Tagging is an important way for users to succinctly describe the content they upload to the Internet. However, most tag-suggestion systems recommend words that are highly correlated with the existing tag set, and thus add little information to a user’s contribution. This paper describes a means to determine the ambiguity of a set of (user-contributed) tags and suggests new tags that disambiguate the original tags. We introduce a probabilistic framework that allows us to find two tags that appear in different contexts but are both likely to co-occur with the original tag set. If such tags can be found, the current description is considered “ambiguous” and the two tags are recommended to the user for further clarification. In contrast to previous work, we only query the user when information is most needed and good suggestions are available. We verify the efficacy of our approach using geographical, temporal and semantic metadata, and a user study. We built our system using statistics from a large (100M) database of images and their tags.
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This Quick Tips™ is intended to give you a brief overview of your vehicle’s main features. It does not contain all the information you will need to operate your vehicle safely and is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.

The Owner’s Manual contains detailed information about all your vehicle’s features and important warnings about vehicle and occupant safety. Please read it thoroughly. Throughout this Quick Tips™, WARNINGS, which concern your safety, are highlighted like this. Please read them carefully and heed what they have to say. Remember that your Owner’s Manual contains more detailed information and additional important information about safety.
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Our wOrld is destrOyed. fire rained frOm the sky. the land burned… the earth shOOk… the Oceans raged… the devastatiOn was tOtal. dust cOvered the earth, blOtting Out all traces Of the sun. anything cOuld survive. there is hOpe… it seems impOssible that NEED HELP PLAYING A GAME? Recorded tips for many titles are available on Nintendo’s Power Line at (425) 885-7529. This may be a long-distance call, so please ask permission from whoever pays the phone bill. If the information you need is not on the Power Line, you may want to try using your favorite Internet search engine to find tips for the game you are playing.
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Installation Observer’s Location Orbital Elements Database Minor Planet Software a choice: Ephemeris b choice: Orbital Elements c choice: Height and Azimuth d choice: Orbit e choice: Objects in a selected Sky region f choice: Ephemeris of Groups u choice: Upgrade Orbital Elements Database x choice: Exit Acknowledgement Bibliography Minor Planet Software (MPS) is a set of computer programs, written by Sergio Foglia, S. Zani Observatory, to help minor planet observers in their researches. MPS runs under DOS and it works good also with Windows 95/98 operating systems.
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Touring Engine Type Engine Block/Cylinder Head Displacement (cc) Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) Redline (rpm) Valve Train Multi-Point Fuel Injection Drive-by-WireT Throttle System Variable Cylinder Management T (VCMR) Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) Active Noise CancellationT (ANC) CARB Emissions Rating Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer 100K + / – Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* Transmission V-6 Aluminum-Alloy…
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Volkswagen says that the new bodyshell has best-in-class torsional rigidity, with significantly enhanced safety qualities. The new Polo scored four stars in Euro NCAP crash tests. Everything about the body spells high quality; from the excellent paint and trim finish, to the solid feel of the doors and rear hatch when closing, and to the small panel gaps that are achieved through laser welding processes. The body, which is made from high-strength galvanized steel, carries a 12 year anti-corrosion perforation warranty. However, the Polo isn’t quite as ‘concentrated’ as it used to be. The new body, with its stylish looks, is longer, wider and taller. This has brought some welcome improvements to interior space, both for occupants and their luggage. Polo buyers can choose between three model types. There’s a base (price leader) Polo 3door, and there are S and SE variants in three and five door versions. Automatic or manual transmission is available on all models. Prices start at $19,800 for the base three-door, the S 3-door costs $20,800 and the SE 3-door is $22,500. Prices for the five-door models are $21,800 (the S) and $23,500 (the SE). Automatic transmission costs an extra $2,000. The base model comes with dual front airbags, five lap-sash seat belts and five head restraints, electro-hydraulic power steering, engine immobiliser, heated and power adjustable exterior mirrors, steering column adjustable for tilt and reach, a single CD audio system and a 60/40 split fold rear seat.
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Volkswagen Golf (2003 model) Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Sharan TYRE PRESSURES (COLD) regularly Check tyre pressure regularly The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm psi (bar) 195/65 R15 Front 195/65 R15 Rear 195/65 R15 Front (full load) 195/65 R15 Rear (full load) 205/60 R15 Front 205/60 R15 Rear 205/60 R15 Front (full load) 205/60 R15 Rear (full load) 215/55 R16 Front 215/55 R16 Rear 215/55 R16 Front (full load) 215/55 R16 Rear (full load) 38 35 39 44 34 30 36 39 34 30 36 39 (2.6) (2.4) (2.7) (3.0) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) People Carrier / 7 Seats CONTROLS 4/6 11 7/8 2 9 Heating & Ventilation Hazard Lights Starter Switch Headlights Sidelights Indicators Wipers Rear Screen Wipers Horn Bonnet Release (not shown) Heated Rear Screen Rear Fog Lamp Front Fog Lamp R BRIEF OPERATIONAL ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE Locking the doors? Anti-theft system? Key / remote control operated central locking. Depress the door locking knobs to lock the doors from the inside. Or press central locking switch on the driver’s door armrest. Some models are fitted with a remote anti-theft alarm. Passive arming of electronic engine immobiliser after removal of the key from the starter switch. Opening the boot/tailgate? Most models are centrally locked. Use the key or remote control to unlock / open. Adjusting the door mirrors? Opening the windows? Operating the sunroof? Manual internal adjustment operated via control levers on the front doors. Or electric internal adjustment operated via a control knob on the driver’s door. Electric front operated via control buttons on the driver’s door. Manually operated rear. Or all electric. Not fitted.
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Hyundai’s all new Sonata should be causing its opposition some sleepless nights. Consigning its predecessor’s quirky aesthetics to history, the newcomer’s larger, more attractive “euro” style is just the ticket to generate some showroom traffic. Mix typical Korean value for money with an impressive list of standard safety features, and you have a package set to tug at the purse strings of medium and family car buyers. DISLIKES Clutch action Front seats lack support VALUE FOR MONEY PRICING Kicking off the four cylinder range is our manual test car at $25,490. Add $2,000 for the auto version. Next is the Elite 2.4 (auto only) at $31,490. With high levels of standard equipment the only option for either car is metallic or mica paint at $225. Bear in mind the solid colours are limited to Ebony Black and Noble White. STANDARD FEATURES For the money you receive air-conditioning, power windows on all doors, cruise control, 6 speaker CD, MP3, cassette audio system, remote central locking, front foglights and leather trimmed steering wheel.
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