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Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition in which endometrial tissue is present outside the uterine cavity, causing cyclic symptoms and, often, reduced fertility. A "working diagnosis" can be made based on the patient's symptoms and evaluation of risk-factors, although laparoscopy is required for a definitive diagnosis. Medical management involves the hormonal suppression of endometriotic lesions and, where possible, the surgical ablation and excision of ectopic endometrial tissue.
Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition in which endometrial tissue is present outside the uterine cavity, causing
cyclic symptoms and, often, reduced fertility. A "working diagnosis" can be made based on the patient's symptoms and
evaluation of risk-factors, although laparoscopy is required for a definitive diagnosis. Medical management involves
the hormonal suppression of endometriotic lesions and, where possible, the surgical ablation and excision of ectopic
endometrial tissue.
Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition in which endometrial tissue is present outside the uterine cavity, causing
cyclic symptoms and, often, reduced fertility. A "working diagnosis" can be made based on the patient's symptoms and
evaluation of risk-factors, although laparoscopy is required for a definitive diagnosis. Medical management involves
the hormonal suppression of endometriotic lesions and, where possible, the surgical ablation and excision of ectopic
endometrial tissue.
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue, glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. The condition
generally has three distinct manifestations: endometrial implantation on the peritoneum causing lesions and endometriomas
(generally within the pelvic region, e.g. on the bladder, in the Pouch of Douglas), ovarian cysts (chocolate cysts) and
endometriotic nodules in the tissue between the rectum and vagina (see opposite for definitions).1
The clinical presentation of women with endometriosis varies widely. Some women may be completely asymptomatic (and
therefore not aware of the condition) while some women will have chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia (pain
during sexual intercourse) and painful defecation.2 As endometriotic lesions are hormonally-responsive, symptoms
will usually be worse at the time of menstruation. During periods of anovulation, such as pregnancy, lactation, menopause
and hormone-induced amenorrhoea, symptoms are reduced or eliminated.3 Endometriosis can have a significant
effect on female fertility, and many women with undiagnosed endometriosis may first present with difficulty conceiving.
The exact prevalence of endometriosis is unknown, but it is estimated to affect 5 – 10% of women of reproductive-age,
as many as half of all women with reduced fertility1, 2 and 70 – 90% of women with chronic pelvic pain.1 The
peak incidence is in women aged between 25 – 30 years.4 Endometriosis rarely occurs in younger females and in post-menopausal
women.3 Endometriosis is also possible in males taking high-dose oestrogen, although this is extremely rare.4
The pathology of endometriosis is not well understood. Retrograde menstruation, where menstrual fluid flows back up
the fallopian tubes and into the peritoneum, is believed to be central to the development of endometriosis.2, 3 Endometrial
cells are thought to move back up the fallopian tubes with the menstrual fluid, and possibly through the lymphatic and
vascular network. The cells deposit in various tissues, seeding and developing into endometriotic lesions and endometriomas.
When this occurs, internal bleeding and inflammation can lead to fibrosis and adhesion development, which in turn contributes
to the symptoms and the physical distortion of pelvic anatomy that is seen in women with more severe endometriosis.
Although retrograde menstruation is estimated to occur in 90% of women, only a portion of these women will go on to
develop endometriosis.5 Current research is focused on investigating the genetic components of endometriosis.6 Hormonal,
immunological and environmental components are also implicated in the initial development of the condition.
Risk factors for endometriosis include:1, 4
The distribution of ectopic endometrial tissue is influenced by age. Pelvic endometriomas typically occur in women aged
25 – 30 years.4 Ectopic endometrial tissue outside the pelvic area typically occurs in older women, most commonly in those
aged 35 – 40 years.4
Making a clinical diagnosis of endometriosis can be difficult as symptoms are often non-specific, there are limited
clinical signs on examination, laboratory testing is not helpful and imaging is of only limited benefit.7, 8 Laparoscopy
is therefore required to make a definitive diagnosis.7 On average, there is a delay of seven to twelve years
between the development of symptoms and diagnosis of endometriosis, which impacts significantly on the patient's quality-of-life.7 The
presumptive diagnosis and medical management of endometriosis in primary care is, therefore, important in reducing avoidable
pain and discomfort and managing fertility.
Approximately one-third of women with endometriosis will be asymptomatic. Most women with symptomatic endometriosis
will have cyclical symptoms, such as pelvic pain which is the most frequently occurring symptom. Pain generally begins
several days prior to menstruation and ceases within one to two days of menstruation.4 Deep pain may also
be present during or after sexual intercourse. If endometriotic lesions are present in the bladder or rectum, pain may
be present during urination or defecation.3 In severe cases, pain may become constant as the condition worsens
and deep endometriotic lesions and adhesions develop.5
Rarely, endometriotic lesions can occur outside of the abdominal cavity, such as in the lungs, and can cause pain and
other symptoms, such as haemoptysis, coinciding with the menstrual cycle.5
Common symptoms of endometriosis include:4, 9
Acute exacerbations of pain, swelling or fever may occur due to chemical peritonitis if leakage of blood from an endometriotic
lesion or cyst occurs.4
Most women with endometriosis will have normal examination findings; however, diffuse pelvic or posterior fornix tenderness
or palpable pelvic masses are sometimes present. In some women, uterosacral ligament nodules may be palpable on a bimanual
vaginal examination.
Examination is therefore primarily for the purposes of differential diagnosis, and should include assessment for sexually
transmitted infections (STIs), cervicitis, abnormal vaginal discharge and any other gynaecological abnormalities, such
as cervical excitation and adnexal masses.
Imaging is not usually helpful. If available, transvaginal ultrasound imaging can be considered; however, if cysts and
nodules are small or not situated on the ovaries or near the uterus the imaging will not be of any use.10
There is no laboratory test that can reliably identify endometriosis.11 Investigation of full blood count,
ferritin and TSH may be useful in the differential diagnosis.
Women with endometriosis often present with diverse, non-specific symptoms, and other possible diagnoses should always
be considered.
Acute symptoms caused by STIs, urinary tract infections (UTIs) and pelvic inflammatory disease often mimic endometriosis,
however, given the chronic nature of endometriosis, it is likely that these conditions can be ruled out early.
Some long-term conditions have symptoms that overlap with endometriosis and it may be difficult to rule these out. Differential
diagnoses that should be considered in women with pelvic pain include adenomyosis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome,
uterine fibroids and interstitial cystitis.
Adenomyosis occurs when endometrial tissue, is present within the muscles of the uterus (as opposed to endometriosis
which occurs outside the uterine cavity). It is usually found in women in an older age group than endometriosis (age 35
– 50 years), and often after childbirth. It is almost symptomatically identical to endometriosis and can usually only
be distinguished after laparoscopy. Adenomyosis also commonly co-exists with endometriosis.
Generally, presentation and patient history will shift the balance of probabilities for a diagnosis, e.g. uterine fibroids
are more common in an older age-group and a patient with irritable bowel syndrome is less likely to present with painful
defecation.10 However, some conditions will be nearly impossible to rule out until laparoscopy is performed
or a therapeutic trial of treatment is undertaken.
Always consider the possibility of colon and ovarian cancer which may present concurrently, even in women with laparoscopically
diagnosed endometriosis. In addition, in a small number of women, uterine and müllerian abnormalities, both of which are
risk-factors for endometriosis, may be present and complicate diagnosis and treatment.
The management of suspected endometriosis depends on the patient's age, desire for conception, the degree of pain, the
impact on their capacity to work and their overall quality of life.8 Generally, a three-month therapeutic
trial with hormonal treatment can be used to help strengthen a working diagnosis. However, this is not appropriate in
certain instances.
Referral to secondary care for further assessment should be undertaken if:10
The aim of medical management is to control symptoms, either prior to, alongside or instead of more curative surgical
interventions. Medical management is based on hormonal suppression of endometriotic lesions and is particularly effective
when amenorrhoea occurs via down-regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.12
Endometriosis is a chronic and often recurrent condition and long-term treatment is usually required. Approximately
50% of women will have a recurrence of symptoms within five years if medical management is stopped. Menopause usually
leads to a complete cessation of symptoms, even if hormone replacement treatment is used.6
The first-line treatment for females with endometriosis who do not wish to conceive in the near future is a hormonal
medicine, and analgesics if required.9 Combined oral contraceptives are the most widely used hormonal treatment,
followed by progestin hormone treatment.8 Other hormonal treatment options include androgenic medicines and
gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues: both of which have comparable efficacy.4, 5, 12 However, adverse
effects limit gonadotropin-releasing hormones to a second-line choice and androgenic medicines are now rarely used due
to their adverse effects.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen or mefenamic acid are recommended for
acute pain relief as an adjunct to all medical management options and prior to surgery in women who wish to conceive.10,13 All
NSAIDs have similar efficacy in the management of endometriosis.13 Opioids should generally be avoided due
to issues with long-term use.12
Combined oral contraceptives are widely used as the first-line pharmacological treatment for women with suspected endometriosis,
as these medicines are generally well tolerated with less adverse and metabolic effects than other options.8
The choice of combined oral contraceptive should be based on any previous use by the patient. If no combined oral hormonal
contraceptives have been previously used, a trial of a levonorgestrel + ethinyloestradiol contraceptive, e.g. Ava, is
Combined oral contraception should be used continuously or semi-continuously, e.g. three or six-month cycles, as monthly
uterine bleeds are likely to be painful, although less so than normal menstruation.8, 10 Patients should be
advised that this may result in irregular spotting and occasional breakthrough bleeding.
Adverse effects of combined oral contraceptives are generally mild.10 They include gastrointestinal disturbance,
headache, migraine, metabolic and weight changes, irritability, changes to libido, cramping and spotting in early cycles.
Venous thromboembolism is also possible, although rare, in women taking combined oral contraception. Combined oral contraceptives
will need to be discontinued if migraines occur.
High-dose progestins (medroxyprogesterone acetate 10 – 100 mg daily or norethisterone 10 – 45 mg daily) are commonly
used to treat endometriosis, and are an alternative to combined oral contraceptives.10 At these doses, progesterone
suppresses the hypothalamic-pituitary axis to inhibit ovulation and reduce circulating oestrogen levels.3 Progestins
also have an additional, direct effect on the endometrium, causing atrophy to both normal endometrium and endometriotic
lesions.3 They are relatively well tolerated and have a more limited metabolic impact than androgenic analogues
and gonadotropin-releasing hormones, and are less expensive than these options.
Progestin-only contraceptives are available in a variety of formulations, including oral medicine, implants and depot
injections. Adverse effects of progestins include bone mineral density loss, weight-change, acne, oedema, mood changes,
depression and headaches.14 There is little difference in efficacy effect between formulations, however, patients
administered depot progestin may experience more adverse effects.14
Oral medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera) 10 mg, three times daily, for ninety days is approved for use in endometriosis.
Oral medroxyprogesterone acetate should be started on day one of the menstrual cycle.
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) 50 mg weekly or 100 mg every two weeks, for at least six months is
also approved for use in women with endometriosis.15 N.B. vials come in 150 mg/mL.
Norethisterone (Primolut) 5 mg, twice daily, for six months is approved for use in women with endometriosis. Norethisterone
should be initiated between days one and five of the menstrual cycle.
The levonorgestrel intra-uterine device (Mirena) has been shown to be effective in managing the symptoms of endometriosis.
However, this is an unapproved indication. The device is placed into the uterine cavity, usually at the onset of menstruation
and may prevent endometriosis symptoms in some women, for up to five years.8, 15
Several other, new treatment options for women with endometriosis are currently being investigated. One of the primary
focuses of new research is finding an effective medical treatment that does not prevent or preclude pregnancy. Medicines
currently being investigated include:10, 12
Several other medicines, such as immunomodulators and anti-TNF-alpha agents, have been trialled but either failed to
show benefit or were proven to have no benefit in randomised controlled trials.
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues are used in women with endometriosis to induce hypo-oestrogenic, medical
menopause.3 They modify the release of pituitary gonadotropins through interaction with the GnRH receptor,
resulting in decreased production of FSH and LH. They are typically considered if oral contraceptives or progestins are
ineffective or cannot be tolerated.10 GnRH analogues are usually only prescribed in consultation with a gynaecologist.
Two GnRH analogues are available, fully subsidised, in New Zealand; goserelin acetate (implant) and leuproreolin (injection).
Dosing regimens are dependent on the size of the dose, generally every 28 days or every three or six months. They are
usually only used for a maximum of twelve months.
GnRH analogues are associated with several short-term adverse effects, mainly hypo-oestrogenic symptoms, including menopausal
symptoms, loss of libido and emotional lability. Several long-term adverse effects may also be seen, most notably bone-mineral
density loss.
Because of these adverse effects, "add-back" therapy is recommended if a GnRH analogue is continued for more than six
months. Add-back therapy involves concurrently prescribing a synthetic progestin, e.g. norethisterone, plus either a bisphosphonate
or oestrogen with GnRH in order to reduce the adverse effects of GnRH treatment. GnRH plus add-back treatment becomes
considerably more expensive than other endometriosis treatment options.
Androgenic medicines, e.g. danazol, were, in the past, often used to manage endometriosis due to their ability to induce
a hypo-oestrogenic state.
However, the adverse effects associated with androgenic medicines are significant and generally mean that androgenic
medicines are no longer prescribed other than in females for whom no other treatment is effective or appropriate. Adverse
effects include venous thromboebolism, weight gain, voice changes, skin reactions, mood and libido changes, oedema, myalgia,
acne, oily skin and hirsutism or male pattern baldness, which may be permanent.16 There is also limited evidence
that androgenic medicines increase the risk of ovarian cancer.10 They should not be prescribed to women with
liver disease or hyperlipidaemia. They are contraindicated in women who are pregnant as they can virilise the foetus and
cause other androgenic effects.
Danazol is titrated to achieve amenorrhoea, at a dose of 200 – 800 mg, in two to four divided doses, daily (capsules
are 100 mg or 200 mg). It is generally used for a maximum of six months due to adverse effects.3 Symptomatic
improvement has been shown to remain up to six months after treatment is stopped.16 Patients will need to
be advised to use a non-hormonal form of contraception, usually condoms, throughout treatment, and pregnancy should be
excluded prior to initiating.
The pathophysiology of infertility in women with endometriosis is not well understood. Inflammation of the pelvic cavity,
structural abnormalities, the presence of endometriomas of the ovaries, alterations of sperm-oocyte interaction and reduced
endometrial receptivity are all thought to be involved.8
It is not possible to differentiate between those women with endometriosis who will experience reduced fertility and
those who will retain normal levels of fertility, even if a laparoscopy is performed.
Surgery to ablate and excise endometriomas, adhesions and scar tissue is the most common treatment for women with endometriosis
who wish to conceive, but cannot.2, 17 Recent evidence into endometriosis treatments indicates that lipiodol
(oil soluble contrast medium) flushing of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries in women with endometriosis increases
the rate of pregnancy, and may be considered in the setting of a specialist fertility clinic.19
Assisted fertility treatments are likely to be beneficial for most women with endometriosis who have reduced fertility.9
Traditionally, hormonal treatment was used in women with reduced fertility for a short period, e.g. six months, and
then stopped, as it was thought that this created "rebound" fertility. However, a Cochrane review found that there is
no increase in fertility after treatment with hormonal medicines for women with endometriosis.20 In addition,
some medicines, particularly medroxyprogesterone acetate and some androgenic agents may have lasting effects of ovulation
suppression beyond the duration of treatment, although typically not more than a few months.
Surgical treatment is highly effective for symptom and pain reduction and can increase fertility in sub-fertile women.17,
18 However, access to surgery is limited, and even when performed, recurrence rates are high: approximately 50%
of women will re-develop symptoms within five years of surgery.3
The success rate of surgical treatment of endometriosis depends on the severity of the condition, its location, and
the extent of the symptoms as well as the age of the patient (effectiveness is reduced in younger women). Surgery for
endometriosis is divided into two strategies: surgery with preservation of fertility and surgery if fertility is not
Surgery with preservation of fertility involves laparoscopy to excise or ablate all visible lesions and restore pelvic
anatomy. It is the more common surgical option, which significantly reduces pain in the majority of patients and has
the ability to retain, and in some cases increase, fertility in women.10 The rate of symptom recurrence is
higher than with more aggressive, non-preservative techniques, however, the ability to maintain fertility outweighs this
for many women.10 A prophylactic appendectomy is sometimes performed during surgery, especially if the patient
presents with right-sided pain, as abnormal appendix pathology has a high prevalence in women with endometriosis.10
Radical surgery is limited to women with endometriosis who do not wish to conceive, and after all medical treatments
have been unsuccessfully trialled.9 More aggressive surgical options that do not preserve fertility involve
hysterectomy, adnexectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes), oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries). The excision of all
visible peritoneal lesions is standard alongside all aggressive treatments. Patients undergoing radical surgery should
be counselled about the possibility of symptoms persisting even after complete bilateral oophorectomy and hysterectomy,
and the adverse effects associated with early, medically-induced menopause. Oestrogen-replacement treatment may be required
and should be discussed with the consulting surgeon.10
Long-term complications are common in women with endometriosis. Common complications are adhesion formation and ovarian
failure post-surgery.
Adhesions are thought to result from the inflammation of peritoneal surfaces. The risk of this occurrence is not well
known, and may be increased by surgical intervention. Sequelae may include pain, structural changes to the pelvic and
reproductive organs and bowel obstruction.
Ovarian failure occurs in 2.4% of women after ablation of ovarian endometriomas, even with the less aggressive surgical
Thank you to Thank you to Associate Professor Neil Johnson, Gynaecologist & Infertility Specialist,
Auckland for expert guidance in developing this article.
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August 11, 2020 - Latest: What has happened to markets this year? by Darius McDermott
23rd September 2011
RBS chief economist Jacques Cailloux says a recession is impossible to avoid. Much of his argument is based on the European Purchasing Managers Index.
FTAlphaville quotes the note sent by the bank in some detail this morning. It says: "We are revising down again our economic forecasts thereafter and now expect a full blown recession. The September composite PMI fell to 49.2, its weakest since July 2009 (and first sub-50 reading since then too). At this level, the PMI is consistent with a 0.1% contraction in GDP on a 3m/3m basis and both forward looking elements of the survey and ongoing financial market developments imply further weakening ahead. The manufacturing PMI was 48.4 – the weakest since August 2009 – while the services PMI was 49.1 – the weakest since July 2009.22."
Cailloux also predicts a European Central Bank interest cut by October or November and perhaps some unconventional measures such as covered bond purchases.
Here Bloomberg carries a video interview with Cailloux on the Washington Post/Bloomberg site.
The Vancouver Sun reports on the visit of the British Prime Minister David Cameron to Canada. He told Canadian MPs: "We're not quite staring down the barrel. But the pattern is clear. The recovery out of the recession for the advanced economies will be difficult. Growth in Europe has stalled. Growth in America has stalled.
"The effects of the Japanese earthquake, high oil and food prices have created a drag on growth, but fundamentally, we are still suffering from the aftershocks of the world financial bust and economic collapse in 2008.
"That means families in Britain and Canada are facing a tough time."
Forbes quotes World Bank President Robert Zoellick saying: "I still think a double-dip recession for the world's major economies is unlikely, but my confidence in that belief is being eroded daily."
That is one of a number of statements to emerge from yesterday's meeting of the G20 finance leaders.
The overall statement said: "We are taking strong actions to maintain financial stability, restore confidence and support growth. We commit to take all actions to preserve the stability of banking systems and financial markets as required."
Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa said in a statement that they would "consider, if necessary, providing support through the IMF or other international financial institutions".
Markets were a little steadier this morning, having lost billions worldwide yesterday and this week.
But the Sydney Morning Herald remarks that the crisis could see markets fall further.
Columnist Malcolm Maiden writes: "The nightmare scenario is that Greece is allowed to default, and European lawmakers and regulators then lose control of the situation.
"This market is still 25 per cent above its March 2009 global crisis low. An uncontrolled European bond market selloff on top of the all the other negative indicators would retest that crisis nadir."
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Review by Danny Gaisin
Goldsmith's 18th Century comedy She Stoops To Conquer utilized the restrictions of societal strata and a psychological quirk to fashion an almost farcical tale of three romances and the machinations needed for a happily ever after final curtain. Director Martha Henry is one of Stratford's interpretative genius's with an innate instinct about how much directorial creativity audiences will accept. The lady has no need for gratuitous 'envelope pushing' or superfluity. Her results are consistently effective. 'She Stoops' is no exception; titillating and amusing from the moment the curtain rises. Savage; Farb & Hodder- "Stooping to Conquer"; Photo by David Hou
A successful country squire has a young daughter he feels would make a perfect wife for the son of his oldest friend. His invitation to the young man is accepted, but under strict sense of filial responsibility due to the scion –Charles Marlow's discomfort conversing with ladies of his own social status. Shades of Big Bang Theory's RAJ, (Kunal Nayyal). He and his friend George Hastings are misdirected to the estate, thinking they are going to a local inn. The prank is manifested by the son of his intended host's stepson who has his own social agenda. Three males; three ladies; and thus three relationships.
A clever tri-sided set offers a view of the estate's parlour; the niece's boudoir; and an alehouse frequented by the prankish 'Tony Lumkin', the aforementioned stepson. Effective lighting and immaculate costuming factually project the very essence of both the period and situation where the plot might have plausibility. Henry's casting choices are impeccable as each character seems to epitomize the personas being interpreted. He young potential suitor is Brad Hodder and while his good looks belie anyone having any trouble with even the most mundane of pick-up lines, his portrayal becomes at least partly plausible. His intended is played by an amazingly instinctive comedienne Maev Beaty. Most of the cast-members resort to the vehicle of asides pointed to the audience; Beaty's facial expressions highlight even the most impish of her planned machinations.
The sidekick role is taken by Tyrone Savage and he is tailor-made for the part. He never attempts to outshine Hodder's character and his support rings credible. He too has an emotional involvement… he's infatuated with the hausfrau's niece 'Constance'. Sara Farb is outstanding and is the focus every moment she's onstage. A highly mobile face is coupled with an innate sense of comedic timing and emphasis that perfectly portrays her role. She has a hilarious relationship based on mutual dislike of her cousin, the trouble-making Tony. He's the real pivot and Karack Osborn is a scene-stealing thespian gem. Occasionally he comes close to that 'flounce' line but is enough of a talent that he never crosses the line. Good acting and impeccable directing.
Goldsmith's ironic and pithy dialogue, plus his quotable dialogue such as "5o is the new 40", and "I'm pretty fond of an OLD wife" are sure to be used by yours truly after a half-century with my muse.Some plays never wear out their appeal and this is one that will always attract an audience. Given the creativity of the director and talent of the cast, SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER deserves a full house until its run closes this fall. The Hardcastles; guests & family are at the AVON Theatre until Oct. 10th.


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Just started Veneering our substrate with Hardwood veneers and we are having troubles keeping the 9" wide by 80" long maple veneer from Curling up before pressing. As soon as we place the veneer on the glued substrate we start to see them curl up like a canoe.
Any ideas on why this is happening. Veneer to dry and as soon as we put it on the glue its taking in moisture?
Thanks ahead for any info.
You are using a water based glue so as the veneer takes on moister it cures like a potato chip!
Random thoughts:
Place the veneer on the core just before you put it into the press, no lingering. You could even place the top veneer on in the the press as ir seems you have a manual feed press.
Make sure there is no direct hear flowing on the layup table. (a winter issue).
FYI (not related) I have 125" guillotine F/S in the Machinery exchange; if you can use one it's good deal. Really need it out of here.
Are you applying a coat of adhesive to the veneer? Or just substrate?
Simple solution been doing this for years. Take a clean spray bottle, fill it with clean water, distilled water if you feel more comfortable, doesn't matter. Hold the spray bottle about 2 feet above the veneer and with a sweeping motion, lightly mist the veneer. Doesn't take alot just mist it. The veneer will start to lay down before your eyes, it works trust me. What you're doing is basically counter balancing the moisture the veneer takes on from the glue. Works with all raw veneer. Learned this trick back in '89 from a man that was considered at the time, and was, one of the smartest veneer guys in the entire world.
One additional note, I would cross band and re-calibrate those hardwood edged boards, you're going to have a telegraph issue if you don't. Okume works well.
With PVA, I only do what can I spread and get into the press within 10min or so. I spread the glue, lay the veneer and lay the cover sheet(s) - a single process with three steps. I use a few short bits of tape, pre-applied to the veneer and cover sheet(s), to keep things from sliding around (better perimeter bond). Curl is unavoidable, but easily handled with tape, cover sheets or stacking (I prefer not to do the later). I would never introduce extra moisture by spraying the face of the veneer w/ water.
What kind of glue are you using, it looks like water based contact cement (not a good choice)?
I agree, unless you need it that big for an edge profile, the banding is way too big.
I guess if you have the time to go through all those steps as Dave does it, give it a try. A very light mist of water does the trick, it's quick it works and doesn't hurt a thing.Pressed thousands of sheets this way. But everyone has their own technique, find what works for you and run with it. Good luck with your project
Thanks Guys for all the info, ill try a few things and get back to you with what works for me. I am applying glue to the substrate and not the veneer. I also need this wide banding for profiling.
Based on the picture you are taking too long to get them in the press. You've got 4 double sided panels glued and nothing is in the press yet.
Also no cauls to hold the veneer flat. My veneer curls if I lay in on a fresh glued surface and don't do anything to hold it down, even 1/4" mdf will do the job.
Doesn't seem like a veneer problem but more of a process problem, change the process and the problem will go away.


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Tsakhur love poem
Йыхна сифат нахуаре
Дживаббы йизде югне нафасын.
Экра ихе! Алетхтуасыммы! Кятхасин.
Ахредин джанедын увыбы.
→ Poem the mirror ←
She is tsakhur-speaker
The poem in tsakhur (Tsaxur, Caxur), a translation in a nakho-daghestanian language. She is tsakhur-speaker, besides she understands all languages. She lives in the mountains in a small village, and makes very nice jewels. They are firstly for her. She wears them, tries them, and then sells them to the nearest town. Will my poem reach her?
Tsakhur is spoken in Dagestan and Azerbaijan by about 15,000 people. There are several dialects of this Lezguian language. There are about ten languages of the Lezgin group. They are by number of speakers: Lezgi, Tabasaran, Rutul, Tsakhur, Aghul, Ogundiran, Boudoukh, Khinaloug, Kryts and Ajewole.
Rutul poem - Lezgian poem


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Apollo 13 Leadership - Paper
Zach Newcomb
"Leadership in Apollo 13"
There are certain events in our lifetime that change who we are as a person and how we view life. During the movie Apollo 13, Jim Lovell has a dream that he will walk on the moon. His dream becomes a reality when is promoted to commander of the Apollo 13 mission to the moon. After a series of dangerous events, the crew finds themselves in a struggle to stay alive. Jim and Houston control works around the clock to find a solution to the problem. In the mist of all the chaos, leaders emerge from the struggle and find a way to stay alive and beat the odds.
According to Dictionary.com, leadership is defined as "the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group." In the movie, there are two main leaders' day display leadership roles. The first is space commander Jim Lovell and Houston Command Control Center commander Gene Cranz. Each of them will face enormous challenges and will have to work through them. Throughout the movie, leadership can be found in several forms. For example, the crew of Apollo 13 and Houston command center use "strategic planning" escape a bad situation. During the exhibition, the space ship Odyssey experiences an explosion in the oxygen tanks causing the crew to abandon the mission to the moon. A plan needed to be thought of to safely return the crew to earth. The team needs motivation to get the job done. I heard one of the best quotes I have ever heard in a movie or even life. During the chaos, Gene tells the crew "Failure is not an option." No matter how long or toke, they were going to bring the crew home safely. There are many reasons why students should study Apollo 13. For example it teaches students to work out problems and use teamwork to achieve a certain goal. Students should watch this movie and learn about life lessons that each of us will have to deal with in life. There will be situations in life in which we will all be put under pressure and have our character tested. How we handle those situations determines our character. The question we ask ourselves is "are we going to give up and die, or are we going to find a solution to the problem?"
On July 20, 1969, veteran astronaut Jim Lovell hosts a party for other astronauts and their families, who watch on television as their colleague Neil Armstrong takes his first steps on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Lovell had been a pilot on another Apollo mission and he told his wife that he had planned on going up in space again and hoped to walk on the moon. A while later Lovell is informed that he and his crew will be launching a new Apollo 13 mission and Lovell will be the commander. Before Apollo 13's liftoff, fellow astronaut Ken Mattingly is dismissed from the mission because of a case of messels.
The launch is successful and the Apollo 13 mission is underway with the moon set as its destination. As part of a routine maintenance procedure, the crew is given orders to stir up the oxygen tanks. While the procedure was taking place, an explosion occurs causing one oxygen tank to explode and the other to leak. With no adequate supply of oxygen, Houston Control is forced to abort the mission to the moon. The crew shuts down the Odyssey ship and powered up lunar module Aquarius so it can keep them alive for the return to home. Houston Command quickly needs to find a procedure that can safely return the crew to home while still conserving power. Gene orders a meeting with all of the scientist and orders them to find a solution to the problem. Ken Mattingly is recruited by Houston Command to help find a power up procedure.
With very few supplies to work with, Houston Command needs to find a solution to the Carbon Dioxide problem. The Command Center quickly develops a filter that the crew can use to filter out the Carbon Dioxide in the module. The filter consists of household items including paper, duct tape and other items. The crew is given...
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Lewinsky was much more than just a "consensual relationship," it was a sordid affair that went on in the Oval Office involving the exploitation of a much younger, vulnerable 21 year-old intern and her boss, the Chief Executive of the United States.
As far as Paula Jones, she accused Clinton of harassment and he not only paid out a $850,000 settlement, this is the case that resulted in Clinton being impeached (for committing perjury) and losing his license to practice law in Arkansas. It was MUCH MORE than an accusation. Under oath, when asked on three different occasions if he had an affair with Monica Lewinsky, Clinton replied:
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The onboard
tactical air navigation units determine slant range and magnetic
bearing of the orbiter to a TACAN or VHF omnirange TACAN ground
The ground-based
TACAN and VHF omnirange TACAN stations constitute a global navigation
system for military and civilian aircraft operating at L-band frequencies
(1 gigahertz).
The orbiter
is equipped with three TACAN sets that operate redundantly. Each
TACAN has two antennas: one on the orbiter's lower forward fuselage
and one on the orbiter's upper forward fuselage. The antennas are
covered with reusable thermal protection system tiles.
The onboard
TACAN sets are used for external navigation and for the orbiter
during the entry phase and return-to-launch-site abort. Normally,
several ground stations will be used after leaving L-band communications
blackout and during the terminal area energy management phases.
TACAN's maximum range is 400 nautical miles (460 statute miles).
Each ground
station has an assigned frequency (L-band) and a three-letter Morse
code identification. The ground station transmits on one of 252
(126X, 126Y) preselected frequencies (channels) that correspond
to the frequencies the onboard TACAN sets are capable of receiving.
These frequencies are spaced at 63-MHz intervals.
The TACAN ground
station beacon continuously transmits pulse pairs on its assigned
frequency. The orbiter TACAN receivers pick up these pulse pairs,
and the TACAN data processors decode them to compute bearing. The
onboard TACAN sets detect the phase angle between magnetic north
and the position of the orbiter with respect to the ground station.
The ground beacon is omnidirectional; when the orbiter is over the
ground station, or nearly so, it is in a cone of confusion. Within
this cone, bearing is unusable.
the onboard TACAN sets emit an interrogation pulse that causes the
selected TACAN ground station to respond with distance-measuring
equipment pulses. The slant range (orbiter to ground station) is
computed by the onboard TACAN sets by measuring the elapsed time
from interrogation to valid reply and subtracting known system delays.
As the orbiter approaches a ground TACAN station, the range decreases.
After a course has been selected, the onboard TACAN sets derive
concise deviation data.
The range and
bearing data are used to update the state vector position components
after the data are transformed by the TACANs in the entry phase
(or return to launch site) by navigation and for display on the
horizontal situation indicators on panels F6 and F8, as well as
for display of raw TACAN data on the cathode ray tube.
Each of the
onboard TACANs has an ant sel switch on panel O7. In the auto position,
the onboard GPCs automatically select the upper L-band antenna or
lower L-band antenna for that TACAN. The upper and lower positions
of each TACAN ant sel switch allow the flight crew to select the
upper or lower L-band antenna manually.
Each of the
onboard TACANs is controlled by its mode rotary switch on panel
O7. The modes are off, receive, transmit and receive, and GPC. In
the GPC mode, the onboard GPCs control TACAN ground station channel
selection automatically, and both bearing and range are processed
by hardware and software. In the transmit and receive mode, both
bearing and range are processed by hardware and software, but TACAN
ground station channels are selected manually using the four thumbwheels
for that TACAN on panel O7. The first three thumbwheels (left to
right) select the channel (frequency), and the fourth selects the
X or Y. In the receive mode, only bearing is received and processed
by the hardware; the thumbwheels for that TACAN would be used to
select the channel.
every 37 seconds, the selected ground TACAN station transmits its
three-letter identification to the onboard TACAN. In order for the
Morse code identification to be verified by the commander and pilot,
TACAN ID audio controls are located on panel O5 for the commander
and panel O9 for the pilot. The TACAN on/off switch is positioned
to on to transmit the TACAN identification. The TACAN 1 , 2 and
3 switch selects the onboard TACAN that will transmit the TACAN
identification code, and the TACAN on/off switch is positioned to
on to transmit the code to the orbiter's audio system, thus the
commander and pilot. Volume TACAN thumbwheels on panels O5 and O9
control the volume setting of the TACAN identification code to the
commander and pilot.
In the GPC
mode, 10 TACAN ground stations are programmed into the software
and are divided into three geometric regions: the acquisition region
(three stations), the navigation region (six stations), and the
landing site region (one station).
During orbital
operations, landing sites are grouped into minitable and maxitable
programs. The maxitable programs provide data sets that support
a broad range of trajectories for contingency deorbits and enable
reselection of runway and navigation and data sets for those deorbits.
The minitable consists of three runways determined by the flight
crew, one of which is initialized as a primary runway. The minitable
is transferred from entry operations and becomes unchangeable. Entry
guidance is targeted from one of the three runways selected by the
crew, initialized with the primary runway for the well-defined trajectory
and nominal end-of-mission data sets. Since the TACAN units are
placed in groups of 10 and 10 TACAN units from one group (primary)
form the TACAN half of the minitable, the secondary and alternate
runways should be from the same group as the primary runway to assure
TACAN coverage.
The acquisition
region is the area in which the onboard TACAN sets automatically
begin searching for a range lock-on of three ground stations at
approximately 160,000 feet. After one TACAN acquires a range lock,
the other two will lock on to the same ground station. When at least
two TACAN sets lock on, TACAN range and bearing are used by navigation
to update state vector until microwave scan beam landing system
selection and acquisition at approximately 18,000 feet.
When the distance
to the landing site is approximately 120 nautical miles (138 statute
miles), the TACAN begins the navigation region of interrogating
the six navigation stations. As the spacecraft progresses, the distance
to the remaining stations is computed. The next-nearest station
is automatically selected when the spacecraft is closer to it than
to the previous locked-on station. Only one station is interrogated
when the distance to the landing site is less than approximately
20 nautical miles (23 statute miles). Again, the TACAN sets will
automatically switch from the last locked-on navigation region station
to begin searching for the landing site station. TACAN azimuth and
range are provided on the horizontal situation indicator. TACAN
range and bearing cannot be used to produce a good estimate of the
altitude position component, so navigation uses barometric altitude
derived from the air data system probes, which are deployed by the
fight crew at approximately Mach 3.
If the microwave
scan beam landing system is not acquired, TACAN data can be used
until an altitude of 1,500 feet. When runways with MSBLS are acquired,
MSBLS operation can be automatic. The flight crew is provided with
the controls and displays necessary to evaluate MSBLS performance
and take over manually if required. The runways with MSBLS must
be in the primary or secondary slot in the minitable for the minitable
to copy the MSBLS data. The maxitable is an initial-loaded table
of 18 runway data sets and MSBLS data for runways and 50 TACAN data
sets. In orbital operations, the landing site function provides
the capability to transfer data from the maxitable to the minitable.
TACAN data
is processed in the TACAN subsystem operating program, which converts
range and bearing to units of feet and radians.
TACAN redundancy
management consists of processing and mid-value-selecting range
and bearing data. The three TACAN sets are compared to determine
if a significant difference is detected. When all three TACAN sets
are good, redundancy management selects middle values of range and
bearing. If one of the two parameters is out of tolerance, the remaining
two will average that parameter. If a fault is verified, the SM
alert light is illuminated, and a cathode ray tube fault message
occurs for the applicable TACAN set.
The three convection-cooled
TACAN sets are located in the orbiter crew compartment middeck avionics
bays. Each set is 7.62 inches high, 7.62 inches wide and 12.53 inches
long and weighs 30 pounds.
The TACAN contractor
is Hoffman Electronics Corporation, Navigation Communication System
Division, El Monte, Calif.
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church has a strong group of women who participate in the Women of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA). The purpose of WELCA: "As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, our society, and the world."
Under the umbrella of WELCA there are three women's Bible Study Circles.
- Ruth Circle (Meets at Church): 2nd Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
- Sarah Circle (Meets at Panara Eagle Run):2nd Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
- Rachel Circle (Meets at Hostess' Home): 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m.


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KarinaWest video. All videos (2)KarinaWest webcam
I might look shy i the beginning , but once you enter my WonderLand I will unleash the beast inside me ! Very classy girl with a cute smile , great pair of boobs and a nice plumpy ass. What else could you wish for? Come and sin with me !


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From the Tennesseean, "Infant mortality,"by Claudia Pinto, on 8 December 2008 -- MEMPHIS — The newborn outfits were too big. So, Judy Golden went to Wal-Mart's toy section to shop for her daughter's burial clothes.
Golden settled on a soft, red and white jumpsuit meant for a 12-inch doll. It was just right for Brooklyn Princess Golden, who weighed 9 ounces when she was stillborn.
"I told her I loved her and I missed her, but I already knew that God knew at this time that I didn't need another child. And knew that I wasn't able to care for her," Golden said, sitting on a frayed green couch in her Memphis home. "We didn't have our own place. I didn't have a job."
The situation is an all-too-common occurrence here in Memphis, where the infant mortality rate is the nation's worst. And Memphis is the hub for a contiguous four-state region of the United States where infant mortality surpasses any other part of the country. Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee — among the nation's most unhealthy states — combine for the dubious distinction.
Tennessee is fourth worst among those states that form a vast swath of Deep South real estate where babies die at a rate comparable to Third World countries. The percentage of babies dying in Tennessee before their first birthday is comparable to that of Bosnia and Herzegovina — a country with an average annual household income of $7,000 and an unemployment rate of 45 percent.
Doctors say it's no coincidence that the results for Tennessee are abysmally similar for other health indicators as well. It ranks fourth from the bottom for overall health, according to a 2008 United Health Foundation report that bases its findings on 20 criteria including smoking, obesity and high school graduation rates.
"Your birth statistics are just another indicator of the overall poor health of the state," Dr. Cornelia Graves, medical director of perinatal services at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. "An unhealthy mother is more likely to have an unhealthy baby."
Nine out of 1,000 babies born alive in Tennessee die before their first birthday — more than 700 babies a year. In Memphis, the statistics are worse — 16 out of 1,000 infants die. And for black babies in Memphis the statistics are starker still: 20 out of 1,000 babies die, according to 2002-2004 March of Dimes data.
When Golden was five months pregnant, Brooklyn was diagnosed with anencephaly, a condition that causes the brain to form improperly. Doctors predicted the baby would live no more than a few minutes and recommended inducing labor.
Golden is still disturbed by the stillborn birth.
"She had no skull. No brain," Golden said. "She looked like a doll with a cup for a head. Where her brain was supposed to be it was an empty hole."
Golden blamed herself.
"They said it was folic acid," she said. "That I wasn't eating right. That I wasn't taking my prenatal vitamins."
The 23-year-old didn't know it mattered that much.
"I was thinking, 'Nothing is going to happen. I'm superwoman.'"
Obesity, poverty, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, teenage pregnancies, high school drop-out rates, violence, stress and smoking, are all ingredients in this lethal brew.
Being obese can cause serious medical complications such as high blood pressure and diabetes. High blood pressure decreases blood flow to the placenta, preventing oxygen and nutrients from reaching the baby and thereby increasing the risk of low birth weight and preterm birth. With diabetes, the high blood sugar levels of the mother can affect organ development causing serious birth defects or miscarriage.
Poverty thwarts women from buying healthy foods that typically cost more, but are critical in providing nourishment for the fetus. And even if pregnant Tennesseans are eligible for TennCare, the state's health insurance for the poor and disabled, these women may not have transportation or the ability to take time off work to get prenatal care.
Certain sexually transmitted diseases, like syphilis, are able to cross the placenta and infect the fetus. Other STDs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, can be transmitted from the baby to the mother during vaginal delivery. Health effects to the baby can include stillbirth, prematurity, low birth weight, brain damage, and pneumonia, among others.
Smoking constricts blood vessels, resulting in less oxygen and nutrients reaching the fetus. This can cause low birth weight, an increased risk of fetal death in the womb and emergency deliveries.
High dropout rates mean that women are less likely to be educated about good pregnancy practices, such as taking folic acid to prevent birth defects. Women who are less educated are also more likely to be poor.
"What we are finding is that women here are just not as healthy," said Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, director for family, youth and infant health for Nashville's health department. "They're overweight and undernourished. They have higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure. They're stressed out and living in environments that aren't safe."
Infant mortality rates fluctuate in cities around the state: In Knoxville, 6.5 out of 1,000 babies died in 2006; in Nashville, 9.3 out of 1,000; and in Chattanooga 11.2 per 1,000. Babies born in a rural setting have a better chance of survival — 7 out of 1,000 of them died compared to 10 out of 1,000 born in a city, according to 1995-2002 data.
But the place where it all comes together in the worst way is Memphis, in a county dubiously noted for its high rates of sexually transmitted diseases, binge drinking, violent crimes, high school dropouts, children living in poverty and single-parent households.
Memphis Mayor A C (copy desk, no periods after initials at Wharton's request) Wharton said it's difficult to move the preventive needle because there are so many factors that contribute to infant mortality in his city.
"It's like swatting at flies," he said.
Small wonder that a special section of Memphis' Shelby County cemetery, called "Babyland," is filled with row upon row of flat metal disks where babies of the poor are buried.
Some of the graves have been adorned with matchbox cars, plastic doll babies and birthday cards. One mother created a headstone out of 12-inch piece of scrap wood and a black magic marker. It's inscribed: "God bless my baby boy. God loves you. Thank the Lord for my son."
But many of the markers are overgrown with grass.
Disk number 7983 is Brooklyn Princess Golden.
It's been more than two years, but Golden still cries when she talks about the short time, probably an hour in all, that she spent with her daughter.
After the birth, hospital workers cleaned Brooklyn and filled her head with gauze. A knit cap was placed on her head to cover the deformity and she was carried to her parents. She looked exactly like her dad. Same lips. Same nose. Same eyes. Staff gave her a tiny seashell that was as big as her hand.
"We held her," Golden said. "I didn't want to let her go."
There wasn't even money for a casket. Golden wanted to give her daughter a gift. About all she could offer was the doll's outfit and a poem.
"Your beautiful eyes I'll never see. Your memory means the most to me. The hugs I'll never get. A candle I'll always have lit. Your joyous laughter I'll never hear. Your pictures I hold so dear. Your body and soul I could not save. I know you're in heaven being brave..."
Golden had miscarried twice before.
The first time, she said, after an ex-boyfriend grabbed her hair and dragged her down the stairs on her stomach. A second miscarriage followed soon after, one possible cause being the rapid repeat pregnancies.
None of those losses compared to Brooklyn's death, though. For months, Golden barely left her bed.
"I finally got up and started doing some more stuff with my life. I realized I had to take care of my other child," Golden said. "I don't think I'd even be sane if I had to bury another child."
When Dr. Ramasubbareddy Dhanireddy was in medical school in the 1970s, he returned home to the tiny Indian village where he grew up. While there, he was awakened in the middle of the night to tend to a young woman in labor who had been bleeding for hours.
The only transportation to a hospital was a ride by bull cart and the woman died along the way, leaving behind a 4-year-old daughter.
"That still stays with me," he said.
More than 30 years later, Dhanireddy still finds himself in the position of trying to save babies when it's already too late.
"Try talking to a 13-year-old who has delivered a preterm baby who is on life support. And she has no clue. And the baby's father is nowhere to be found," said Dhanireddy, who is the medical director of Regional Medical Center's newborn center in Memphis.
"There are some states in India that have better infant mortality rates than Memphis."
It's exasperating at times: he often witnesses the revolving door of women who have two, three and four premature births. And the sight of babies trembling from methadone withdrawal is not uncommon.
Even those high-risk infants who do go home need follow-up care. Dhanireddy knows there's a good chance he'll never see them again.
It's not for lack of trying. The Med, as the hospital's called, has a social worker who spends her days trying to set up follow-up appointments with mothers. But it's common for the phone number and addresses on file to be incorrect. And even if the social worker reaches mothers, they often don't show up for their appointments.
"I don't know why. I don't live in the shoes of these women," Dhanireddy said. "She may not have the transportation."
Still, Dhanireddy works on. He said it's the babies who do make it that keep him going.
"I firmly believe that children are 100 percent of our future," he said passionately. "A society that does not invest in its future will not flourish."
One infant born three months early weighed little more than a pound; another preemie's mother is just 13.
The room, that contains nearly 60 incubators, is so packed that staff workers occasionally bump into each other as they make their rounds.
"A 2 pound baby — the likelihood of survival here is just as good as anywhere else," he said, threading his way through the NICU. "But the problem is we have more. I need double the space that I have."
The babies are too sick to cry.
They lie silent in their clear plastic cases, save for the rare faint squeak emanating from the rows of incubators.
The newborns lie on their backs and blood vessels show clearly through thin, translucent skin. When they move, their frail arms and legs jerk, as if they've been startled. White, green and black wires attached to their chests monitor vital signs. Their diapers dwarf miniature bodies. And they already appear weary with the world, though they are only a few days old.
Soon, many of them will die. (source: Tennesseean)


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One of the current Buzz words at the moment in education seems to be the notion of the 'Flipped classroom' – which in simplistic terms is:
Rather than
'Students coming to class to be delivered content, then going away to apply what they have learnt as homework'
Instead we flip this around so that
'Students access the content upfront (usually in the form of video, or other self guided content) and then come to the class where they apply what they have learnt though discussions, seminar activity, questions etc. with the support of the teacher'
What is interesting is that I have been talking about this ideology for about 12 years now, and at neither of the organisations that I worked for (1 college and 1 university) did they give me the time of day (in fact whenever I mentioned it, I was smiled at, and we quickly moved onto another topic as my suggestions were seen as ridiculous and heretical – oh how I wish I had given it a name like the 'flipped classroom').
Steve Wheeler has recently blogged about this (http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-flip.html) concept in less than encouraging terms, some of his points I agree with, others I don't.
Steve correctly identifies that if students are paying up to £9k per year to study at HE (and that's just the tuition fee) and suddenly they find that their learning experience is a set of badly produced videos instead of a high quality lecture or seminar – then they will be dissatisfied and Universities and Colleges could expect legal action taken against them. The key here with the concept – is this is not a cost saving idea but a quality improvement one, and only works if the contact time between student and tutor is the same, not less.
When I was at University, I was on a course with 211 other students, so for core units I sat (usually at the back) in a large lecture theatre with 200ish others. The lecturer would walk in, load their carousel of slides, talk for 50 minutes, whilst we frantically made notes, then they would walk out again, without any interaction between them and us taking place. In this scenario, the lecturer could easily be videod – I could have watched the video beforehand (with the advantage of being able to pause or rewind if necessary) and then attended a discussion based session where we explored the more difficult issues, or applied what is learnt.
This model doesn't reduce the quality of experience, but increases it, however it isn't cheaper for the organisation, as there is the initial production time and cost involved, and there is still a need for the seminars to take place (which if split into smaller groups would actually be more expensive). This to me is the key point – if we look at the flipped classroom as a cost saving exercise it will fail – we have to look at it as a more expensive option, but one that increases the quality of provision. If over time we get good at this, then it may (and I emphasise the word MAY) reduces cost benefits in the future.
Another point made by Steve Wheeler is questioning the accessibility of this model. This is where I strongly disagree with Steve. If a learner has (as per his example) a visual impairment, they probably have difficulty accessing the live lecture anyway. Having a video of similar content is probably more not less accessible to them, as they can play it on a large screen in their own room, they can pause/rewind easily to make it easier for them to take notes, and they can study at a time of day and in a room of their choosing – which is really useful as they can get the surrounding lighting how they want it, and take regular breaks to reduce fatigue. The key for them is then the quality of the contact session with the tutor. For many disabled learners they spend all of their time just trying to keep up with a lecture, they are unable to then think of and ask any questions. With the flipped classroom idea – they can then prepare and come armed with such questions, thus turning the seminar type activity into a very useful experience for them.
My intention is to post a series of blog posts around the notion of the flipped classroom, with my take on how and where it may work or not work, and the relationship between this and e-learning.
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Ark: Survival Evolved Taming Calculator
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The nameless is in the blue zone so yeah it's hard getting there.
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Silly people, you can't tame people!!! Thats right everyone of those things you gunned down were once like you, they had hopes and dreams, but the first time they hit you get a enraged murderous feeling that makes go out of control and crush those dark conquest dreams under you boot. Unless you die before that
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Hello World, I'm back!
After a few years away, I'm finally making paper sculptures again!
A lot of things happened (many beyond my control, but some that were avoidable in retrospect) leading up to my absence that kept me from being able to work on paper sculpting (and a lot happened after) – but I'm back now and sculpting full time again. One factor that I do have control over is that I got overwhelmed with orders. As such, I will not be accepting commissions/custom orders for the time being (and when I do start again, I will be doing it on a much more limited basis than before).
I am very much aware that I left many orders uncompleted and I am truly sorry for not fulfilling my part of these transactions. For those of you who never received your orders, I'll be working to get a refund to you as soon as possible. I've started contacting people and sending the first refunds already – if you haven't heard from me yet, please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com as I may have lost your contact info!
Unfortunately, over the last few years I suffered a series of unrecoverable data losses. The worst of these losses includes a huge number of emails and attachments, and all of my digital photos of previous sculptures that weren't stored online. This includes all the higher resolutions files I printed my prints from – so none of my older work will be available as prints again.
Through all of this, there is a silver lining – it allows for a fresh start!
A part of this new beginning, I'll be live streaming my work on Twitch.tv, so stop by to say hi and see how the rebuilding of my portfolio is coming along!
Here's to New Beginnings!


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At the most practical level, disposal of the deceased's remains – usually by burial or cremation – is a legal requirement following death.
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A couple of weeks ago now I got along to my new regular gaming group 'The old Guard Wargames Club'. We're currently meeting on a regular basis at various venues around Darlington and Catterick, with the last club meet in Scruton (near Darlington).
I had arranged a game of Flames of War with 'Stig' and we both brought along 1500pt forces.
A table was set up, using my current scenery collection (still looking a bit sparse) and we played 'hasty attack' with me as the attacker. Some pics:
|Ruined village - most of these buildings need some work... I've been inspired by Lee's attempts recently.
|Railway Signals box at the level crossing - the railway track had just arrived.
|Full set up with armies deployed.
|British infantry and light tanks over on my left - a pinning force and something to make sure I had units on the other side of the board come turn 4 (if I didn't then I lost).
|Shermans and infantry ready to advance. The 25 Pounders didn't do much all game, and I totally forgot about the various British special artillery rules.
|My right flank advance - soon to be reinforced by tanks from the centre.
|Stigs infantry guns holding the centre. These are a real nuisance for the Shermans - perfectly capable of taking them out from the front.
|My objective, guarded by a Mortar spotter team and some HMG squads...
|Stigs deployment in the town. a Sniper and Mortar OP resided in the large building with no roof. These are cheaper buildings that the others, and have no levels. I'm tempted to make them burnt out/ruined.
|The horde advances!
|Shermans get to the railway line and go hull down while they fail to shoot up the Infantry guns ahead. Infantry on the left gets pinned by sniper fire.
|German Mortars do a number on these infantry, while the Stuarts climb the railway embankment and start shooting up buildings.
|Turn 2 for the allies sees more forward movement. The hedges and railway track on the right forming a real impediment.
|Infantry whittled down by German mortar fire. They would eventually make it into the town and clear out some OP teams at Bayonet and Grenade point.
|British Infantry make it into the town...
|Shermans surge forward - sitting back and shooting was doing nothing!
The mission involves the attacker setting two objectives in the defender (Stigs) half of the table. The defender then deploys, the attacker removes one objective and deploys (roughly - the order of the last bit may be wrong. We followed the book on the night). I deployed strongly in the centre and my left, making it look like I was going to push on the objective in the town. However, I removed that objective and double moved most of my central armour out to the right flank.
Stig decided to keep most of his anti-tank assets (Pak40's, Stugs and Panzer IV's) in reserve, and started the game with only his infantry guns on the table. He then failed reserve rolls for 3 turns, meaning there wasn't a whole lot he could do to my tanks. His mortars and snipers kept my infantry pinned down and inflicted a lot of casualties on me, but I kept pushing up the right flank - struggling to get my tanks through 2 hedges and over the railway line. Eventually I got my tanks over, in order to threaten the objective. Stig eventually managed to get his Panzer IV's on and took out a couple of tanks, while moving his infantry into cover of the woods. Neither of us realised that 'control' of an objective was being within 4" of it - and my Shermans were within 4" while his units were further away. Stig tried to stormtrooper his infantry back, but failed the roll. He then tried to stormtrooper his tanks forward, but failed the roll. At the start of my turn, despite my advance looking very tenuous, I had won.
Great game, we both learnt a lot and will keep reading the rules.... nice to see so much allied armour on the table - we had discussed it before hand so Stig knew what I was bringing.
The other table at the club had a game of (I think) 'Too the Strongest' - which looked like a simple and fun game.
Nice looking 28mm figures - my first thought on seeing them was 'wow, those are big 15's...'
Anyway, another games day down and looking forward to the next one. Plus, next weekend is the Stockton show!


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In Texas, a push to stop scammers targeting immigrants
The logjam in Washington over immigration reform has led to an unintended consequence: Fraud. For years, the federal government in San Antonio has targeted so-called "notarios," or scammers who promise miracles to immigrants who need legal papers. Fronteras correspondent Hernán Rozemberg reports the effort is now gaining national attention.
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: These notarios can charge several thousand dollars for work visas, green cards or citizenship applications. Sometimes it works. Most of the time, it doesn't.
GOVERNMENT PSA: Beware of immigration scams. The wrong help can hurt ...
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: This is a public service ad from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS. The San Antonio regional office has been at the forefront of pursuing immigration scammers. For years, USCIS has teamed up with the Texas Attorney General's Office to identify and prosecute swindlers. Wiley Blakeway is the USCIS Field Office Director here.
WILEY BLAKEWAY: Someone will come to our counter. And they will tell us a horror story of how they had paid thousands of dollars for what they thought was a visa that was being filed for their nephew and of course you can't file a visa for your nephew. And they didn't realize that and then they'd go check on it and they don't get anything. So they would come to us. So this was how these kinds of cases would get started.
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: Blakeway's office refers such victims to Greg Abbott, the Texas Attorney General who has built a reputation as a hardliner against immigration scam artists. His spokeswoman Teresa Farfán says 65 have been shut down in the last 8 years. Many times they're easy to spot in local strip malls. The signs say "notario," or notary. But Farfán says there's a huge difference.
TERESA FARFAN: In the state of Texas when a notary public advertises as a "notario público" in Spanish, they're breaking the law. This is because "notario publico" has a different connotation in Latin America. A "notario publico" is a highly sophisticated attorney. But in Texas a notary public can only witness the signing of legal documents.
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: Catholic Charities in San Antonio has tried to bring attention to this issue. The agency came up with the motto for the federal public awareness campaign. Linda Brandmiller says fraud victims stream into her office nearly every day.
LINDA BRANDMILLER: The first word I think about is victimization. It's a way to prey on the most vulnerable in our communities by enticing them to submit things to the government, often times with dire consequences.
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: While most immigrants don't know they're being scammed, some are actually aware that notarios may be too good to be true. They may have been told by a lawyer that they can't get legal status. But right around the corner there's a notario whose promises seem heavenly. Paul Parsons is an immigration lawyer in Austin who has been sounding the alarm for 30 years. He says backlog in Washington is making the problem worse than ever.
PAUL PARSONS: People are so desperate for hope that the first person that tells them good news, they are willing to pay happily.
LUIS ROJAS: Bueno, yo me llamo Luis Manuel Rojas ...
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: Luis Rojas says he didn't know any better. He swam across the Rio Grande and moved to San Antonio in 1979. He gained legal residency through an amnesty years later. But it was a popular notaria who helped him successfully apply for citizenship. He went back to her to get a green card for his wife. This time it didn't go so well.
LUIS ROJAS: Ella dijo que tenía una cuenta con inmigración, que estaba metiendo el dinero ahí pero era pura mentira …
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: Rojas says the notaria told him she had submitted the application. But it turned out to be a lie. No forms were sent and to this day Rojas says the notaria promises to give back more than $3,000 she owes him.
LUIS ROJAS: Me siento más seguro con un abogado …
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: Rojas eventually gave up trying to get his money back. He's now working through a licensed immigration lawyer. And that, he says, makes him feel more at ease. For their part, many notarios feel wrongly targeted. Yet several contacted for this story refused to go on tape. Clara Hernández was the exception.
CLARA HERNANDEZ: I was helping people, I was not hurting people.
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: Hernández is the owner of Clara's Multiservicios in Amarillo, in the Texas Panhandle. She was sued by the state Attorney General for posing as immigration lawyer. She says she didn't know she was breaking the law. She settled with a $5,000 fine and agreed to quit providing immigration advice. But she remains defiant, insisting immigrants can apply on their own.
CLARA HERNANDEZ: I tell them, look, there's the number. Do you know how to type? Do you know how to get into the Internet? Do you know how to read? If you do it wrong, don't worry, they send it back and you do whatever needs to be done. They don't really need to go to a lawyer to do their own paperwork.
HERNÁN ROZEMBERG: She's technically right. The government offers most immigration forms for free online. But scammers are now also stepping into the 21st century. They're setting up Web sites that look government sponsored. They fool immigrants into submitting application fees. It's a fresh reminder for anti-notario forces. There are now 27 cities that model San Antonio's effort, and more will be added next year. A special agency site on notario scammers has received more than 75,000 hits since the campaign was launched in June.


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The loss of two centers and the closing of a third shows the decline of bowling in the area. But proprietors still see a future for the sport, albeit with changes.
Blame it on economics, the financial crunch of 2008 or even TV.
One thing is for sure: bowling in Stark County is not what it used to be.
"I have never seen a decline like this," said Park Centre Lanes general manager Annie Case, who has been involved in area bowling as a coach and manager for 56 years.
"When we first opened here, you had daytime, nighttime and midnight leagues and three shifts on Sundays. We had double shifts for juniors on Saturdays. Kids would bowl here and then go down the street to 77 Colonial, and their kids would come up here."
77 Colonial owner Doug Michael announced in early January that he had sold the property and the center would be closing following the 2016-17 league season.
That was preceded by the closing of Super Bowl of Alliance prior to the start of the season and the sudden closing of College Bowl, also in January. That's the loss of 80 lanes in less than six months.
"If you think about it, this building in Belden Village really doesn't work as a bowling center," Michael said. "I had taken the building off the market a year-and-a-half ago, but a developer contacted me personally to see if I was interested in selling. We reached an agreement with no broker involved."
The number of United States Bowling Association members in greater Canton has dropped from 5,466 men during the 2000-01 season to 2,166 during the current winter season. Women's membership is around 800.
The downturn hasn't stopped Eastbury Bowling Center and Strike Zone (formerly Embassy Lanes) from making substantial investments in their centers. Eastbury added automatic scoring and synthetic lanes four seasons ago; Strike Zone added the same, plus many other improvements beginning in spring 2016.
Hard times
Lou Schwab, Greater Canton Bowling Association executive director, estimates the association has dropped from around 100 certified leagues 10 years ago to about 35. Those figures don't include uncertified leagues.
"We just don't have the young bowlers coming out like we used to because they have to raise families, they are starting families or need two incomes and they just can't afford it," Schwab said. "We had steel mills close and other businesses."
"When the financial crunch hit in 2008, we started losing bowlers really from that year on," said Jose Rante, GCBA president. "Almost all our leagues were losing one or two teams each year."
Sue Vukmanovich, Canton Women's Bowling Association president, has seen membership drop nearly 25 percent from five years ago. Daytime leagues were once dominated by women.
"There are still some, but a lot of them are senior leagues," Vukmanovich said. "Absolutely, a lot of it is economics. But a lot of our dedicated corps of bowlers also are getting older, even though they are still bowling. They don't like to drive at night. I hear that a lot."
Case said more activities, particularly for youth, also have hurt any potential growth.
"There are just more things for people to do, They have their laptops, video games. People just don't make what they did in the past, and the first thing to go is recreation," Case said. "Everything costs somebody something."
Rante estimates an average league night costs a male bowler around $25.
"You have bowling fees, maybe something to eat and drink, and in many leagues, side pots," Rante said. "Kids go to college, and can't afford either the cost or the time."
"Companies also don't have the schedules they used to," Schwab added. "Jobs are not 8-to-5 anymore, so the leagues suffer because of timing."
Open play, etc.
Open play, as opposed to league play, remains consistent.
According to a national report, "bowling is repositioning and rebranding itself to appeal to a more diversified, younger and upscale clientele which seeks an enjoyable entertainment experience in a well-appointed facility, a broader array of product offerings and a high-quality food and beverage operation. These changes are enabling most centers to broaden their customer base."
Open play is especially strong in the winter months. But, as Case said, fundraisers, birthday parties and special events also help the bottom line.
"A lot of groups, especially those trying to fund other sports, hold fundraisers here to raise money. And they can make a lot of doing it," Case said. "We have parents come in who are not league bowlers and say they haven't bowled in about 10 or 12 years. They start talking about joining a mixed league because it was cheap and they had fun. It's a means to get them in the door."
Kevin Johnson, 77 Colonial's manager, said the center is booked with activity until its closing.
"We have fund-raisers, the women's city tournament ... we have a full slate," Johnson said. "It's business as usual for myself and the staff. The closing really has nothing to do with the state of the business."
Improvements and what they mean
While the number of bowlers has declined overall, Eastbury and Strike Zone made significant investments.
"We've been fortunate. We haven't seen the declines others have. We've actually seen numbers increase," Eastbury pro Gary Rebillot said. "The renovations definitely helped."
Paul Kasapis, who owned and operated the former El Dorado Lanes, has put $750,000 into Strike Zone.
"I love bowling for one," Kasapis said. "I bought the building and wanted to put some money into it. Once I went out to one of my competitors and saw what the prices were and they were packed, I thought I could charge half the price and still make money.
"Putting in automatic scoring and cleaning up the building were the big things. I just felt the timing was right to make an investment. We showed a little love to the building and people started coming."
Park Centre did a complete renovation in the late 1990s, and AMF Hall of Fame made improvements during that same period.
"You have to spend money to make money," Case said. "People come in and see how busy we are and think they must be making money. They should see our overhead.
"It's not like you can open up the cash drawer or checkbook and write a big check anymore."
Getting them out
What's the key to rebuilding league play? Personal contact, according to both Case and Rebillot.
"You have to keep your center up with the times, you have to make sure it looks good and you have to go out and recruit bowlers," said Rebillot, who has been involved in bowling centers for 54 years. "People just don't walk in like they did in the '60s and '70s. But that's with every business anymore. We're not exclusive to that.
"You have to show people who you are and what you offer them."
Staffing also is key.
"We have a great lane man (who) gives bowlers a consistent shot. We have a good staff that works hard. And we have a good group of league secretaries and officers. They do a lot to get their own bowlers and we help them out when we can," Case said.
The future
The future of bowling will result in change, even on the certification level, with local men's and women's associations being forced to merge under United States Bowling Congress rules by August 2018.
But the days of 33-week league seasons are disappearing with added distractions and economic times.
"Bowling will still be here in five years if we can get the men, women and proprietors to work together," Case said. "There are enough people out there that want to bowl and kids and adults in their 20s who want something to do. But I do see shorter league seasons coming. It's just a reality."
Michael simply said there was the way it was and the way it is.
"There wasn't a day that went by since 1963 that I wasn't in the center. It's bittersweet. We have a lot of loyal bowlers and a lot of good friends," Michael said. "But you have to put emotions aside.
"I want to see the sport succeed, but I'm not getting any younger. It was just time."
Reach Bill Snier at 330-580-8342 or email@example.com.


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welcome to sono.tino
sono: I am (italian)
Tino: My name
From the outskirts of Philadelphia. Now living on a little island off the coast of central Maine (no ferries, just bridges). Could swim before I could walk. Would rather be on a rock than anywhere else in the entire world. Thirty is the new twenty. Riding the fence whether words trump pictures; somehow I believe they are inextricably linked and the best, ultimately, combines both. Would love to have a dog, though it would make the rest of my other canine loves put paws over their eyes. I am just not ready for that type of settling down. To take off at a moment's notice for something big is my idea of good time. Still looking for many important things in life. The last thing that my momma taught me was think big.
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Mar 27, 2014
AGM Reminder
Hello Everyone,
Quick reminder that the AGM is TODAY, in LT5 of the Arts Tower at 5:15. We will then go tot he Dam House for dinner afterwards.
Sending this out because the time is different , and democracy is important! Everyone should come along, even if you don't want to run for anything – your votes will still decide how the committee is run next year and how good photosoc is! It'll also be my last photosoc meeting that I can come to for a while which makes me unhappy.


text: Are you worried about your children's teeth? The amount of dental decay in children in this part of the world is increasing instead of decreasing. The best thing you can do to help your children and avoid problems is bring them for a dental check up every 6 months and get advise about how to look after your teeth. It is vital that children's teeth are brushed twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. This strengthens the enamel and dont worry too much about brushing technique in very young children. It would be unrealistic to ban sugary snacks and sweets altogether so instead make it a treat after a meal. It is the frequency of the sugar intake rather than the amount of sugar taken that causes damage to the enamel. Don't transfer your own fear or anxiety about the dentist onto your children. Believe it or not most children seem to quite enjoy their check up appointments especially if they see big brothers and sisters going first and getting a reward sticker. Good habits start early, if you keep encouraging and reminding your children to brush night and day it will become an ingrained habit and eventually they will be reminding you!


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Yes, you read that right, Free Beer.
The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club is running a contest right now and the prize for winning is a free six month subscription to one of their beer of the month clubs. To celebrate their 20th anniversary they worked in collaboration with three different breweries: Cigar City, The Bruery and Shmaltz Brewing to create three beers that will only be available for beer of the month club members. The contest is a naming contest, simply go to their contest page, put in some basic info about you, read the descriptions of the beers, think up a creative name for each beer and send them along.
Simple right? I've already gone and placed my entries. I reviewed the club last summer and liked what they had to offer but wasn't prepared to spend the money to subscribe, but I wouldn't turn down a free six months, or more, did I mention that if you are extra creative and come up with more than one name that gets chosen you could win an additional six months?
The contest ends on April 7th so dont wait too long or you might miss out on six months worth of free beer clubs on your doorstep.
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New Era is paying homage to an iconic Japanese cartoon character by releasing the Doraemon x New Era Capsule Collection in his honor.
For those who aren't familiar with Doraemon, he's a futuristic, earless robotic cat with a pocket filled with gadgets and tools from the future. Now, the character is getting his own line of 59Fifty fitted caps, which should do well with kids. There will be two main designs for the Doraemon x New Era Capsule Collection. The first is a wildly colorful collage that features a variety of gadgets and tools that the character has pulled out over the years. The second has an embroidered image of Doraemon sporting a New Era cap on his head, which will be available in a variety of colors.
Doraemon x New Era Capsule Collection Pays Homage to an Iconic Cartoon Character
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Children from the poorest communities are three times more likely to die before they reach the age of 5 than those from high income groups, Save the Children, a non-governmental organisation has said.
In a global report titled A Fair Chance at Life, the organisation said the policy to lower child mortality in India and elsewhere appeared to focus on children from better-off communities, leaving out those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
"The 41 percentage decline in child mortality over the last two decades masks a dangerous expansion of the child mortality gap between the richest and poorest families in India," Save the Children CEO Thomas Chandy said.
Child mortality is often described as the best barometer of social and economic progress. Despite being one of the fastest growing economies, there has been no visible pattern between per capita income growth and the rate of reduction of child mortality rates. In 2008, 5.3 lakh children under 5 died in the lowest income quintile in comparison to 1.78 lakh among the wealthy quintile. The rate of decline between 2005-06 and 1997-98 among the lowest income quintile is 22.69 per cent, compared to 34.37 per cent among the high income quintile for the same period.
Of the 26 million children born in India every year, approximately 1.83 million died before their fifth birthday. "What these aggregate figures do not reveal are the huge inequities in mortality rates across the country, within States and between them, as well as between children in urban and rural areas," Mr. Chandy said.
The under-5 mortality rate in Kerala was 14 deaths per 1000 live births. This stood at a sharp contrast to Madhya Pradesh at 92 per 1000 and 91 per 1000 for Uttar Pradesh.
"Every child has the right to survive and the Indian government has an obligation to protect them. Save the Children's research shows that prioritising marginalised and excluded communities, especially in the States lagging behind, is one of the surest ways that India can reduce the number of children dying from easily preventable causes. The National Rural Health Mission, for example, should have a clear focus on social inclusion of Dalits and adivasis in terms of access to healthcare," he said.
Save the Children's report comes two weeks before a high-level U.N. summit in New York from September 20-22 to assess progress against the Millennium Development Goals.
By demonstrating a political will and the right policies, MDG4 could be achieved in India. The good schemes in place needed to be matched by effective implementation. And there was enough experience in India proving that low-cost interventions can make the difference between life and death for a child, the report said.


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