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Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make. We are confident that at Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou, we offer the best education available to children of all nationalities. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions of parents attending Meet the Master parent information sessions, and through daily enquiries to the Admissions team.
1 Do you offer school bus? What are the bus routes?
Yes, Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou will offer a professional, safe and convenient bus programme throughout the city of Hangzhou. We are extremely proud of the bus company that has been selected, following a rigorous tendering process. The school bus will be available for pupils from Grade 1-7.
At this early stage we cannot guarantee that every family who applies for our bus service will have a pick-up and drop-off point directly to or from their desired address. Creating bus routes is a complex process. However, we are fortunate to have selected one of the most professional bus services available to international and bilingual schools in China. Through their advanced bus route mapping software, they can calculate the quickest and most efficient bus routes throughout the city. As a result, we are confident that our bus service will reach all desired addresses within a 60-minute drive from the school. If you have been offered a place at the College and would like to apply for the bus service, please log into your OpenApply account and complete the bus application form. You will be informed of the bus route availability once routes have been finalised.
Some of the key features of our school bus service are:
- Air purifiers on all school buses to ensure the safety of the children
- Mobile messaging system to alert parents when children alight the bus
- Mapping system to show parents where the buses are at all times (via mobile app)
- Central managing system where the routes of all buses, and their current speed, are tracked in real-time
- Regular safety drills and inspections
2 My home is far away from your school, and we have applied for Grade 2. So could you please make an exception for my child to get boarding?
We believe that children should live at home with their parents during their critical developmental stages of early Primary school, in line with our educational ethos of well-rounded development. As a result, we will open boarding for Grades 4 and above. We have no plans at this stage to open boarding for Grades 3 or below in the future.
3 How is lunch arranged for pupils?
Through our rigorous catering tendering process, we are proud to announce that we have selected Sodexo to be the catering services manager for Wellington College Hangzhou.
Sodexo is a world leader in quality of life services, serving 75 million consumers worldwide daily. In Asia-Pasific, Sodexo is the choice of catering vendor for many top-class educaional institutes. For Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou, a professional team from Sodexo will work onsite daily for supervision and improving, to keep up with the Wellington College standard.
4 How can you make sure the air quality is good?
All Wellington College schools take the health and safety of our pupils and staff as a number one priority. This extends from the quality and safety of the materials chosen to construct and furnish the school, through to the air that our community members breathe throughout the day. The school has been constructed by the same team who built Wellington College International Shanghai, to the same high Wellington specifications of safety and quality. Almost all furniture throughout the school comes from Haworth, a well-regarded and highly awarded international furniture brand that uses E0 board materials, meeting the highest environmental standards. Tables, chairs and workstations throughout the campus are certified by US LEED and Green Guard.
At any time when the outside Air Quality Index exceeds 150 ppm of PM2.5, outside activities will be suspended and children will be required to hold their break-times inside. We are fortunate to have extensive indoor facilities, including a 1,500 square metre indoor gymnasium. All school buildings are installed with a centralised ventilation system including G4+F8 filters, which can filter more than 85% of PM2.5 air pollution particles. But, we don't stop there. In addition to this, every single classroom is equipped with a Panasonic Air Purification system. This brand of air purification was selected after an extensive testing and assessment period in our Nursery building during the pre-opening phase of the College, where it was determined that the Panasonic systems achieved superior air purification results. Our air-conditioning systems throughout the College are also of the highest levels of quality. Here, we have selected the Daikin VRV system for classrooms and the Trane HVAC system for large open spaces. We stay committed to the health and well-being of our children, and our high-quality air purification system is evidence of that commitment. Parents of Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou can rest assured that their children will be taught in a clean and safe environment.
5 Do you have Senior High school? Why don't you open grades higher than Grade 7 this year?
Opening up to Grade 7 in the first year is a deliberate decision to ensure the highest academic results for our pupils now and in the future. From Grade 9 onwards, our pupils will embark on the rigorous IGCSE, which will be delivered in English. From there pupils will choose to pursue either the A Level or IB Diploma Programme. We wish to ensure that all pupils who enter Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou have at least two years within the unique Wellington College environment to prepare them both academically and socially for the rigors of Senior High. We are confident that all pupils who are selected to enroll at Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou have the capacity to achieve the high results that are expected of Wellingtonians, hence our rigorous admissions process.
6 What kind of support will you provide to help pupils get enrolled in universities worldwide? Do you have connections with the top universities?
As with all Wellington College schools, we will employ professional and experienced university guidance counsellors who, as a part of our unique pastoral care programme, will work with each individual pupil in helping them to determine an appropriate tertiary study path that matches their interests and abilities. We will coach them through the university entrance process ensuring that they apply for the universities they desire to enter. We are confident that all Wellington College pupils, when embodying the Wellington Identities, will be viewed as favourable applicants to the top-universities around the world. This is in line with the previous strong track-record of other Wellington College China schools, who already have extensive and enviable university acceptances, and a range of deep relationships with top universities around the world.
7 I know your curriculum is a combination of Chinese and British. Is that a disadvantage if I plan to apply for American universities?
Children who pursue Senior High at Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou can use their study credits to apply for universities around the world, and indeed will be viewed as favourable applicants given the range of additional experiences they will obtain throughout their time at the College. As the world moves to a knowledge and skills based economy, universities are looking for more than academic results. They desire applicants who can demonstrate a range of abilities and extra-curricular experiences, such as those on offer, encouraged and supported at Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou.
8 What kind of pupils are you looking for? Do you set certain criteria for parents?
Wellington College is a selective school but does not enroll children based upon academic criteria alone. In line with the ethos of the College, we aim to admit pupils with a wide range of skills and abilities. The characteristics that are considered particularly important in the selection and decision making process include:
- Academic ability, enthusiasm for arts, music, sports and service
- A willingness to work hard with a positive attitude towards learning
- An international outlook and a desire to be a global citizen of the future
- A desire to grow into a true Wellingtonian and develop in a range of areas by taking full advantage of the opportunities on offer at Wellington and a commitment to making a positive contribution to the Wellington community
- Aspiration to fulfil and live by the Wellington core values of kindness, courage, respect, integrity and responsibility
Families are an integral part of our Wellington Community. We all know that for the best of pupils' education, families and school need to work closely and collaboratively. Therefore, we look forward to the families who embody our values and identities, who understand the value of bilingual education, who are committed to building up the caring community together with Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou.
9 What is your latest admission status?
According to our admissions plan, the College will open in the first year with Early Years (Early Years 1-4), Primary School (Grades 1-6) and Junior High (Grade7). At present, each grade has a significant number of applications, especially in Early Years 2, Grade 1 and Grade 7. We expect that these Grades will close admissions shortly, and others will soon be full also. While we are currently still processing applications, if you are interested in attending any Grade level in the 2018-2019 academic year, we encourage an early application to avoid disappointment.
You can contact us and find out the information on our website or WeChat account. The OpenApply account and password will be the only access to upload further information about your children, please keep it in mind. Once you have set your OpenApply account, it cannot be change, unless you reapply.
11 How can I switch the language in OpenApply?
As a bilingual school, all communication will be bilingual. Click the flag in the upper right of the website to switch the language.
12 How to confirm the application has been successfully submitted?
When you received an E-mail entitled 'thank you for applying Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou', it means that you have successfully submitted. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Admissions hotline 0571-8369-7900.
13 What are the following steps after application?
When you receive the E-mail entitled 'thank you for applying Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou' please upload all the requested documents. With documents fully uploaded, our Admissions office will call to invite you to following activities including a classroom experience, a CAT4 (for G2 to G7) and a family interview.
14 Can I upload the requested documents with my mobile phone?
Yes, you can access the OpenApply system from a mobile device, but we recommend using a PC for a better user experience while uploading the documents. After logging in, click the pupil's name (you can add more than one pupils' information under one parent account), and then upload documents as the list requests.
15 I've called several times but couldn't get it answered. Is there better way to reach your Admissions office? May I go to visit your school?
Our office opens at 8:30-11:30am, 12:30-5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Due to the large amount of enquiries recently, our hotline has been busy all day. We apologise for the inconvenience if you have been trying to contact us but have been unable to.
Due to the high volume of enquiries and questions for our admissions department, we are making active steps to increase the number of channels that parents can use to communicate with us.
Admissions WeChat account: We have now created a dedicated Admissions WeChat account that parents can use after-hours to reach the Admissions team. Please add the WeChat account by search for 'AdmissionsHangzhou' or scanning the QR code below:
We understand your eagerness to visit our school in person and we also look forward to meeting with all prospective parents to explain our school ethos. However, due to the overwhelming demand we may be unable to meet each individual family for a personal introduction. We encourage families who wish to know more about the school to first follow our official WeChat account. There they can find a significant amount of information about the school. The Week Ahead is posted every Friday, which is written by Paul Rogers, Excutive Master of Wellington College Hangzhou. Additionally, we regularly host Meet the Master parent information sessions, which are a great opportunity to meet the academic team, learn about the College and ask the questions that are important to you.
Due to popular demand, we will also begin hosting regular Parent Question and Answer Sessions. To join one of these sessions, please contact the Admissions team and register your details. We look forward to seeing you there.
As always, if you have additional questions, please feel free to email us at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will endeavor to reply to all emails within 2 business days.


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Ember, Prettier, ESLint and Suave
It pays to keep your JavaScript well-formatted, and having it adhere to a code quality standard. Depending on the application and who's working on it, one may want to setup different code style guides. Over time, my standard tools of choice have evolved to Prettier for code formatting, and a custom selection of ESLint rules provided by the Ember Suave ESLint plugin.
After working on several Ember apps and pretty much setting up the same linting strategy, I've decided to make a starter template Ember app to use for new Ember apps. If you're starting a new Ember project, you can pick it up from sarupbanskota/ember-linted-app.
If you already have an Ember project and would like to bring world domination to the code styling, you can follow along with me as I outline how I set up
Create new Ember app
Start by creating a new Ember app. I prefer to skip npm at first, and then run a
yarn install within the repository.
That leaves us with a
yarn.lock file which we'll commit in.
ember new ember-linted-app --skip-npm && cd ember-linted-app && yarn install
Install ESLint and remove JSHint
For Node 4+, ESLint can be setup with:
ember install ember-cli-eslint@4
ember-linted-app is < Ember
2.5.0, it follows the instructions provided on
ember-cli-eslint README.
// ember-cli-build.js
module.exports = function(defaults) {
const app = new EmberApp(defaults, {
'ember-cli-qunit': {
useLintTree: false
For those on Ember
2.5.0+, you just need to run:
yarn remove ember-cli-jshint --dev
Remeber to do a quick check in case there are stray
.jshintrc files in your project - you want to remove them.
Install Prettier
Prettier rules are available through an ESLint plugin.
yarn add prettier eslint-plugin-prettier --dev
Following this, you want to configure the
.eslintrc.js file to stick to prettier rules:
"plugins": [
"rules": {
"prettier/prettier": "error"
Next, any ESLint rules that may conflict with Prettier must be turned off.
yarn add eslint-config-prettier --dev
Setup pre-commit hook
A combination of
lint-staged and
husky can make your future linting process automagical.
yarn add lint-staged husky --dev
// package.json
"scripts": {
"precommit": "lint-staged"
"lint-staged": {
"*.{js,json}": [
"prettier --write",
"git add"
If you want to pre-commit differently, there are more options explained on the Prettier README.
Install Ember Suave
Just like Prettier, Ember Suave is available as an ESLint plugin too.
yarn add eslint-plugin-ember-suave --dev
Since Prettier is doing the code formatting, you don't want to use Ember Suave's base rules, just the recommended rules. Unfortunately, the recommended rules extend from base rules, so you'll just manually mention the rules you're interested in, in
The final ESLint config should be as follows:
// .eslintrc.js
module.exports = {
root: true,
parserOptions: {
ecmaVersion: 2017,
sourceType: "module"
extends: ["prettier"],
env: {
browser: true
plugins: ["prettier", "ember-suave"],
rules: {
// Formatting
"prettier/prettier": "error",
"arrow-parens": ["error", "always"],
"generator-star-spacing": [
before: false,
after: true
"no-var": "error",
"object-shorthand": ["error", "always"],
"prefer-spread": "error",
"prefer-template": "error",
// Overrides for Ember
"new-cap": [
capIsNewExceptions: ["A"]
"ember-suave/no-const-outside-module-scope": "error",
"ember-suave/no-direct-property-access": "error",
"ember-suave/prefer-destructuring": "error",
"ember-suave/require-access-in-comments": "error",
"ember-suave/require-const-for-ember-properties": "error"
Fixing violations on existing code
We should now expect two categories of violations - code formatting ones reported by Prettier, and those based on Ember Suave rules.
For the code formatting ones, an npm script can help us format our existing files:
"scripts": {
"prettify": "find app config tests -name '*.js' -type f | xargs prettier --write"
Run it with:
npm run prettify
Commit these changes, and the code should now conform to Prettier rules!
On a new Ember project, the violations from Ember Suave are few in number, so I just manually fix them. I intend to write Babel plugins to help automate this; haven't had a chance yet. On larger projects, this ends up being a gradual exercise, and often I'll comment out the specific ESLint rule until I've managed to fix all violations.
To help ease the transition, you can make use of Lebab (yep, that's Babel in reverse!) plugins. Among the safe transforms, I've had success with
obj-method and
obj-shorthand transforms. Within typical Ember codebases, the
let and
template transforms also usually do alright, although they're listed as being currently unsafe.
Cheers! Hopefully this article helped you lint your Ember code better - shout out on Twitter if you had comments or if you run into problems.

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In your business, prompt and efficient delivery of goods is critical. Your competitive differentiation can come from shorter transit times, lower delivery costs, and order traceability in your supply chain process.At SnT Global, our job is to make sure your goods arrive securely and on time.
SnT Global manages a fleet of vehicles in Malaysia and Singapore, which includes trucks, vans, prime movers and containers. We serve a well-established distribution network within Malaysia as well as Singapore.
On time delivery
We offer same day delivery for areas within the Klang Valley and next day delivery for outstation areas, covering major towns in West Malaysia. Our same day delivery service comes with ambient, chilled and reefer support.
Cross border operations
Our distribution services include making daily trips on full truck load from West Malaysia to Singapore and vice versa. We can also handle break bulk cargo and distribute within our network in Malaysia and Singapore.
Trained and experienced transporters
Our large fleet of transport vehicles are supported by trained and experienced drivers to ensure safe and reliable, point-to-point inland transportation to any destination in Peninsular Malaysia inclusive to Singapore.
State-of-the-art GPS tracking system
Our transport vehicles are equipped with GPS tracking systems to give you full visibility on the location and status of our logistic vehicles in real-time, ultimately helping to reduce risk, improve safety and security, and optimize fleet operations.
Summary of our transportation and distribution services:-
- Bonded and non-bonded trucking
- Door to door delivery
- Priority delivery
- Delivery tracking providing product visibility at every point
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Our latest launch is definitely a must have for this summer's #TravelDiaries! You can call it perfection. Perfection to amp up any attire instantly and make it look bomb!
Here are the hacks on how to pair jewelry with different necklines:
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Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice (PlayStation 3) review
"The game falters slightly because it couldn't pull a rabbit out of the hat and produce something wholly new and exciting that we haven't already seen from the franchise. Evolution can be a grand thing, though, and that's precisely what's offered here."
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The Randolph Connect Effect is what happens when people share their passion and expertise through the Randolph Connect platform.
The Connect Effect expands and strengthens a network of resources, building connections between individuals, businesses, and civic organizations. This has a profound effect on the student experience and creates opportunities for students to connect their learning to their interests.
This Randolph grandparent was one of the first members of our community to join the Connect platform and become a Connector. Rusty Stephenson had a 40-year banking career with AMSouth Bank. AMSouth encouraged its employees to contribute to community life, and Rusty quickly found himself involved in economic development, as well as promoting the arts with activities at the Museum, Panoply events, and work with symphonies. Rusty didn't stop there! United Way became a focal point for his servant leadership, as well as hospital boards, church, and educational activities.
With everything that Rusty has done for our community, he is still NEVER too busy to mentor our youth.
He says, "When you live and work in a community it is important to take part in the life of a community. There are so many opportunities, no matter your age, to help make a difference to others who live and work there. With each step and different city of my career, getting involved and volunteering as soon as I moved there, helped me see the city and appreciate the people. Be proud to be a part of Huntsville and lend a helping hand. Volunteer! Giving will become a way of life."
Rusty is the proud parent of Todd Dodgen and father-in-law of Melissa Dodgen, a member of Randolph's Board of Trustees and former RCN Chair, and the grandfather of Van '18 and Drew '24. We are so proud of Rusty Stephenson and his wife, Connie, for all of the amazing work they do for our school and our community.


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The Fort Bend ISD Athletic Department has released the 2018 football schedule for its 11 high schools.
After realignment in February, the eight schools that will play in District 20 6A are: Austin, Bush, Clements, Dulles, Elkins, Kempner, Ridge Point and Travis. Each of the schools will play each other in their seven district games and will play three non-district games prior to the district schedule.
In non-district play, Austin will play Katy Tompkins, Mayde Creek and Seven Lakes. Bush will play Terry, Langham Creek and Alief Taylor. Clements will play Lamar Consolidated, Springwoods and Paetow. Dulles will play Willowridge, Terry and Hightower. Elkins will play Brazoswood, Sterling and Chavez. Kempner will play Pasadena Memorial, Alvin and Hastings. Ridge Point will play Kingwood, North Shore and Milby. Travis will play Hightower, Foster and Spring.
For the next two years, Hightower will play in District 10 5A Division 1 with Alvin Shadow Creek, Angleton, Friendswood, Galveston Ball, Richmond Foster, Rosenberg Terry and Texas City. In addition to their seven district games, the Hurricanes will play Travis, Marshall and Dulles.
Marshall and Willowridge will be playing in District 11 5A Division 2 with Houston Madison, Houston Milby, Houston Northside, Houston Sharpstown, Houston Sterling, Houston Waltrip and Manvel. In addition to their eight district games, Marshall will play Eisenhower and Hightower, and Willowridge will play Dulles and Westbury.
The regular season begins on Aug. 30 and ends on Nov. 10.


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The Best of November 2015: Tutorials, Freebies, and Many More
As they say, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. We know that everyone loves a festive surprise or two, which is why we've rounded up the most fabulous design freebies, the finest tutorials, and the hottest news, all for your enjoyment. Beat that, Santa! You'll find it all in the post below – we hope you like it.
Foundation 6 Ready to Launch
Zurb have been working hard to get Foundation 6 out of Beta, and now the moment has finally arrived. It offers an exceptionally streamlined user experience, cutting needless coding, and offering a whole host of other features to make life easier. Check this blog post out for everything you need to know.
Google+ New Look
Long considered the cumbersome, somewhat unattractive platform of the social media world, Google+ has finally tidied itself up – with a complete facelift and lots of new features. Read all about it in this post from the Google team themselves.
Firefox News
In the last month, Mozilla have been busier than Christmas elves. In addition to its new updates, users can now enjoy an enhanced experience on Yahoo! Search, plus it's now officially on Apple's turf and is available on all iOS devices.
Drupal 8.0.0 Released
The release of the latest Drupal update is definitely worth checking out. There's a few very nice updates, including in-context WYSIWYG editing, better out-of-the-box performance, customization of content pages, forms, and administrative pages and more. Check out the full list of new features here.
Create a Twitter 'Like'
As you know, Twitter has swapped its star for a heart 'like' icon. If you'd like to create your own 'like' symbol in your designs, then read this guide detailing how to achieve it. Or twist the image on its head and create an 'unlike' icon!
Better SVGs
We can always rely on Sara Soueidan for some fantastic tips. This offering, outlining how to create and export better SVGs for the web, is no exception. Enjoy.
Image Effects
Adding an image effect adds instant appeal to your website designs. Find out how to create an infrared effect on your photos, plus have fun with filters, right here.
Dynamic Image Colorizing
Do you want to create an image that pops with color? It's a great way to add an exciting interactive feature, especially if you're working on a festive design. Just check out this fantastic demo!
See the Pen Dynamic Image Colorizing with by Noah Blon (@noahblon) on CodePen.
Guide to Font Formats
Font formats are often the bane of a designer's life. Of course, none are compatible across all browsers (where would be the fun in that, eh?) which means we all need to use multiple font formats to ensure we're offering a consistent user experience. Here's a handy guide to help make your life that little bit easier.
Create an Abstract Portrait
Abstract portrait images are always a high-impact feature in web design… but how do you create one that really works? Here's a detailed tutorial to show you how to combine several stock images with abstract elements in Photoshop.
Color Trends for 2016
According to Jerry Cao, 2016 will be the year of vibrant color in design. Are you ready to bring fierce hues into your web creations? Find out more in this useful article.
20 Sketch Plugins
What's not to love about Sketch? One of its best features is that it's especially easy to create plugins, and the Sketch community have literally hundreds for you to use. This post, from SpeckyBoy, outlines 20 of the best plugins for your Sketch toolbox.
Free Fonts
As any designer knows, you can never have too many fonts in your toolbox. Chris Spooner has trawled the net to find the best free fonts out there, and guess what? He has found 60 for you to download. Now that's what I call a great Christmas present.
Free Google Fonts
There are some great fonts on Google Fonts, but finding the time to go through them all can be tricky. Typewolf has taken on the task for you, and found the 30 best free fonts going.
50 PSD Icons
Freebiesbug have delivered again! Here's 50 pixel perfect PSD icons for you to download for free.
Retro Photo Effects
If you want to add retro power to your images, use these great vintage photo actions. They're completely free and come courtesy of Pixel Buddha.
We hope you've enjoyed this month's round-up, and picked up lots of useful tips and freebies. If you think we've missed anything vital off the list, do let us know! Want to get more industry updates and keep up with all our news? Simply follow us Facebook or Twitter. And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!


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While touring Washington University in St. Louis with my son today, I knew we were walking across the former grounds of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. In fact, at one point, we even got to go inside one of the Expo's only remaining buildings. But by day's end, I also found myself wondering what had become of the original Ferris Wheel-- which had been re-erected at the St. Louis Fair after its successful run at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. And that's when I came across this article about a concerted effort to locate the Great Wheel's remains-- 103 years after it met an unfortunate fate. The author doesn't have all of his Fair facts completely straight-- but he's clearly a scientist, not a historian-- and his methodical approach to solving a mystery is fascinating to read. Magnetic Survey to Find Axle from Ferris Wheel Used in the 1904 St Louis World's Fair


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The story I'm about to tell is as real as can be. As free to continue its path as we believe it to. It's a hope-filled tale, with real people that are facing real life challenges. Open your heart and read along.
The challenge
It all started back in 1930 when one terrible disorder entered the scene and started to have its way with more and more children and adults. It's a rare genetic affliction that kicks off by affecting the lungs, causing frequent lung infections while messing around with mostly every other organ. Its name – Cystic Fibrosis. Difficulty of breathing is the most serious symptom, following along poor growth, frequent sinus infections and infertility. In the absence of an early diagnosis and a proper, often quite expensive treatment, surviving chances are low.
Although this genetic disease is well known internationally, inside Romania it doesn't benefit from the awareness it needs for the serious health problems it poses. Its symptomatology is extremely complex, which makes it even more difficult to be diagnosed without the proper technology. We wanted to change this scenario.
The context
As December dashed in, with all its merry feeling and a new occasion for us to join the #GivingTuesday charity movement, we chose our cause for giving back this year – helping the Romanian Cystic Fibrosis Association (ARMv) raise money for a new, very needed testing device, critically important in obtaining the foolproof diagnosis for a better life. Since the cost of the appliance was far from their financial possibilities we gave a helping hand.
We became #Unselfie and started to tweet about it. We shared videos on Facebook about the ones living with Cystic Fibrosis in order for everybody to get to know better what we are fighting for. We blogged about it and shared the initiative throughout important online newspapers. We wanted to raise awareness as much as we could. Along the way joined the cause our friends from Cozmoslabs and Net Interactions, sustaining with donations our common goal – promoting the needs of children and grown-ups facing Cystic Fibrosis.
The outcome
After a short but intense period, the much awaited December 2 came along. The one day donation marathon for #GivingTuesday started and we were really eager to see the results. We knew that our initiative will be a good inspiration for other companies to embrace the #GivingTuesday campaign and take collaborative action to give back. And it was. The needed amount of money – 4510 euro + 24% VAT – for buying the Diagnose apparatus Nanoduct 1030_Wescor was collected. Joy to the world!
Maybe a small step for the Cystic Fibrosis community but a far-reaching one for us along with the Romanian Association Against Cystic Fibrosis. Nevertheless, the quest to fight this terrible condition continues, since the access to proper medication and technology is still a struggle. But with our effort to raise awareness to this, it's only getting better.


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Much of life happens on a really small level through common everyday occurrences. In truth, the epic events in our lives are few and far in between. For better or for worse, we are all shaped by these seemingly insignificant momentary encounters we have with others.
For well over a century the fathers of the modern self-help movement have taught us to think big and for the most part I share in their sentiment. But sometimes we can be so hyper focused on the big things that we fail to take advantage of the small opportunities presented to us. As a result we never really make that big splash.
If you practiced something everyday for an hour, over time you would experience huge improvement. If you saved a small amount of money regularly and invested it wisely, over time your investment would grow exponentially. Chipping away at things little by little is how big results are achieved. This is true whether it's related to improving a particular skill set, mending a relationship or impacting the lives of others for God.
By not thinking small enough we miss countless opportunities to make quantifiable progress and the significant difference we're capable of.
If you made it a point to be kind, gracious, uplifting and encouraging to everyone you encounter on a daily basis, by the end of your life you will have had an enormous impact on others.
It would be foolish to negate these little acts of kindness and tangible demonstrations of love, as these are the true treasures of the human heart and the real barometer for Godly achievement.
Most of our genuinely noble deeds that carry any eternal value whatsoever will be done so in secret, with no audience, and with little to no appreciation.
President Harry S. Truman once said, " It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." What you do in secret when there aren't any cameras, and no eminent reward or praise to be garnered, is really who you are.
Thinking small is really the key to unlocking the bigger blessings because it's based on your faithfulness to the small things that God has set before you.
Some people dream of making it big in someway while others have a desire to significantly impact people with their life. In either case, this can only be accomplished if you are faithful to the little things on a daily basis. Think small, be proactive and huge results will follow.
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Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: Yay!
Okay, guys. Wow. This book has a lot going in it, so I'm going to try and make this review as succinct as possible.
The jacket copy is a bit of a misnomer—I was under the impression this followed Reeves, but the story is really more of his grandfathers—and I'm not certain whose POV receives more time out of the two. This story revolves around 'Rage Cage' Reeves, his grandfather, and an ancient Japanese blade the grandfather smuggled out of Japan to keep it out of the wrong hands. So we alternate in present time, with Reeves trying to save the sword and keep it out of the wrong hands, and during his grandfather's time in the armed forces as a special unit fighter. His story mostly revolves around World War II and the circumstances leading to today's current predicament.
The action is great. Lots of detailed, in your face scenes that hook you in and keep the pages turning. I was pretty disappointed when I had to go to sleep and wait to read the rest. It fulfills its boast of Tarantino and Kurosawa mash-up, both of whom I greatly admire. It's clear from the stories that Reeves did a great job with his research, too—accuracy bonuses to the weapons, history, and his Japanese receives a special bonus mention.
Mikio, a Japanese fighter, is a large part of the story—and he has a very dirty mouth, all of which Pluck leaves in its original Japanese. I was shocked and horribly amused, because I speak Japanese, and it had me cracking up far more than it should have. The caveat to this is that translations aren't given until the end of the book (and in the ebook, I would have liked to have seen a link-up to the translations for people, because flipping around in an ebook is difficult), so if that frustrates you, maybe you should bookmark the translation spot.
Another big thank you goes out to not making the women into hand-wringing sissies. It drives me nuts when women are made into fainting flowers, and they most certainly aren't in here.
Pick this one up. You won't be disappointed.
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A group of House Democrats introduced a measure to censure President Donald Trump, following his comments describing Haiti and African nations as "sh**hole countries." Among those seeking to censure the President is Alabama 7th District U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell.
Sewell joined nearly 150 of her Democratic colleagues in co-sponsoring the resolution.
"This censure resolution sends a clear message to President Trump that we reject and condemn his offensive remarks," said Sewell. "The President's comments about immigrants from Haiti and African countries were racist, disgraceful, and unfitting of the office of the President."
Sewell continued, "Last year, our nation witnessed white supremacy marches, racial violence, and hatred that have had a painful and personal impact on millions of American families. If we let the President's remarks go unanswered they have the power to incite more hateful behavior. We must reject racism clearly and strongly, and today's censure sends a message that hate speech will not be tolerated."
What is censure?
The process is, according to the U.S. Senate, a "formal statement of disapproval," a formal reprimand if you will. Unlike impeachment, if passed, a censured president can remain in office.
"This censure resolution is important because America is a beacon of hope," said Louisiana-Democrat U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond and New York-Democrat U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the bills original sponsors, in a joint statement. "We have to show the world that this President does not represent the real feelings of most of the American people which is part of the reason why he lost the popular vote."
The full text of the resolution is available here.


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So I haven't been the best at keeping up on my blog! I will try to post some pictures from the summer soon!! I have only 5 more days here in the city. Sad.
06 August 2008
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Forecast last night was for about an inch of snow, in 20 degree weather, overnight into morning rush hour.
Missouri Department of Transportation last night: No, we're not pretreating roads. Everyone just try not to go anywhere in the morning.
Illinois Department of Transportation: Yeah, we are pretreating roads.
5am news this morning —
Highways in St. Louis are slick and several accidents.
Reporter in East St. Louis: Hey these highways look great!
MODOT rep on the news: Try not to go anywhere this morning while we work around the clock to get your highways cleared up.
Oh yeah sure, I'll get in trouble with my management and lose a day's pay for funsies. Fuck you people.
Seriously MODOT, this is why everyone hates you and we never vote for your shit in elections.


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Thinking Gender in Transnational Times
Gender theories have always been important, but no more so than now, when gender is increasingly acknowledged as an essential focus for economics, policy, law and development as well as being central to a range of fields in the humanities and social sciences such as cultural studies, literary criticism, queer studies, ethnic and racial studies, psychoanalytic studies and of course feminist studies. Yet while the growth areas for the field are those that seek to combine interdisciplinary theoretical approaches with transnational arenas of inquiry, or integrate theory and practice, there is currently no book series that foregrounds these exciting set of developments. The series 'Thinking Gender in Transnational Times' aims to redress this balance and to showcase the most innovative new work in this arena. We will be focusing on soliciting manuscripts or edited collections that foreground the following: Interdisciplinary work that pushes at the boundaries of existing knowledge and generates innovative contributions to the field . Transnational perspectives that highlight the relevance of gender theories to the analysis of global flows and practices . Integrative approaches that are attentive to the ways in which gender is linked to other areas of analysis such as 'race', ethnicity, religion, sexuality, violence, or age . The relationship between theory and practice in ways that assume both are important for sustainable transformation . The impact of power relations as felt by individuals and communities, and related concerns, such as those of structure and agency, or ontology and epistemology In particular, we are interested in publishing original work that pushes at the boundaries of existing theories, extends our gendered understanding of global formations, and takes intellectual risks at the level of form or content. We welcome single or multiple-authored work, work from senior and junior scholars, or collections that provide a range of perspectives on a single theme.


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Taken from Final Report on the Battlefield of Gettysburg (New York at Gettysburg) by the New York Monuments Commission for the Battlefields of Gettysburg and Chattanooga. Albany, NY: J.B. Lyon Company, 1902.INSCRIPTIONS
Front - 1ST LONG ISLAND VOLUNTEERS 67TH N. Y. INFY. 1ST BRIG. 3D DIV. 6TH CORPS.
Reverse - HELD THIS POSITION JULY 3, THEN MOVED DOUBLE QUICK TO LEFT CENTRE TO RESIST CONFEDERATE CHARGE UPON OUR BATTERIES.
Left Side - ACCEPTED AND MUSTERED IN AS U. S. VOLUNTEERS JUNE 20, 1861. MUSTERED OUT JULY 4, 1864. 320 RE-ENLISTED VETERANS SERVED THROUGH THE WAR.
Right Side - ENGAGED IN 23 BATTLES; ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. GETTYSBURG JULY 2, 3, 1863.
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Here in America, circumcision is seen as a minor surgery that really is no big deal: one doctor even said that circumcision should be done routinely like vaccination. {1}
Truthfully, I'm disgusted. Circumcision is genital mutilation, it isn't even to be compared with vaccination. If a doctor came out and said that every woman should have her clitoris removed routinely at infancy like vaccination he would be hanging from a noose by tomorrow morning.
People are disgusted with FGM, and rightly so, but they don't even think of MGM as MGM: so they have a doctor or Rabbi hack of half their sons penis and destroy 75% of his ability to feel pleasure, {2} for the exact same reasons that Muslims mutilate their daughters genitals: religious, hygiene, or aesthetic reasons.
They don't even think of it as mutilation, they think of it as just like a vaccination or something like that. This is like if it were commonplace to go chopping peoples heads off, and people justified it by likening it to a haircut. It's not a goddamn haircut! Just like circumcision is not a goddam vaccination! It is genital mutilation, and I am disturbed that people even justify it that way.
Circumcision refers to the removal of normal and healthy male genital tissue which accounts for half of a males erogenous tissue, and which has 20,000 nerve endings. The female equivalent would be to completely remove her clitoris, but to leave the labia intact. Which, by the way, is illegal, and a felony- yet you can have a doctor strap down your newborn baby and, without medical necessity, remove half of his genital organs. There is no f*cking difference between this and Female Genital Mutilation!
If Female Genital Mutilation is defined as:
"All procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons as defined by the World Health Organization." {3}
Then Male Genital Mutilation should be defined as:
"All procedures involving partial or total removal of the male external genitalia or other injury to the male genital organs for non-medical reasons."
And Circumcision fits this definition.
So why is FGM seen as barbaric (which it is), whereas Circumcision does the same exact thing, and it's seen as nothing more than a vaccine? The answer is very simple, yet terrifying: we live in a world where men have no rights- men are not seen as people but like beasts of labor. This is why it is acceptable to mutilate male genitalia, this is why men ages 18-26 are subject to the draft and this is why women see it as acceptable to ask their husbands to get a vasectomy, and the problem goes so deep, and is so thoroughly embedded in our culture, that most people don't even know it's there.
Despite the fact that circumcision is mutilation, and on the same scale as FGM, most people never even think of it that way, and view it as the equivalent of a vaccine. Some even go so far as to rewrite history and turn this into a man-bashing session:
"Male circ is not a method of controlling males and their sexuality. In nearly every culture that has ever existed (and one might argue that this is even more true of cultures that circumcise), males are dominant." {3}
First of all, circumcision because popular in the U.S. for the purpose of controlling male sexuality, particularly masturbation. Second of all, of course males are dominant in cultures that practice circumcision! This is how it works in cultures that mutilate genitals- just like in Islamic countries it is mostly women who want their daughters genitals mutilated.
Now, a lot of you are going to be like "but there are health benefits to circumcision!" {4} Good God- what the f*ck is wrong with you? The Muslims claim there are benefits to FGM, {5} and these benefits are identical to those of circumcision! We don't cut out our daughters clitoris's because it's easier to clean do we? You people are sickening!
{1}. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/circumcision-rates-declining-health-risks-rising-study-says/
{2}. http://www.avoiceformen.com/updates/news-updates/proof-its-mutilation/
{3}. http://www.endfgm.eu/female-genital-mutilation/what-is-fgm/
{4}. http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/circumcision
{5}. https://islamqa.info/en/45528


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Cutting out meat from your diet can be tricky, but it may yield great results for your physique that make the effort worthwhile. Not only is it more environmentally friendly to skip these animal proteins, but it can reduce your risk factor for certain diseases, have positive effects on your appearance, and potentially increase your lifespan. There are also drawbacks that may require preventative measures on the new vegetarian's part, so here's a breakdown of what will happen to your body, inside and out, if and when you decide to declare yourself a herbivore.
You might lose some weight
Switching to a veggie-centric diet may be good news for your waistline. According to research by Dr. Neal Barnard at George Washington University, the average person who turned to a plant-based diet under their project supervision lost about 10 pounds in the span of about 44 weeks. "The take-home message is that a plant-based diet can help you lose weight without counting calories and without ramping up your exercise routine," the physician reported.
The downside? A lot of new vegetarians report experiencing some temporary bloating when making the big change to a meatless lifestyle, especially if the new diet includes an increase in carbohydrates like beans.
Your skin might improve
The vitamins in fruits and vegetables (including our friends A, C, and E) are known to combat free radicals, which are common causes of skin blemishes. Some foods that have been shown to have high levels of antioxidant activity include berries, cherries, citrus, prunes, and olives.
You'll be less likely to get cancer
According to research, at least 30% of cancer cases have been linked to dietary habits, and in a patient study, it was shown that vegetarianism of the milk- and egg-eating variety tended to have a lower risk of contracting cancers than those who ate meat. Vegetarians tend to have a reduced rate of various types of cancer, including that of the colon (since the added fiber helps move carcinogens through the digestive tract more quickly), stomach, bladder, ovaries, breast, and lymphatic and hematopoietic tissues (due to the antioxidants contained in plant-based foods).
You'll be less likely to get chronic illnesses
Vegetarianism has also proven to be a heart-healthy approach to nommage. Researchers have found that those who choose the eliminate meats from their diets enjoyed a significant drop in cholesterol levels (up to 35% for those who subbed in other proteins, like soy or nuts), which, in turn, reduced their risk for cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and strokes.
Not only that, but it's also been linked to a reduction in blood pressure levels (hypertension), obesity, inflammation and Type 2 Diabetes. Chronic inflammation is associated with a ton of long-term issues, including arthritis, cancer, heart disease, asthma, and other degenerative disorders, and vegetarian-friendly foods like kale, cauliflower, spinach, and certain fruits, among others, are rich in anti-inflammatory properties, while meat tends to cause an inflammatory reaction.
Tummy troubles? No more!
Several academic studies have shown that there are positive microbial effects associated with ditching the consumption of animal by-products, including a reduction of harmful pathogens and an increase in protective microorganisms. This may be connected to the reduction in inflammation that's been associated with vegetarianism, which has other major health benefits (we'll get to that).
Other digestive benefits to vegetarianism include the fact that studies show a reduction in risk for diverticular disease – that is, a buildup of pockets or sacs in the walls of your colon – associated with the diet, and the increased fibers that'll come with that extra helping of vegetables will help make your bathroom habits more regular. Experts caution that these benefits are only available to those who engaged in a "well-planned vegetarian diet," which incorporates a high intake of fruits and vegetables. If approached correctly, your tummy will likely thank you for resisting the carnivorous route to sustenance.
It's not all good news: You may need to supplement
A vegetarian diet may require the use of certain supplements, or at least carefully crafted meals, which can ensure the requisite amounts of nutrients that might be lost in transition. One common problem people have when flushing out the flesh foods is a zinc deficiency, since that vitamin is most often found in red meat and shellfish. Plus, vegetarian foods are high in phytic acid which interferes with zinc absorption. The effects of that deficiency may include a weakened immune system, loss of memory, eyesight and tastebuds, an onset of diarrhea, allergic reactions, hair loss, and rashes. The good news is there's a relatively simple fix for that: foods like mushrooms, spinach, cashews, chickpeas and cocoa powder are all great sources of zinc, so bring 'em into the routine, and make up the difference.
Other essential vitamins that may become depleted in the process of becoming a meat-free eater include B12, calcium, iron. For those that are careful with their menus, however, this can be addressed without the use of vitamin supplements. Vitamin B12 is found in yeast and certain cereals, while calcium can be derived from foods like almonds, bread, milk, and sesame seeds. Nuts, dried fruit, beans, and broccoli are all high in iron and would be assets to a vegetarian's diet.
Vegetarians should also make sure that they're incorporating enough protein into their daily meals, which can be accomplished by eating eggs, cheeses, lentils, black beans, and tofu.
You might develop anxiety or depression
Studies are mixed on whether a vegetarian diet will improve or impair your mental wellbeing. Some doctors have found an increase in lethargy, anxiety, and depression associated with patients who adopted the lifestyle, while others have found that non meat-eaters have no worsening of mood conditions. Psychologists suggest a supplementation of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12 to counter any potential ill effects of going meat-free on mental health (supplementation is particularly important for vegans). Vegetarians who would rather not take supplement pills can find Omega-3s in salmon (if you eat fish, practically any fish will do), walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed and egg yolks.
Whatever you do, be smart about it
Becoming a vegetarian can be extremely gratifying – and not just because you're reducing your carbon footprint. It also has proven health benefits that include certain disease prevention and digestive health increases. However, it requires some attentive planning on the meal front to ensure that you're getting all of the nutrients your body needs. The best way to avoid the unpleasant effects of nutritional depletion is by formulating a solid plan for your daily diet. Make sure that you consider which nutritional elements you'll lose from excluding meat and adjust your food intake accordingly – this is the best way to ensure that your body reaps all the potential rewards from increasing your intake of plant-based goods.
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Source: http://www.rawstory.com
By Agence France-Presse
After a quest spanning nearly half a century, physicists on Wednesday said they had found a new sub-atomic particle consistent with the elusive Higgs boson which is believed to confer mass.
Rousing cheers and a standing ovation erupted at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) after scientists presented astonishing new data in their search for the mysterious particle.
Many hailed it as a moment in history, and white-haired veterans of the quest shed tears of joy.
The new find is "consistent with (the) long-sought Higgs boson," CERN declared in a statement.
"We have reached a milestone in our understanding of nature," said CERN Director General Rolf Heuer.
He and others cautioned, though, that further work was needed to identify what exactly had been found.
"As a layman I would say we have it, but as a scientist I have to say, 'what do we have?'" Heuer told a press conference.
"We have discovered a boson, and now we have to determine what kind of boson it is."
Peter Higgs, a shy, soft-spoken British physicist who in 1964 published the conceptual groundwork for the particle and whose name became associated with it, expressed delight.
"I never expected this to happen in my lifetime and shall be asking my family to put some champagne in the fridge," the 83-year-old said in a statement.
Higgs sat next to Belgian physicist Francois Englert, 79, who separately contributed to the theory.
"I just want to say that my thoughts go to Robert Brout," said Englert, his eyes moist with tears, as he lauded a fellow pioneer who died in 2011 before the once-outlandish theory could be proved.
Finding the Higgs would validate the Standard Model, a theory which identifies the building blocks for matter and the particles that convey fundamental forces.
It is a hugely successful theory but has several gaps, the biggest of which is why some particles have mass but others do not.
Mooted by Higgs and several others, the boson is believed to exist in a treacly, invisible, ubiquitous field created by the Big Bang some 13.7 billion years ago.
When some particles encounter the Higgs, they slow down and acquire mass, according to the theory. Others, such as particles of light, encounter no obstacle.
CERN uses a giant underground laboratory where protons are smashed together at nearly the speed of light, yielding sub-atomic debris that is then scrutinised for signs of the fleeting Higgs.
The task is arduous because there are trillions of signals, occurring among particles at different ranges of mass. The Higgs has been dubbed the "God particle" because it is powerful and ubiquitous yet so hard to find.
Over the years, tens of thousands of physicists and billions of dollars have been thrown into the search, gradually narrowing down the mass range where it might exist.
Two CERN laboratories, working independently of each other to avoid bias, found the new particle in the mass region of around 125-126 Gigaelectronvolts (GeV), according to data they presented on Wednesday.
Both said that the results were "five sigma," meaning there was just a 0.00006 percent chance that what the two laboratories found is a mathematical quirk.
"The results are preliminary but the five sigma signal at around 125 GeV we're seeing is dramatic," said Joe Incandela, spokesman for one of the two experiments.
"This is indeed a new particle. We know it must be a boson and it's the heaviest boson ever found. The implications are very significant and it is precisely for this reason that we must be extremely diligent in all of our studies and cross-checks."
At a particle-physics conference in Melbourne, Australia, a participant said there was a "jaw-dropping" moment when the scientists reacted to the announcement.
History was then feted with beer and champagne.
Scientists began to pore over what the find could mean.
"(The Higgs) has been anticipated for more than four decades and were it not there theorists all over the world would have been back to their drawing boards in desperation," said Anthony Thomas at the University of Adelaide in Australia.
CERN physicist Yves Sirois agreed.
"This could the Higgs boson that has been found, which may shed light on how matter came into being at the very start of the Universe, a thousandth of a billionth of a second after the Big Bang," he told AFP.
"It may be the Higgs boson, but it may also be something far bigger, which opens the door towards a new theory that goes beyond the Standard Model."


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As a leader in the flour milling industry, Horizon Milling was formed as a joint venture uniting the milling expertise of Cargill, Inc., and CHS, Inc. This new B Mill will add capacity of 5,300 CWT per day. Features:
- Install new structural supports on process floors to accommodate larger milling equipment (rollermills and sifters).
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Prolonged Detention. Rachel Maddow addresses the President's proposal to indefinitely detain persons who are threats to this country, because of something they "might" do. I looked the video up because some say Al-Awlaki should not have been killed. They are saying he should have gotten a trial. Awlaki was placed on the CIA capture or kill list – he was involved in ...Read More »
Herman Cain Makes MSNBC Round Table Look Like Whiny Poli-Sci Undergrads
Herman Cain took the opportunity to school the entire MSNBC Round-table after the Reagan Library debate last night. He picked off every tired, predictable talking point (favor the rich, hurt the poor, women and minorities, etc.) starting with Al Sharpton, who managed to sound like the Constitutional idea of states' rights was more disgusting than the Rev's greasy hot comb ...Read More »
GOP Reagan Debate: The Herminator, Texans & is Jon Huntsman an Android?
The latest GOP debate was held at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley and it may go down as one of the best so far. Brian Williams and John F. Harris moderated what MSNBC was obviously hoping would be remembered as the Perry vs. Romney debate. The first ten minutes were devoted to a spirited back and forth between the ...Read More »
Obama losing MSNBC?
Could it be true? Is Obama even losing MSNBC?Read More »
Obama Blinks – Moves Speech to Thursday
Despite having said that it should be country before politics, Obama put his politics before almost everything – including politics. Before his most sudden change of heart, Obama had demanded that he address Congress on the same night as the next GOP debate – September 7th. Obama sent a letter Wednesday to House Speaker Boehner requesting a joint session of ...Read More »
Pat Buchanan Kicks-Off Dems 2012 Election Strategy
Today on MSNBC's Morning Joe, Pat Buchanan renewed the DNC's 2008 and 2010 election strategy for the 2012 races – blame Bush. Pat rants on George Bush saying that it's GW's fault that America is declining as a super power. I wonder if he's aware that George left office almost 3 years ago?Read More »
Wonder Where the Popular Twitter Phrase "Resist We Much" Came from?
Al Sharpton. In a wonderful example of his ability to inspire 10's of people, he created the phrase that ignited … something.Read More »
TIME Editor Calls Obama 'A Dick' On Live TV- MSNBC Suspends Him
Time Magazine Editor Mark Halperin should have known better. While on-air "gaffes" are not rare, a media member flatly stating his opinion on-the-air only because he thought it could censored out later is not a common occurrence. Perhaps Mark should take some motherly advice- "If you can't say something nice about someone, say nothing at all!" That might be too much ...Read More »
Washington Post Creates False Conflict Between O'Donnell and NBC
Chris Mathews washed out and got replaced. Lawrence O'Donnell is quickly on his way to washing out and getting cancelled. To create a fake controversy, The Washington Post wrote a story about the conflict that wasn't. O'Donnell criticized the network that employs him for continuing to host Trump's "The Apprentice". On O'Donnell's MSNBC show, "The Last Word", he said, ""NBC has ...Read More »
Condoleeza Rice Talks About Iraq and Bin Laden's Death
On Thursday, Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice sat down with Lawrence O'Donnel on "The Last Word" and she honestly, got the last word. O'Donnell was skewered on point-after-point on Iraq as his lack of journalistic integrity came to the forefront. The total segment was 15 minutes long, more than eleven and a half minutes were spent on the war. ...Read More »
Canadian's Keep Ban on "False News" – MSNBC Loses Last Hope
Last week, the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CTRC) killed a decade old inquiry into whether the long-time ban against false or misleading news should stand. Despite a misleading (a.k.a. false?) publication on HuffPo, The original request to review the policy came from a parliamentary committee more than ten years ago, not the current Conservative Prime Minister. Indeed, the broadcast regulator now says it ...Read More »
Activist Judges: A Closer look.
Last week, when Florida's Judge Vinson shredded President Obama's vaunted Socialized Medicine Healthcare Law, he was called an "Activist Judge." The Obama administration was caught in a shell game when they originally campaigned to create Obamacare, as it is widely known. They called the mandated fees for Obamacare taxes at one point, and later on argued that it wasn't ...Read More »
Crazy Times: MSNBC Settles on "Lean Forward" for new Tagline
So the powers that be at MSNBC have chosen a new tagline, "Lean Forward." And they're introducing it today. How original! That must have been one heck of a focus group that swooned over that bit of marketing excellence! I guess we can dispense with the legacy "Assume the Position," aka ATP, which also involves leaning forward – though probably ...Read More »
Dangerous Precursors to Censorship: Government Stepping In
During President Obama's election bid, the fairness doctrine garnered some of the spotlight. Conservatives warned that the doctrine would censor the media and filter it of any messages the administration did not agree with. The liberals.. well, that's what they were hoping would happen. Liberal media is facing the end of an era. The three-network liberal oligopoly that owned nightly news ...Read More »


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Although there is a general recognition that the police need support from other public services and the voluntary sector in the fight against crime, there has been slow progress in implementing a joined-up strategy in the two years since legislation was introduced. This is a principal finding from the annual report of HM Inspector of Constabulary. For the first time this inspection was supported by teams from other parts of the public sector.The report highlights the lack of an integrated approach at the national level with limited co-ordinated approaches between different government departments. Ministerial portfolios do not include the prevention of crime and disorder and there is a recommendation that they should do so. Local partnerships are also moving slowly with integration of effort. There is a recommendation that they should encourage the active involvement of the private and voluntary sectors and community leaders and increase joint working at all levels.
Publication of the report coincides with the appointment of Regional Directors to champion the 376 Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships. Their job will be to build working relations with all the key members of the partnerships in their region, including the police, local authorities, probation service, health authorities and the voluntary and community sectors. They will also strengthen links between the partnerships and central Government.
In a further initiative a website www.crimereduction.gov.uk has been launched for the exchange of ideas and to spread best practice in the field of crime reduction. It is aimed specifically at partnership members and other crime reduction practitioners. However, members of the general public will also be able to access the site to obtain online crime prevention advice and links to other useful sites.
Information provided by Horn Ltd, suppliers of specialist police information http://www.Horn.ltd.uk


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The French connection
The first country in which the question of dual loyalties and mixed identity became an issue was France. This is natural, as it was in France that the question of changing the relationship to the Jewish community by including them in the new French nation was first raised, at the time of the French Revolution. The question of emancipating the Jews was discussed in 1789, at a time when vital questions of reorganization of French society were on the agenda of the National Assembly, the chief decision-making body in the country at that time.
The specific question under consideration was whether to allow the Jews to become part of the new national structure that was being planned, by removing the restrictions that had been placed on them generations ago and allowing them equality with all other French people. This was not a crucial practical question for the French legislators: the Jews of France numbered only a few tens of thousands in a population of many millions. It was, however, a question of important principles. The National Assembly had recently passed a statement of reforming principles entitled the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. In this they had promised an end to all discriminatory and particularistic legislation and endorsed the idea of religious freedom for all. The laws that had been aimed at other groups had all been cancelled; the Jews were now the only group targeted by special legislation that mandated inequality. The question of the unpopular Jews was thus a test case of the determination of the Assembly to act on their principles.
The question was debated back and forth as the supporters and opponents of the idea of Jewish emancipation fought for supremacy. Many were opposed to the idea, arguing that the Jews had no interest in being part of the French nation. They saw themselves as a separate nation and were incapable of becoming 'French.'
Most liberals were supportive of the idea, however. One leader of the liberal camp who led the fight for Jewish rights was a nobleman, Count Stanislas de Clermont Tonnerre. In a stirring speech to the Assembly he put forward a very strong case, arguing that the reformers must be consistent. Either they should deny emancipation to the Jews - in which case they must tear up their blueprint document, the aforementioned Declaration - or they must grant the Jews the same equality as everyone else. There was no other option, he argued vehemently.
Having argued his case, however, he continued by suggesting a condition for Jewish emancipation. In one of the most famous statements in modern Jewish history, he said the following:
This was the bottom line: the Jews should be accepted if they so desired, but at the price of giving up their national identity. It must be remembered that this statement was made by one of the strongest supporters of Jewish emancipation. The statement eloquently and clearly encapsulated one of the greatest dilemmas that the modern Jew faces. In order to belong, the Jews must lose part of what had defined them throughout their previous history.
The vote was not won that day; within two years, however, the Jews of France were indeed emancipated, having indicated their great willingness to be counted as part of the French nation. In so doing, they paved the way for other Western communities, where the same bargain was struck - sometimes explicitly, sometimes implicitly.
In following years, the Jews of France found themselves under careful surveillance from a suspicious French public. Were they sticking to the bargain, or trying to get round it? Their many opponents constantly accused them of exploiting France's generosity to improve their own position without giving what they were meant to give in return.
When Napoleon came to power a few years later, he heard these accusations against the Jews and determined to test whether they were keeping their word. In 1806, he summoned to Paris a convocation of over one hundred Jewish notables - financiers and business people, scholars and rabbis - to answer a series of questions.
The questions were difficult. It was clear to those assembled that they needed to formulate answers that would be acceptable to Napoleon. To do anything else could lead to an abrogation of the legislation that had made the Jews free citizens of France. On the other hand, the rabbis and halachic experts among them must not go against their own legal traditions: they could not lie.
Some of the questions related to intermarriage, rabbinic authority and economic issues. However, the following three questions dealt with issues of national identity:
1. In the eyes of [French] Jews, are Frenchmen considered brothers or strangers?
2. What conduct does Jewish law prescribe towards Frenchmen not of that religion?
3. Do the Jews born in France and treated by the law as French citizens consider France their country? Are they bound to defend it?
The assembly met over many days and slowly formulated their answers to all of the questions. Napoleon accepted their answers, and the Jews remained part of French society, enjoying all the legal rights of every other citizen, although many French people continued to ask similar questions. The assembly's answers have remained relevant to Western Jewish identity since that time. Let us now examine them in contemporary terms.
Examining Loyalties
The aim of this activity is to examine the complex of feelings surrounding modern Jewish identity and to continue to explore the students' feelings towards the wider Jewish world.


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The Department of Veterans Affairs is working to resume normal operations after the partial government shutdown, and the Nov. 1 benefit checks will go out to about 5 million veteran and other beneficiaries as scheduled.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is working to resume normal operations as quickly as possible after the partial government shutdown, and the Nov. 1 benefit checks will go out to about 5 million veterans and other beneficiaries as scheduled, according to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki.
During the shutdown, VA medical centers, clinics and other health services remained open, but VA claims processors were unable to continue working overtime to reduce the backlog of claims. That overtime has helped the VA reduce the disability-claims backlog by more than 190,000 claims over the last six months. Mandatory overtime has resumed, and work on the claims backlog will continue as originally planned.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is advising all veterans about their options under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The new law will not change VA benefits, meaning that if a veteran is enrolled in the VA health-care system, that coverage meets the standards for the ACA�s insurance requirement.
Many uninsured veterans are eligible for VA health care, but not everyone who has served in uniform qualifies for VA health care, including Reserve or National Guard veterans who served on active duty for training purposes only. Veterans and family members not eligible for VA health care should check out the coverage offered by your state�s health-insurance exchange program. Another option, gaining Medicaid coverage, is limited in states that are not expanding the program.
Veterans� family members who already receive health-care coverage, whether through their employers, TRICARE or certain VA programs, do not need to take additional steps to meet the health-care law coverage standards. Those who do not have coverage that meets the health-care law�s standard should consider their options through the health-insurance marketplace, where they may get lower costs on monthly premiums or out-of-pocket costs or be eligible for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid or the Children�s Health Insurance Program.
As of Oct. 1, applications for health-care coverage can be submitted through the health-insurance marketplace to determine eligibility for assistance. For more information, visit www.healthcare.gov.
To enroll in the VA health-care system or determine your eligibility for that, visit online at www.va.gov/healthbenefits/enroll or call (877) 222-VETS (8387). For more information, visit �VA, the Affordable Care Act and You� website at www.va.gov/health/aca/.
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A Women Warriors 2013 living history luncheon to honor outstanding women veterans will be held Monday, Nov. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Quidnessett Country Club, North Kingstown, and will also raise funds for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island�s Cpl. Holly Charette Home.
A three-person female warrior panel and keynote speaker will discuss their stories of leadership and service. Tickets cost $50 and are available by calling Julie at (401) 383-4730. Checks should be made payable to OSDRI at 1010 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI 02919, and should indicate Women Warriors Luncheon on the memo line; include a listing of the names of those attending with you.
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American Legion: Department executive committee, Monday,Cumberland Post 14 at 685 Broad St. in Cumberland, 7 p.m.; Balfour-Cole Post 64, Wednesday, 170 Pleasant View Ave. in Smithfield, 7 p.m.; Merrill Slate Post 36, Thursday, Legion Hall on West Side Road on Block Island, 6 p.m.
The Pawtucket Veterans Council, Friday, Gatchell Post 306 at 171 Fountain St. to finalize plans for the Veterans Day ceremony, 2 p.m.
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West jumped on stage as country singer Taylor Swift had just begun her acceptance speech for best female video, grabbing the mike from Swift to attest that Beyonce deserved the award.
Swift was so rattled she couldn't continue but the show moved on. Of course the cameras focused on Beyonce in the audience who looked astonished then immediately rose to give Taylor a standing ovation. Great move, Beyonce. Because if you or your organization is taken on by a crazy advocate, you are stained by that crazy behavior or approach. The best response is to separate yourself as far as possible.
But Beyonce did even better. When she won the Video of The Year Moonman for 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),' she said a few words and then invited "Taylor to come out to have her moment." You can see it here. Win-win. Not only did Beyonce show herself to be more a star than ever via taking the high road, but in doing so she turned around what had become ugly into something positive. That's effective crisis communications!
Here's what your organization can learn from Beyonce's quick response to a potential disaster:
- Act quickly — that's when your response really counts.
- Establish distance between your organization and any crazed fan or advocate that's supporting you.
- Make sure your response is right on target — there's no room for correction. Be prepared.
- Take the high road — you'll win every time. Get down and dirty along with your "opponent" and it's likely you'll stay wallowing in the mud.
Is your organization poised to turn a messy situation around? If not, it's time to sit down, envision possible crisis likely to emerge, and how you'll take them on — now!


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Shortly after 5:30 this evening, the Kern County Fire Department received a report of a tree on fire in the alley in the 300 block of Helena Street. Upon arrival, fire crews found multiple structures on fire. A reinforced structure response was initiated. High winds and downed power lines hampered fire fighting efforts. An aggressive attack was made to extinguish the fires and protect exposures. Crews were able to get a knockdown on the fires in approximately forty five minutes. Crews remained on scene to mop up, check for extension and investigate the cause. Loss to the structures was estimated to be approximately $80,000 with approximately $625,000-worth saved. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Additional Information: The Kern County Fire Department would like to remind residents to clear debris from around their homes and fences. Trim bushes and trees to maintain a defensible space around your house should a fire threaten your property.
Assisting Agencies: China Lake FD, Southern California Edison, Ridgecrest PD, and Liberty Ambulance


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Tokyo Branch
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Change the name to GMO RUNSYSTEM
Da Nang Branch
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GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM
TOP 50 leading IT Companies in Vietnam
In 2005, GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM Company, which formerly was RUNSYSTEM Company, was established an Information Technology Company (IT) by three founders, firstly located at D20, Lot 12 Dinh Cong, Hoang Mai, Hanoi. Our first slogan was "Global Software Quality".
Back then, the main our activity was outsourcing for Japanese market.
Our first project with the value of 300 million VN was implemented by three staffs in 3 months in .NET language for Japanese customers.
On August 6, 2007, a branch was established in Tokyo, which was an important step that launched the name of GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM Corporation far beyond the territory of Vietnam. As a representative of GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM in Japan in charge of customer relations activities for nearly a decade, Tokyo branch has not only accomplished its mission in an excellent manner, but also grown in breadth and depth in the field of Information Technology.
With over 50 employees at present, the Tokyo branch has itself a separated marketing department, dedicating to promote GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM products towards Japanese partners by showing them the quality of products and services and reinforce the growing belief in customers as well. Besides, each member at Tokyo branch will directly participate the projects as a BrSE or PM to assure the schedule of the projects.
Ho Chi Minh Branch was established on March 14, 2008 with a total of 5 employees. Although the branch has been facing many challenges and fierce competition in Ho Chi Minh city – the most dynamic market in Vietnam, especially during the heavy crisis in 2009, it has been constantly increasing in volume of projects and quality of products.
Currently, the branch has moved to Unit 702-703, 7th Floor, Ha Do Airport Building, 02 Hong Ha Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City. It has been equipped with modern facilities and infrastructure with the number of staffs reaching nearly 100 people, including Japanese expert that are in charge of the iOS, Android, web and other business applications.
In 2011, our company officially joined GMO Internet Group – No.1 Internet Corporation in Japan. The Group has 89 member companies with more than 5000 employees in 17 countries in the world including Japan, USA and Asian countries. The merger is a clear demonstration of the development in width and depth of GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM. GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM is confident enough to become a reliable partner, providing customers with the best quality service worldwide, with the slogan "Global software quality".
Da Nang Branch is the third branch of GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM, followed Tokyo and Ho Chi Minh City branches under GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM Corporation. Da Nang Branch, located right in the center of the city – Sapphire Plaza 6th Floor, 203 Ong Ich Khiem St. – Hai Chau Dist. – Da Nang was officially established on September 3, 2012. The branch is currently focusing on offshore web systems, HTML coding and expanding the Android section. It also promotes the business of domain name hosting, VPS, email server and website design.
With the launch of a new branch in an important industrial city in the central key economic region of Vietnam, GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM continues to increase its competitiveness in the offshore sector. The expansion of domain services and hosting is now affirming the leading position of GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM in the market. In 2012, GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM was honorably certified to get ISO9001 and CMMI3 certification, which is a clear proof for the guarantee and improvement of information management system of the Company to bring the best quality products for customers.
By 2014, GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM was certified ISO 21001: 2005 by DAS based on completing and meeting the stringent security standards of information security system. This certificate is undergoing re-certificating and auditing annually to ensure that security standards are strictly enforced at the enterprise.
ISO 27001 is the UK standard for information security management system (ISMS). ISMS must manage all aspects of information security including people, processes and IT systems. The key to having a successful ISMS is based on feedback assessments to provide continuous improvement, and take a structured approach to asset management and risk management.
Achieving this certification means that GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM is committed to ensuring that the information and data of all customers and the company are securely and systematically managed in accordance with international standards.
ISO 27001: 20005 certification help us to demonstrate our strong commitment to customer about our service and gain the trust from customers/partners.
2016 is the year marking many major changes of GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM. Following the globalization strategy of Z.com brand of GMO Internet Corporation, GMO RUNSYSTEM has changed its name to GMO-Z. com RUNSYSTEM.
This is also the year marking many of the company's rapid development with the first time to reach TOP 50 leading IT Companies in Vietnam.
In addition, becoming a main sponsor for Vietnam National Football Team is a clear demonstration for its effort for community development and corporate social responsibility.
In 2016, GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM also received ISO 27001: 2013 certification. Owning this certificate affirms our strong service quality for customers and builds trust towards customers and partners.


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Fashion: HP Partners with World-Renowned Fashion Designer Vivienne Tam
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Gauteng,HP and world-renowned designer Vivienne Tam today announced they are working together to create a special edition notebook positioned to become the ultimate tech accessory for fashionistas around the globe.
Vivienne Tam and HP unveiled the design of the new must-have digital clutch on the catwalk today at Tam's fashion show during New York's Fashion Week at Bryant Park.
The HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition notebook represents the first time a computer company has partnered with a globally renowned designer to create a notebook PC that offers all the style and power needed for a delightful technology experience. Tam also worked with HP to design the notebook's accessories and packaging.
"When I was approached by HP to create a special edition notebook, I could see the design in my head instantly," said Tam. "The notebook is a true reflection of the needs of a modern woman who cares about fashion but is also passionate about her technology. I wanted to create a notebook that would appeal to women of all ages, ethnicities and income levels across the globe."
The top of the notebook is gleaming red and bursting with peony flowers. The peony design is meticulously carried inside the notebook, under the keypad. The notebook also features a complementary embroidered storage sleeve that helps keep the exterior protected while being carried as a clutch.
The peony design features a unique blend of Asian and Western cultures, antiquity and modern style, technology and fashion. It was inspired by Tam's "China Chic" style, which is recognized from the runways in Milan to the Olympics in Beijing and represents her personal mantra to live well and be beautiful.
"The peony is the national flower of China. They are beautiful and symbolize prosperity, good fortune and happiness," said Tam. "Their many layers are similar to a modern woman who is as savvy in expressing herself with her personal style as she is with weaving technology into the fabric of her rich and multi-faceted life."
"With 'China Chic,' Vivienne Tam reinterpreted traditional Chinese art into a global fashion trend," said Satjiv Chahil, senior vice president, Worldwide Marketing, Personal Systems Group, HP. "With her spring collection, Tam has helped HP take the personal computer from a necessity to a lifestyle and fashion 'must have.'"
The HP Vivienne Tam Special Edition notebook is expected to be available early next year.
"Tech chic" virtual experience
In addition to working with Tam on the new notebook design and accessories, HP today launched a fully integrated virtual experience to help fashionistas around the globe find design inspiration online.
HP has created a virtual catwalk, a designer tour hosted by Tam, and a "design bot" gadget inspiring users to dress up their computers with Tam-designed wallpaper, screensaver and icons – all of which are available now in the United States and in early October worldwide.
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05/05/2011: Gentile analyzes situation and hits back at Di Canio.
It is as if the world has stopped in Rome. All talks are around the recent declarations of Lazio officials concerning the refereeing incidents affecting Lazio. Radio Six interviewed Lazio lawyer Gian Michele Gentile to ask him about the situation amidst the storm of declarations back and forth.
Asked about the situation at Formello and the effect of the recent statements, Gentile said:
"We are trying to isolate the players from all this. We want them to work with peace of mind. Remember we have some tough encounters ahead, and we must concentrate on the games, away from all the declarations and controversy."
Gentile was then asked to comment on the law suit filed by Lazio Shareholder Professor Antinori, to which Gentile said:
"I have no information to comment on this. Antinori acted on his own accord, maybe he has enough evidence and doubts to file a law suit, but from my part I have no information on this. We are now investigating the sporting fraud issues against Lazio, we have been revising the videos. Those videos can give a hint whether mistakes exist, if they do, then we can investigate whether it is intentional or not."
Asked also about Abete's responses to Lotito, Gentile took Lazio's side: "President Lotito has referred in his declaration to a series of events, which in his opinion, require the intervention of the authorities to investigate whether sporting fraud is involved or not. The events mentioned by Lotito are also mentioned by media whether newspapers or TVs and all Lotito requested was an investigation. The right to criticize is sacred of course while made with moderation and restraint."
Lotito is criticizing that when referees are chosen, mistakes are not taken into account. Gentile says: "Yes he is right, the problem with the system is that no one can criticize referees, as if we are talking about Caesar's wife. We have a thousand ways to choose referees, direct appointment, a draw, etc. If the system is not working then we must think of a way to improve it. Asking for this simple issue is not a crime. If one asks to put a microchip to know if the goal is valid or not, everyone objects as if we are insulting the dignity of the referees. There must be a change of mentality before we can improve hte system. We are working to help the referees not the opposite."
Lotito hinted from the door of Tangentopoli, do you agree ?
"It is just an expression representing self criticism. We had unworking systems and we worked to change them, that was the intended meaning. Lotito likes to speak using slogans and I think it is funny." said Gentile.
Finally the interview turns towards the Di Canio allegations against Lotito that he paid 15 million in commissions to secure the Zarate deal.
Gentile said: "There are really no proofs, people made a survey, they investigated, they saw all the invoices, the transactions, the history of the money, and everything is clear. Di Canio really hit a brick wall here."
Then asked if Lazio will be suing Di Canio for what he said and Gentile joked: "Everyone has the right to talk nonsense, I cannot sue someone just because he is talking nonsense. It is from my experience that such suits are useless."
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