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Christmas gifts for kids in Japan who suffered from March 11 tsunami
The Daily Yomiuri (The Yomiuri Shimbun) newspaper covered an important story relating to sending gifts to children who suffered so much because of the brutal tsunami and earthquake which struck Japan on March 11. Therefore, please support this initiative and email present22santa@gmail.com in order to find out more from this nonprofit organization (NPO) based in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture.
The NPO behind this initiative is trying to provide a nice Christmas for children who have lost so much and seen things well beyond their years. Gifts will be accepted until December 19 and they will be delivered to children who are based in nursery centers because of the utter devastation of the tsunami which hit Japan on March 11.
In an earlier article by Modern Tokyo Times we highlighted the tragedy of events in Ishinomaki related to the single biggest loss of life of children in one place. Therefore, two articles focused on the Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki where 74 children died out of 108.
In this article it was commented that "The Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki is where the single most devastating loss of life for children occurred. Of the 108 children who went to Okawa Elementary School a staggering 74 children were swept away by the brutal March 11 tsunami. The cries of pain were intense and sadly by late September four children still had not been found and the search continues."
"Tens of thousands of people were killed by the 9.0-magnitude earthquake which unleashed such a potent and deadly tsunami on March 11. Therefore, it may appear insensitive to highlight one single tragedy when so many tragedies occurred. However, the death of so many children "hits you deep inside."
Therefore, the NPO in Ishinomaki is trying to bring a little cheer to children who have suffered greatly and to bring a smile back to their faces. Of course, the central government and local governments in areas hit by the tsunami have being working around the clock in order to alleviate the suffering and pain of so many. However, the sheer magnitude of the crisis means that it will take a long-time in order to restructure devastated areas but many positive strides have been made.
Yet the psychological damage done to hundreds of thousands of people will take a long time and sadly, for many who have lost so much, then some individuals will be like "ghosts in a shell." Therefore, it is essential that adequate support is provided to all and clearly children who are in nursery centers and other facilities, need special attention because they are the future.
Also, children should never be underestimated because often many respond with great tenacity. However, the death of parents, friends, neighbors, and the trauma of witnessing the brutal and devastating tsunami will remain to be "a deep scar." This fact means that it is essential that children see the "love of humanity" because events in early life often relate to emotional and financial stability in later life.
Therefore, please contact present22santa@gmail.com for further information and help bring a smile to children who have lost so much.
Also, please http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20111130dy01.htm check this web link because The Daily Yomiuri (The Yomiuri Shimbun) is one of the most respected newspapers in Japan.
present22santa@gmail.com NPO in ISHINOMAKI to send Christmas gifts to children
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2 thoughts on "Christmas gifts for kids in Japan who suffered from March 11 tsunami"
birthday present ideas for boyfriends on July 5, 2012 at 6:44 am said:
Wonderful site. A lot of useful information here. I'm sending it to several friends ans also sharing in delicious. And naturally, thank you on your effort!
leejay1453 on July 13, 2012 at 4:29 am said:
Thank you and please follow Modern Tokyo Times on twitter – if you check info area then you will see – have a lovely day. Lee Jay


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Drama Family Horror/Supernatural Mystery Celebrities
Compelling, surprising and downright spooky, celebrities share their real-life personal encounters with the paranormal. From encounters with ghosts and angry spirits to haunted homes, unexplainable spells and magic, these descriptive, first person narratives from our favorite stars delivers a brand new way of experiencing the thrills and chills of the addictive world of the paranormal. Add to my shows
Julie White, Roger Bart, Dominique Swain, Thomas Ian Nicholas 06x11
Julie White talks about the spirit she was visited by backstage. Roger Bart discusses his haunting. Dominique Swain reveals she brought a spirit attached to an antique chair into her house. Whilst Thomas Ian Nicholas comes across a entity whilst filming in a remote cabin.
Downtown Julie Brown, Drita D'avanzo, Jai Rodriguez, Nicholas Brendon 06x10
Downtown Julie Brown talks about the spirit who visited her, a woman who died of a broken heart. Drita D'avanzo reveals her violent confrontation with a ghost and his vicious dog. Jai Rodriguez tells of a spooky experience at a motel. Nicholas Brendon reveals that he and his twin got visited by two spirits.
Louis Gossett Jr., Carolyn Hennesy, Nathan Morris, Kevin Nash 06x09
Louis Gossett Jr. is attacked by violent ghosts while filming in Louisiana; Carolyn Hennesy is visited by a deceased loved one; Nathan Morris learns about a ghost that met a tragic end; wrestler Kevin Nash is comforted by the spirit of his mother.
Pam Grier, David Otunga, Max Adler, Golden Brooks 06x08
Pam Grier visits her family's farm and receives a message from a deceased ancestor; David Otunga has a menacing entity in his new home; Max Adler is attacked by a violent ghost in a Venice hotel; Golden Brooks grows up fearing a presence in her home.
Mary Lynn Rajskub, Dennis Christopher, Barbara Steele, Gary Daniels 06x07
Mary Lynn Rajskub is terrorized by a ghost from her past while performing at club in Los Angeles; Dennis Christopher is confronted by a vengeful spirit inhabiting his new apartment; Barbara Steele encounters a grief-stricken ghost; Gary Daniels is forced to make a difficult personal decision that angers a recently deceased loved one.
Marlee Matlin, Kim Carnes and Robert Carradine 06x06
Marlee Matlin has a profound experience when she loses a loved one; Kim Carnes finds her muse in the spirit of a young girl who once inhabited her home; Robert Carradine sees a ghost who had a tragic ending while living in an old manor house in Ireland.
Jim Norton, Penny Johnson Jerald, Peter Scolari and Steven Williams 06x05
Comedian Jim Norton encounters a spirit in a Las Vegas suite who was brutally killed by the mob; Penny Johnson is attacked by a demon; Peter Scolari befriends a stray cat who saved his life after it lost its own; Steven Williams is visited by a deceased friend.
Cherie Currie, Joseph Bologna, Diane Farr and Estella Warren 06x04
Cherie Currie is possessed by an evil entity who transforms her into a violent teen; Joseph Bologna is visited by his late grandmother; Diane Farr comes face-to-face with an unhappy spirit; Estella Warren befriends a spirit who comes to a violent end.
Andy Dick, Justin Henry, Nick Turturro and Betsey Johnson 06x03
Andy Dick visits an abandoned homestead guarded by a long-dead pioneer; Justin Henry shoots on location at an abandoned insane asylum; Nick Turturro witnesses an unexplainable event; Betsey Johnson is visited by a loved one from the other side.
Michael Madsen, Linda Dano, Joanna Cassidy and Rae Dawn Chong 06x02

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


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require('../../helper');

var app = require(global.settings.app_root + '/app/controllers/app')();
var assert = require('../../support/assert');
var querystring = require('querystring');
var _ = require('underscore');

// allow lots of emitters to be set to silence warning
app.setMaxListeners(0);

describe('export.topojson', function() {

// TOPOJSON tests

    function getRequest(query, extraParams) {
        var params = {
            q: query,
            format: 'topojson'
        };

        params = _.extend(params, extraParams || {});

        return {
            url: '/api/v1/sql?' + querystring.stringify(params),
            headers: {host: 'vizzuality.cartodb.com'},
            method: 'GET'
        };
    }

it('GET two polygons sharing an edge as topojson', function(done){
    assert.response(app,
        getRequest(
            "SELECT 1 as gid, 'U' as name, 'POLYGON((-5 0,5 0,0 5,-5 0))'::geometry as the_geom " +
            " UNION ALL " +
            "SELECT 2, 'D', 'POLYGON((0 -5,0 5,-5 0,0 -5))'::geometry as the_geom "
        ),
        {
            status: 200
        },
        function(res) {
        var cd = res.header('Content-Disposition');
        assert.equal(true, /^attachment/.test(cd), 'TOPOJSON is not disposed as attachment: ' + cd);
        assert.equal(true, /filename=cartodb-query.topojson/gi.test(cd));
        var topojson = JSON.parse(res.body);
        assert.equal(topojson.type, 'Topology');

        // Check transform
        assert.ok(topojson.hasOwnProperty('transform'));
        var trans = topojson.transform;
        assert.equal(_.keys(trans).length, 2); // only scale and translate
        assert.equal(trans.scale.length, 2); // scalex, scaley
        assert.equal(Math.round(trans.scale[0]*1e6), 1000);
        assert.equal(Math.round(trans.scale[1]*1e6), 1000);
        assert.equal(trans.translate.length, 2); // translatex, translatey
        assert.equal(trans.translate[0], -5);
        assert.equal(trans.translate[1], -5);

        // Check objects
        assert.ok(topojson.hasOwnProperty('objects'));
        assert.equal(_.keys(topojson.objects).length, 2);

        var obj = topojson.objects[0];
        //console.dir(obj);
        // Expected:
        // { type: 'Polygon',
        //   arcs: [ [ 0, 1 ] ],
        //   properties: { gid: 1, nam: 'U' } }
        assert.equal(_.keys(obj).length, 3); // type, arcs, properties
        assert.equal(obj.type, 'Polygon');
        assert.equal(obj.arcs.length, 1); /* only shell, no holes */
        var shell = obj.arcs[0];
        assert.equal(shell.length, 2); /* one shared arc, one non-shared */
        assert.equal(shell[0], 0); /* shared arc */
        assert.equal(shell[1], 1); /* non-shared arc */
        var props = obj.properties;
        assert.equal(_.keys(props).length, 2); // gid, name
        assert.equal(props.gid, 1);
        assert.equal(props.name, 'U');

        obj = topojson.objects[1];
        //console.dir(obj);
        // Expected:
        // { type: 'Polygon',
        //   arcs: [ [ 0, 2 ] ],
        //   properties: { gid: 2, nam: 'D' } }
        assert.equal(_.keys(obj).length, 3); // type, arcs, properties
        assert.equal(obj.type, 'Polygon');
        assert.equal(obj.arcs.length, 1); /* only shell, no holes */
        shell = obj.arcs[0];
        assert.equal(shell.length, 2); /* one shared arc, one non-shared */
        assert.equal(shell[0], 0); /* shared arc */
        assert.equal(shell[1], 2); /* non-shared arc */
        props = obj.properties;
        assert.equal(_.keys(props).length, 2); // gid, name
        assert.equal(props.gid, 2);
        assert.equal(props.name, 'D');

        // Check arcs
        assert.ok(topojson.hasOwnProperty('arcs'));
        assert.equal(topojson.arcs.length, 3); // one shared, two non-shared
        var arc = topojson.arcs[0]; // shared arc
        assert.equal(arc.length, 2); // shared arc has two vertices
        var p = arc[0];
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[0]*trans.scale[0]), 0);
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[1]*trans.scale[1]), 5);
        p = arc[1];
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[0]*trans.scale[0]), 5);
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[1]*trans.scale[1]), 5);
        arc = topojson.arcs[1]; // non shared arc
        assert.equal(arc.length, 3); // non shared arcs have three vertices
        p = arc[0];
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[0]*trans.scale[0]), 5);
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[1]*trans.scale[1]), 10);
        p = arc[1];
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[0]*trans.scale[0]), 5);
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[1]*trans.scale[1]), -5);
        p = arc[2];
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[0]*trans.scale[0]), -10);
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[1]*trans.scale[1]), 0);
        arc = topojson.arcs[2]; // non shared arc
        assert.equal(arc.length, 3); // non shared arcs have three vertices
        p = arc[0];
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[0]*trans.scale[0]), 5);
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[1]*trans.scale[1]), 10);
        p = arc[1];
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[0]*trans.scale[0]), 0);
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[1]*trans.scale[1]), -10);
        p = arc[2];
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[0]*trans.scale[0]), -5);
        assert.equal(Math.round(p[1]*trans.scale[1]), 5);

        done();
    });
});

it('null geometries', function(done){
    assert.response(app, getRequest(
            "SELECT 1 as gid, 'U' as name, 'POLYGON((-5 0,5 0,0 5,-5 0))'::geometry as the_geom " +
            " UNION ALL " +
            "SELECT 2, 'D', null::geometry as the_geom "
        ),
        {
            status: 200
        },
        function(res) {
        var cd = res.header('Content-Disposition');
        assert.equal(true, /^attachment/.test(cd), 'TOPOJSON is not disposed as attachment: ' + cd);
        assert.equal(true, /filename=cartodb-query.topojson/gi.test(cd));
        var topojson = JSON.parse(res.body);
        assert.equal(topojson.type, 'Topology');

        // Check transform
        assert.ok(topojson.hasOwnProperty('transform'));
        var trans = topojson.transform;
        assert.equal(_.keys(trans).length, 2); // only scale and translate
        assert.equal(trans.scale.length, 2); // scalex, scaley
        assert.equal(Math.round(trans.scale[0]*1e6), 1000);
        assert.equal(Math.round(trans.scale[1]*1e6), 500);
        assert.equal(trans.translate.length, 2); // translatex, translatey
        assert.equal(trans.translate[0], -5);
        assert.equal(trans.translate[1], 0);

        // Check objects
        assert.ok(topojson.hasOwnProperty('objects'));
        assert.equal(_.keys(topojson.objects).length, 1);

        var obj = topojson.objects[0];
        //console.dir(obj);
        // Expected:
        // { type: 'Polygon',
        //   arcs: [ [ 0, 1 ] ],
        //   properties: { gid: 1, nam: 'U' } }
        assert.equal(_.keys(obj).length, 3); // type, arcs, properties
        assert.equal(obj.type, 'Polygon');
        assert.equal(obj.arcs.length, 1); /* only shell, no holes */
        var shell = obj.arcs[0];
        assert.equal(shell.length, 1); /* one non shared arc */
        assert.equal(shell[0], 0); /* non-shared arc */
        var props = obj.properties;
        assert.equal(_.keys(props).length, 2); // gid, name
        assert.equal(props.gid, 1);
        assert.equal(props.name, 'U');

        // Check arcs
        assert.ok(topojson.hasOwnProperty('arcs'));
        assert.equal(topojson.arcs.length, 1);
        var arc = topojson.arcs[0];
        assert.deepEqual(arc, [ [ 0, 0 ], [ 4999, 9999 ], [ 5000, -9999 ], [ -9999, 0 ] ]);

        done();
    });
});

    it('skipped fields are not returned', function(done) {
        assert.response(app,
            getRequest(
                "SELECT 1 as gid, 'U' as name, 'POLYGON((-5 0,5 0,0 5,-5 0))'::geometry as the_geom",
                {
                    skipfields: 'name'
                }
            ),
            {
                status: 200
            },
            function(res) {
                var parsedBody = JSON.parse(res.body);
                assert.equal(parsedBody.objects[0].properties.gid, 1, 'gid was expected property');
                assert.ok(!parsedBody.objects[0].properties.name);
                done();
            }
        );
    });

    it('jsonp callback is invoked', function(done){
        assert.response(
            app,
            getRequest(
                "SELECT 1 as gid, 'U' as name, 'POLYGON((-5 0,5 0,0 5,-5 0))'::geometry as the_geom",
                {
                    callback: 'foo_jsonp'
                }
            ),
            {
                status: 200
            },
            function(res) {
                assert.equal(res.statusCode, 200, res.statusCode + ': ' + res.body);
                var didRunJsonCallback = false;
                // jshint ignore:start
                function foo_jsonp(body) {
                    didRunJsonCallback = true;
                }
                eval(res.body);
                // jshint ignore:end
                assert.ok(didRunJsonCallback);
                done();
            }
        );
    });

    it('should close on error and error must be the only key in the body', function(done) {
        assert.response(
            app,
            {
                url: "/api/v1/sql?" + querystring.stringify({
                    q: "SELECT the_geom, 100/(cartodb_id - 3) cdb_ratio FROM untitle_table_4",
                    format: 'topojson'
                }),
                headers: {
                    host: 'vizzuality.cartodb.com'
                },
                method: 'GET'
            },
            {
                status: 400
            },
            function(res) {
                var parsedBody = JSON.parse(res.body);
                assert.deepEqual(Object.keys(parsedBody), ['error']);
                assert.deepEqual(parsedBody.error, ["division by zero"]);
                done();
            }
        );
    });

});

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


A mess. The latest operating system that the majority of computers will be running. All new PCs from the hardware manufacturers will ship with it. It's a big deal and it seems half baked.
Most of the computers in use in the world today run Microsoft's Windows Operating System (OS). I won't go in to the rise of computing and how this came to be over the late 80's and the 90's as that's a long story. It's safe to say though that if you have used a computer at any time chances are it was running Windows. The OS is everywhere, from homes and offices to window displays and nuclear submarines. Yes, no matter how many times you see action movies with the cool, sleek, well designed interfaces, they are just as much a fabrication as the rest of the props. The rusty and unsecure old Windows 2000 and Windows XP run the show.
So when the company that makes the OS that the world knows, it's a big deal. A few years ago Microsoft released Windows 7 to atone for the sins of Windows Vista which had ruined Microsoft's reputation. Many PC vendors offered to take new computers back from customers and put Windows XP on them.
Over a year ago, Microsoft announced that they were going to release a new OS that would be a huge shift for the company. Windows 8, the touch based future of the Microsoft Corporation. The past and the present for Apple and Google. Over the development time, the company kept an excruciatingly detailed blog, updating the world on their progress and issuing development builds. I was impressed. Many of us were. Were we more impressed out of state of desperation for something new and better? Probably.
As mentioned above, the crux of the fuss is that this is the world's operating system, so changes to it are important. So what has happened? Well Microsoft dragged the design aesthetic using their Windows Mobile 7 interface. During the development, it was called Metro UI. A legal threat put the end to that and it's now known as Modern UI.
The Modern UI is radical. It really is. Visually is a breath of fresh air. The clean lines, the vibrant colours the flowing rectangles and live updating information, really do make it feel like you're using a 'connected device'. But to navigate around these tiles you can only really use touch screen. While, the interface does work with a keyboard and mouse in theory, in practice, it's dreadful and clumsy.
There are some changes with how to navigate the computer (something that is not made clear to the user when they first use the OS), the 'Windows Key' on the keyboard now returns you to the home screen from any app you might be in. A swipe from the right or a mouse over and awkward click the right side of the screen brings up the 'Charms Bar' where you can access Search, Settings (only one set of settings mind you), Devices and and on screen Windows Key. This is really only handy when you're viewing your pictures from SkyDrive and other social networks as you can share immediately with our ruining them with filters.
There's also a Windows App Store, that is your gateway to applications designed for this new full screen OS. It's baron in there at the moment, but this is due to increase rapidly as the OS is hopefully adopted world-wide.
But the world is not all Modern UI. The classic desktop still exists and has been revised.
Now that the Start screen is your main access hub, Microsoft have chosen to remove the Start button, first introduced in Windows 95. Yes, the Start button has gone. It can't be that important, surely? I mean it's not like some manufacturers are offering software to replace that basic function (lots of sarcasm in that statement. Samsung for one are releasing an application to replace the start button among others.). Like in Windows 7, programmes can be pinned to the task bar for fast access and for the standard Windows workflow that so many people are used too.
Inside the classic desktop mode, the operating system as received a lot of beating up. Gone is the bling of Vista and 7. It's like the desktop has been mugged. There is a lovely inconstancy with the left over task bar that has a transparent hue. The rest of the windows are in block colours. This makes it harder to see which window is actually active. There's no shadows to help either, all the visual cues to depth have been removed.
The Explorer windows have been slapped with the ribbon that was introduced with Microsoft Office 2007. This was panned critically and by users but Microsoft chose not to listen. Why have drop down menus when you can have menus that go sideways! There's a wealth of options available to the user from the ribbon and there is one small but major change with Explorer's file manager. Copying. Yes, the copying & moving dialogue has been completely engineered and now works and gives accurate information on the time left. No longer does copying a 50Mb file to a thumb drive take 30 seconds – 1 hour – 10 mins – 120 seconds – 1 day – complete.
Included with Windows 8 is Internet Explorer 10. Well strictly, two versions of Internet Explorer 10. It has a version in the 'Tablet Mode' that allows for every website to be full screen and hides the URL bar off at the bottom of the screen, only visible when needed and a bugger to get on screen using a keyboard and mouse setup. When in the classic desktop mode, IE 10 resembles IE9. Not a bad thing, but it now looks out of place with the rest of the OS. The new version of IE will be available to computers using Windows 7 in the future. If you are a web designer or developer for instance, you're going to need to be testing IE 10 in both Windows 8 and 7 as well as IE 9 in Windows 7 and Vista and if you're unlucky IE 8 in Windows 7, Vista and XP.
There is one saving grace of IE 10 though, it actually works as a standards compliant browser.
Moronically, Microsoft have released two main version of the Windows 8 operating system to confuse customers. Windows 8 and Windows 8 RT.
Microsoft have a habit of releasing gimped versions of its operating system, Vista was poster child for this. This time though, the versions are hardware limited. It makes harder for customers to understand. When they walk in to their local computer store they will be faced with a bevy of new machines to choose from. Presented with two hybrid tablets, one at £600 and one at £1100, is the user going to care about the 'RT' thing? No of course not. They will go with the £600 machine, go home and try to install iTunes and fail. Then they will try other pieces of software and it will all keep failing. Back to the shops it goes. Customer leaves with a Mac as a replacement.
Microsoft have a tablet operating system, it's the one that is in their Windows Mobiles. This should have been the OS for the tablets and the pure Windows 8 kept for high power machines that can install all applications. This would mean that Microsoft's tablets would come with over 100k apps at launch and help generate the ecosystem. It's what I would have done, but then again, I don't work for Microsoft.
It's the future! The future of Windows moves us away from the same structure of desktop computing that we have been locked in to for the last two decades. The warm blanket of efficient computing used by a billion people that in Microsoft's opinion needs changing. The Modern UI is enough for the majority of home computer users. Pictures, Social, Email, Internet and Apps. That is where personal computing is heading. Apple saw this a few years ago with Lion and enabled full screen apps and the ability to swipe through them. Microsoft have taken this idea and added the ability to split screen apps. Not really useful on 10 inch screen.
On my test machine, it works quicker than Windows 7 and really feels lighter and more nimble operating system. This is most likely comes from the removal of the Areo style from the user interface.
The market for new computers ruining Windows 8 is exploding! PC manufactures had held back new machines till Windows 8 came out. Mostly, they were annoyed that Microsoft were going to launch their own devices. To get the best out of the new operating system, the only choice is a device with a touch screen.
For the first time, Microsoft have jumped in to the hardware game (well, computers, they have made peripherals for eons) with their Surface tablets. These devices are great pieces of design and are likely to emulate Google's Nexus line, signalling to manufactures what the operating system can be when combined with the right hardware. But this will bread the same issues in the hardware world that we have with smartphones, where manufacturers try very hard to differentiated themselves by having mad screen sizes, ripped off designed and low quality materials.
Windows 8, as the future of Microsoft. A unified style that is carried over the Microsoft family. PC, Tablet, Mobile, Xbox all sharing the same grid based layout. This really helps build the ecosystem that Microsoft have been so desperately needing to combat Google and Apple. But they have damaged the potential of the ecosystem by releasing two versions, one of which is heavily compromised for regular users.
There are other very annoying issues with the usability. For example some application bounce you out of the Modern UI in to the classic desktop mode without warning. This is very jarring for a user. The flow of using the computer has been hampered by speed bumps like this. Matted to the issues of using this system with a keyboard and mouse renders the OS almost unusable.
This is deeply disappointing. There was so much potential and there are some great features but the fact that there are major faults with the OS expose some of the issues still with in Microsoft. There are smart and passionate people working for the monolith and that shines through the good bits, but the old Microsoft lingers around the new system like weeds in a beautiful garden.
For an alternate take on this review, click here.


Like digging in the dirt? Want to try growing your own vegetables? You don't have to leave the city to do this.
As a part of our stewardship of our property, Southminster established a community garden on the east end of our lot to be shared with our neighbors. Several churches in our Milwaukee Presbytery have such a program, as well as one in our local community.
The economic, environmental, and food quality benefits of having one's own garden are starting to be recognized across the country. Several neighbors as well as many members of our congregation were already gardening at home. But others lacked gardening space, especially any apartment dwellers in our neighborhood and our members living in condominiums.
We established twenty-nine 10′ x 20′ garden plots in a 50′ x 150′ space between our woods and Richard Street. About 50% of these gardens were planted by non-member neighbors. Those wishing to do gardening on the land submitted an application to the church and signed a liability waiver. The plots were assigned on a first come, first served basis. Church member Dave Williams and his nephew tilled the soil, and volunteers fenced in the area to discourage wildlife damage. The church provided rain gathering barrels for water. During drought times, gardeners also brought in their own water.
We are excited to announce that Southminster is expanding its work with the Salvation Army to support children in our neighborhood! Starting June 19th, The Army will bring approximately thirty children over to our vegetable garden on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The children will be taught all about gardening by our very own Master Gardener, Alice Lundstrom. They'll learn the importance of organic gardening, how to garden and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
1) As a volunteer on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, through August, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM to assist Alice with the lessons/gardening.
2) Donations are needed for new/used garden hand tools, which can be placed in the labeled storage container in the front coat room.
3) Donations are needed for snacks (or monetary donations to purchase snacks), which can be left on the back counter in the kitchen.
Thank you in advance for your support of our neighborhood children for this great community project. Most of these children have never gardened before and attend Whittier School. It will be exciting to watch them experience the joy of growing their own vegetables for the first time!


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Did Trump Break the Law Over Alleged 'Morning Joe,' 'National Enquirer' Blackmail Threats?
By Jason Le Miere On 6/30/17 at 1:00 PM EDT
The president is an enthusiastic Twitter user. Jim Bourg/Reuters
U.S. Donald Trump National Enquirer Morning Joe Trump
President Donald Trump may have broken the law over alleged threats he made to the hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe over a story in the National Enquirer.
Related: Morning Joe' Hosts Accuse Trump of Blackmailing, Threatening Them Over 'National Enquirer' Story
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski said on their show Friday that the White House made repeated requests that they call Trump and apologize for their critical coverage of the president otherwise a damaging story about them would be published in the National Enquirer. The publisher of the tabloid, David Pecker, is a longtime friend of Trump, and his tabloid published a series of negative stories about Trump's Republican primary rivals during the 2016 election campaign.
"We got a call that 'hey the National Enquirer is going to run a negative story about you guys,'" Scarborough said. "And they said 'if you call the president up and you apologize for your coverage then he would pick up the phone and basically spike this story.'"
Trump has faced numerous accusations of breaking the law, both before and since he took office, most recently with allegations of obstruction of justice in the investigation into whether there was collusion between his campaign and Russia. And, according to New York defense attorney Matthew Galluzzo, Trump's actions, if proven, could violate New York state law on coercion.
"If you compel somebody to abstain from conduct that you have a right to engage in and if you don't do what they demand you will then expose a secret or publicize a fact intending to subject the person to contempt or ridicule, that can be a crime," Galluzzo, a former prosecutor told Newsweek.
The story that did publish earlier this month was headlined "Joe & Mika: TV Couple's Sleazy Cheating Scandal."
But, added Galluzzo, it would have to be proven that the National Enquirer was "working at the behest of Trump."
Laurence Tribe, a constitutional law professor at Harvard Law School, has said that there is also a federal statute under which Trump's alleged conduct could fall.
"If Wh told @morningmika & @JoeNBC the Nat'l Enquirer wd smear them unless they laid off T on their show, that wd be a crime per 18 USC 872," he tweeted. The statute contains a possible punishment of up to three years in prison.
If WH told @morningmika & @JoeNBC the Nat'l Enquirer wd smear them unless they laid off T on their show, that wd be a crime per 18 USC 872
— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) June 30, 2017
It is, however, unlikely that Trump will be indicted by a federal prosecutor anytime soon, even if his tweets are continuing to raise questions about his potential breaking of the law.
"This is not something I would expect a prosecutor to investigate/prosecute," Peter Zeidenberg, a former federal prosecutor told Newsweek via email. "But it is a great example of how his tweets expose himself to potential legal jeopardy."
And, Zeidenberg added, while a sitting president will not be indicted for a crime, it could be more political ammunition for a future impeachment charge. "This conduct could easily be viewed as an abuse of his office," he said. "I could see this being added to other attacks on the press as part of a more general push to build an abuse of his office charge. But that would be a political question, not strictly legal or criminal."
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski arrive for the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, on April 25, 2015. President Donald Trump attacked Brzezinski's appearance as well as what he called her "low I.Q." on June 29. Jonathan Ernst/File Photo/Reuters
There remains plenty of debate about the actual version of events. Trump later denied the accusations in a tweet, stating that it was Scarborough who initiated the contact over the story.
Watched low rated @Morning_Joe for first time in long time. FAKE NEWS. He called me to stop a National Enquirer article. I said no! Bad show
And, in a statement, the National Enquirer similarly disputed the version of events put forward by Scarborough and his co-host Brzezinski, who announced their engagement in May.
"At the beginning of June, we accurately reported a story that recounted the relationship between Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, the truth of which is not in dispute," read the statement. "At no time did we threaten either Joe or Mika or their children in connection with our reporting on the story. We have no knowledge of any discussions between the White House and Joe and Mika about our story, and absolutely no involvement in those discussions."
This story has been updated to include further information about relevant federal laws.
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Q: Going through a list in Neo4j I'm having trouble with lists in neo4j. I need to go through a list and compare each element with a property of another node. I tried something like this
MATCH (C:Courses),(S:Student)
WHERE
  C.courseid = "8" AND
  S.userid = FOREACH(l IN SPLIT(C.students,",")
    CREATE (C)<-[E:enrolled]-(S)
RETURN E

where C.students is a string of values separated with ",". FOREACH was the only function that I found to do this, but I don't think I can use it that way. Any ideas of how I can do that?

A: This query should do what you intended:
MATCH (c:Courses)
WHERE c.courseid = '8'
MATCH (s:Student)
WHERE s.userid IN SPLIT(c.students, ',')
CREATE (c)<-[e:enrolled]-(s)
RETURN e

If you have a significant number of courses or students, then you should also create indexes for :Courses(courseid) and/or :Student(userid).

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I've unpacked boxes, filled new cupboards and drawers, been in battle with a surprising amount of moths, met my new postman (Lee), found a real life milkman to deliver milk to my door in proper glass bottles (Parker Dairies) learnt which day the bins go out (Tuesday) and have discovered an avocado on toast brunch to rival all others I've ever had before, at my local cafe – Bühler & Co.
So now I'm trying to catch up with myself a little. Rather than chasing my tail, I've drawn a line under Summer, kissed it goodbye and have welcomed in Autumn with a smile and some cosy dresses.
Taking a moment each day to stop, sit on my sofa and have a cup of tea, is one of my favourite (and most important) things to do.
I stop, clear my mind, listen to the radio, perhaps read a couple of pages from my Poppy Loves Book Club book… I sip hot tea to comfort the soul and on this particular day, I accompanied my tea with a Godiva box of chocolate truffles – a total indulgence, but I forgive myself because I don't smoke and my bedroom is tidy. (It's not).
Taking these moments to pause, sip tea and take stock, keep me happy.
They're my way of stopping time.
There's nothing more wonderful and important at times than just taking that time to focus on small, comforting home comforts. Love that dress!
Haha! My Bedroom is tidy (its not!). Love it!
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Contractor group seeks stellar performers in procurement
By on	 September 28, 2012 Procurement
The Coalition for Government Procurement is taking nominations for this year's Excellence in Partnership Awards, which honors acquisition officials who have made significant strides in promoting and using multiple-award contracts. Nominations are accepted for the following categories through Oct. 1: For contractors and government agenncies that have developed significant innovative solutions resulting in savings through sound acquisition planning and development, and well defined contracting requirements: Contractor Savings Award Government Savings Award (Civilian) Government Savings Award (DoD) For individuals or offices that facilitated open communication between government and industry during the acquisition process and effectively breaking down communication barriers to create a…
Federal procurement officials dispel industry myths
Building on an effort to improve communications between federal agencies and industry about government contracts, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy released part two of its "Myth-Busting" campaign to address misconceptions from industry. The memo reiterates the importance of "early, frequent and constructive engagement with industry," especially for high-risk procurements and large information technology projects, that former OFPP administrator Dan Gordon introduced in a memo last year. That memo directed agencies to share more information with contractors. Here are four of the eight myths OFPP listed in its memo, which was released today by Acting Administrator Lesley Field: Myth: "The best way…
Feds and contractors need to talk more, agencies say
By on	 March 30, 2012 Procurement
A handful of agencies are taking steps to improve coordination between program managers, contracting officers and contractors in hopes of delivering less wasteful, more effective IT acquisitions. The Energy Department, for example, is using a series of agency-wide meetings to share ideas on what's being bought and what contracts are used in certain information technology arenas, such as mobility, open government and geospatial, Pete Tseronis, the department's chief technology officer, said at the Acquisition Excellence conference Thursday in Washington, D.C. Companies can attend the events and network with the agency's program managers and contracting officers, Tseronis said. But he has heard…


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Tara Chatschaturian, a senior benefit specialist with the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan, joined the organization 10 years ago and has never regretted it for a moment.
"ASEBP is an all-around fantastic employer," says Chatschaturian. "I love the culture and how they set themselves apart."
The organization administers benefits to many of Alberta's teachers, principals, superintendents and other public education sector employees. Apart from rewarding work, the organization sets itself apart through a suite of generous employee benefits, including health and wellness spending accounts, learning and development funds and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, among others.
Four times a year, the organization holds a life event celebration for employees. "It's a coming together as a big family to show photos, enjoy some snacks and have a celebration," says chief executive officer Kelli Littlechilds. "People bring in their new babies, introduce their new spouse or show pictures of a newly purchased home."
On Tranquil Tuesdays and Thursdays, employees can book a 15-minute massage from a professional masseuse who comes on-site. "It's just the perfect amount of time," says Chatschaturian. "They focus on the stress area — head, shoulders and upper and lower back. Then you go back to your desk and you're good to go for the afternoon."
Every new employee participates in a two-day MHFA training workshop offered by a fellow ASEBP employee who's also a certified instructor through the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
"It helps internally, but we also have some 60,000 school employees and their families whom we support," says Littlechilds. "It's very easy to call in sick if you have the flu or a cold. It's not so easy if you're struggling with a mental health issue. We're trying to remove that stigma."
All employees have one paid day per year to volunteer with an approved charitable organization, and each employee also has a learning and development fund based on their position and the educational opportunities they're pursuing. This fund is meant for external courses or certifications related either to the work they're currently doing or other possible opportunities to pursue within the organization.
Once every two years, the organization holds an off-site Day of Learning for the entire staff. Employees from across departments at all levels give presentations on work-related projects or initiatives. "We ask them to tell us about the work they do, the things they're proud of," says Littlechilds. "It shows how we all contribute and how we all serve our members."
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Declassified documents reveal that the CIA used "weird" and "unusual" methods to experimentally induce amnesia in human guinea pigs
(Natural News) For longer than many of the people reading this have even been alive, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been engaged in a massive psychological operation (psy-op) of covert mind-control warfare – this being a key component of its deep state schemes all around the world. And one of the agency's more bizarre mind-control applications of the past involved induced amnesia, declassified documents reveal, the techniques of which have been described as both "weird" and "unusual."
As part of its infamous MKUltra program of mind-control and human experimentation, the CIA has been actively engaged in all sorts of top-secret – and mostly illegal – activities against innocent human beings. And thanks to documents recently obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), many of the dark and dirty details of what the CIA has been up to are now public record – the revelations of which are nothing short of chilling.
"MK-ULTRA was created on April 13, 1953, when CIA director Allen Dulles approved Helms's proposal to develop the 'covert use' of biological and chemical materials," explain Jeffrey St. Clair and Alexander Cockburn in a lengthy piece for CounterPunch.com about how MKUltra first emerged, and how the CIA covertly used it for many years without scrutiny.
"One of the CIA's first grants to an outside contractor was to a psychiatrist who claimed that he could use electro-shock therapy to produce a state of total amnesia 'or excruciating pain," they further add about how the CIA routinely violated the Nuremberg Code in an effort to brainwash and basically lobotomize its victims.
For more related news about the evils of the CIA, be sure to visit CIA.Fetch.news.
The CIA is the deep state embodied, suggests Greenewald
John Greenewald Jr. has compiled many more details about this and hundreds of other CIA malfeasances on a website he put together called The Black Vault. Here, anyone can pull up all sorts of now-declassified documents showing what the CIA has been up to all these years – and with the help and approval of our "representatives" in Congress, no less.
And while some would erroneously contend that the CIA now operates in a more above-board way, providing greater disclosure as to its actions, Greenewald contends that this is hardly the case.
"Are the CIA still trying to cover up projects that took place in the '50s and '60s? In my opinion, yes," Greenewald says.
"They are trying to cover it up, and that is evidenced not just by what I went through to get the documents, but the documents themselves," he adds. "So you'll see through these records they were doing a lot of different types of research with drugs on cats and dogs and other animals."
Before the CIA even got so far as to start experimenting on humans in secret, Greenewald says the agency was victimizing innocent animals to refine its methods – only to later apply what was learned to secret human experimentation programs.
By disguising these secret activities and programs under various codenames, the CIA was then able to get away with committing all sorts of crimes against humanity under the guise of protecting "national security." And while we've since learned the names of many of these secret programs and what they entailed, there are still many more that are unknown – meaning there's no telling the depths of evil that's taken place within the CIA.
"There's … one document that specifically breaks down multiple project proposals, but the majority of project names on the document are redacted," Greenewald says.
"That means that whatever these projects were, they won't even tell you the name of the project, let alone what they were doing. It shows that the entire story is not yet out – which is contrary to what the CIA wants us to believe."
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Home / Heritage / Largest village in Lincolnshire welcomes you
Largest village in Lincolnshire welcomes you
Melanie Burton
It might be classed as a village but Heckington in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire thinks and acts very much like a small town.
With lots of fine buildings, visitor attractions, a museum, community swimming pool and even its own railway station, not to mention its easy access to the major A17 road network, Heckington is a popular place to live, work and visit.
HECKINGTON SHOW
2017 is a special year for the quiet but busy village because it is celebrating 150 years of the Heckington Show – a milestone, but truly remarkable when you realise that in that century and a half it has grown to become Britain's biggest village show.
Staged on sixty-five acres of land, the show is run by Heckington Agricultural Society and features something for everyone from athletics, cycling and showjumping to live music, fireworks and living history displays.
The show, which will be held over the weekend of 28th–29th July, retains many original Victorian features – Shire horses and the flower show come to mind – but the enthusiasm and energy of the show committee and the wider community have driven the show forward to offer a great country day out for all.
Around 35,000 people a year are drawn by the special blend of village show charm and county show quality and this year's celebration show promises to be extra special.
The Main Ring sees not one but two star attractions. Sunday features the Big Pete Monster Truck while the Saturday programme has the J C Balls Digger Dance supported by Ye Olde Redtail Falconry and the Red Devils Parachute Team and continues with the usual stunning firework concert.
The 2017 event also features tribute band Queen II – the chance for everyone to join the birthday party.
The excitement spreads far beyond the main ring with trade stands bringing together international brands such as Joules, Land Rover and John Deere with local groups such as Heckington Guides & Scouts and St Andrew's Church Tea Tent offering homemade cakes served in a delightfully vintage style.
Taking part also means Lincolnshire farmers can see how their breeds shape up against the best of the rest and brings to the show competitors and judges, dog lovers, rabbit enthusiasts, antique collectors, talented craftsmen and an incredible mix of living history displays that make up the show's Heritage Zone.
Show general secretary Sarah Gray said: "This is another area that exemplifies the continuous innovation that makes it such a wonderful weekend – try out life as a Roman or Viking soldier, meet suffragettes and mint coins to pick just a few options.
"Other more recent and equally enjoyable corners of the show include a food court promoting the best of Lincolnshire produce and a larger than ever Activity Zone."
Heckington Show has its origins in the village's 900-year-old feast week linked to the Feast of St Mary. A country show can be traced back to 1863 and the current site has been the Show's venue since 1867.
There is no wonder that Heckington is dubbed the largest village in Lincolnshire when it has as much to offer its community in terms of services, facilities and heritage as the small towns that surround it.
It also has a range of independent businesses from pet supplies, butchers and greengrocers to hairdressers, florists and fast food outlets.
Add to that a church that is one of the finest medieval churches in England and a working windmill that is the only one of its kind in the country, it is not difficult to see why the village is so popular.
The village has a number of attractions which draw visitors from far and wide.
The beautiful St Andrew's Church is one such attraction. Built in the 1300s in the decorated style of the period. it is a true medieval church. Adorned inside and out with many statues, gargoyles, beasts, royal faces, angels and animals leaping from the world and imagination of the 14th century stone carvers, it contains the finest grouping of Easter sepulchre, sedalia and piscina in the country.
One of the village's most popular businesses is Lindsey James ladieswear, which was set up in 1993 by Jan Palmer and supplies a wide range of garments from casualwear to occasion wear in sizes 10 to 32 and attracts customers from far and wide.
Having outgrown two original premises, in September 2002 the business moved to a converted barn in Heckington Fen with a tea shop attached, full disabled facilities and free car parking.
However, it moved back into the village in 2014 and is now a well-established part of the street scene located in the former Oak Public House building.
The village even has its own swimming pool open from May to September to all age groups and facilities. Heckington Pool is a community facility operated and maintained by volunteers, funded from pool takings and community fundraising/donations.
It offers public swimming, family time, one-to-one sessions and group lessons/water confidence sessions, Toddler Splash time and a very successful summer swim school.
It also offers exclusive ladies evening swims which are always popular, Adult Swim sessions so that couples and men can have their own pool time too and Twilight Swim late evening sessions.
HECKINGTON WINDMILL
Heckington's Windmill is a unique landmark attraction and a magnet for visitors, being the only eight-sailed windmill in western Europe and the sole survivor of just seven such mills built in the UK.
Thanks to a £1.2 million Heritage Lottery grant, the mill has undergone a regeneration programme. The grant, obtained by the Heckington Windmill Trust, enabled the Trust to buy the rest of the buildings on the windmill site and redevelop it to include a new spacious visitor centre with exhibition area and innovative educational displays, a new disabled lift providing direct level access onto the ground floor of the mill and a new visitor centre entrance and mill shop.
The visitor centre which was the old granary will open to the public this month.
Miller Jim Bailey said: "We are waiting for the information and display boards to come. But the visitor centre will open to the public on 17th July although there will be a formal opening later in the year.
"Work goes on at the windmill as usual and the new millstones, which will be accessible to disabled people, will be installed later in the summer.
"The new tea room is open and is doing very well. It is attracting lots of visitors and they are enjoying the new menu and the cakes that are made with our own flour in our own onsite bakery."
The mill is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon but from 17th July it will open every day throughout the summer holidays.
The mill was originally built as a five-sailed mill in 1830 by Edward Ingledew of Gainsborough for Michael Hare. Following a severe thunderstorm which blew off the cap and sails, it was repaired in 1892. The repairs were carried out by John Pocklington using a cap and eight sails from a windmill in Boston. The bricks from the Boston mill were recycled and used to build the millhouse that stands at the front of the site.
Heckington Mill ceased work in 1946 and deteriorated until it was purchased by Kesteven County Council in 1953 and made safe. The mill underwent restoration in 1986 and further major repairs were carried out in 2004.
The original eight sails that you see at Heckington today were not built for the tower that now stands on the site. The cap overhangs the tower bricks, confirming that it came from a different mill.
When the new sails were fitted in 2014, it was the first time that all eight sails had been replaced since it was installed in 1892.
John Pocklington purchased the mill tower and bakehouse for £250 in 1891 and the Pocklington family lived at the mill for more than 100 years. At the height of its working life, the mill frequently worked around the clock. Forty sacks of grain (five tonnes) per day were often exceeded.
HECKINGTON LIBRARY
Thanks to the parish council, a redundant church building that it bought three years ago has been transformed into a new village community centre which is also the Parish Council chambers.
Situated opposite the village's St Andrew's Church, it is also home to Heckngton's first static library.
Although small in comparison to the larger libraries such as Sleaford, the library is based on the ground floor with wheelchair and pushchair access and it is exclusively volunteer run.
Chairman of the parish council, Jan Palmer, said the library is housed in the village Community Building in St Andrews Street.
"This is the old church rooms, which the council bought and renovated about five years ago. Now we have the council office in there, which is open 9am to 12noon Monday to Friday, our council chambers for meetings and a meeting room which we also rent out.
"The Heckington Voluntary Car Service also has an office there, to arrange their appointments to transport their patients.
"The library is on the ground floor, so is easily accessible and totally run by volunteers and it is not unusual for there to be 300 visitors to the library a month."
STYLE AND SERVICE IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE
New vitality was breathed into The Oak when Jan Palmer relocated her well established fashion store, Lindsey James, to the heart of the village at 1 Boston Road.
"It was a significant move for us," said Jan, "with long standing as well as new customers appreciating the ease of access, plentiful parking as well as the spacious and naturally lit interior. Of course, the dedicated staff and focus on providing a memorable shopping experience for each customer came here too."
At Lindsey James you will find a collection of top quality brands ranging from casual to occasion wear in sizes 10 to 30. This season's summer collections feature many floral prints and a return of vibrant pinks, turquoise, coral and greens.
"These are such versatile and flattering palettes which mix well with navy and block colours," explained Jan. "When I am buying I bear in mind that customers could be planning anything from their holiday wardrobe, to a visit to Buckingham Palace, to a special family event."
The choice of occasion wear has options for a broad age range, with three generations of one family recently visiting to find mother of the bride and wedding guest outfits.
Jan said: "In this setting we can offer a personal shopping experience, ensuring that that there are no clashes in design or colourways. Our range of accessories including hats, hatinators, shoes, hand or clutch bags and jewellery means we are able to co-ordinate the complete look."
Lindsey James is proud to be a major sponsor of the Lincolnshire Life Food & Drink Awards for 2017, sponsoring the Wedding Venue of the Year category. With entries for this year's competition open, Jan and her team are looking forward to the awards night later in the autumn.
Jan combines her busy life as a businesswoman with a role as chairperson of the Parish Council, always engaged in ensuring the community receives the expected level of service.
Jan added: "I thoroughly enjoy getting to know my customers and ensuring they leave Lindsey James feeling good in the clothes they have purchased. Equally, I like to give back to the village and the community which has supported me for so long."
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August in Puerto Rico sees the greatest amount of rainfall during the year and signals the begining of an increased chance of severe tropical weather that lasts until September. Temperatures generally peak around August and travel during this off-season has become more popular in recent years.
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During the early morning hours of an average August day in Puerto Rico, you can expect the temperature will be in the vicinity of 81.0 degrees. In August, temperatures typically rise to around 86.9 degrees by early afternoon. By the early evening hours in August the temperature will generally fall to somewhere in the vicinity of 81.2 degrees. For the month of August as a whole, temperatures in Puerto Rico average around 82.0 degrees.
Rain is least likely to occur in Puerto Rico during August around 11:00 AM, and it is most likely to occur around 2:00 AM. To the extent thunderstorms occur in Puerto Rico during August, they are most likely to occur around 2:00 PM, as shown in the following table.
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