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Well, I just wanted to say that I'm back home from the track...
What a day... I'm pooped out! need some much needed rest.
All I can say for now is that is a hell of a track. Fast, tricky, twisty, and a blast.
I'll try to post a few pictures (not many :( ) later on, now, time for bed ...zzzz...
Novice drivers are normally slow at their first track event and may not heat the brakes enough to have issues with old fluid. On the other hand most novices tend to over use the brakes at the slower speeds and do experience a soft pedal and non responsive brakes by the end of the session/day.
All you need is an 8mm? wrench, a ~2 ft. length of tubing to fit over the bleeder nipple, an empty plastic beverage bottle, a small bottle of brake fluid and a spouse to push the pedal. A $.99 cent turkey baster is useful to remove some of the old fluid in the reservoir so there is less to flush. If you are skinny you may not even need to jack up the car or remove the wheels. Giving each corner four or five pumps should be fine.
As for the tires check the tech sheet from the group running the event as to what they require. Personally, if it is not going to rain your tires will be fine. Driving on track for a day will not wear them. Street tires tend to like a little more pressure while on track; just pump them up to ~35-36lbs front and ~30-32lbs rear before the event. Then check after the first run to see if they are rolling over onto the sidewall. If the sidewall shows wear add pressure accordingly and recheck after the next session.
As for driving on track, all you are trying to do is place the weight of the car on the appropriate tire for the situation to maximize grip, nothing more.
Brake in a straight line before a corner to slow the car, if necessary, but also to place the weight on the front tires to maximize grip at turn in.
Do not brake or lift off the throttle abruptly while in a turn, bad things can happen in a FWD car, like the rear end coming around.
Keep shifting to a minimum; at most tracks third and fourth will be fine. Novices tend to shift at every opportunity and then fail to do it properly. Down shift before the corner while under braking, just before turn in, not while in the corner. Think about the gear you are in and the gear you want to be in. I cant count the number of times a student will shift two or three times for one corner. Students get so wrapped up in down shifting that they often under brake or sail off into a corner with the clutch depressed or in neutral which means the car and physics gets to chose where the weight will go and not the driver.
Pay attention to the corner workers and the flags, they are your friend and the only source of information on track conditions ahead. Wave to them at the end of the session and acknowledge any flags with a wave as you pass by so they know you saw it.
Be courteous while on track. There will be a wide variety of cars in your run group, many, if not all of them, will be capable of much higher speeds than your Focus. The limiting factor will be the driver. A stock Focus is very easy to drive on track and you may be quicker/faster early on than someone in a supercharged Cobra or a Corvette. Remember that everyone learns at a different pace and your pace may be faster than the other drivers. That may change by the last session and your Focus may then become a moving chicane. Follow the passing rules the group indicates during the drivers meeting and in the classroom so everyone can enjoy their track time.
So, is the brake flush/bleed absolutely necessary?
Just called up my regular auto service garage and does not have time to do it before Saturday.
Also, if someone can tell me if my tires will handle 300Km's of track time?
Like I said, they are OEM tires (P06's) and are close to the wear bar, about 1 to 2mm max.
I don't want to arrive at the track and not able to pass tech inspection and / or have problems at the track.
I'm not sure about exchange rates but I typically pay about $300-$350 USD for a full day at a premium track like Watkins Glen, or $200-$250 for an "add-on" infield track at a superspeedway like Pocono. It also depends on the club, and total seat time. If the times above are accurate and you don't have to pull out any disabled cars, you'll be getting about 3 hours on track, so that's a great value. Typically I'll only get an Hour or 1 1/4 hours for those prices. 4 X20 min. or so, but never more than 2 hours.
Please send updates and pics, and have fun!
Wow boys, nice info.
Really appreciated.
My wife can actually be a passenger for a session. I'm not sure if she'll be wanting to do it, but it would be fun for her to see what she gave me :)
She paid 400$ for the whole day (350 + 50 (track orientation).
Track orientation means I will be getting an instructor for my first 25 minutes session.
It is 3 x 25 minutes in the morning and 4 x 25 minutes in the afternoon.
As far as brakes are concerned, I probably will get myself a fresh set of pads and bring in the car on Friday for a quick brake fluid change.
I might also have to change my tires as they are close to the wear bar (about 1-2 mm), and they are the OEM tires (Pirelli P06's). I've been looking at the Falken FK-452 tires as I need them to last longer than 10K Km's.
anyhoo, we'll see how things go and will post my comments / pictures afterwords :)
|that helps me too I'm want to go to hallett in Tulsa ok the 18th in my 04 svt
Is there any way to cancel or postpone the date?
I instruct with Track Guys and we will be on the Gran Prix course at Mosport at the end of August. For $315 you would get two days of classroom and in car instruction.
That way the wife can come as well and make a holiday of it. We even offer a taste of the track where she could partake in the classroom instruction with you and get to drive one session on track with an instructor for only $40. We started this for the folks who want to see what being on track is like without making a large investment. We also have a limited number of loaner helmets available.
Track Guys are the folks who put on the SVTOA On Track events for the past five or six years and we travel all over the US and sometimes Canada infecting drivers with the on track sickness.
As for the car a Focus ST will do fine at the track. I had student in one a couple of years ago at Putnam Park and he was nearly as quick as the SVT Focuss but the ST just didnt have the top end the SVTs do.
As was stated in a post above, fresh brake fluid is a must, nothing fancy or expensive, just fresh. For your first time the existing pads may work fine depending on the amount of pad left. However, the second half of the pad wears more quickly than the first half.
For a one day event you may want to swap in a new set before arriving as you will not have a whole lot of time to do it at the event. It will also keep you from bringing a lot of tools, jacks etc. You will want to drive while at the track, not work on the car at the track. Besides most schools keep the novices pretty busy between classroom and the track.
For events when need to rent a car, I will pick up a set of inexpensive pads at the local parts store before arriving at the track just in case, then return them if not needed. Hertz has received a number of free brake jobs from me over the years.
Be honest, are you familiar with basic "car control"?
Do you understand understeer/oversteer and how your throttle and brake inputs affect these?
Are you familair with basic cornering skills, and terms. Turn-in/Apex/Track Out?
If you have any idea what I'm talking about above, then you can probably figure the rest out on track, if not there is still hope.
If you are comfortable handling a car at high speeds, even if it's drag racing, then a track event in a 150HP Focus should not be a big problem. In most cases you will be put in a beginniner group since most tracks try not to mix real advanced drivers with first timers.
IF you can afford the extra $150, I highly advise it. Spending the extra $$ just means you will get more out of your time there and work up to higher speeds quicker. But if you are used to drag racing etc with bigger HP cars, then you should be OK with this if you just take your time at first. The faster guys will just find thier way around you. (happens to me all the time!)
Did anyone have to teach you how to drag race?
Anyway, the "track orientation" should be enough to keep you out of trouble unless you are a complete hack behind the wheel. Just don't get carrried away, and stay within your own limits.
Most clubs will cater to first timers to make sure you get proper instruction and guidance at the event so everything will be fun and safe with minimum risk.
Although every club and track will have specific rules to be followed, below would be a "typical" checklist for a track day.
Checklist: (OP - FYI these are generic details for all readers, some of these points may not apply in your case, if you car is new and in decent repair.)
Clothes: Usually they want long sleeves and full socks etc, no bare skin on track. Helmets usually need to be "modern vintage" SNELL 2005 or later. You can check these requirements with the club before the track day so you have it all ready in advance.
Seats/Belts: Stock 3pt lap/shoulder belts minimum. Custom "Racing" belts need to be installed as per the sanctioning club rules.
Tires: - no safety related issues like tire plugs, low tread, or sidewall damage from previous low pressure situations etc. Proper lugnuts and studs etc. Make sure you get a torque wrench and torque them down before AND after the first session. (not too unusual to have them settle and loosen up 1/8- 1/4 turn after a hard run on the track)
Brakes: - Usually they like to see 50% or more pad life remaining, and definitely at least as much pad as backing plate. Rotors must look good.
Also, it's a good idea to have fresh brake fluid, DOT 4 helps avoid boiling and pedal problems, but you can survive with DOT 3 in most cases. If DOT 3 then I suggest it MUST be freshly bled out with completely new fluid, just before the event for the best margin of safety. Any mositure will be a problem.
I understand that Calabogie is a nice big track with lots of turns, this can be hard on the brakes as opposed to let's say an oval like Indy where you get time for brakes to cool off between turns.
I would not worry about it excessively, just go there with fresh fluid. If it does goet hot, and boils the fluid, having a spongy pedal is not the end of the world.
It's happened to me a few times, and you just have to mash your foot to the floor, you go into the turn a little fast and you just scrub off alot of speed as the front end pushes alot due to higher entry speeds. Just dont panic and you's be OK. (really)
MISC: No loose body work or items to come loose on track, no fluid leaks, battery must be secure and a quick underhood inspection should not reveal anything "unusual" like a coat hanger where a motor mount should be!
The interior and cargo areas must be emptied of loose items, if it's not bolted down it comes out. Some tech inspectors are more strict than others, so they may or may not care about some "clip-on" or "velcro" items, others have a "0 tolerance" policy.
Now the WARNING:
I did my first track event with my fully loaded 05 ZX3 SES in MArch of 2007 with 20K miles on her at the East infeld course @ Pocono International.
With 65K miles on her, It's now been comepltely gutted with approx 10K in mods. I'm on my second motor, a custom roll cage is welded in and I am now racing her in SCCA club races wheel to wheel.
It's addicitive and expensive, so don't blame me if you get hooked!
BTW - I have had some drivers from Canada give me flyers to come to Calabogie when they were running with me at Watkins Glen. Now that I have towing arrangements for my racer, I might come to this track some time in the future.
It looks like a great european style road course right in your backyard, so go have FUN!
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Am I incorrect, but only three other people at this point gave actual numbers in answer to my original question - Kathy P and gardeningfireman, and David McLeod? My guess is that others don't reveal their numbers readily because if there is a bid in your area, you don't want the competition to know what you charge. Understandable.Kathy, I can see why you would drive the other beekeepers crazy. In my opinion, everyone is entitled to a fair wage for a fair day's work. And people should expect to pay. If I ever get someone who starts with the story that I'm getting free bees anyway - the conversation ends right there. They'll be searching long and hard for someone to do the job.David McLeod, I respect your approach to all this and I think it's sensible and it's good advice. It sure encourages me.Has anyone ever thought of a Beekeeper's Union....?


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Discussion in 'January 2007' started by max, Dec 9, 2006.
See spot run.
What if Flip resorts to "Hack-a-Ben"... that would be cold.
Do whatever it takes to win. IF it works and IF we need to "resort" to that, then why not? Get the victory. Just win, Baby!
I can see Sheed cussing Flip out.
Yeah after that loss I can see the Bulls looking for some home cooking. They aint gonna get it. The Pistons are the smarter team and org. If they just keep their nose clean we win this no problems. Then again if we don't hustle our butts off we could get run out of their gym.
For all y'all that didn't watch it, here is what happened. The Bulls against Kidd and Carter. 3:29 left in the game, Bulls lead 81-79Ben Wallace gets fouled, misses both free throwsRJ missesHinrich makes 3-pointer, 84-79Carter throws down a crazy jam, 84-81Hinrich missesCarter missesNocioni missesCarter fouled @ 1:30 and makes both, 84-83Gordon missesCarter makes, 84-85Kidd steals ball from Gordon and makes layup, 84-87Deng gets fouled and misses bothKidd makes absolute circus shot with 15 seconds left, 84-89Hinrich gets fouled and makes both, 86-89Carter gets fouled and misses bothBen Wallace gets called for offensive goaltendingnot much interesting after that...I find it sort of interesting how much "missing" goes on in cruch time, even by a superstar like Vince Carter. People think that Jordan made an unbelievable % of game winning shots, but if you look at it closely, you realize that he probably just shot his average. Also, notice how many plays involved Carter at the end of the game. That is something that the Bulls don't have... and maybe don't want.
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Sam (the sham) Smith is trying to stir things up on this Pistons/Bulls rivalry thing
That is rough - and - - doesn't Sheed do that every game? Figures the Bulls would take it personally.
Tell Sam Smith, i said "yo mama!!"
I would recommend that everyone read that article. It seems like a slam article but thats how most Bulls fans really think of the Pistons.
Waiting for this game has pretty much consumed my last 24 hours.
LOL, yeah this has been a long day.
tick......................... tock
Chat is open!!!! http://www.pistonsforum.com/misc.php?do=flashchat
The ESPN scoreboard shows (Wallace X 1) X 2 leading in rebounds.
I am so sick....I watched Star Wars 3-The Sith last night at 12MIDNIGHT!!! IN ITS ENTIRETY!!!!!!....THIS GAME IS ON WGN. They are interviewing Ben right now......I am TOTALLY DYING!!!
I'm not sure what outcome fans want. Should we beat the Bulls by a little or a lot?
Beat the dog snot out of them!!
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I built a left gauntlet rocket from PVC pipe and 1/8 square plastic rods that I am very happy with, but I am trying to come up with a rocket tip. I like building with inexpesive hardware stuff and found items. Any suggetstions?
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I built a left gauntlet rocket from PVC pipe and 1/8 square plastic rods that I am very happy with, but I am trying to come up with a rocket tip. I like building with inexpesive hardware stuff and found items. Any suggetstions?
I've often looked at the tips to those tubes of caulk. I wouldn't just buy a tube for that but if you have another household project it may work.
This thing in and and inch and a quarter round. Looking for something with the same shape. Not just a red point. Thanks though
I recently built a rocket from stuff around the house as a prototype for a future project of mine. I used some left over sculpting foam for my tip (sculpts with just sandpaper; love that stuff; super fine stuff). Resin over that to give it strength and sanded it down again for paint.
The expanding foam in a can could also be used. Just shoot it into a form block, shape it down; Bondo it perhaps instead of the resin, sand and paint.
Styrofoam could also work but it will take a bit more attention to get smooth since the texture of that stuff tends not to be smooth. But like above; Bondo, sand, paint..
Just off the top of my head. Hope you are inspired to your own conclusion.
-If I get around to it, I will post a few pics of my build of the foam tip.
hey thanks. I thought of those methods, but i am so tired is sanding and using any kind of resin, fiberglass or bondo. and to clonecollector, you meant the small tip. I am trying to figure out the larger part with the holes. But yes a caulk tube cap has the shape (s) of the small tip and it not a bad idea to use in some way. Maybe just pour in resin with a nail in there for strength. Good idea.
I forgot... for the larger cone shape you can use a small funnel. I used a funnel that is meant for cocktails to make a rocket for my son's gauntlets. Its the right size and shape... the only thing you'd have to do is drill out the tiny holes. I bought the funnel in my local Shopright.
clone collector.The funnel you used was metal? I don't have a shoprite, this store is like target or walmart?
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duckjumper wrote:Hey all,
Now that our season is over, it's time to hit the range for practice. What's best? Trap? Skeet? Or the expensive-but-fun sporting clays?
I shoot in a skeet league, and on weekends in the offseason. I will hit about 40 rounds of trap and squeeze in any chance at sporting clays.
probably shoot about 20K rounds of shells in the off season.
Jim Broadbridge wrote:Pigeons and Paper Pigeons keeps the dog involved and are great targets. If you can hit pigeons you can hit ducks. We find a field where they are feeding , put a few silloets out , add the shot ones in the spread and have a hoot. Great for the dog as well.
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By Joe Brewin
Criticism is like water off a duck's back to Wojciech Szczesny.
Arsenal have had their fair share of it since the season began and their Polish goalkeeper thinks some of the treatment has been harsh.
All the same, Szczesny insists he is not affected by outsiders' comments - good or bad.
"Whether people praise or criticise you just try to be focused and do your job as well as you can," he said. "I don't really pay attention to any criticism.
"I do feel that maybe there has been a little bit too much but we're going to deal with that.
"I am an Arsenal fan myself and it means something special to me to beat Tottenham," he added.
"Especially at White Hart Lane, it just gives it a bit more taste. It is a special game for the players as well."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Generally speaking, the problem is more likely to be you than the gun or its magazines.
If you are not holding your pistol very firmly, with strong arms, some of the recoil impulse the gun needs for operation is being absorbed by the movement of the gun in your hands, or the movement of your arms.
This problem showed up when using PMC ammunition, perhaps because it was loaded to lower velocity than was the Federal stuff that worked for you.
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'A lot of it had to do, coincidentally, with the fact that the number one goaltender Ryan Miller went down with a broken thumb. But I maintain it wasn't only about the goaltending. It was a little shaky at times, yes, but it the fact of the matter was the Sabres weren't scoring enough goals. And in today's game, as we all know, you've got to score some goals or you're not going to win — and you know you're going to be giving enough of them up.'
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Another day, another chicken in the crockpot. This time after it was done, I shredded it and tossed it with barbecue sauce. Served up with homemade cole slaw, corn, and mashed cauliflower.
I finally told Paul I had to take a break from chickens. I just can't cook another one for a good while. Thankfully, our portion of grass fed beef is here, so bring on the beef recipes!
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Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Who We Are
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal services to low income residents in 114 Texas counties throughout North and West Texas, with offices in Abilene, Amarillo, Brownwood, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Lubbock, McKinney, Midland, Odessa, Plainview, San Angelo, Waxahachie, Weatherford and Wichita Falls.
How to Get Help
You can apply for help from Legal Aid of Northwest Texas in 1 of 2 ways:
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- You may contact the local branch office to schedule an in person or telephone appointment.
- In certain situations; arrangements can be made for our staff to come to your home.
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Use our ZIP code search tool or check the service area map and find out how and when your local LANWT office takes applications (intake).
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What would you do?
May 08, 2013 , 12:01 PM by Rohan Barwick
Sometimes, Alice Springs can be a confronting place to live.
Sadly, there can be high levels of violence here – violence that often takes place in public areas
So what do you do when you see someone in need?
On Saturday Morning, Donna Anderson was in her pyjamas driving along Larapinta Drive
She noticed something lying in the middle of the road so she pulled up to move it.
She soon discovered it was actually a man who was bleeding from the mouth, barely breathing.
She didn't have a phone on her - so she stayed with him.
Minutes later another driver stopped. He had a phone and called the ambulance. Then someone else arrived with emergency lights. Then someone else with traffic hazard signage. Then, incredibly, a nurse walking her dog turned up and was able to provide first aid for the man.
Police have praised the efforts of the community saying the man on the road is lucky to be alive, and he has the community to thank.
Donna's story is not rare - but it raises some big questions about what we do as individuals and as a community when someone is in need.
Do you stop? Do you call the ambulance? Do you try to not get involved?
Have a listen to the interview and leave your comments below
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I had several incidents when living in the Alice. Once I saw a woman walking along the street with blood dripping from her head. As I was close to home I dropped my children off then drove back to see if I could help her. As we were driving in to the hospital an ambulance pulled up, and the man that had injured her was in the ambulance. Luckily the police were also there to keep them apart!
Another time, it was a very early weekend morning and I was dropping my son off to work. Coming home I was stopped at traffic lights. A man and a woman were fighting, she was knocked down onto the road and while she was laying there he lifted a very large knife above his head. Being very scared all I could think of doing was to put my hand on the horn. He hesitated just enough for her to roll then to get up and run. Thjey boith then went in seperate directions. I went home and let the police know what I had seen.
Posted by: Debbie Cantu | May 08, 2013 at 09:42 PM
Lived in Alice for 10 years, never once didn't help someone, no matter who, if they needed help.
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Course Description
PS 215 Introduction to Law
4 cr.
Offered: Fall
Primary emphasis is on the structure of the legal system, judicial recruitment and specialized areas of law such as civil and criminal procedure, torts and contracts. Students use such legal resources as court cases, legal digests and compiled laws. Writing legal briefs and a mock trial are featured.


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Last week we asked you to show us where one or more of the products from the current Woot-Off will be, and what they'll be doing, a year from now. We're not sure why, but most of you thought the Woot-Off products took a turn for the worse. What about the ones who really made it out there in the world? What about the products that are living the good life because the Pitt-Jolies purchased them out of obscurity? Ah well, we s'pose it's easier to dwell on the negative.
First Place - $100
mwiseman - Uh Oh
Honey, I know our insurance policy covers "falling aircraft"...did they specify the size of the aircraft?
Second Place - $50
Xexus - Photo Paper Illusion
See that boat out there? The Deep Thought? Don't you see it? It's right there. Right THERE.
Third Place - $20
faithcoaching - Pistachio Overdose
Also see faithcoaching's McCain entry. You kids get off my blue carpet!
Honorable Mentions
markviens - SmartPost Strikes Again
The sad yet accurate outcome for literally thousands of woot items every day.
jbedwar - Striking Roombas
The sad yet accurate outcome for literally thousands of woot items every day.
Orcrist42 - New Aquarium Species
Is the Power Squid reproducing with the electric eel? Awww, look at the cute baby squeels!
plinth - 2009: A Woot Odyssey
Plinth shares with us an exclusive look at a scene from the new movie!
gbicer - Foreclosure Tracker
The saddest entry of them all.
apull - Eyes Eyes Baby
All the boys think she's a spy, she's got--Logitech Quickcam Chat Webcam eyes.
SailorSpoon - Vistapology
Aww, we have to wait a whole year for this?!
tehpwnerer - Soliciting Device
Tsk tsk tsk, has it really come to this? I suppose you're stealing electricity, too. And it looks like you flunked out of first grade math.
Monkey Prize
plinth - Spongebob Glowpants
You wont believe what I found in my sock last night! Go ahead, guess!
Money winners, please email your Paypal info to email@example.com. Monkey Prize winner, please email your shipping address to email@example.com. Honorable Mentioneers may use coupon code HONMEN-FS for free shipping on a future order. Until next time, remember--no matter what Woot-Off item you purchased this time around, give it all the love and nurturing it needs...keep it nice and shiny, at least until the garage sale in April.
How nice. Well done all.
Holy cow! Monkey prize and and HM! Thank you! Between this week and last week I've gone from famine to feast!
Nice work, winners - I especially liked the OD'ed squirrel, fathcoaching.
WTG mwise, Xexus, and fc!! Nice work guys! And congrats also to the HMers and plinth for the monkey!
Oh, and by the way, there is still time to vote in Dodgeball #68! Anyone can vote, just send me a PM!
Do it for GodfatherND!
Thanks for the HM, and great job winners. Now I need something to burn the spongebob balls image out of my head.
Congrats to the cashola winners and fellow HMs . . . two straight HM's for me . . . I need to aim higher . . . or MUCH lower. :P
Thanks for the HM! I actually was able to make it to third grade before I dropped...
good going everyone!
Good job winners!
congrats mwiseman, faithcoaching, and other winners.
and of course, thanks Woot judges for my first 2nd place win
Congrats to the winners, and nice job to the judges.
rascal, your sig is too cool!
Oh, and also, Dodgeball #68 winner has been posted.
YAY Jbedwar! You got an HM for putting those signs in awesome! I think the monkey prize is especially deserving this week for plinth
Awesome! Thanks to WOOT and also to the judges.
Congratz, fellow winners and HMs.
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rascal, your sig is too cool!
Oh, and also, Dodgeball #68 winner has been posted.
Thanks JoeDeeDee!
Congrats mwiseman! And faith, this might be the first money win with a dead animal in it...
And plinth- uh... nice....
Hahahahahhah Ah I'm glad someone else reads the Illuminatus!
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city elections
If you're interested in running for a city office, it's almost time to throw your hat into the ring. The candidate filing period is June 1-7. Because city halls are closed on weekends, candidate have just days June 3-7 during business hours to submit a declaration of candidacy in person. If your city operates under a four-day week, confirm the deadline because it could be earlier.
General city elections are nonpartisan and held in odd-numbered years. The staggered terms are for four years (except when the position is for an unexpired term), with about half the seats up for election each time. A candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of the city for at least 12 months immediately before the election to run.
At-large seats are filled by a vote of the entire city's electorate; district seat holders are selected by voters in the district. If elected from a council district, the candidate must live in that district.
If more than two candidates file for a seat, a primary will be held Aug. 13 to narrow the field to two. The general election is Nov. 5; winners take office in January.
The seats up for election:
Cottonwood Heights
Mayor • Kelvyn Cullimore, running
Council seats • District 3 (east)
District 4 (far east)
Mayor • Dennis Webb, not running
Council seats • District 1 (central)
District 3 (central southeast)
• JoAnn Seghini, running
Council seats • District 4 (south)
District 5 (west)
Murray Mayor
• Daniel Snarr, not running
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You can choose a cosmetic plastic surgeon in Ocoee from this list with confidence, knowing that he or she possesses exceptional training, outstanding credentials and experience with all areas of the face and body.
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'Ruutu said he will be good to go tonight and isn't worried about having the 6-foot-4, 247-lb. Peters on the menu. If Peters wants to break bread or heads, Ruutu said it doesn't matter to him. "Any time," he said. "I like it … every game is different. I like a lot of physical contact and when the emotions are going, that's when I play my best. You want every game to be like that. When the emotions are running high, it's fun for the players and fun for the fans."'
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Keith Jarrettt, President of the National Black Police Association of Britain, called today for an increases in halting and searching urban blacks in order to reduce crime. "From the return I am getting from a lot of black people," he said, "they want to stop these killings, these knife criminals, and if it means their sons and daughters are going to be inconvenienced by being stopped by the police, so be it. I hope we are going down that road." He believes there must be a more aggressive policy toward black young people if crime is to be reduced.
There are several assumptions in Mr. Jarrett's statement about reducing crime through means of the process of halting, searching, seizure and arrest. One, is that only potential "criminals" are the ones who are halted and searched. Two, that halting and searching people on the streets leads to lower crime rates. Three, that non-crminals who are halted on the streets and searched will be supportive of these police actions. The MacPherson Report in 1999 concluded the British police system was institutionally racist. There is no question some potential criminals might be halted if we follow the Jarrett approach, but the cost in lowering willingness of civilians to cooperate with police will be drastically impaired. Mr. Keith Jarrett is unquestionably a man who is concerned with the lives of black skinned people in England. But, he refuses to explore more complex reasons for crime such as making criminal possession of drugs. Legalization of drugs might go more to reducing crime than many other solutions.


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The founders purchased the St. Andrews winery, located at the foot of the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, and set out to produce Italian varietal wines - Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese and Merlot.
In 1996, after 20 years experience with other wineries, the last 13 at Newton Vineyards where he established himself in the forefront of Napa Valley winemakers, Winemaster John Kongsgaard joined Luna as Vice President and partner. John is particularly noted for his outstanding Merlots and spent seven years in collaboration with Michel Rolland from Bordeaux perfecting winemaking techniques in the Napa region.
With a passion for Italian wines combined with a desire to live slightly on the edge, John happily joined Luna. He was excited by the opportunity to travel to the "Old World" and learn how to adapt their traditional and new techniques for growing grapes and making wine from Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio. View all Luna Vineyards Wines
About Other CaliforniaView a map of Other California wineries
California has nearly 100 American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) and accounts for almost 90% of wine production in the United States. In our section of Other California, we include wines from smaller AVAs as well as wines from the California AVA. Here are a few smaller AVAs you may see on the label:
Livermore Valley AVA, located right outside of San Francisco and home to wineries such as Wente.
Lodi County AVA, an AVA further east of San Francisco and known for its excellent, old-vine Zinfandels.
San Francisco Bay AVA, a sprawling AVA that covers Contra Costa, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, to name a few. Wine that holds only the California AVA is typically a wine that includes grapes from a number of different AVAs, which leads to the general labeling of the wine as California. This does not denote the quality of the wine, only the diversity of where the grapes originate.
About California
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.


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The complete list of current instructors for the BFA program in Animation.
The College of Art and Design's Animation faculty members boast impressive resumes, complete with awards, exhibitions, publications, and broadcast credits. They understand the art and the technology of animation, as well as the business side. The faculty not only helps students plot their work, but also helps them plot their careers.
Matthew Nash - Department Chair
Associate Professor
Catriona BakerAssistant Professor
Brandon StrathmannAssociate Professor, Program Coordinator
Christine BannaAdjunct Faculty Member
Becky BettencourtAdjunct Faculty Member
Janeanne DillAdjunct Faculty Member
Tim FinnAdjunct Faculty Member
Robert GiffordAdjunct Faculty Member
Gina KamentskyAdjunct Faculty Member
Bill PorterAdjunct Faculty Member
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Video and Animation Department
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Brandon Strathmann, Associate Professor - "When students graduate, they're fully prepared to enter the industry. Artists must both achieve mastery in one area and develop a range of marketable skills."
Olivia Khamsombath '14, Animation "The most important thing I've learned as a student here is that nothing is perfect, nothing is precious," she says. "If something isn't working, just let it go. Keep trying to be a better artist. Keep drawing and drawing and drawing."


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A new offering this morning from Ancestry.co.uk is the London Electoral Rolls 1835 – 1965 so quite a wide range of years. The rolls generally give you a name & address, which is so helpful for those between census years.
There is a good explanation of the rolls on the site …..
Electoral registers are lists of individuals who are eligible to vote during the time the register is in force (usually one year). Registration for voters in England has been required since 1832, and registers were typically published annually, though some years had two. Registers were not published during the latter years of World War 1 (1916–1917) or World War 2 (1940–1944).
Restrictive property requirements denied the vote to much of the population for years, though these were eased somewhat in 1867 and 1884 through the Second and Third Reform Acts. They were finally removed, for men, in 1918, when most males age 21 and older were allowed to vote. The franchise was extended to some women over the age of 30 in 1918, but it was not until 1928 that the voting age was made 21 for both men and women.
Thus, the number of names listed in the registers increases with the expansion of suffrage in England, and the 2 million images in this database list more than 100 million names.


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Please Note: Smoking is prohibited in all staterooms and suites. Smoking is allowed outside on balconies but cigar and pipe smoking is prohibited in all suites and outside on all balconies.
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Location: Hellhole, Louisiana
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How many people on here are actually very familiar with Kotoko's works? I've seen a lot of songs from anime that she was NEVER involved with. For example, Koi no Mahou was by Ichiko, not Kotoko. I think you guys should try to familiarize yourselves with her works first.
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I like most of the I've Sound members, and Kotoko is one of my favourites. The first time I heard her was when she sang the themes for Shakugan no Shana, and after 'delving deeper,' I became a fan. My favourite Kotoko songs are Re-sublimity, Agony, Second Flight, Face of Fact ~Resolution version~ , Trust Your Truth and Being.
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I love quite a number of Kotoko's songs. Got into their music when I heard the ED and OP for Kannazuki no Miko and that was the end of it. Currently have their songs from Onegai Sensei!, Onegai Twins, Triangle Heart: Sweet Songs Forever, Shana, and Starship.
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Location: Pennsylvania , United States
Age: 27
I never heard of Kotoko before, but I have heard daily-daily Dream (Hayate no Gotoku S2 OP 2) which one Anime Blogger suggested and sounded pretty good... I'm guessing that her other works are just as good as well.
|2010-01-07, 13:35
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 59
I've posted here before.... but yeah there are a *lot* of Kotoko fans. I'm just impressed by that volume of sound coming out of such a small frame. She can really put the sound out. I'm not fond of the "typical japanese sugary pop tunes" but her harder-edged stuff is great. First heard of her when I encountered the ED tune for Tweeny Witches and thought "good lord, who's making that powerful sound?"
|2010-01-10, 16:57
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Join Date: Nov 2009
I would classify myself an indirect Kotoko Fan. So many songs I've heard and would not know that Kotoko was the one signing. One perfect example would be one of my favorite non english songs (Second Flight - Onegai/Please Twins)
I was just starting to get into a habit of anime in general. I got addicted shortly after hearing this song and the corresponding anime.
|2010-01-13, 20:26
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I think its so funny how she could sound. I hear her songs like the Tweeny Witches Ending and then here something like Real Game of Tag and I would have never though that it was the same woman! My Jaw dropped when I heard the Tweeny Witches ending and found out it was her. LOL I'll admit i'm really not into her sweet, sugar sounding songs. But her deep, darker ones like Suppuration -Core-, Re-Sublimity, and Uzumaki kick ass!
|2010-01-14, 19:53
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Speaking of KOTOKO's darker songs, I went to try translating Collective's lyrics after seeing comments on Youtube... really huge shock as to their meaning.
Speaking of her newest album, I like Drive the most, which reminds me of Re-sublimity somewhat, followed by Ame to Guitar. As for her latest single, SCREW, the other song inside, BUCCANEER, is the one I'm liking more.
Other ones I just recently managed to get and really like were Double Harmonize Shock, done by her and Utatsuki Kaori, from Short Circuit II, and the songs Room and Akanezora, from the Kimiaru and Majikoi games respectively. These three were like so freaking hard to find...
|2010-01-18, 16:21
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: FL, USA
Age: 29
Newbie fan of Kotoko here having started to be interested in her music after I watched Kannazuki no Miko last week, and haven't listen to enough of her songs yet to have a favorite, since I liked almost all of the ones I've heard so far.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
It's Always one Thing or an Otter: Baby Otters Screened at Newark
32 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Otters are tasty.
- February 23, 2012 at 5:42 PM
- Anonymous said...
I think the TSA 'otter' pay more attention to REAL issues, and less to fluff pieces.
- February 23, 2012 at 5:44 PM
- Anonymous said...
But, on the otter hand...
Hey Bob, nice job. You had me on the edge of my seat thinking "when will it stop" followed by "no way he can do an otter pun." Thanks for the smile.
- February 23, 2012 at 5:49 PM
- Laura Monteros said...
Cute! I think we otter recommend this to our friends Twotter.
- February 23, 2012 at 6:59 PM
- Anonymous said...
Ok, enough with the "otter" puns. Seriously, while I'm not a great fan of the TSA I must give kudos to their handling of our son and daughter-in-law's mini schnauzer as he prepared to cross the atlantic. In his travel crate at JFK awaiting departure he was not quite his normal, imperious self. You know schnauzers, even the "mini" type tend to look down at the rest of the world...with good nature of course. Anyway, he had to be checked by a TSA person. A young guy in TSA garb came up to him, knelt down to check him out, talking to him ( and me) all the time. He said he was a dog owner himself and commented on what a handsome schnauzie this dog was. I think it put the pooch at ease somewhat. A little "niceness" went a long way. Next stop was Frankfurt where he arrived safe and sound. Thanks to that TSA guy at JFK a couple of years ago....
- February 23, 2012 at 8:06 PM
- RB said...
Given the recent issues with a TSA Trainer taking bribes, TSA Screeners missing 2 and 1/2 pounds of C-4 Explosive at Fayetteville, TSA screeners stealing from passengers, TSA Screeners Strip Search the elderly seems to me Bob that you Otter be talking about these things instead of things that have nothing to do with security.
Seriously, was the Otter story the very best use of your time and none of the other issues even get a mention?
- February 23, 2012 at 9:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
Nice fluff. Insulin pump.
- February 23, 2012 at 10:43 PM
- GSOLTSO said...
We "otter" do more pieces like this.
TSA Blog Team
- February 24, 2012 at 7:29 AM
- Anonymous said...
On February 15th, Blogger Bob posts the following:
We take your feedback seriously and will use the details you provide to look into your concerns.
The discussion that followed included several complaints that have so far been ignored.
And what was a higher priority for Blogger Bob than "taking our feedback seriously"?
A post about Otters.
- February 24, 2012 at 7:50 AM
- Anonymous said...
I wouldn't bring my pet through a TSA checkpoint because I wouldn't trust a TSA employee to carefully, or respectfully, screen the animal.
Based on the recent article in the Huffington Post detailing the litany of crimes involving TSA employees, no other American should trust a TSA employee either.
- February 24, 2012 at 8:42 AM
- RB said...
Perhaps TSA otter be focusing on the cost of TSA's failed security policies.
"While we're looking at the stats, per an email from anti-TSA blog, the @TSANewsBlog, the TSA confiscated 1200 guns in 2011. The TSA spent about $8 billion, so cost per gun found is over $6 million. And not one of them belonged to a terrorist."
- February 24, 2012 at 8:43 AM
- Anonymous said...
It sounds like the otters had a better screening experience than I usually have. If I can get use a metal detector line, the screening process usually goes smoothly. If I get selected for the AIT scanner, I have to opt out for medical reasons. That results in a patdown. I've experienced some very invasive patdowns that seemed punitive for opting out of something I could not have gone through with.
The otter piece is cute, but I would rather see other areas of concern addressed. There have been numerous theft issues and the C-4 getting through at Fayetteville that I would like to see addressed just to name a couple of things.
- February 24, 2012 at 8:58 AM
- Anonymous said...
"I'm not a great fan of the TSA I must give kudos to their handling of our son and daughter-in-law's mini schnauzer as he prepared to cross the atlantic. "
Given the totally unnecessary imposition of screening the dog, I guess you should be happy. Kind of like not getting punched in the face when you'd normally expect to.
- February 24, 2012 at 9:01 AM
- Anonymous said...
"We "otter" do more pieces like this.
TSA Blog Team"
So that the blog becomes completely meaningless?
Start addressing real issues or we'll have you shut down as a wasteful use of taxpayer money.
- February 24, 2012 at 9:05 AM
- Anonymous said...
It's better to not have a blog, then to ignore the issues that are infuriating 90% of your commenters and millions of Americans overall and post a bunch of nonsense how you are otter friendly.
- February 24, 2012 at 9:12 AM
- Anonymous said...
West, how about if you deal with the collapse of your years-long lie about a BDO "success" in Florida first?
- February 24, 2012 at 9:38 AM
- kimm said...
"...Anonymous said...
I wouldn't bring my pet through a TSA checkpoint because I wouldn't trust a TSA employee to carefully, or respectfully, screen the animal...."
I agree, based on the "respect" I get with my brace from TSA, I wouldn't trust them with knowing how to handle my animal either.
Does anyone hear how ridiculous this sounds? Screening animals now?
Oh, and I'm still waiting for an answer from the "feedback" I sent oh....2 YEARS ago!
- February 24, 2012 at 10:57 AM
- Anonymous said...
Blogger Bob said:
"Anyhoo, these furry little Asian River Otter pups and their significant "otters" were quickly screened and on their way in no time."
Any chance you start doing this for people too?
- February 24, 2012 at 10:57 AM
- Anonymous said...
" Anonymous said...
It's better to not have a blog, then to ignore the issues that are infuriating 90% of your commenters and millions of Americans overall and post a bunch of nonsense how you are otter friendly.
February 24, 2012 9:12 AM"
For once we agree!
Any TSA personnel I have spoken to believe that this blog is fully a waste of time and resources that could better be spent on the front lines. TSA is not going to change it's policies based on whats said here. You guys arent going to stop asking the same questions over and over...
So what is the purpose of this blog other than to keep more employees away from screening by moderating posts?
- February 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM
- Anonymous said...
To those with comments about the inspection of the schnauzer going through TSA inspection, we was riding in the pressurized luggage area and didn't go through the passenger checkpoint. He was looked at at the checked luggage area since he was "cargo". And..actually it was his travel crate being looked at more than the dog himself.
- February 24, 2012 at 11:48 AM
- Anonymous said...
If you plan on traveling with your own romp of otters, or any other type of pet, service animal, or what have you, be sure to let us know you're coming
How would the TSA like us to let them know we are coming?
We are not mind readers.
Or is the method "SSI"?
- February 24, 2012 at 11:58 AM
- RB said...
And while TSA is wasting time screening otters at Newark things over at JFK are at a standstill because TSA apparently doesn't know how to properly control a checkpoint.
Security breach at JFK Airport
Gonna brag about TSA operations over at JFK next Bob. Isn't this a repeat of a recent TSA Foul Up?
- February 24, 2012 at 3:30 PM
- Anonymous said...
" Anonymous said...
If you plan on traveling with your own romp of otters, or any other type of pet, service animal, or what have you, be sure to let us know you're coming
How would the TSA like us to let them know we are coming?
We are not mind readers.
Or is the method "SSI"?
February 24, 2012 11:58 AM"
Uh, there's this little device Alexander Graham Bell invented...
- February 24, 2012 at 5:52 PM
- Anonymous said...
Uh, there's this little device Alexander Graham Bell invented...
Is that the method TSA wants us to use?
Are we to call TSA headquarters?, the airport?
Should we ask for anyone special?
- February 25, 2012 at 6:24 AM
- Anonymous said...
"Uh, there's this little device Alexander Graham Bell invented..."
Yeah, give that a shot in Denver and let me know what you think. The TSA has extended its incompetence to the telephone.
- February 25, 2012 at 10:33 AM
- Anonymous said...
It's otterly brillians I say, we transport otters believe it or not when they have been poorly or get injured we pick them up and take them to the vets! They are very very cute http://www.pettaxi.co.uk here is our site check it out I think we've got some pictures on there aswell give us a shout if you need any pet transport in the Herts area!
Heres another useful link if your into Otters the A link to W3Schools.com:
otter blog
Speak soon guys
- February 25, 2012 at 2:13 PM
- Anonymous said...
I see you are fully exploiting your irrelevance to bring us stories of cute animals so perhaps we don't notice what an incredible waste of funds your organization is.
- February 27, 2012 at 1:01 PM
- Anonymous said...
How come the TSA would even think that the otters could be concealing weapons? Did you think these are trained ninja otters that would escape from their cages with throwing stars and go through the duct work to the cockpit and take over the aircraft? How rediculous!
- March 1, 2012 at 7:30 PM
- Anonymous said...
hiiii its good
- March 2, 2012 at 10:32 AM
- Donna Hart said...
Awww, they're so cute! I'm glad they got cleared pretty quickly because I've seen some animals take quite a long time to get cleared and that can be sad for both animal and owner.
- March 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM
- Yucel said...
Those are some cute critters...
What makes otters so cute anyway?
And... not only do they look cute, they act cute...
Cute goes clear to the DNA., me thinks...
- March 31, 2012 at 1:30 PM
- Anonymous said...
The TSA was created from a knee-jerk reaction of fear and benefits only the wealthier cohort of this nation. Those without the means to fly are expected to morally and fiscally support an $8 billion dollar fund that has contributed to our well-being by posting a fluff piece about an otter. Wonderful.
- April 22, 2012 at 11:09 AM


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This week presented a lot more trouble for the staff this week. Picks came in a lot later than usual as everyone took their time thinking about this week's matchups, which include all three game in the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic, which is the unofficial kickoff to the 2010 season. It's this Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Duke and Maryland get things going at 11:00 a.m. followed by Princeton vs. Hopkins at 1:30 and Loyola vs. Notre Dame at 4:00. And guess what - it's supposed to be in the low 50s and sunny, the first signs of spring in Charm City! What could be better than taking in some of the best lacrosse going on in the sport this weekend while also taking in some rays? That's right - nothing! So we'll see you there.
Let's face it - if Sean didn't go to Loyola, chances are he wouldn't have picked the Hounds to win on Saturday and the Irish would have been the consensus staff pick - along with North Carolina and Bucknell. With how tough it was to make our picks this week, it seems a bit surprising that there were so many landslide votes. Yes, Navy has struggled through the early part of the season, but they've always matched up well with Bucknell and the Mids have won four of the last five contests in the series. UMBC lost to North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament last season but historically, has pulled some upsets, including Maryland the past three seasons.
Johns Hopkins has won two of three matchups against Princeton at the Face-Off Classic, their loss coming to a Tigers team that completely dismantled them last season. While most people don't think Jays' coach Dave Pietramala won't allow for a repeat of last year's performance, a few think Princeton can pull off another upset. The No. 1 and No. 2 teams will clash on Sunday. While Virginia entered last year's game against the Orange ranked first, the roles are reversed this year, as 'Cuse is ranked No. 1 in both the Nike/IL Media Poll and the Coaches Poll this week.
The former Maryland midfielder was the spark to the Terps' 11-8 win over Duke in the 2009 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic. He scored a goal and added an assist but it was his performance at the face-off X and in between the lines that helped seal a win for Maryland. Now a Philadelphia Wing, Reynolds made his picks before heading up to Calgary for a tilt between the Roughnecks and the Wings Saturday night. Jeff added his thoughts on a few of the games - those are below, with his full slate of picks in the table.
Duke vs. Maryland - I'll take the Terps I think coach Slaf will tighten up things on the defensive end and you can expect big things from the offense.
Princeton vs. Hopkins - After what happened last year to the Blue Jays, I don't think Petro is going to allow a loss like that. Hop for the win.
Loyola vs. Notre Dame - I like Notre Dame here. They are a good team and I think they'll have another big year.
Syracuse at Virginia - Huge game here and it can go either way. I'll take UVa by narrow margins
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