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AIGLX (Advanced Indirect GL X) is an extension to the X server that will allow for hardware excelrated rendering.

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The term "snurtle" refers to the exotic Roti Island snake-necked turtle that if found on Roti in eastern Indonesia.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/4739012.stm

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The World Currency Unit is an indexed unit of account that stands for a unit of stable global purchasing power. Proposed by Ho(2000), it was first intended to be the basis for denominating global bonds, a debt instrument that is issued globally and subscribable by people around the world. Since each unit by design represents a stable unit of purchasing power, the stipulated interest rate on WCU-denominated bonds represents a real interest rate. In principle, the common denomination of bonds by issuers from different parts of the world using the WCU will produce more efficient capital markets, as savers and borrowers around the world converge in their understanding of what each basis point of interest means.

Irving Fisher in his 1911 book The Purchasing Power of Money had advised that, to serve as a unit of account, a trusted medium of exchange, and a reliable store of value the purchasing power of money should be stable. Unfortunately, substances that exist by the bounty of nature, such as gold or silver, cannot have such property since their values fluctuate with changing supply and demand.

To be meaningful in terms of stable global purchasing power, a WCU will have to represent a basket of global output. By definition, according to the initial proposal by Ho(2000), the WCU represents the sum of the gross domestic products of key market economies in the world, namely the US, the Euro zone and UK, Japan, Canada, and Australia. Addition of these GDPs, each in a separate currency, is done by converting all GDPs into US dollar values in the base year.

The sum of these GDPs are then scaled down to equal $100 in the base year. The scaling factor then becomes part of the definition of the WCU, as it defines the size of the GDP basket. It is envisaged that every 5 or 10 years, the WCU can be rebased, with the new series using a new base year spliced to the old series using the old base year much like consumer price indices with different base years are spliced to form a continuous series.

The nominal value of this unit will rise with inflation in each economy. Moreover, the nominal value of this unit will rise if the base currency appreciates against the US dollar. Savers who purchase such bonds not only enjoy protection against inflation, but the benefit of diversification of exchange risks.

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2000 "Towards a New International Monetary Order: The World Currency Unit and the Global Indexed Bond", The World Economy, Vo. 23, No.7, pp. 939-950.

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The Student Ecumenical Partnership (STEP) is the national college/university student network of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Its mission is to united and moblize ecumenical college students called by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to oppose injustice and transform dialogue into action. STEP is affiliated with the Council for Ecumenical Student Christian Ministries and the World Student Christian Federation.

STEP was organized in the late 1980s and has been led by a group of volunteer undergraduate students. In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), STEP is a ministry of Higher Education and Leadership Ministries. In the UCC, STEP is a ministry of Local Church Ministries.

In 2005, the organization conducted a survey of college and high school students at the UCC's General Synod in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Christian Church's General Assembly in Portland, Oregon, as well as online. This poll showed students wanted to see STEP and the denominations take action regarding civil rights and education. STEP also began reviewing curriculum and study materials focused on civil rights to help small groups make better use of limited time and money when exploring these issues. Another project, Campus Chaos, aims to collect different methods for mobilizing students from campus ministries and chaplains across the country.

STEP's web site is www.stepnetwork.org.

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http://www.stepnetwork.org http://www.helmdisciples.org/helm/leadership.htm http://www.ucc.org/youngadults/step.htm

Helmccdoc 18:22, 22 February 2006 (UTC)Brad Lyons, Higher Education and Leadership Ministries

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H. Edward Hanway

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer CIGNA Corporation

H. Edward Hanway was named chairman and chief executive officer of CIGNA Corporation in 2000. Prior to that, he served the company as its president and chief operating officer. He served as president of CIGNA HealthCare from 1996 to 1999 and president of CIGNA International from 1989 to 1996.

Hanway joined Insurance Company of North America, a CIGNA predecessor company, in 1978 as assistant controller in INA's Special Risk Division and rose through the ranks taking on management and finance roles of increasing responsibility through the merger of INA and Connecticut General, which formed CIGNA.

Hanway is past chairman of the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare—a coalition of some of America's leading health plans dedicated to administrative simplification and improving the quality of care.

Through the years, Hanway has been active in issues associated with children's health, education and international trade. A strong and outspoken advocate of free trade, he worked closely with the United States Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative in formulating the financial services provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the U.S.-Japan Framework Agreement on Insurance.

He serves on the boards of trustees of Loyola College of Baltimore and the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships, as well as the board of advisors of the March of Dimes Foundation. Hanway also serves on the board of directors of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and is a member of The Business Roundtable.

Hanway is a graduate of Loyola College of Baltimore (B.A., 1974) and Widener University (M.B.A., 1984). He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Pennsylvania and American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants.

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Massaponax High School opened in 1998 and it was the seventh high school in Spotsylvania County and has made strides in education and innovations. The estimated capacity of students(as of 2001) was close to 1600 students.

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Spotsylvania County Schools

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Massaponax High School Massaponax High School opened in 1998 and it was the seventh high school in Spotsylvania County and has made strides in education and innovations. The estimated capacity of students(as of 2001) was close to 1600 students.

Mascot

The mascot of MHS is a black panther, it was originally going to be called "Massaponax Mustangs" but the idea was scrapped and finally became known as the Panthers. The school colors are black and teal but sometimes silver is also used. The use of Panther Pride has become an art at MHS, as coined by the phrase "You Just Can't Hide That Panther Pride" since everyone is naturally good-hearted and most everyone shows school spirit(sometimes without meaning to).

Personnel

Principal:Joseph Rodkey Assistant Principals: Russell Davis Angela Cody-Point Troy Wright Administrative Intern: Mr. Watts

Classes

Class of 1998 Smallest graduating class of the school's history. Class of 1999 Class of 2000 Class Of 2001 The graduation of the very first freshman class that came in 1998, it was the last of the "original Panthers" Class Of 2002 The final graduation of the students that came in the school's second year, included Eric Ludden, Jr. oldest son of coach Eric Ludden,Sr., also Vanessa Shipe older sister of Veronica Shipe or many of the older brothers and sisters. Also the would-be graduation of Amanda Liepeldt

Tragedy

In 2002, a Massaponax student named Amanda Liepeldt died in a car accident in the fall of 2002, Amanda's parents received a diploma and she has a plaque in her honor at Massaponax High School. Amanda was described as "a butterfly breaking from her cacoon" and she was sorrowly missed by many students. Total:325 Class of 2003 Class Of 2004 The incredibly talented class that had Jessica Jeanty as saludictorian. This was one of the strongest senior classes and took over a million dollars in scholarship and awards money. All were outstanding in some way and were remembered. Also the most twins for any graduation. Legacy:Park benches and the senior lunchroom Total:389 Class of 2005 The class that had Casey Methany as valedictorian and Riaz Gillani as saludatorian. Riaz Gillani went on to attend a prestigious ivy-league institution, Brown University. It was one of the smallest classes graduating since only 312 graduated due to drop-outs and moving of districts. The class featured many talented individuals of the arts and athletics and also graduated many students entering top tier universities. Legacy:The Massaponax Fight Song on the wall of the auditorium. Class of 2006 This is the class that came to Massaponax in 2002, this is mostly the brothers and sisters of the classes before them.They are expected to graduate this year with hopefully, Chelsea Gutshall as valedictorian.

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Spotsylvania County Schools

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A legislator's responsibility to represent all of society's interests

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We the People: A Concise Introduction to American Politics (5th Edition)

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One who collects stamps.

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www.dictionary.com

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