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Fans of Republican Congressman Ron Paul suffered another defeat in their quest for acceptance in the GOP this week, with House Speaker John Boehner's decision to remove four libertarian-friendly Republican Congressmen from top congressional committees.
The "purge" — which removed freshmen Reps. Justin Amash (R-MI), Tim Huelskamp (R-KS), Walter Jones (R-NC), and David Schweikert (R-AZ) from the House Budget and Banking Committees — sparked outrage among movement conservatives, who interpreted the action as a "warning" for other Republican members to fall in line with a deal that would raise taxes.
Nowhere has the criticism been more biting than among members of the so-called "Liberty Movement," the cottage political industry and grassroots networks spawned by Ron Paul and his disciples.
Like Paul, all four of the ousted congressmen are hardcore deficit hawks and critics of the Federal Reserve. Amash, in particular, has an avid following among Ron Paul's supporters (Rand Paul-Justin Amash 2016 signs were common at Ron Paul rallies throughout the 2012 primaries). The Michigan Republican has publicly declared himself a fan of Ron Paul, and even earned an endorsement from the libertarian demi-god during his first congressional campaign in 2010.
"What's the point of even having a Republican Party if you're going to punish those who believe in balanced budgets and fiscal responsibility? The GOP stands as the opposition to what, exactly?" said Jack Hunter, a Liberty Movement blogger with deep ties to the Pauls. "Everyone knows Republicans haven't been any better than the Democrats in cutting spending for years and the current House Leadership seems hell-bent on preserving this shameful heritage."
"The current battle within the GOP is whether it will be the party of limited government or limitless government," Hunter told Business Insider. "It's no secret on which side of that divide Congressman Justin Amash stands, and with his recent decision Speaker Boehner has now made it perfectly clear where he stands."
Matt Hawes, vice president of Paul's political organization the Campaign for Liberty, similarly sees the "purge" as part of a growing push to sideline libertarian-minded conservatives in the Republican Party.
"I think this is the latest example in a disturbing trend of the Establishment cracking down on people who are serious about cutting spending," Hawes told Business Insider. "The Establishment is doing the best they are doing to stymie some of the people who are most passionate, and most committed to limited government."
But Hawes also sees an opportunity for the movement, which has lost momentum since Paul's primary loss and subsequent fade into retirement.
"I think it's something that encourages a lot of our people to get further involved. It shows how much the movement has grown that the Establishment has to make these power grabs out in public — it shows the increasing desperation," Hawes said, adding "It's getting people more fired up."
Evidence of Hawes' claims are readily apparent in the Ron Paul Internet Universe, where bloggers and commenters have issued a rallying cry for Amash, urging fellow Paul devotees to call their representatives to demand Boehner reinstate the "purged" congressmen and resign from the speaker post.
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While Ron Paul's office did not respond to a request for comment, his fans do have a fellow Amash supporter in his son, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY).
"The House leaders chose to punish some of their more conservative members for voting for a budget that balanced in the short term, and against one that took 28 years to balance — for standing up for fiscal sanity, they were removed from the budget committee," Sen. Paul said in a statement emailed to Business Insider. "It sends the wrong message both to conservative members and to the American taxpayer."


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"He fits our ideal situation at the moment," Sporting Kansas City Manager Peter Vermes said. "We have time that we can bring him along, which is a great thing. I think he has a place where he can grow and develop. We're excited about the pick."
A Generation adidas signing, Lopez has been added to Sporting Kansas City's roster and will occupy an off-budget roster spot. Generation adidas is a joint program between MLS and adidas that identifies top domestic underclassmen and youth national team players, while providing educational stipends for its professional players.
"It's a great team. I'm glad to be going to Sporting Kansas City," Lopez said. "I feel like I can do well with this team and fit in, and hopefully break into the lineup quickly. So I'm glad that I got chosen by them and that they feel the same way about me. It's a match made in heaven."
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Lopez is an active member of the United States Under-20 Men's National Team and will join Sporting KC teammate Jon Kempin with the U.S. U-20 squad in Puebla, Mexico tonight for their training camp. Among the 20 players selected by head coach Tab Ramos for the camp, Lopez leads the roster with 17 caps at the U-20 level. He has appeared in international competitions including the 2012 Northern Ireland Milk Cup in July and the 2012 Marbella Cup in Spain in October.
In his two-year collegiate career at North Carolina, Lopez appeared in 46 games with five goals and five assists. He was named ACC Freshman of the Year in 2011 after helping the Tar Heels secure their second-ever NCAA national championship, and was named an NSCAA All-American this season.
MLSSoccer.com rated Lopez the top holding midfielder in this year's draft class in the midst of a strong showing at the MLS Combine last week. Lopez becomes the third North Carolina player drafted by Sporting KC in club history, along with current assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin and former defender Michael Harrington.
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There will be no Big Bird, Elmo, Bert, or Ernie for Palestinian children as long as their leaders continue their quest for United Nations recognition. That's the latest message Palestinians are receiving from Congress.
In December, the chairwoman of the House Foreign Relations Committee escalated pressure against the Palestinian statehood appeal to the UN by freezing $192 million in funding for USAID programs. Those funds go primarily to hospitals, education, and government institutions in the West Bank and Gaza. One of the largest programs affected by the suspension of aid is the iconic children's show, the Palestinian version of "Sesame Street," known in Arabic as "Sharaa' Simsim."
The move not only jeopardizes "Sharaa' Simsim," but the Obama administration's efforts to improve American relations with the Middle East.
The show first began in 1996 and worked to promote messages of peace, tolerance, and diversity. According to the show's executive producer, Dauod Kuttab, USAID funded the program with a budget of $2.5 million between 2008 and 2011. An additional $2.5 million was scheduled to cover the program's costs until 2014.
"If we had funding," Mr. Kuttab says, "we would be writing scripts, we would be reviewing scripts, we would be hiring film-makers to produce the videos." Though the program worked to promote peace and tolerance, its staff of 80 may face the harsh reality of unemployment.
The suspension of funding to programs like "Sharaa' Simsim" is hugely detrimental for both US policymakers and the people of the Middle East. First, it deepens mistrust and widens the chasms between US foreign policy and people in the region. And this occurs at a critical time, when unprecedented political change – the Arab Spring – is taking place.
The freeze on these aid programs also damages US soft power abroad, as "Sesame Street" is a landmark American show.
The fund suspension reinforces already widespread suspicions about the "real motives" of US aid to the region, causing people to see it merely as a bargaining tool to support a political agenda rather than to promote peace and improve humanitarian conditions.
The lawmaker behind the freeze is Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Republican of Florida and chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Her action appears aimed at demonstrating to her constituents and to the Israel lobby that she is taking tough action against the Palestinians. The temptation exists to use foreign policy solely to bolster individual election campaigns.
Regardless of what the real philosophy of American aid to the region is, this perception that political gain trumps peace building is becoming increasingly widespread among global observers, especially in the Middle East, and may irreparably harm the US image in the region.
While it has frozen humanitarian aid, the United States continues to support Palestinian Authority security forces by funding training and equipment. This reinforces the notion that Washington is interested solely in maintaining Israel's security.
Because of the aid freeze, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has publicly rejected the $150 million earmarked for security service. If he failed to provide education and health while delivering security to Israel, Mr. Abbas would be committing political suicide. The decision would make the PA seem eager to guard the interests of Israel while compromising on Palestinian basic rights of education and health.
As Kuttab explained to The Washington Post, "Palestinians would see the aid as analogous to the 30 pieces of silver that were accepted by Judas Iscariot when he delivered Jesus – a position Abbas does not want to be in."
The "Sharaa' Simsim" cancellation raises the question of whether a US bias toward Israel is reflected not only in the political arena but in the humanitarian realm as well. Congress has frozen the funds for Palestinians, but the State Department is investing $750,000 in the Israeli version of "Sesame Street." Danny Labin, an executive at the Israeli television station that co-produces the Israeli "Sesame Street," expressed concerns, calling the act "extremely unfortunate."
The funding cuts should provide an important lesson to the Palestinians as well. They should learn that diversifying their sources of funding is vital not only for the survival of worthwhile programs like "Sharaa' Simsim" but also for their national independence. The Palestinians should not accept a partnership that forces them to choose between an educational show for children and their statehood appeal at the United Nations.
Ibrahim Sharqieh is a fellow in foreign policy at The Brookings Institution and deputy director of the Brookings Doha Center in Qatar. He holds a PhD from George Mason University's Conflict Analysis and Resolution School. Follow him on Twitter: @sharqieh and Facebook: Ibrahim Sharqieh


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Charlie Brennan's attempts to make all public - jameson245 - 08-15-2017
Charlie Brennan: Why I fought for the Ramsey indictment's release
By Charlie Brennan Camera Staff Writer
The Daily Camera reported Jan. 27 in a front-page exclusive that the JonBenet Ramsey grand jury had voted, more than 13 years before, to indict both John and Patsy Ramsey on a charge of felony child abuse resulting in death.
Before that day, the true actions of those 12 Boulder County citizens had been misreported. The public had long been told that jurors had not taken a vote, or, alternatively, that they had elected not to indict anyone.
The January story, under my byline, was the culmination of literally years' worth of reporting and source development, finally reaching fruition only after I joined the Camera in November 2012. The Camera offered me the full editorial support required to report on the grand jury's conclusions, with sourcing and credibility that would justify its publication.
People have asked me numerous times in recent weeks, given that one target of the 1999 indictment died long ago and that the statute of limitations on child abuse resulting in death expired, why was it important to secure the actual Ramsey indictment -- having already reported on its existence?
I offer a brief anecdote. Several weeks following publication of the Camera's grand jury exclusive, I had lunch with a man who had worked the Ramsey case intensively for a local law enforcement agency in the immediate days, weeks and months following JonBenet's death.
During our meal, he asked me, "Are you saying that this was an informal straw poll of the jury, a show of hands or something, or are you saying that there is really a piece of paper with the box checked off and the signature -- the whole 9 yards?"
It was the latter, I told him. He put down his fork, shaking his head slightly, saying, "Holy (expletive)."
This is when I realized there was yet more work to do. Despite what I'd considered a thorough and well-sourced presentation of the grand jury indictment story weeks earlier, the maybe-it's-true, maybe-it-isn't skepticism that has attached like fungus over the years to the Ramsey saga might reduce this part of the story, too, to urban myth.
Now, one of the most pivotal events in the nearly 17-year Ramsey drama is fully out in the light.
Twelve citizens of this county labored for 13 months, through what jurors told me were often difficult and challenging sessions, and ultimately rendered their best decision. This, the public was never told.
Then-District Attorney Alex Hunter, we now know, exercised the discretion and power of his office by declining to sign and prosecute their indictment. This, the public was also never told.
The legal standard grand jurors were required to meet in order to indict was mere probable cause. That's the same standard a cop on the street needs to slap handcuffs on a suspect and then seek charges in court.
Hunter would have been forced to meet a much higher standard of proof -- beyond a reasonable doubt -- to convert the indictment into a conviction at trial. Although he has never discussed his thinking publicly, it is obvious Hunter did not believe there was adequate evidence to meet that more imposing burden before a jury.
Hunter did not make his historic decision in a vacuum. His thinking evolved in frequent consultation with veteran metro-area prosecutors such as Bob Grant and Bill Ritter, then the district attorneys of Adams and Denver counties, respectively. The day-to-day grand jury process was steered by another veteran prosecutor, Michael Kane, whose counsel Hunter also valued and heeded. Mitch Morrissey, now the Denver district attorney, was also part of Hunter's inner circle.
There is a reason that criminal actions are officially recorded as "The People" versus a named defendant. The courts belong to the people, and transparency of the courts is a central pillar on which our system is based. There was no transparency -- until today -- surrounding the Ramsey grand jury's final days and ultimate decision.
Judge Robert Lowenbach, in considering the suit brought by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and myself, noted, "There is no precedent in Colorado regarding the question of whether an indictment signed by the foreman of the Grand Jury but unsigned by the District Attorney is subject to disclosure to the general public."
But Judge Lowenbach apparently didn't deem this a very close call. It took him only eight working days, from hearing oral arguments, to issue a ruling that the grand jury's actions constituted an "official action," therefore permitting the indictment's release to -- and inspection by -- the public.
I believe the events of recent weeks, culminating in Judge Lowenbach's decision, may shape precedent in Colorado law, for what was, admittedly, a rare occurrence in grand jury proceedings. While grand jury witnesses and their testimony remain shielded for good reason, the ultimate decisions of juries and prosecutors must be public if the people are to retain any faith or trust in the rule of law.
Journalism has been called the rough first draft of history. The first and subsequent drafts relating to the Ramsey grand jury, which I consider one of the most critical chapters of the Ramsey story, had it wrong. Now, the record stands corrected and completed.
Two reporters stood outside JonBenet's home Dec. 26, 1996, at the time the coroner's staff brought the child's body out into the cold night and harsh light of an enduring public obsession. I was one of the two. Never did I suspect that 17 years later, the saga would still be unfolding.
One installment of the drama may now, finally, be at a conclusion.
Time has taught me better than to believe that the larger story is finally at an end.
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The last time there was a "Mad Max" movie was 25 years ago. Since that time, Mel Gibson has gone on to universal acclaim as the director of "Braveheart," followed by universal disdain as the guy who badmouthed Jews during a DUI stop. These are still dark days for Mel, but the character that made him into a worldwide megastar is about to experience a considerable rebirth. In fact, not only is original "Max" director George Miller prepping a fourth film in the series (with actor Tom Hardy now in the title role), he's planning a FIFTH as well, as filming the two sequels back to back. The folks at Twitch have the details:
George Miller is working on not one but TWO new Mad Max films, the duo slated to be shot back to back. The title already known to the public is Mad Max: Fury Road and word is that Fury Road will be followed immediately by Mad Max: Furiosa. The two films will reportedly be shot back to back for rapid release.
I like the title "Furiosa." It reminds of "Fantasia," only with the added component of blind anger. Works for me. George Miller has one of the more eclectic filmographies of any major director working today. This is a guy who's done "The Road Warrior" and followed it up with things like "Babe: Pig In The City" and "Happy Feet." He's also directed only four movies in the past 23 years. So we're now faced with the prospect of Miller suddenly returning to his ultraviolent post-apocalyptic roots, and doing it TWICE, in quick fashion.
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Since ancient times it has been known that the child in the womb adopts impressions from its surroundings and the behaviour of its mother, and also starts learning things. This fact has now been confirmed by modern science.
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The health of the parents is directly responsible for the health of a child. Not only their physical health, but also their psychological and spiritual health affects the child in the womb. The surrounding environment, the food, the activities, in fact everything the mother is exposed to during the pregnancy directly affects the child.
The ancient scriptures and Ayurveda prescribe a particular daily practice for the pregnant woman. Along with the prescription of diet, Yoga, and routine body care, instructions are also given for reading material, subjects of discussion, and music and mantras to be listened to. The sound of the veena (Indian string instrument which is held by the Goddess Saraswati), flute and Samaveda mantras gives health to the pregnant woman and the child within. It is possible to give energy for the development of the body, mind and soul of the child in the womb by listening to special music.
This album is based on traditional practices and prepared after much research, with the hope that children born with good health, intelligence and love will ensure a bright future for our planet.
This album is the first of its kind in the world. It is a must for every pregnant woman.
1. Atharvaveda And Yaiurveda Mantras: Dr. Shri Balaji Tambe
2. Address To The Child: Shri Amitabh Bachchan
3. Garbha - Sanrakshaka - Tantrokta - Mantra: Dr. Shri Balaji Tambe And Smt Madhuri Karmarkar
4. Rigveda Mantra: Shri Balkrishna Pujari And Shri Mandar Khaladkar
5. Shri Maharudra Mantra: Dr. Shri Balaji Tambe
6. Vira - Rasa - Sanskara - Shloka: Shri Sanjeev Abhyankar
7. Instrumental Music
8. Aumkara - Panchatattva - Bijamantra: Dr. Shri Balaji Tambe And Shri Sanjeev Abhyankar
9. Rigveda Mantra: Shri Balakrishnan Pujari And Shri Mandar Khaladkar
10. Samaveda Mantra: Shri Mandar Khaladkar And Shri Vilas Dixit
11. Veena Instrumental: Shri Narayan Mani
12. Atma Sanskara Shatkam: Dr. Shri Balaji Tambe
13. Ashirvachanam: Sant Baba Ramsinghji Maharaj
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Sant Baba Ramsinghji Maharaj, Smt. Madhuri Karmakar
Address to the Child: Shri Amitabh Bachchan
Vedic Chants: Shri Balkrishna Pujari, Shri Vilas Dixit, Shri Mandar Khaladkar
Veena: Narayan Mani
Flute: Vijay Tambe
Keyboards: Raju Tambe
Santoor: Ulla Sachers
Clarinet: Priti Ruttkowski
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Yesterday I went to Healdsburg, California. Healdsburg has a traditional downtown square edged by stores and businesses. In the middle of wine country it has evolved into a very trendy place. Wonderful shops, bookstores and cafes. The little fabric store is stocked with exquisite fabric some rarely seen in chain stores. The Swiss eyelet trim was so fine it looked handmade. I spent at least an hour if not more slowly looking at every bolt.
These are photos from the web as I did not have a camera with me. Next time I will take pictures inside some shops that you would just love.
I really needed to get out of the house and visit with a dear friend.
A while ago I posted an antique marriage certificate. I have since learned how to straighten, crop and paint an image. So here it is again. It is so beautiful!
Another frame from a 1850's invitation
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(Northwestern Louisiana)...6'4'', 235...Jackie Larue Smith. . .10th-round draft pick, 1963. . . Talented receiver, punishing blocker, fierce competitor, excellent runner. . . Played in five Pro Bowls, 1967-1971. . . All-NFL, 1967, 1969. . .Had 40 or more catches seven seasons. . . Played in 210 games. . . Leading tight end receiver at retirement with 480 receptions, 7,918 yards, 40 TDs. . . Played in Super Bowl XIII with Cowboys. . .Born February 23, 1940, in Columbia, Mississippi.
Jackie Smith, a 6-4, 235-pound tight end, was a fixture for 15 years with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1963 to 1977. He finished his career with the Dallas Cowboys in 1978. At the time of his retirement, he ranked as the all-time receiver among tight ends with 480 receptions for 7,918 yards and 40 touchdowns.
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Randy Rogers Gets Married
Randy Rogers, hitmaker of 'Steal You Away' and frontman of the Randy Rogers Band, recently got hitched to Chelsea Cai Dowlearn, and they stole away to the beautiful island of Maui to tie the knot.
The couple eloped on March 27, saying their vows against a gorgeous sunset backdrop on the beach in Maui, according to Country Weekly, and it was an intimate occasion, with only the bride, groom and officiant present. "We just kind of wanted to make it easy for our families and fun for us," Rogers says. Surprising, the Randy Rogers Band's bass player, Jon Richardson, was also in Hawaii eloping with his new bride. Great minds think alike!
Rogers apparently had an incredibly exciting few days before his wedding. "We had opened for Merle Haggard and I got to meet Merle for the first time," he shares. "The same week that we got to open for George Strait at the Houston Rodeo. Then I got married," he says, laughing. "That was a good week. Great week!"
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The U.S. "new community" movement of the 1960s and 1970s attempted a grand experiment. In response to criticisms of contemporary trends in suburban development, akin to today's criticisms of urban sprawl, developers and the professionals that they employed embarked on the construction of communities that differed in many ways from the prevailing pattern of suburban development.
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text: Moot Court International Criminal Court Moot Court Do you want to learn many highly relevant practical legal skills and to have a great experience by participating in the ICC Moot Court Competition 2020? Send your application to email@example.com. Application deadline is August 31st, 2019. For more information, check out the whole call for application, the experience reports and the competition cases of the previous years on the right. 1) What is the International Criminal Court Moot Court? Every year, around 60 teams from all over the world participate in the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition in The Hague, simulating the proceedings of the International Criminal Court in a fictitious dispute. The Competition involves collaboration with judges from international courts and tribunals, professors of international law and international criminal law, and other legal professionals. 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In case you missed it, Victoria's Secret recently launched a new lingerie collection. Entitled "Go East," it's the kind of overt racism masked behind claims of inspired fashion and exploring sexual fantasy that makes my skin crawl.
From the website: "Your ticket to an exotic adventure: a sexy mesh teddy with flirty cutouts and Eastern-inspired florals. Sexy little fantasies, there's one for every sexy you." The collection varies in its level of exoticism. The "Sexy Little Geisha" is a perversion of its reference, featuring a sultry white model donned in lingerie, chopsticks in her hair, fan in her hand. Other items in the collection include red sleepwear and nightgowns with cherry blossoms. I might have glossed over some of these pieces entirely–except the catalog descriptions had me reeling. "Indulge in touches of Eastern delight." Translation: "Buying these clothes can help you experience the Exotic East and all the sexual fantasies that come along with it, without all the messy racial politics!"
When someone creates a collection like this, making inauthentic references to "Eastern culture" (whatever that means) with hints of red or a fan accessory or floral designs, it reinforces a narrative that says that all Asian cultures–and their women–are exotic, far away but easy to access. It's a narrative that says the culture can be completely stripped of its realness in order to fulfill our fantasies of a safe and non-threatening, mysterious East.
But when a company takes it one step further by developing a story about how the clothes can offer a sort of escape using explicit sexualized and exploitive language, it takes the whole thing to another level. It's a troubling attempt to sidestep authentic representation and humanization of a culture and opt instead for racialized fetishizing against Asian women.
There's a long-standing trend to represent Asian women as hypersexualized objects of fantasy, so it's telling that none of the models wearing the "Go East" collection appear to be Asian. Perhaps this is a way for the company to distance itself from accusations of racism, given the backlash of previous campaigns such as "Wild Thing," a fashion show segment in which black models wore "tribal" body paint and African-themed wraps. In the case of "Go East," Victoria's Secret is avoiding a stereotype by removing Asian women from the picture while still capitalizing on it. The lack of Asian women here simply exposes the deep-rooted nature of the Orientalist narrative, one that trades real humanness for access to culture. Besides, it can only feel sexy and exotic if it's on an "American" body–without the feeling of accessing something foreign or forbidden, there can be no fantasy.
I'm not trying to deny that people have their own unique sexual desires and sources of pleasure. But like all things, sex and sexuality don't live in a bubble. They intersect with our historical and cultural contexts. Donning a "sexy Geisha" outfit to get the ball rolling in the bedroom remains offensive because it confirms a paradigm in which Asian people and their culture can be modified and sexualized and appropriated for the benefit of the West. This particular kind of racism has existed for a long time, and we're far from moving beyond it.
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The Emmy-winning actress will be back for another season of her HBO comedy Veep, the network announced Wednesday. The show's third season will have 10 episodes and air in 2014.
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Protecting your identity and personal information from prying eyes online is now becoming an increasingly difficult task. Loopholes in your computer software abound, granting hackers, thieves and other malcontents easy and unhindered access to your confidential information.
This page serves as a good starting point for educating yourself on the many dangers that currently abound on the Internet and the various methods you can use to protect yourself online.
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- Identity Theft is an entire section devoted to the topic of protecting yourself against this dangerous and fast-spreading threat.
- Fake Checks Scams offers valuable information as to how fake check scams work, and how to avoid becoming a victim.
All the sections have been taken from the Federal Trade Commission's website on Identity Theft, the FakeChecks website, as well as OnGuardOnline, the FTC's website for practical information on protecting yourself online.
I. 7 Practices for Safer Computing
Seven practical tips for a safer online experience.
- Protect your personal information. It's valuable.
- Know who you're dealing with.
- Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as a firewall, and update them all regularly.
- Be sure to set up your operating system and Web browser software properly, and update them regularly.
- Protect your passwords.
- Back up important files.
- Learn who to contact if something goes wrong online.
II. Identity Theft
What is identity theft?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.
Identity theft is serious. While some identity theft victims can resolve their problems quickly, others spend hundreds of dollars and many days repairing damage to their good name and credit record. Some consumers victimized by identity theft may lose out on job opportunities, or be denied loans for education, housing or cars because of negative information on their credit reports. In rare cases, they may even be arrested for crimes they did not commit.
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How do fake check scams work?
There are many variations of the scam. It usually starts with someone offering to:
- Buy something you advertised for sale.
- Pay you to work at home.
- Give you an "advance" on a sweepstakes you've won.
- Give you the first installment on the millions you'll receive for agreeing to transfer money in a foreign country to your bank account for safekeeping.
The scammers often claim to be in other countries and say it's too difficult to pay you directly, so they'll have someone in the U.S. who owes them money send you a check or money order. The amount of the check or money order may be more than you're owed, so you're instructed to deposit it and wire the rest to the scammer or to someone else. In some cases, the scammer promises to transfer money directly to your bank account. You provide your account information for an electronic fund transfer. Instead, the crook sends your bank a phony check or money order with instructions to deposit it in your account. When you check your balance, it looks like the funds have arrived. Whatever the set-up, the result is the same — after you've wired the money, you find out that the check or money order has bounced.
* Content for the articles in this section has been taken from the Federal Trade Commission Website, http://onguardonline.gov and their website on Identity Theft, http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/ as well as the FakeChecks website at http://www.fakechecks.org


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The amount of air pollutants in China's bustling commercial center of Shanghai were reportedly ten times higher on Monday than the level considered safe by the World Health Organization, leading officials to issue a warning telling the elderly and children to say indoors.
According to a report in Bloomberg, the official warning comes one day after 35,000 athletes participated in the annual Shanghai International Marathon. Some runners reportedly wore face-masks during the race, while others complained of lung pain after finishing the grueling event.
While China has been commended for decades of explosive growth that has pulled hundreds of millions out of poverty, experts warn that the government must address ongoing environmental damage caused by the country's economic revival.


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Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew herself up in car near a police building in Russia's Dagestan region on Saturday, injuring 11 policemen and passers-by, Russian media reported.
Dagestan, an ethnically mixed, mostly Muslim region between Chechnya and the Caspian Sea, has become the most violent province in the North Caucasus, where insurgents say they are fighting to carve out an Islamic state out of southern Russia.
The bomb was detonated after police stopped the car to check the driver's documents, some 100 metres from the regional police ministry in the centre of Makhachkala, the regional capital.
Police sources told local media the only person killed was the bomber, whom they identified as the former wife of two militants. It is not unusual for women to carry out suicide bombings in the region. They are often the widows of militants.
Two policemen injured in the blast were in a critical condition, police said, with nine other people requiring hospital treatment.
There has been a surge in violence in the region in recent weeks. The latest attack comes days after two car bombs in Makhachkala killed four people and injured dozens more on Monday.
At least 405 people were killed in Dagestan in violence linked to the insurgency last year, according to the Caucasian Knot website, which tracks developments in the region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered law enforcement authorities to ensure insurgents do not attack the 2014 Winter Olympics next February in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, which is close to the North Caucasus.
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April 29, 2008
Okay, so Ted Turner's not a people person. But, he has a plan to bring the world's population down to 2 billion– a figure substantially less than current numbers– that he says would allow for a better standard of living… for everyone.
Though it might be trying for the world to adopt the brutal one-child policy of China, it would, ideally, help humanity to avoid the nightmare cannibalism scenario Turner claims we otherwise face in the wake of global warming.
Ted Turner used his Southern charm to calm worries that he longed for 95% decline from current population levels during a question and answer session– as the billionaire eugenicist was quoted in Audubon magazine more than a decade ago.
"That's not really true," Turner told members of Philly 9/11 Truth. He instead cited 2 billion as the target– a mere 2/3 reduction of the human population — which he claims would allow 'everyone' to have a decent standard of living, including a "refrigerator and air conditioner."
The 9/11 Truth activists probed the billionaire on how he would achieve these population goals– citing policymakers like Henry Kissinger who advocate using 'food as weapon.'
Turner commented, "The way I think we should get there is have a voluntary one child per family for the next hundred years… like they do in China now."
Despite the fact that Turner himself has 5 children, he has put forward this view a number of times before. "We're too many people; that's why we have global warming," he told PBS's Charlie Rose in April. "Too many people are using too much stuff."
"On a voluntary basis, everybody in the world's got to pledge to themselves that one or two children is it," Turner added during the April 2008 interview.
|Ted Turner pictured with fellow eugenics enthusiast David Rockefeller, who have both contributed massive funds to population control efforts worldwide.
China's policies have been heavily criticized not only for the gross human rights violations against its dehumanized population, but also for its peer-pressure affect on the rest of the world to adopt similar polices. China, too, started with a so-called 'voluntary' policy which then led to fines and only later to more extreme punishments for having more than one child.
In the name of global warming and environmentalism, children have now been blamed as 'part of the problem' and calls to limit children have now saturated the Western World.
In the third world, Turner has contributed literally billions to population reduction, namely through United Nations programs , leading the way for the likes of Bill & Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett (Gates father, for one, has long been a leading board member of Planned Parenthood and a top eugenicist).
These same figures have also donated vast sums of money for vaccination programs that many have identified as part of the problem.
Members of Philly 9/11 Truth also asked Turner about being the largest land owner in North America. Turner suggested that his vast acreage– estimated at more than 2 million acres— was being put to good use, deflecting claims of hypocrisy.
Turner has also been criticized recently for advocating the production of corn-based ethanol, which has now been blamed by the U.N. and others for causing food shortages and increased poverty, particularly in the 3rd World.
Philly 9/11 Truth also confronted the unrepentant Turner after the event to further criticize his involvement with globalist agendas that continue to pursue drastic population reduction at the cost of dignity and respect for the masses of humanity.
In 1996, Turner stated in an interview with Audubon Magazine that a 95% population reduction would be ideal. Below is his quote.
"A total population of 250-300 million people, a 95% decline from present levels, would be ideal."
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Swift Transportation Co. Inc. (NYSE: SWFT), is celebrating the men and women of the armed forces by offering them a new career in trucking. Swift is committed to providing career opportunities for the heroes of our country, by providing 1,000 full scholarships to Veterans to attend a Swift Academy of their choice. The transportation leader is offering full scholarships to veterans with a 1-year commitment, as well as a $1,000 tuition discount to Selective Reserves and National Guard with a 1-year commitment.
"At Swift, we are happy to honor and celebrate the bravery and courage of our U.S. veterans. We believe these men and women deserve the utmost respect from all of us, and we want to help those who might be interested in a truck driving career," said Scott Barker, Vice President Safety, Recruiting and Driver Development.
Barker says former military personal are a great fit for Swift because their values and work ethics align with what the company looks for in quality candidates.
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Snap o' the Day: Senff Gates
Borrowing its words from Proverbs 24:3 and 24:4, this inscription in the left Senff Gate along University Avenue (designed by Lincoln Memorial architect Henry Bacon and photographed in October) notes the importance of learning. The one on the right, however, reminds that UVA's vaunted Honor Code may soon be altered.
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I've said it before, but as a California transplant, I've really come to love what fall has to offer on the East Coast. I've since found myself trying to explain the wonders of leaf peeping and apple picking to my West Coasters and I have to admit, it is something you have to experience yourself at least once to fully appreciate.
A few pictures from a perfect fall day spent with some of my best girls at the Warwick Applefest and picking apples at Soons Orchard in New Hampton. (Editor's note: I will admit that while my industrious ladybirds went on to make delicious confections with our spoils, I instead focused on procuring some apple cider to mull…and add bourbon to. One must have one's priorities in order.)
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Hey, hey, hey….I just went Apple picking too. But here in Cali! Okay so my pictures are not as beautiful as yours and it was way less festive and colorful but I apple picked apples nonetheless! Love your blog!
Gosh, this looks amazing! I love the sound of "apple butter". Do you have the recipe? The apples in England are perfection at this moment too, lovely and tart with a tinge of sweetness.


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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Side dish for chapathi - Part 2
Potato Broccoli Sabzi from Jaya Wagle of Jayaspace.
Green beans and moong dal sabzi from Jaya Wagle of Jayaspace.
Thanks Jaya.
The following entries are from Jyoti of Panch Pakwan.
Yennegai badanekai (Stuffed Brinjal).
Dum Aloo.
Matar Paneer.
Thanks Jyoti.
Pakoda Kadhi from Kamala Bhoopathy of cook at ease.
Thanks Kamala.
Bhutte Ka Kees from Kanchan of Kitchen Gossip.
Alu Kanda / Arbi Masala from Kanchan of Kitchen Gossip.
Thanks Kanchan.
The following entries are from Kayal of Kayal's kitchen.
Paneer Potato Masala
Cauliflower Pepper Curry
Veg Korma
Thanks Kayal.
Channa Masala from Lata Raja of Flavours and Tastes.
Thanks Lata.
Aloo Matar Capsicum (Potato, Peas and Capsicum Curry) from Lissie of Salt and spice.
Thanks Lissie.
Bharwan Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) from Mansi Twist to the taste.
Thanks Mansi.
Aloo Capsicum from Minu of Chettinad Fiesta.
Thanks Minu.
Bombay Chutney from Mythreyi Dilip of Specialty recipes from My(e) Kitchen.
Thanks Mythreyi.
North Indian Style Aloo Palak from Nisha Mudliar of Nisha's kitchen.
Thanks Nisha.
The following entries are contributed by Padma of Padma's recipes.
Aloo Palak
Black Eye Beans Kurma
Dry Val Dhal
Butter Beans Kurma
Mushroom Kurma
Navarathna Kurma
Thanks Padma.
This slide is dedicated to : Padma and Pari Vasisht.
The below are from Padma of Padma's recipes.
Palak Paneer
Palak Channa
Ridgegourd Masala
Soya Chunks and Peas Gravy
Whole Masoor Masala
Thanks Padma.
Next comes Pari vasisht of Foodelicious.
Aloo Gobi mattar
Bottlegourd in milk
channa masala
Dhaba style palak paneer
Dum arvi
This slide is completely dedicated to Pari Vasisht of Foodelicious.
Garbanzo & Paneer Curry
Healthy Pumpkin raita
Hyderabadi Bhagare Baingan
Kadai Paneer
Lazzatdar Pumpkin subzi
Nadir Yakhni
Paneer kaju pasanda
Paneer peas and potato curry
Punjabi style jeera aloo
Rajma Rasmisa
Steamed B&B kofta curry
Bharaleli Vaangi
Gheeya Makhanwala
Platform Potato Curry
Methi Baingan Bartha
Okra in Poppy and sesame.
Tangy Palak in dhal
Thanks Pari.
Creamy butter beans and green peas from Parita of Parita's kitchen.
Thanks Parita.
The following entries are from Pavithra of Dishes from my kitchen.
Paneer Butter Masala
Milky Mushroom Curry
Grilled Corn Palak
Mushroom Pepper Masala
Mushroom Potato Curry
Gobi Mutter Dry Curry
Thanks Pavithra.
Kobbari Pulusu Coconut gravy from Prasu of Prasu kitchen.
Thanks Prasu.
16 comments:
- Sanghi said...
Nice roundup viki.. shows your hard work..! good job!:)
- Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7:29:00 PM
- Nandinis food said...
Wonderful roundup! You have done a great job! Tempting side dishes!
- Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7:43:00 PM
- Pari Vasisht said...
Dear Viki, in my slide the maithi baingan bharta displays Nadir Yakhni and yakhni has not got displayed at all in the slide. I hope you can correct that.
- Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:09:00 PM
- Kanchan said...
Hats Off to your Hard Work Viki!
I guess ppl can just bookmark your roundup and no need to think what to prepare for nearly a whole year !
- Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:15:00 PM
- Raks said...
Good Job :)
- Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:11:00 PM
- Parita said...
Awesome..no more words!
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:06:00 AM
- Priya Suresh said...
Awesome roundup again..delicious dishes..
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:00:00 AM
- Unknown said...
yummy round up...
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:05:00 AM
- Gita Jaishankar said...
Hats off dear :) The roundup is awesome...you must be working so hard for this event..great job Viki :)
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:27:00 AM
- Vikis Kitchen said...
Thank you my friends.
Pari: I will correct it now. Thanks for pointing out. Its a great help dear.
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:53:00 AM
- chakhlere said...
Amazing round up viki!! What a nice collection. Waiting for mine.
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:11:00 AM
- Sailaja Damodaran said...
mouth watering recipes.....yummy
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:36:00 AM
- Raje said...
gr8 work Vicky. Amazing responses. Looking forward to the rest.
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:09:00 PM
- Padma said...
Nice round up Viki... so many mouthwatering dishes... good job :)
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:36:00 PM
- Jyoti V said...
Wow nice round up..Gr8t work done!
Lovely dishes...
- Thursday, September 24, 2009 8:27:00 AM
- lissie said...
great job, Viki! very good collection of yummy recipes...
- Sunday, September 27, 2009 3:41:00 AM


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December 14th, 2011
Im a mom and I work full-time, so Im usually scrambling to get too much done in too little time. Always multitasking is said to be bad for the brain, but its how I function: folding laundry while watching TV, helping kids with homework while cooking dinner, scraping yet another mystery stain from my good work sweater while attempting to pay a few bills you get the idea.
My latest discovery, and its an indulgent one, is the audiobook. Although I love reading, I rarely get time to sit down and do it. But with my iPod in tow, that long car ride or even the jog to stave off holiday poundage becomes an enjoyable excuse to slip into a great book by listening.
Cecil County Public Library just launched an even easier way to get audiobooks, for free, from the convenience of your own home. OneClick Digital provides a great selection of downloadable audiobooks, most of which are always available (no holds necessary!) Grab your library card, create an account, and youre set to start browsing. Will listening to an audiobook make all dreaded tasks fun? Probably not, but it certainly makes them more enjoyable. So, excuse me as I turn on my audiobook, take a deep breath, and decide which items to tackle next on my to-do list…
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Joined: 11 Mar 2005
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:33 pm
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Oh, yes David, it was goood!!. Chez Michel is a Breton restaurant, I forgot to mention it. There were other strangely named dishes, but we arrived at 10/30 p.m. (after -theatre) and some of the dishes weren't available anymore. Still, I think that I might give this restaurant another chance, I liked it, my LA friend-less so.
I forgot to mention that, of course, we also stayed the obligatory half hour in line , together with mostly japanese tourist- at Laduree's in Rue Royale for the macarons. I prefer the Rue du Bac shop, it's much nicer and less touristic. I still think that Pierre Herme's macarons are better , though I don't really fancy his over-sweet and over priced gateaux. Well, life is difficult...
When are you going to cross the ocean, dear David? And if in Europe, why not a "saut" over the Mare Nostrum to the Holy LAnd?? I promise you very very good food!!
No more war, what's wrong with a little peace, eh?
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:56 pm
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Ah Breton! I so much want to do a tour of Brittany and Normandy(probable ancestral home) before I enter my dottage! Might try for Europe this October, but only for a few days. A separate trip your way is percolating in my mind somewhere for sure. "Mare Nostrum"---haven't run across that in decades!!
And yeah, whats wrong with a little bit o' peace eh???
Vivant Linguae Mortuae!!
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:26 pm
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Judy, I will also be in Paris from the 10th thru the 17th
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Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:25 am
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Judy is the packing done? Has the countdown begun?
I'll bet you're a champion packer, now that I think of it. And traveler. But newbie Parisienne
Just think, this time next year you can say "Last April, in Paris...."
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Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:15 pm
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I'm jealous!!!!! I'm patiently saving for a Paris trip in 2009 hopefully
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Location: buried under a pile of books somewhere in Adelaide, South Australia
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:41 am
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Packed, gingerpale? Not yet. We fly out tomorrow, in about 16 hours, so there's still heaps of time
It's so easy to pack when all I really need to think about are a few clothes, a few presents and, most important, my reading matter for the next 3 weeks. It's harder to pack when we're taking a kayak, or a bike, or a few teenage boys and a ton of food.
We discovered that our upright freezer has died this morning, so I have just thrown out all the thawed contents. Thank goodness we found it before we left and not in 3 weeks' time. I'm not sure what's wrong with it, and at this stage I really don't care. I'll think about it when we get home.
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like your attitude, and bon voyage!
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:37 pm
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Ah, April in Paris. I, too, am joining those Americans with the plummeting dollar in our lovely new green color. Perhaps I will make it to Paris with a new president? Though there is a chance I, too, will come in October.
Simone--I'm plotting coming to the Holy Land next winter, perhaps around January. I'll have two cousins living there then...will you feed me too or was that offer only for David?
Don't forget the cannolis!
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:46 pm
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good thing I have packed a stack of stroopwafels to bring as gifts after reading Clotildes post today. Just a few more nights, Judy and Debbie
(and I won't tell about the other dutch goodies...
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Of course I'll feed you too Lady A.
I understand you are coming in october forthe autumn holidays, New Year and Succhot. Just announce yourself, I'll be happy to mett you!.
So , Luckt Parisian girls, when aare you going to meet? And don;t forget your camera, Like I did when meeting with Debbie in MArch!
No more war, more of those unpronounceable but delicious dutch cookies!!!
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Sorry, October is Paris, January is Israel!! Welcome, anytime!!!
No more war
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:37 pm
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I just don't understand why it took me 47 years to visit this most beautiful city. Now I see why people love it so much and keep coming back here. It's amazing.
We only have a few days left before we fly home and there's still so much to see and do. We have done almost everything that was on my 'wishlist' - visit Pere Lachaise Cemetery and see Gertrude and Alice's grave, visit Giverny in Spring, eat real French macarons, eat the end off a warm baguette while strolling along a Parisian street, see Toulouse Lautrec's "In Bed" at the Musee d'Orsay.
On the spur of the moment very late last night, we hired a car and drove to the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux. We knew Debbie and Wayne were planning to attend, but in the excitement of us going to and from the UK this week, we didn't really think about Anzac Day until the last minute and hadn't discussed it much with Debbie and Wayne.
We got to the Australian Memorial in the early hours of this morning, slept in the car for a couple of hours, then went to the service. There were about 5000 people there and we really didn't think we'd be able to find Debbie and Wayne, but as chance would have it, we stood right next to them at the service! An amazing coincidence. The service was excellent and we're so pleased we went.
I'll post some photos soon, I promise.
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Oh Judy your post made my day--it sounds like your trip was truly everything you wanted it to be. I remember you and Debbie writing about Anzac day here!
-- of course everyone will be dying to see!
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Oh Jude---I'm so glad you two are having such a good time! It's always a concern that a place can be so overhyped it cannot help but let one down, but Paris cannot be overhyped!! Best to Greg!
Vivant Linguae Mortuae!!
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I think a lot of us are eagerly awaiting some reports on the get together. Hope this time, there will be pictures. I remember last November when Debbie and I had our little get-together, neither one of us had a camera. The same happened when Debbie met Simona for lunch. Please tell me that's not a trend!
"A man hath no better thing under the sun than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry."
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Lawyers for the "Frasier" star and Camille Grammer reportedly told a Los Angeles court judge Monday they'd struck a deal to keep their divorce on the fast track, with details of a financial arrangement to be worked out at a later date.
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