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Category: Friendship
The Last Bear by Hannah Gold, reviewed by Aysha
Hello my name is Aysha and I'm 10 years old. I love reading, sports and baking. The book I'm reading is Nevermoor The Trials of Morrigan Crow. I like to read mystery and adventure books. I play two instruments the piano and the tenor horn which I enjoy. In my spare time I like to draw.
The Last Bear by Hannah Gold PB
Imagine making friends with a polar bear…
The Last Bear is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold – winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers.
"This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable." Michael Morpurgo.
There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life…
This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear's.
Author BookNookPosted on May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021 Categories Age 9+, Animals, Climate Change, Environment, Family, Friendship, Nature, Science, The Review Crew Middle GradeTags Hannah Gold, The Last Bear1 Comment on The Last Bear by Hannah Gold, reviewed by Aysha
A Girl Called Joy by Jenny Valentine
This very much feels like a book of the moment. At a time when our children are facing a new way of life and an uncertain future, this might be just the book they need to help them find their own silver lining.
Jenny Valentine brilliantly describes Joy's feelings of being adrift and overwhelmed by the experience of starting school and facing a world so far away from everything she's ever known. Her resilience and determination to look on the bright side is like a warm hug in book form.
I didn't want it to end and can't wait to follow Joy's journey further. A reassuring read to inject some much-needed joy into your day and leave you feeling positive and inspired.
Brilliant for fans of the Hope Jones books and those who need a little lift. Best for age 7+
You can order your copy here.
For readers aged 9+ comes a sparkling new series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From the mind of award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is the perfect series for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cath Howe and Lara Williamson!
Meet ten-year-old Joy Applebloom, a girl with a knack for finding the silver lining in even the darkest of rainclouds. After years of travelling the world with her parents and older sister, Claude (Claude rhymes with bored, which is just about right), Joy and her family move to suburbia – back to school, back to her grumpy, rule-obsessed grandad and back to normality. Joy soon finds her usual irrepressible positivity and zest for life waning, but when the powers that be threaten to pull down a mighty oak tree, Joy decides to fight back, and realizes that not all magic requires wands and spells, and perhaps the most important sort of magic is the power, resilience and courage that was there all along .
Author BookNookPosted on April 6, 2021 April 6, 2021 Categories Age 8+, Age 9+, Climate Change, Environment, Family, Friendship, Nature, Reading for Pleasure LKS2, Reading for Pleasure UKS2
The Last Bear by Hannah Gold – review
We fell in love with this book and can't wait to share it with you all.
Full of adventure and heart this is a fun and fierce eco-warrior story, with fresh writing and a unique plot. April is an absolute wonder of a character, with the inner strength to do whatever it takes to save her polar bear.
Beautifully powerful and empowering, it perfectly captures a child's innate sense of justice and determination to make a difference. It belongs in every school and library where it can further inspire the generation that are already saving the world. One not to be missed.
There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months.
But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life…
Author BookNookPosted on January 26, 2021 January 26, 2021 Categories Age 9+, Animals, Climate Change, Environment, Friendship, Nature, Reading for Pleasure UKS2Tags Book review, Climate Change, Eco-warrior, Environment, Hannah Gold, Middle Grade, Polar Bears, The Last Bear, The Last Bear Review
The Dragon and her Boy by Penny Chrimes – review
It was an absolute joy to be back in the historical world of Stick, Spud, Sparrow and the gutterlings. We adored Tiger Heart, and The Dragon and her Boy has just as much heart and heart-of-London adventure.
This book sees a return to the world of Tiger Heart where Stick and his friends investigate the underground rumblings and street-shifts of a scorching summer, the rumours of disappearing children, and the unwanted return of a familiar face. Penny Chrimes uses a wonderful mix of dialect, slang and old English, creating a language that's immersive, exciting and atmospheric. This series is calling out to teachers and their lessons on language uses.
Filled to bursting with bravery, peril, heart and loyalty, this is a joy to read… but not for the faint-hearted. The perfect book for those who relish adventure mixed in with a bit of Dickensian darkness and Victorian grit.
A story of a the very last living dragon, stuck living in a tunnel under London, and the boy who unintentionally finds himself as her protector, perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink & Stars. When Stick discovers there is a dragon living underneath the streets of London, he finds himself unintentionally drawn into an epic adventure and a quest — but how can he find a place for a dragon to live in London when dragons aren't supposed to exist? And with foes at every corner who want to exploit the dragon for themselves, it's going to take a daring plan for Stick to find a safe place for his dragon — and for himself. Best for 8+
Author BookNookPosted on January 26, 2021 January 26, 2021 Categories Age 9+, Animals, Friendship, Reading for Pleasure UKS2Tags Adventure, Book review, Dragons, Knights, Middle Grade Book Review, Penny Chrimes, The Dragon and Her Boy, The Dragon and Her Boy Review
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow by Benjamin Dean
Fun, rainbow-filled, bursting with heart and creating a lot of buzz, this is one not to be missed. The book I wish had been around when I was a kid, it deserves a place front and centre in every school library.
We adore this book and can't wait to share it with all our lovely customers. A heartwarming celebration of friendship, family, and finding the strength to be yourself. Follow Archie and his two best friends on a colourful, breaking-all-the-rules adventure as he tries to understand his dad's new world and reunite his family. Perfect for fans of Onjali Rauf and Lisa Thompson.
*Join debut author Benjamin Dean LIVE on our Facebook page Thursday 4th Feb at 2pm as he celebrates his shiny new middle grade adventure. Learn about the book and ask Benjamin all your questions.*
You can pre-order a signed and personalised copy here:
https://booknookuk.com/product/pre-order-me-my-dad-and-the-end-of-the-rainbow-by-benjamin-dean-ill-by-sandhya-prabhat/
Perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Lisa Thompson, Stewart Foster and Onjali Rauf's bestselling THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS.
My name's Archie Albright, and I know two things for certain:
My mum and dad kind of hate each other, and they're not doing a great job of pretending that they don't anymore. 2. They're both keeping a secret from me, but I can't figure out what.
Things aren't going great for Archie Albright. His dad's acting weird, his mum too, and all he wants is for everything to go back to normal, to three months before when his parents were happy and still lived together. When Archie sees a colourful, crumpled flyer fall out of Dad's pocket, he thinks he may have found the answer.
Only problem? The answer might just lie at the end of the rainbow, an adventure away. Together with his best friends, Bell and Seb, Archie sets off on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey to try and fix his family, even if he has to break a few rules to do it…
Praise for ME, MY DAD AND THE END OF THE RAINBOW: 'One of the most joyful books you'll read this year' – The Bookseller
'Joyful, funny and heartfelt' – Katie Tsang, co-author of SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID and DRAGON MOUNTAIN
'This joyful book has such heart, expertly navigating serious subjects around family, gender, and sexuality. Celebratory and advocating kindness, I'd recommend this book to all middle-grade readers. A real tear-jerker!' – Steven Butler, author of THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL
Author BookNookPosted on January 21, 2021 January 26, 2021 Categories Age 9+, Diversity, Equality, Family, Friendship, LGBTQ+, Reading for Pleasure UKS2Tags Benjamin Dean, Book review, LGBTQ Children's Book Review, LGBTQ+, Me My Dad and the End of the Rainbow Review, Middle Grade Book Review, Pride
The House At the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes – review
"Sometimes you are a whisper away from magic without even realizing it."
This is a stunner of a read and perfect for those newly confident readers who are stepping into longer chapter books and looking for an adventure.
Absolutely stuffed to the brim with fantastic characters, this is a gripping adventure with miraculous magic and lots of laugh out loud moments. Who wouldn't want a troll housekeeper?
We love that Nine is angry and hurt and doesn't always manage to make the right decisions. She is a joy to follow as she butts against the wondrous worlds inside the house and the dark streets she lives in.
Perfect for reading aloud to a class and for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and The Strangeworlds Travel Agency.
Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures. When she steals a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman's purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggeldy house. Inside she finds a host of magical and brilliantly funny characters, including Flabberghast – a young wizard who's particularly competitive at hopscotch – and a hideous troll housekeeper who's emotionally attached to his feather duster. They have been placed under an extraordinary spell, which they are desperate for Nine to break – and if she can, maybe they can offer her a new life in return…
You can get your copy here, and while stock lasts, a signed copy here
Author BookNookPosted on January 14, 2021 January 26, 2021 Categories Age 6+, Friendship, Funny, Magic, Monsters, Reading for Pleasure LKS2
Tinsel by Sibeal Pounder – review
This book feels like Christmas. It has all the warmth, excitement and hope of Christmas, tied with a witty bow and the promise of magic. It has everything you could ask for from a Christmas book; magical characters, a rags to riches story, a disgruntled baddie, a fierce friendship and more than a sprinkling of hope.
Laugh out loud funny and so brilliantly visual; Tinsel is crying out to be made into a Christmas film. Fiercely feminist and written with warmth and wisdom, this book gives you all the feels.
As with all her books, Sibeal gives a nod to social politics; stamping on gender stereotypes, highlighting inequality and the misuse of power and celebrating the individual who stands up for what they believe.
My new Christmas favourite and a Christmas classic in the making.
What if somewhere along the way we've all got the Santa story a bit wrong…? Join Blanche Claus and her best friend Rinki for a funny festive sleigh ride you'll never forget! From Sibeal Pounder, bestselling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series, this tale of friendship and mince-pie feasts is the perfect book to curl up with this winter.
Funny, feminist and with a huge heart, it's a gloriously Christmassy adventure that will delight even the biggest Grinch.
Due to be published 29th October, you can order a SIGNED and PERSONALISED copy here.
Author BookNookPosted on October 5, 2020 October 8, 2020 Categories Age 8+, Age 9+, Feminism, Friendship, Funny, Reading for Pleasure LKS2, Reading for Pleasure UKS2, UncategorizedTags Book review, Christmas, Christmas books, Feminist, Funny books, Review, Sibeal Pounder, Tinsel
The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Rauf – review
With her perfectly pitched voice and solid understanding of children's minds and hearts, Onjali Q Rauf has written another classroom must-have. One of our favourite reads this year, we can't celebrate this book enough.
The Night Bus Hero explores the importance of friendship and the perils of power and pretending to be someone you are not. It shows us that everyone has their own story and that friendship comes from listening, understanding and finding the common ground we all share. Fast-paced and full of adventure, with clues to solve and a mystery to unravel, this is sure to be a firm favourite for 8+.
From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart.
'The boy's an absolute menace."He's a bully. A lost cause!"Why can't he be more like his sister?' I've been getting into trouble for as long I can remember. Usually I don't mind 'cos some of my best, most brilliant ideas have come from sitting in detention. But recently it feels like no one believes me about anything – even when I'm telling the truth! And it's only gotten worse since I played a prank on the old man who lives in the park. Everyone thinks I'm just a bully. They don't believe I could be a hero. But I'm going to prove them all wrong…
Told from the perspective of a bully, this book explores themes of bullying and homelessness, while celebrating kindness, friendship and the potential everyone has to change for the good.
Due to be published 15th October. You can get your copy here. And while stock lasts, a copy with a signed bookplate here.
Author BookNookPosted on October 5, 2020 October 4, 2020 Categories Age 8+, Age 9+, BAME, Bullying, Friendship, Reading for Pleasure LKS2, Reading for Pleasure UKS2Tags Book review, Books for LKS2, Books for UKS2, Bullying, Friendship, Homelessness, Onjali Raul, Review, The Night Bus Hero
When Life Gives You Mangoes by Kereen Getten – review
A beautifully evocative story about the power of friendship and community, with a mystery that keeps you guessing and an unexpected twist.
With a beautiful setting and a community of characters who will touch your heart, Kereen Getten deals with friendship, families and shifting relationships with compassion and skill. At the heart of this story is a message of acceptance and compassion with more than a nod to the power of imagination and friendship. We loved it. Perfect for 10+
Nothing much happens in Sycamore, the small village where Clara lives – at least, that's how it looks. She loves eating ripe mangoes fallen from trees, running outside in the rainy season and escaping to her secret hideout with her best friend Gaynah. There's only one problem – she can't remember anything that happened last summer.
When a quirky girl called Rudy arrives from England, everything starts to change. Gaynah stops acting like a best friend, while Rudy and Clara roam across the island and uncover an old family secret. As the summer reaches its peak and the island storms begin, Clara's memory starts to return and she must finally face the truth of what happened last year.
You can get your copy here.
Author BookNookPosted on September 20, 2020 October 4, 2020 Categories Age 9+, BAME, Bullying, Friendship, Reading for Pleasure UKS2Tags BIPOC, Book review, Bullying, Friendship, Kereen Getten, Mystery, Pushkin Press, Review, Supernatural, When Life Gives You Mangoes
The Wild Way Home by Sophie Kirtley – review
Stig of the Dump meets Skellig in this heartwarming time-slip debut about friendship and courage.
Brilliant for Stone Age and Environment topics, The Wild Way Home celebrates nature as Charlie finds a deeper respect for the wildlife and wildness of the forest and a new bravery and understanding of self.
Written with warmth and humour, Kirtley uses gentle details of every day home life that ground the story in reality and give the characters substance. Balanced with the peril and fierce wildness of a Stone Age forest, this is a gripping adventure, perfect for fans of Hilary McKay and Geraldine McCaughrean. We loved it!
When Charlie's longed-for brother is born with a serious heart condition, Charlie's world is turned upside down. Upset and afraid, Charlie flees the hospital and makes for the ancient forest on the edge of town. There Charlie finds a boy floating face-down in the stream, injured, but alive.
But when Charlie sets off back to the hospital to fetch help, it seems the forest has changed. It's become a place as strange and wild as the boy dressed in deerskins. For Charlie has unwittingly fled into the Stone Age, with no way to help the boy or return to the present day.
Or is there … ?
What follows is a wild, big-hearted adventure as Charlie and the Stone Age boy set out together to find what they have lost – their courage, their hope, their family and their way home. Fans of Piers Torday, Geraldine McCaughrean and Stig of the Dump will love this wild, wise and heartfelt debut adventure.
You can get your copy here and signed copies while stock lasts, here.
Author BookNookPosted on August 22, 2020 October 4, 2020 Categories Age 9+, Animals, Climate Change, Environment, Friendship, Nature, Reading for Pleasure UKS2Tags Book review, Environment, Nature Books, Review, Sophie Kirtley, Stone Age, Stone Age Books, Stone Age Topic Books, The Wild Way Home


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class Course(db.Model):
    __tablename__ = 'courses'
    id = db.Column(db.Integer(), primary_key = True)
    subject = db.Column(db.String(5), nullable = False)
    number = db.Column(db.Integer(3), nullable = False)
    description = db.Column(db.Text(), nullable = False)
    fullname = db.Column(db.String(), nullable = False, unique = True)
    shortname = db.Column(db.String(8), nullable = False, unique = True)
    credits = db.Column(db.Integer(1), nullable = False)

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        self.fullname = kwargs['fullname']
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    def __repr__(self):
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class CourseInstance(db.Model):
    __tablename__ = 'course_instances'
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    cid = db.Column(db.Integer(), db.ForeignKey('courses.id'))
    crn = db.Column(db.Integer(), unique = True, nullable = False)
    term = db.Column(db.String, nullable = False)
    section = db.Column(db.Integer(3), nullable = False)

    #used if this is a lab/recitation
    parent_crn = db.Column(db.Integer(), db.ForeignKey('course_instances.crn'))

    location = db.Column(db.Integer(), nullable = False)
    instructor = db.Column(db.String(), nullable = False)
    campus = db.Column(db.String(), nullable = False)
    pass_nopass = db.Column(db.Boolean)
    type = db.Column(db.String())
    cap = db.Column(db.Integer(3), nullable = False)
    current = db.Column(db.Integer(3), nullable = False)
    #available is calculatable metadata
    wl_cap = db.Column(db.Integer(3), nullable = False)
    wl_current = db.Column(db.Integer(3), nullable = False)
    #wl_available is calculatable metadata
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    restrictions = db.Column(db.String())
    comments = db.Column(db.String())

    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
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        self.crn = kwargs['crn']
        self.term = kwargs['term']
        self.section = kwargs['section']
        self.parent_crn = kwargs['parent_crn']
        self.instructor = kwargs['instructor']
        self.campus = kwargs['campus']
        self.pass_nopass = kwargs['pass_nopass']
        self.type = kwargs['type']
        self.cap = kwargs['cap']
        self.current = kwargs['current']
        self.wl_cap = kwargs['wl_cap']
        self.wl_current = kwargs['wl_current']
        self.fees = kwargs['fees']
        self.restrictions = kwargs['restrictions']
        self.comments = kwargs['comments']

class Meeting(db.Model):
    __tablename__ = 'meetings'
    id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary=True)
    crn = db.Column(db.Integer(), db.ForeignKey('course_instances.crn'))
    start_time = db.Column(db.String(4), nullable = False)
    end_time = db.Column(db.String(4), nullable = False)
    start_date = db.Column(db.Datetime(), nullable = False)
    end_date = db.Column(db.Datetime())
    location = db.Column(db.String(), nullable = False)
    days = db.Column(db.String(), nullable = False)

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Accueil » Opportunités » Amérique » États-Unis (USA) » Recruitment of a Human Resources Officer, P3 (Temporary Job Opening) at the United Nations
Recruitment of a Human Resources Officer, P3 (Temporary Job Opening) at the United Nations
Intitulé publication: Human Resources Officer, P3 (Temporary Job Opening)
Intitulé code d'emploi: Spécialiste des ressources humaines
Département / Bureau: Caisse commune du personnel des Nations Unies-Administration des pensions
Lieu d'affectation: NEW YORK
Période de candidature: 21 mai 2020 – 03 juin 2020
No de l'appel á candidature: 20-Human Resources-UNJSPF PA-136202-J-New York (X)
Staffing Exercise N/A
Valeurs fondamentales de l'ONU: intégrité, professionnalisme, respect de la diversité
Cadre organisationnel
These positions are located throughout the Secretariat including the field missions. They encompass sub-functional specialties such as recruitment and placement, administration of entitlements, human resources planning, and staff development and career support. The Human Resources Officer usually reports to the Head of the Unit, a Human Resources Officer at a higher level, a Senior Human Resources Officer or Chief of Administration. There is a functional reporting relationship to the Assistant Secretary-General, OHRM.
Within delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic, and may not be performed by all Human Resources Officers.)
Provides advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters.
Prepares special reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project.
Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources.
RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT:
Identifies upcoming vacancies in coordination with client offices.
Prepares vacancy announcements, reviews applications, and provides a short-list to those offices.
Arranges and conducts interviews to select candidates.
Reviews recommendation on the selection of candidate by client offices.
Serves as ex-officio in appointment and promotion bodies, examinations boards, and prepares and presents cases to these bodies.
Prepares job offers for successful candidates.
Monitors and evaluates recruitment and placement related activities of client offices, and recommends changes or corrections related to procedures to these offices.
Supervises and monitors the work of the Human Resources Assistants in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts.
Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates and administers the National Competitive Examinations, G to P
Examinations, Language professionals' examinations and other programmes and tests related to recruitment of professional, general service and other categories of staff.
ADMINISTRATION OF ENTITLEMENTS:
Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulation and rules.
Administers and provides advice on salary and related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements.
Determines and recommends benefits and entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status.
Reviews policies and procedures and recommends changes as required.
Reviews and recommends level of remuneration for consultants.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER SUPPORT:
Identifies and analyzes staff development and career support needs and designs programmes to meet identified needs. Prepares monitoring reports on staff development and career support programmes.
Designs and manages sabbatical/external assistance schemes.
Provides advice on mobility and career development to staff, particularly young professionals and staff in the General Service and related categories.
Designs, plans, monitors and provides induction orientation programme and briefing to new staff members.
Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Assists supervisors and staff with understanding and using the performance appraisal system (PAS).
Assesses training needs, identifies, designs and delivers training programmes to staff at all levels throughout the Organization.
• Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements.
• Conducts and coordinates salary surveys assessing the labor market at Headquarters and in the field and establishes salaries and related allowances of locally-recruited staff.
• Prepares classification analysis of jobs in Professional and General Service and related categories.
• Provides guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures and by undertaking whole office review.
• Assists in preparing policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on issues related to examinations and tests.
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
CREATIVITY: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
COMMITTMENT TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Expérience professionnelle
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations is required
Expert knowledge of Organizational ERP tool (Umoja) or equivalent and ability to conduct required transactions in a business environment desirable.
Expert knowledge of Organizational recruitment tool (INSPIRA) or equivalent to conduct required transactions in a business environment desirable.
Connaissances linguistiques
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Méthode d'évaluation
L'évaluation des candidats qualifiés pourrait inclure un exercice d'évaluation, pouvant être suivi d'un entretien d'appréciation des compétences.
Notice spéciale
Please note that this is a temporary job opening, open to internal as well as external candidates.
This position is available through 31 December 2016, with the possibility of extension, and the selected candidate is expected to start as soon as possible. All posts are subject to availability of funds.
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) is an independent inter-agency body established by the United Nations General Assembly. The applicable human resources procedures are governed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Fund and the UN Secretariat. Any candidate from a member organization of the UNJSPF applying for this post is considered as an internal candidate provided he/she has been appointed through the appointment and promotion procedures applicable in his/her respective organization.
A current staff member who holds a fixed-term, permanent or continuing appointment may apply for temporary positions no more than one level above his or her current grade. However, a current staff member who holds an appointment at the G-6 or G-7 level may also apply to temporary positions in the Professional category up to and including the P-3 level, subject to meeting all eligibility and other requirements for the position. A staff member holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as an external candidate when applying for other positions, and may apply for other temporary positions at any level, subject to section 5.7 below and staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff member holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to positions within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments. In its resolution 66/234, the General Assembly further "stressed that the Secretary-General should not recur to the practice of temporarily filling posts in the Professional and higher categories with General Service staff members who have not passed the General Service to Professional category examination other than on an exceptional basis, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that temporary occupation of such posts by the General Service staff shall not exceed a period of one year, effective 1 January 2013…" Consequently, eligible candidates in the General Service or related categories for temporary job openings in the Professional category that have not passed the competitive examination may be selected only on an exceptional basis endorsed by the Office of Human Resources Management where no other suitable candidate could be identified.
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Q: Declaring a global variable without a value in go I have a program that requires either 1 or 2 arguments depending on what the users wants to run
var (
   clientSet = tools.NewClientSet(os.Args[2])
)
func main {
    if os.Args[1] == "validate" {
       // run validate function, no need for user to have os.Args[2]
    }else if os.Args[1] == "sync" {
      // run sync function that requires os.Args[2]
    }
}
func foo{
   tools.Manage(clientSet)
}

I need the clientSet variable to be global, but I dont need the users to have os.Args[2] if the users only wants to use the validate function. Putting the clientSet function inside main() will make my foo() function broken and I can't declare a variable with an empty value.
So I want my users to be able to run go run main.go validate and go run main.go sync production smoothly.
*production is an arbitrary value
I could have my users to run go run main.go validate _ to plug this problem, but that would be inelegant.What's the best way to tackle this problem?

A: I don't even see the need for a global variable in this case. You can just make the sync function accept a ClientSet e.g. func sync(c ClientSet). But if you really need the global variable then you should not do this unless you want your program to panic when there are no arguments present.
var (
   clientSet = tools.NewClientSet(os.Args[2])
)

What you should do is to assign it a default value or the zero value of your type.
var (
   clientSet tools.ClientSet
)

Your main function would look somewhat like this:
var (
    clientSet tools.ClientSet
)

func main() {

    if len(os.Args) < 2 {
        os.Exit(1)
    }

    switch os.Args[1] {
    case "validate":
        validate()

    case "sync":

        if len(os.Args) < 3 {
            os.Exit(1)
        }

        clientSet = tools.NewClientSet(os.Args[2])
        sync()
    default:
        // place your default case here
    }

}

Still, I suggest you just pass a ClientSet to the sync function since it will avoid global variables.

A: The answer is often to not use globals. Instead have foo take an argument foo(clientSet ClientSet) and instantiate it only if you need to.

A: Just use len(os.Args) function
var (
    clientSet tools.ClientSet
)

func main() {
    if len(os.Agrs) == 1 {
        // just the file name
    } else if len(os.Args) == 2 {
        if os.Args[1] == "validate" {
            // run validate function, no need for user to have os.Args[2]
        } else if os.Args[1] == "sync" {
            // sync with no argument show error
        }
    } else if len(os.Args) == 3 {
        if os.Args[1] == "validate" {
            clientSet = tools.NewClientSet(os.Args[2])
        } else {
            // non validate with the second arg
        }
    } else {
        // else, if required
    }
}

Atlhough I would suggest you to NOT to use global variables. Avoid if possible.

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Mental health and self-care have become important topics to young adults, especially on college campuses. Saint Xavier University's (SXU) Counseling Center thoroughly understands the need for support among students, and has been named "Agency of the Year" by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwest. This honor is given yearly to an organization that has positively transformed the lives of individuals with mental illness in the community.
Based on nominations, NAM's board carefully reviews the qualifications and votes to select a recipient. Organizations who have obtained this award in the past include: Catholic Charities LOSS Program, the John Howard Association of Illinois, Oak Lawn Family Service, Sertoma Center, South Suburban PADS and Thresholds. SXU's Counseling Center stood out because of its unique suicide prevention strategies and the high quality of services provided to students free of charge.
SXU's Counseling Center was notified in February 2017 that they were chosen as this year's "Agency of the Year" recipient. The importance SXU's administration places on mental health services for its students is crucial to this title. The investment in essential resources ensures students receive the highest quality of care possible.
"I'm honored that the department has been recognized by an outside agency for the commitment and expertise of our staff as we serve SXU students," said Karen Shockley, licensed clinical professional counselor. "We work hard to help students through very difficult times, and it's always encouraging when the values of our work is applauded."
NAMI is a leading mental health organization throughout the nation. In 1979, it began around a kitchen table, and it is now one of the largest grassroots organizations in the country dedicated to creating awareness for mental illness. It is their mission to educate and advocate for acceptance and excellence in care.
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Five Reasons to be a Part of Argentina's Lubricants Market
By Kline Energy Team, July 2021
The finished lubricants market in Argentina is estimated to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9% between 2020 and 2025 to reach 209.4 kilotonnes, according to Kline's just-published analysis. What are the five key drivers of this impressive outlook? Where do the opportunities lie? Read on:
1. Growth of demand for finished lubricants in Argentina due to growth of e-commerce and delivery apps
Despite the pandemic, the motorcycle parc in Argentina grew by 3% in 2020. The growth in sales stems from the increased demand from e-commerce, delivery apps, and individual transportation. During the same year, 1.3 million new consumers in the country shopped via e-commerce, taking the overall user base to 20 million online shoppers. This generated delivery demand in Argentina for 164 million purchase orders for goods, an increase of 84% over 2019. According to the Global Ecommerce Update 2021, Argentina was the country where e-commerce grew the most in 2020. [1] In addition, according to consultant Focus Marketing, the use of delivery apps in the country grew by 400% from March to May 2020 due to isolation measures [2]. Finally, motorcycles were adopted by Argentines as an economic means of transportation during the pandemic. Without access to public transportation, the alternative of using a personal vehicle for a large part of the population was too expensive, as fuel prices increased 19% in the second half of the year, in addition to inflation of 36% in all other vehicle-associated expenses.
Why is this an opportunity? Prior to the 2020 pandemic, e-commerce was used by less than 30% of the population in Argentina, and delivery apps were in their infancy. The lockdown drove the need for consumers to make purchases via e-commerce to obtain essential provisions. The adoption of e-commerce and delivery apps by consumers has consolidated even after the lifting of restrictions. Between 2021 and 2025, continued inflation and lack of access to public transportation will push more consumers in the country to purchase motorcycles and scooters as a low-cost solution for delivering e-commerce orders (as part of their jobs) or to move around the cities. These factors will drive demand for MCO in Argentina at a CAGR of 4.0% through 2025, by when re-pandemic activity will return due to extensive levels of vaccination.
ESTIMATED DEMAND FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE OIL IN ARGENTINA, 2020 -2025
2. Argentina's lithium deposits
As the world turns to hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) to reduce CO2 emissions, Argentina has taken steps to profit from its rich lithium deposits. In August 2020, the Sustainable Mobility Law (MS) was introduced; it will facilitate an investment of USD 5 billion in the country for national production (offering tax incentives and accelerated amortization, among others, to manufacturers) to be scaled over the next 20 years. Numerous other themes are also included in the law, such as the Mobility Institute for motivating technological innovation in the vehicle industry, electro-chemical R&D (lithium), mobility R&D, and technology R&D (combustion cells, driverless vehicles, artificial intelligence, and 5G super connectivity). The law covers passenger vehicles, public transportation, and commercial vehicles. Over the next five years, the project plans to attract USD 300 million in investment, generate more than 2,000 jobs, and lead to local and international sales of USD 570 million annually.
While most lithium extraction projects in the country are in their initial phase, the Argentinian government is betting on this sector as a significant source of revenue in the coming years. President Alberto Fernández's administration hopes to boost annual lithium carbonate production in Argentina to more than 230,000 tons by the end of 2022, a sharp rise from the current level of 40,000 tons. One of the incentives being analyzed to lure miners includes investment incentives for lithium mining, which may include a possible exemption for profit repatriation.
Why is this an opportunity? Argentina is a major source of lithium, the key component in EV batteries. According to the United States Geological Service (USGS) [3], the country has 19.3 million tons of lithium reserves. It has two projects (one on standby) that could generate 38,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) intended for export. The Argentine Association of Mining Companies (CAEM) [4] expects lithium production in the country to double by 2022. As each of these projects comes to fruition, they will demand a variety of automotive and industrial lubricants for their operation.
3. High commodity prices benefitting sales of agricultural equipment in Argentina
The off-highway finished lubricants segment in Argentina includes vehicles and mobile equipment used in the agriculture, oil and gas, mining, and construction industries. The agricultural and manufacturing industries (mainly associated with food processing) were the largest consumers of industrial lubricants in the country in 2020, accounting for 18% and 17% of demand, respectively.
INDEC (Argentine Institute of Data and Census) reports that in 2020, sales of agriculture equipment units exceeded 2019 levels by 31.2%. Sales of sowing machines grew by 24.9%; tractor sales increased by 4.3%, while only harvesters suffered a minor decline of 2.1%. In 2020, the national production of tractors in Argentina posted growth of 82%. This equipment category is registering impressive growth after two prior years of recession and inflation. Many agricultural companies trade their grains with manufacturers to upgrade their equipment. It is also a way to protect their crops, which lose quality if stored too long in silo bags.
AW68 is the leading hydraulic fluid grade used specifically for its large load-carrying ability, reflecting the demand associated with heavy-duty equipment, including excavators, forklifts, cranes, combines, balers, and harvesters, as well as natural gas and air compressors.
Why is this an opportunity? In the off-highway segment, Argentina's agriculture industry is implementing high-technology engines, especially in tractors and harvesters. These diesel engines require high-quality HDMO meeting the API CJ-4 and CK-4 service categories, both of which are compatible with Euro V standards. Owners and operators of new equipment typically follow OEM recommendations, which will drive demand for commercial automotive lubricants.
4. Chinese investment in Argentine infrastructure
China is expected to play a key role in the economic recovery of Argentina between 2020 and 2025 as President Fernández gravitates toward the Asian giant to negotiate the entry of the country in the belt and road initiative. Fernández proposed investment projects valued at over USD 30 billion in a May 5, 2021 visit to Beijing, covering sectors ranging from mining and energy to construction and agriculture.
The plan considers more than 20 projects related to energy and infrastructure which include renovation of the infrastructure of the four train lines (one specifically to transport soy from the interior to the port of Buenos Aires), the installation of intelligent pig farms, and the construction of the Nuclear IV power plant. Finally, China will invest in the mining of copper and lithium. [5]
Why is this an opportunity? Proposed Chinese investment in Argentina from 2020 to 2025 will generate more than 20,000 new jobs and require the purchase or importation of equipment specific to each industry, driving demand for automotive and industrial finished lubricants across many industry sectors.
5. Private-sector construction on the rise in Argentina
In 2020, construction represented 5% of off-road lubrication use in an industry that collapsed by 22.8% due to pandemic-related shutdowns.
Manpower Group Argentina conducted its Employment Expectation Survey (ENE) in December 2020 to gauge the outlook in Argentina for 2021. It projects the biggest growth for Argentina's construction industry, which is expected to expand by over 10%. The 2021 rebound in the Argentine construction sector is driven by factors such as investments in public works by the government, along with tax benefits implemented to push housing construction and pandemic-related lifestyle changes that have forced people to stay at home longer and invest in works and improvements. By April 2021, Argentina's construction industry had grown by 71% compared to 2019, with most contracted works carrying out operations as "business as usual," with only 9% of firms still unable to perform due to COVID-19 restrictions. [6]
Why is this an opportunity? Private construction projects in residential units and logistics parks — including demand for warehousing locations to accommodate the growth of e-commerce — will sharply drive demand for commercial automotive lubricants in Argentina during the second half of 2021.
LATAM Finished Lubricants Market Overview
Beyond Argentina's lubricants demand growth, Latin America's finished lubricants market also offers opportunities for global and local companies looking to adjust strategic plans for the region. LATAM's lubricants demand is rebounding, despite COVID-19 continuing to plague the region, as governments ease restrictions to recover economic activity. For example, better-than-expected passenger vehicle sales in key markets such as Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia offer a glimpse of hope. New passenger vehicle sales in Mexico recorded a first-quarter net growth of 3.3% in 2021. [7] In Brazil, accumulated sales of new passenger vehicles are up 32% compared to the prior year, [8] with sales of BEVs/HEVs//PHEVs registering the strongest quarter in history, up 29.4% in contrast to the same period in 2020. [9] Colombia also witnessed extraordinary new passenger vehicle sales, up 86.6% versus March 2020, while year-to-date sales of BEVs/HEVs/PHEVs increased 248.7% for a total of 3,651 units [10].
The mining sector in Latin America also brings good news to lubricants suppliers, as operations fire on all cylinders with silver, gold, copper and even zinc at high values. These metals represent Mexico's, Chile's, and Peru's leading mining operations, and the jump in values supports Kline's view of a projected 35% growth in Latin American mining in 2021. However, this trend may put the industry on the governments' radar for increased taxation.
Why is this important? Heavy visgrades (25Ws, 20Ws, and 15Ws) account for 63% of PCMO in LATAM due to the average age of the vehicle parc. However, with the influx of newer vehicles, the trend will continue to move to lower viscosities (5Ws and 0Ws) fueled by the modernization of the parc, the growth of EVs, and OEM recommendations.
Although new tax impositions are more difficult to execute since most agreements between mining companies and governments are protected by international arbitration, elections in Chile, Colombia, and even Ecuador may put the mining industry under tax pressure, depending on their outcome. [11]
Click here to find out more about our upcoming report on Latin America's Finished Lubricant Market Overview, which offers detailed data on the potential opportunities in sectors in a wide range of countries.
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Argentina is also a part of Kline's Global Lubricants Market Study, where its market can be included in the customized report which covers your choice of 10 country markets and/or supplier profiles and offers a comprehensive Year in Review summarizing the overall global lubricants industry. MAKE SELECTION NOW.
Argentine Chamber of E-commerce (CACE), https://www.cace.org.ar/
Focus Marketing
https://www.jornada.com.mx/notas/2021/06/07/economia/mexico-noveno-pais-en-reservas-de-litio-asegura-informe-en-eu/
https://www.caem.com.ar/
Telam https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202009/510456-china-argentina-relaciones-bilaterales.html
https://www.forbesargentina.com/today/cuales-son-expectativas-construccion-2021-n5062
https://soloautos.mx/noticias/detalle/ventas-autos-mexico-abril-2021/ED-LATAM-23718/
https://g1.globo.com/economia/noticia/2021/06/02/venda-de-veiculos-novos-no-brasil-cresce-em-maio-estoque-segue-baixo-diz-fenabrave.ghtml
https://insideevs.uol.com.br/news/507129/carros-eletricos-vendas-brasil/
https://autosdeprimera.com/noticias/noticias-nacionales/ventas-autos-nuevos-colombia-marzo-2021/
AMI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFf6k6bpXe4
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Minister Farrakhan speaks at The Final Call 40th Anniversary Banquet
written by BQ Blog Staff February 28, 2020
During The Nation of Islam's 2020 Saviours' Day Convention in Detroit, The Final Call Newspaper marked 40 years of publishing with a banquet and celebration on February 21st at the TCF Center. The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, the founder and publisher of the award-winning newspaper, delivered the closing remarks.
Launched in the basement of Minister Farrakhan's home in 1979, The Final Call has a reputation in the Black community by being a fearless, uncompromising seeker of truth. The year 2019 marked its 40th year of continuous publication.
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Executed Saudi student had 'bright future' ahead of him in Michigan
Saudi Arabia executed Mutjaba al-Sweikat, who had been accepted to Western Michigan University but was arrested before making it to US
University laments 'distressing and tragic news' of student's execution (AFP/File photo)
Mutjaba al-Sweikat was only 17 when Saudi Arabian authorities arrested him for participating in an anti-government protest. Instead of attending university in the Midwestern US state of Michigan, he spent his late teens and early 20s in jail before being executed by beheading.
Sweikat had been accepted into Western Michigan University (WMU), but Saudi authorities arrested him in 2013 at the airport before he boarded the plane to start his university education to study finance.
Michigan officials and activists, who had been pushing to stop the execution, have condemned the killing, calling on the US government to hold Saudi Arabia accountable.
"We learned the news yesterday along with all others. It's certainly distressing and tragic news. It's hard to fathom," Paula M Davis, a spokeswoman for WMU, told Middle East Eye.
Sweikat was killed along with 36 others - mostly activists from the country's Shia minority - after being convicted on "terror" charges stemming from anti-government demonstrations.
According to the London-based human rights group Reprieve, Sweikat endured torture at the hands of his captors before his execution.
"He was severely beaten all over his body, including the soles of his feet, and convicted on the basis of a confession extracted through torture," Reprieve said in a statement.
'Mutjaba had a bright future ahead of him and Michigan was prepared to welcome him as a student. Instead, he faced inhumane torture and pain ultimately leading to his execution'
-Debbie Dingell, congresswoman
The executions mark the latest round of increasing human rights abuses by Saudi Arabia under the leadership of powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
One of the 37 victims of the executions had his beheaded corpse put on public display on Tuesday, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).
"Saudi authorities will inevitably characterise those executed as terrorists and dangerous criminals, but the reality is that Saudi courts are largely devoid of any due process and many of those executed were condemned based solely on confessions they credibly say were coerced," Michael Page, deputy Middle East director at HRW, said in a statement.
Still, despite the growing scrutiny of Saudi Arabia's rights violations, US President Donald Trump has rarely criticised Riyadh, even as outrage grows in the US over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the detention and execution of dozens of activists.
'Surprised and stunned'
Ali Tinai, the head of WMU College Democrats, a student group on campus, said Trump has failed Sweikat and other victims of the Saudi government.
"By being silent and not taking action to prevent incidents like this from happening, this administration is showing that it does not care about human rights," Tinai told MEE.
Both Democrats and Republicans in Michigan expressed outrage over the execution.
Democratic Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell also condemned the "disturbing" killing of Sweikat.
"Mutjaba had a bright future ahead of him and Michigan was prepared to welcome him as a student. Instead, he faced inhumane torture and pain ultimately leading to his execution," Dingell said in a statement, vowing to promote free speech around the world.
'I was most surprised and stunned to hear the news about Mujtaba'a al-Sweikat, a young man that could have had a promising future ahead of him'
-Fred Upton, congressman
Dingell serves a district with a large Arab population on the east side of the state.
Fred Upton, the Republican congressman who represents the city of Kalamazoo where the university is located, revealed that he had addressed Sweikat's case with Saudi officials.
"I was most surprised and stunned to hear the news about Mujtaba'a al-Sweikat, a young man that could have had a promising future ahead of him," Upton told MEE in an emailed statement.
"Rep. Debbie Dingell and I met early on with Saudi officials to voice our humanitarian concerns with his arrest. He was only 17 when he was arrested, and to suffer such a barbaric act is tragic. Our prayers are with his family and friends."
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Local lawmakers and rights advocates also decried the execution.
Abdullah Hammoud, a Michigan state representative, urged Congress to impose sanctions against the Saudi government, saying that the increased pressure on Riyadh that occurred after Khashoggi's murder must be maintained to hold Saudi rulers accountable.
Hammoud called the torture and killing of Sweikat "egregious".
"He was a student who had a whole future ahead of him, who was coming here to excel, to further a life for himself and for a future family that he could have started," Hammoud told MEE. "It's saddening to hear."
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For his part, Jon Hoadley, a Kalamazoo-based Democratic State representative, also said he was "saddened and disgusted" by the news of the execution.
"We had previously advocated for justice for Mujtaba al-Sweikat," Hoadley wrote in a Facebook post.
"He was a young man seeking an education at Western Michigan University. However, since he protested his government, he was detained, isolated, subjected to a sham trial, and ultimately - if the reports are true - beheaded."
Hoadley and other officials led a campaign to lobby Trump to intervene and halt the execution after news of the death sentence against him emerged two years ago.
"I request that you contact Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as soon as possible and urge him to stop the executions and commute the death sentences," Hoadley wrote in a letter to Trump in July 2017.
"Any government that stands idly by while a young man loses his life in such a barbaric way, for no real crime, is complicit in his death."
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