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Check out this multi-award winning documentary "Tapped" and say NO to bottled water, if you haven't already. Blurb and trailer appear below; the full movie can be seen on YouTube for $1.99 (75 mins). A related excellent documentary is Blue Gold: World Water Wars (the full movie is on YouTube for free).
"Tapped" documents how the bottle water industry is wreaking havoc on the environment and examines the role of the bottled water industry and its effects on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil. Bottled water doesn't just come from your grocery store. It comes from small towns across America where citizens argue their way of life and ecosystem have been disrupted as a result of corporations coming in and claiming ownership of the public's water supply. With only 20% of bottled water containers recycled in the U.S., every day Americans dump 30 million single-serve plastic water bottles into landfills. Because of America's poor recycling rate, much of our plastic ends up in the Pacific Ocean. Specifically in an area known as Plastic Stew - an area twice the size of Texas where the ratio of plastic to plankton is 46:1. "Tapped" highlights how everyday heroes have taken on the fight for our most precious resource - water.
Update: Also check out this essay on bottled water in the Guardian.


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A professional teacher resume is used by a job applicant who would like to practice his or her teaching expertise in the field of academics. There are different kinds of teaching job positions where a candidate may apply for. Whether you are a professor, a trainer, or a tutor, it is very essential for you to have a comprehensive resume that you may use for your application templates.
This post is a collection of professional teacher resume templates that you may download and use as references in creating your own professional teacher resume. Other than that, we can also provide you with samples of Resume Objective creation guides and Writing Resume templates for additional references.
A few of the guidelines that you may follow in expanding the education section of your teacher resume include these items:
Including your certifications in your teacher resume is essential for the following reasons:
Aside from the professional teacher resume templates that you may download from this post, you may also want to browse through our templates and samples of Fresher Lecturer Resumes and Best Teacher Resume Templates for additional references in creating various kinds of teacher resumes.
We have listed thirteen essential components that should always be found in a teacher resume. These components are important to keep in mind if you want to draft the best teacher resume:
Other than our professional teacher resume templates, you may also be interested to browse through and download our samples and templates of Teacher Assistant Resumes and Substitute Teacher Resumes.
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Theory shapes how data is collected and analyzed in at least three ways. Theoretical concepts inform how we collect data because data attempt to capture and reflect those concepts. Theory provides testable hypotheses that direct our research. Theory also helps us draw conclusions from the results of empirical research. Meanwhile, research using quantitative methods seeks to be rigorous and reproducible. Mathematical models develop the logic of a theory carefully, while statistical methods help us judge whether the evidence matches the expectations of our theories. Quantitative scholars tend to specialize in one approach or the other. The interaction of theory and data for them thus concerns how models and statistical analysis draw on and respond to one another. In the abstract, they work together seamlessly to advance scientific understanding. In practice, however, there are many places and ways this abstract process can stumble. These difficulties are not unique to rigorous methods; they confront any attempt to reconcile causal arguments with reality. Rigorous methods help by making the issues clear and forcing us to confront them. Furthermore, these methods do not ensure arguments or empirical judgments are correct; they only make it easier for us to agree among ourselves when they do.
Keywords: theory, data, empirical research, quantitative methods, statistical methods, interaction of theory and data
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"He burst out laughing and hit
me across the face with his gun.
I realized then that this was no
joke. I was thrown into the back
of a truck with several other boys
and driven into the hills. I was
so scared. Kevin was in another
truck. I couldn't talk to him. I
couldn't even see him. When the
truck stopped, we were ordered
to get out ... "
There is absolutely no way that we can imagine what life as a child soldier is like - unless we live it. Michel Chikwanine was only 5 in 1993 when he was kidnapped by rebel militia soldiers. He was, at the time, playing soccer with friends in the field near his school. It wasn't until they heard gunfire that the boys realized these soldiers were different from the government soldiers they often saw.
"We had never seen soldiers like these before.
They had red eyes and scruffy hair; they were
wearing shabby t-shirts over ragged jeans
and cheap rain boots."
The rebels gathered the boys, lined them up and initiated them into their army through a wrist cut. Into that wound they rubbed a mixture of gunpowder and cocaine. What happens to Michel next is brutal and terrifying - and too true.
This tragic graphically rendered story is told with empathetic understanding and great skill. There is so much more to it than Michel's kidnapping and terrifying time with the rebels. We also learn about the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, what happened to his family following his escape, and finally of his life as a refugee before becoming a Canadian citizen. While the illustrations depict the emotional effect of the violence experienced, they are not explicit except through the facial expressions of the children. That makes it so immediate and compelling. To know that it is still happening is almost inconceivable after reading of Michel's harrowing journey to where he is today.
This fine book is a worthy addition to the CitizenKid series from Kids Can Press. It is an inspiring tale of courage and understanding, and Michel shares it in speaking engagements and in his work as an activist to change the world. He reminds his readers that he tells his story for a purpose:
"I have discovered that people do care!
I am part of a movement of young people
who want to help, who are passionate
and who will take action so that what
happened to me will not happen to the
children of the future."
He finishes with a perfect quote from his father, a human rights lawyer, who inspired him to work toward positive change.
"If you ever think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito."
Michel's story is followed by a number of pages in back matter that tell the audience more about Michel himself, about child soldiers, about what is being to done to help and how we can all help to make a difference.
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This Is Nowhere and De Sades, given the chance by their common upcoming release, a 10" split which is expected in about a month, gave two shows in Larissa and Thessaloniki on 27 and 28 of January.
Although I live in Thessaloniki, I was working on Saturday so I grabbed the chance to catch them in Larissa. After all, it wasn't a show to be missed...
Although I live in Thessaloniki, I was working on Saturday so I grabbed the chance to catch them in Larissa. After all, it wasn't a show to be missed...
It was my first time in Larissa's Stage Club. We are talking about a cozy, live-friendly stage. As always my main concern when it comes to a live stage was the quality of the sound. Well luckily all check, no problems there. I have to say though that maybe the stage itself is a little too high and as it seems I wasn't the only one who thought it so. That's a little bit of a turn-off for the interaction between the band and the crowd. No matter what my my concerns were, the chemistry turned out to be superb!
Well, as they say time flies by when you're having fun, although I suspect that none of us would mind a 5-hour show.. Even after De Sades left the stage, people remained in "Stage"(see what I did here...) and the dj managed to keep us warmed up for 15-20 minutes more until This Is Sades or De Nowhere if you may, went up on stage for a little more pleasure. This time the members of the two bands mixed up all together giving us a fine encore, playing two covers: The first one was "I Want You" by The Troggs with a refined essence of Spacemen 3 "Loosing Touch" and the second one was "For The Love Of Ivy" by Gun Glub.
For once more they showed us on stage that they are indeed a great musicians' collective (Hands In Sand collective) who have common roots, share common sensitivities and above all endless passion for what they're doing. Each and one of them gave the best they had to offer us that night and for that we are honestly thankful to them!
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LateX is a collection of many tools so a few LateX distributions were created to make it easier to find and installed them. For Linux there are two main distributions: Tex Live and teTeX. Since teTeX is declared obsolete[1], Tex Live is the better option.
Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin ships with the old Tex Live 2009. Below the installation process for the never version, Tex Live 2011, is described.
There are several ways of installing Tex Live:
- Get Tex Live on DVD (more information)
- Installing TeX Live over the Internet (more information)
- Downloading one huge ISO file (more information)
- Downloading several big tarballs (more information)
- Mirroring/downloading the TeX Live repository (more information)
- First download the texlive2011.iso from a nearby: CTAN mirror.
Mount the iso image using this command (adjust the path to iso):
sudo mount -t iso9660 -o ro,loop,noauto /your/texlive2011.iso /mnt
- Still in the terminal, navigate to the mount point and run install-tl:
cd /mnt && ./install-tl
- Now a menu will be presented with options to configure the installation. For example, use 'D' to change TEXDIR (installation directory), 'C' to select collections (if disk space is not a problem I advise to install them all) and 'L' to select language collections. Use 'I' to begin installation.
- When installation is completed, add the directory TEXDIR/bin/x86_64-linux to your PATH and that's it, Tex Live 2011 is now installed!
ReferencesCTAN package downgrade: teTeX obsolete
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Stylish and sporty, the vest features front and back reflective strips. It has multiple custom-sized pockets sealed with zippers and/or Velcro to easily hold the essentials you and your dog need. Dog walkers slip on the vest ready-equipped for routine dog walks and other dog outings.
Whether you're setting out for the great outdoors or just a trip around the block, the Vest is your hassle-free solution for convenient, fun outings for you and your dog. You can bring as much or as little as you like, depending on the length and scope of your outing. No more fumbling, juggling, toting or hauling unwanted items.
- Custom designed vest made of high-quality and durable material.
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New Glasses Let Film Buffs Enjoy 3D Movies In 2D
MARY LOUISE KELLY, host:
Our last word in business today is 2D glasses.
3D movie buff Hank Green discovered that his wife didn't like 3D movies because they give her headaches. He still wanted her to come, but of course if you don't wear goofy glasses, the 3D movie looks all blurry. So he decided to make some glasses to help her watch the 3D movie in 2D.
He cut up 3D glasses he'd saved from previous movies and reconfigured the lenses so both eyes received the same image. And it worked. Ms. Green was able to accompany him to 3D films, yet watch them in plain-old 2D. In fact, it worked so well, Green decided to make more of the glasses and sell them. So now, in addition to paying extra for that 3D effect, you can now shell out 10 more bucks for 2D glasses to watch your 3D movie in 2D.
That's the business news on MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Mary Louise Kelly.
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And I'm Renee Montagne.
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Directed by:
Robert Clouse
A toxic waste leak in the Toronto subway system results in giant, ravenous rodents that pop up just in time for the opening of the Mayor's new subway extension. Falling into the mix are a high school teacher (Sam Groom) who falls for a public health inspector (Sara Botsford) while fending off the advances of a blonde student (Lisa Langlois), plus corrupt city officials who get what they deserve. There's an amusing attack scene in a movie theater showing Bruce Lee movies (the director is best known for the martial arts classic ENTER THE DRAGON), a child is killed and the effects seemed to have been achieved by sticking small dogs in rat suits. It's based on the novel "The Rats" by James Herbert and also features Scatman Crothers, Cec Linder, Lesleh Donaldson, James B. Douglas and Michael McManus as the mayor. A co-production between Canada's one-shot Filmthrust Productions and Hong Kong's prolific Golden Harvest Company.
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TOKYO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Rugby World Cup organisers were on Saturday monitoring an approaching tropical storm that will strengthen into a typhoon and could brush Japan's southernmost main island over the weekend but they said no disruption to matches was expected.
Several typhoons a year make landfall on Japan's four main islands and the World Cup is being held in peak typhoon season. On Sept. 9, a storm roared ashore just east of Tokyo, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people.
Tropical Storm Tapah, the season's 17th storm, is powering through the Okinawa island chain and set to head northeast, possibly brushing the southernmost main island of Kyushu and the western tip of Honshu island from Sunday through Monday.
"Based on the latest weather information ... the typhoon could bring high winds and heavy rain to the southern island of Kyushu on the evening of Sept. 22 and into Sept. 23," the organising committee said in a statement.
"While no match disruption is anticipated at this stage, we have advised teams of potential disruption to training and team movements as a precautionary measure," it said.
Italy play Canada in Fukuoka on Sept. 26 and there are also matches in Oita and Kumamoto, but not until October.
"As a precaution for fans, Kumamoto and Fukuoka have also announced the temporary closure of their Fanzones on Sept. 21 and 22," the committee said.
Tapah, a Malaysian word for a type of giant catfish, will strengthen as it moves northeast and become a Category 1 storm as it approaches closest to Kyushu.
Some forecasts of its track show it moving slightly further north, minimising its direct impact on Japan, although it is likely to bring heavy rain and wind to Kyushu over the weekend. (Reporting by Elaine Lies Editing by Robert Birsel)
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Ladies, I would like to stress how important it is to look nice daily. It really doesn't take much to look fresh. It can be as simple as moisturizing your skin; applying mascara; adding lip balm; and combing your hair.
I always like to add a little extra touch when I am going shopping; out for coffee; or to friends for dinner. Sometimes, it is as simple as putting on a crisp tapered cotton shirt; dark blue jeans; and dangling earrings. My husband and I work together in our home and I like to take a few extra minutes every day to look nice for him too. The extra attention you spend on your appearance will make you feel better and will not go unnoticed. I believe there is truth in the saying " if you look good you feel good if you feel good you do good". Have a wonderful day. Linda


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If you're a fiction writer eager to study the craft through movies, you're in the right place. This month, we will discuss the hero's journey and how it relates to his character arc.
Who are "we?" This blog is my brainchild, Kathy Kovach, the American Christian Fiction Writers Rocky Mountain Zone Director. When I approached the ACFW Colorado folks about sponsoring a movie day, they were enthusiastic. Two people volunteered their homes and we settled on dates. ACFW is a national organization dedicated to spreading the gospel through the art of fiction. If you aren't familiar with ACFW, please visit http://www.acfw.com/ for info on this worthy organization.
I have had a love of movies ever since watching the late movie with my mom when growing up. My dad was a truck driver and on the road a lot. My sister was seven years older and had a life. That left Mom and me, and a large bowl of popcorn. Back in the sixties and early seventies, the late show was clean, popular in its classic style, and highly entertaining. We watched musicals, epics, westerns...you name it. But the movies themselves weren't the only draw. Time alone with Mom. Getting to know her as a best friend. That's why my love of movies grew. It was a positive experience that I continue to share with my family.
And now, I want to share it with you, my writing family.
If you belong to ACFW Colorado, we have scheduled our Movie Madness days on the third Saturday of the month. Denver will host June 21 at the house of Jill Hups and Colorado Springs will host July 19 at the house of Kim Woodhouse. (All times and dates subject to change.) ACFW Colorado is looking at opening more charters, so stay tuned. If you'd like directions, watch for an announcement on the ACFW Rcky Mt Zone loop, or email me. (See my profile.)
The beauty of this blog is that if you can't make it to the movie showing, you can watch the movie at your leisure and come back to discuss it with us. I will announce the movies in advance so you can prepare to discuss on the fourth Monday of the month. If you miss a month, I hope you will scroll through the comments anyway. We will all learn from each other.
I hope you can join us at Jill's house on Saturday, June 21 at 4:00, but if not, please rent the movie and come back here. We will begin discussing the character arc of Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen's character) on Monday, June 23 and continue until the topic is exhausted.
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You may be familiar with the Hero's Journey which takes the character through a physical structure common to most stories that have been told throughout time. A good contemporary book that explains the mythical structure is The Writer's Journey - 2nd Edition by Christopher Vogler. A follow up to this book is Myth and the Movies by Stuart Voytilla. Using this book, we will follow the chart he's included on page 7. If you don't have the book, you might want to buy it, but it's not necessary for our assignments.
While the Hero's Journey is the physical movement of the character throughout the story, the Character Arc is the inward journey, or the growth of the character. We will look at both.
Watch Galaxy Quest and follow Tim Allen's character, Jason Nesmith. Look for the following things in his Hero's Journey. Make a brief note of what happens to him in the movie during these pivotal points.
- Ordinary world
- Call to adventure
- Refusal of the call
- Meeting the mentor
- Crossing the threshold
- Tests, allies, and enemies
- Approach the inmost cave
- The ordeal
- Reward
- Road back
- Resurrection
- Return with elixir
At the same time, follow the Character Arc:
- Limited awareness
- Increased awareness
- Reluctance to change
- Overcoming reluctance
- Committing to change
- Experimenting with first change
- Preparing for big change
- Attempting big change
- Consequences (improvements and setbacks)
- Rededication to change
- Final attempt at big change
- Mastery of the problem
Note that the Character Arc is the inward journey, while the Hero's Journey is the physical. Voytilla teaches that both are synonimous and makes for a well-rounded character. This is what we want in our own writing.


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Bibimbap, sometimes spelled bi bim bap or bi bim bop, is a popular Korean dish. The word literally means "mixed rice". Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste), soy sauce, or doenjang (a fermented soybean paste). A raw or fried egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions. The hot dish is stirred together thoroughly just before eating. In South Korea, Jeonju, Jinju, and Tongyeong are especially famous for their versions of bibimbap.
Bibim translates as "mixed" and "bap" means "cooked rice," so bibimbap literally means "cooked mixed rice." Before eating, it is customary to mix everything together. There are many simple to elaborate variations on this dish, this recipe is the "classic" bibimbap, akin to what you;d receive if you ordered bibimbap in a Korean restaurant. Bibimbap is often prepared and served in a heated stone or earthenware bowl called dolsot-bibimbap. "Dolsot" means "stone pot" in Korean, and this version makes a layer of crispy, crackling rice on the bottom of the bibimbap.
- 5 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 12 ounces soy bean sprouts, washed and drained
- 8 ounces of spinach blanched and washed with the excess water squeezed out by hand
- 1 large carrot
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 English cucumber
- 3 to 4 green onions, chopped
- ½ pound fresh lean cut of beef (fillet mignon, flank steak)
- 4 ounces fernbrake (gosari), fresh or soaked from ½ ounce dried gosari (details below)
- 1 ounce dried bellflower roots (doraji), soaked in cold water for 18 to 24 hours.
- 4 eggs
- salt
- vegetable oil
- sesame oil
- sesame seeds
- garlic
- soy sauce
- honey (or sugar)
- Korean hot pepper paste (gochujang)
- Firstly, cook the rice in a rice cooker.
- Prepare the vegetables.
- Boil the bean sprouts for about 15 minutes in a soup pot with a pinch of salt. While the bean sprouts are being cooked, you can start cutting up your other vegetables.
- Remove the bean sprouts and drain as much water as you can. Place in a bowl and add 1 tsp of soy sauce, 1/2 tsp of sesame oil and 1 clove of minced garlic. Mix well with your hands (wear plastic gloves). Set aside.
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water until it wilts -about 1 or 2 minutes. Remove and squeeze out as much water as you can (you can use tongs for this part). Drain well. Add 1 clove of minced garlic, a tsp of soy sauce and a 1/2 tsp of sesame oil. Mix well with hands. Set aside.
- Stir-fry the carrot matchsticks for about 30 seconds or until it softens a little. Dish out and place on a platter.
- Stir-fry the cucumber matchsticks with a pinch of salt until they turn a little translucent. Dish out and place on a platter.
- Saute the rest of the minced garlic in about 1 tbsp of cooking oil. Add 1 tbsp of gochujang and stir-around till fragrant.
- Add in the pork.
- Add about 1 tsp of gochugaru (hot pepper powder) and stir around till well-mixed. Stir fry till the pork is cooked. Dish out and place on platter.
- Prepare 4 eggs sunny side up.
Finally, compose your bibimbap
- Spoon rice into individual serving bowls.
- Place one sunny side up egg in the centre of the rice.
- Arrange the vegetables section by section on top of the rice.
- Spoon a portion of the pork on the rice as well.
- Finally, add about 2 tsps of gochujang (or more!) on top of the ingredients.
- Mix well with your spoon.
- Add 1 – 2 drops of sesame oil before eating.


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RANGERS have received good news over the injury that forced Lee Wallace out of the Scotland squad - but manager Ally McCoist has reported fitness setbacks for Ross Perry and Chris Hegarty.
Wallace pulled out of the squad for the World Cup qualifier against Croatia with a knee injury but has an outside chance of facing Brechin in Saturday's Scottish League One clash at Glebe Park.
McCoist told the club's official website: "Lee had the scan and we got the results late last night. We had a look at them and they're not too bad thankfully.
"We're very, very hopeful he can start training again in a couple of days, although I'd have to say he'll be a doubt for the weekend.
"You never know though and he's a fit lad who'll give himself every chance to play because he'll certainly want to play, that's for sure.
"We'll see how things go. Lee will be disappointed to have had to withdraw from the Scotland squad because I know he enjoyed the action he got in Macedonia.
"Albeit he only got 10 to 15 minutes, he was unlucky not to score in that time. He's got a taste of it and he wants more.
"It's a big disappointment for him to be out but I don't see it as being a total disaster for him as I think he's good enough to continue his form and keep his place in the group."
Wallace's fellow defenders, Perry and Hegarty, are both struggling to recover from ankle injuries. Perry has not played yet this season while Hegarty has been out for two months.
McCoist said: "Sadly both Ross and Chris have had setbacks and they've each been to see the specialist once again.
"We're just monitoring them with our physios and the doctor and it's as much a mental thing for the two of them now as anything.
"The blows they've had will be of massive disappointment to them but they'll have to handle that and they've a terrific unit in here that will help them along.
"We've been there ourselves with injuries and we know how depressing it can be so we need to give them the support they need, encourage them and hopefully they'll heal soon."


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From today's Nashua (NH) Telegraph:
Murder pushes death penalty to fore
The random, shocking murder of Kimberly Cates in Mont Vernon already has some lawmakers working on a renewed push to expand the state's death penalty.
Rep. Bill O'Brien, R-Mont Vernon, said he intends to propose legislation in early 2010 to have capital punishment apply to certain, heinous murders beyond ones the state law covers.
"I am sensitive to the argument of the other side about brutalizing society, but I think there are killings right now that call for the death penalty where that ultimate punishment is not an option," said O'Brien whose House district also includes Lyndeborough, Wilton, Temple and New Boston.
The New Hampshire death penalty currently applies in the premeditated murder of a police officer, judge or court officer or for any victim when the act occurs in a prison or includes kidnapping, murder for hire, rape or major drug deal.
O'Brien said he'll wait a few months before fine turning his proposal.
"You can't say you surely would have prevented this, but there are some murders in which society should be able to say to a would-be offender that if you consider taking a life that way, you could forfeit your own," O'Brien said.
Death penalty opponent Rep. Robert Cushing, D-Hampton, heads Cambridge, Mass., group Murder Victims Families for Human Rights. Cushing's father was shot to death in [1988] by an off-duty police officer.
"The death penalty will not bring that poor woman back, and it would not have prevented the murder from taking place," Cushing said.
The slaying of Cates and the serious wounds inflicted on 11-year-old Jaimie Cates is of an inexplicable nature that has many in the public seeking to bring more punishment to bear on the actors, Cushing said.
"There are certain emblematic murders that take place that touch everyone's heart and in this case reverberate far beyond Mont Vernon," Cushing said. "People in small towns all over America wake up, learn of this and are traumatized by it, too.
"At times like these, we try to apply rational thought to an irrational world. There are still some things about my dad's death that I can't to this day get my mind around like what was going through the killer's mind when he did this."
The state has not executed anyone since 1939.
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Very useful info!! I always follow the same rule with restaurants as well.
Rome, Italy…this was the first stop on my first trip abroad. We spent three days there before heading to other parts of Italy. I was traveling with my mom and meeting my brother once his flight got in. My mom and brother had never been to Europe, either, so it was an…experience. We took a flight from Miami, FL to Rome with a couple hour layover in Lisbon. Overall, easy trip. We upgraded to TAP Portugal's business/first class and had an amazing flight. Going back to peasant life in coach was a tough one. Once in Rome, we rented a driver to take us from the airport to our AirBNB. Overall, it was about a 45 minute trip and about 50 euros (we also had NO idea how to (or not to) tip yet). My advice for the next time: TAKE THE TRAIN.
Side note: aside from my first day – I had an awful stomach bug for the other 2 days. When I say awful, picture carrying around a plastic bag through a Vatican tour and running through the Sistine Chapel so I don't get sick in a place of worship…
We stayed in a cute little AirBNB here:
Unfortunately, this flat is no longer available as a listing – but this is a very convenient location far enough away from a mass of tourists, but close enough to what you want to see. If you need an AirBNB referral code, go to www.airbnb.com/c/karliet or click here. You will receive $40 toward your first trip. Disclaimer: I receive a perk from AirBNB as part of their referral program. I am in no way affiliated with them.
Woah – talk about overwhelming. I'll be honest in saying that Rome and most of Italy was not done the way I should have done it. It was the first trip to Europe and things were overstimulating to say the least. Regardless it was still amazing and an eye opening experience.
My mom and I set out to find a currency exchange via Yelp and Google Maps. If you've never been out of the US, here's a tip: a lot of the buildings have the street names on them; stop looking for street sign posts. We should have walked about 10-15 minutes one direction and been there super quick (the Pantheon being the reference point). However, we walked about 45-60 minutes in the wrong direction and took a super long scenic route in 100+ degree heat and finally made it. Thank goodness that little currency exchange that screwed us on an exchange rate had amazing air conditioning.
I had the prosciutto pizza, my brother had some sort of calzone (on the left), and I believe my mom had pasta. She was super bummed she didn't get the pizza. I'm not a huge prosciutto fan, but I could eat this for days. The fact that this was really my only meal in Rome still makes me sad. The waiter was incredibly helpful and the patio looked out on a "square" type area where people were gathering. We got to people watch in the most interesting way, eat delicious food, and drink fabulous wine. I don't think I need to add anymore to that.
We were exhausted, so we called it a night early and got sleep for the rest of the trip.
My day started by puking in a bidet, but I wasn't going to let it ruin my trip. I sucked it up, threw a plastic grocery bag in my back pack, and set out on our tours.
We used www.viator.com to book a tour that included entry to the Vatican (Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Vatacombs), the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. The ticket included a guided tour through the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Vatacombs, and St Peter's Basilica, as well as a "skip the line" pass to gain entrance. The Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum were self-led, but included a "skip the line" pass to the Colosseum. The tour cost was $100 USD per person, but I 100% recommend this, even if just for the skip the line passes. Those lines get LONG.
Remember: you need to wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees out of respect while visiting the Vatican. They have scarves for sale outside of the museums, but they aren't cheap. Save yourself some money and just bring a cover up.
This day was a blur due to my sickness and I wish I could re-experience it. Despite the miserable state I was in, everything I witnessed and learned was amazing. I can't wait to go back and do it properly. Shout out to our tour guide for being the best and not getting mad when I held up the group because I was dying in the bathroom. *virtual high five*\
The guided tour included an English speaking guide that was very knowledgeable of events, facts, and stories to go along with the tour. He taught us all about the art, architecture, and history that was behind every crevice of the museums. We were given headsets to amplify the sound, so hearing him while we stood in the back was not a problem. He was also very tall, so he didn't need a flag and we could just follow his hand through the mobs of people. I was amused by that.
By the time we made it to St. Peter's Basilica, I was feeling a little bit better and the coolness of the stone interior felt amazing. This part was the most memorable of the tour for me. The entire architecture is outstanding and unbelievable. It really is a grand structure in every sense of the term. Learning about the paintings, the sculptures, and the history was incredibly intriguing. I'm not sure the steps, but you can attend mass at the Basilica. For not being someone that identifies as religious, this part of the tour was incredible to learn about. Through the Basilica, you also get the chance to explore the Vatacombs.
After the tour, you have the option to pay a couple of Euros to climb up to the top of a bell tower. It's a lot of steps, but they say the view is spectacular. I couldn't do it for fear of leaving body fluids as breadcrumbs to find my way back. My mom has a new hip and that many stairs just wasn't going to do her legs any good. If I go back, I likely will make the climb. There were just too many factors for us this trip. They say it's totally worth all of the steps, though!!
We only did the Vatican tour on this day. Rome was experiencing a heat advisory and unseasonable warmth. Mix that with my stomach flu and it was not pleasant. My mom and brother went out to explore little shops and off-path restaurants, which they enjoyed. I suggest not eating directly near the Vatican due to the price increase because of tourists. If you want authentic Italian food, head into those little doors ducked in alleyways without an English menu. I also suggest only doing the Vatican tour on day one since the rest of the ticket is on the other side of the city. Unless you're really feeling motivated or have one day.
Luckily, I was keeping food down, but the heat was still so real. Over 100 degrees Fahrenheit was rough mixed with being weak from not eating/drinking for over 24 hours. Today, though, we set out to the Colosseum at about 9 in the morning. We took an Uber and were there relatively quickly. Once we got there and realized just how long that line is, we were INCREDIBLY glad we had a skip the line pass. We were in pretty quickly. We decided to rent an iPod with a walking tour, but honestly, it wasn't worth it. I'm pretty sure you can download walking tours for free or cheap – I suggest that.
The site of the Colosseum was as incredible and magnificent as I thought it would be. Walking up to the breathtaking, ancient architecture is a site I'll always feel. Knowing the history of the grounds and all dark secrets held within the walls is eerie, amazing, and unsettling all at once while you're standing within the crumbling walls. I was a little disappointed that you could see the construction taking place, but…I guess they have to do everything that they can to keep it standing. Makes complete sense, but my bucket list picture didn't include machines, fences, and braces.
Confession time? As magnificent as it was…there are only so many different views you can take in of the same circle before it becomes redundant. Sorry… I enjoy seeing historical sites, but once I've seen it – I'm good. And the crowds were starting to roll in even more than they were when we got there semi-early…so we dipped. We spent some time in the gift shops because they were air conditioned. We got lost trying to get out because we couldn't find the exit, but we finally made it out to the grounds around it.
We walked from the Colosseum to the Roman Forum. Unfortunately, due to a multitude of reasons, we didn't see much of the Forum, nor walk up Palatine Hill. We were all bummed, but at that time, it just wasn't doable. Another trip, another time.
The Uber dropped us off as close as he could and we were able to hear our way to the fountain itself (and follow the MOBS of people – it was afternoon by this time already). My suggestion, take as you will: go early (like ass crack of dawn early) or go late – the middle of the day is a nightmare.
We each took one of our million euro coins that were weighing down our pockets/bags (that as an American with a lot of bills is extremely difficulty to get accustomed to) and made our wish while throwing the coin over our shoulder. I got my boomerang and was all of the things I hate in life…but when in Rome, right?
Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything…..
The rest of our time in Rome, we wandered around ducking in and out of streets/alleys to check out all of the shops, restaurants, and coffee bars. I definitely suggest doing this as it's a great way to discover hidden little gems.
Speaking of coffee, I mentioned in my top 10 about coffee. I'm a coffee drinker and so are my brother and mom. We drink more coffee than is healthy and it gets us through manic days. We did break the Nespresso machine because all we wanted was a cup of coffee before we set out the door (x3). Now, Italian coffee is amazing. It's bold, it's rich, it's unlike anything I've had at home. BUT! Taking in a short shot or two of espresso took some getting used to. I'll admit that I started to enjoy it and miss it a little. You can order drinks like cappuccino and cafe au lait, but I'm not a big fan of anything with milk. The closest you'll get is a Cafe Americano – which is espresso with water. Just a little bit of info if you like your caffeine through an IV.
I wasn't 100% satisfied with Rome. I had this grand picture in my mind of what it would be like because I looked forward to it for so long and it was the one place I wanted to go my whole life. I was disappointed with the masses of tourists. I'm not a big history buff, so in my mind, once I see a couple ancient buildings, they start to blend in my memory. It could have been a combination of my illness and the heat, but I think these thoughts still hold true to me. Maybe a different time might lend another experience, but this is just one person's opinion. Would I go back? Of course. Would I recommend going? Absolutely, it should be on everyone's list. I guess I was just bummed because it had such high standards in my mind…but I've learned that traveling. Don't have expectations.
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Now that the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model is an integral part of many health care systems across the U.S., including Partners, PBS NewsHour recently asked: How are they working? A number of Partners HealthCare staff who work at the forefront of the ACO movement answered.
For an in-depth examination of how the ACO has performed, and for a look at how the national landscape might change in the months ahead, take a look at the video included here.
Topics: Access to Care, Medicare/Medicaid, Legislation


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How Wall Street Profits from Police Violence
Read the report on our groundbreaking research of the link between finance and police violence and then sign on our petition against police brutality bonds.
In the report you can find specific case studies from:
UPDATE: Read our letter to investors in one of Chicago's police brutality bonds (September 2019)
What are police brutality bonds?
As the costs of police misconduct rise, cities and counties across the United States are going into debt to pay for it. Often this debt is in the form of bond borrowing. When cities or counties issue bonds to pay these costs, banks and other firms collect fees for the services they provide, and investors collect interest. The use of bonds to pay for settlements and judgments greatly increases the burden of policing costs on taxpayers, while producing a profit for banks and investors. Using bonds to pay for settlements or judgments can nearly double the costs of the original settlement. All of this is paid for by taxpayers.
These police brutality bonds quite literally allow banks and wealthy investors to profit from police violence. This is a transfer of wealth from communities–especially over-policed communities of color–to Wall Street and wealthy investors, and it needs to stop.
Our Recommendations
We need to abolish this system of policing and build a justice system that prioritizes the needs and well-being of all people. While we collectively work toward that, here are our key recommendations:
1. If cities must borrow to pay for settlements and judgments, banks and investors should not be allowed to profit from that.
2. Police officers must be forced to take out individual liability insurance policies to cover the costs of settlements and judgments caused by their misconduct.
3. Governmental bodies at the local, state, and federal levels must account for and provide full transparency about which officers are behaving in ways that lead to settlements and judgments, how they are or are not being held accountable, who is paying for their misconduct and how, and who is profiting from these payments.


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Simple ways to use electricity wisely
- Turn up the thermostat on your air conditioning, or use ceiling fans and portable fans to circulate the air in your house.
- Close heating and air conditioning vents in rooms that you do not utilize often and close the doors.
- Wash laundry in cold water instead of hot or at least warm water instead of hot. By doing this, you will use less energy because the water does not have to be heated.
- Keep your fridge and freezer stocked with food to maintain the cold air, but do not overload it or the cold air will not have a chance to circulate and the appliance will have to work harder. Also make sure that you regularly clean off the air filters on the back or bottom of the appliance to increase the efficiency of the unit.
- Plug your small appliances and electronics into a power strip and turn the power strip off when they are not in use. Appliances and electronics still draw electricity when not in use, especially if they have clocks.
Phantom Energy
Energy that flows through electric circuits when items are plugged in but turned off or not in use. It is wasted energy, and yet, you are paying for it.
The solution?
Unplug everything you do not use. A surprising 75% of the energy used by home electronics is consumed when they are turned off.


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Some information has been published about the state of Mobile development.
It's sourced from developers not the general public.
May not represent exactly what you identify with but is interesting nonetheless. Especially for trends which shows how this sub population is going.
Windows Phone 7 was launched 4 months before the survey, so data is not comparable to others.
(Side issue. The choice between SVG and Canvas in HTML5 can be hard to make, when it's so new. Here's a rational look at the situation http://j.mp/kKElmT. (Some of the comments are real trolling!!))
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There were so many sweet moments on our trip as Aiden got to meet so many special people. It's safe to say he stole the show...as it should be.
My favorite moment was Aiden meeting his Great Grandma Mimi. She was so excited to meet him as her face shows. The emotion captured here is just too sweet. I love how she is looking at him.
While we were in town we got to celebrate my cousin Carmen and her baby girl, Evelyn Rose due in February with a shower and another amazing onesie making party! I'm always surprised with how cute and different all our onesies turn out. Even Drew and my cousin Jake got in on the fun. Please take special note of Drew's onesie below.
|My shower in September 2014
|Carmen's shower November 2014
|Aiden's first bottle not from his Mom or Dad. Good job Aunt Alyssa! :)


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Carlos S. Alvarado, PhD, Research Fellow, Parapsychology Foundation
Hector Durville (1849–1923) was a well-known French student of magnetism and psychic phenomena. He founded the Société de Magnétisme de France and defended the existence of a magnetic force that could cause healing and other phenomena, a topic he discussed in his two-volume work Traité Expérimental de Magnétisme (2 vols., Paris: Librairie du Magnétisme, 1895–1896). In his book Le Fantôme des Vivants: Anatomie et Physiologie de l'Ame: Recherches Expérimentales sur le Dédoublement des Corps de l'Homme (The Phantom of the Living: Anatomy and Physiology of the Soul: Experimental Researches on the Doubling of Man's Body; Paris: Librairie du Magnétisme, 1909), Durville focused on the projection of phantoms of the living, or what he termed doubling.
The first part of the book was about the history and conceptual aspects of the topic. This included the idea of subtle bodies and their manifestations.
The latter part consisted of OBEs as well as apparitions of the living with and without the consciousness of the person represented by the apparition. Durville concluded the section stating:
"The physical body is seen at the place that it really occupies; and at the same moment its phantom is seen at a distance. . . . The sensations felt by the phantom are reflected on the physical [body]. . . . The physical [body] is never in its normal state during doubling. The mystics are always in ecstasy; the sorcerers and nearly all the common people are more or less profoundly asleep, the mediums are in trance, the somnambules in a state of magnetic somnambulism and the dying delirious or in syncope . . . . Some of the doubled recollect perfectly everything that was seen, said, or that took place . . . ; others remember vaguely . . . , most others do not keep any recollection. . . ." (pp. 136–138; this and other translations are mine)
Durville believed that doubling showed that the thinking principle could leave the physical body while the person was alive and that this double could perceive and sometimes act on the environment.
In the second part of the book, Durville reported tests he conducted to study intentionally projected phantoms of the living. In this work Durville followed on the previous investigations of Albert de Rochas (1837–1914), a pioneer in the laboratory study of phantoms of the living and of the exteriorization of sensibility, in which the magnetized person's tactile sensibility was projected around her body or to an external object or substance such as water.
Durville worked with several ladies whom he magnetized repeatedly, asking them to project their phantom in order to explore its perceptual and motor capabilities. He said very little about his participants but they were obviously sensitive to magnetization (or suggestion). One of the ladies in question, Mme. Lambert, was also studied by de Rochas. She was later described as a medium who had physical phenomena at home as well as in the séance room (Lefranc, L. Comment il faut étudier le probleme spirite. Le Monde Psychique,1911, 1, 162–172, 195–199).
Durville wrote that he considered the exteriorization of sensibility and doubling to be similar. The first was a state in which the sensibility was believed to radiate around the person, while the second was a state in which the sensibility was contained in the phantom. Durville wrote:
"We have seen that the subjects submitted to the action of magnetism . . . exteriorize . . . , all of them keep their usual state of consciousness, their sensibility which had disappeared at the beginning of somnambulism . . . radiates now around them, up to a distance that may reach a distance 2 m. 50 and even 3 meters. At some moment . . . such sensibility, which all the subjects see in the form of vapour, a whitish fluid, gray or grayish, sometimes with light iridescent shades, is condensed and localized on each side of them, at a distance that may vary from 20 centimeters . . . to 80 centimeters. . . ." (p. 178)
Several chapters contain descriptions of such aspects as the appearance of the phantom, its perceptual capabilities, influences on other persons, and physical effects presumably produced by it. The point of the studies was to obtain evidence that perceptions and physical effects could take place from a location distant from the physical body of the projected persons, at the place where the phantom was supposed to be. Because some aspects of Durville's reports have been published in English in the Annals of Psychical Science, I will cite some descriptions from one of them to take advantage of the translations.
Some tests were performed to test for vision. In Durville's words:
"The projected double can see, but rather confusedly, from one room into another. While I was at the end of my study with Edmée, whose double was projected, I asked three of the witnesses of the experiment . . . to go into the lecture room of the society and perform some simple and easily described movements, so that we could ascertain whether the double, which I would send there, could see anything. Dr. Pau de Saint-Martin stood near the window, between my study and the hall where the witnesses were, in order to see almost at the same time both the subject and what these experimenters were doing."
"First Experiment. — Mme. Fournier seated herself on the table. 'I see,' said the subject, 'Mme. Fournier seated on the table.' "
"Second Experiment. — The three persons walked into the room and gesticulated. 'They walk and make gestures with their hands; I do not know what it means.' "
"Third Experiment. — Mme. Stahl took a pamphlet from the table and handed it to Mme. Fournier. 'The two ladies are reading,' said the subject."
"Fourth Experiment. — The three persons joined hands, formed a chain and walked round the table. 'How funny!' said the subject; 'they are dancing round the table like three lunatics.' " (Durville, H. (1908). Experimental researches concerning phantoms of the living. Annals of Psychical Science, 1908, 7, 335–343, p. 338).
Durville believed that the phantom emanated N-rays, a controversial form of radiation prominent during the first decade of the twentieth century that was eventually dismissed by the scientific community as being due to artefactual observations. To detect the projected phantom, he used screens covered with calcium sulphide, a substance believed to produce brightness in contact with the rays. Durville wrote as follows:
"The double of the subject having been projected, I took the three screens and showed them to the witnesses, who observed that they were completely dark. Laying the small screen aside for a moment, I placed one of the large ones on the abdomen of the subject and held the other in the phantom, which was seated on an armchair to the left of the subject."
"The screen placed in the phantom became rapidly illuminated, and the one on the subject remained completely dark. After several minutes I took both screens and showed them to the witnesses, who were much astonished by the phenomenon. I then took the screen which had been on the subject, and remained dark, and placed it in the phantom. It immediately became illuminated like the first. I again showed them to the witnesses, who saw that they were sufficiently illuminated to allow them easily to count the spots of sulphide of calcium at a distance of a yard."
"I then took the small screen which had not been used, and placed it on the abdomen of the subject for two or three minutes without obtaining the slightest trace of luminosity. I then placed it in the phantom, and it became very strongly illuminated. The witnesses found that it gave enough light to enable one of them to tell the time by a watch."
"These experiments, repeated about ten times with seven or eight different subjects, always gave similar results, which were very intense when the screens had been well exposed to the sun, less so when the exposure had been insufficient." (Durville, H. Experimental researches concerning phantoms of the living. Annals of Psychical Science, 1908, 7, 335–343, p. 341).
The double was said to be able to produce raps and movement of objects, which was taken by Durville to indicate its objective nature. This body, Durville wrote in his book, carried the "very principle of life, as well as will, intelligence, memory, consciousness, the physical senses, while the physical body does not have any faculty" (p. 354). This suggests that the subject's awareness was out of the body, something that is not always clear throughout the experiments reported in the book.
The tests reported by Durville represent a historically important attempt to empirically study the topic through the induction of experiences, and one deserving further investigation. The book was repeatedly cited by later writers on the topic. Some aspects of his work were replicated and extended, but the reports have fewer methodological details than Durville's (e.g., Lefranc, L. (1911). Les états du sommeil magnétique du fantôme du vivant ou corps ethérique. Le Monde Psychique, 1911, 1(2), 3–7).


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- Network Band: Dual band GSM
- SIM Support: Dual SIM GSM
- Display Screen Size: 3.5 inches
- Display type: Touch screen
- Display resolution: HVGA
- Camera Size: 3.0 mega pixel
- Camera Feature: flash
- User Interface: 3D UI
- Internet Connectivity: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g, GPRS
- Data Transfer Connectivity: Bluetooth with A2DP, miniUSB port
- Sensors: Motion and Gravity (for playing motion based games and using other applications)
- Video Format Support: Multi format video player and video recording
- Music
- Multi-format music player: mp3, amr
- Audio Jack: 3.5mm audio jack
- 3D sound technology
- Internal Memory: up to 16GB with microSD card slot
- Social Networking: MSN, Nimbuzz, ebuddy, Facebook, Twitter
- E-Book Reader
- Caller ID with Photo
- pre-loaded games
- Battery Model: Li-ion 1100 mAh, up to 200 hours of standby time with up to 7.5 hours of Talk Time
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beautiful mobile
- September 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM
looks nice but touch pad quality is worst..
- October 19, 2011 at 1:43 AM
It's a touch screen phone but Touch Pad is very hard..
- October 20, 2011 at 12:13 AM
the look is awesome..any1 who looks at it will wish to have 1. But you switch on the cell and you feel like smashing it on the wall..the software, icons, display, etc. reminds you of the chinese handsets...also setting up pc sync tool(nokia pc suite equivalent) will drive u nuts..the flash is of very low intensity..a match stick will give you a brighter light. The camera is good though. The sound quality is also good. The e-book reader is not a pdf reader. It's a .txt reader. Extremely dissapointed...I would suggest not to go for this.
- October 30, 2011 at 11:06 PM
- love said...
its a average phone........ Good video player & big 3.5'' Screen..... But feeling like chines & uf u want to buy it u should buy micro-max for Rs 3500/- only same feathers.....
i m disappointed with it !!!!!
- November 10, 2011 at 11:35 PM
The phones attractive but really the features it provides is worst i suppose...!
Really a disappointing.
- December 10, 2011 at 8:57 PM


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As our freedoms are being ripped away from us, one by one by a ruthless, fascism-driven new administration, it's easy to find yourself living in constant fear. There is an extra layer of fear that is being applied by this administration that we must rise above and defeat. That layer of fear is made out of the lies that we are being fed about Muslims all being terrorists, immigrants stealing our jobs, the state of our country in regards to lack of jobs and crime, etc. These are blatant lies told to us in hopes of dividing us further and to make more accepting of our rights being taken away.
This old-world view of racism and xenophobia is seeing a resurgence, but it is ultimately going to fail. The masses that are clinging to this way of thinking are falling more deeply under its spell, while the rest of us, who refuse to buy into the fear are the ones who are going to be ready for the new paradigm that is unfolding. Trump has done his best to reignite the fires of hatred and ignorance of this old-world view, but this fire will only burn temporarily and will be snuffed due to lack of oxygen. This constant feeding of fear from this administration may cause many to buy into the hatred even more than they already have, but luckily, there are many out there who refuse to buy into this and will be on the front lines of the resistance.
The conquest that the current administration is using to divide and conquer, I believe, will ultimately unite those who would have otherwise remained at a distance from one another. The administration believes that what they are pursuing, is what America really wants. This "America" is only, in reality, a very small percentage of the whole. It is up to us, as the outliers of this group, to unite and join forces in bringing this fascism to it's knees.
I challenge each of you individuals who stand against this current administration and its wave of fascism to unite with your fellow American. Reach out a hand of friendship to an immigrant or a refugee. Reach out to a Muslim. Help in any way you can with anyone that you know, who will be targeted by hatred. Let them know that you are on their side and that you will not let them be victimized. Every little action makes a difference. Sign petitions, call your local politicians, attend rallies and put your money into companies and charities that oppose this new administration. The most powerful protest of all to these elites is loss of profit. Rising above this fear-based campaign is our first hurdle as dissenters. It is a big task, but it will be overcome.


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The Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, 10 P. S. § 162.1 et seq, (Act) requires professional solicitors to register with the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (Bureau) prior to soliciting for charitable organizations in Pennsylvania. Put merely, Solicitors and Barristers are both sorts of Lawyer. Solicitors who develop a popularity in personal observe may move to grow to be in-house attorneys, often as a result of being headhunted. You might use some of your time to offer free assist to clients who are unable to pay for authorized providers themselves.
And then I worked doing that for 2 years and have become quite good at it after which I decided I wanted my own secretary actually, which is sort of funny as I'm at Group Regulation now and I'm my very own secretary and lawyer, at this stage.
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I don't typically think about how often I swear. However, recently a friend of mine commented on it. "You're better than that," he said. It bothered me. While he didn't know it, he basically just said, "I'm better than you. Be more like me." Dick move. I don't begrudge my friend. He didn't really think about what he was saying. In fact, it turns out he was repeating something someone had told him. I'm sure it was meant to be a pep talk. A motivator for me to strive to be a better person. But it wasn't. It was a judgment.
Not more than a week later I was engaged in a conversation in which someone told me that he or she viewed people who swear as less intelligent. This flipped my pancake. Once again, with a smidgen of subtlety, someone insulted me to my face.
"I swear. Do you think I'm unintelligent?" Turns out she did. The finer point was that cursing makes you sound unintelligent. It doesn't matter whether you are; the perception is there.
To me, this judgment is narrow-minded. Swearing should have no bearing on the perception of one's intelligence. But it does. I realize I can do little to influence people's perception of this. But since there are dozens of blogs out there telling us to stop swearing, it only seemed fitting to have a counterpoint.
On the set of my second movie, Victim's Song, we had a gun. It was a prop gun. It only fired blanks. That being said it was loud as hell and had a muzzle flash. So I wanted to make sure people didn't play with it.
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There's been a lot of flack over Veronica Mars and Zach Braff using Kickstarter to fund their movies. But they're not the first. Last year Charlie Kaufman raised over $400,000 for his animated film Anomalisa. Ren and Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi raised nearly $137,000. David Fincher raised $442,000 to start production on an animated project, The Goon. Colin Hanks raised over $50,000 for a documentary about Tower Records. The internet is a buzz with condemnation, and yet they reached their goals. Is our rage misplaced? Read More
I've heard far too many filmmakers and supposed screenwriters say things like:
"… and then it pans up and you see …"
"… the camera pans in on her face and …"
Here's the thing: you can only pan left and right. That's it. If you're talking about movies, writing screenplays, or anywhere near me, please use the correct terminology.
Pretend your head is the camera. Look left. Look right. That's panning.
Now look up. Look down. That's tilting.
Both are from a fixed position.
The camera does not pan in on anything. If you're describing the frame "moving in" on a subject it either zooms or physically moves (dolly/steadycam/crane/etc). But I wouldn't bother referencing a zoom or dolly in a screenplay. It will only detract from the read. Find a creative way to paint a mental picture for the reader without need of technical specificity.
Hello, gay pirate.
Since the NFL formed in 1920 there's been a long history of fantastic logos. Like this musketeer with carotenosis who caught a dagger in his mouth and got sand in his eye. Or whatever it's supposed to be.
Right now there are two groups trying to bring Los Angeles an NFL team. I can't wait. Like many, I'm a transplant here. And also, like many, my love for my hometown team runs deep. For me it's Philadelphia Eagles. Seriously, my house has Eagles shirts, jackets, jerseys, signs, trash cans, beer cozies, and inflatable furniture. But I live in Los Angeles now and I need a Los Angeles team to cheer for. The Chargers left us when they were still in pampers; we dated the Raiders in high school but they just wouldn't put out; we married the Rams and had a couple of kids, but one night we came home and caught the bitch in bed with St. Louis. So we moved to a studio apartment in Silverlake and took up pottery.
Nearly two decades later we could have a new Los Angeles NFL football team! Chances are good we'll inherit an existing team name. While the Los Angeles Chargers doesn't sound bad the Los Angeles Bills makes no sense. And just in case they do decide to rename the team I feel compelled to offer my suggestions. Before we end up with the Los Angeles Mucky-Fucks of Anaheim, presented by Verizon.
I present my suggestions for an NFL Los Angeles franchise.


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My family loves making their own holiday cards, but it is more time consuming so we thought we'd get an early start by setting up a card making station with the little ones. That way whenever we need a fast craft card making is always available. I know these cards will be unique and treasured by our friends and family because they are hand crafted with love and creativity! Here are some ideas to inspire your kids' card making this season.
Felt candy cards are a truly unique way to send your holiday greeting. Kids will love writing small messages to go inside the "candy" and unwrapping their own.
We always have felt, buttons and colorful scraps of cardstock in our craft room. What better way to put those small pieces to use but to make these fun Christmas cards!
Christmas Cards – Love and Lollipops
My kids love making and getting pop up cards. These are so pretty and professional looking, yet easy enough for the kids to make themselves.
3-D Christmas Tree Card – Martha Stewart
These Santa Hat cards are super cute and can be made in five minutes. Perfect if you have a lot of friends on your Christmas Card list this year.
Santa Hat Christmas Card – Mum in the Mad House
Fingerprint holiday cards are perfect to make with toddlers and they turn out so cute. After the paint dries you can add glitter and stickers to make them extra special.
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King Kong
Call me crazy, but recently I stumbled across the 1976 King Kong remake, the one that is now known as Jessica Lange's first movie, and for some reason, I really enjoyed it. (I saw it years ago as a kid, but didn't remember it too well.)
Don't get me wrong—the original '33 flick really is a classic, and if you have kids, it's a great introduction to both older and adventure films. And everyone agrees, even with its archaic special effects, the film still holds up as a thing of beauty. Well, guess what—so does this version.Continue Reading
Michael Jackson Number Ones
After Michael Jackson's tragic death, it was interesting to hear about young kids who were exposed to him for the first time (no pun intended). The magic of his personality and performances, as well as the simplicity of his music was easy enough for another generation to grasp and embrace. Like The Beatles, Jackson potentially is an artist who will be able to find a new audience starting with the very young for decades to come. Though I would argue that while The Beatles may have two dozen or more songs that are still considered standards, MJ only has five or six tops.
The DVD Number Ones, which has 15 Michael Jackson music videos, may not be enough for the hardcore Michael Jackson fan. I'm sure they could complain about what's missing (mercifully we are spared those songs he did with Paul McCartney, but it's also missing "Scream" with Janet Jackson and "Remember The Time" with Magic Johnson at his most magical). The DVD has no extras, no frills, just an easy menu that says, "play all."Continue Reading


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Fri Apr 20, 2012
5101 Tollman Hall, 11 AM–1 PM
|Institute of Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Michael Strevens (New York University)
Concept Acquisition without Definitions
This paper is about "unsupervised concept learning", that is, learning in which a thinker, rather than trying to acquire a personal copy of a concept that already exists in their language or thought community, creates an entirely novel concept to organize the world around them in a new way. Scientific innovators build concepts in this way, but so, presumably, do ordinary people confronted by new colors, new organisms, or new kinds of weather events – at least sometimes. Insofar as there is a standard account of the way in which novel concepts make their way into the mental inventory, it involves a kind of definition or stipulation by the concept's creator: a new "mental term" is defined or stipulated to pick out a certain kind of thing or property. Such stipulations bring into existence empirically irrefutable truths about the category (or property, or thing) corresponding to the new concept. But there appear to be very few or no such truths. It therefore seems worth looking for an alternative to the standard account. I will propose such an alternative.


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LOUD WHISPERS: The Game Is Over (A tribute to Game of Thrones)
And now the watch has ended
Many played the game for the throne
King this
Queen that
One by one they fell
The throne many fought over, lusted after and died for
Now flows through the halls like melted wax
The wheel has been broken
Things are no longer the same
If you thought The Game would have a fairy tale ending
You were not paying attention
The Game took eight long years to play
Five books and more yet to come
A tale about long ago and far away
Yet a story for today and beyond
Years pass, humanity learns very little
Ten thousand, five thousand, two thousand or even two years
Time means nothing to the sun, moon and stars
Mere mortals never fully grasp their place in the universe
So in their folly they play God and even become God
When winter comes bringing death and despair
Testing the strong and devouring the weak
After the fires have burned and the ashes have covered the land
Lords and peasants alike count the cost and lessons learnt
The wise might ask, 'What do we know? What don't we know'?
Let the children be told
Alas, there is no divine right to rule
Only a sacred call to service
Our word should be our bond
We can be born to riches but honour is earned
Every teacher has a message
Every student has a mission
The bastard of today
Might be the King of tomorrow
The ugly dwarf we have been taught to despise
Might be the one blessed with the most wisdom in the land
The breaker of chains and the saviour of children
Is also the merciless tyrant who burns the helpless and defenceless to a crisp
The orphaned girls who were tortured, raped and beaten
Rose to reign as Queens
The least of us might one day become the greatest of us
The heavens have a way of healing broken bodies, minds and spirits
The strong can only prey on the weak for a season
One day the forgotten and invisible will find a voice and a reason
Terror, tyranny, plague, oppression
Love, betrayal, loyalty, passion all rule the hearts of men and women
From one eternity to the next, the wheel keeps spinning
If you play the game of thrones, you either win or you die
Those who played lost and those who were not in the game at all won
The wheel has been broken, it is a new world now
We all yearn for when men and women will rule the land on merit
With courage, devotion and sacrifice
Then the age of entitlement will be over – we pray
If all lessons have fallen on deaf ears, please remember this
Valar Morghulis
All men must die
Valar Dohaeris
All men must serve
Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi is a Gender Specialist, Social Entrepreneur and Writer. She is the Founder of Abovewhispers.com, an online community for women. She is currently the 1st Lady of Ekiti State. She can be reached at email@example.com
14 Responses to LOUD WHISPERS: The Game Is Over (A tribute to Game of Thrones)
The way it ended, I didn't expect it. I didn't at all. In fact, its an eye opener for a whole lot of us. Valar Dohaeris. Winter is over!
I tell you o, the least can be the king tomorrow. Who would have thought? who?
The lessons embedded in this world class show is something else. I hope people have learnt lessons as I have and not just about the noise of the show. Sincerely, power comes to the unexpected.
I couldn't say I didn't expect the ending neither could I say I did. At some point I figured that just as life really is, things hardly pan out as is hoped or expected. What a series it was, what a journey they took us on, what a story that has been told. As years rolled by we may forget some, watch and rewatch but the lessons we should never forget.
Valar morghulis
These words are impeccably chosen as if from the writers of this series themselves. The series is over but the story we should never forget. Thank you ma'am for your contributions in making the GOT journey even more enlightening, educative and interesting.
How surprisingly the story ended. Alot of lessons to learn from it. We should always put in mind that all men must die and all men must also serve. More than the interesting story/movie you made GOT more educative ma'am.
Truly some men are called to serve and they should serve with the best of their ability
You made me fall in love with the show ma. You practically made me go look for all the seasons when you wrote about last year. Thank for making people like me watch the show with indepth knowledge.
I am happy to have watched the show and learnt deeply. Though, I was shocked at how it ended but reading this now, my eyes are opened and I think all the lovers around the world should read this and keep calm.
You have said it ma. said every damn thing. Thank you for making this show more than just a normal show for those of us here. I feel the creators of the show should come and reference you.
It was a fantastic ending to me, nothing was predictable just like life. Nothing at all.
The game is indeed over and you gave us a resounding ending.
I didn't expect that ending o. I am still very pained.
Game of Thrones #GOT made a whole lot of sense. The writers need to be given special medals of honour. What a end! The truth is there would always be that subtle signs to show the true colour of a person. Do not ignore those signs because that is the case of Daenarys. The reality that the pure on heart might most often be on the receiving end in terms of Jon Snow and also the one who looks to be at a disadvantage is actual the strongest.
Thank you for bringing to us knowledge from this series.


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How Long After Conception Can You Test for Pregnancy?
For most women, the first sign of pregnancy is the lack of a period, also known as amenorrhea. This usually prompts a quick drive to the store for a home pregnancy test kit. However, in some cases you may be able to determine pregnancy even before you miss your period after conception.
Home Pregnancy Test Kit
The most common way that women discover they are pregnant after conception is through a home pregnancy test (HPT). There are many types of pregnancy tests on the market, but whether they use a strip, cup or eye dropper, most of them test positive in the same time period. Pregnancy tests work by detecting a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). After conception, some women secrete higher levels of the hormone sooner than others. Since the test will not get a positive result until enough HCG is present in the urine, home pregnancy tests work at varying points from the time of conception. According to the Mayo Clinic, most pregnancy tests will not show a positive result until at least one day after your missed period, or about 12 to 14 days from conception. The one exception to this rule is the First Response Early Pregnancy Test, which has shown the ability to detect pregnancy up to five days before your period. Even then it is recommended that you test a second time at least two days after your first test to insure that you did not get a false negative.
Blood Tests
For a more accurate, and earlier result, many women choose to get a blood test from their doctor. Pregnancy blood tests work similarly to home pregnancy tests in that they search for heightened levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). However, since the hormone will be present in the blood sooner than the urine, blood tests can get positive results as soon as six days after conception, but usually closer to 10 days. There are two different types of pregnancy blood tests, quantitative and qualitative. A quantitative blood test is the most accurate and measures the actual amount of HCG in the blood sample. A qualitative blood test only checks to see if the hormone is present, and is not much more accurate than a home urine test.


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Clearly there is only one thing better than knitting – knitting in a group!
And since my job and it's sometimes crazy hours, in combination with my general tendency to be a bit shy to just show up for meetings, make it difficult for me to join an actual knitter's group (though I haven't quite given up on it yet), obviously a virtual knitting group is the next best thing.
And by "next best", I mean absolutely bleeping brilliant. I had such a blast with the Susanna IC KAL that even while it was still going, I started looking for another one.
Enter stage left: Roxanne from Zen Yarn Garden, who generously offered for me to join the Fickle-Zen KAL very last minute. The yarn, travelling all the way from Canada to the UK, took it's sweet time, but arrived in time, and is absolutely gorgeous.
Choices were between Lemongrass green, Marigold yellow, and Raspberry purple … I was in the edge to go with the Lemongrass, as purples seem to be taking over a bit at the moment, but then couldn't resist the stunning colour, and I lurve it!
The whole project, so far, is just a joy – the group is great, the chatter pleasant, the yarn a joy to work with, and after the latest fine lace, knits up quickly, and the pattern looks great and is easy to follow.
I == happy bunny.


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6,000 Virginians Giving Back to the Bay
June 06, 2016
Saturday June 4 marked the 28th Annual Clean the Bay Day, a yearly seismic eruption of volunteers, all descending on waterways throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to give a little back. And all those small individual efforts had a massive cumulative effect once again.
As CBF's single largest annual clean-up event—and one of the largest volunteer programs in Virginia—Clean the Bay Day brought several thousand people together to clean up harmful debris and litter from hundreds of miles of streams and shoreline in just three short hours!
In the birthplace of the program, all seven cities of the Hampton Roads area were absolutely overflowing with volunteers. The Navy had a precedent-setting turnout and even ran out of places to clean! Every state park in the Chesapeake watershed in Virginia (22 total) fielded clean-up teams. Our clean-up sites in Richmond and Charlottesville specifically saw a tremendous spike in volunteers this year. And we had our first bilingual "Día de la Bahía" clean-up event, which attracted more than 50 volunteers from the Richmond-area Latino community. Clean the Bay Day also helped kick off the very first #ChesapeakeBay Awareness Week, which continues through June 12. The enormity of this event never ceases to amaze.
Numbers are still rolling in, but here are the impressive stats that we've tallied thus far from the day's events:
- Approximately 6,000 volunteers;
- Roughly 138,000 pounds of debris removed;
- More than 440 miles of streams and shoreline cleaned;
- All in just three hours;
- A mix of 20 elected officials (federal, state, and local), government appointees, and more participated;
- Approximately 25 organizations participated;
- 13 military installations took part, including more than 1,200 enlisted and their families;
- 22 Virginia State Parks participated;
- 265 clean-up sites across Virginia.
As usual, the most common items found during the cleanup were plastic bottles, plastic bags, and cigarette butts. But household appliances, automobile parts (especially tires), furniture, shopping carts, ghost crab pots, and construction debris were a big part of the overall yield. Volunteers were also surprised by many strange finds including a lottery ticket station, a crock pot, a jet ski, a complete car transmission and an axle, multiple mattresses, a teddy bear with Mardi Gras beads, an enormous stuffed bear, a headless G.I. Joe doll, a taxidermy deer head, a screen door, a smart phone, a walkie-talkie, and two kitchen sinks.
Since 1989, Clean the Bay Day has engaged approximately 146,000 volunteers who have removed more than 6.4 million pounds of debris from more than 6,900 miles of shoreline.
—Tanner Council, Hampton Roads Grassroots Coordinator
Check out more photos from the day in our Facebook Photo Album.


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Seoul Travelog – Day 2 – We're Not in Missouri Anymore
Day 2 and I have learned this: Koreans are basically Polish grandmothers. I'll explain. From the second we met up with Sungwoo at the airport and made the one hour+ subway ride to our hotel, he's been trying to feed… (READ MORE)


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Calling all LEGO fans! The Library wants you to come build and play with our own big collection of LEGO pieces. Get creative and have a blast! Ages 4 and up.
This event will occur on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Brewster Ladies' Library.


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While I feel a bit overwhelmed with all that I have "to do", I am beyond thrilled with what is on my list today as compared to last year at this time.
When my client Kris told me about MKMMA over a year and half ago it sounded great. But I was so full with life and business and family I didn't have room. When he mentioned it to me in September, I probed a bit more. I was seeking something, what that was, I wasn't certain. But I needed better support in my life and business that I knew.
I immediately liked Mark – his energy, his vulnerable, generous nature. I also really appreciated his simple explanation of universal laws and truth. It resonated like nothing has in a long while.
Immediately I enrolled in the $1 scholarship. No brainer right?
No catch. No hidden game. Kris had already told me what to expect.
I knew it was going to require work and it would be my work 1-2 hours each day. I was willing. I was equal to the task.
Little did I know that each of the components put together were exactly what would change my scattered, fragmented energy to a focused, congruent, consistent path.
I am beyond excited about this path, and while I have much I am in the middle of – sprouting, creating, birthing…I am truly whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious and most of all HAPPY!
Each week there is more stability. A stronger foundation. The gold shines more brightly.
I feel honored and so delighted to have new friends that will likely be life long. Something I have wished for!
This week I had a free moment to jump on the Monday night name gathering webinar and heard Mark share and teach us about Twitter. THIS. WAS. AMAZING!! Not so much the content – yes, that was totally cool. But you know what it really was – and IS? MARK and his team GIVE. Freely. Kindly. Generously. WITHOUT AGENDA!! Do you know how rare that is? I am so very very very very GRATEFUL to know these people. To be a part of the TRIBE!
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Belvarian firegnats were also similar species.
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There's Plenty Wrong with Our Political System, but the Election's Not "Rigged"
By now everyone's heard Donald Trump's position that he won't necessarily accept the result of the November 8 presidential election. "I'll keep you in suspense," he said at the last debate. "I will totally accept the result … if I win," he later said at a campaign rally.
Why is he being coy about whether he'll follow the tradition of the losing candidate's gracefully conceding and congratulating the winning candidate, to help unify the nation after an often bruising and bitter campaign? Well, he's articulated it in various ways, in his particular indomitable style, but it comes down to the idea that the election is "rigged" against him.
How is it rigged? In true conspiratorial style, there's no clean bill of indictment, but the charges include:
- Massive voter‐registration fraud involving felons, foreigners, and the dead;
- Massive voting fraud, including busing in Mexicans to vote;
- The media being "in the tank" for Hillary Clinton;
- Clinton being allowed to run despite her email‐related national‐security violations.
I'm sure I'm missing something, but you get the idea. But even if there's truth to some of these line‐items, that doesn't necessarily add up to a fraudulent election and an "illegitimate" president.
For example, no election is perfect and there are surely people on the registration rolls who shouldn't be there—some because of officials' incompetence, some because of lawsuits that have slowed the periodic purging of the rolls, and some because people who aren't eligible to vote (or not in that particular location) have nevertheless registered. But nobody has been able to show that these improper voters provide the margin in a close election—at least not since the presidential election of 1960, when Illinois and Texas provided President Kennedy's winning electoral votes under dubious circumstances (and Richard Nixon conceded nonetheless).
More broadly, allegations of voter fraud have increased in parallel with our country's political polarization during the three presidencies. There have even been prosecutions in a number of states, typically relating to local elections. (Perhaps the most serious national‐level allegations in recent years involved Al Franken's razor‐thin victory over Norm Coleman in the 2008 Minnesota Senate race.) This has led most prominently to a spate of voter‐ID laws—which have the salutary effect of increasing people's confidence in election integrity, but don't eliminate what fraud there is because most of it isn't done through in‐person voting.
But in any case, 28 secretaries of state—the chief election official in each state—are Republicans, including in swing states such as Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, and Ohio. Many of them bear scars from legal battles with Democrat‐aligned activist groups over various areas of election administration and can hardly be complicit in some sort of anti‐Trump conspiracy.
Media bias is unfortunately baked into our political culture; Fox News is the (rather large) exception to the rule that journalists overwhelmingly prefer Democratic candidates. The same of course is true of Hollywood, higher education, and most other "influencers." Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert alone significantly shaped the views of Millennials the last few election cycles. But this phenomenon has long been true and, regardless whether it's a good or bad thing, it hardly makes an election illegitimate when voters have freely chosen a candidate based on media that they have voluntarily consumed.
And let's not forget that Trump would never have gotten this far in the first place if not for his starring role on the network‐TV hit "The Apprentice" and the disproportionate coverage his campaign got during the Republican primaries. Perhaps the GOP has a valid beef that CNN (and Fox News) unduly boosted Trump, but The Donald himself can now hardly complain about all the attention he's been getting.
Finally, the point about Clinton's eligibility given the Justice Department's decision not to indict—better framed as viability, because someone could theoretically run even from prison—has some merit, but not with respect to "rigging" the election. I have serious concerns about FBI Director James Comey's non‐prosecution recommendation given the evidence of wrongdoing he himself detailed, as well as that which has come out since his July announcement. Like Chief Justice John Roberts's extra‐legal ruling in the first Obamacare case, Comey's attempt to extricate himself from the election ironically undermined the idea that there's a difference between law and politics and that institutions exist to check the excesses of government officials.
Yet even as Clinton's non‐prosecution increased cynicism and frustration—boosting burn‐it‐all‐down Trumpism—it hardly constitutes a fraudulent scheme.
Of course, some Trump apologists maintain that Trump's posture simply allows himself the same wiggle room that Al Gore exercised in 2000—when he famously withdrew his concession and litigated the votes of four Florida counties all the way to the Supreme Court. I think that's being too generous, even if, as Salena Zito wryly observed in The Atlantic, "the press takes him literally, but not seriously [while] his supporters take him seriously, but not literally."
There's a difference between preserving the right to contest discrete irregularities—as what happened in Bush v. Gore—and questioning the legitimacy of our electoral system altogether. Regardless of the problems that emerge every cycle, alleging that the whole process is "rigged" is irresponsible and only serves to further poison our political culture.
If Trump loses, he has only himself to blame.


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