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A Star in the Night wins Catholic Writers Guild Seal Of Approval Award
On January 18, 2011, A Star in the Night, written by Jennifer Gladen and illustrated by K.C. Snider, was awarded the Catholic Writers Guild (CWG) Seal of Approval (SOA) award. The award is given to fiction and non-fiction books which are consistent with Church teaching and are faithful to the Magesterium.
A Star in the Night is a story about Christmas and its real meaning. Is it all about the shopping, gifts, cookies and parties? Or is there something more David is missing?
As taken from the book's blurb: "David makes his way home on Christmas Eve and sees this is no ordinary night. Accompanied by a shimmering star and some tough decisions, David encounters three experiences that will change his view of Christmas forever. Join David on his wondrous journey home. "
Just what are some people saying about A Star in the Night?
"A touching tale with a great Christmas message."
--Cheryl C. Malandrinos , December 1, 2010
"Great book for the holiday season - true meaning of Christmas"
--Customer, Barnes and Noble.com
Jennifer Gladen is a children's author, mother of three and teacher who lives and writes in Pennsylvania. She has written several children's books, stories and articles, and started her own Catholic e-zine titled My Light Magazine. When not writing, teaching or mothering, she enjoys singing in her local parish choir on Sundays.
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Lipotropic is a term that describes a compound that breaks down fat. For some commercial dietary supplements, lipotropic means choline. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, the human body does produce choline naturally. It is an essential nutrient that helps to build cell membranes and works to transport fat. It is a component in metabolism. A lipotropic diet may refer to supplements that help liver functioning or foods rich in choline. You should not take a dietary supplement, including a lipotropic, without consulting your physician.
Even though your body produces small amounts of choline, the primary lipotropic, you must also get some of this essential nutrient from your diet. Choline is found in phospholipids, a specialized fat molecule. When you ingest food that contains fat and cholesterol, it goes to the liver. From there, your body will transport these components to areas in need. A deficiency of the nutrient choline can lead to a condition known as fatty liver, an accumulation of fat on the surface of the organ.
Choline is a component found in most B-complex vitamins, according to Drugs.com. The goal of a lipotropic diet program is to increase the transport of fat from the liver. Medical weight loss clinic NexSlim describes a lipotropic supplement as a compound that enhances liver function to speed up fat removal. There is no clinical data to support the use of a lipotropic supplement to lose weight. Lipotropic supplements may help the liver to dispose of fat more efficiently.
The best source of lipotropics may be food. The Linus Pauling Institute explains choline is found in milk, eggs, liver and peanuts. The Food and Nutrition Board recommends adults ingest at least 425 to 550mg of choline each day for a healthy diet. For example, one 8 oz. glass of skim milk has 38mg of choline and one egg contains 126mg. Most individuals do not need supplemental lipotropics. You should not take a vitamin supplement unless your doctor recommends it.
There are many benefits to ensuring your body gets the necessary amount of choline. A 2008 study by researchers from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine founds that increasing choline in the body may help to reduce the risk of breast cancer. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, choline deficiency may play a role in the development of liver cancer. It is unclear whether increasing dietary lipotropics will aid in weight loss by increasing the metabolism of fat. You must reduce calories and increase exercise.
Your body requires some lipotropics to maintain a healthy liver, but too many may result in toxicity. The Linus Pauling Institute warns that 10 to 16g a day of choline may cause body odor, vomiting, increased saliva and sweating. The FNB states the tolerable level of dietary choline is 3.5g for adults. You should not begin a lipotropic diet without talking to your doctor first. Some supplements will interfere with prescription medications.

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For ten months in 1983, the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) scanned more than 96 percent of the sky. IRAS was a joint project of the US, UK and the Netherlands. The IRAS mission performed an unbiased, sensitive all sky survey at 12, 25, 60 and 100 µm. The satellite design and survey strategy were optimized for maximally reliable detection of point sources. Pointed observations, known as Additional Observations or AOs, were also done, interspersed with the survey observations.
This path-breaking infrared satellite doubled the number of known astronomical sources and made numerous important scientific advances. IRAS discoveries included a disk of dust grains around the star Vega, six new comets, and very strong infrared emission from interacting galaxies as well as wisps of warm dust called infrared cirrus which could be found in almost every direction of space. IRAS also revealed for the first time the core of our galaxy, the Milky Way.
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August is hot, hot, hot—and so is the art in downtown Monroe and West Monroe!
As always on the first Thursday of every even-numbered month, people of all ages will visit with happy neighbors while reveling in live music, good food, and fine art. From 5 to 9 pm on August 4, all eight galleries (two in West Monroe and six in Monroe) will be open and displaying great art. Many of the artists will give artist talks, explaining the inspiration and technique underlying their creations.
The event is always free–the only expense is incurred if you decide to buy some original art. A special treat at this Crawl is a limited-edition poster, based on a large collage by local artist Emily Caldwell and designed by Downtown Arts Alliance President Kelsea McCrary, which will be available at several galleries.
On the West Monroe (Antique Alley) side of the river, the River Gallery features West Monroe artist Mary May. She recently won first place for her painting "Pure September" at the 2016 Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston. Subject matter includes portraits and musical instruments, along with urban landscapes and family pets. May studied under Nicola Vigini, along with many other artists in Texas and Louisiana, as she has been a professional artist for the last 20 years. The River Gallery, Louisiana's oldest and largest art co-op, includes up to thirty artists of all kinds; guests are welcomed with good food and live music.
Rick Sikes, curator of the Big Room Gallery on Art Alley in Monroe, presents well-known potter Gary Ratcliff, retired ULM art professor, as the lead exhibitor, demonstrating his pottery techniques as well as finished work. He will give an artist talk at 7 pm. Other artists showing at the Big Room will be Emily Caldwell, Callie White, Alyssa Guidry Posey, Amy Ouchley, and Stephanie Jordan. Of course, good food and drink is always available at the Big Room.
ARENDER studio + gallery is proud to present Chad Schoonmaker, a Baton Rouge-based artist specializing in acrylic on canvas. This bright body of work is occasionally sealed with resin and varies in size with an option for every art buyer's space. Chad's inspirations are his wife Allison and son Sam. Chad says, "Some call art their 'escape,' but for me it's more like home—my studio is where I feel most like myself." His pieces give the viewers a chance to install a window into their own emotional landscape and experience. He will give an artist talk at 7:30 pm.
The Garrett House, next to the river on South Grand, is open again, newly renovated for the August Crawl, with Nicole Duet as the guest artist. Duet is an assistant professor of drawing and painting as well as the director of the gallery at Louisiana Tech's School of Design. Curator Brooke Foy announces that Duet will give an artist talk at 6:30 pm.
On DeSiard Street, the Palace Gallery is hosting a North Louisiana native who has been a working artist since she could hold a crayon. Emily Ezell embraces both oil paint and chalk pastels to indulge her love for vibrant color and dynamic mark making. Ezell received her BFA in studio art from Louisiana Tech in 2008, and she will continue her education this fall when she moves to New York City to attend the New York Academy of Art's MFA program.
Lazy Days of Summer" is the theme for the artists at Sugar Gallery on Art Alley. From Burg Ransom's gorgeous sunsets to Melanie Douthit's coastal-inspired creations, everyone can relate as summer winds down. Leah Reitzell's textured Louisiana-themed paintings and Mary Thompson's rural-inspired and travel-themed work always draw great interest. Scott Stone will be on the landing with his guitars adorned with seashells and stones he collected on the coast. Stacy Medaries will be back in the "red room," so no one should miss out on the visual treat known as SUGAR!
Rumo's Gallery, on Antique Alley in West Monroe, is hosting Jonathan Clayton, a photography student at Louisiana Tech. He spent time teaching English in China, and his National Geographic-style photos document his time there, with both black and white and color photography. The curator is Austin Bantel; owners of the gallery are Russell and Morgan Moore. Music, food and drink are always a part of the evening at this great place.
Finally, back on Art Alley, Upstairs is pleased to exhibit a mixed bag of work in August. Artists include Angela Genusa, exhibiting her collages incorporating vintage materials in witty and uniquely creative pieces, and Jana Giles, showing "Sublime," a collection of intriguing photography from exotic places and well as close to home. The show also includes Kay McDonald and Anna Rowan's collaborative sculptures, made from found objects. Upstairs is co-curated by Anna Rowan and Emily Caldwell.
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Five SD ships used to film salty sci-fi action movie that opens Friday
San Diego military metal is on full, splashy display in "Battleship," a new movie that the Navy hopes will place its warships and blue camouflage uniforms in front of young gamers who might be future sailors.
The locally based destroyers Sampson and John Paul Jones and the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan appear as themselves on-screen. It could be argued that the ships are equally the heroes of this over-the-top action romp, which will open Friday.
The film also stars Taylor Kitsch as a screw-up officer turned leader and pop singer Rihanna in her film debut as a tough gunner's mate.
Most of the footage was shot in 2010 while the vessels were in Hawaii for the Rim of the Pacific multinational maritime exercises.
Last spring and summer, the director filmed aboard the John Paul Jones in and around San Diego and on the big-deck amphibious ship Bonhomme Richard while it sat in dry dock. The writers also went out on the San Diego destroyer Preble for research.
Local sailors were hired as extras. Others were simply caught on-screen doing their jobs.
The Navy officially says it is proud of the result, despite plenty of early grumbling in San Diego sailor circles about the premise. Here it is, no kidding: The Navy fights an advance team of aliens in an epic, take-no-prisoners shootout at sea that includes starting up the decommissioned battleship Missouri.
It's a different tack after "Act of Valor," the Hollywood feature released in February that stars actual Coronado-based Navy SEALs in an attempt to create an ultra-realistic portrait.
Director Peter Berg, known for his "Friday Night Lights" television series and movies "Hancock" and "The Kingdom," said he originally wanted to make films about serious naval engagements, such as the sinking of the Bismarck and the Indianapolis during World War II.
Those turned out to be downers, too tough to sell to Hollywood.
"Someone suggested Battleship. The thought of creating a naval story around a game felt to me like maybe I can sell it to my bosses, make a fun summer popcorn movie that has a really broad appeal — not just here but around the world — and wasn't quite so serious," Berg said during an interview with U-T San Diego last week.
"That gave me access to something I'm personally obsessed with, and that's the Navy and the ships and the men and women who operate them," said the 50-year-old director, the son of a Korean War-era Marine.
The plot is loosely based on Milton Bradley's 1967 board game — memorable line from its commercial: "You sank my battleship!" — that later became a video game and cellphone app.
Hasbro, which bought Milton Bradley in 1984, is pursuing movies based on several old-school games, including Candyland, Risk and the Ouija board.
Berg inked a two-part deal with movie studio Universal. He would do "Battleship," then make a picture much closer to his heart: "Lone Survivor," a Navy SEAL war story based on the book by Marcus Luttrell.
Luttrell was the only SEAL who survived a 2005 Afghanistan mission that killed three other SEALS, including posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Michael Murphy.
Berg said he spent a month in western Iraq with a Coronado SEAL platoon to prepare for the second movie, which will start filming in September and could be released in spring 2013.
As for "Battleship," the Navy is happy with the movie because it shows off ship hardware in something like the way "Top Gun" spotlighted fighter jets in 1986.
"We look at, 'How can this project help the Navy tell our story and showcase to the public what we do?" said Lt. Chris Hwang, a spokeswoman for the Navy's Los Angeles entertainment liaison office.
She said Gallup polls have shown that the public doesn't realize what the Navy does or only knows what it sees on TV.
"Sure, in the 'Battleship' movie we do fight aliens," Hwang said. "However, if the Navy were to fight aliens in the ocean, how would we fight them?"
By launching torpedoes, blasting away with 5-inch guns and deploying defenses against anti-ship missiles, apparently. There are scenes in which Navy destroyers appear to throwing everything they've got against the decidedly uncute, not-E.T. aliens.
Berg admitted that one of the liberties he took was showing the ships pushing out more all-at-once firepower than would be possible in reality.
Another Hollywood liberty: body doubles for the ships. The crew filmed aboard the San Diego-based destroyer Benfold while in Hawaii, but in the movie the Benfold appears as the John Paul Jones.
Still, Hwang said, "Not just the fact that our personnel, the uniform, is showcased, but the fact that the capability of our ships is illustrated in the movie, I think is a great example of why we decided to support it."
Also, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus got a cameo in a scene with Liam Neeson, who plays the four-star admiral directing the war games. Mabus also has appeared in the Navy-themed TV series "NCIS."
"Battleship" is playing well with local Navy audiences, which might be the movie's biggest fans or harshest critics. Some who expected to lob tomatoes said they were surprised to find that the sci-fi caper seemed watchable and even entertaining.
At a packed screening Friday on the San Diego Naval Base, Berg introduced the film.
"Who wants to see a movie about an aircraft carrier?" he asked.
Berg knew his crowd, which was made up of sailors who serve on destroyers, cruisers and frigates. These ships, the so-called small boys of the U.S. fleet, often sail alongside the Navy's showboat, the carrier. But they rarely get the glory.
In "Battleship" — through a plot twist and probably because of the requirements of the title — these war vessels are the stars.
"Hollywood has a whole new reputation with the armed forces. There was a time when Hollywood was making movies and we didn't see eye to eye," Berg told the sailors. "Those days are long gone. Hollywood knows what you do and loves what you do."
Perhaps. The $210 million movie has already netted $170 million in overseas ticket sales.


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Maddux says goodbye and thanks
LAS VEGAS — Even if you didn't know who Greg Maddux was today, you knew he was somebody. As he walked toward his retirement press conference, a beleaguered gambler at the Bellagio blurted, "the parade just went by."
Maddux left baseball on his terms. No tears, just thank-yous and recollections.
"It's hard to walk away, but it's time. I still think I could play the game, but not as well as I would have liked to," Maddux said from the dais before a room full of reporters.
To watch Maddux was to witness genius. He's arguably the greatest living pitcher, as a reporter from the New York Times suggested.
"It's a great compliment. But I just don't think of myself that way," Maddux said.
He finished with 355 victories, four Cy Young awards and a record 18 Rawlings Gold Gloves. Known as a professor, Maddux is famous for outthinking hitters. In a sport that often embraces flame-throwers, the right-hander perfected the art of movement and location on his pitches.
Former Rockies' star Dante Bichette always said of Maddux, "He's the most comfortable 0-for-4 in baseball history." Hitters often left befuddled, grounding out or popping up early in the count on cut-fastballs or evil changeups. Maddux finished his career in the National League West with the Padres and Dodgers. He was never a fan of Coors Field, and in fact, in his second to last start there last season did some damage in the visiting clubhouse after a poor outing.
It was an abberation given his excellence.
Over the last 22 seasons, Maddux received 796 Cy Young votes. Randy Johnson is second at 682, according to information provided by agent Scott Boras. Maddux, who lives with his family in Las Vegas, said he plans to take a year off and will then consider re-entering the game as a coach.
"I am going to miss everything about the game. The game has given me so much. I just hope that I gave back," Maddux said. "I played the game the way I wanted my teammates to play it."


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|Inca ruins at Tipon from the plane out of Cusco
After about 10 hours' travelling – mostly sitting around in airports – I arrived here in Santiago, Chile close to midnight on Saturday 24 November, to be greeted by the smiling face of Father Chris, a Catholic priest I met earlier this year when he came to Cusco with The Giving Lens team of photographers. Chris had very kindly offered me a place to stay if I was ever down this way and I am delighted to be able to take him up on his offer.
Chris is American but has lived here in
for almost two years, working in one
of the poorer inner-city parishes. I am staying at the house he shares with
three other priests of his order, two of his fellow Americans and a Peruvian.
Although I'm sure it must be a little strange for them to share their space
with a woman – and a non-religious woman at that! – they have been very
hospitable, and this morning I had a lovely long chat to Father Rob, who has
lived in Santiago 40 years, about the work he does here. Santiago
When Chris returned from his Sunday morning responsibilities at the parish church, he brought with him a couple of friends, a father and son from Arizona who are here giving 8-year-old Thomas the chance to learn Spanish by fully immersing him in the local culture for a couple of months. We all headed out sightseeing together, first for some Chorrillanas: a local dish which is really just a combination of chips, some fried sausage, pork and onions, topped with a couple of fried eggs. The portions are big so we adults shared that, while Thomas had a couple of pieces of pizza. After a day of mostly airline food the previous day – and I must say LAN's food is probably the poorest of any airline I've flown with – it was delicious!
From there we wandered the streets a little, which for me was my first time soaking up a little of the feel of
It is a huge city of 7 million people, and so much more sophisticated and
modern than Cusco, so I was definitely feeling a little wide-eyed and
culture-shocked as I glanced around at the skyscrapers, the motorways, the
modern cars, the café culture and outdoor restaurants, the glitzy shops and the
underground metro system. Santiago
One of the things I most enjoyed was the street art adorning the walls of buildings on almost every street. The paintings are huge, vibrant and creative, and I loved the character they gave to some otherwise bland buildings. There is graffiti too, of course, which is ugly, but the street art was very impressive.
|Outside Neruda's house
We were in the Bohemian suburb of Bellavista where next we visited La Chascona, one of Pablo Neruda's three houses. I confess to being almost totally ignorant about
and knew nothing of this Nobel-Prize-winning poet and local hero so Chris gave
me a quick history lesson before the tour guide filled us in on some extra
facts, figures and interesting snippets as we toured this quirky abode Neruda
shared with partner/wife number three, Matilde. Chile
Neruda loved the sea so the house, which he designed, is in many ways modelled on a ship's interior, with portholes, a ship's figurine from England, a bar, lanterns, and various bits and pieces sourced from ships.
Nevada was also an eclectic collector, so there are
collections of glassware from Portugal,
of blue and white dinnerware from England,
of gifts given to him during his time working in the Chilean Foreign Service
from such diverse countries as India,
Vietnam and ,
as well as some magnificent artworks gifted to him by his fellow creatives. China
After that we drove up nearby Cerro San Cristόbal for some stunning views of the city. Until recently you could ascend the mountain using a much more direct method, by funicular, but that is not currently operating, for reasons no one seems to know. The top of the mountain is graced by a 14-metre (46-foot) white statue of the Virgin Mary, dating from 1908, as well as a small but beautiful church, and the whole of the area was full of locals enjoying the lovely Sunday weather.
It was hot so Chris suggested we try a local specialty, a drink called mote con huesillo, which is a refreshing, nourishing and filling combination of wheat, dried peaches and tea, almost a meal in itself.
Our day out was a fascinating glimpse of this interesting city and I was looking forward to exploring further when I returned to Santiago for a week after my side trip to Argentina, which started the next day.


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It's that time of year again. Mardi Gras in St. Louis. Unfortunately N8 & MT won't be here to celebrate (it's kind of a tradition), but we're going anyway, with V & CB. It's going to be cold, so I'm hoping it's not too miserable. Last year we didn't get near drunk enough, and ended up just wanting to leave. I'm hoping it won't come to that this year.
Too bad the stupid Metro Link station near our house isn't open yet (though it was supposed to be finished LAST FALL). Now we have to drive to CWE to park in Q's garage and take it from there. Last time we took the Metro Link from CWE there was a guy standing right next to the ticket machine basically showing you how to get tickets (as if it's difficult), whether you wanted his help or not. Then when your change came out, he asked for it. It was really annoying. He probably makes more than I do standing there.
At least it won't be raining. The first year we went it poured. We had to take refuge in a bar, after paying like $10 each to get in. It was crowded, wet, smelly, and would have been completely unbearable except we were really drunk. My shoes and pants got ruined. I learned a valuable lesson - always wear crap clothes to Mardi Gras. And for the love of all that's holy, don't wear heels. What is up with that? Why are girls so completely stupid? Is it worth it to be that miserable? I think not.
It's supposed to be super crazy this year because of all that's happened in New Orleans. I guess people don't want to go there, and since St. Louis has the second biggest celebration in the nation, people are going to come here instead. Should be interesting, to say the least.
And tonight we're going to see Deadboy and the Elephantmen at Mississippi Nights. If you haven't heard this band, check them out. Rolling Stone, in the Kanye West issue, called it 'swampy blues'. It's just two people, a singer/guitar player and a drummer (aka the White Stripes but actually good), and the music is awesome. Some of the best lyrics I've ever heard. So, it's going to be a busy weekend, but I'm sure I'll survive, as always. Unless I get trampled or freeze to death at Mardi Gras. Then, I guess I'll see you all on the other side.


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Colossal Cave Adventure is an early work of interactive fiction often credited as the progenitor of contemporary works in the genre. It was originally written for PDP-10, but has been ported to a large number of keyboard-based systems.
In the game, the player navigates a cave system based on Mammoth Cave National Park with added fantasy elements.
TRS-80 version (Microsoft Adventure) implemented by Gordon Letwin.


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when life happens to us,
things we never expect or prepare for,
just do the right thing.
a baby?
we are not married.
have big dreams. are
strapped financially.
just do the right thing, and
give this tiny, new life a fighting chance
to change the world. give this baby life.
being deployed?
for a long period?
now and then, you get time off,
and all the guys go off-base to a bar.
drink too much. forget the rules. maybe
that you are married, and a few cute women
gather around you? remember your vows.
do the right thing for God and your
family. stand apart when it is hard, and you
are lonely. time will pass and you will be so grateful
you did. God is the Rewarder.
if you are a recovering addict or alcoholic,
and you just want to shut the world out,
do the right thing. run. flee. call a friend.
go to the grocery store. and ALWAYS, always,
look for someone….anyone God puts in your path…
and give your life away.
sir, can i tell you about the greatest thing in all my life?
little boy, can i play ball with you?
ma'm, can i take your hand?
walk with you? listen to your troubles?
we just need to do the right thing.
and almost, without exception, the right thing
is the hard thing.
share love as warm as the afternoon sun,
and as clean as the sky at sunrise.
be the morning star and the evening peace
with all those who pass your way.
and remember
that God is the Rewarder,
always, of deliberately choosing
the right path and the narrow road.
He NEVER forgets to bless us in ways
beyond our comprehension.
way, way over and above what we can
imagine or hope for.


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I was in Connecticut a couple weekends ago for my best friend's bridal shower. Her wedding is coming up so quickly, and I absolutely can't wait to celebrate the big day with her. Luckily, my sister and mom were invited to the shower too, making it even more fun. It was a wonderful day in a fabulous location with great food, beautiful scenery, and – most notably – the best company. It was also my mom's birthday, so it was such a treat to be able . . .
Style Inspired by the Sea
Are you there, summer? It's me, Sara. Seriously...summer can start any time now. I know that it JUST turned to spring, but I'm already counting down to hot days at the beach, walks by the lake, outdoor brunches, and rooftop bars. And I desperately need a tan. Pale is an understatement. With that being said, I have already been doing a little bit of summer shopping. Maybe it's a little early to start but...oh well. Plus, I'm going on vacation . . .
Lovely Loungewear
So I've been working a lot lately, and whenever I am actually home, I tend to be in either my pajamas or some kind of comfy clothes that I can lounge around in. I have a ton of comfortable clothes stockpiled in my (ever growing) pajama drawer, and it's always funny to see how many of my clothes in the laundry each week end up being pj's once we finish all the folding (that particular pile is usually pretttttty high). Anyways, I wanted to . . .
Channeling Summer
Am I the only one ready for summer? I can't lie, the winter here in Chicago has been pretty mild...but still, I'm sick of wearing my winter coat everywhere I go. I've always been way more of a summer person than anything, and there are so many fun things planned for summer 2017 that I am already counting down the days until sunny days, family vacation, celebratory weekends, outdoor concerts, rooftop bars, outdoor brunches, and everything else . . .
Weekly Favorites
So I am going to start doing a weekly roundups of a few of my favorite things from the week each Friday. I thought it would be a fun way to end the week and definitely more exciting than a recap of what happened those days (my life is not that exciting). Here are my favorites for this week: Favorite Meal - I just had the best dinner at Frontera Grill. It's Rick Bayless' restaurant here in Chicago that serves creative and delicious Mexican . . .
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Girlfriends
Valentine's day is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to show your best girlfriends how much you love them. You don't have to have a significant other to celebrate, and even if you do have a boyfriend - it's still nice to show your friends some love, too! Luckily, you don't have to spend a to show them you care. Check out some of my favorite gift ideas for girlfriends this heart day! They are simple, sweet, and all make for the . . .
Gallery Wall Art Inspiration
Ever since we moved into our current apartment this past July, I've been dying to put together a gallery wall. We have a large wall in our hallway that it would look so good on, but I sadly haven't gotten around to it yet. I posted over on DoItYourself.com about how to design the perfect gallery wall, and now I am just collecting art, photos, and decorative pieces to put my own together. I have a few art pieces that I want to include, but I . . .
Weekly Pick-Me-Up: Tea Time
New year - new blog themes! Now that the holidays are over, I am going to start posting about lots of different topics, and because Tuesdays, in my opinion, are the worst day of the week (I mean, you're off the high from the past weekend and so far away from the next one) I want to start posting about some simple and fun favorite pick-me-ups on this day. There are so many simple life pleasures to look forward to and that can brighten any day, if . . .
Christmas Hostess Gift Ideas
So with the holiday upon us, everyone is heading to family parties or Christmas gatherings. And what do you need for those? Hostess gifts! These are a great way to show your appreciation for having you, and it's always a loved gesture by the hostess! You don't need to bring anything totally crazy, even a small token is a great gesture. I blogged about Thanksgiving hostess gifts by price point (lots of good ideas there!), but here are some more . . .


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Is Casablanca your favourite classic film? This is part of the video we watched in class last week.
The following sentences all appear in the film trailer. Number them 1-8 according to the order you hear them.
a) _____ Isn't it about time we play it again?
b) _____ Ingrid Bergman is Ilsa, the last woman he ever expected to see.
c) _____ If you knew how much I loved you, how much I still love you.
d) _____ He's travelling with a lady.
e) _____ You have to think for both of us. For all of us.
f) _____ I stick my neck out for nobody.
g) _____ There is a man arrived in Casablanca on his way to America.
h) _____ That's my least vulnerable spot.
The answers are at the bottom of the post.
This is to revise relatives:
Intermedio 1-2: we'll correct this worksheet on Monday. Intermedio 1-1: we corrected it today.
Here you can practise defining and non defining relative clauses. Don't worry if you are told the answers you've typed are incorrect. Click "Show answer" and you will be given all the options. You can write the answers on a piece of paper instead.
On this site you can work on other grammar points.
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Hannah Jackson
If we held Western civilization accountable for half of its stolen cultural archetypes, the world would likely end before we ever got to the second half. So ingrained is cultural appropriation in our modern world that we can't see its effects on our psyche unless we're looking for them.
Kylie Jenner, Miley Cyrus and celebrities of all kinds take advantage of aspects consistently related to other cultures, from physical traits to style and music. When natural features that are prominent in a particular ethnicity become ridiculed, demonized and fetishized in their natural form, and beautiful, unique and "high fashion" when adopted by others, something is fundamentally wrong.
Something is wrong when bantu knots, cornrows or dreadlocks on a black woman are called dirty or unprofessional, while their incorporation in a runway show with white models is described as "earthy." These associations are pre-established for us to make. They inadvertently affect our lives, setting back the "progression" we claim to seek by adopting another culture's characteristics.
Getting Polynesian or Arabic tattoos, or copying sacred henna designs that you and your friends picked out because they looked exotic and cool against your skin -— that's cultural appropriation.
It isn't just a matter of knowing the history — it's a matter of believing and ultimately being it.
Cultural appropriation can spring from many different ideologies, but the most common is the desire to identify with a culture in order to feel different or "special," even though you have no right. This is often countered with "But, I'm interested in the culture," "I'm not trying to be racist" or my personal favorite: "My <insert ethnicity here> friend said I could."
Your friends are not the spokespeople for their ethnicity or their culture. What's more, if it doesn't come naturally to you, leave it alone. In regards to being interested in the culture, there are plenty of other ways of expressing that.
Attend an African Student Union or Proyecto Latino meeting. You don't have to be black to join Black Students Association, Women of Images or Men of Harambee. Look for campus events and discussions held by these groups and participate. There's nothing worse in this world than rejecting education in favor of ignorance. Question that.
Why do you feel like you need an afro? Are you Buddhist? Why is Siddhartha Gautama on your necklace? Why are you wearing a headwrap? Why do you have a Celtic knot sleeve tattoo? Why are you wearing a Catholic rosary? Why are you wearing a bindi on your forehead?
Does changing your style in such a way benefit you in a way that it can't for those whose culture and beliefs it actually belongs to and is natural for? Don't even get me started on Halloween. Throw your Pocahontas costume in a trash can and walk away.
Consider your friends. Right now, we coexist on a college campus; we're all going to be exposed to many new beliefs and ways of life that we find interesting.
There's nothing wrong with admiring another culture. But, that's no excuse for picking and choosing characteristics you find interesting so that you can be singled out in a crowd.
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Media company Viacom Inc.'s profit soared 24% in its fiscal fourth quarter, fueled by significantly higher TV ad sales and the Brad Pitt movie "World War Z."
Viacom shattered analysts' estimates for the quarter. Television advertising sales jumped 10% to $1.3 billion, thanks to higher ratings for the company's flagship networks Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central.
For the quarter ended Sept. 30, Viacom reported net income of $804 million, or $1.68 per share, up from $650 million, or $1.26 per share, in the year-earlier period. Analysts had been expecting earnings of $1.44 a share.
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Revenue jumped 9% to $3.65 billion.
The company's Paramount Pictures was a star, generating 11% higher revenue to $1.2 billion. Adjusted operating income was up 49% to $291 million.
The Los Angeles film studio's theatrical revenue jumped 31% to $171 million for the quarter because of higher home-entertainment sales and the strong box-office performance of "World War Z," which was released in late June.
"World War Z" was Paramount's second-highest earner for the year, reaping more than $200 million in domestic ticket sales. Worldwide, the film has raked in nearly half a billion dollars.
"We feel that we are going to have a very solid year at Paramount," Viacom Chief Executive Philippe Dauman told analysts Thursday during an early-morning conference call.
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Dauman also noted that the studio's recent comedy, "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa," was on its way to making $100 million at the box office.
"We are very excited about Paramount's 2014 slate," Dauman said.
The studio's home-entertainment revenue increased 24% to $428 million. However, TV licensing revenue decreased 17% to $383 million.
Once again, Viacom's real strength came from its cable television networks.
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"The big surprise here was the acceleration of domestic and international network advertising to 10%," Wells Fargo Securities media analyst Marci Ryvicker observed in a Thursday morning report.
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Wizard of Oz Slippers Recovered 13 Years After Stolen: The world's most recognizable pair of shoes, the famous Ruby Slippers worn by actress Judy Garland in the fabled 1939 movie "Wizard of Oz," have been recovered 13 years after they were stolen in the dead of night from a shattered glass case at the Judy Garland Museum. Rumors are swirling that the FBI has evidence Rudy Giuliani had them stashed away in his closet all the years, but President Trump is demanding the FBI call off the damn "witch hunt."
Four More Mass Residents Test Positive for West Nile Virus: Massachusetts health officials say four more people have tested positive for the potentially deadly West Nile Virus, bringing this year's total in the state to nine. Trump Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar admitted to reporters that he and his staff were completely caught off guard, adding that no one on his department had the slightest idea the Nile even ran through Massachusetts.
Conservation Group to Give Orangutans to Get Apple iPads: As strange as it may sound, orangutans may soon join the ranks of proud iPad owners, as a conservation group is testing its new "Apps for Apes" program, allowing orangutans to communicate with each other via the iPad's video chat technology. Yea, and it all sounds hunky-dory until one of them needs tech support - but then again, I suppose there's an Ape for that too.
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Rumor has it that Kellyanne wants to use the Ruby sneakers (that's slippers for you movie purists) in reverse...
By going to Oz where her 'alternative facts'' can be found in Rudy's 'not the truth, truth'...
She obviously doesn't realize that she's already in Oz (formerly known as the West Wing)...Where Trump is the omnipotent 'wizard' who can turn lies into public policy at the drop of a tweet...
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Wandering around the old Šibenik
Linked to: Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik & Fortresses in Šibenik
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I have been to Sibenik three times (and have an extensive 9-part travel series on my blog from my visit last year). Love your images and the way you captured this old jewel on the Adriatic Sea.
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What a stunning town! The old buildings looks amazing next to the blue sky and sea!ReplyDelete
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Fantastic group of images, the first of which sets an amazing overall picture of the area. Stunning, gorgeous, beautiful region.ReplyDelete
Such gorgeous photos - it makes me want to visit, and at the same time I feel like I'd be able to recognize it just from seeing your shots. Thanks so much for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-beautiful-almond-tree.htmlReplyDelete
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So beautiful! Thank you for sharing these pictures.
Here's my Wordless Wednesday!
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Beautiful buildings filled with history and gorgeous photography!
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Such a pretty place! I love the old buildings and cobblestone streets!ReplyDelete
Very beautiful and makes me want to visit now.ReplyDelete
Impressive, lovely area which you captured beautifully.
What a beautifully majestic place
I found your lovely blog on Thursday Favorite Things bloghop - these pictures are amazing!
PS - I also wanted to invite you to hop on board the Great Blog Train (blog hop) - we are traveling to British Columbia CANADA: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2015/04/the-great-blog-train-28-giveaway.html
Don't know why I always love the narrow streets of old European cities.
Love the colors! So vibrant and vivid! #alphabetphotoReplyDelete
Gorgeous City! Gorgeous Photos! It was great to see you at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
Beautiful place to visit!ReplyDelete
So beautiful! This is another place on the list of many that I need to visit. Thank you for sharing!ReplyDelete
Lovely colours and a beautiful place to wander around. I love the stone buildings.ReplyDelete
Looks like a fairy-tale world.
Please come share at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-beautiful-almond-tree.html
Lovely shots of a lovely town.
Lovely photos of a lovely area. Tom The Backroads TravellerReplyDelete
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Your descriptions are very creative and lovely and your blog is very nice. It seems that this old church gets lost within all the building next to it and makes the clock lopsided.ReplyDelete
Such incredible architecture! Beautiful! I sure wish I could see it in person. :-)ReplyDelete
Oh my...the photos are so beautiful.It must be amazing to walk these streets in person.ReplyDelete


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The Lightning Thief is a fantasy-adventure novel by Rick Riordan. It is the first of five novels in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. It is followed by The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian.
The concept of the novel was inspired by bedtime stories about ancient Greek heroes that Riordan told to his son, Haley, while he was growing up. Haley had been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, which prompted Riordan to create a protagonist, Percy, with ADHD and dyslexia as well.
The novel was sold at auction to Miramax Books in 2005 and was later reprinted by two other publishers, Penguin Books and Disney-Hyperion. Upon release, the novel received mostly positive reviews, with Publisher's Weekly calling it "swift and humorous." The novel received similar praise from The School Library Journal, which called it "an adventure-quest with a hip edge." It has sold over 2 million copies since publication and was adapted as a major motion picture in 2010.
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I finally made it back up to Tate Rink for some Army hockey on Friday night as West Point hosted rival Air Force for the first of two games. Army is not having a good season — with the 3-3 tie against Air Force, they improved to 2-13-7 overall and 1-11-5 in league games. Mark Dube scored a late short-handed goal to tie the game up, but neither side was able to get anything done in overtime. A big snow storm here in New York had me thinking twice about heading up for game two, so instead I'm posting some images from last night. Let me know what you think!
Army's starting lineup awaits their introduction here in the hallways of the Holleder Center (above). I used Photoshop CS5's "lens correction" filter here to fix the fisheye effect, for your Adobe nerds.
Both teams lined up for the National Anthem before face-off (below):
I wasn't real excited with my results. I shot this game mostly at ISO 8000, which seemed a little too noisy for my liking when I edited these shots. Shooting through the glass, even though it's pretty clean, just wrecks the image quality — it looks fuzzy and foggy, to me, and I hate it, but I also prefer the ice-level angle rather than shooting above the glass.
I mostly shot from behind the net at the rink's main entrance with my 300mm lens.
Here's a fisheye shot of Marcel Alvarez playing the puck along the boards. I think I need to drop my ISO and maybe shoot at f/4 or something next time.
Mike Hull gestures to teammates:
A pair of cadets battled during the second intermission, running across the ice and back in sumo suits before trying to score a goal. One cadet sort of bypassed the objective and instead led the Corps of Cadets in attendance in "The Rocket"
Ryan Leets, I have no clue why this guy swapped out a badass helmet from last season for this generic Bauer mask.
Again, here's Leets before and after:
A general view of Tate Rink, sold out for the game, which was also televised live on CBS College Sports Network:
Air Force goalie Stephen Caple grabs some water during a break in the action:
Here's Mark Dube moments before he scored the game-tying goal. He came down the near side and fired one to the right of Caple for a pretty nice moment with about three minutes left in the game:
Dube celebrates with Maurice (left) and Marcel Alvarez:
Army head coach Brian Riley (left) cracks a rare smile during overtime:
Leets deals with some traffic in the crease:
Leets gets some congratulations following the shutout overtime period:
A nice final moment, both teams came to center ice following handshakes and saluted the crowd:
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The latest major update to Runes of Magic is now out. Lands of Despair is the fourth chapter of the game.
Amongst a range of other new additions, 'Lands of Despair' introduces four fantastic new regions featuring never-before-seen opponents and dungeons to challenge players both old and new. Runes of Magic, with the updated client, is available for free download from the official website, http://www.runesofmagic.com/en/index.html
Demon Sismond, a mysterious new force of evil in the land, has wrought pestilence and disease upon the citizens of Taborea and only by uncovering Sismond's true motives will the land be freed from imminent destruction.Click the image to check out the latest trailer on their site.
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You could say what were my grandparents thinking taking a four-year-old to a show like that but nobody knew Copperfield would be opening with that.
That was really the beginning for me; the reason why I do this for a living now.
I was doing birthday parties, I was going to libraries and doing school assemblies when I was a teenager but I kept it away from my friends. I didn't feel that it was necessary to force it on them.
It was cool though because I got pulled out of school quite a bit to go and perform at other schools.
I always knew I was going to do it for a career, though my parents didn't. They were telling me 'you've got to have something to fall back on, this isn't a real career!' My dad is a partner in a business and my mom works in retail. So I went to university just to appease them. I studied digital art in Chicago.
It was during that time that I was offered tours and shows in inner city schools in Chicago where eight-year-olds were throwing gang signs at me. I had a buddy of mine who was a stripper and he'd come with me carrying a gun. It was a learning experience, that's for sure.
I started filling in for another magician in Vegas when he was on vacation and eventually the producer said 'how about we just don't bring him back and you stay on?'
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I started describing myself as 'the anti-conjuror' to give myself a title when I was opening for bands in rock clubs. If I was billed as 'magician Dan Sperry' people would think 'what the hell is this?' I didn't want to be immediately disliked because I was a magician.
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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination
December, 2005
Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
(Weightage 70%)
Note : (i) There are three Sections A and B.
(ii)Section A has two Sets I and II.
(iii)Set I is meant for the students who have registered for MS23 prior to July 2004 i.e. upto January, 2004.
(iv) Set II is meant for the students who have registered for MS-23 from July 2004 onwards.
(v) Attempt any three questions from Section A. All questions carry 20 marks each.
(vi) Section C is compulsory for all and carries 40 marks.
(Set I)
1. Define and differentiate between Job Analysis, Job Description and Job Evaluation. Select an appropriate job evaluation method and create a plan for evaluating jobs of scientists in different grades.
2. Discuss the role of indoctrination in organisations. How can Performance Appraisal, and Training and Development be made an integral part of Human Resource Planning ? Discuss.
3. Discuss the scope of Human Resource Audit. While auditing Reward systems for employees in a manufacturing organisation, which factors should be taken into account and why ? Explain with suitable examples.
4. Define and discuss the need for Human Resource Planning in an organisation. Briefly discuss various approaches to HRP
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Training methods
(b) Value determinants of HRP
(c) Human Resource Accounting
(d) Labour Market Behaviour
(e) Promotion and Reward Policies
Set II
1. Define and discuss the objectives of Human Resource Planning at organisational level. How does it help in determining and evaluating future organisational capabilities, needs and anticipated problems ? Explain with suitable examples.
2. Define and describe Job Analysis. Briefly discuss several methods in which information about a job is collected and evaluated.
3. What is the purpose and process of recruitment function ? Discuss various methods of sourcing manpower.
4. How is monetary value assigned to different dimensions of Human Resources costs, investments, and worth of the employees ? Briefly explain Cost and Economic value approaches of measurement.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) MBO
(b) Succession Planning
(c) Competency Mapping
(d) Job Evaluation
(e) H.R. Inventory
6. Read the case given below and answer the questions given at the end.
Mr. Kapil Kumar and Mr. Abbas Ali were working in a scooter manufacturing public sector industry as Senior Quality Control Engineers in 1988. One post of Deputy Chief Quality Controller has fallen vacant due to the retirement of the incumbent and the management decided to recruit a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced professional from outside so that the present quality standard may be improved thus ensuring better marketability of their scooters in the face of stiff competition. Mr. Kapil Kumar, who was a mechanical enginer with about 15 years experience in the Quality Control Department dealing with mopeds and scooters, could have been promoted to fill the post on the basis of seniority. However, the management was looking for a graduate in statistics with experience in latest Quality Control (QC) techniques like statistical quality control, quality assurance and other related areas rather than a mechanical or automobile engineer with the routine experience in quality control. As such instead of promoting Kapil Kumar, the management advertised for the post of Deputy Chtef Quality Controller - since as per company rules it was DR (Direct Recruitment) vacancy also.
Selection of Outsider
Out of the applications received in response to the advertisement, six candidates were called for interview including the two internal candidates, Mr. Kapil Kumar and Mr. Abbas Ali. The person selected was an outsider, one Mr. Ratnam, who had over 12 years experience SQC, quality assurance etc., in the two-wheeler private manufacturing industry. Mr. Ratnam joined within 2 months time expeding that in his new position he would be the main controller for quality. However, after joining the organisation he came to know that he would be the second seniormost person in the hierarchy for controlling the quality and would be reporting to one, Kirpal Sing,. the Chief for Quality Controls. Mr. Kirpal Singh had come up to this post by seniority and was basically a diploma holder in automobile engineering. He had to his credit about 28 years of industrial experience, out of which 20 years were spent in Quality Control Department of two industries. He Joined the present organisation in its Quality Control Department and had 17 years experience in the organisation and was due for retirement within the next 2 or 3 years. On learning about the retirement time of Mr. Kirpal Singh, Mt. Ratnam had the consolation that he would be able to take up the position of 'Chief Controller of Quality' very soon.
Interference from Top
Ratnam could not put forth many good suggestions (for quality control) because of the interference and direct supervision of Kirpal Singh. He, however, could pick up a good deal of knowledge about the working of the company, the nature-and tendency of different production department heads particularly with regard to care for quality, organization for 'QC' in the company, the various components required for assembly of the company's two-wheeler scooter and the expected quality standards, drawback in the present system of quality controls. etc.
Right from the time the advertisement for the selection of Deputy Chief Quality Controller appeared, the O.A. (Officers Association) of the organization had been pressing the management to consider the case of Kapil Kumar for promotion to the above post based on his seniority in the organisation.
Meanwhile, the management obtained a licence in 1989 for producing Three-Wheeler Autos. As a result of this and the pressure from O.A., Ratnam was transferred to look after the Quality Control Department at the company's new Three-Wheeler plant, whereas Kapil Kumar was promoted as Deputy Chief Quality Controller in the present two-wheeler scooter plant in 1990 (after creating one additional post of Deputy Chief Quality Controller for the new Project).
In 1991, the State Govemment, which controlled the company in question, changed the Managing Director. During the regime of this new Managing Director, Kapil Kumar was promoted as Chief (Quality Controls) next year, when Kirpal Singh retired. This decision was based on the recommendations of Kirpal Singh and partly attributed to pressure from O.A., for further promotion of Kapil Kumar based on his vast experience in the Quality Control function of this industry. Abbas Ali rose to the position held earlier by Kapil Kumar.
Allotment of Company Quarters
The Company had its own township near the factory. Its quarter allotment scheme was based on the length of service, i.e., date of joining. Ratnam had asked for a suitable quarter at the time of interview and was thus allotted a tile quarter meant for the Senior Engineer's cadre. He learnt about this, after occupying the quarter. Ratnarn asked foy a change of Quarter - preferably a RCC-roof quarter, - but his request was turned down, since he had put in only few months of service whereas many others senior to him, on the beds of their longer length of service in the Company (having over 10 years service), were staying in tiled-roof quarters and were awaiting a chance for a RCC-roof quarter. Kapil Kumar and Abbas Ali were residing in RCC-roof quarters. Soon after Kapil Kumar's promotion to the post of Chief (Quality Controls), he was allotted a bungalow.
The management's decision in this case must be viewed in the contesxt of the downtrend in the demand for scooters and three-wheeler autos during 1993 following complaints from dealers about the deteriorating quality of components as also their short life. Notably the complaints had risen ten-fold in that year as compared to that in 1988.
(a) Was the management justified in taking a decision to recruit a qualified and experienced person from outside as Deputy Chief Quality Controller ?
(b) Was it in the interest of the organisation to transfer Ratnam to the new auto-wheeler plant and promote Kapil Kumar ? What could have prompted the management to take this decision ?
(c) How do you view the role of O.A.s in supporting only the local and internal candidates and overlooking the interests of direct recruits even when they were family members of the Association, particularly at a time, when the industry needed professionally qualified persons to fill key technical posts ?
(d) How would you react to the management's scheme for quarter allotment and why ?
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