Sell Annuity Payments

Are you interested in selling your annuity or getting cash for an annuity payment?

We can assist in selling either all or part of your annuity proceeds.

Your Annuity, or Annuity Payments can be accelerated for an early payout.

We will pay you a Large Lump Sum of CASH NOW, rather than receiving smaller monthly payments for the remainder of the contract. You may use the money for education, investments, to buy a new home, settle an estate or for ANY reason you desire.

* Why would anyone want to sell his or her payments?
* Are you interested in selling your annuity or getting cash for an annuity payment?
* How much can I get for my future structured or annuity payments?

There are several reasons why an individual could want to cash in or sell their annuity.

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Why would anyone want to sell his or her structured annuity payments?

While annuities serve an important role and often meet the payees' needs as originally planned, they are inflexible and incapable of resolving unplanned, immediate financial needs.

Over thirty state governments have determined that individuals should have access to this important resource and now allow for transfers of the annuitant's rights to receive payments when it is determined to be in their best interest. Individuals in all fifty states now have access to their annuity payments when financial needs arise.

We can help you get immediate cash for your annuity. Our programs can help convert your long-term income from an annuity into cash that you can use today.

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Sell Future Payment

If you're the recipient of a future payment plan, chances are that you feel somewhat financially secure. However, if for whatever reason, you've run into a financial crisis, it can prove difficult to tap into future earnings without the assistance of an intermediary. The good news is that you can turn to Settlement Purchasers, a renowned, safe, and reliable company, which has helped people like yourself sell annuity payments since 1988.

Unlike other payment buyers, which charge unfair rates and don't give their customers enough information, we are on your side. Not only do we maintain necessary customer protections--we are insured and licensed and we have a thorough understanding of law and court rules. We provide customized buying options. We can purchase all or some of your future payments.

There are a number of reasons to sell your future payments now. For instance, if you want to purchase a new home or other type of real estate, but have less than top credit, you may not be able to tap into traditional credit sources, like banks or credit unions. By selling some of your future payments to us, you can get an infusion of cash to pay for a down payment.

This process benefits you financially over the long-term. When you pay more upfront for your house, you can qualify for lower overall interest rates. These lowered rates will save you thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage. Call or e-mail a representative for more information on how to get moving with selling your future payments.

New Digital Cameras Review

Thursday, 9 April 2009

Olympus releases firmware update for E-3 DSLR

Olympus has released a firmware update for its top-of-the-range digital SLR, the E-3. The update notes specify that Version 1.4 improves the autofocus performance of the camera. As usual, users can download and install the latest firmware using Olympus Master or Studio software. (08:35 GMT)

Wednesday, 8 April 2009

Nik Software announces Silver Efex Pro for Lightroom

Nik Software has announced the availability of the Silver Efex Pro, its advanced Black and White conversion plug-in for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Silver Efex Pro is the third of Nik's plug-ins that it has developed for Photoshop Lightroom. The plug-in is compatible with Lightroom v2.3 and higher and is available for immediate download for a suggested retail price of $199.95 or free to existing users. (17:05 GMT)

Monday, 6 April 2009

Just posted! Tokina 12-24mm lens review

Just posted! Our new lens review featuring the Tokina AT-X PRO SD 12-24mm F4 ED (IF). Continuing our series examining ultra-wideangle zooms, we take a look at Tokina's five year old offering in this popular category. Can it still compete with newer designs, or does its relatively narrow angle of view compared to 10mm zooms rule it out of serious contention? (12:00 GMT)

Friday, 3 April 2009

Phase One releases Capture One 4.7

Phase One has announced an updated version of its Capture One 4, PRO and DB RAW workflow software. Version 4.7 introduces a new Enhanced Image Package (.EIP) file format that combines Capture One changes with lens calibration data and the original RAW data in a single file. Furthermore, JPEG and TIFF files can now be edited directly in Capture One. It also supports tethered shooting with Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon D3x DSLRs. (08:15 GMT)

Thursday, 2 April 2009

Olympus posts firmware update for E-30 DSLR

Olympus has released a firmware update for the E-30 digital SLR. Version 1.1 rectifies minor issues with image playback and quietens operation of the Image Stabilizer when used with Imager AF and Hybrid AF modes of the camera. The latest firmware can be installed via Olympus Master or Studio software. (13:50 GMT)

Wednesday, 1 April 2009

Play a part: community-generated challenges are here

The latest phase of our Challenges system is underway - community-generated challenges. Following a successful roll-out, bug-fixing and lesson-learning phase, we're starting to open the Challenges system up so that you can create new series of challenges to test your peers' visions and creativity. The first community-generated challenges begin accepting entries from tomorrow and there's a page for you to volunteer as a series host. (10:30 GMT)

Tuesday, 31 March 2009

Olympus launches E-450 compact DSLR

Olympus has announced the E-450, an upgraded version of the E-420 compact DSLR. The new E-450 is essentially identical to the E-420 apart from the addition of 3 Art Filters, a new processor and an improved LCD display. Priced at £450 for the standard lens kit, it will start shipping from May 2009. (08:00 GMT)

Friday, 27 March 2009

Zeiss to make 18mm F3.5 for Canon

Carl Zeiss has said it will produce a Canon-mount version of its 18mm F3.5 lens. The Distagon T* 3.5/18 super-wide angle lens has previously only been available in the ZF and ZK mounts for Nikon and Pentax cameras, respectively. A Canon-mount version of the lens is being shown at the Photo Imaging Expo 2009 show in Tokyo and will be available 'towards the end of the year,' the company said. (17:00 GMT)

Digital Cameras Review

Friday, 17 April 2009

Panasonic releases Lumix DMC-FS12, FS62 & FS42

Panasonic has announced the addition of three new compact cameras to its Lumix FS series. The 12MP FS12 with 4x (31-124mm equiv.) optical zoom and a 2.7" LCD incorporates Intelligent Auto mode, Optical Image Stabilization and Face Detection. The FS42 and image-stabilized FS62 are both packed with 10 megapixel sensors, 2.5" LCDs, 4x (33-132mm equiv.) zoom lenses and include features such as Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. We expect the FS62 to be widely available, the other two models through select retailers. (09:00 GMT)

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Nikon updates firmware for D40 and D40x DSLRs

Nikon has released a firmware update for its D40 and D40x DSLRs. Version 1.12 for the D40 and Version 1.01 for the D40x improve compatibility of both cameras with Nikon's new EN-EL9a batteries. With the updated firmware, the D40 should deliver approximately 510 shots in single-frame shooting mode using the EN-EL9a, according to CIPA standard tests, rather than 470 with the original EN-EL9 pack. (13:55 GMT)

Apple releases Aperture v2.1.3

Apple has released an updated version of its Aperture image processing software. Version 2.1.3 fixes minor issues related to the image library and improves the overall functioning of the software. The update also rectifies an error in thumbnail display of Nikon camera files when the camera is connected directly to the computer. (08:40 GMT)

Tuesday, 14 April 2009

Nikon D5000 preview sample images

We've posted samples images from the Nikon D5000 DSLR. We borrowed a production specification version of Nikon's latest digital camera and made the best of the London weather. Most of the shots have been taken using the Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR and at default settings. However, we've tried to use a range of the camera's ISO settings, two of its scene modes (including the new Silhouette mode) and even tried turning Active D-Lighting off for some of the low-light samples. We've added these samples to the end of our hands-on preview. (09:05 GMT)

Pentax posts firmware update for K20D DSLR

Pentax has released a firmware update for its K20D digital SLR. Version 1.03 improves operation of the Shake Reduction (SR) function of the camera. K20D users can download and install the latest firmware from the Pentax website. (09:05 GMT)

Nikon D5000 DSLR: Announced and Previewed

Nikon has unveiled the D5000 upper-entry-level DSLR and we've prepared a full preview of the camera and its features. Sitting between the D60 and D90, the D5000 appears to go head-to-head with Canon's EOS 500D, aiming at upgrading DSLR owners and experienced compact users. It combines many of the features of the D90 in a slightly smaller, simpler body and includes a 12.3 MP CMOS sensor, live view, 720p movies and a 2.7 inch, 180 degree Tilt/Swivel LCD. (04:00 GMT)

Nikon announces 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED lens

Nikon has announced the AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G ED, an ultra-wideangle zoom for DX format DSLRs. This mid-range optic offers a minimum focus distance of 0.24m through the entire zoom range, and includes a built-in AF-S motor that enables autofocus on entry-level Nikon bodies (including the D5000 also announced today). The optical formula consists of 14 elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical elements and 2 ED glass elements to combat aberrations. It will be available from May at a cost of €849. (04:00 GMT)

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HELP SOLVE YOUR IRS PROBLEM

Solving twenty-nine of Americas most Common IRS problems



Introductory Comments

Every year, millions of citizens face the Internal Revenue Service in some kind of adversarial exchange. And while many cases involve simple issues easily resolved, too many escalate into significant or even overwhelming financial nightmares. The latter occurs for one of two reasons: either the citizen did not understand how to approach the IRS' communication or, just as likely, the IRS made an error then failed to accurately instruct the citizen on the rights available to correct it. Read entire article.

* Part I - One Thing Every Citizen Must Know (problem 1)
* Part II - Return Filing Problems (problems 2-5)
* Part III - Penalties and Interest (problems 6-10)
* Part IV - Computer Notices (problems 11-13)
* Part V - Audit Problems (problems 14-20)
* Part VI - Enforced Tax Collection (problems 21-29)

Solution Packages

Part I - One Thing Every Citizen Must Know

Problem 1
Nobody in the IRS cares

Part II - Return Filing Problems

Problem 2
Fear of an audit
Problem 3
I cannot file my tax return on time
Problem 4
I cannot afford to pay all my taxes
Problem 5
I need more than a payment extension


Part III - Penalties and Interest

Problem 6
The IRS issued a computer notice claiming I owe penalties
Problem 7
The IRS added penalties to my previous bill
Problem 8
The IRS added penalties to a bill determined from a tax audit
Problem 9
The IRS assessed the trust fund recovery penalty
Problem 10
The IRS unfairly added interest to my tax bill


Part IV - Computer Notices

Problem 11
Erroneous notice received assessing additional taxes
Problem 12
The IRS mailed a computer notice claiming I underreported my income
Problem 13
Valid notice received demanding payment of taxes


Part V - Audit Problems

Problem 14
Missing receipts to prove deductions
Problem 15
The IRS claims I earned income I did not report
Problem 16
The IRS said my business was really a hobby -- Disallowed business expense deduction
Problem 17
The IRS's audit results are wrong but the auditor demands I sign the report and pay
Problem 18
I went through appeals but the IRS still says I owe
Problem 19
I did not realize I could appeal an audit decision or believed it was too expensive
Problem 20
I already paid taxes I do not owe because I did not understand my appeal rights


Part VI - Enforced Tax Collection

Problem 21
The IRS is threatening a wage or bank levy
Problem 22
I cannot afford an installment payment
Problem 23
The IRS has a wage or bank levy in effect
Problem 24
The IRS filed a tax lien causing credit problems
Problem 25
I cannot get the IRS to recognize my letters and it continues to push ahead for enforced collection
Problem 26
I have not filed tax returns for years
Problem 27
My husband left me with a tax debt that I do not owe and cannot afford to pay
Problem 28
My IRS debt just keeps growing
Problem 29
I cannot afford a tax professional to help with my tax problem


Solution Packages

Package 1
How to get Tax Amnesty
(helps solve problems: 1, 3-5, 7, 13, 21, 22, 26, 28)
Package 2
3 Best Sellers plus Forms Kit
(helps solve problems in Pkg. 1 plus: 2, 6-8, 10-15, 16-17, 23,24,25)
Package 3
Complete IRS Defense Library
(helps solve problems in Pkg. 1&2 plus: 9, 18-19, 20, 27, 29)
Package 4
One Hour of Personal Consultation
Package 5
Tax Solutions Network (Yearly membership)

Colocated Hosting - Buy Colocated Hosting Server

You have decided that a dedicated server offers the best features for your online presence. There is no need to share resources and you can set up the server as you please. There remains just one question: Are you going to rent or buy your server? Dedicated hosting means that you are renting a server from a web host. But you also have the option of buying your own server and having the host provide the facilities to house it and connect it to the Internet. This service is called colocated hosting.

The advantages of colocating a server include all the advantages of dedicated hosting – you have the resources of the entire server and bandwidth to do with as you please. The additional benefit over dedicated hosting is the lower cost. Because you own the server, your monthly fees don't include charges for hardware maintenance and upkeep. On the other hand, your initial outlay will be larger because you have to buy the server. If the server is good quality and remains in service for a reasonable length of time, however, your overall costs will be lower with colocation.

The cost of server colocation depends on the amount of space your server will occupy. Data centers house servers in racks that in turn are housed in cabinets. Cabinets are usually 40 rack units in height, with each rack unit equal to 1.75". The cases of server computers are measured in rack heights – 1U = 1.75". Typical sizes for servers are 1U, 2U and 4U, so the physical size of your server will determine how much the colocation host will charge per month. Bandwidth is another factor affecting price.

There are several options available when purchasing your server and getting it to the colocation data center. If you live in close proximity to the data center you could buy a server locally and set it up at your own premises. Once it is setup you can personally deliver it to the hosting data center. Another option is to buy the server from a mail order retailer and have them deliver it directly to the data center. This is a good option if you are not located near the data center. It saves you the cost of shipping the server and the retailer will be responsible if the server happens to be damaged in transit. The disadvantage is that you have to set up the server remotely through a web interface. The third option is to buy the server direct from the host. Not all hosts are in the business of selling servers, but those that do may offer financing and setup assistance.

Colocation or Dedicated Server?

Colocation of your server puts you in charge of the hardware, but that also means that you are responsible in the case of that hardware's failure. If you have signed up for dedicated hosting you are renting the server, so the host will replace hard drives or CPUs if they malfunction. The initial costs of colocation are much higher than dedicated hosting. You have to buy the server as well as insurance and software licences. All that is included in a dedicated hosting plan. Hardware upgrades are also more expensive with colocation because you have to buy the new equipment outright and pay to have it installed. Dedicated hosting plans usually allow you to upgrade either hardware or bandwidth at a reasonable cost.

The main advantage of colocation is the lower monthly costs when compared with dedicated hosting plans. Other advantages include greater control over network configuration and more flexibility. A colocation provider has to be chosen carefully. After all, they will host both your hardware and your data. Consider such details as security, network redundancy, protection from fire and earthquakes, and backup generators in the case of power outages.

2008 Ferrari 612

2008 Ferrari 612 Summary

The 2008 612 is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports car, available in two trims, the Scaglietti and the Scaglietti F1.

Upon introduction, the Scaglietti is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 540-horsepower engine that achieves 10-mpg in the city and 15-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Scaglietti F1 is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 540-horsepower engine that achieves 9-mpg in the city and 16-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2008 612 is a carryover from 2007.

Research the new 2008 Ferrari 612 on Yahoo! Autos. Check out pictures, prices, features and specs for the new 2008 Ferrari 612. See the list of 2008 Ferrari 612 trims. Read expert and user reviews about the 2008 Ferrari 612. Compare between 2008 Ferrari 612 trims to see which one fits you the best. You can also get a free dealer price quote for the new 2008 Ferrari 612 and find new 2008 Ferrari 612 dealer listings near you.

2008 Ferrari 430

2008 Ferrari 430 Summary

The 2008 430 is a 2-door, 2-passenger luxury sports car, available in one trim only, the Scuderia.

Upon introduction, the 430 is equipped with a standard 4.3-liter, V8, 503-horsepower engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2008 430 is all-new for 2008.

Research the new 2008 Ferrari 430 on Yahoo! Autos. Check out pictures, prices, features and specs for the new 2008 Ferrari 430. See the list of 2008 Ferrari 430 trims. Read expert and user reviews about the 2008 Ferrari 430. Compare between 2008 Ferrari 430 trims to see which one fits you the best. You can also get a free dealer price quote for the new 2008 Ferrari 430 and find new 2008 Ferrari 430 dealer listings near you.

Dell XPS Systems

Dell XPS Systems

Dell XPS 210 Desktop Computer. Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6400 (2MB L2 Cache,2.13GHz,1066 FSB). 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs, 500GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™. 19 inch E197FP Analog Flat Panel. 256MB ATI Radeon X1300 Pro. 8x DVD+/-RW Drive. Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio. Integrated Intel® PRO 10/100 Ethernet. Integrated 56K Data / Fax modem. Dell USB Multimedia Keyboard and Dell Optical USB Mouse.

Intel core i7

Intel Core i7 is a family of three Intel desktop x86-64 processors, the first processors released using the Intel Nehalem microarchitecture and the successor to the Intel Core 2 family. All three models are quad-core processors.^[1][2][3][4] The Core i7 identifier applies to the initial family of processors^[5][6] codenamed Bloomfield.^[7] Intel representatives state that the moniker Core i7 does not have any deeper meaning. The name continues the use of the successful Core brand.^[8] Core i7, first assembled in Costa Rica, ^[9] was officially launched on November 17, 2008 ^[10] and is manufactured in Arizona, New Mexico and Oregon though the Oregon plant is moving to the next generation 32nm process.

Features

The Nehalem architecture has many new features, some of which are present in the Core i7. The ones that represent significant changes from the Core 2 include:

• The new LGA 1366 socket is incompatible with earlier processors.
• On-die memory controller: the memory is directly connected to the processor.
  • Three channel memory: each channel can support one or two DDR3 DIMMs. Motherboards for Core i7 have four (3+1) or six DIMM slots instead of two or four, and DIMMs should be installed in sets of three, not two.
  • Support for DDR3 only.
  • No ECC support.
• The front side bus is replaced by QuickPath interface. Motherboards must use a chipset that supports QuickPath.
• The following caches:
  • 32 KB L1 instruction and 32 KB L1 data cache per core
  • 256 KB L2 cache (combined instruction and data) per core
  • 8 MB L3 (combined instruction and data) "inclusive", shared by all cores
• Single-die device: all four cores, the memory controller, and all cache are on a single die.
• "Turbo Boost" technology allows all active cores to intelligently clock themselves up in steps of 133 MHz over the design clock rate as long as the CPU's predetermined thermal and electrical requirements are still met.^[11]
• Re-implemented Hyper-threading. Each of the four cores can process up to two threads simultaneously, so the processor appears to the OS as eight CPUs. This feature was present in the older NetBurst architecture but was dropped in Core.
• Only one QuickPath interface: not intended for multi-processor motherboards.
• 45nm process technology.
• 731M transistors.
• Sophisticated power management can place an unused core in a zero-power mode.
• Support for SSE4.2 & SSE4.1 instruction sets.

Processor cores

• The clock rates listed here are as specified by Intel for normal mode. "Turbo boost" can increase the rate on active cores in steps of 133 MHz up to a predetermined limit for short periods when required.
• The 965 XE has separate unlocked multipliers for memory and cores.
  • Core clock above those in the table are not guaranteed by Intel.^[2] Rates above 5GHz have been reported.
  • Memory rates above those in the table are not guaranteed by Intel.^[2] Rates above DDR3-2000 have been reported.
• The processor has a Thermal Design Power of 130W and will slow itself down if this power is exceeded. This feature can be disabled from an option in most of the new motherboards' BIOS.^[12]
• Prices are per unit in lots of 1,000 in USD.

Core i7 Model[13]	Process	Cores (Threads)	Clock (GHz)	Base Clock	Core Multiplier (Core/Base Ratio)	Price	Cache	Memory controller[4][3][2]	QuickPath Interface	TDP [12]	Socket	Release date
920	45nm	4 (8)	2.66	133 MHz	20	$284	256 KB L2/core 8 MB shared L3	3xDDR3 800/1066 MHz	1x 4.8 GT/s	130W	LGA1366	2008-11-17
940			2.93		22	$562
965 Extreme Edition			3.20		24	$999			1x 6.4 GT/s

[edit] Performance

• The Inquirer managed to get a 965 engineering sample to a core clock speed of up 4GHz with fan cooling and Turbo Boost alone.^[14]
• IT OC Taiwan overclocked an engineering sample of the 965, to 4.20 GHz with a QPI speed of 200 MHz and a multiplier value of 21.0x. A vCore setting of 1.72V was used, which is far higher than the stock of 1.25V.^[15]
• A Core i7 940 system running at stock speeds has obtained a 3DMark Vantage benchmark CPU score of 17,966.^[16] A Core i7 920 system scored 16,294 running at stock speeds. An Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770, the most expensive member of the previous generation of Intel desktop processors, scored 13,182 also running at stock speeds.^[17]

• AnandTech tested the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (4.8 GT/s version) and found the copy bandwidth using triple-channel 1066 MHz DDR3 was 12.0 GB/s. A 3.0 GHz Core 2 Quad system using dual-channel 1066 MHz DDR3 achieved 6.9 GB/s.^[18]

Intel Core i7 processor family
Logo	Desktop
	Code-named	Core	Date released
	Bloomfield	quad (45nm)	Nov 2008
	Bloomfield XE	quad (45nm)	Nov 2008
List of Intel Core i7 microprocessors

[edit] Overclocking

The process of overclocking the Core i7 architecture is similar to that of the AMD architecture due to the on-die MCH. As of December 2008, the highest clockspeed attained with the Core i7 (965 XE) is 5.51 GHz.^[19] Over-clocking will be possible with the 900 series and a motherboard equipped with the X58 chipset. In early October 2008, reports surfaced that it will not be possible to use "performance" DDR3 DIMMs that require voltages higher than 1.65v, because the integrated memory controller within the Core i7 will be damaged.^[20] Some tests, however, have demonstrated that the voltage limit does not apply, like on a MSI board, and manufacturers can choose to bond CPU voltage to memory or not. By the end of that month, performance memory vendors had announced 1.65v DDR3 memory kits with clock rates up to 2GHz.

The Core i7 has three memory channels, and the channel bandwidth can be selected by setting the memory multiplier. However, in early benchmarks, when the clock rate is set higher than a threshold (1333 for the 965XE) the processor will only access two memory channels simultaneously. A 965XE has higher memory throughput with 3xDDR3-1333 than with 3xDDR3-1600, and 2xDDR3-1600 has almost identical throughput to 3xDDR3-1600.^[14]

[edit] Drawbacks

The Core i7 does not support error-correcting memory.^[2][3][4] Some high-end motherboards that support the Core i7 advertise support for ECC memory, for example Supermicro's C7X58 and X8SAX (for example, see Supermicro's X8SAX page), however, in the same motherboard manuals, it is made clear that ECC is only supported if the CPU has the feature enabled.

Some early articles suggested that i7's design is not ideal for gaming performance. In a test done on leaked hardware, a Core i7 940 compared to a QX9770 shows the Core i7 is slower than Yorkfield clock for clock in 2 while being faster in the other two. The difference in all cases is small, and is due to the significantly smaller sized L2 cache on the processor cores, with each core able to access its own 256 kB of L2 cache. In contrast, the most recent Yorkfields have up to 12 MB of L2 cache. To help compensate, the Core i7 also has a new L3 cache of 8 MB, shared among all four cores, similar to AMD's "Barcelona" processors.^[21] However, more recent testing done on all clock rates of official hardware with final drivers and BIOS revisions show that Core i7 at the very least beats Yorkfield clock-for-clock, and in most cases exceeds it by an average of about 17%.^[22] But when it comes to high-end multi-GPU environments (Nvidia 3-way SLI and ATI Crossfire X), the i7 is revealed to be a lot faster than Yorkfield (QX9770) in clock-for-clock.^[23] In the single-threaded Super PI 1M test, a Core i7 920 running at 2.66 GHz finished the test in 11.54 seconds, while a QX9770 (3.2 GHz) did the test in 14.42 seconds^[24], so the Core i7 executed 50% more instructions per clock cycle on this test.