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It's getting harder for NATO to hide that Turkey's becoming 'a thorn in everyone's side'
Christopher Woody
Russian S-400 defense system parts are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport near Ankara, August 27, 2019.
Turkey conducted its first test of its Russian-made S-400 at the end of November, flouting NATO's admonishments about the air-defense system just days before a summit of the alliance's leaders.
The S-400 system isn't operational yet, but the saga around it and Ankara's other activities present real and ongoing challenges to NATO, despite the alliance's leaders' attempts to play down growing rifts.
After months of warnings from the US and other NATO members, Turkey tested its S-400s last week, putting the Russian-made air-defense system, deployed to an airbase near Ankara, up against US-made F-16 jets.
The S-400 was delivered to Turkey this summer but hasn't become operational, which Ankara has said will happen in April.
But the system has been a point of contention since before it arrived in Turkey, and despite NATO leaders' assertions otherwise, the S-400 is one of many issues casting a pall over the alliance as it turns 70 years old.
'We are talking about it constantly'
A S-400 "Triumph" surface-to-air missile system at a military base in Kaliningrad, March 11, 2019.
NATO is concerned about the S-400's potential to hinder interoperability among its forces, though Turkey says the S-400 will not be integrated with NATO systems. The US is especially worried about its potential to compromise technology on the F-35 stealth fighter. It has already kicked Turkey out of the F-35 program.
The US also continues to threaten Turkey with sanctions over the S-400 — lawmakers from both parties, angered by Turkey's incursion in Syria, have called on Trump to impose them.
US officials have often paired criticism of Turkey for the purchase with optimism that the dispute can be resolved.
"Turkey's acquisition of sophisticated Russian military equipment, such as the S-400, creates some very serious challenges for us, and we are talking about it constantly," President Donald Trump said after a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House on November 13.
"We talked about it today. We're talking about it in the future. Hopefully, we'll be able to resolve that situation," Trump added. "We've asked our secretary of state and minister of foreign affairs and our respective national security advisers to immediately work on resolving the S-400 issue."
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, November 13, 2019
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Asked last week about Turkey's November 26 tests, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it was "concerning" but that the US was still "hopeful."
"We're still talking to the Turks. We're still trying to figure our way through this thing," Pompeo added, saying the US "made very clear to the Turkish government our desire to see them move away from ... putting into full operationalization the S-400."
The current US proposal would have "Turkey lock up the S-400 systems in storage, not use them, and allow American technicians to occasionally visit and ensure that they're not being used," Omar Lamrani, senior military analyst at geopolitical analysis firm Stratfor, told Business Insider the day after Trump and Erdogan's meeting.
"If Turkey does that, then the US would accept the sale of F-35s, and they can get the ball rolling in terms of getting that relationship back on track, sell Patriot missiles as a replacement, etc."
Turkey is unlikely to go for that.
"They see it as how are they going to explain to their people, for instance, that, 'Hey, we bought this S-400 system for billions of dollars and now we're just going to lock them up in storage for no use,'" Lamrani said. "It's a hard sell for Ankara."
Erdogan has said he's open to buying the US-made Patriot air-defense system, which Trump continues to offer, but described "the proposal to completely remove the S-400s" as "meddling in our sovereign rights."
A Russian S-400 air-defense system is unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, near Ankara, July 12, 2019.
Turkey's purchase of a second S-400 system has been delayed for what Ankara describes as technical reasons, which may be an effort to keep open room for negotiation, Lamrani said, though Turkish officials expect a deal "before too long," according to Russian media.
Turkey may be angling for some sort of agreement on the S-400, but what that would entail, if it's even possible, is unclear, according to Rachel Rizzo, an adjunct fellow at the Center for a New American Security and a fellow at Robert Bosch Stiftung, a German non-profit research foundation.
"It's highly unlikely that Turkey will abandon its plans to activate the S-400 system in April, especially given that it tested the system only last week," Rizzo said. "Instead, it will try to find some middle ground with the goal of staving off Western sanctions. Unfortunately, that middle ground seems difficult to find at the moment."
'A thorn in everyone's side'
Like their political counterparts, NATO military leaders continue to emphasize their good relationship with Turkey.
"Military-to-military relations with Turkey remain extremely strong, and they are very important," Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach of the UK's Royal Air Force, head of NATO's Military Committee, told reporters in Washington in November.
"I continue to enjoy a strong relationship with the Turkish chief of defense and with Turkish military authorities, and we continue to welcome and thank Turkey for their continued support for many NATO commissions, activities, and operations," Peach said.
NATO continues to operate early-warning aircraft from forward bases in Turkey, Peach added, and the US continues to operate out of Incirlik air base, where a joint US-Turkish team recently carried out inspections.
"Of course, procurement is a sovereign choice," Peach said when asked about the S-400. "What NATO has done throughout its history is make clear that we are focused on interoperability between allies, therefore equipment has to be interoperable."
Russian President Vladimir Putin, front left, and Erdogan, then Turkey's prime minister, in 2015.
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Comments like Peach's are to be expected from NATO military officials. "They have to say that and they want to say that, because they want to maintain that relationship. But underneath that, clearly there are issues," Lamrani said.
It's not the first time the NATO has butted heads with one of its members, nor is it surprising that Turkey is at odds with the rest of the alliance, given its position between east and west, Rizzo said Monday.
"There's no question that Turkey is causing problems for NATO. It's seen as both strategically important but also as a thorn in everyone's side," Rizzo said, pointing to the S-400 issue, as well as the Syria incursion and general democratic backsliding.
The NATO Leaders Summit in London on December 3 and 4 may end with a group photo and positive statements, but those gestures are increasingly unable to mask fissures within the alliance.
"There's no NATO mechanism for punishing Turkey (or any other member for that matter) for actions that it takes, so it will be up to individual members to find other ways to pressure Turkey to bring it back in line," Rizzo said. "I don't see the issues with Turkey being solved any time soon. They'll continue to pose strategic challenges and upset alliance cohesiveness, which is probably the most damaging side effect of its various activities."
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It's a good morning for fans of Peter Jackson and The Hobbit film series. Warner Bros. has always been sneaky good about marketing flicks based on J. R. R. Tolkien novels and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has proved to be no exception. The film has been available on Blu-ray and DVD since March, and while the sets boasted the theatrical edition of the film and some interesting extras, there was no mention at the time of an extended edition. On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced that The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition will be available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on November 5. Additionally, if you'd like to get your hands on the Extended Edition just a wee bit earlier, the set will be available for Digital Download starting on October 22.
Honestly, the length of the Extended Edition isn't as exciting as you would guess. The movie has only been physically lengthened by 13 minutes, which is enough for several scenes, but isn't all that much when compared to some of the extended sets for the Lord of the Rings movies. For instance, the regular widescreen edition of The Return of the King is only 200 minutes, while the Extended Edition is actually a whopping 250 minutes. The Hobbit is a much shorter novel to split into three movies, so it makes sense that there would be less extra footage; however, it also makes the Extended Edition less of a must-have.
Thus, the big bonuses with purchasing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition are the brand new cover art and the extras that will be a part of the set. Let's take a look at the cover art, first.
I'm not sure I love Bilbo's (Martin Freeman) wide-eyed look on the cover, but I do appreciate the intricate, almost leather-looking stuff at the edges of the Blu-ray 3D copy. It makes the movie look more expensive, and it will be, but only a little bit. The list price for Blu-ray 3D copies is $54.98, while for Blu-ray copies it is $35.99 and for DVD copies it is $34.99. Each copy will also offer slightly different cover art.
When we first reviewed the movie's initial home entertainment release, we heard comments from people who didn't want the "barebones" DVD release. The Extended Edition will boast over 9 hours of bonus features, which seems to be where buyers will get their money's worth, since the actual footage of the film is not all that much longer. Warner Bros. is currently listing only three exclusive extras with the set, but one will be a "chronological history of the filming of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." That lengthy extra is basically a giant making-of segment looking at all of the minutiae of putting together a film as large and epic as An Unexpected Journey turned out to be. You can check out the full list of extras, below, or pre-order any of the sets over at Amazon. It's also worth noting that the second film in the trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug, will open just a few weeks after The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition release, on December 13.


A WEALTHY Sheikh has created the Frankenstein of motors, taking parts from a number of vehicles to build this 10-wheeled beast.
Known as the "Dhabiyan", the giant truck was built using sections of a Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Dart and the rig of an Oshkosh M1075 military truck.
The ridiculous creation is the brainchild of Dubai Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, well known for sharing pictures of his outlandish car collection on social media.
According to his Instagram account, he purchased the former US military transporter before stripping it back and adding the Wrangler on top as the driver compartment.
Dubbed the "largest SUV in the world", it also uses the rear bumper of a Dodge Dart saloon and even headlights from Ford.
It stands an incredible 3.2metres tall, is 10.8metres long and 2.5metres wide – meaning parking would be a total nightmare.
The Dhabiyan weighs in at around 24 tonnes, largely thanks to its tough military frame.
And a vehicle that size needs an engine just as enormous.
It still boasts the original 15.2-litre six-cylinder diesel capable of 600bhp.
According to reports, the truck is currently being kept off-road in a history museum in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan's Instagram feed shows off other impressive motors in his collection.
Along with a host of supercars, off-roaders and classic models, he also has other hybrid creations and even a monster truck.


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You need to provide a chat section for your visitors to interact with one another. Your website will feel like more of a social network than a convenient place to find your products. A sense of community can be a powerful motivator to turn a one-time visitor into a habitual one; fostering a community for your customers while allowing users to make important business contacts.
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Cervical Spondylitis is a common, age-linked, degenerative condition that affects the cervical (neck) spine from (wear and tear) of the cervical vertebrae and the intervertebral disc. Many times, the edges of the vertebrae often develop bone overgrowths (spurs, osteophytes). Over time, the intervertebral discs get shrills, and their ability to absorb shock is lost, increasing the degeneration process. Meanwhile, the term spondylosis can refer to compression of nerves in the spinal column, causing severe and chronic pain in the back and extremities. It is worthwhile to note that the majority of individuals over 40 years of age demonstrate such significant radiological changes, however only a small percentage would develop symptoms suggestive of cervical spondylitis. The cervical spondylitis calls for treatment only if the patient is symptomatic.
Overuse or repeated trauma- Some occupations or hobbies involve repetitive movements or heavy lifting, such as construction work, gymnastics, professional dancers, IT professionals who work for long hours on computer. Injury such as car accident etc. can put extra pressure on the spine, resulting in early wear and tear.
Lifestyle habits - watching TV in abnormal positions or when lying down, continuous use of mobile phones, which puts lots of pressure on neck while looking down continuously.
Bone spurs are overgrowths of bone that exert pressure on the spinal cord and nerves resulting in pain.
Dehydrated spinal discs- causes your bones (spinal vertebrae) to rub together more, can led to further degeneration.
Herniated discs- press on the spinal cord and nerves, resulting in symptoms such as arm numbness and radiating pain.
Persistent neck pain, chronic or episodic, associated with long periods of remission.
Diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray of the cervical (neck) spine which may show development of spurs, MRI to judge extent of neural damage.
If the spinal cord or nerve roots are severely compressed, the damage can be permanent.
Soft cervical collar may be used to limit neck motion and allow the muscles in your neck to rest.
Ice, heat, and other modalities may bring in some relief to neck pain. Take doctors suggestion before using the same.
Medications. Few medications are taken if not resolved with physical therapy.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve both pain and swelling. Other pain medications can be considered if NSAIDs are contraindicated.
Muscle relaxants can be used to treat painful muscle spasms.
Steroid-based injection procedures like cervical epidural block, wherein steroid and anesthetic medicine is injected into the epidural space next to the covering of the spinal cord ("epidural" space) for herniated discs for short-term pain relief from steroid injections. Also, in another procedure, called radiofrequency ablation; the nerves are damaged that supply the joint with a "burning" technique.
Surgical Treatment Surgery is not commonly recommended for cervical spondylitis and neck pain unless very severe. Patients with progressive neurologic symptoms are more likely to be rcommended to have surgery. Surgery may be advised if the pain persists even after non-surgical treatment.
Homeopathic medicines have provided evidence in the treatment of cervical spondylitis and helps in avoiding surgery as well.It can majorly restrict use of painkillers.
Rhus Tox : is highly indicative homeopathic medicine for cervical spondylitis. The pain and excessive stiffness in the neck may get relieved from warm applications on the neck. Most of the complaint arises after injury to the neck, over straining or overuse.
Paris Quadrifolia : is an excellent medicine for cervical spondylitis with marked numbness in arms, hands or fingers. Pain in the neck that radiates down to the fingers. Sensation of a heavy weight around the neck and shoulders. Due to the numbness of the hands, everything the patient holds feel rough.
Conium : is prescribed for patients suffering from neck pain with vertigo. Dizziness when turning the head sideways or lying down on bed. There is feeling of tightness and pain in the temporal region or occipital area.
Kalmia Latifolia: is indicated when it presents with the following symptoms: Neuralgic pains moving downwards with numbness of the affected parts. Pains shift rapidly, shooting outward, along with the nerves. The pain is worse from stooping, leaning forward, motion, from becoming cold and lying on left side. In general, the patient feels better after being in the recumbent posture. Often the pains are accompanied with nausea. Weakness and numbness (as if paralyzed) of painful parts.
Calcarea Phos : is prescribed in patients who have developed spondylitis due to bone spurs. Bones which are thin, brittle, and degenerated. Tendency of bones to bend and curve. The spondylitis can be quite painful and also cause vertigo if a nerve gets pressed.
Causticum : is a deep acting constitutional medicine that affects multiple systems of the body. It is indicated when the patient presents with marked stiffness in the neck such that the patient can scarcely move. Paralytic weakness in the right arm, the patient can hardly raise the hand above his head. The pain is accompanied with numbness in the hands and trembling of the arms. It is one of the specific remedies for torticollis. Tendency to affect the right side of the body. Pain is better from warmth.
Hypericum :offers the best treatment when the cervical pain arises due to trauma. Along with cervical pain, there is numbness, tingling and a burning sensation in hands.
Bryonia Alba: Patient experiences pain and stiffness in the neck that worsen with motion. The pain is better while taking rest.


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California's Governor signs film and TV incentive law
California, home of Hollywood and the traditional hub of international film and television productions, will revive its dwindling industry with a new film and TV incentive bill signed today (18 Sept) by the state's Governor in Los Angeles.
Author: Alexandra Zeevalkink
The recently passed tax incentive bill will provide $330m per annum in tax credits over a period of five years, starting next July. The current allocation to film and TV productions looking to film in the state is $100m and works on a lottery basis; this will be replaced by a different system which will rate productions based on the amount of local jobs they are expected to create.
California signs new tax incentive for film and TV production
The bill is projected to breathe new life into the state's production scene which has suffered a lot over the years from runaway projects attracted to the higher tax incentives in states such as Louisiana, Georgia and New York.
Various officials from government, unions and guilds as well as a selection of entertainment industry professionals are expected to attend the signing ceremony.
To find out more about filming in the state, please take a look at our production guide.
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Top 5 Most Haunted Places In The World
By Travelila
Myrtles Plantation in the USA
This place is constructed upon an old Indian cemetery ground; you would be amazed to know that the place is so scary that it is listed as the most haunted place in America.
It is been said that there is an unhealed spirit of a slave who is said to be Indian and many people who have been in the place as well as local people confirmed that they have witnessed someone roaming around the building who is always in a green turban.
The Tolboth in the United Kingdom
It is said that this place was first introduced as a prison and later on this place was used to store small children who were said to be kidnapped for the purpose of slavery.
Many people have witnessed a mist-like appearance in the building and there are many sounds of chain etc but surprisingly the building is empty almost
Aradale Asylum in Ararat Victoria in Australia
It is said that the Asylum is there in place since 1867 and till then more than 13,000 people were found dead in the Asylum
The temperature there at the building is surprisingly cold as compared to outside and you would literally feel the sensation of someone mysteriously touching you and the unnecessary sound itself is enough to scare anyone.
Bhangarh Fort in India
The Indian government has declared the place as dangerous and entering the place after the sunset is not allowed anyway.
In case you manage to be there after 6 pm then your life cannot be guaranteed because many paranormal experts already lost their lives during the night investigation of the place.
Dow hills in Wet Bengal in India
The place is small but it is so terrifying that often people avoid this place. Local residents have witnessed spirits of small children who basically haunt the complete forest.
Often tourists visit the place but tend to avoid the forest and many paranormal experts have already confirmed that you may able to hear the sound of a crying person or as if someone is laughing out loud.


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Why Machine Learning Is a Critical Defense Against Malware
Jackie Castelli
Dr. Sven Krasser, CrowdStrike® chief scientist, has called machine learning (ML) the first line of defense against modern threats. That statement, which he made a couple of years ago, is even truer today. This truth is reflected in the CrowdStrike Services Cyber Intrusion Casebook, where CrowdStrike's incident responders report that commodity malware is often a precursor to a disruptive attack.
In addition, as reported in the 2019 Global Threat Report, during the past year, the CrowdStrike Intelligence team has observed an increase in malware-based attacks, and a corresponding drop in stealthier malware-free intrusions. On its face, this may seem like good news, however, the details reveal a troubling situation: 40 percent of incidents in 2018 were the result of malicious software that went undetected by traditional antivirus (AV). This means that organizations relying on legacy solutions are alarmingly vulnerable to malware-based threats.
Why Is Malware Getting Past Traditional AV?
Traditional AV relies heavily on signatures, or virus definition files, to identify and block malware. This means that to be prevented, a new malware variant must be discovered, then a signature for it must be created, and finally, that signature must be deployed to the endpoints. This process opens a time gap between the initial use of the malware and the availability of a signature to block it. That gap gives the attackers sufficient time to successfully initiate an attack or steal credentials they can use later.
Because today's attackers expect to find some type of AV protection on their target, they are constantly crafting new techniques to bypass anti-malware protection. A common and easy technique is to modify, or morph, known malware into a zero-day variant for which no matching signature exists. To achieve this, attackers use tools such as packers to evade detection by constantly changing or obfuscating the malware's true nature. In fact, this is so easy to do that according to av-test.org, a staggering 390,000 new pieces of malware appear every day, making it impossible for signature-based technologies to keep up.
ML Is a Better Defense Against Malware
This massive volume of new malware is why an effective anti-malware solution needs to be great at detecting known malware, but also capable of preventing unknown or zero-day malware. This is where ML can be most valuable and serve as an effective tool against both known and unknown malware.
ML works because it can understand and identify malicious intent based solely on the attributes of a file — without prior knowledge of it, without signatures and without needing to execute the file to observe its behavior. When well designed, ML can be an extremely effective weapon against malware. The CrowdStrike ML engine, for example, was able to block Shammon2, WannaCry and NotPetya out of the box, without any updates. The engine, which has been regularly submitted for independent public testing, achieved 99.5 percent detection rates.
Look for the Right ML to Protect Your Endpoints
This makes machine learning a minimum requirement for any effective endpoint solution. Therefore, products that rely on legacy signature-based techniques alone, whether they use their own AV engine or OEM someone else's, should be ruled out automatically, even if they claim to be "next-generation." Those products provide the same incomplete malware protection as traditional signature-based engines.
Where Is ML Located?
Another factor to watch for is the location of the ML engine. The need for ML is so strong that the majority of vendors now claim that they use machine learning. The key here is to find out where the engine resides. If ML is only in the cloud, the endpoint won't be protected when offline, opening another gap in protection. This is why a machine learning engine needs to reside on the endpoint itself to offer full protection.
How Is ML Trained?
Last but not least, not all machine learning models are created equal. A poorly trained model will produce incorrect predictions, generate a flurry of false positives, and as a result, undermine protection efficiency. Inquiring about false positives and running tests might be a good way to get a sense of an ML engine's efficiency.
ML Is an Indicator of Security Effectiveness
An organization's ability to protect against malware is a good indicator of the effectiveness of its entire security strategy. If its systems can be compromised by commodity malware, then what could a more sophisticated attacker do? Even though ML is essential, no one should rely on ML alone to protect endpoints. It is necessary to implement a comprehensive endpoint security solution that includes ML but also combines complementary technologies, such as exploit prevention and behavioral analysis. This will provide the ability to protect against all types of attacks — whether malware is used or not.
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Q: How do i approach ahead in this question
Let $a,b \in\Bbb N$, $a$ is not equal to $b$ and the quadratic equations $(a-1)x^2 -(a^2 + 2)x +a^2 +2a=0$ and $(b-1)x^2 -(b^2 + 2)x +b^2 +2b=0$ have a common root, then the value of $ab/5$ is

So what I did was,
I subtracted the two equations and got
$x=(a+b+2)/(a+b)$
I tried putting it in equation,it didn't work,then  i tried adding the equations and then put the value,still didn't work.
I cant seem to figure out how to approach this problem.Can anybody help out?

A: Let $q_a(x)=(a-1)x^2-(a^2+2)x+a^2+2a$. Any root $r$ of $q_a(x)$ and of $q_b(x)$ is also a root of$$(b-1)q_a(x)-(a-1)q_b(x)=\left(-a^2b+a^2+a b^2+2 a-b^2-2b\right)(x-1).$$Therefore, $r=1$ or$$-a^2b+a^2+a b^2+2 a-b^2-2b=0.\tag1$$But you can't have $r=1$, because\begin{align}1\text{ is a root of }q_a(x)&\iff q_a(1)=0\\&\iff3a-3=0\\&\iff a=1.\end{align}So, if $1$ was a root of both $q_a(x)$ and $q_b(x)$, you would have $a=b=1$, but you are assuming that $a\ne b$.
If, on the other hand, you have $(1)$, then $a=b$ or $a=\frac{b+2}{b-1}=1+\frac3{b-1}$. Since $a,b\in\Bbb N$, this can only occur in two case: when $b=2$ (in which case $a=4$) and when $b=4$ (in which case $a=2$). In both cases, you have $\frac{ab}5=\frac85$.

A: Hint: $\;t=a,b$ are the two roots of the quadratic $\,(t-1)x^2-(t^2+2)x+t^2+2t=0\,$ for the value of $\,x\,$ which is the common root.

A: If you like using Vieta's formulas, here is the possible solution based on these formulas:
Assuming $x$ as a coefficient, you can observe that, $a$ and $b$ are root of the quadratic respect to the variable $u:$
$$u^2(1-x)+u(x^2+2)-(x^2+2x)=0, ~ x≠1$$
Then, using the Vieta's formulas, we have
$$\begin{align}&ab=\frac{x^2+2x}{x-1}\\
\implies &x^2+x(2-ab)+ab=0 \\
\implies &x_1x_2=ab\end{align}$$
Then, we also have a quadratic respect to the variable $x:$
$$(a-1)x^2 -(a^2 + 2)x +a^2 +2a=0, ~ a≠1$$
Since $a≠0$, applying Vieta's formulas again,  we get
$$\begin{align}&\frac{a^2+2a}{a-1}=ab\\
\implies &b=\frac{a+2}{a-1}\\
\implies &b=1+\frac{3}{a-1}\\
\implies &a\in\left\{2,4\right\}\\
\implies &ab=8 \\
\implies &\frac{ab}{5}=\frac 85. \end{align}$$

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PT Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia Tbk is an Indonesia-based manufacturer of steel pipes and tubes as well as other related products. In the domestic steel pipe market, the company (which has the largest steel pipe production capacity in Indonesia) commands a 30 percent market share.
The company services a wide variety of industries, including construction, infrastructure, utility, oil & gas, furniture, and automotive. The company's export markets include Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, USA and Australia. However, it is mainly focused on supplying the domestic market.
The company's product portfolio comprises a wide variety of customized, standard carbon (Spindo) and stainless steel (Tetsura) pipes. Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia also provides related services which include galvanization, shearing, slitting, and quality control tests. It has six production facilities.
The company owns six production facilities encompassing 30 production lines. In 2013, it held an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange to secure funds to engage in an aggressive production expansion plan. In 2014, production capacity reached over 40,000 MT of steel pipes per month. The company aims to have doubled its production capacity by 2016-2017.
Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia has long experience in Indonesia's steel pipe industry, has the country's largest steel pipe production capacity, a wide variety of steel products, and certification that it complies with international and domestic quality standards. However, the company needs to import many raw materials making it vulnerable to currency volatility.


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They wear hand dyed mohair coats and can be dressed if you wish. Their eyes are black glass and can be lidded and lashed if you prefer. Footpads are felt.
When your bear is ready to travel, I'll send pictures for approval and, if you are happy, they can be posted out the same day.


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Relieving Anxiety & Stress
Overcoming Trauma
Overcoming Bullying
Unleashing Potential
Transforming Your Relationships
Growing in Confidence and Self-esteem
Developing Your Career
Rosie Stevens
I could talk about how Rosie is a Certified NLP Master Practitioner, an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Practitioner, a Certified Hypnotherapist, a Certified MBTI Practitioner (Myers Briggs (personality) Type Indicator), as well as having an MA in Management Learning and Leadership. However, the work that Rosie does goes above and beyond her impressive array of qualifications.
Having struggled with what I later came to recognise as anxiety and depression on and off for most of my life, a year ago I reached a pivotal point in my illness in which I realised something had to change. Having had a brief spell of therapy in my late teens and it acting as more of a band aid than anything else I was reluctant to seek out other kinds of therapies. I didn't want a form of therapy that involves sitting around and talking about the past which would inevitably drag up negative encounters that painted myself as a victim. What I wanted was change and with Rosie that's exactly what I got. Of course, when you find yourself in the grip of a mental illness it is essential to address the past in order to move forward but with Rosie it was never just about vocalising those experiences and feelings. It was about confronting them head on and changing the way I felt about not only those pivotal life events – that led me to have so many negative beliefs about myself – but also the person I was allowing myself to be. What I mean by that is I was allowing other people's perspectives and opinions of me to shape the way I felt about myself. Deep down we all know who our true selves are but at that moment in time I couldn't have been further away from her. What Rosie helped me to do was reclaim that person, the person who both she and myself truly believed deserved to be happy.
— Nina, Private Client
Rosie helped me to deal with some old hurts and traumas from a serious childhood illness, which led to feelings of abandonment, isolation and to bullying at school. Through combining the use of EFT and other therapy approaches, she helped me to recognise the impact this was still sometimes having on my beliefs, patterns of behaviour and reactions. An awful lot has shifted and I now feel calm, confident, happy, in charge of my life and much better able to deal with difficult personal situations
— Pauline, Private client.
Imagine being able to talk to someone about yourself and your life and feel they 'get' you – you feel properly understood and fully accepted, perhaps for the very first time. Then, imagine your self-confidence growing as you're guided towards a more optimistic future, rich with possibilities. This is what has happened to me and I shall be eternally grateful for the quality of Rosie's questions, insight, listening and experience. I know people she works with feel transformed by the experience and I recommend her wholeheartedly and without reservation
— Andy, Private client
Rosie has been amazing at helping me overcome difficult situations in my work and personal life and making relationships better, in a very positive and fun way. She instinctively uses her array of skills in combination to get to the heart of the issues I've needed to recognise and understand about myself and others in order to move forward and make my life healthier. These have included NLP, EFT, hypnotherapy and personality psychology
— Nicola, Private client
Rosie helped, with some EFT, NLP and MBTI (understanding of personality preferences) sessions, to break through a weight loss plateau. My job at the time was highly stressful, I was exercising 4 times a week and trying to watch my eating habits. Through the sessions with her, I was able to decide what was important, handle the work situations and stress and focus on what was best for myself
— Liz. Private Client
I went to Rosie for help following a major personal trauma and found her to be very intuitive and kind. Using an integrated approach with EFT, NLP and Reiki, Rosie's ability to focus on and work with me on the reasons I was unable to move on was amazing and meant that I could cope and understand why I felt this way. She really made a difference and I would definitely recommend her to anyone. Rosie was genuinely interested in what I had to say – just brilliant
— Helen, Private Client
Working with Rosie helped me to recognise that the bullying at work I was struggling to deal with was part of a repeating pattern of abusive relationships I have had in my life since childhood. When I am shouted at or belittled I experience the same feelings as I had as a child, wanting to run away and hide or becoming tearful.
— Jackie, Private Client
I struggled for many years with a difficult, close relationship and long-held resentment that in many ways got in the way in both in my private and work lives. Rosie helped me to understand myself and others better and to release all of the negativity I'd been holding onto. She's literally helped to change my whole life.
— Gerry
I found that Rosie was very actively leading from the front, guiding and coaching the management team, role modelling the organisational values, ensuring that teams and individuals were developed, and that learning was transferred into the organisation.
I am aware that Rosie's work had a strong, positive and enduring impact on her organisation and people. She was nominated for a CIPD award by Roffey Park. Throughout the time I have known her, Rosie has diligently pursued her continuing professional development, expanding her expertise in OD and various therapeutic fields.
Rosie is an excellent counsellor and a capable and humane mentor and coach.
— Linda, Director, author, colleague.
I had a big decision to make about work and my future lifestyle. Rosie had tremendous patience and brought a warmth and humour that made me feel a lot more positive about myself and the future. She always strives to get the right balance between being supportive and empathetic but knowing that you need to be helped to deal with the issues
— Sue, Private Client
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Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Nadex contracts are based on underlying asset classes including forex, stock index futures, commodity futures and economic events. Trading can be volatile and investors risk losing their investment on any given transaction.
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Das Angebot an Optionskontrakten einer Terminbörse ist normalerweise mit dem der Future-Kontrakte abgestimmt. Eine Option kann auch als ein individueller Vertrag zwischen dem Optionsnehmer und dem Optionsgeber (Stillhalter) abgeschlossen werden (OTC-Optionen). Da der Vertrag bilateral ausgehandelt wird, ist er im Prinzip frei gestaltbar.
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Slime Blocks can be dyed in any of the 16 different colors, just like Wool. Though Slime Blocks can stick with surrounding blocks, they don't stick with each other if they have different colors.
While Slime Blocks can stick with blocks when pushed to any directions, Magma Cream Blocks can only stick with blocks with pushed to 1 direction. It should be very useful when making conveyor belts to move blocks with the help of pistons.
Due to technical reason, you have to use these specially made pistons in order to have the effect of Slime Blocks and Magma Cream Blocks. Otherwise, they won't stick with blocks and won't bounce entities.
Ever think of a mobile piston that not just pushes blocks in front of it, but also follows behind the blocks? Now you have this little block! This is currently work in progress. I will add more special Pushers later.


An abbreviation of Separate Video and marked or referred to as Y/C. Carries and 480 or 576 interlaced signal separated into Luminance (Y) and Chrominance (C).
The luminance part of the signal is the image in greyscale (which is why we can sometimes see a black and white image with SCART to S-Video cables) while the chrominance signal carries the colour information.
S-Video will give a noticeably better image than composite but its quality does not match RGB, component or digital signals.


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CONGO CABARET – 100 Years Harlem Renaissance Tribute
BEFORE THE FIRE Available Now!
FIRST CHANCES, Second Thoughts
If you missed the New York Premiere of the film at the 2020 Festival, here's your chance to catch this free uplifting screening of FIRST CHANCES.
Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) and Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute invite you to FIRST CHANCES, Second Thoughts.
The film will be followed by a discussion with the award-winning director Alex Luchsinger, Dr. Jeff Gardere, Dr. Robert Fullilove, and Timothy Jackson, the subject of the film.
The conversation will be moderated by Chandler Phillips of the Sundance Institute. We will be closing with a short regenerative meditation led by Keri Ashkenazy, associate director of the Columbia Business School, holistic health coach and meditation instructor.
Watch the trailer and get your free ticket now
(All panelist bios below film description)
FIRST CHANCES
Director: Alex Luchsinger
Country: US, Running Time: 25 min
This is the story of Timothy Jackson, a man from Oceanside, CA who never had a first chance in life and ended up serving a long-term prison sentence after coming of age as a gang member. Jackson participated in an entrepreneurship program in prison, sparking change in his life and ultimately leading him on a path of success, love, and new meaning.
Alex Luchsinger
Alex Luchsinger is originally from Washington, D.C., but grew
up in Tampa, Florida. Luchsinger worked as a journalist for
CBS News in New York and covered the war in Helmand
province, Afghanistan. Now a professor at Elon University in
North Carolina, Luchsinger continues to work as a freelance
journalist and documentary filmmaker. His latest project is a
documentary-short for NBC News covering migrants trapped
in Mexico awaiting asylum hearings because of COVID-19 and
Trump Administration immigration policies. Luchsinger is a
former U.S. Marine and recipient of the Purple Heart. He holds
bachelor's and doctorate degrees from the University of South
Carolina and a master's degree from Columbia University.
Timothy Jackson
After surviving and thriving for nearly a decade in prison,
Timothy Jackson stepped back into his local community
prepared to win against all odds. Since being released February
23, 2017, Timothy has become the husband to his intelligent
and courageous wife, Kisha, and father to three strong beautiful
children. He has successfully discharged his California State
Parole and proactively reintegrated himself back into the
community he was born and raised in. Jackson has established
trusted community building relationships with the same law
enforcement agency that had previously arrested and jailed
him since he was 14 years-old. Jackson also launched his own
small business in February 2018 and has been profitable and
successful since August 2018. Since then, he has managed to
maintain enrollment in at least one semester a year in his local
community college in his hopes and desire to accomplish a
college level education in Sociology/Social Sciences.
Dr. Robert Fullilove
Robert E. Fullilove, EdD is the Associate Dean for Community
and Minority Affairs, Professor of Clinical Sociomedical
Sciences and the co-director of the Cities Research Group. Dr
Fullilove has authored numerous articles in the area of minority
health. From 1995 to 2001, he served on the Board of Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention at the Institute of Medicine
(IOM) at the National Academy of Sciences. Since 1996, he
has served on five IOM study committees that have produced
reports on a variety of topics including substance abuse and
addiction, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and damp indoor spaces
and health. In 2003 he was designated a National Associate of
the National Academies of Science. In 1998 he was appointed
to the Advisory Committee on HIV and STD Prevention
(ACHSP) at the Centers for Disease Control, and in July, 2000,
he became the committee's co-chair. Finally, between 2004-
2007, he served on the National Advisory Council for the
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
at the National Institutes of Health [NIH].
Since 2010, he has been teaching public health courses in six
New York State prisons that are part of the Bard College Prison
Initiative (BPI) and serves as the Senior Advisor to BPI's public
health program. Dr Fullilove serves on the editorial boards of the
journals Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and the Journal of Public
Health Policy. He has been awarded the Distinguished Teaching
Award at the Mailman School of Public Health three times (in
1995, 2001, and 2013), and in May, 2002, he was awarded an
honorary doctorate from Bank Street College of Education.
Dr. Jeff Gardere
Dr. Jeff Gardere is a board certified clinical psychologist and
an ordained interfaith minister. In addition to having a private
practice in Manhattan, he is an Associate Professor and
Course Director of Behavioral Medicine at Touro College of
Osteopathic Medicine in New York City.
Dr. Jeff Gardere, better known as "America's Psychologist", is
also a prolific author of four books and a contributing author of
a half-dozen books including the brand-new text, The Causes of
Autism.
In addition to being a respected academician, Dr. Jeff has been
a contributor to the FOX Network, the Today Show, MSNBC,
and CNN. Dr. Jeff was the host of VH1's Dad Camp, and was
recently the substitute news anchor on the nightly newscast,
Chasing News, on the FOX affiliates. Dr. Jeff was also the
psychologist on The Housewives of Atlanta and Potomac, as
well as Love and Hip Hop ATL and NY. He is the principle
psychologist for For My Man on TV one, and Celebrity
Damage Control and They Got Away With It on the Reelz
Channel. He is also the aftercare coordinator and psychologist
for the syndicated shows, Lauren Lake's Paternity Court, and
Couples Court with the Cutlers.
Dr. Jeff has also been a producer on the following documentary
films: You Are Not Alone; Black Gay Men and Depression;
Erasing Family; Parental Alienation and the Effects on
Children; When Harlem Saved a King; The Assassination
Attempt on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1958.
Dr. Gardere is a devoted family man, raising his six children
who range in age from 4 to 27 years old. Dr. Gardere's favorite
activities include attending religious services, exercising daily
and volunteering to help those in need.
Keri Ashkenazy
Following her service with the Peace Corps, Keri Ashkenazy
started her professional career in finance and spent 6 years
working first in the non-profit sector in developmental finance
and then as a renewable energy, project finance credit analyst
at a corporate bank in New York City. However, this sort of
work left Keri feeling chronically anxious and stressed out, so
she decided to delve into a new career path and use her deep
passion for health and wellness to help others.
Now as a meditation teacher (certified through MindSpace UK
and Journey Meditation) and holistic health coach (AADPcertified
through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition) at
Integrative Medical NY, Keri helps her clients learn tools, such
as mediation techniques and healthy eating/exercise protocols,
to reduce chronic stress and inflammation. She has a master's
degree in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia
University, where she also works full-time, developing faculty at
the Graduate Business School.
Moderator Chandler Phillips is an Engagement & Advocacy
Manager at Sundance Institute and a documentary
photographer. Raised with roots in the South and West
Indies, Chandler is deeply interested in stories of Blackness,
womanhood, and communities that have been historically
overlooked and misrepresented. She is a recipient of the John
Lewis Fellowship, Lewis Hine Fellowship and others as well
as a graduate of Duke University. Chandler is proudly Black,
grounded by faith, and forever seeking possibility.


If you're looking for hardwood flooring Gemini Floor Services is centrally located in Brooklyn and serves the 11226 Brooklyn neighborhood of Prospect Park South. Gemini Floor Services is a family owned local flooring contractor in the flooring industry over 30 years serving Brooklyn and NYC metro area since 2005.
Prospect Park South is another beautiful neighborhood bordering Prospect Park. Careful planning in the early 1900's made for an upscale neighborhood. The area features wide tree lined streets, underground utilities & large ornate single family detached homes with porches & big yards.
Like many neighborhoods around Prospect Park, Prospect Park South has quite expensive real estate. It is still somewhat more affordable than other more trendy neighboring areas like Park Slope. And it's right nearby Park Slope for all it has to offer.
Much of Prospect Park South is designated as a historic district. A variety of classic architecture can be seen with the many large old homes. The area is especially known for it's Victorian style homes. We've refinished wood floors over 100 years old in some of these homes.
Strict zoning laws over the years has maintained the neighborhoods charming appeal. Apartments buildings are much less prominent here than single family homes.
Though primarily residential, there are a few commercial streets namely Church & Caton Ave. You'll find a decent variety of reasonably priced ethnic food shops and other local businesses. Cortelyou Rd is the main shopping drag chock full of stores & only a block away from the neighborhood.
The crowning jewel of the neighborhood is the 526 acre Prospect Park . Conveniently located right across the street, the park features a lake, boathouse, walking paths, zoo, sports field & skating rink. Concerts, art shows & other events occur regularly. Knickerbocker Field Club is an additional facility within Prospect Park South featuring tennis courts & a clubhouse.
Along with the many neighborhood amenities of Prospect Park South there is also convenient subway access to Manhattan.


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Patricia Rawlings, baronessa Rawlings (ur. 27 stycznia 1939 w Londynie) – brytyjska polityk i działaczka społeczna, posłanka do Parlamentu Europejskiego III kadencji, par dożywotni.

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Z zawodu pielęgniarka, kształciła się w Westminster Hospital. Później ukończyła anglistykę w University College London oraz stosunki międzynarodowe w London School of Economics. Wieloletnia działaczka Brytyjskiego Czerwonego Krzyża i honorowa wiceprzewodnicząca tej instytucji.

Członkini Partii Konserwatywnej, w latach 1989–1994 z ramienia konserwatystów sprawowała mandat eurodeputowanej III kadencji. W 1994 otrzymała tytuł baronessy i jako par dożywotni zasiadła w Izbie Lordów. Od 1997 wchodziła w skład gabinetu cieni torysów, w latach 2010–2012 piastowała niższej rangi stanowisko rządowe. W latach 1998–2007 była przewodniczącą rady King's College London.

Przypisy

Brytyjscy posłowie do Parlamentu Europejskiego
Parowie dożywotni
Politycy Partii Konserwatywnej (Wielka Brytania)
Ludzie urodzeni w Londynie
Urodzeni w 1939

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This week is getting busy and on Thursday Wednesday 8 June at 16:30 BST there will be a Deus Ex: Mankind Divided event.
According to the press release that dropped in this afternoon, this will be an opportunity to take a first look "at all of our new projects" for the Deus Ex universe including 18 minutes of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gameplay footage.
Get a first glimpse at the city-hub of Prague in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, an expansive and dense location which will allow players to meet a variety of characters, take on side-quests and explore inside and outside areas.
To watch it all you need to head to their Twitch channel at the above time.


Bathe comfortably in the sun and spend some quality time with a loved one or close friend. These champagne coloured loungers are easy to move, as they sit on wheels. Simply move them into the sun or shade as you desire. This set has been constructed from handwoven rattan that is supported by a powder coated aluminium frame.


First of all, let me preface that I'm one of the biggest China bulls around. Its economy in real terms will overtake that of the US by the mid-2010's, if it hasn't already. It's already bigger in a range of industries, from traditional heavy industry (steel, coal) to consumption (car sales, e-commerce). Its manufacturing wages have caught up with Mexico's, which is a quintessential middle-income country. If the average Chinese is now about as prosperous as the average Mexican, then the PRC's total GDP – taking into account its vast population – is now well ahead of America's.
Nor is it a house build on sand, as many Sino pessimists would have you believe, but on solid, steel-reinforced concrete. Its economic growth is NOT dependent on cheap exports. And fantasies about its "exploited" cheap labor force, which will become increasingly uncompetitive as it develops, belie the fact that the average Chinese now scores higher in international standardized tests than the OECD rich country average. Given the centrality of human capital to economic growth, China's rise to the top tables of world power is all but assured.
It would be very worrying if China's ascent was accompanied by the bellicose rhetoric and militaristic posturing adopted by other rising Powers of the past, like the Kaiser's Germany. But "yellow peril"-type hysteria aside, this does not seem to be the case. China spends a mere 2% of its GDP on its military, i.e. about twice less in proportional terms than both Russia and the US. This is a most fortunate confluence of events, especially for Russia, as competing with China is unrealistic in the long-term – not when its economy is an order of magnitude bigger. On the other hand, deep engagement with China hold out a number of benefits.
First, China gets access to Russian energy resources, bypassing the vulnerable routes past the Strait of Malacca (either overland via Siberia, or across the top of the world via the thawing Northern Sea Route), while Russia gets access to Chinese capital and technologies – much of the latter purloined from the West, true, but so what? Second, both countries secure their frontiers, allowing them to focus on more troubling security threats: The Islamic south and possibly NATO in Russia's case, and disputes with Vietnam, Japan, and a USA that is "pivoting" to the Pacific in China's case. Third, resources can be pooled to invest in Central Asia and root out Islamist militants and the drug trade – an issue that will assume greater pertinence as the US withdraws from Afghanistan.
Frankly, the West is too late to the party. It had an excellent chance to draw Russia into the Western economic and security orbit in the 1990's, but instead it chose the road of alienation by pointedly welcoming in only the so-called "captive" nations of East-Central Europe. Putin's reward for his post-9/11 outreach to the US was a series of foreign-sponsored "colored revolutions" in his own backyard. While in rhetoric both he and Medvedev continue to affirm that Russia is a European country, in practice attitudes towards them have come to be based on practicalities, not lofty "values" that they don't even share. So it is only natural that with time Russia came to be more interested in pursuing a relation with the BRICS ("The Rest") in general, and China in particular.
The West's response hasn't been enthusiastic. The BRICS are written off as a bunch of corrupt posers with divergent geopolitical ambitions that will stymie their ability to act as a coherent bloc. Russia and China come in for special opprobrium. While there's a nugget of truth in this, it misses the main point: The BRICS might be poorer but by the same token they are growing faster and converging with the West, or at least China and Russia are; and while they don't see eye to eye on all things, they agree on some fundamentals like multi-polarity, a greater say for developing nations in the IMF and World Bank, and the primacy of state sovereignty.
And this is not so much an isolated incident, but a metaphor for the general state of West – Russia relations: While the former expects a certain degree of respect and even submission from the latter, it doesn't tend to make reciprocal gestures, and then acts like a jilted lover when Russia gives up and goes to someone else's bed. But that's the reality of a globalized world, in which the West isn't the be all and end all, and countries have choices. It is high time that the West mustered the humility to finally accept that it has been dumped.


Manipulating Memory for Fun and Profit (PDF) — It is a common belief that RAM loses its content as soon as the power is down. This is wrong, RAM is not immediately erased. It may take up to several minutes in a standard environment, even if the RAM is removed from the computer. And it may last much longer if you cool the DRAM chips. With a simple dusty spraying at -50°C, your RAM data can survive more that 10 minutes. If you cool the chips at -196°C with liquid nitrogen, data are held for several hours without any power.
Pirating Buildings (Spiegel) — putting the "property" back in Intellectual Property.


We offer something for everyone, young and old experienced or beginner. The time a gym session takes can be tailored to fit the busiest of modern lifestyles. Our instructors will design you a unique gym programme especially to meet your needs and start you on the way to a healthier lifestyle.
We offer monthly memberships with Freedom Leisure which can be catered to your needs, please see below for detail and call the centre on 01938 810634 to enquire, or speak to a member of staff on your next visit.
All memberships include a £20 joining fee.
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Q: Can't fix MSCONFIG Processor setting after changing number of processors to 8 I'm using Windows 10 Pro.
I was looking for ways to increase performance and I came across some postings on MSCONFIG.  I navigated to the option Boot/Advanced Options/Number of Processors.  When I checked it, I saw that I could change the number from 1 to 8.  I did so and rebooted.  Now, when I boot I get in an endless loop of Windows Automatic Repair telling me that I have a configuration error and "Attempting Repairs".  I'd like to change the Processors back from 8 to 1.
When I choose Advanced Options \ Troubleshoot \ Advanced Options I receive a menu of choices.

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*Menu Options

*When I select "System Restore \Restore Point" for a few selections I get the message "System Restore did not complete successfully.  An unspecified error occurred during System Restore. (0x800070003)"

*When I select "Go back to the previous version" I receive the message "We ran into a problem and won't be able to take you back to the previous version of Windows."

*When I select "System Image Recovery" I receive the message "Windows cannot find a system image on this computer."

*When I select "Start Repair" I get an error with that as well.

I've also taken the following steps already.

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*Other Steps:

*Windows with Command Prompt (It Boots from drive  X", and the
original drive "C" is now "E")

*net user administrator /active:yes

*CD E:\Windows\System32\config MSCONFIG  (I Receive the error: "You do
not have sufficient privileges to run System Configuration.  Please
run this utility as a user in the Administrators group."

*CD
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*Regedit

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How can I change the number of processor settings when I'm in Windows Automatic Repair?

A: I kept looking and found a solution.  When in Windows Automatic Repair, I open the Command Prompt and type the following two commands:

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*bcdedit/deletevalue {default} numproc

*bcdedit/deletevalue {default} truncatememory

Don't substitute anything for "{default}". That's how it's meant to be entered.
I rebooted and it fixed my problem.
I found this solution in the link: https://blog.pcrisk.com/windows/12554-how-to-fix-badsystemconfiginfo-error

A: I went to MSCONFIG and chose the normal boot up option
That fixed mine when I restarted it

A: User3138025's answer worked for me after failing for hours with bootrec /fixmbr access denied, and other things also not working. I changed a bunch of msconfig settings including the number of cores (because it wasn't showing the right number in task manager), then couldn't get into windows. Solution: Had to CD command into c:windows/system32, then ran the above commands, fixed the stop errors. Now I'm back I'm trying to fix the wrong core issue shown in task manager. Thanks.


One of the enduring questions about Cuba's shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft in 1996 is where the planes actually were when they were brought down?
PASADENA, Calif. (CN) – There is no reason for the U.S. government to shield the existence of satellite images showing the Cuban government shoot down airplanes, a group told the 9th Circuit.
In 2010, the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law filed a federal complaint under the Freedom of Information Act against NASA and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).


Former All Black Mike Burgoyne has passed away suddenly while in Fiji.
Kaitaia car dealer Archibald Cars posted on its Facebook page yesterday the death of their former employee, who worked for the dealership for more than 10 years.
Owner Brian Archibald said Burgoyne was a great asset to the business.
"He turned to car sales 14 years ago and worked with us for 11 and a half years. He was very much a perfectionist and was very neat and tidy in how he went about his work," he said.
"He won the Mitsubishi Motors mystery shopping quiz three years in a row, best sales person on the road"
"Our sympathies go to the family."
At this point in time, no funeral plans have been made as the family works to get his body back to New Zealand.
Rosemary Archibald said he was selfless in his approach to car sales.
"He was incredibly passionate about Mitsubishi. He put the customers first and put their interests ahead of anything else," she said.
Ngāti Kahu Te Iwi Chief Executive Ānahera Herbert-Graves posted a message of condolence to Facebook.
"We are in utter shock to hear of the untimely passing in Fiji of a beloved son of Te Hiku o Te Ika and Ngāti Kahu," she said.


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Ahead of information from Royal Mail the Halstead Gazette reports that the designs of this set will be as a result of co-operation with the Essex fire service.
There will be six stamps produced depicting firefighters working at various types of incidents. These are: a chemical incident, a major blaze, the urban search and rescue team, a road traffic collision, a water rescue and a generic firefighters image.
A spokesman for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: "It is wonderful to be able to showcase some of the excellent work our firefighters do, and for them to get national recognition."


Regal Raptor, a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer has unveiled three models that will go on sale in the Indian Market.
Regal Raptor and Fabulous and Beyond Motors, a subsidiary of Fabulous and Beyond Enterprises had earlier entered into an agreement to manufacture and distribute motorcycles in nine countries from the Asian sector that includes developed and emerging markets. Regal Raptor has a fairly good history of motorcycle making and traces back 25 years to China from where it all began. The manufacturing facility received a tremendous financial investment and FAB Motors had said that the Phase-1 of manufacturing operations will be set to produce almost 500 units a month. The three models launched in India are the Daytona 350, DD 350E Spyder and the Bobber 350. Keep in mind that these are not performance bikes and are primarily cruiser motorcycles meant for the thrills of long and easy rides.
This motorcycle comes off as a modern day cruiser equipped with all the right pieces. Spoked alloy wheels with dual disc brakes in the front and a single disc at the rear. Black matte finish/chrome finish all over the bike add to the cruiser appeal and a dual exhaust that runs all the way to the rear wheel and large foot pegs for added comfort during long rides certainly makes itself clear that it is made to serve its purpose. Tubeless tires run on either end of the bike. The entire bike sits on a metal frame and the maximum weight of the whole structure stands at 180kg. Ground clearance is fairly at 140mm. Fuel tank capacity is at 15 litres. The bike has no ABS.
An American Chopper. Anything too less or too much said about this bike would not suit the definition for this one and from the styling alone, one can clearly comprehend how much of the American chopper inspiration influenced this bike in its design. Again, cast alloy wheels and a xero drag handlebar and generous helpings of chrome all over the bike extends the attractive nature of this motorcycle. The bike is longer than the other bikes offered by Regal Raptor in India (2600mm). However, this chopper coupled with the attractive styling elements should make heads turn while out on the roads.
The Bobber could be termed as the iconic symbol of motorcycle customization in US history. The earliest Bobbers were mainly bikes that were owned by soldiers and after the war, they decided to shed some weight off the motorcycle. The result was a 'bobbed' or partially stripped version of a motorcycle. The Regal Raptor Bobber couldn't fare any better and the looks are stunning. Raised handle bar, spoked alloy wheels, twin discs at the front, a small fuel tank and a low single saddle with all of the engine components proudly displayed in the underbelly entirely finished in black matte seriously makes the Bobber 350 stand up to its name. As a Bobber, weight is something that needs to be carefully looked at and Regal Raptor has done a good job at making the bike lighter by 25kg.
All of the three models that go on sale share the same engine and it is a 320cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, twin-cylinder with Fuel Injection. Power rating is at 22.7 hp @ 8500 RPM and 22 Nm of Torque at 6500 RPM. Claimed top speed stands at 130 km/h and can do 0-60 in 3.5s. The engine will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
The three models that will go on sale at the Hyderabad showroom are CBU imports and so, pricing is evidently on the heavier side. At a time when the Indian cruiser segment is being ruled by Royal Enfields and Harley Davidsons alike, pricing of products from auto manufacturers from around the world in India is critical and one of the chief factors to influence sales figures. According to ex-showroom figures, the DD350E costs Rs 2.96 lacs, Bobber 350 at Rs 3.22 lacs and Daytona 350 at Rs 3.33 lacs.
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A large crowd gathered around the War Memorial on Kimpton Road, Luton, on Sunday, honouring Vauxhall's heroes who lost their lives fighting for freedom and peace in Europe. David Alexander, Vauxhall's Chaplain, took a memorable service on Sunday, 11th November, on a cold but bright autumn morning.
Employees and pensioners were encouraged to come forward and read the long list of names of courageous employees who went from building Vauxhall vehicles to fighting on the front line.
Alan Oliver, who had served in the Tank Regiment and was decorated with his medals, laid Vauxhall's Poppy Wreath.
During the Second World War, the Government commissioned Vauxhall to build a new, extra-strong tank. In just 89 days, Vauxhall engineers had a prototype tank running – considerably over-delivering on the standard development period of four years – and by the end of the war, Vauxhall had built 5,640 Churchill Tanks.
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Toshiba Memory Holdings Corp. is set to draw a total of ¥1.3 trillion ($11.7 billion) in loans from four Japanese banks, sources familiar with the situation said late on Wednesday.
With the additional funds, the former chip unit of Toshiba Corp. will step up preparations for an initial public offering after buying back preferred shares currently held by Apple Inc. and other business partners.
The chipmaker will get a total of ¥1 trillion from its major creditors, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Mizuho Bank, and ¥300 billion from the state-backed Development Bank of Japan, the sources said.
The company had sought to list on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange earlier, in September, but that is not likely to happen before November, according to the sources.
The government-backed INCJ fund was considering investing in Toshiba Memory as well, but has decided not to do so, the sources said.
Due to serious financial difficulties, Toshiba was forced to sell the chip unit last year to a consortium led by U.S. private equity fund Bain Capital for about ¥2 trillion.
Toshiba reinvested about ¥350 billion in the Bain-led consortium, which includes Apple, Dell Inc. and South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix Inc.
Bain holds 49.9 percent of the voting rights in the chip company, while Toshiba has 40.2 percent of the rights and optical glass maker Hoya Corp. has 9.9 percent. Hynix and Apple also own stakes without voting rights.
Toshiba Memory adopted a holding company structure in March.
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1840s England, an infamous fossil hunter and a young woman sent to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship, altering both of their lives forever. Ammonite (2020) is directed by Francis Lee and was released on Nov 13th, 2020.
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Ammonite is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 13, 2020. As of today, the movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. Ammonite was produced by See-Saw Films and was initially released on November 13, 2020.
When is Ammonite coming to DVD?
Ammonite DVD release date is set for February 19, 2021, with Blu-ray available the same day as the DVD release. DVD releases are typically released around 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
When will Ammonite be released digitally?
Ammonite digital release from Amazon Video and iTunes should be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases. The estimated VOD release date is February 2021.
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Director Francis Lee's drama movie Ammonite was released November 13th, 2020.
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