvramtool -w last_boot=Normal ExecStart=/usr/local/sbin/nvramtool -w reboot_bits=0 [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target
Update build script
#!/bin/sh if [ $# -ne 1 ] ; then echo "Usage $0 <image>" exit 1 fi image="$1" die() { echo "Failed" exit 1 } cbfs_remove() { file=$1 ./util/cbfstool/cbfstool ./build/coreboot.rom remove -n ${file} } make oldconfig || die make clean || die mkdir build/ || die cp ${image} ./build/coreboot.rom || die cbfs_remove normal/romstage cbfs_remove normal/coreboot_ram cbfs_remove normal/payload cbfs_remove config cbfs_remove etc/grub.cfg make || die
Old Howto (will be replaced)
- build the coreboot image as usual, it will produce an image in build/coreboot.rom
- After the first build run:
make menuconfig
- Optionally change the payload.
- Go in
General setup --->
- Change:
(fallback) CBFS prefix to use
(normal) CBFS prefix to use
- Go back to the main menu and select:
Architecture (x86) --->
select the following option:
[*] Update existing coreboot.rom image
Exit and save and rebuild...
The image will then have fallback and normal:
Name Offset Type Size cmos_layout.bin 0x0 cmos_layout 1776 pci1002,9710.rom 0x740 optionrom 60928 fallback/romstage 0xf580 stage 92823 fallback/coreboot_ram 0x26080 stage 66639 fallback/payload 0x36540 payload 54976 config 0x43c40 raw 4455 normal/romstage 0x44e00 stage 92823 normal/coreboot_ram 0x5b8c0 stage 68820 normal/payload 0x6c600 payload 159949 (empty) 0x93700 null 442136


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I am looking for a low-cost batteryless grid-tied wind-electric system for my home in southern California. I already spoke with the city building planning department and the utility, and they both support wind-electric systems.
I consume an average of 192 kWh per month (6.4 kWh per day). I would like to generate at least some of my energy, but not at the level or cost of the systems mentioned in your articles and wind buyer's guide. It is often windy here at night and our electrical baseline is very low, so I thought that it would be cool to get net metering and sell a little back to the utility. Any suggestions?
Rainer Boelzle • San Diego, California
Your request is common, though problematic. While it's quite possible to start with a small solar-electric system and add onto it later, wind electricity is generally impractical to approach on a modular basis, and cost effectiveness decreases the smaller you get. The fundamental reason for this is the nature of the wind energy resource.
The power available in the wind increases cubically with increasing wind speed. When comparing a 6 mph wind to a 12 mph wind, the difference in energy is 63 = 216 vs. 123 = 1,728. That's eight times as much energy potential with a doubling in wind speed. You can see that it's very important to expose the generator to higher wind speeds.
The other pertinent fact is that wind speed increases as you move away from ground level and its hills, trees, buildings, and other obstructions. Wind speed increases more quickly as you rise above rough surface terrain than over water and other smooth surfaces.
The clear conclusion is that effective wind-electric systems need to include tall towers to get well above any ground obstructions. The standard rule in the industry is to make sure the lower blade tip is at least 30 feet above anything within 500 feet—and higher is better.
So when you contemplate making "a little" wind electricity, you're often fighting the reality that tall towers are expensive, and that's what's needed to get into the viable wind resource. While it's possible to get lightweight towers (such as anemometer towers) to put very small machines up high, the cost of the tower will be significantly more than the machine. A larger machine with an appropriate tower will get you renewable energy for a lower cost per kWh.
If you opt to put up a very short tower, you will find that there isn't much wind energy available, regardless of local anecdotal observation or your gut feeling. When there are windy times at those low levels, it's very turbulent wind, which is hard on wind generators.
Using your 192 kWh per month and a simple formula, we could do some reverse calculations and make some wild guesses about what size of wind generator you might need if you wanted a wind system to provide all of your electricity. Bear in mind that I (and perhaps you, too) have no idea what your resource actually is.
You can multiply the swept area (in square feet) by the average wind speed cubed (in miles per hour), and divide that total by 32,000 to get a rough estimate of average daily kWh production. Dividing by 1,050 instead of 32,000 gives a monthly average. So going the other way, 192 kWh × 1,050 = 201,600. If we stipulate an average wind speed of 10 mph, we see that you'd need a wind generator of about 200 square feet (201,600 ÷ 103) to generate your total kWh requirements in a 10 mph average wind speed resource. This will be a turbine with about a 16-foot-diameter rotor; the machine alone might cost between $15,000 and $20,000 (the full system cost will be several times that).
Bear in mind that to actually get the turbine into a 10 mph resource almost anywhere you might live, you will need a tall tower. If you choose a 30- to 60-foot tower to economize, surprise: You will actually be spending more money per kWh delivered. Looking at our recent wind turbine buyer's guides, you'll see that even a 2 mph drop in wind speed will decrease production of a turbine like this by about half. A 50% cut in production means a doubling of the cost per kWh, unless the purchase cost of the system also is cut in half (which it will not be, since shortening the tower is usually only a small reduction in overall system cost). And if your tower is even shorter—closer to the height of surrounding buildings and trees—your turbine won't even have an 8 mph resource to capture.
The bottom line is that in most cases, trying to go cheaper—by going with a smaller machine or a shorter tower—ends up with more costly electricity. The best way to lower the cost of wind electricity is to choose a large rotor diameter machine and put it on a tall tower. Cutting corners on either swept area (square footage) or wind speed (via shorter towers) will reduce the financial satisfaction. It's tough news to hear, but perhaps this will save you disappointment later.
Ian Woofenden • Home Power senior editor


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That said, I do have some concerns. Because beyond setting the rates for existing mechanical licenses, the groups also sought to create new rates for new types of service. THR has the details:
- Mixed service bundles (for example, a locker service, limited interactive service, downloads or ringtones combined with a nonmusic product such as a mobile phone, consumer electronics device or Internet service)
- Paid locker services (subscription-based locker providing on-demand streaming and downloads)
- Purchased content lockers (a free locker functionally provided to a purchaser of a permanent digital download, ringtone or CD where the music provider and locker have an agreement)
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Recently, I ventured to Disney's Animal Kingdom to ferret out some of those other animals: Hidden Mickeys. Over the years, I've become more discriminating about what I believe is a decent classic (or three-circle) image. I like the "head" and "ears" to be proportionate and not all the same size, and I prefer the ears to be above the head but not touching each other. So let's look at some examples of recent posts that folks have sent me.
At Flame Tree Barbecue, a couple of rhinos are painted on the far right wall behind the food order counters. Three circles on the rear flank of the rhino closest to the back wall form a decent classic Mickey, not perfect, but decent. The "head" is slightly larger than the "ears," which are positioned properly. Check out the photo. The circles are in the darker blue area. (Thanks to Walt Prindle for alerting me to this one). I like this one, and I'll put it on my website and in the next edition of the WDW Hidden Mickeys book.
"Another image is in the small courtyard at the rear of Tamu Tamu Refreshments. A light-colored area of the wall, to the right of the Hidden Baloo, vaguely resembles a classic Mickey. The head is a bit too distorted for me, and the ears touch each other, so I don't think I'll accept this image as a Hidden Mickey. This sighting is a good example to me of a wishful thinking or "two-beer" Mickey. It might begin to look more like Mickey after a few brews!"
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Sew many options... What am I talking about? Well, I'm having a go at the Rebecca Collins pattern that Lynda has raved about and I now understand why she didn't stop at 1 quilt. There are so many options to sew these units together that you could easily sew this pattern over and over again and never end up with two the same.
Basically you start with a 2 - 9" squares (a light and a dark) and cut them on the diagonal. (You could swap your lights and darks with friends to really jazz things up like I did)
With right sides together (a light and a dark triangle), and measuring from the long bias edge you cut a 2 1/4" strip and sew a 1/4" seam on both sides (creating a tube) and you sew a 1/4" seam along the long edge of the remaining big triangle. Then using a ruler you square up the large HST triangle to 4 1/2" and cut 5 - 2 1/2" HST from the tube by lining up the 2 1/2" marks on both edges of a square ruler with the sewing line. Here's a great post explaining it better. If you have the Eleanor Burns HST Triangle Ruler then this is a perfect use for it or even the Wonder Cut Ruler.
Then with your 5 little HST and 1 large HST you can arrange them to make new patterns.
I quite like this one above and that was very close to being the arrangement…but then I played with the blocks some more to see what else I liked.
This one seemed too busy even though it was full of subsidiary patterns like stars.
Then I tried hearts with a zig-zag border, but I would never keep that straight when I moved it to the sewing machine.
So I settled on this one :o) As the colours I have in each block don't always convincingly read light or dark I thought grouping the same fabrics together in "little parcels" would be the most effective way to show off the fabrics. It also seems to be a pattern that doesn't rely as heavily on the light and dark effects needed in some of the other arrangements. I'm quite surprised at the number of possible variations and have already started to think about a layer cake being used this way… wouldn't that be pretty?
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The laundry room is one of the hardest-working rooms in your house, but not surprisingly, it's also one of the most overlooked. Unlike the living or dining area, the laundry room is usually not welcome to guests, so it often gets relegated to a dark corner of the basement where clothes, lint and empty detergent bottles inevitably pile up. But, depending on the size of your family, you likely spend a lot of time in the laundry room, so why not make it livable? We have put together some tips and solutions to make the most of your laundry space.
Clean and clear
Since it's usually a small space, goal number one in getting your laundry room organized is to clear the area of any items that are non-laundry-related. If your laundry room has been used as an "anything-goes" storage area for years, accumulating everything from grandma's mementoes to your son's sport equipment, it's time to purge those odds and ends.
Next up, assess your storage area – an essential part of any well-run laundry room. Try to maximize the space you do have by thinking vertically when it comes to shelving. If you don't have existing shelving to house your laundry detergents and accessories, you can create storage by installing FastTrack shelving. The perfect choice for utility or laundry areas, FastTrack is strong enough to hold heavy detergent bottles. The starter kits let you customize according to need, so you can add rods to hold clothes for drying, as well as wire shelving to house your fabric softener, scrub brushes and other smaller items. Another great option: the FastTrack Adjustable Closet Kit, with TightMesh wire shelving which has twice as much wire as other shelving, so it can hold more weightand tightly-spaced wires so that nothing falls through. Plus, Rubbermaid's sturdy, steel-wire design encourages ventilation so it resists dust, ensuring your laundry room stays neat and tidy.
Consider workflow when planning your new space. Look to create a clear path between the washer and dryer, storage/folding spot and the ironing area. Be sure to position frequently-used items close at-hand. Store detergents, fabric softeners and linen waters in clear Rubbermaid Lock-Its Containers or Canisters. Lock-Its Containers have the added benefit of a four-lock system, so you can be sure that liquid detergents won't spill. And the Lock-Its Canisters' modular design allows you to stack them one on top of the other, so you save more space in the laundry room.
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Getting the laundry to the laundry room can sometimes feel like a chore in itself, especially if you have a massive pile of clothes to wash. The Rubbermaid Comfort Carry Hamper is up to the job and it's the perfect choice for large, heavy loads. It features comfort-grip handles, which make for easy lifting and carrying to and from the laundry room. And the hamper's chic vent patterns ensure your clothes get ventilated until they're ready for washing. For smaller loads, the Rubbermaid Comfort Carry Laundry Basket is a good companion and it's a good idea to invest in a few of them for separating clothes by color. The Comfort Carry fits under the door of front-loading washers and dryers, so they're easy to load up after your wash is done.
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