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Our taxes will not be late this year, I promise.
Fingers crossed.
Typically US taxes must be filed by April 15th, the day we almost always actually file our taxes since we're procrastinators in a huge way. This year, our official deadline for filing our federal taxes was automatically extended to June 15th, an additional grace period allowed for Americans residing out of country. We also have to file Oregon State taxes, and even though we expect a small refund and aren't sure if we need more time after June 15th for our state taxes, we know we need more time to file our federal taxes.
The reason? For those who don't know, American is one of only two countries in the world – the other being Eritrea – that double taxes its citizens on income earned while living abroad.
So much for "no taxation without representation."
I earned wages in the US for the first 6 months of 2014 and Travis earned wages in Switzerland for the second 6 months. If we simply needed to file for my US wages, we could easily meet the deadline. But of course, it's not that simple.
From what I read about our taxes this year, we can potentially receive a tax break and not be essentially double taxed if:
- We can prove we paid taxes in our resident country, Switzerland, which we have, and
- We can meet the "physical presence test," meaning that we've been physically present in Switzerland for at least 330 out of the last 365 days. We think this means we need more time to file because we've only been in Switzerland since July 6th, 2014 and we need to wait a full 12 months before we file. Oh, and since we weren't physically here the entire 24 hours of July 6th, technically our clock didn't start ticking until July 7th.
Gee golly, Uncle Sam. You think of everything.
Still hopeful we could file our own taxes, I enjoyed a little light reading about international moving expenses, what forms are required to itemize deductions, and what we're allowed to take as deductions; about our home we own in Oregon that counts as unearned income because we have renters, though we also pay a property management company, can deduct repairs and maintenance (more itemizing), and supposedly can "depreciate" the value of the house (???); and about how state taxes differ in treatment of foreign income. Somewhere in the midst of these volumes of painfully convoluted technical jargon, I heaved a huge sigh, uttered several choice expletives, and took the dog for a walk to calm down. When I came back, I realized we were going to have to hire someone for our taxes. My sanity simply would not survive filing our own taxes this year.
Somewhere in the midst of these volumes of painfully convoluted technical jargon, I heaved a huge sigh, uttered several choice expletives, and took the dog for a walk to calm down. When I came back, I realized we were going to have to hire someone for our taxes. My sanity simply would not survive filing our own taxes this year.Death, taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them. ~Margaret Mitchell, Gone With The WindClick To Tweet
Those in the US probably also aren't aware of the recent complications for Americans filing abroad, particularly for expats here in Switzerland where there has been such a swarm of political tension and legal actions surrounding Swiss banking practices in recent years. Switzerland is famous for its banking industry and client confidentiality, whereas the IRS is famous for rooting around in the darkest, most private corners of our lives to make sure we pay taxes regardless of where we live. And rightfully so – just not double taxation.
In 2008 after one of Switzerland's largest banks was found guilty of knowingly helping rich Americans hide billions in offshore accounts to avoid paying taxes, the IRS responded forcefully. Our two countries have since signed a series of agreements that require greater transparency in banking, but the resulting backlash for expats is that it can be almost impossible for an American to open a Swiss bank account (as we found when we arrived) and we now have additional tax hurdles.
One of them is that we now have to file the FBAR, or Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. Any US "person" (meaning citizen, resident, company, etc) that has over $10,000 in a foreign account at any time during the tax year has to file the FBAR. It's due by June 30th with no extensions allowed. The good news is that it's easy to file, even if the rest of your taxes are complicated enough to require a tax preparer.
As far as actually filing our taxes, it's in the works. A friend who's a lawyer forwarded information for a couple of good firms in Oregon, and I contacted one other firm after reading good reviews about it online. After these 3 separate companies came back with price quotes from $450 to $1800, you guessed it! We opted for the least expensive, which also so far has been a dream to work with. Once the tax season is over, I'll be sure to add a blog to recommend them if all goes well.
So yes, our taxes will not be late this year, buuuut only because for the first year ever, we've hired someone to do them for us. Our fear of running afoul of the American Internal Revenue Service, the infamous IRS, finally outweighed our need to save money (and pride) by doing them ourselves. Here's to hoping they'll get us a bigger refund!
Here's to hoping they'll get us a bigger refund!
- E-file your FBAR
- Helpful tax information for Americans filing abroad – US Taxes Abroad for Dummies
- Need to convert foreign income to USD? Use the approved US Dept of the Treasury site


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Yeast could be genetically modified to produce new flavours.
The experts claimed they could inset the DNA into brewers' batches, producing truly new and unique flavours.
The study, which was published in the American society for Microbiology, could be used to grow genetically-modified yeasts to produce new flavours.
A flavour compound called phenylethyl acetate is responsible for bringing out the rose or honey flavours in beer and wine.
The researchers used DNA analysis to study genes in a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, — commonly known as brewer's yeast.
The study found that alleles or 'versions' of two genes, TOR1 and FAS2, were responsible for the highest production of phenylethyl acetate.
"In some wines, you can smell the rose flavour above all the others," said Johan Thevelein, one of the microbioligists involved with the project at VIB, a life sciences institute in Flanders.
"But why certain yeast strains make more of this compound than other strains, there was no knowledge at all."
Yeast plays a critical role in shaping the flavour of beer and wine.
During the fermentation process, yeast adds flavours and carbonation. In wine, however, most of the flavour comes from the grapes themselves.
The metabolism of the yeast can alter those flavours, potentially creating never-before tasted notes.
screw Monsanto
would you like some carcinogen with your wine sir?
could this also happend to other fermented products , bread ?
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Nothing says Happy Holidays like pressuring people into spending more money*! And in this post, I shall discuss all the things I was loving this past month. It's all the rage in Blog/YouTube Land!
*There will be no pressure to buy any of this. In fact, some of it's free. Do as you please!
I'll start with the items that make me feel most adult, and those are my candles! There is something about burning candles that make me feel less like a failure and more like a champion. I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT. Rock on, Aroma Therapy.
The two shown are both from Target, Bourbon Blondie and Cozy Nights. Bourbon Blondie has a very sweet smell. A mix of vanilla, cookies, and I'm guessing Bourbon? Cozy Nights smells like a night by the campfire, and that comforts me because I don't have to go outside! I purchased both for $4 each and they were located in the candle section of Target. Both were "limited edition" so fingers crossed they are still there!
I also received this candle, Cranberry Marmalade, from my mother and it was made from a local shop, Candle Accents. In addition to being made in an adorable Mason jar, Cranberry Marmalade smells like Christmas and joy. You can order online, and I believe they ship nationwide. These candles are smokeless, have a clean burn, and last quite a while.
With the abundance of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc., watching television live seems like a rarity these days. However, there is one woman in television right now that has me ready to go, front and center when Thursday nights hit. Yes, I am talking about the incredible Shonda Rhimes.
- How To Get Away with Murder premiered this fall on ABC and took the world by storm. As if Shonda wasn't already the Queen of Primetime Drama, HTGAWM took it to the next level. The show, which is about a group of law students and their criminal defense professor who become involved with a "twisted murder plot," had me on the edge of my seat every week. With Viola Davis as the lead (who amazes me consistently), along with a newcomer ensemble cast that had impeccable chemistry, it was easy to tune in. My friends Alex, Rachel, and I even formed a TGIT group text where we discussed possible theories and freaked out over the crime drama.
This show is a must see if you're into murder mystery, drama, suspense, sex (lol) and more drama. Here is the trailer for it. Catch up now during the winter break on Hulu!
I was at the movie theater a lot last month! Which is surprising to me because seeing movies cost a lot now, and I don't like spending money. However, I got to see Dear White People, Big Hero 6, and Mockingjay!
- I had been so excited about Dear White People ever since I'd seen the trailer earlier this year. This satirical dramedy focuses on the race relations between students at an Ivy League university. Independent filmmaker Justin Simien brought an incredible new voice to film with a topic that is usually avoided or represented poorly. I highly recommend this film to anyone that wants to laugh, (yes we can actually laugh at things like this without it being offensive), think, and get out of their comfort zone when it comes to the topic of race.
- I was not expecting to see or love Big Hero 6, which is Disney and Pixar's latest animated film. The story of Hiro Hamada, a young boy who puts together a superhero team of awesomeness to take down a masked villain, will bring you laughter and tears. Go see it! Take a younger sibling or relative if you have to, just go see it.
- MOCKINGJAY Part 1, the third installment of the Hunger Games book series, premiered right before Thanksgiving and I am so glad I got to see this. I wasn't as excited for this film as I was the others, but it blew me away. I felt Jennifer Lawrence was at her best and I held my breath throughout the entire film. Though this is the last book in the series, the film has been split into two parts and I can't wait for next fall for the last installment!
Detaching from the internet is important to me because I can get sucked into this beautiful swamp-hole for hours on end. My favorite way to unplug is immersing myself into incredible books, and I read some good ones last month.
- Yes Please by Amy Poehler made me happy and whole again. Okay, I'm exaggerating just a little, but when I heard the Queen was coming out with a memoir of her own, I knew I was going to be curled up in my room for days. I have not finished this book because I just don't want it to be over. With stories from her time on SNL, building what is now the famous Upright Citizens Brigade theater, giving birth to her children, and so much more, Amy Poehler makes me a little less scared of my dreams. She makes me feel confident and it feels like I am listening to my best friend talk. If you're a fan of Tina Fey or Mindy Kaling's book, you will be a fan of Yes Please. And if you're not, you'll be a fan of Yes Please. Go read it!
- I am still upset with the ending of Gone Girl, but it just so happens to be one of the best books I've read. Gillian Flynn is an evil genius and I despise her. I'm joking, and I'm sure she is great. I'd never read a novel of this genre before, so I didn't know what to expect. Mystery, mental instability, crime, shitty marriage–all of it is just a huge mind fuck, so I definitely recommend!
- Get over it; I bought 1989 and it's incredible. I will be the first to admit that I was never the biggest Taylor Swift fan, but after listening to some of the songs from her new album against my will, I fell in love. Taylor has made her musical transition from country to pop effortlessly, and this is most likely always playing in the car while I'm driving. Some of my favorites are Blank Space, Style, and Bad Blood.
She will always have her own section. Beyoncé re-released her self-titled album last month, Beyoncé, that dropped last winter unexpectedly. With two new tracks, 7/11 and Ring Off, remixes of favorites like Drunk in Love, and videos from the Mrs. Carter Show are all featured on the release. If you haven't heard anything from Beyoncé's latest album, you can stream it on Spotify now! And then buy it to join the ranks of the Beyhive. Oh, and let's not forget the fun music video she filmed for 7/11 with simply a selfie-stick, her iPhone, and a bunch of drunk friends.
There's an app for everything these days! Except a snack-delivery service! (My friend Maëlle proposed that the other day and it's genius.) Anyhow, I've found something that's even more genius than that!
- Overdrive is a mobile application that connects to your local library and allows you to rent ebooks and audio books for free! It works as long as you have a library card and the closest library to you participates. All you do is sign up for a free Overdrive account, download to your iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, or Windows device, and start reading! You can rent books for up to two weeks and put items on hold. I am obsessed with this app! Sometimes the library doesn't carry what I'm looking for, and the e-version is most likely available on Overdrive. Check this out and feed your obsession.
That about sums it up for last month's favorites! I think I'll make it a monthly event! What were some of your favorites from November/what are you looking forward to in December? Let me know!
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On ABC's Good Morning America Michael Keaton confirmed that he will be playing a villain in Tim Burton's live-action adaptation of Disney's classic film, Dumbo. When questioned whether or not the rumors of him joining the film were true, he stated, "I am reuniting with Tim Burton…You just want to be around that guy, you want to be in his sphere, because he's original, and unique and an artist."
Michael Keaton and Tim Burton will reunite after working together on films like Beetlejuice and Batman Returns.
The DIS had reported in April that Keaton was considering the role.
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Seminarian portrays saints with modern photography and graphic design
As a photographer and graphic designer, Jordan Hainsey is fusing his faith with the arts. A seminarian in Pennsylvania, he focuses his work on religious figures. One of his most recent works is his "Saints and Blesseds" series.
Seminarian at St. Vincent college (Pennsylvania)
"I've always been fascinated by the saints. I love their hagiography, these stories, these legends, theses traditions that have risen up around them. Likewise, I've always been fascinated by the different iconography that have come to make them who they are. I wanted to explore these familiar men and women of faith, but also take a new take on them because they mean something for us today."
He first began really exploring this artistic expression when his parents gifted him a digital camera his senior year of high school. He went on to study Graphic design at Saint Vincent College, where he later entered seminary.
His journey to seminary is a fascinating one. Though he grew up Lutheran, it was his uncle who began bringing him to the Catholic Church. There, he says, it was the sacred arts that drew him to Catholicism. Jordan then converted as a junior in high school. Along with his faith, Jordan's passion for art grew.
Seminarian at St. Vincent college (Pennsylvania)
"For me, faith and art go hand in hand. The Incarnation gave God a human face and artists reflect that reality through painting and sculpture. All of these different media allow artists to communicate these truths of the faith."
His talents have led him to becoming the Webmaster and Designer for the U.S. and Canadian delegation of the Gebietsliga. This organization promotes the Cause of Canonization of Blessed Karl of Austria. His participation in this group lead him to meeting Pope Francis in 2017.
Seminarian at St. Vincent college (Pennsylvania)
"During this time, I expressed my gratitude on behalf of all the seminarians studying at St. Vincent for his support that he gives us in our vocations. He shook my hand, looked intently into my eyes and assured me of his continued prayers. This authenticity is what has come to characterize Pope Francis."
The pope continues to inspire Jordan in seeking beauty through one's vocation. He is also helping to display the work of other religiously inclined artists as the Exhibition Manager for seventh Juried Catholic Arts Exhibition at the St. Vincent gallery.


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Pillay, H., Watters, J. J, Hoff, L. & Flynn, M. (2014). Dimensions of effectiveness and efficiency: A case study on industry-school partnerships. Journal of Vocational Education and Training,66(4), 537-553. United Kingdom: Routledge. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2014.961524
Internationally, the delivery of vocational education and training is being challenged by increasing skills shortages in certain industries and/or rapidly changing skill requirements. To respond to this challenge, rigid and centralised state bureaucracies are increasingly adopting partnerships between schools and industry as a strategy to encourage school-to-work transition programmes to address the local labour market demand. Drawing on experiences in Australia, this paper reports on a case study of government-led partnerships between schools and industry. The Queensland Gateway to industry schools initiative currently involves over 120 schools. The study investigated how two commonly used partnership principles were understood by the Gateway to industry partners. Twelve school–industry partnerships from four industry sectors were analysed in terms of the principles of 'efficiency' and 'effectiveness' derived from the public–private partnership literature. The study found that some evidence of partnership activities associated with efficiency and effectiveness may be assigned to Gateway schools projects. However, little evidence was found that the above underlying principles were addressed systematically. Some of these partnerships were tenuously facilitated by individuals who had limited infrastructure or strategic support. Implications are that industry–school partnership stakeholders would benefit from applying partnership principles regarding implementation and management to ensure the sustainability of partnerships.
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A full-length flick covering Perth's finest skateboarders.
18 minutes of gold from the famous Woolstore ledges in Fremantle, WA.
A Melbourne edit featuring Jackson Hughes, Mike Wale, Todd Baker, Shorts, Justin Lloyd, Dean Palmer and many more.
A new montage straight from the streets of Perth, featuring Phillip Marshall, Barry Mansfield, Justin Lloyd, Harry Clark, Tom Bentley, Paul Bruno and more.
A new Perth montage from Rowan White, featuring Luca Prestini, Phillip Marshall, Joe Bothams, Justin Lloyd, Dylan Tomlinson, Alex Yates, Shaun Paul and more.


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Monitoring exam data is an important part of maintaining a testing program. Regular evaluations of examinee, test, form, and item level metrics can aid program leaders in the early detection and mitigation of testing issues. In this webinar Alpine's psychometricians will help you understand how different testing metrics can be incorporated into a regular monitoring schedule, what these metrics can tell you about your examinee population and test performance, and when metrics should trigger additional review.
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Periodically, those who do not think the U.S. Constitution is "democratic" enough set out to repudiate that document's genius. The Electoral College is often the recipient of such attacks. The most recent constitutional provision to be called into question is Article I, section 3: "the Senate of the United State shall be composed of two Senators from each state."
Professor Eric Orts of the Wharton School complains in a recent article in The Atlantic: "Today the voting power of a citizen in Wyoming, the smallest state in terms of population, is about 67 times that of a citizen in the largest state of California … the situation is untenable."
Orts proposes a plan in which every state would get one senator out of the senatorial seats available (which under his scheme would have to be increased to 110 from the current 100), and the rest would be apportioned according to population. Under the Orts plan, California would get 12 senators instead of its current two, for example.
What is objectionable about this proposal? First, it fails to recognize that one of the reasons the Constitution has been protective of liberty is because it was not intended to be purely democratic. Political theorists call it "mixed government." The Founders combined the strengths of various ancient governmental forms — democracy, aristocracy and monarchy. They gave "monarch-like" powers, such as the veto and the pardoning power, to the president. They made other parts of the government, like the federal judiciary, much more "aristocratic." Federal judges are appointed, not elected, and serve for life.
When it came to the legislative branch, the Founders created one legislative body (the House) which is more "democratic." Large populous states like California have many representatives — 53 currently for California — while Montana, Wyoming and even the largest state in geographic size, Alaska, each have only one representative. In the House, more citizens equal more representatives.
The other legislative body, the Senate, was intentionally constituted differently. It is not directly representative of the people but of the states, which means that each state has equal representation in the person of its two senators.
Even an elementary student of American politics knows that this distinction between the House and the Senate was wrought by the Great Compromise between the large, more populous states and the small states. In fact, this compromise was deemed so important to the formation of a union that another provision protects its perpetuation, which brings us to yet another obstacle to Orts' proposal — Article V of the Constitution.
In Article V, the Founders identified the only provision in the Constitution which is perpetually exempted from Amendment: "… no state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage (voting power) in the Senate." That statement unambiguously protects the Great Compromise from being undone. Orts' proposal defies the explicit language of Article V. Only the most radical "living Constitution" proponent could manage to misconstrue that language.
Orts' proposal would deny the political wisdom of the Founders and the reasons for the Great Compromise, and undo one of the bulwarks against the tyranny of the majority — equal representation of the states in the Senate.
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As a provocation for our Unit of Inquiry "How we express ourselves", the Year 4 students engaged in a Term 4 Year 4 Festival. The Central Idea is 'Celebrations create an awareness and appreciation of culture'. We celebrated being in Term 4 Year 4 at Kristin School. In groups of four we sat in a circle and shared some of our highlights of our time at Kristin. During our FFF day the square was symbolic and the four sides reminded us that we are in Term 4 Year 4 of Kristin. In 4B we reflected on what makes us a Kristin student and what we have achieved at Kristin school. We recorded four of our thoughts on the four sides of the square which we then displayed in class as the 4(four), 4(four), F(festival). Then we got into groups of four outside and played Rob the Nest. To end our festival we blew up a balloons to celebrate our Four Four Festival. After we decorated our balloons to display our creative talents.
Some of our thoughts are listed below:-
Being principled and balanced
Courageous and open-minded students
Caring about others
Passionate about inquiry learning
Vision, integrity and love
Knowledgeable thinkers and inquirers.
Reflective learners who set goals
Having fun and being happy
Amazing attitude and independence
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Welcome to the virtual book tour for The Last Motley by Grace Award nominated author DJ Edwardson.
To celebrate the book's release the digital version is being offered at the special discounted price of 99 cents, now through February 17th. In addition, you're invited to come along on a virtual treasure hunt visiting some of the places featured in the novel. And to help you along your journey, we're giving away a few prizes, too. So how 'bout them apples?
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Located half-way between Davinsmoor and Evenspire, this seaside town is one of the lesser known gems in the Emperor's crown. Though it is the capital of Garring Province, for years this city has had been little more than a seaside retreat for the Emperor to escape the demands of court. Recently it has grown into a thriving port in its own right.
Farrinhill's many graystone buildings are mostly of recent construction. Colorful orange flags with a black horse stitched into them line most major streets, giving the city a festive air. Being a seaside settlement, the winter weather is milder here than most of the rest of the Halicon Empire.
There are surprisingly few open markets in the city, most merchants preferring individual shops. The leather-working and glassware shops here are likely the finest in the empire, though one must pay appropriately for such quality.
The docks here are only half the size of those in Evenspire. however, wide open beaches stretch for several miles to either side and residents celebrate special occasions in brightly pained gazebos scattered up and down the beach. Truly, Farrinhill is a wonderful city to relax and recover from at the end of a long, tiring journey.
We hope you enjoyed this little glimpse into the world of Arinn. If this taste has you curious, be sure to check out the full length novel set in this world.
This unique tale is not your typical fantasy novel, Yes, you'll find monsters, dungeons, harrowing escapes, magic portals, humor, an ancient artifact, and much more — but above all, this is the story about the importance of family, faith, and the courage to do the right thing.
Here's the official teaser:
The Last Motley
Motleys. Candy-colored creatures with dark powers to drain the souls of men. That's what Roderick always thought. Until he met one. Now he's not so sure. But with seemingly everyone in the province hunting the motley down, he must quickly decide which side he's on.
Is the motley the living nightmare the legends say? Or just a child cursed by magic? Should Roderick save him from an awful fate, or turn him in? Either way, it seems like everyone wants to make sure that this will indeed be the last motley.
Be one of the first to read this unique and original fantasy novel, available now for the first time in digital format at the following online locations:
Treasures along the way
As you follow along on this virtual tour of Arinn, be sure to enter the giveaway to make your journey a little easier. Maybe you'll be one of the ones to find treasure at journey's end.
Here's what we're giving away:
You can use the journal to record your travels, the novel as your guide, and the coloring book to, well…for those rainy days when you're stuck in the inn!
PLEASE NOTE: By entering the giveaway you agree to receive occasional email updates about DJ Edwardson's releases, sales and book reviews. He will not share your email for any reason and you can unsubscribe at any time. Entries accepted until February 23rd.
Now if you're feeling especially adventurous, there is a separate giveaway for the truly dedicated treasure hunters among you. All you have to do is collect ALL TWELVE location names on the tour (e.g. if this were for Middle-earth the answers might be Rivendell, The Shire, Mordor, Gondor, etc – basically we're looking for the names of the places featured on each of the maps at every stop).
Once you've got them all, send them to:
and you will be entered in a drawing to win this one-of-a-kind poster of the World of Arinn. Measuring 36″X24″ it is nearly movie poster size, printed on thick, glossy paper, and suitable for framing. In addition, the map will be signed by the author. This is a prize you won't find anywhere else!
You will not be added to the email list for this drawing. Entries accepted until February 23rd as well.
Winners for both contests will be contacted within three days of the closing of the contests.
The journey continues
There are many stops along this virtual tour. Be sure to check them all out.
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Using 2 lures.
Came across a website in America the guy was using a setup using a lure and a spinner. He had a Rapala minnow with no hooks connected to his trace, then a small trace connecting the rapala to a spinner with hooks ,has anyone tried this ? .
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Ive had a very small spinner blade set 6 inches in front of an ondex spinner that I painted to look like a perch. I caught a very large Perch on it then lost the lot on the next cast because the adrenaline surging through my veins told me to cast harder and it all ended on the far side in a tree.
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Union Square Live – Crosscut (Blues/Rock)
May 13, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm| Free
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Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, plays a unique mix of blues, rock, and original music to create a sound that is all its own. Their musical influences include Delta Blues, Memphis and Chicago Electric Blues, and Soul from STAX.


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A fire pits table provides a good perception to the thought of maintaining a stable fire and making use of it as a part of the table characteristic. While discussing on a conventional fire pit table you may denote any type, of powerful material table, that has fire in its middle, the fire is the major draw here, and not a soul would fail to identify it, if he or she is sitting at this table. There are variations in fire tables just because some are meant for inside and some for outdoors.
Fire pit tables will be very helpful, for one it offers heat and turn into a most important part in the drawing area or in the outside area where it's placed, but fire pit tables will as well be used as cooking stands, and in a few innovative ways it can be used to promote all the partakers at the stand to cook, this by and large desires special equipment and resources in the basic pit table style, although it's highly achievable.
For the interior designer savvy home owner the material of that the fire table is formed of is a real treat, once this wont to be a retardant however these days designers have found ways that to make fire pit tables out of almost anything, metal as well as natural wood, stone and even granite created fire pits are sold, and brought by many. The variation in the material used permits home owners to suit the fire pit table to the house and the space in which it's placed, creating a way of flowing theme, and a natural continuation on the space.
Looking for fire pits is not too difficult, you can analysis prices on the internet and look up different catalogs and magazines for the latest designs and new features, but if you're looking for a unique and special fire pit table you should probably look for some fire pit plans and contact contact with a designer that will work with you to custom make the hearth pit table of your dreams, one that you will use and enjoy for many years.


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Debut book by weave designer Sharon Kearley
The hardback book holds 240 pages, with 332 colour photographs
Weaving is an age-old craft but it has boundless potential. The beauty and joy of weaving a finished piece of cloth can be enhanced by creating your own designs and using the latest ideas and techniques. This new book explains to the novice how to start weaving textiles, but also develops techniques for the more experienced so they can learn to appreciate colour, patterns and structures, and thereby design their own richly-textured cloth.
As well as practical information on how to get started, Woven Textiles provides:
Information on yarns and fibres, and how they can be combined
Step-by-step instructions on learning to weave
Guide to weave structures and patterns
Colour, pattern and structure explained
Finishing techniques
Examples of finished pieces by leading weave designers


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March 1, 2017
The Senate Special Select Committee convened once again in the Chamber of the National Assembly of Belize in Belmopan, to progress with their investigation into the Auditor General's Special Visa and other findings Report on the Immigration and Nationality Department for the period 2011-2013.
Today's hearing commenced at 10:15 A.M, with Mr. Mark Tench, Immigration Officer, being the first witness to take the stand. The Committee interrogated Mr. Tench straight through to their lunch break at 12:00 o'clock and when resumed back at 1:00 P.M. they continued with him.
Second to take the witness stand was Mr. Vernon Leslie, Port Commander. He appeared before the Committee with his Attorney, Mr. Andrew Bennett. The Committee asked Mr. Leslie various questions as well up until the hearing was adjourned at 3:10 P.M.
Mr. Rodolfo Bol Jr., Information Technology Manager at the Immigration Department was to appear as a third witness today, but due to the time taken up by the first two witnesses, he was reschedule to appear before the Committee at the next meeting.
All Committee Members were present at today hearing, Chairman- Senator Aldo Salazar, Senator Carla Barnett, Senator Elena Smith, Senator Eamon Courtenay, Senator Markhelm Lizarraga and Senator Ashley Rocke.


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Early National Coffee Day deal? Starbucks has buy-one-get-one free drinks Thursday
There's a way to get a free cup of java before Saturday.
On Thursday, two days ahead of National Coffee Day, Starbucks has one of its Happy Hour events.
But the coffee giant's Sept. 27 deal has nothing to do with the made-up day. It's also not a true freebie, rather a buy-one-get-one free offer.
Between 3 p.m. and closing Thursday, buy any grande or larger handcrafted espresso beverage or Frappuccino blended beverage and get one free. The offer is available at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Although this deal is for members of Starbucks loyalty program, there's a way for anyone to save.
The offer will be loaded to Starbucks Rewards members' accounts and non-members can sign up for a code at https://happyhour.starbucks.com.
More: Best September deals: Bargainista's guide to freebies and other savings
More: Bealls Outlet's Jensen Beach grand opening brings four days of mystery coupons, giveaways
More: Where to find the fall flavor: Starbucks isn't the only place to get a pumpkin spice fix
Starbucks revamped its popular Happy Hour program in March. When the program first began in 2010 it was focused on the Frappuccino.
Happy Hour now goes beyond the blended drink and offers rotate to include espresso and iced tea too. The discounts also vary and sometimes it's a buy-one-get-one free deal and others it's half-price drinks.
Unlike competitors, Starbucks won't mark National Coffee Day with a freebie or discount. Instead, as in past years, the company said it will give back.
"This National Coffee Day, we're focused on providing continued assistance to help Puerto Rico recover following the devastation of Hurricane Maria one year ago, where the coffee industry was decimated," Starbucks said in a statement.
Starbucks said it is donating 2 million coffee seeds for the recovery and its foundation is giving a three-year, $583,000 grant to World Coffee Research "to improve seed quality and growing practices on the island."
This week, Starbucks also announced a commitment of up to $20 million towards an Emergency Relief to support smallholder farmers that are impacted by the coffee price crisis in Central America.
More: Starbucks planning layoffs, 'significant changes' to company structure
USA TODAY reporter Mike Snider contributed to this report.
Starbucks opened its first-ever location in Milan, Italy. To celebrate, the coffee giant added a Milan-inspired drink to its menu in the states. 10Best Editors, USA TODAY 10Best
Kelly Tyko is a consumer columnist and retail reporter for Treasure Coast Newspapers and TCPalm.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. Read her Bargainista tips at TCPalm.com/Bargainista, follow her on Twitter @KellyTyko and email her at email@example.com. Sign up for her weekly newsletter at www.tcpalm.com/newsletters.


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Jérome Bourbousson, Maitre de Conférences-HDR, University of Nantes, FR (Collective Activity in Sport)
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Jérôme Bourbousson was graduate of the École Normale Supérieure, former Professeur Agrégé of Physical Education, Ph.D. in 2010, Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches in 2015.
Developing his research at the University of Nantes, France, his research interests fall within the area of "team cognition", that aim to describe the cognitive and behavioral processes implied in team performance and learning. His work has principally centered on cognitive ergonomics of natural sports situations, grounded on dynamical systems and enactivism theory, using, separately or conjointly, both qualitative methodologies (e.g., collection and analysis of verbal protocols) and quantitative methodologies (e.g., statistical analysis of behavioral data). Developing a fruitful interdisciplinary approach for investigating practical challenges has been one of his main challenges in research.
- Bourbousson, J., R'Kiouak, M., & Eccles, D.W. (2015). Dynamics of team coordination: A social network analysis as a window to shared awareness. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 24(5), 742-760. DOI:10.1080/1359432X.2014.1001977
- Bourbousson, J., & Fortes-Bourbousson, M. (2016). How do co-agents actively regulate their collective behavior states ? Frontiers in Psychology: Cognitive Science, 7:1732. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01732.
- R'Kiouak, M., Saury, J., Durand, M., & Bourbousson, J. (2017). Joint action in an elite pair crew after intensive team training: The reinforcement of extra-personal processes. Human Movement Science. DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2017.09.008
Ralf Brand, Head of Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Potsdam, DE (Life-style and physical activities)
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Dr Ralf Brand (born 1971) is a full professor of sport and exercise psychology at the University of Potsdam (GER). After having received academic master degrees in physical education and psychology, he started his career as a research associate at the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Konstanz (GER). There he earned a doctorate degree in social sciences in 2001. He completed his postdoctoral habilitation at the Department of Exercise and Health Sciences at the University of Stuttgart (GER) in 2006 with a monography on exercise psychological interventions and health behavior, and was appointed professor at the University of Potsdam finally in the year 2008. Since 2012 he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research. Dr Brand's research focuses on the link between motivation and behavior. His recent work is characterized by an emphasis on automatic evaluative processes and the role of affect in exercise behavior change and maintenance.
- Antoniewicz, F. & Brand, R. (2016). Learning to like exercising: Evaluative conditioning changes automatic evaluations of exercising and influences subsequent exercising behavior. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 38(2), 138-148. doi:10.1123/jsep.2015-0125
- Brand, R. & Ekkekakis, P. (2017). Affective-Reflective Theory of physical inactivity and exercise. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research. Advance online publication. doi:10.1007/s12662-017-0477-9
- Brand, R. & Antoniewicz, F. (2016). Affective evaluations of exercising: the role of automatic-reflective evaluation discrepancy. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 38(6), 631-638. doi: 10.1123/jsep.2016-0171
Dave Collins, Chair and Director, Institute of Coaching and Performance, University of Central Lancashire, UK (Talent Development)
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Dave is Director of Grey Matters Performance Ltd. and of the Institute of Coaching and Performance at the University of Central Lancashire. As an academic, he has over 300 peer review publications, plus numerous books and book chapters. As a practitioner, Dave has worked with over 60 World/Olympic medallists, plus numerous professional and international teams. As an athlete, he played high impact sports such as rugby and martial arts. As a coach, he trained national teams/athletes in three different sports.
- Collins, D. & MacNamara, Á. (2012). The rocky road to the top: why talent needs trauma, Sports Medicine, 42 (11): 907-914.
- Collins, D., MacNamara, Á. & McCarthy, N. (2016) Super champions, champions and almosts: Important differences and commonalities on the rocky road. Frontiers in Psychology, 11 January http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.02009
- Collins, D. MacNamara, Á. & McCarthy, N. (2016). Putting the Bumps in the Rocky Road: Optimising the Pathway to Excellence. Frontiers in Psychology
Aaron Williamon, Professor of Performance Science, Royal College of Music, London, UK (Artistic Performances)
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Aaron Williamon is Professor of Performance Science at the Royal College of Music, where he directs the Centre for Performance Science. His research focuses on skilled performance and applied scientific initiatives that inform music learning and teaching, as well as the impact of music and the arts on society.
Aaron is founder of the International Symposium on Performance Science, chief editor of Performance Science (a Frontiers journal), and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the UK's Higher Education Academy. In 2008, he was elected an Honorary Member of the Royal College of Music.
- Cruder C, Falla D, Mangili F, Azzimonti L, Araújo L, Williamon A, & Barbero M (2018), Profiling the location and extent of musicians' pain using digital pain drawings, Pain Practice, 18, 53-66
- Araújo L, Wasley D, Perkins R, Atkins L, Redding E, Ginsborg J, & Williamon A (2017), Fit to perform: an investigation of higher education music students' perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors toward health, Frontiers in Psychology, 8 (1558), 1-19.
- Ascenso S, Williamon A, & Perkins R (2017), Understanding the psychological wellbeing of professional musicians through the lens of positive psychology, Psychology of Music, 45, 65-81.
José del R. Millán, Defitech Chair, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH (Brain, Imagery, Brain Interfaces)
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Dr. José del R. Millán joined the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in 2009 to help establish the Center for Neuroprosthetics. He holds the Defitech Foundation Chair and directs the Brain-Machine Interface Laboratory. He received a PhD in computer science from the Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, in 1992. Previously, he was a research scientist at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission in Ispra (Italy) and a senior researcher at the Idiap Research Institute in Martigny (Switzerland). He has also been a visiting scholar at the Universities of Berkeley and Stanford as well as at the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley. Dr. Millán has made several seminal contributions to the field of brain-machine interfaces (BMI), especially based on electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. Most of his achievements revolve around the design of brain-controlled robots. He has received several recognitions for these seminal and pioneering achievements, notably the IEEE-SMC Nobert Wiener Award in 2011 and elevation to IEEE Fellow in 2017. During the last years Dr. Millán is prioritizing the translation of BMI to end-users suffering from motor disabilities. As an example of this endeavour, his team won the first Cybathlon BMI race in October 2016. In parallel, he is designing BMI technology to offer new interaction modalities for able-bodied people.
- Iturrate I., Chavarriaga R., Montesano L., Minguez J., Millán J.d.R. (2015). Teaching brain-machine interfaces as an alternative paradigm to neuroprosthetics control. Scientific Reports, 5:13893.
- Khaliliardali Z., Chavarriaga R., Gheorghe L.A., Millán J.d.R. (2015). Action prediction based on anticipatory brain potentials during simulated driving. J. Neural Engineering, 12:066006.
- Perdikis S., Tonin L., Millán J.d.R. (2017). Brain racers: How paralyzed athletes used a brain-computer interface to win gold at the cyborg Olympics. IEEE Spectrum, 54(9):44–51.


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For swimming pool proprietors, there is absolutely nothing even more tiring compared to cleansing the swimming pool itself. Possibly the standard measure about why individuals wish to have a swimming pool is that they intend to loosen up as well as relish it with their friends and family. That is the reason most swimming pool proprietors choose to get the best pool cleaner. We confirmed an extensive checklist of significant advantages of robot swimming pool cleaners.
Power reliable
Reverse to general idea; robot cleansers do not have to take in a high quantity of voltage for it to function effectively. RPC lessens the intake of power using just expense reduced of energy. At a variety of around 60-70watts/ hr, robot cleansers take in control just as high as a standard light bulb. Therefore to maintaining power, conserving cash is additionally related to this advantage, which will undoubtedly be gone over better in the following function.
Among the very best articles of an RPC is that it is environmentally friendly as well as secure to the surrounding setting. This device, which is run undersea, would certainly not generate dangerous chemicals that could be combined with water that would possibly damage any individual in the swimming pool. Unlike various other robot gadgets, it does not create hazardous gases, and also its warm is additionally being well managed.
One of the essential robots swimming pool cleaner brand is Dolphin, Polaris and also AquaBot
Robot swimming pool cleansers obtain their power from electrical power using a water-proof high-voltage line - a transformer could be attached to a symbolic power electrical outlet with a power cable that links the swimming pool cleaner to the transformers. A robot swimming pool cleaner could also run when the swimming pool's flow system is turned off.
Robot vs. Manual, Pressure, and also Suction Pool Cleaners
When it concerns to cleansing your swimming pool, there are various options. You could try cleaning it manually with a hand-operated swimming pool cleaner that has a hosepipe, as well as telescopic post. The alternative could be a back-breaking job and time-consuming.
The most active segment of utilizing a robot cleaner is that they have the present wise technology. It could direct themselves around your swimming pool, as well as a number of them have seven-day programs, which sanctions you to set the equipment while you are away, as well as a number of them could be run with push-button control.
The fastest and also most effective means to earn sure that your swimming pool is sparklingly tidy and also prepared for you and even the children to swim in is a robot floating pool cleaner.
It is just 1 of the downsides of possessing a swimming pool. Robot swimming pool cleaners were developed for this function and also far more. There are lots of designs robot swimming pool cleaners are outstanding, yet we will assuredly give you a brief yet thorough listing of the advantages of robot swimming pool cleaners.
It would most likely take even more time picking up the whole swimming pool connected to the real leisure of appreciating it. Envision rubbing a big swimming pool. Cleansing it externally the tiniest granules of dirt, from expanding algae to marble-sized fruits only on your own. That would surely take a great deal of your precious time.


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Lauren E. Woodcock
Financial Consultant
Lauren has been a Financial Consultant with Sequoia Financial Group since 2013. Prior to joining the firm, Lauren received her BA from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania and MA in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute of Art in Manhattan. Throughout her time at school, Lauren was a financial planning intern in both Clifton Park and New York City.
Growing up in the word of financial planning, Lauren understands the importance of positive money principles, focusing her practice on guiding clients to develop the habits that allow for financial success: education, discipline and a little bit of sacrifice along the way. Lauren hopes to highlight the importance of financial self-care for clients; allowing money management to become an everyday, positive practice in people's lives.
Lauren currently resides in Saratoga Springs. Away from the office, you'll find her running downtown with her dogs, hiking, skiing and spending time with her family on Lake George.
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Elsie is quite a unique name, and I actually know two Elsies and one Elsa, so I'm a bit biased. But the Chloé Elsie Lurex Shoulder Bag is not quite as unique as the name. Sure, it has a bit of exotic, with its alligator print, but that's about the extent of its exotic and unique identity. However, if you want a classy, classic bag and are tired of Chanel, then this is certainly a great choice. If there are two things that Chloé has mastered, it's great, heavy leather and the fact that the devil is in the details (metaphorically speaking).
This bag is made of Lurex, so no great heavy leather here. But there are some extremely subtle details that are worth noting: the twisted rope handles and the interesting clover-shaped turn-lock closure. So yes, it looks cool and classic and all that, but I think something is missing here. There's a hint of blahness that is just not going away for me. I'd say, pair it with an amazing outfit to distract from that. Otherwise, I'm not sure this bag is worth its high price of more than a grand. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $1,250.
P.S. Please consider supporting our small, bag-loving team by clicking our links before shopping or checking out at your favorite online retailers like Amazon, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, or any of the listed partners on our shop page. We truly appreciate your support!


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Nina Atkinson
Digital Campaigner
Nina has previously worked as a digital organiser on the #StopAdani campaign with GetUp Australia, launched OurActionStation, an online community campaigning platform with ActionStation Aoteoroa, and campaigned for climate action with Generation Zero. Her experience spans digital and grassroots campaigning on a range of issues. She loves to help people work together, get excited about changing the world, and have a big impact. She also teaches kiddies about solar panels and is learning woodwork.


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At the end of 2005, Russia plans to launch its experimental ERS satellite Monitor-E. The launch prototype is currently undergoing final tests at the Khrunichev Center, known for its Proton carrier rockets and the Zarya and Zvezda modules for the International Space Station. Monitor-E marks an important stage in the Center's efforts to develop advanced space systems for the national economy. Russia is the first country to develop a small-sized spacecraft with the same capabilities as a heavier craft for the purposes of carrying out environmental monitoring.
Earth remote sensing (ERS) systems are widely used throughout the world, as the data obtained has many useful social and economic applications. These systems allow for improvements to be made in such fields as geographic and thematic mapping, land surveying, pollution control and environmental monitoring, hydro-engineering and land improvement, logging and reforestation, mineral exploration, transport planning, safety at sea, seafood production, and the safety of the fishing industry. ERS systems are currently based on large, heavy spacecraft. They are expensive to develop, manufacture and operate, and as a result, the data is also not cheap. One of the ways to make Russia's ERS systems more efficient is to develop inexpensive compact craft suitable for piggyback orbit on heavy launch vehicles. Alternatively, the systems could be launched by light vehicles, most of which are converted decommissioned intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The original idea was that this would be a commercial project funded by the Khrunichev Center. When the vehicle was in its final stages, the Russian Space Agency (Roskosmos), prompted by the need to renew the country's ERS satellite formation, the condition of which had become critical in recent years, decided to include the Monitor-E project in the federal space program. If this had been done earlier, the new Russian satellite could have been in orbit for two years now. The Agency will own 70% of Monitor-E's information-gathering capacity, in order to cater for government users, and the Khrunichev Center will own 30%, which it will use for commercial applications. The underlying principle behind the creation of the new Russian ERS system has been to provide a unified system, capable of providing for all functions, from launch to end products. Its principal component is the formation of smaller spacecraft based on the unified platform.


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Apollo Global Management and Searchlight Capital are making a $4.3 billion bet on capitulation.
Apollo, the private-equity company run by Leon Black, is leading a deal to take Rackspace, a cloud computing company, private after it struggled to compete with Amazon, Microsoft and other technology giants. If Rackspace's strategic shift to sell services on these platforms succeeds, Apollo will have a nice payday.
About 70 percent of Rackspace's revenue comes from managing server farms for individual companies. That is a stable but relatively low-growth business. The excitement has come from its public cloud operations, where it competes against Amazon Web Services and Microsoft's Azure, selling on-demand computing and services.
The problem is this is a business of scale. Bigger companies can negotiate to buy servers and power for less, and deploy gear more effectively. So Amazon and Microsoft can offer better deals to customers without suffering a big hit to margins.
Rackspace is trying a bit of jujitsu. While it is not abandoning its efforts, the company realizes it cannot effectively compete with Amazon and Microsoft. So it has become a partner, selling services and helping companies connect their data and software to Amazon Web Services and Azure. There is an additional benefit to Apollo. It takes a lot less capital to offer consulting services than to build and run server farms.
There is risk. While its existing business of managing server farms for individual businesses probably will provide enough cash flow to cover costs and service debt, success will rely on its new partnerships taking off. That may not happen. Customers may wonder whether it makes sense to pay for additional support and services, especially as Amazon and Microsoft continually make their web services easier to use. The growth of cloud computing, however, may mean there's plenty of room on the Amazon and Microsoft bandwagons.


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Sentierre Padre Canyon
The Action of Interaction
'Sentier' is French for pathway. 'Terre' is French for earth. These two words come together to create Sentierre – Pathways on Earth. Sentierre transcends traditional definitions such as resort and hotel to offer guests an experience that is at once introspective, interactive and invigorating. These are destinations to discover one's personal well being in some of the world's most awe-inspiring locations. With a blend of uncompromised comfort and extraordinary experiences, Sentierre will fulfill an unmet need in today's marketplace. Interaction is a common theme behind the properties of Sentierre. Interaction with nature… interaction with others who share similar interests… and interaction with the people who call these locations home. In providing guests with this type of interactivity, Sentierre presents a new way to think about – and experience – luxury.
Sentierre Eco-Conscious Philosophy
Tune In to the Natural Balance of Life Striking a balance between natural surroundings, exceptional service and elegant designs, Sentierre's eco-conscious philosophy artfully blurs the line between man and nature. Forgoing a formal divide between outdoor and indoor spaces, Sentierre integrates the splendor of the great outdoors with the luxury of the grand indoors. Crafted by one of the top environmentally sensitive architectural teams in the world, this blended design brings a tangible energy to every living space. From lobby to lounge, conservatory to restaurant and residence to earth, the Sentierre eco-consciousness infuses guests with an energy they will feel.
Sentierre Path Guides
Dedicated to the Pursuit of Interests One of the most unique and interesting aspects of Sentierre properties are the Path Guides. Born to empower members to pursue their interests, the Sentierre Path Guides are equal parts friend, facilitator and teacher. By connecting guests to opportunities that might otherwise go unrealized, Sentierre Path Guides specialize in crafting interactive life experiences for every member of the family. While adults enjoy everything from fly fishing, whale watching, and back country skiing to cooking lessons, spa treatments and artistic endeavors, children will enjoy countless outdoor excursions and hands-on learning experiences. Sentierre Path Guides inspire you to ignite your creative and adventurous nature and help maximize the luxury of a passion well pursued.
Sentierre Sense of Community
Experience is the Closest Distance Between Two People The interaction of a close-knit community has an energy that enriches every member. Connections are made, friendships are forged and experiences are shared. Like the properties themselves, the Sentierre community is an experiential journey that enriches and invigorates the members with an invaluable sense of connection to one another. Guests and Sentierre members all interact in a way that erases barriers and fosters true connections.
The New Definition of Luxury
Whether it's at one of our expansive resorts, elegant boutique hotels or intimate sanctuaries, the venues of Sentierre will deliver a consistent, indelible and memorable experience. All of which will help the guests realize – the new definition of luxury. Sentierre's pathways will lead guests and members on an interactive journey that allows them to relax, refresh and reconnect to what's important in life. Simply put, Sentierre is an understanding that interactions with people and places are the most cherished luxury of all.


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THE itinerant avant-pop singer Neneh Cherry has a routine when she visits New York, where she lived as a child and has intermittently since. Most of the stops are food-related: a diner breakfast, pastrami from Katz's, Veselka on her old corner in the East Village, and, of course, a slice of pizza.
"Walk a lot, get the subway — there's a whole little O.C.D. round that I have to do to feel like I'm there," she said over the phone from London ahead of her forthcoming trip.
Conspicuously missing, until now, has been music. Despite calling the city her "backbone and biggest inspiration," Ms. Cherry has never played a proper show of her own in New York. That changes on Friday night at the Highline Ballroom, where she will bring her singular mix of jazzy pop, vintage hip-hop and electronic music in support of "Blank Project," her 2014 album and first solo release since 1996.
"It's kind of really absurd," Ms. Cherry said of her prolonged absence from the city's stages. "There isn't really a logic or an explanation. It's been down to weird timings and strange mishaps." A 1989 tour with Fine Young Cannibals after the release of her debut album, "Raw Like Sushi," for instance, was canceled after Ms. Cherry contracted Lyme disease.
Fittingly, Ms. Cherry said she would open this week's show with her newest album's first track, "Across the Water," in which she sings, "New York City, she speaks to me in tongues/Keeps me to her breast, pumps air into my lungs."
Ms. Cherry's earliest memories, she said, are of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where she stayed as a toddler in 1966 with her mother, Monica Karlsson (known as Moki), a Swedish textile artist, and her stepfather, the jazz trumpet player Don Cherry.
"More or less every year, we would come back and check into the Chelsea" before settling into a sublet, Ms. Cherry recalled, her faint English accent befitting an international upbringing. From the mid-'70s until 2012, the family kept a loft in Long Island City, Queens.
Over the years, Ms. Cherry bounced between her native Sweden and the punk scenes of Lower Manhattan and London, singing with the English group Rip, Rig and Panic, and even hitting the pop charts with a crossover solo hit, "Buffalo Stance," in 1989. ("That song still pays my rent quite often," she said, promising to perform it along with her newer material. "It's like an old friend.")
There had also been a brief stint with the Slits, the influential postpunk band, during which, Ms. Cherry recalled, they opened for the Clash during the band's 1981 run of 17 shows at Bond International Casino in Times Square. (She also appeared in a 2011 tribute show in Brooklyn for Ari Up, the Slits singer who had died the year before.)
But as a fully formed solo artist, "the roads never really took me back," she said.
Now 50, Ms. Cherry credits her return to a new period of inspiration after the death of her mother in 2009. "Blank Project" was "about me coming back and bringing myself out from a very dark place," she said, momentum she plans to maintain with the release of a new EP before summer, and an LP soon after.
"I'm getting fast in my old age," she said.
But first comes a long overdue New York debut, followed by a tour across Britain, New Zealand and Australia. "I could end up feeling quite nervous," Ms. Cherry said of finally playing in New York, adding that the performance is "quite a big thing" to family and friends. There was the risk of "overcompensating" or "thinking too much," she said.
The city, Ms. Cherry knows, has also changed since the vibrant punk clubs of her youth. "It's not a quiet city, but it's quieter," she said. "It is very neat, but you can't make it too neat. It will never be too neat."


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Top Hitchcock real estate agents
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Why you need a top real estate agent in Hitchcock, TX
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Top sellers agents in Hitchcock sell 25.64 days faster than the average agent, make sellers 3.3% more on the sales, and move 1.9x more properties.
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The Impossible Kid 2xLP by Aesop Rock (Neon Green and Pink Vinyl)
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A personal and haunting double album from one of the most gifted verbal gymnasts of our time.
Brand new and factory sealed. Double LP in neon green and neon pink vinyl, includes large poster with lyrics and credits and album download.
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Just like that, another year is over. As we farewell 2018, now is the perfect time to take a moment to reflect upon the year that has passed and to set some clear intentions for the year ahead.
This year, we encourage you to skip the prosecco-fuelled resolutions (you know you'll never keep them!) and instead think about the changes you can make in your everyday life to positively impact the world around you.
We are proud to have supported The Silent Hunter shark expeditions in recent years, and through this association have developed a particular passion for protecting our oceans. We know that single-use plastics are the biggest threat to our oceans and marine life, so we're making our New Year resolutions with a few small-but-powerful changes:
In Australia, more than 1 billion coffee cups are made from 720,510 trees each year. These plastic-lined cups have led to an extra 7,000 tons of non-recyclable waste, clogging up our landfills and taking up to 100 years to break down. So, skip the takeaway cup and ask for your morning brew in a reusable coffee cup. We're excited to have added our own portable coffee cup, Camino, to our flask family. This 12oz reusable takeaway coffee cup has internal barista measurement lines, a spill-proof lock lid, and is vacuum sealed to keep your coffee hot while you're on the go.
We were shocked to learn that the fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world, just after the oil industry. In 2019 we'll be focussed on minimising our consumption of fast fashion and taking more responsibility for our shopping choices by investing in ethical brands whenever we can. The site Well Made Clothes is a fantastic resource to learn more about the sustainable, local, fairtrade and ethical brands that are worthy of your fashion dollar.
Water bottles
Despite recycling programs that have been in place for decades now, more than 90% of plastic water bottles still wind up in a landfill each year. Enough is enough! Ditch the plastic bottles and invest in a quality glass water bottle or infuser flask.
Home life
A simple rule for a more eco-friendly household: if it doesn't have to be single-use, it shouldn't be. This year we'll be swapping paper towels for washable cotton dish towels, and covering our food with reusable food wraps rather than plastic cling wrap or foil. There are a number of options to choose from — beeswax wraps are easy to wash, dry and reuse over and over, or try a plant-based vegan reusable food wrap made from cotton and plant waxes.
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Globally, more than 80 billion plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles are disposed of every year. Luckily, finding environmentally-conscious beauty products is getting increasingly easier. Iconic Aussie brand KEVIN MURPHY made the pledge earlier this year to produce its packaging from 100% recycled ocean water plastics by mid-2019, saving up to 360 tons of new plastics each year. We're also loving the waste-free options from NZ brand Ethique, who have a range of beauty bars — from shampoo and conditioner to self-tanner — that dissolve completely, and even the sleeves they arrive in are 100% dissolvable and compostable.


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I love the Metabolic Balance programme and find that it can get amazing results for some people. I have had people in my clinic crying with frustration over the fact that they can't lose weight because "NOTHING WORKS ANYMORE". Yet after a few weeks on the programme they see significant weight loss. I know as soon as I write that your next question is 'so how much weight did they lose?' …..it depends (more below)
However, if your life is chaotic it can be really difficult to focus successfully on the plan. People who work extremely long hours; never do grocery shopping; hardly cook or prepare food at home; travel every week for business; spend most of their meals out socialising or at work events…..these situations make it really hard to do the plan well (although I have had clients in very demanding jobs who have made it work)
Phase 3: Relax: at this point you will receive a more extended food list allowing you to broaden your meal choices. This is the time when a weekly 'treat' meal is added in. Adding exercise at this point is extremely beneficial. This is when most people really start to see a difference in how they look and feel. Hunger and craving diminish and you will notice how a small amount of food will leave you feeling satisfied. Energy levels rise, skin looks glowing and all round wellbeing improves.
According to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence, there has been a huge increase in obesity in the last few years, with roughly a quarter of adults in England being classed as obese. Through safe weight loss at HYPOXI Weight Loss Clinic London you can reap health benefits such as an improved life expectancy compared to before your weight loss. A BMI between 30 and 35 is known to cut life expectancy by up to four years while a BMI above 40 takes a decade off your life expectancy.
Most nonsurgical weight loss programs are based on a combination of diet, behavior modification and regular exercise. Unfortunately, even the most effective interventions don't work for everyone. It's estimated that less than 5 percent of individuals who participate in nonsurgical weight loss programs will lose a significant amount of weight and maintain that loss for an extended period of time.
The results as seen or read in the examples on this website are from real people. The results they're sharing were achieved through their effort and participation in our program. You are a unique individual and your journey begins in a specific place. Your average weekly weight loss, results in six months, a year, two years, will also be yours alone. We believe our program is uniquely capable of helping you achieve meaningful and measurable weight loss results.
Dr Rajeswaran founded the National Diabesity Forum in 2008. National Diabesity Forum provides a network for health professionals involved in the management of Diabesity (Diabetes and Obesity). The aim of this forum is to share best practice in the management of Diabesity. He is also the editor-in-chief of a popular medical journal 'Diabesity in Practice', which provides practical advice to health care professionals.
Despite London being a large metropolis, there are a plethora of green and outdoor spaces which can be utilised to help you with weight loss. Using so-called 'Boris bikes' as a form of transportation, taking advantage of one of the many residential parks, or accessing one the outdoor pools or lidos can be a productive and more enjoyable way of getting in shape than the confines of a gym.
Once it is established that you would be medically suitable and that you are completely happy to proceed with the treatment the doctor will advise you of our low fat, low sugar diet programme and will discuss other courses of treatment that can help you manage your weight. You would then come back at regular intervals for your progress to be monitored by the doctor.
My name is Monica, I am a qualified and registered nutritionist. I am Italian and lived and worked in many European countries until 2009 when I finally settled in England. I graduated from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition after four years of studying and clinical training. I have also trained under Patrick's Holford's Zest4life team qualifying as a weight loss and wellbeing coach. In 2014 I was awarded the Dian Shepperson Mills Prize for "Outstanding Performance in Clinic".
How much weight will I lose? : it really does depend on how much weight you have to lose in the first place and how well you stick with the programme. I have seen 3-4 kg lost in the first two phases (2 weeks and 2 days) through to a staggering 10kg. For most people the first two phases sees the most dramatic loss in weight after which point is does slow down a bit. One lady on the plan at the moment has lost 7kg and she is a couple of weeks into phase 3 (more relaxed phase where one weekly treat meal is allowed) and is half way to her total weight loss goal.
I was fed up with being tired, living an unhealthy lifestyle and struggling to deal with the everyday stresses that life brings us. Then I found Monica, a qualified nutritionist and lifestyle guru, who helped me change my whole way of thinking about my lifestyle. Monica encouraged and supported me throughout my journey, in fact she walked the journey with me. Her insight into my condition was simply amazing. Her knowledge and understanding of the direction I needed to take was exceptional. In five months I feel so much better, I have got my zest for life back and I have the added bonus of losing an amazing amount of weight in a healthy way, all of which wouldn't have been possible without Monica's support and help. Monica is simply superb and would I recommend her to someone else – absolutely in a heartbeat.
A model from Belarus who was arrested during a "sex training seminar" in Thailand and then claimed to have evidence of Russian interference in U.S. President Donald Trump's election was deported on Thursday. Thai authorities said Anastasia Vashukevich, 27, two other Belarussians and five Russians were being sent to their home countries two days after they pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy and soliciting. Vashukevich drew world attention last February when she said she had hours of audio recordings that could shed light on links between Russian officials and Trump's election in 2016.
The biggest mistake the fitness industry makes when it comes to female fat loss is prescribing too much cardiovascular exercise which can actually reduce fat burning capacity! At Embody we take a different, and much more scientific, approach to female fat loss by structuring programmes so that metabolism is increased in the days following each session and, long term, metabolism is greater even at rest!
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Addic Brillon is highly Specialised Obesity Dietitian with over 7 years of experience in providing individual consultations and group support sessions as part of a multidisciplinary team. Addic has experience of dealing with patients with BMI more than 40 or BMI above 35 with co-morbidities which most of patients having conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
Dr Rajeswaran founded the National Diabesity Forum in 2008. National Diabesity Forum provides a network for health professionals involved in the management of Diabesity (Diabetes and Obesity). The aim of this forum is to share best practice in the management of Diabesity. He is also the editor-in-chief of a popular medical journal 'Diabesity in Practice', which provides practical advice to health care professionals.
A: Body contouring with the UltraShape delivers measurable, long-lasting circumference reduction in target body areas, and provides the following benefits: Non-invasive – The procedure is totally non-invasive and reduces the fat thickness and circumference of the treated area with no incisions, cannulas, injections or needles. Safe – The focused ultrasound causes a mechanical (non-thermal) effect that selectively targets only fat tissue without affecting the surrounding blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. Effective – After three sessions, patients experience an average of 4 cm reduction in body circumference. These results have been proven in clinical studies and are demonstrated in the tens of thousands of treatments performed worldwide. The results you experience may vary. Comfort – The vast majority of people who have undergone the UltraShape body contouring procedure report no discomfort. There is no anesthesia or sedation required. You simply lie on the bed and the technician guides a handheld device that delivers the ultrasound energy over your body.
Kajal is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years' experience specialising in working with children and young people, and their parents/carers and families. Her specialism is in helping with anxiety, low mood, low confidence/ lack of self-esteem, difficulties with relationships and friendships, behavioural challenges and parenting support/ consultation and family work.
A healthy, balanced diet along with regular exercise need to be undertaken alongside the treatment and/or course. Clients with underlying medical issues and/or a history of poor health, diabetes, thyroid conditions, endocrine conditions or any other health-related conditions that may contribute to weight gain or a compromised metabolism may not respond to the proposed treatment and/or may require additional treatment sessions.
We don't believe in extreme calorie restriction, cutting food groups completely from your diet, depletion protocols that look to dehydrate you so you look good for about a day (the day of your photoshoot!) or training you to the point of injury or exhaustion. Instead we take a much more measured yet highly effective method that will yield fantastic results that are still visible months later.


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Janelle Breneman is in her eighth year at the helm of the softball program at UNCG in 2020 and is the program's all-time leader in coaching wins with an overall record of 235-153. The Spartans have won the last three Southern Conference Regular Season Championships, the 2018 SoCon Tournament Title and a spot in the 2019 SoCon Championship Game.
Breneman has won the last two SoCon Coach of the Year Awards and guided the Spartans to a winning record in every season in her time in Greensboro. The Spartans have topped 30 wins in five of her seven seasons.
Under Breneman's tutelage, UNCG has had 14 NFCA All-Mideast Region selections, 18 first team All-SoCon selections, 19 second teamers, seven SoCon All-Freshman, a pair of Freshman of the Years, five SoCon Pitchers of the Month, five SoCon Players of the Month, 22 SoCon Players of the Week, and 11 SoCon Pitcher of the Week awards. UNCG has also garnered six CoSIDA Academic All-District selections and a second team CoSIDA Academic All-American.
2019 was another championship season for the Spartans as they won the SoCon Regular Season Championship with a 12-5 record in league play and forced a winner-take-all SoCon Championship Game as the road team in Chattanooga. Breneman became the first coach in school history to win the coaching award more than once from any conference.
The Spartans finished the year with the highest RPI ranking in the conference for the second-straight year at 73. Challenging the team with a strong nonconference schedule (41st-toughest in the nation), the team turned in an overall record of 35-23. UNCG wrapped up road conference action with a perfect 9-0 record with three series sweeps, becoming the second team in program history to be undefeated in road league play.
UNCG had four players garner All-SoCon selections. Pitcher Stephanie Bryden and catcher Delaney Cumbie were named to the first team while first baseman Marisa Sholtes and third baseman Gabi Howard earned spots on the second team. Sholtes wrapped up her career with her third-straight all-league distinction. Kamryn Graves joined Cumbie and Howard on the all-freshman team.
2018 was an historic season for UNCG as the Spartans won its first SoCon Tournament and made their second NCAA Regional Appearance in program history. Breneman became the first UNCG coach to be named SoCon Coach of the Year and just the second to win the coaching award from any conference. With the 10th-best win-loss percentage (.780) in the nation that is the best in school history, the 46 wins were the second-most victories in a single season in program history.
Earlier in the year the Spartans ripped off a 15-game winning streak, matching the feat done by the 1995 team for the second-longest victory streak in program history. UNCG owned an impressive 22-3 home record, the best mark in the SoCon and program history and finished the regular season 6-1 against the ACC and 14-2 against in-state opponents by a combined score of 107-48.
A league-high four Spartans were named to the all-conference first team: pitcher Alicia Bazonski, third baseman Gabi Cubbage, second baseman Jasmine Palmer and Sholtes. Bryden and outfielder Makenna Matthijs were named to the second team, and pitcher Hannah Stiltner joined Matthijs on the all-freshman team. Bryden was also was named to the NFCA All-Region First Team, while Bazonski and Sholtes were selected to the second team and Cubbage to the third team.
2017 was also a remarkable season for UNCG as the Spartans ran up a 29-24 overall record and an 11-6 mark in conference play to claim the program's first-ever SoCon Regular Season Championship and the first conference title for the Blue and Gold since winning the Big South in 1996.
UNCG had five players named All-SoCon in first teamers: Sholtes and Cubbage as well as second team honorees shortstop Rachael McClaskey, Palmer and Bazonski. Palmer also garnered a Third Team All-MidEast Region nod from the NFCA. As a team, the Spartans cranked out a league high 61 home runs, ranking eighth nationally at 1.15 dingers per game.
In 2016, the Spartans earned a 33-26 overall record. The 2016 team had a pair of players earn First Team All-Southern Conference honors, two earned Second Team All-SoCon, and the Spartans garnered their second SoCon Freshman of the Year award. The 61 home runs by the team are the most any UNCG team has hit in school history. UNCG hit for a .300 average, while leading the league with 61 home runs.
In the opening weekend, UNCG netted its first wins over a Big 12 opponent, defeating Kansas twice at the Jacksonville University Invitational. The Spartans also notched their third win over in-state rival, NC State, defeating the Wolfpack 11-10 in eight innings. The Blue and Gold finished 9-9 in conference action, taking series with Mercer and ETSU, and earning a three-game sweep, of perennial SoCon power, Chattanooga.
During Breneman's third year at the helm, UNCG had its third-straight winning season (25-22) becoming the first coach since Melody Cope (UNCG Hall of Fame honoree) to achieve three winnings seasons in a row. Breneman's 127 wins already ranked fourth all-time in school history.
Under Breneman's guidance in 2015, five Spartans were named SoCon All-Conference with three first team selections in juniors Lindsay Thomas, Nicole Thomas and sophomore Tory Wright. Juniors Danielle Vega and Allison Geiner were named second team. As a team, UNCG broke the school record with a .324 batting average breaking a mark set in 1995 (.316). In the field, the team committed 60 errors, which was fourth fewest all-time.
In Breneman's second season at UNCG, the Spartans earned 30 wins for the second-straight season and made the SoCon title game for the second year in a row.
Breneman helped improve offensive numbers as the team scored the second most runs (331), hits (483), average (.312) while breaking the school record for most RBI at 306 and tying the home run mark (57). The team also shattered the school record for doubles with 86 breaking a mark that was set in 1995 (78). She helped numerous players set career highs in hits, average, home runs and RBI, including Katelyn Bedwell who was named SoCon Player of the Year. Also had three first team All-SoCon members in Bedwell, Lindsay Thomas, Nicole Thomas and a second team selection in Dominique Madruga.
Her first season at UNCG was a success after helping the program post 38 victories which is the third highest total in school history. The Spartans started the season 17-3 which was the best start since 2003.
Breneman led the Spartans to a berth in the Southern Conference title game falling in extra innings to Georgia Southern, 1-0, in her first season. Under her direction, UNCG saw its batting improve by 43 points in her first year. Breneman was instrumental in helping the Spartans set top five marks in runs scored (290), hits (449), doubles (72), slugging percentage (.422) and RBI (254).
Breneman helped two UNCG players earn All-Southern Conference first team honors in Bedwell and Lindsay Thomas. Breneman mentored Thomas to being named the first UNCG Freshman of the Year in the SoCon. Also six Spartans' made All-SoCon second team and two named to the All-Freshman squad. Bedwell made first team All-Region after Breneman tutored her to a then career-high 52 runs batted in.
In the field, UNCG had only 71 errors, which are 10 less than the entire 2012 season. The Spartans' also had a .958 fielding percentage under Breneman during her first season.
Breneman, who spent eight years in the SEC and ACC, was named the ninth head softball coach in UNCG softball history July 18, 2012. She brought 17 years of collegiate coaching experience to UNCG, including nine years as a head coach at both Bucknell and East Stroudsburg.
Breneman spent two seasons as the top assistant coach in the prestigious SEC at South Carolina under head coach Beverly Smith. She was the infield coach and played a pivotal role in the team's defense, while assisting the team's offense. Under her direction, South Carolina saw its fielding percentage improve over 26 points her first year in Columbia, while leading the SEC in double plays. Offensively, the Gamecocks improved in every statistical category during her tenure, including raising the team batting average 51 points in her first year.
Prior to South Carolina, Breneman spent six seasons as an assistant coach at North Carolina for head coach Donna Papa. She helped the Tar Heels post five 40-plus win seasons and advance to the NCAA Tournament every season. She was an integral part of the program that was ranked in the Top 25 in four of her six seasons in Chapel Hill.
Under her guidance, the North Carolina defense led the Atlantic Coast Conference in fielding each year and finished in the top 33 in NCAA Division I all six seasons. Offensively, the Tar Heels ranked in the top 100 in NCAA Division I in home runs per at-bat her final three seasons and she helped Danielle Spaulding become a three-time All-America recipient. During her tenure, eight different student-athletes received 14 All-ACC selections.
Breneman came to UNC after two head coaching stints over a nine-year period at Bucknell (2001-04) and East Stroudsburg (1996-2000). During her run at Bucknell, the Bison made the Patriot League Tournament in 2004, when she was selected as the Patriot League Coach of the Year. She served five seasons as the head coach at Division II East Stroudsburg and helped the Warriors post their first winning season in four years with a 21-18 record in her rookie campaign.
Breneman was also a standout on the field, playing two years in the Women's Pro Softball League for the Georgia Pride and was a four-year letterwinner at Bloomsburg University. She was the starting shortstop during her career and earned All-America honors as a senior. A three-time All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference selection, she still holds the Huskies' career record with 351 assists. She helped Bloomsburg to the NCAA Division II Championships all four years, finishing second in the nation in 1991 and third in both 1990 and 1992.
Breneman earned a bachelor's degree in adult health and cardiac rehabilitation from Bloomsburg in 1993. She was inducted into the Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Ephrata High School Hall of Fame in 2001.


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