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January 4, 2013 by Medcon Benefit Systems Group, Inc.
Form W-2 Reporting Requirements
Affordable Care Act, Dallas benefits consultant, employee benefits, Health Care Reform, MedCon Benefit Systems Group Inc, PPACA, W-2 Reporting
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to report the aggregate cost of employer-sponsored group health plan coverage on their employees' Forms W-2. The purpose of the reporting requirement is to provide information to employees regarding how much their health coverage costs. The reporting does not mean that the cost of the coverage is taxable to employees.
This reporting requirement was originally effective for the 2011 tax year (for the W-2 Forms due by the end of January 2012). However, the IRS later made reporting optional for 2011 for all employers. The IRS further delayed the reporting requirement for small employers (those that file fewer than 250 Forms W-2) by making it optional for these employers until further guidance is issued. For the larger employers, the reporting requirement is mandatory for the 2012 Forms W-2 (that must be issued by the end of January 2013).
The IRS has provided interim guidance on how employers should comply with the Form W-2 reporting requirement. This guidance was first issued in April 2011 in Notice 2011-28. The IRS then revised and clarified its interim guidance by releasing Notice 2012-9 on Jan. 3, 2012. Notice 2012-9 provides technical reporting information for employers that include health coverage cost information on Forms W-2 for 2012 and later years. Employers that voluntarily comply with the reporting requirement for 2011 may also rely on the IRS's interim guidance in Notice 2012-9.
This MedCon Benefit Systems, Inc. Legislative Brief describes the Form W-2 reporting requirement, including guidance provided by the IRS in Notice 2012-9.
Form W-2 Reporting Requirement
Section 9002(a) of ACA provides that employers must disclose the aggregate cost of applicable employer-sponsored coverage provided to employees on the Form W-2. Section 9002(a) specifically adds this information to the list of other items that must be included on the Form W-2. These items include information such as the individual's name, social security number, wages, tax deducted, the total amount incurred for dependent care assistance under a dependent care assistance program and the amount contributed to any health savings account (HSA) by the employee or his or her spouse.
The inclusion of this information on the Form W-2 does not change the requirements with respect to taxable income, or the tax exclusion for amounts paid for medical care or coverage. Those items are addressed in another portion of the tax law that is not affected by this change. However, this information may be used to determine whether a plan is a "Cadillac plan" for purposes of the excise tax on high-cost health plans that will take effect in 2018.
The IRS has clarified that the reporting rule does not require an employer to issue a Form W-2 including the aggregate cost of coverage to an individual if the employer does not otherwise have to issue a W-2 for that person. For example, an employer would not have to issue a Form W-2 to a retiree or other former employee receiving no reportable compensation.
Employers Subject to the Reporting Requirement
In general, all employers that provide applicable employer-sponsored coverage must comply with the Form W-2 reporting requirement. This includes government entities, churches and religious organizations, but does not include Indian tribal governments or tribally chartered corporations wholly owned by an Indian tribal government.
For 2012, small employers are not subject to the reporting requirement. Small employers will continue to be exempt from the reporting requirement for later years, unless and until the IRS issues further guidance.
An employer is considered a small employer if it had to file fewer than 250 Forms W-2 for the prior calendar year. Thus, if an employer is required to file fewer than 250 Forms W-2 for 2011, the employer would not be subject to the reporting requirement for 2012. The IRS has indicated that the Internal Revenue Code's aggregation rules do not apply for purposes of determining whether an employer filed fewer than 250 Forms W-2 for the prior year. However, if an employer files fewer than 250 Forms W-2 only because it uses an agent to file them, the employer does not qualify for the small employer exemption.
Coverage That Must Be Reported
Under the Form W-2 reporting requirement, the information that must be reported relates to "applicable employer-sponsored coverage." Applicable employer-sponsored coverage is, with respect to any employee, coverage under any group health plan made available to the employee by the employer which is excludable from the employee's gross income under Code section 106.
For purposes of this reporting requirement, it does not matter whether the employer or the employee pays for the coverage – it is the aggregate cost of the coverage that must be reported. The aggregate cost of the coverage is determined using rules similar to those used for determining the applicable premiums for purposes of COBRA continuation coverage. It must be determined on a calendar year basis.
Some types of coverage do not need to be reported on the Form W-2 under this requirement. These are:
Coverage under a dental or vision plan that is not integrated into a group health plan providing other types of health coverage;
Coverage under a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA);
Coverage under a multiemployer plan;
Coverage for long-term care;
Coverage under a self-insured group health plan that is not subject to COBRA (such as a church plan);
Coverage provided by the government primarily for members of the military and their families;
Excepted benefits, such as accident or disability income insurance, liability insurance, or workers' compensation insurance;
Coverage for a specific disease or illness or hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity insurance, provided the coverage is offered as independent, noncoordinated benefits and payment for the benefits is taxable to the employee; and
Coverage under an employee assistance program (EAP), wellness program or on-site medical clinic if the employer does not charge COBRA beneficiaries a premium for the benefits.
The reporting requirement does not apply to amounts contributed to an Archer medical savings account (Archer MSA) or amounts contributed to an HSA. Those amounts are already required to be separately accounted for on the Form W-2.
Also, salary reduction contributions to a health flexible spending arrangement (FSA) under a cafeteria plan are not required to be reported. However, if the amount of the health FSA for the plan year (including optional employer flex credits) exceeds the salary reduction elected by the employee for the plan year, the amount of the health FSA minus the salary reduction election for the health FSA must be reported.
Example: ABC Company maintains a cafeteria plan that offers permitted taxable benefits (including cash) and qualified nontaxable benefits (including a health FSA). The plan offers a flex credit in the form of a match of each employee's salary reduction contribution. Sandy makes a $700 salary reduction election for a health FSA. ABC Company provides an additional $700 to the health FSA to match Sandy's salary reduction election. The amount of the health FSA for Sandy for the plan year is $1,400. The amount of Sandy's health FSA ($1,400) for the plan year exceeds the salary reduction election ($700) for the plan year. ABC Company must include $700 ($1,400 health FSA amount minus $700 salary reduction) in determining the aggregate reportable cost.
In addition, employers may include in the Form W-2 reportable amount the cost of coverage that is not required to be included in the aggregate reportable cost, such as HRA coverage, provided the coverage is applicable employer-sponsored coverage and is calculated under a permissible method.
Methods of Reporting
Coverage Provided after Termination of Employment
If an employer provides coverage (such as continuation coverage) to an employee who terminates employment during the year, the employer may apply any reasonable method of reporting the cost of coverage for that year, as long as that method is used consistently for all employees. Regardless of the method used, an employer does not have to report any amount for an employee who requests a Form W-2 before the end of the calendar year in which the employee terminated employment.
Example: Bob is an employee of XYZ Company on January 1, and continues employment through April 25. Bob had individual coverage under XYZ Company's group health plan through April 30, with a cost of coverage of $350 per month. Bob elected continuation coverage for the six months following termination of employment, covering the period May 1 through October 31, for which he paid $350 per month. XYZ Company will have applied a reasonable method of reporting Bob's cost of coverage if it uses either of the following methods consistently for all employees who terminate coverage during the year:
Reports $1,400 as the reportable cost under the plan for the year, covering the four months during which Bob performed services and had coverage as an active employee; or
Reports $3,500 as the reportable cost under the plan for the year, covering both the monthly periods during which Bob performed services and had coverage as an active employee, and the monthly periods during which Bob had continuation coverage under the plan.
Programs with Non-reportable Benefits
Also, if a program offers benefits that must be reported, and other benefits that are not subject to reporting, an employer may use any reasonable allocation method to determine the cost of the portion of the program providing a reportable benefit. If the portion of the program that provides a reportable benefit is only incidental in comparison to the portion of the program providing other benefits, the employer is not required to include either portion of the cost on the Form W-2.
Coverage Periods Spanning Calendar Years
If a coverage period, such as the final payroll period of a calendar year, includes December 31 and continues into the next calendar year, the employer has the following options:
Treat the coverage as provided during the calendar year that includes December 31;
Treat the coverage as provided during the following calendar year; or
Allocate the cost of coverage between each of the two calendar years using a reasonable allocation method that is consistently applied to all employees. The allocation method should generally relate to the number of days in the period of coverage that fall within each of the two calendar years.
Compliance Steps for Employers
Employers that file 250 or more Forms W-2 for 2011 will have to comply with the reporting requirement for 2012 (W-2 Forms provided in January 2013). These employers should ensure that they (or their payroll providers) are prepared to gather the health coverage information in advance of having to complete the Forms W-2 for 2012. In doing so, they should make sure they can identify the applicable employer-sponsored coverage that was provided to each employee and be prepared to calculate the aggregate cost of that coverage.
Employers may also have to address questions from employees regarding whether their health benefits are taxable under this new requirement. They can assure employees that this reporting is for informational purposes only, to show employees the value of their health care benefits so they can be more informed consumers. The amount reported does not affect tax liability, as the value of the employer contribution to health coverage continues to be excludible from an employee's income, and it is not taxable.
MedCon Benefit Systems, Inc. will continue to update you if additional information becomes available with respect to this reporting requirement.


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December 1, 2016 2:56 pm PT
SELLER: Debbie Harry
LOCATION: Roxbury, CT
SIZE: 2,685 square feet, 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
YOUR MAMA'S NOTES: Though the various property record databases and other online resources we perused are more than just a mite perplexing it looks like Debbie Harry sold a rural retreat near the scenic and historic Connecticut community of Roxbury for $785,000 even though it appears she'd only purchased the property six months earlier for $625,000. For the record, the New York Post reported last week Miz Harry purchased the property for $785,000 but all the property record databases we peeped indicate the bucolic retreat was acquired by the septuagenarian new wave pioneer in early June (2016) for $625,000. A separate transaction, apparently for the same property, was recorded three weeks later in the amount of $185,000 with Miz Harry as the buyer but it's unclear why there are two transactions three weeks apart and/or if there were actually two parcels involved in the deal.
Whether Miz Harry is in fact the seller or the buyer — Bueller? Bueller? Anyone? Bueller? — digital marketing materials from when the house was available on the open market in September and October (2016), first at $849,000 and then at $825,000, show the 3.47-acre mostly wooded property sits down a dirt lane and includes an updated 2,685-square-foot clapboard-sided saltbox-style residence that dates to 1795 and is configured with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. According to floor plans we turned up, the unexpectedly large and loft-like if low-ceilinged combination living/dining room measures 28-feet wide and 32-feet long and features a fireplace, rustic exposed wood beams, vintage wide plank wood floors, and French doors that open to a stone patio. At nearly 20-feet long the adjacent kitchen, jazzed up with slab marble counter tops, up-to-date stainless steel designer appliances and a vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams, is certainly large enough to accommodate a good-sized dining table but none-the-less looks a wee bit skimpy on counter space. A handful of steps down from the kitchen, an expansive service area incorporates a double-windowed and unusually spacious half bathroom for guests, an over-sized laundry room that does double duty as a pantry, and a brick-floored screened porch. A small lofted area on top of the powder and laundry rooms is accessible by a forbiddingly narrow staircase.
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A Question of Origins
Saturday at 10:00am
Level 2, Room 16
Clarence Janzen
Creation Ministries International (Exhibitor Booth: G9)
Gospel Proclamation
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Examines the creation/evolution issue in light of foundational doctrines, including the gospel. Replacing God's Word with man-made ideas has implications for churches and youth. Includes scientific evidences to support biblical creation that will encourage and equip believers to share their faith.
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Clarence was taught the inerrant Word of God as a child, including 6-day creation. He later realized that many Christians believe in man-made creation ideas. Clarence desires to combine his love for science and the Word of God to teach that science really does support that the Bible is infallible.
Engaging Minority-Language Churches through Oral Bible Translation
Brendon Yoder
Canada Institute of Linguistics (Exhibitor Booth: D2)
Going Global - Cross Cultural Mission
Most minority language communities are strongly oral, yet traditional Bible translation programs have produced print Scriptures. This talk presents how we are using an Oral Bible Translation process to engage local church leaders in the translation process, producing both print and audio Scripture.
Brendon Yoder has served in Indonesia with Wycliffe Bible Translators for 15 years. He is currently helping facilitate Oral Bible Translation in the Abawiri and Sikari languages. In addition, he is assistant professor at the Canada Institute of Linguistics in Langley.
Going Public: The Gospel's Impact on Politics and Public Policy
Levi Minderhoud
Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada (Exhibitor Booth: B5)
Justice (Social & Environmental)
Many Christians limit the good news of the gospel to the message of how to be saved, yet the gospel affects all aspects of life. One mission field is the realm of politics. Without the gospel, humanity's sense of justice, truth, and righteousness have no firm foundation.
Levi Minderhoud is the BC Manager for the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada. His mission field is the political realm, encouraging Christians to bring their faith to bear into their political engagement and bringing a biblical perspective to our civil authorities.
Harmony: The Secret Sauce for Missional Effectiveness
Mark Jonah
Prairie College (Exhibitor Booth: B4)
Harmony often plays second fiddle to mission, vision, and core values in Christian organizations.
Mark is the Academic Dean at Prairie College located in Three Hills. Trained in music and worship ministry, Mark puts his academic and administrative skills together in creative ways to lead the faculty at Prairie College.
Joyful Exiles
Kevin Palau, Rick McKinley
Luis Palau Association
Local Mission & Church Planting
Rick and Kevin will teach on the theology of exile and how Jesus desires for His people to be both prophetic witness and faithful presence of Christ in their communities joyfully announcing the reign of God.
Speakers' Biographies:
Kevin helps lead TogetherPDX, a sustainable, united movement of churches in Portland, Oregon. His book, Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel, describes the ongoing impact of the movement. Rick McKinley is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Community in Portland, Oregon.
Reaching the Community Through Sports
Charles Millette
SIM Canada (Exhibitor Booth: M4)
We believe that sports ministry serves as a powerful tool for the Church to build relationships with young people and share with them the hope of the gospel. Much more than a sports coach, these "life coaches" are mentoring and loving young people, and walking with them through life's challenges.
We are a French and English, Quebec & New Brunswick, creative and planning mix! After spending 5 years in Peru, we have now returned to Canada to initiate a Sports Friends Canada ministry.
Recognizing & Uncovering Hidden Talent
Caryn Young
North American Baptists, Inc. (Exhibitor Booth: D7)
Disciple Making
We are surrounded by unidentified talent in the kingdom of God which limits potential and effectiveness. We will discuss how to discover and unlock unique God-given talents and contributions in ourselves and others.
Caryn has held leadership positions in both corporate and ministry settings. Currently she serves as a director of International Missions at the NAB, Inc., and is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. She is a gifted Bible teacher, communicator, & coach, and described as a bold, discerning visionary.
Suffering: A Counter-Cultural Catalyst in God's Upside-Down Kingdom
Pioneers Canada (Exhibitor Booth: J7, K7)
Preparing for and Supporting Mission
Reframing our understanding of suffering as a catalyst for gospel proclamation and perseverance in missional living. Through a solid theological understanding of suffering and kingdom character, we can endure the hardships of cross-cultural service for the purpose and glory of Jesus.
Daniel Mills is the Lead Pastor of Unionville Alliance Church in Markham, Ontario. He has previously pastored churches in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United States. His missional heart is to see the church launch into local and global gospel proclamation to reach the nations for Jesus!
Child Sex Trafficking and How to Stop it
Cathy Peters, Glenn Burchart
Be Amazing Campaign (Exhibitor Booth: J12)
Cathy, Glenn, and Kate address the crime of child sex trafficking and how to prevent it. The church needs to be aware of the rapid growth of this global crime due to unregulated technology, limited law enforcement, & little prevention education, in order to stop it.
Cathy is a BC anti-human trafficking educator, speaker, & advocate presenting to the public, politicians, and police in BC; she is known nationally & internationally. Glenn, a retired VPD officer, helps people transition out of prison. Kate founded We Thrive Foundation to stop sexual exploitation.
Education as Mission: Hope for the Future
Harold Klassen
TeachBeyond (Exhibitor Booth: E8)
Education is facing radical change around the world. Systems that ignore God while studying His world have been exposed as inadequate to prepare the next generation to flourish in this world or the next. There is an unprecedented opportunity for the church to retake the leadership role it once had.
Harold Klassen has served with TeachBeyond since 1977. He worked at the Black Forest Academy in Germany in various roles including teacher, librarian, computer technician, and high school principal. Since 1998 he has been an educational consultant working with teachers in 20 countries worldwide.
Engaging Young People: Social Media, Mental Health, and Identity
Amy Deutscher
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries (Exhibitor Booth: H5)
Increasingly, young people report self-diagnosing on social media with mental health labels that powerfully shape how they view themselves. Amy and Dan discuss the impacts of social media and the importance of person-first language that places people, made in the image of God, before a diagnosis.
Amy is the Youth Resource Developer at Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. She has a passion for seeing young people thrive and has been working alongside them voluntarily and in paid positions for close to 15 years! She has degrees in psychology, counselling, and theology.
Equipped and Ready to Serve
Scott Gillespie
Action International Ministries (Exhibitor Booth: E6)
What do you have that you can use to serve God? In this seminar, we will see that each of us has been given 8 gifts and abilities by God to serve Him. We will talk about what they are and how they can be used.
Scott has been in full-time ministry for 40 years, 20 years serving First Nations and Metis communities and 20 years serving with ACTION in overseas service. He has traveled to several countries over the years.
How to Share the Gospel in Love and Truth to Muslims
Mark Lori Amini
Hayate Abadi Ministries (Exhibitor Booth: B2)
I was in the darkness of Islam and the Lord brought me out of that darkness, I have been called by the Lord to share His Gospel in love and truth to Muslims around the world using Satellite, Radio and Web to make disciples for the Lord.
After I was saved by His grace, the Lord called me to share His gospel to the lost, especially Muslims. After training and Bible school and ordination, I am an evangelist and pastor. For years I came to Vancouver to share the gospel on the street, and have spent the last 16 years broadcasting.
Missional Nomads: Digital Era Tentmakers
Ari Rocklin
Tentmaking As Mission
You've heard about digital nomads but have you heard of Missional Nomads? Apostle Paul was the first missional nomad: self-employed, traveling & moving frequently. Today the world is open (even in closed to the Gospel countries) for people who work remotely to live and work wherever they desire.
Ari desires to see new tentmakers leave for places where Jesus' name is not yet known. He is an inspiring, passionate, and entertaining speaker at many missions conferences, seminars, and Bible schools around the world. He is based in the Gulf Islands
Reaching the Most Resistant People Group for Jesus
Serge M
Life in Messiah International (Exhibitor Booth: D8)
Jewish People have been the most resistant people group to reach for Jesus historically. But there is hope! And it's full of evidence! This seminar will briefly cover the causes for Jewish resistance to Jesus and share some principles for overcoming those barriers.
Serge, born and raised in Russia, is married to Julie and has 4 kids. He studied at Moody Bible Institute (BA) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (MDiv), and has served with Life in Messiah since 2012, reaching the Jewish people with the gospel. He is Associate Pastor at Bellevue Bible Church.
Unity and the Great Omission
Christian Ministers Association Canada
Coming to know the great love the Father has for us changes everything. He desires that we become free and unbound in our relationship with Him and others. Union with Him unlocks the door to a unity with others that is truly amazing. It is entirely possible.
Steve currently serves as the President of the Christian Ministers Association Canada, CMA, a fellowship of relationally connected ministers, Serving those outside of traditional denominational lines, with relationship, community, and credentials.
(CANCELLED) - Reach the Unreached
Saturday at 3:30pm
Abraham Elavatta India
Hope India Mission (Exhibitor Booth: I5)
Buddhism started from Bihar State where I work as a missionary. For Buddhists, this is the main pilgrimage center. There is a great opportunity to reach them locally and globally.
At 17, due to depression and problems, he wanted to commit suicide. While preparing to write a suicide note, he heard a voice to read the Bible and found Eccl. 7:16-18. Since 1984 he has been a missionary to a place known as the Graveyard of Missionaries.
A Culture of Life
Susan Penner
Life Culture Canada
With abortion and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in the headlines, Christians are looking for ways to navigate matters of life with wisdom, courage, and grace. This seminar is an opportunity to learn more about abortion, MAiD, and what the church can do to support a culture of life.
Susan Penner is the executive director of Life Culture Canada, a pro-life organization that focuses on both education and practical support for women. Susan is a leading voice for the pro-life movement in Canada and knows how to communicate the pro-life message in a positive way.
Arab and Jew: One in Messiah
Adam Gabeli
ICEJ Canada (Exhibitor Booth: B3)
Can there be peace in the Middle East? This question has plagued historians, politicians and world leaders for almost a century! The answer can be found only in the Prince of Peace, Jesus the Messiah. Come learn how Christians from around the world are bridging the gap and erasing the hatred.
Adam Gabeli has always had a deep love for Israel and the Jewish people. He has learned to serve the global body of Christ in context with his Jewish roots with a heart to see God awaken the church to relate Biblically and appropriately to Israel and the complicated situation in the Region.
Christian Mission and Earthkeeping at Your Own Church
Rick Faw, Samuel Chiu
A Rocha Canada
Are you mobilizing your church to care for God's creation as part of Christian mission? Come hear what works for others in their earthkeeping initiatives within a local church setting, and share your own ideas and experiences.
Rick Faw is Education Director at A Rocha Canada, and Samuel Chiu is Community Engagement Coordinator.
Discipleship: A Global Challenge
KR Paton
Foundations for Living Society (Exhibitor Booth: K11)
Jesus' mandate is to go and make disciples of all nations. The mandate is clear. The how to is not so evident. In this seminar, we will explore the challenge of doing evangelism and discipleship across the world by capitalizing on people movements that are taking place naturally.
KR has served in local church and denominational leadership in Canada and international work in the USA, Kuwait, and Thailand. In 2020, KR and his wife Darlene returned to Canada after 20 years of service internationally, most recently as Pastor of All Nations Church Phuket.
Reaching the 10/40 From Your Own Home
English Language Institute China (ELIC) Canada (Exhibitor Booth: C4)
What happens when the world comes to you? Sharing online: stories from Asia and the Middle East, focusing on the global impact of a digitally connected world.
Sharing Your Faith with Muslims
Greg B
Frontiers (Exhibitor Booth: A1)
Do you have Muslim friends? Almost everyone does. This seminar will talk about ways to share your faith with them in a non-conflictual setting, in ways that can lead to greater understanding, overcoming the barriers that often prevent Muslims from understanding the Gospel.
Greg & Ginette spent 17 years leading a team serving poor Muslims in West Africa. They were regional directors for Frontiers' work in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2020, they moved to Canada to recruit French Canadians to reach unreached Muslims in the French-speaking world and beyond.
5 Gospel Truths for Marriage and Parenting
Lydia Nigh
FamilyLife Canada (Exhibitor Booth: H4)
Are we giving people good advice or Good News? First, we need to know how the Gospel truths apply to our everyday struggles in our marriages and parenting. Then, as we speak these truths to ourselves and are transformed by the Holy Spirit, we can share with those around us who need help and hope.
Lydia equips and empowers professionals and missional leaders to go deeper in their faith, life, and relationships, and to make disciples of Jesus, both locally and globally. Lydia is a mentor, coach, speaker, writer, and networker with SIM and with FamilyLife Canada/P2C.
A New Ancient Way to Engage, Disciple and Get People to Church
Steveston Project
Religious attendance in Canada is waning rapidly. How can we communicate the gospel to a seemingly disinterested audience? This seminar will introduce you to an ancient way that has transformed our own church community, and empowered us, with the Holy Spirit, to see transformation around us.
In 2015, through a series of God-given events, Allen received a new calling. Deeply influenced by the disciple-making movements of the last 30 years and in partnership with the Lower Pacific District of the Evangelical Free Church of Canada, the Steveston Project was birthed.
Hope Advancing in Cambodia
Brian McConaghy
Ratanak International (Exhibitor Booth: F8)
We'll outline the ongoing work of Ratanak Int'l as it seeks to combat human trafficking in Cambodia. We'll share encouraging stories of real people experiencing freedom after slavery. We'll also give updates on creative solutions being employed to impact both individuals and systems of exploitation.
Brian McConaghy's life has been an unlikely journey from RCMP Forensic Specialist to acclaimed human trafficking expert, with a life-long commitment to see hope and life transformation for trafficking survivors in Cambodia. His story has inspired people around the globe.
Involvement in Missions: From Perspective to the Practical
Greg Young
Engineering Ministries International Canada (Exhibitor Booth: E7)
Whether you are a student, in mid-career, or transitioning a lifetime of work and experience into the mission field, we will explore how to identify opportunities, establish "fit", and unpack the rewards and challenges of entering God's work of redemption in your community and around the world.
Greg's mission experience began in 1986 with YWAM as a Mission Builder. After 14 years of practicing architecture in Vancouver, he entered full-time missions with EMI Canada in 2005. Currently EMI Canada's Executive Director, Greg maintains an active role on projects in Canada and around the world.
Putting the Roar Back in the Lionhearted
Daniel MacKinnon
Africa Inland Mission (Exhibitor Booth: B7, C7)
COVID Fatigue? Feel like packing it in and walking away? Living on the edge of burnout? This seminar examines root causes of soul depletion. With stories of Christian leaders, the Biblical narrative of Moses leadership, and identity statements from Ephesians, we will seek to replenish leaders.
Dan has been a pastor, an adjunct professor at Tyndale University, a mentor in a pastors program at Ashland Seminary, has taught in leadership conferences in India, been a speaker and worship leader for church renewal, and taught in the Perspectives Course. He brings 40 years of pastoral experience.
Seeking Unity Among Diversity
Navigating conflict resolution and the challenges of team life as they relate to faith and living in community. Looking through the lens of a team in the Middle East.
Abby works for ELIC Canada. She has a BA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL), and has taught English in the Middle East and Canada. She is passionate about people, their stories, and their unique giftings. Walking alongside individuals who choose to live a life of significance and purpose excites her.
Spirituality and Meaningful Aging
Claudia Rossetto, John Lam
Baptist Housing Ministries Society
Aided by some story-telling, we will explore the role of spirituality as a barrier, and as a bridge towards holding onto a sense of identity, purpose, and meaning in our older years.
Dr. Rossetto is a chaplain at two Baptist Housing Senior Residences. From her research on loneliness and the Gospel, she proposes that Missionary Discipleship alleviates loneliness during the aging journey. Retired Physician John Lam will share stories on how mission supports his older years.
Designing a Faith-Based ESL Program to Impact Your Neighbourhood
Sunday at 12:30pm
Janice GT Penner
ESL Ministry Network
Learn how and why local churches have been offering linguistic and spiritual support to English language learners through faith-based English classes. Some of these volunteer-led programs have existed for more than 25 years. Info from other Canadian programs will also be introduced.
Janice has taught English since 1984 to Canadian immigrants and in Japan, the PRC, ROC and Kazakhstan. She initiated the ESL ministry in 2006. Her academic home is Douglas College.
Raising selfless Teens
Kim Laureen
Fresh Independence Productions
Mission and the Arts
Parenting is not for the fainthearted, and life with technology brings extra challenges. Anxiety is the #1 word we hear, but why? "Raising Selfless Teens" gets real about how tech is affecting us body, mind, & soul. Inspiration found at the family table and the gift of leading by example.
Cofounder of Fresh Independence Productions. Writer, speaker & advocate for youth and families at risk. Director of the award-winning documentary Selfless. Kim says, "Being a mom of 8 has prepared me well, lending authenticity, compassion and understanding to the challenges families face today."
The Different Responses to Jesus
Travis Whims
Discipleship International (Exhibitor Booth: H1)
The message of the gospel from Jesus demanded a response from all its hearers. As we look at the different responses to Jesus through the book of John, we are presented with God's role, our role, and man's response. We will provide tools for sharing the gospel and discipleship.
Travis and his wife Jennifer have 5 children and started full-time with Discipleship International in 2004 leading discipleship training groups in the Lower Mainland. Travis became Director of Discipleship International and his focus internationally has become East Africa and South Asia.
The Endangered Listening Culture
Ivy Clark
Anam Cara Ministries, US
Our world, overtaken by speed and dialogues of the impervious, has reduced relationships from engagement to performance, prizing ableism while neglecting sacred belonging. Learn the ancient practice of wholly listening, a spacious and creational fabric where deep knowing and belonging are held.
Ivy Clark, a Spiritual Director apprenticing with Anam Cara Ministries US, has been supporting women in soul care. She guides directees in unearthing their deep longings while cultivating awareness of God's presence and movement in their lives. She lives on the North Shore with her husband and son.
The Next Soul
Chris Insaidoo
LIFE 3N Relief LBG
Sharing stories on how people come to faith, relating how participants came to know the Lord and what this means in sharing our faith, the urgency of the Gospel – the opportunity we are missing to save the lost. We don't know the "next soul" coming to faith but we know God's Heart for the lost.
Christian has an MA in Missiology, and is the founder of REC, which became OM Ghana. He's been in missions since 1996 and has a passion for the unreached, leadership & discipleship, mobilization, justice & relief. He's married with 3 children. Currently he leads LIFE 3N Relief in Ghana.
Trends in World & Local Missions
Dieter Trefz
Kontakt Canada / Kontaktmission (Exhibitor Booth: G1, G2)
The rapidly changing world is producing some remarkable effects in the way world and local mission efforts are being made by churches, agencies, and individuals. We will examine amazing progress and change happening on both worldwide and local scales. Trends often indicate what God Himself is doing!
Dieter Trefz serves as International Director of Kontaktmission, as Chairman of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft evangelikaler Missionen (Germany), and on the board of Kontakt Canada. He frequently speaks in many countries, and is a constant motivator for international mission and evangelism.
Utilizing Media in Advancing the Gospel
Sam Anderson
AH Ministries International (Exhibitor Booth: K4)
In a world of 7.9 billion people, it is estimated that by the end of 2022 there will be 3.96 billion users of social media. More than half of the world's population is using social media. Through media, it is possible to share Jesus to the ends of the earth.
Sam has served in a media missions organization for the past 13 years, with a heart for reaching those searching for the truth with the message of Jesus Christ. He currently resides in Ontario with his wife and four children.
"A Census was Taken": Opportunities for the Church Created by Recent Immigration
Rick & Patti Love
Love New Canadians (Exhibitor Booth: G8)
This seminar will analyze immigration, ethnocultural, and religious data from Statistics Canada's 2021 Population Census and discuss changing immigration patterns in Canada and the opportunities this creates for churches to develop pathways to Jesus for the new Canadians in our neighbourhoods.
Rick Love is the Director of Love New Canadians and Pastor of Intercultural Ministries at Foothills Alliance Church in Calgary. Patti Love is the Director for Church Engagement with Love New Canadians. They have worked cross-culturally for 28 years.
An Artist's Path
Julie Lowe
Hope2Offer
We live in a physical world but are not to be a part of it spiritually, yet Christian artists are called to live in a world in which the senses rule. How do we communicate the Gospel to an audience known for its hostility towards believers? How do we use our gifts to reach the world He loves?
Since her American debut with the Seattle Symphony at 17, Julie Lowe has performed in Albania, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Japan, Spain and the United States. She has recorded for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and West German Radio.
Ending Poverty Together
Wendy Toews
Food for the Hungry (Exhibitor Booth: F9)
A commercial shows an image of a starving child in Africa and petitions that only you can help. Someone living in homelessness approaches you on the sidewalk and asks for money. What do you do? Can you really make a difference? Join with others to explore God's perspective on the big questions.
Wendy has led workshops on poverty since 2016. She loves to learn together with groups and share ideas about poverty in a different light. She has been to Cambodia and Rwanda to witness firsthand what God is doing through the life-changing effects of the FH philosophy of walking with communities.
Generational Continuity in the Kingdom of God
Level 2, Room 11 /12
Lisa Pak
Finishing the Task
This seminar will look at how the "now" generation can come alongside the "to come" generations and transfer a steadfast faith in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God has not lost a generation and He will not start now.
Reverend Dr. Lisa Pak currently serves as the Global Strategist for Finishing The Task (FTT). Her previous experience includes serving as the Regional Director for Ontario and Nunavut at the Canadian Bible Society, in addition to 14 years of pastoral ministry and church experience.
Igniting a Gospel Flame
Alex Lomangino
ShareWord Global (Exhibitor Booth: C12)
Sharing the Gospel can be tough. We at ShareWord Global want to help make it a little easier. Our Ignite Evangelism workshops teach you to look for the ways God is working in the people around you, how to share your testimony, and most importantly how to introduce Jesus.
Jesus captured his heart at 12. For the last 5 years, Alex has served in Vancouver as a church plant team member & team leader with the CNBC. Now he is the Regional Manager for BC+Yukon with ShareWord Global (formerly Gideons) focusing on evangelism, mobilization, & resourcing local churches.
Intercession: The Manner of Mission
James Eagles
Intercede International (Exhibitor Booth: L1)
Christians have an unbelievable opportunity to impact the world for Christ! However, many do not realize their full potential as Christians. This seminar will address theological and practical ideas and experiences which proclaim that all Christians are called to be Intercessors.
James Eagles is President of Intercede International, and an ordained minister of the gospel. Located in Fort Erie, Ontario, he has served with Intercede International for over 41 years and has visited and ministered to international Mission boards in over 50 nations.
New Opportunities after 30 Years in China
Mark Wollenberg
International China Concern (Exhibitor Booth: I4)
International China Concern began 30 years ago caring for children who had experienced abandonment because they were disabled. While cases of abandonment have decreased, growth for vocational training, support for parents, and therapy continue to increase as ICC serves children with disabilities.
Mark had been a church planter for 25 years before becoming the National Director of Church Mobilization at IJM for 12 years. He recently became the Executive Director of ICC and continues to call the church to engage in justice by caring for vulnerable children with disabilities in China.
The Word Became Fresh
Youngdo Kang, Rochelle Watt
SIM (Exhibitor Booth: M4)
Two groups the church is surrounded by but often unaware of: the hip-hop and spoken word communities. We'll share how God is working in these unique/pioneering missions, what we've learned about these sub-cultures, how to love those in the margins, and how their art forms can encourage the church.
Youngdo is an SIM missionary and works to see the hip-hop community following and sharing Jesus. He's also learning how some aspects of their culture might benefit the church. Rochelle is a spoken-word artist and SIM staff member who uses poetry to witness of God's love, beauty, and the Gospel.
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Good God! You just can't make this stuff up folks!
If you are looking for the "source" of all of Batiisti's campaign ads...................Look no further than the biggest scumbag of all...................Bijoy Datta!! These friggin creeps all stick together don't they! Once again....................."Birds of a feather"!
Nobody on here is questioning whether someone should have legal representation "CourtStreet". The issue is this guy is running for DA, and absolutely should not have been going to the police station to defend this creep. That's why we have a Public Defenders office ,along with plenty of other attorney's that could handle this case. Battisti = Scumbag! And Paul apparently thinks that showing up at various events holding hands with the Senator, that people will just happily support him...…………….WRONG!! He should be careful who he keeps company with. Of course "birds of a feather"!
No OTR, that does NOT deserve praise! I get what you're saying about everyone has the right to legal counsel.....No question. BUT, this guy is running for the DAs office and the first thought that comes to his mind when this happens is to go help the person that just literally mowed down two beautiful young girls. SERIOUSLY? Again, I get your point, but the optics on this for Battisti are absolutely HORRENDOUS!!! So, therefore I have to agree with Seamus...………………………….Scumbag! And that label is nothing unfamiliar to Battisti...………………..he wears it well!
And exactly HOW could that cause concern? Particularly where it concerns Mike Korchak. Cornwell decided not to run, and Korchak decided to run. Why does it have to be more complicated than that. Like I said in my previous post..............If you are looking for skeletons...............look no further than Battisti's closet.
ANYONE supporting Paul Battisti is a fool! This guy has more skeletons in his closet than the Addams Family! Mike Korchak is an honest, hard working, stand up guy with ALL the experience to run the DAs office.
FYI, he almost killed a deputy sheriff! Where do you think Joe "I don't have any connections" Public would be sitting right now? Dooley is a joke! Instead of a robe to go into court, he should put on a big red nose, some makeup, and a pair of clown shoes! It would be way more appropriate attire for him. Just another one of Bijoy's "boys".
NOW he is going to pay it! ONLY after being called out on it in the media. ONLY because of his wife's inheritance money. Something tells me that the tax issue is just the tip of the iceberg. Hang on Paul, this could be a very long and bumpy ride! Stick with what you SEEM to be good at..……………which is, avoiding trials and pleading your clients out. You have absolutely no business even setting foot in the DAs office.
Where the hell is the Sheriff on this???? This SOB almost killed one of his deputies!! He should be out there front and center clamoring for this guy to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Is he afraid of Zikuski?? Is he afraid of Dooley? C'mon Dave......STEP UP!!!!
That last line says it all Diane. With one more question...………….. Who the hell would vote for Paul Battisti if this is the company that he keeps?
This is just plain old hypocrisy at it's finest! Perhaps Mr. Jackson should put down the box of doughnuts, round up all of his "attorney" buddies that are in the video, and re-enact this little puppet show, and wherever he uses the name Cornwell, replace it with Battisti. And maybe, just maybe, we can get a statement from each and every one of those "attorney's" present on this video condemning Mr. Battisti for his tax issues. H..Y..P..O..C..R..I..T..E..S!! Hate to say it, but I actually know a few of them and thought they had SOME integrity. So much for that. They should all be embarrassed and ashamed of themselves. So, Mr. Battisti, that "swooshing" sound you hear is your reputation going down the proverbial toilet.
What threads exactly are you referring to Cat? Please be specific.
The State is supplying $3m / year to operate this facility...................................Have no idea what it is costing to renovate. (Maybe the Sate should have just kept BDC open!) Anything OVER the $3m will most certainly be paid for by Broome County taxpayers.................Along with anyone (these facilities have up to a 75% failure rate) who "drops" out..the taxpayers will eat that too, because these fine folks (who a whole lot of will NOT be from BC) upon departing this facility, will catch the first BC Transit bus (Free) to DSS and sign up for their hard earned benefits. So, you need to show up tomorrow night at the Q&A forum to voice your displeasure..........................Because you can bet that there will be a BUNCH of people there that will be telling everyone about how GREAT this is going to be for BC.
And maybe, this is what the truth sounds like.......................... People know it, but nobody wants to say it.......Particularly in public....................and especially by a politician. There are politicos that feel this way believe it or not. Very sad! The "Treatment" Center is still NOT 100% approved........................Just sayin!


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Amazing! He's a great coach, straight forward and honest. Even though my time with him was short, not one second of the whole hour was wasted. He gauges where you are skill wise and adjusts as needed. Got my list to work on. The videos are great!!! He is truly dedicated to helping riders in this industry.
Thanks for showing me the process of how to learn; having a 'map' of how to approach it. I understand it is a process and a dynamic one over time and changing conditions but now feel I have a better understanding of what/how and why each setting should be approached. I like starting with one thing and changing it 25% and then another +25%, making notes and arriving at too much one way or the other and then working back and forth in smaller increments to find the right setting. As my understanding grows and the fear of unknown goes away with experience I am now confident I will soon have a setup that both works and gets the bike geometry with me on it to work in balance. Today's ride after two days worth of stop/settings change/start/stop was fantastic, best the bike has ever felt.
Dave set up my bike the improvement is unbelievable, I'd recommend anyone who rides get it set up by dave.
Anton Belichev, remote tuning experience.
I ride a 2012 CBR1000RR. My bike has previously been set up by Dave and for my level of riding (B group) does outstanding.
This weekend however, I rode in an environment that I wasn't used to:- cold track and cold temperatures. I run tire warmers and I was seeing my tire pressures drop by the end of the session. Dave wasn't at this track event, so I reached out to him for remote tuning assistance.
This is something Ive never done before, but Dave made it really easy by giving me clear instructions on what information he needed.
First thing he did was ensure that my tire warmers were working correctly. After a session, I sent Dave pictures of the tires, tire pressures at the start and finish, tire temperatures, and track temperature. I was instructed on the exact changes I needed to make to the bike. After the changes I went out on the track again and right away felt the improvement in the way my bike responded. I then followed up with Dave on the results of the changes.
This experience made my weekend! I was able to enjoy my time at the track and not worry about my setup. I cant thank Dave enough for this and I would definitely resort to remote tuning again if needed.
Quick update...I have been out on the bike 4 times now & it feels great...the ride is a lot plusher and holds a line really well.
I know at the beginning of conversation I mentioned going for a 200/60 tyre but I have had a rethink & ordered a set of Bridgestone S22's although I didn't like the hard carcass of the RS10 I feel a road basis tyre might be worth a try given the roads I ride.
Once I have got miles on the S22's I will pay again and send some pics for your advice, make any changes you advise then go for a remote tuning. Thanks again for you help.
Still winter here in Canada...about 1-2 weeks away from riding season. I spent the winter watching 'every' video on the site. With my stack of notes I have so much more knowledge and am ready to use it this track season.
I will be doing a fork oil change on my '12 GSXR 600 track bike as soon as the special tools arrive.
I am having a lot of fun working on my own , 'trash or treasure ' SV650. I have rebuilt the front suspension with your help and transformed the front brakes with an Accossato Master, SS lines, 929 Nissin Calipers with new seals and new Galfer Sintered pads. Really looking forward to riding it!
BUT I'm really excited to focus on the tire wear and tire pressure with suspension tweaks at the racetrack.
All three of my track 'crew' have subscribed to your website and the knowledge I have compared to last year is shocking. I am determined to get a nice , 'sandy beach' this year.
Thank you so much for creating your platform it has really broadened my overall understanding on the motorcycle.


Keeping a whole family happy is never an easy task, especially if the age range is rather broad. Happily, the smart people at Elveden Forest Center Parcs have created a range of comfortable and stylish 'Executive Lodge' accommodation that read like a checklist of everything you might need to keep the full range from toddler to teenager entertained.
Although situated in 400 acres of protected forest (as are all the Center Parc locations), the contemporary interiors give more than a nod to urban living. Modern, low sofas and large, nature inspired abstract images give the houses a Scandinavian feel. Houses come with fully equipped kitchens (no packing the kitchen sink for these breaks), en suites and TVs in every room. Depending on the number of bedrooms, a games room with pool table and large screen TV can keep the teenagers quiet, whilst the attached saunas help wash away the exertions of the day. Outdoor patios and dining (many with BBQs) make the most of the established forest setting.
Cars are banned for daily use (a wide range of bikes and pull-alongs are available for use instead), to keep the parcs safe, relaxed and nature friendly, with bats and squirrels the more exotic guests amongst the ducks that waddle past the dining room window. Those who require more focused activities can choose from pastimes as diverse as fencing, windsurfing and archery. Smaller children can enjoy painting and craft crèche session whilst parents also get to play at the on-site spa. It's this mix of outdoor and indoor activities that ensure a stress free (ie, entertained kids) break, whatever the British weather offers up.
However, as any frequent visitor will tell you, the true key to the happy-family-making destination that is Center Parcs is the sub tropical swimming paradise. Kept at a harmonious 29.5 degrees, the flumes, slides, adult rides and children's play pools can keep a family absorbed for most of the day. Throw in a café that sells a mix of healthy snacks and more robust family meals (burgers and pasta), and there is very little reason to leave. With the addition of the new Venture Cove toddlers water area late in 2013, this all weather playground makes toddlers squeal and even the most sullen, cool teenager ask for 'just ten more minutes'. Pressure off, there are also relaxing lagoons in which to lay back and enjoy the (temporary) harmony.
Short breaks in a four bedroom Executive Lodge (sleeping eight) at Elveden Forest in 2013 currently start from £879.
Room service: No, however a wide range of restaurants offer delivery service, serving Chinese, Italian and Indian cuisine.
Spa: Yes. Aqua Sana is set over two levels with an outdoor pool at its heart.
Dogs welcome: Yes, though there are a number of specifically dog friendly Executive Style lodges available. Maximum two dogs per lodge.
Location: Nestled between Norwich and Peterborough, Elveden Forest sits North of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
Getting there: The nearest mainline station is Thetford (London Liverpool Street – 2 hours 30 minutes), which is approximately 5 miles away. If you're coming by car, full directions from every corner of the country can be found on the Center Parcs website.


Organic Farmers Market in Hollywood on the Beach?
One of the largest farmer's markets that I have been to is the Hollywood Farmer's Market in California. The Hollywood California Farmer's Market is on Sundays from 8am to 1pm. It's located between Ivar and Selma Avenue in Hollywood, California. This is one larger farmer's market and street fair. It contains conventional and some organic foods. For more information on this farmer's market call 323-463-3171.
This article is not about the Hollywood, California farmer's market. This Sunday, I had the pleasure to be in Hollywood, Florida. An unlikely location for an all Organic market.
It's open every Sunday between 9am and 5:31pm. While not a typical "farmer's" market with farmers, this market is run by a nice fellow by the name of Josh. You'll hear Josh with his New York accent in the background keeping the market running, directing people to fill the romaine lettuce or run to the truck for some more celery.
This market is on the beach, actually right across from it. Its located at Harrison Street and S. Boardwalk (Nearly behind the Ramada Hotel). I was coming from Miami and took Hwy 95 to Hollywood Blvd towards A1A (S Ocean Drive). Park at the Parking Garage at Harrison Street. Once you park, and come out of the Parking Garage, walk down Harrison towards the beach and you have arrived. The day I went, it cost $5.00 for the day, but if you get validated at the farmers market, the cost will be reduced by $2.00. Metered parking is available, and meters run 7 days a week in Hollywood from what I heard. Although I did not see any meter maids. Meters cost 25 cents for 15 minutes.
Being from California, you could say I'm quite spoiled, with the farm fresh farmer's markets I normally visit to purchase fresh produce. While in Florida, I went to a market on Saturday in Coconut Grove, and I didn't like it all that much. The produce didn't seem that fresh, and the prices were fairly expensive. At Josh's Organic Garden, I was surprised to see some of the fresh produce that was picked the night before. (Things that were picked fresh had signs that read "Florida Fresh! Picked Last Night!).
It was so fresh you could taste it.And I did. I had a "Thank God!" when I initially got to the market. The "Thank God!" is a Organic Green Juice made with fresh produce from the market. The juice was made in a Norwalk Style press, but a commercial model. This type of juicer produces some of the best quality juice. Josh cuts no corners. I was also surprised to find out Josh using PLA "plastic cups". PLA plastic is a special kind of plastic made from corn instead of petroleum, so it's compostable. Be sure to say hi to Justin who works in the Juice Bar. They also make fresh smoothies and serve up young Thai coconuts and durian at the juice bar.
On this day, I arrived at Josh's Organic Garden at about 10am. I like to get to markets early, since the best selection can be found early. I usually walk the entire market and inspect all the produce and prices. I look for the most economical and most vibrant looking produce, along with items on my shopping list. I ended up hanging out at the beach, took a walk down the beach, and hung out at the market talking to some friends. I would highly recommend getting to the market as soon as you can and buy your produce early, as some produce is limited in quantity. I can say that by the end of the day, Josh had run out of certain items. On this day, the apples, oranges, and tangerines were out by the end of the day, as well as some other produce items, such as heirloom carrots and certain greens. This day, I ended up purchasing some fresh picked lettuce, spinach, some cucumbers, and tangerines.
Josh is a busy guy. I wanted to chat with him, and get the inside scoop on what's the best produce. I knew he knew. He was so busy this day, so we did not get a chance to chat. He had a reporter from the local newspaper doing a story on the market.. He strives to go the extra mile for customers. He even jumped on the cash register to reduce the long line (which does move quite fast) and checked me out!
Be sure to also ask for the "corn bags" which are the PLA bags, made out of corn instead of plastic, which are compostable. The normal bags on the rolls are normal plastic bags. As a raw foodist visiting Florida for a week, I can say Josh was my savior, in getting my fresh produce fix. Thank You Josh for getting this fresh organic produce out to people at affordable prices. For example, the organic bananas at Josh's Organic Garden were 33% less expensive than the Saturday market, and 20% less than Whole Foods. So SAVE some money and get fresh organic produce at Josh's. If you live in the area from Miami to West Palm Beach I would recommend the trip. Call Josh in advance for "case purchases at a discount". It appears that Josh only brings enough produce as he estimates that he will sell that day. The rest?? He donates up to 75% to a local homeless shelter. Josh is a great guy with a big heart. Thank God for Josh. If you get down to Josh's Organic Garden say hi to Josh for me and tell him John from Living-Foods.com sent ya! Call 954-456-3276 for more information.


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Momchilovtsi ( ) is a Bulgarian village and ski resort in the Central Rhodopes, about 15 km northeast of Smolyan. It has an ethnographic museum, an art gallery and a number of churches and chapels (24 in the village and the vicinity), the most famous of which is the SS. Constantine and Helen Church built in 1836. The houses, mostly large 2 or 3-storey buildings, are amphitheatrically set at 1,352 m above sea level.

The village also has a kindergarten and a school. Local children can attend classes until the 8th grade, after which most of them continue their education in the nearby town Smolyan. A number of educational activities and concerts are organized by the local culture centre - 'chitalishte Svetlina' - on a regular basis.

Thracian and Roman artifacts have been discovered close to the village. It is thought that it was founded by exiles from Raykovo (now part of Smolyan) that sought to escape forcible conversion to Islam by the Ottomans. The present village is named after Momchil Voyvoda, a medieval fighter against the Ottoman invasion that had a fortress in the area. Momchilvotsi is a large village compared to others in the Rhodopes, with 1,456 inhabitants  and 550 houses, and has completely preserved its Christian character unlike many other villages in this mountainous part of the country.

In the 2000s Momchilvotsi began to establish itself as a centre of tourism, more specifically snowboarding and village tourism, with small family hotels and sports facilities being established.

The village's dairy production was the inspiration for the Chinese drinkable yogurt brand Momchilovtsi.

References

External links
 Nikola Gruev's gallery of Momchilovtsi
 Momchilovtsi at Visit.bg
 Momchilovtsi at Rozhen.com
 Mountain sport and tourism centre in Momchilovtsi

Villages in Smolyan Province

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


This is a group dedicated to discussions regarding the psychology behind becoming and being a vegetarian/vegan.
Psychology and mental health is a main factor within daily life, but can being vegetarian/vegan alter your mentality and the mentality of those around you?
Can becoming a vegetarian/vegan alter your course of life, the friends you make, the jobs you pursue?
Or is it all as simple as eating more greens? No psychology behind it all?
Why do you think some people get a Superiority Complex When They go Veg?
What kind of mental changes occur when the removal of animal products is made?
Why do some meat eaters tend to wildly frown upon vegetarians/vegans?
Does meat alter the perception of life?
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Connor Wile (#3) is met at home by his teammates in the fifth inning after a long home run.
(Newburyport) You get these mismatches occasionally in the early rounds of the MIAA baseball tournament.
And that's what this was as Newburyport easily defeated Charlestown, 11-0, on a seriously hot Friday afternoon at Newburyport.
The victory gets Newburyport (14-7) to the North Division 3 quarterfinals. They will face the winner of tomorrow's North Reading/Swampscott game probably on Monday.
The Clippers essentially put this game away in the second inning. In that frame, two walks, three hits, and four errors combined to enable the home team to collect seven runs. Newburyport sent twelve batters to the plate in that inning.
Starter Connor MacRae and two relievers (Leighton Paradis and Cameron Beaulieu) combined for a two-hit shutout. Connor went five innings to notch his 6th win of the season.
Newburyport hit Townies starter Luis Atiles hard totaling eleven hits. The one hit they'll be talking about for a while was Connor Wiles' blast over the right centerfield fence in the fifth. Connor took a long look at the shot that appeared headed for Hope Community Church on Hale Street.
Connor's homer was the end of a four-run fifth. Brian Fiascone drove in two of the runs with a shot to the leftfield corner. Colby Morris added the other with an infield groundout.
NHS coach Steve Malenfant took away the bunt and the steal after the seven-run second in an act of sportsmanship that sets a good example. He was also able to get every player in uniform into the game before it was over.
Connor Wile and Colton Fontaine each had two hits for Newburyport. Brian Fiascone and Colton Fontaine each had two RBI.
Ramon Pena had a single to right in the second inning. Donelle Dunn had an infield single with two outs in the seventh inning.
Connor MacRae went five innings for the win.
Connor MacRae registered six K's getting five of them looking.
Jose Cordero pitched the final 1 1/3 innings for Charlestown.
Charlestown certainly had the best dugout location………in the shade!
Newburyport has now won seven straight games since a 3-1 loss to North Reading on May 14th. A rematch with the Hornets would be very interesting.
Ian Michaels started a double play.
(Marblehead) Newburyport reached the Sweet Sixteen of Division 2 North with a tight, 4-3, win over Marblehead on a very hot Thursday afternoon.
The Clippers (15-6) now gets a third try against Amesbury. This time in the D2 North quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon (3PM) at Amesbury Middle School.
Vicki Allman pitched a complete-game, three-hitter for Newburyport in the do-or-die atmosphere of tournament play.
The #10-seed Clippers put four of their nine hits together in the top of the sixth inning to collect two runs and get the lead (4-3) for good.
Marblehead (#7 seed) threatened in the bottom of the seventh. Pinchrunner McKenzie Joyce stole second with two outs but Vicki Allman got Emily Promise to foul out to first baseman Carley Siemasko to end the threat and Marblehead's season.
Newburyport jumped in front with a run in the first. Lauren Singer drilled a triple off Magician past leftfielder Allison Kapoll. Lea Tomasz singled through the hole between short and third driving Lauren home.
Marblehead (14-7) didn't get a hit until the fourth inning but that didn't stop them from getting two runs in the first off a very shaky Newburyport defense in their half of the first inning. A two-out bobble by shortstop Kendra Dow extended the inning. Two batters later, leftfielder Ashley Hodge dropped a fly ball allowing both Anistasia Vainis and McKenzie Joyce to score.
Things got a little weird in the Clippers half of the second inning. Newburyport loaded the bases (a Sarah Bornstein error was in the mix) with one out. Kendra Dow struck out but catcher Emily Messinger dropped the ball and Shelby O'Brien scored from third (barely…….Why didn't she slide?) to tie the score at 2-2.
Two more Clippers errors in the Marblehead fourth put the Magicians up by a run. Centerfielder Lea Tomasz tried for a two-out shoestring catch but Rachel McKay's line drive got past her enabling Rachel to reach second. Third baseman Meghan Stanton then threw away Alexa Brown's grounder allowing Rachel to cross with Marblehead's third run.
That run started to look like a game-winner after the Clippers went quietly in the fifth and then made an out to start the sixth.
However, Newburyport then had consecutive singles by Casey Barlow, Carley Siemasko, and Shelby O'Brien to tie the score. Shelby sent a 2-strike pitch to center for the RBI. Another single (Vicki Allman) loaded the bases with one out. Jackie Krusemark's fly ball delivered Carley Siemasko from third (barely……Why didn't she slide?) with what turned out to be the winning run.
Lea Tomasz, Shelby O'Brien, and Vicki Allman had two hits each for Newburyport.
Rachel McKay had two hits for Marblehead.
Michaela Leblanc was ruled out for interference leading off the fourth inning. Catcher Lauren Singer's throw on a bunt hit Michaela in fair territory.
Lea Tomasz was ruled out on an appeal play for leaving third base too early on a one-out fly ball in the third inning.
Third baseman Sarah Bornstein made a nice play on a line drive in the fourth inning for Marblehead.
The game was delayed in the fifth inning as Lauren Singer was tended to.
There was a breeze but the heat (high 80's) was oppressive.
The playing field at the middle school was in excellent condition.
Yes, there were two Newburyport infield errors, but they also handled eleven other infield chances flawlessly.
Emily Messinger popped out to first baseman Carley Siemasko all three times she batted.
A big play in this game was in the final inning. After Rachel McKay singled, Alexa Brown hit a grounder past pitcher Vicki Allman. It looked like Newburyport trouble but shortstop Kendra Dow reacted quickly and got a force play at second.
Two years ago I saw Marblehead eliminate Triton (at Triton) 7-1. Michaela Leblanc pitched that day. Junior Michaela holds the Marblehead school record with 32 wins.
A very good North Reading team went out again in the opening round (5-2 to Reading). Last year the Hornets were the #1 seed and lost to Saugus after having the Sachems down, 5-1, in the last inning. Ouch!
On May 1st, Amesbury put an 18-0 mercy rule game on Newburyport. The Indians had an 18-batter, 13-run second inning in that one. Vicki Allman was hit hard (18 hits) and the Clippers defense was weak. However, the pressure could be on the #2 seed Indians playing at home. The game is sure to be interesting.
(Portland) Third straight win for the Sea Dogs as they defeated New Hampshire, 8-4, on a Thursday morning/afternoon Eastern League game.
The treat for the 4,622 attending was that two Boston Red Sox players (Franklin Morales and David Ross) were rehabbing with the Sea Dogs.
Portland (27-18) is currently at the top of the Eastern League East with a two-game lead over the Binghamton Mets. The Sea Dogs have gone to Binghamton (NY) for a weekend series.
The announcement that Morales and Ross would be playing came late. I was geared to take a look at Portland pitcher Anthony Ranaudo. Anthony has pitched well enough in 2013 (5-1/1.67 ERA/0.91 WHIP) to deserve a promotion to Pawtucket before too long.
I anticipated a small turnout at Hadlock Field. An 11AM start on a Thursday with overcast conditions drove that point of view. I realized the error of my thinking when I saw 30 (?) school buses lined up outside the stadium.
The students were entertained and talked to for about an hour before the game.
As part of the education segment, a lady involved with science launched a rocket. Something about that activity always gets me a bit nervous when I think of something like that being tried by one of these school kids when they get home.
Catcher Dave Ross told the Press Herald that he had to borrow a glove from Jason Varitek for the game. There were two other former Red Sox catchers on the scene – Rich Gedman (Portland hitting coach) and Gary Allenson (New Hampshire manager).
Ross (36-years-old) has been on the DL since May 11th after he took a couple of pitches off his mask against Toronto and suffered a concussion.
Ross headed back to Boston after five innings were over expecting to be checked out the Boston team physicians.
Franklin Morales got the win for Portland. He went five innings and gave up six hits and one run.
Franklin (27-years-old) has been on the DL since opening day with a back strain. This was his fifth rehab start. I don't know if he'll have anymore or not.
I did not see Matt Barnes, the Red Sox's first round pick in 2011.
Ryan Schimpf had a big game for the Fisher Cats going 4-for-5.
The top player at Portland, in my opinion, is Xander Bogaerts. Young (20) and at the top of his game. Good fielder (shortstop) and an improving bat. Xander had a triple in today's game.
This was my second time seeing New Hampshire. Their top player (again, in my opinion) is Kevin Pillar. This 24-year-old outfielder plays quality defense and is currently 7th in the Eastern League in batting at .316.
I am again grateful to Chris Cameron (media relations director) for setting up my visit to Hadlock Field today. Chris also puts in time with the Sea Dogs grounds crew.
The dugout view that I was allowed to have is the best picture-taking spot at Hadlock. It also can be a bit dangerous. During this visit I had a one-hop grounder come toward me, bounce over my head, carom off the brick behind me, and back onto the field.
I hope to get back to Hadlock in July. I notice that there is one of those "getaway" games on July 8th.
Casey Barlow (3 hits) caught in a rundown.
Catcher Julia Hartman waits for the throw as Kendra Dow tries to score.
(Salisbury) The Newburyport Clippers scored the last seven runs of the game and defeated Triton, 9-5, at Lions Park on a nice Monday night.
The Clippers (12-5/9-4) have now won six of their last seven games and are still in the hunt for the Cape Ann League Division 1 title. They trail D1 leader North Reading (10-3) by a game and are looking for help from Masconomet which hosts the Hornets on Wednesday.
This was yet another tough loss for Triton (7-9). The Vikings have now dropped five straight after being a promising 7-4 not too long ago. Fielding miscues were the primary culprit in the loss to Newburyport.
Triton closes its season tomorrow at Manchester-Essex. The Hornets (1-13) won their opening game and haven't won since. One of the teams tomorrow will be ending a losing streak.
The keys to the Newburyport win were clutch hitting and errorless defense. The Clippers rapped fourteen hits off of Triton's Mara Spears and only left five baserunners.
The infield defense of Kendra Dow (SS), Jackie Krusemark (2B), and Carley Siemasko (1B) was flawless.
Kendra's best play and was a catch of Kylie Gilroy's hard-hit liner that put an end to Triton's three-run third inning.
Carley took care of two potential doubles down the first baseline off the bats of Mara Spears and Kelsey Trudel.
The solid Clippers defense enabled pitcher Vicki Allman to retire eleven of the last twelve batters she faced, including nine straight. The only Vikings baserunner over the final four frames was Cory Simons.
And while the Vikings were held scoreless over the final four innings the Clippers pounded two doubles (Lauren Singer and Casey Barlow) and eight singles collecting seven runs over the final four innings.
It certainly hurt the Vikings to have #3 hitter Rylee Culverwell leave the game injured in the third inning. Freshman Rylee's bat was missed the rest of the way as well as her excellent defense at third.
Of the seven, last-four-innings, runs for Newburyport only five of them were earned. A bobble at third (Casey Ross) and a single that turned into a 2-base error (CF Ashley Shute) allowed the two extra runs.
Newburyport opened the scoring in the second inning. Ashley Hodge and Vicki Allman singled and both Ashley and Vicki's pinch-runner (Molly Stanton) came home on 2B Kylie Gilroy's two-out error.
Triton put together a single (Kylie Gilroy), double (Cara Orlandi), and a single (Julia Hartman) to tie the score, 2-2, in the second.
The Vikings jumped ahead by three (5-2) in the third. A double (Cory Simons) and three singles (Rylee Culverwell, Kelsey Trudel, Lily Anderson) were keys. However, the promising inning ended when pinch runner Rachel McCarthy was tossed out trying to steal and the next batter's line drive was taken by NHS shortstop Kendra Dow. The Viking would have only one hit the rest of the way but at the moment they had a 5-2 lead after three innings.
Newburyport pulled ahead for good with four runs in the fourth. A big hit was Kendra Dow's two-out double to the CF fence driving in a pair.
In the fifth, Casey Barlow (3 hits) hit a rope to center and reached third with no outs when the ball skipped by CF Ashley Shute. Ashley Hodge's sacrifice fly delivered Casey with the Clippers seventh run.
Newburyport added to its 7-5 lead with two more runs in the seventh inning. The Clippers went double (Lauren Singer), single (Lea Tomasz), double (Casey Barlow), and single (Ashley Hodge) to get the pair of runs.
Lily Anderson made an excellent play on a foul popup in the fourth inning.
Rylee Culverwell had her right arm in a sling afterwards. I believe that her injury occurred when she slid home scoring Triton's fourth run.
Casey Barlow paced the Newburyport hitters with three. Lauren Singer, Lea Tomasz, Ashley Hodge, and Vicki Allman had two hits each.
Senior Cory Simons led Triton with two hits. Teammate Kelsey Trudel scored two runs for the Vikings. Both of these quality players will be suiting up for their last game tomorrow.
Lions Park was a nice setting. The infield was smooth and the outfield was green. One of the bank of lights went out in the seventh inning but most of the fast-paced game was played in daylight.
Triton is a team that certainly has had some highs and lows. They are the only team to beat Amesbury (4-3). They defeated Newburyport the last time they met. But then there's the loss early in the season to 2-12 Ipswich.
Sean Whooley pitched a 2-hitter, had two hits, scored a run, and drove in a run.
(Amesbury) In years to come, when the talk around the water cooler turns to the Ipswich Tigers' 2013 season, I strongly suspect that their games with Amesbury will get mentioned.
Why? The Tigers defeated Amesbury twice and didn't allow a run in either game.
Today, was the second win as Ipswich (4-10) put pitching, hitting, and defense together in a perfect package and shut out Amesbury, 4-0, on a cool Tuesday afternoon of Cape Ann League baseball.
Ipswich starter Sean Whooley allowed just two hits (Zack Fitzgerald and John Pesci) picking up his second victory of the season.
Sean struck out just one batter so the outs were made in other ways. On this day, the Ipswich defense made numerous big plays highlighted by a run-saving stab by leftfielder Ryan Silva in the corner off Mac Short in the Amesbury sixth.
The Tigers collected ten hits off of Amesbury's first-time starter Devlin Gobeil getting at least one in every inning. Josh Guertin, Sean Whooley, and Austin Rubino each had two hits for the visitors.
Ipswich scored its first run in the second inning. Austin Rubino doubled to left with one out and came home on Eric Gongas' single to center.
In the fourth inning, Sean Whooley singled, stole second, and reached third on a wild pitch. Ryan Law drove Sean home with a bullet single to center.
Despite all the hits, Sean Whooley's pitching, and the tight defense, the Tigers lead was only, 2-0, through six innings. Let's toss a cliché' out here: it was still anyone's ballgame!
But in the seventh Ipswich added two more runs. Josh Guertin was hit by a pitch with two outs. Josh then stole second and came home on Kyle Barber's double over John Pesci's head in rightfield. Sean Whooley singled to left bringing Kyle Barber in with the fourth Tiger run.
That four-run lead held up through the Amesbury seventh.
Amesbury (7-8) hit the ball hard a couple of times with nothing to show for it. Devlin Gobeil nearly reached the fence in straightaway center in the second but Ryan Law tracked it down. Twice the Indians lined to third baseman Josh Guertin. One of those line drives turned into a double play.
The heartbreaker for Amesbury, however, was Mac Short's rope in the sixth. Tommy Connors was on first with two outs when the Amesbury catcher lasered a ball toward the leftfield corner. Ryan Silva had a great jump on it and stabbed it near the 344-foot sign to end the inning. If that ball lands, Tommy Connors would have scored and Mac Short would have been on second. The score would have been, 2-1, instead of 2-0 with the inning over.
Sean Whooley has now allowed two earned runs in nineteen innings. For those doing the ERA math at home: earned runs (2) divided by innings pitched (19) times nine, means that Sean's current ERA is 0.74. That is awfully good!
In the first Ipswich/Amesbury game, the biggest play in the Tigers win was a seventh inning, game-ending catch in leftfield by Dan D'Agostino off the bat of, you guessed it, Mac Short.
Ipswich catcher Henry Sacco had his left arm in a sling. He injured the shoulder sliding into second in the Hamilton-Wenham game on Monday. Eric Gongas was the catcher for Ipswich in today's game.
The Tigers have now won two straight after losing six straight and will face Rockport at Rockport on Thursday.
Amesbury will look to end a two-game losing streak at Manchester-Essex on Thursday.


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Study Abroad in Solidarity in Mexico
Learn about Mexican social movements from social actors on the front lines of political change. The Autonomous University of Social Movements created this unique study abroad program in 2005 to introduce students to dynamic new experiments in autonomous, community-based organizing and to build solidarity with Mexico's most dynamic social movements. In 2011 we added the Chicago re-entry program, an innovative tool that introduces students to social movements closer to home. The lessons you learn from organized communities in Mexico and Chicago will strengthen your social justice work back home. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn the theory and practice of living social movements directly from the people building those movements. You will develop lifelong, cross-cultural alliances, new analytical tools, and dynamic organizing skills that will change your life in important ways. AUSM uses proceeds from the study abroad program to support our partner organizations in Mexico and also grassroots organizing at the Albany Park Autonomous Center in Chicago.
Program Cancellation
Programs have been canceled until further notice.
On January 1st, 1994, indigenous communities in Chiapas captured the world's attention by saying "Enough already!" They took education, healthcare and decision-making into their own hands. Students learn about the history and ideas behind the movement by living in Oventic (one of the Zapatista Good Government Centers), attending the language school there, and participating in theater, farming, sports, boot-making, weaving, film, and group reflection workshops. The first week in Chiapas is spent at the Universidad de la Tierra – an inspiring school for indigenous self-sufficiency. Weekends are spent in the colonial town of San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Tlaxcala means the place of the corn tortilla in the Nahuatl language. It's Mexico's smallest state and a center of campesino agricultural production. Students stay with families who are members of the National Urban and Peasant Council (CNUC in Spanish), a group born in resistance to NAFTA. These are families whose ancestors worked on Tlaxcala's large plantations for generations and who won control of their land through the 1910 Revolution. They plant and nurture Tlaxcala's 26 varieties of native corn, cycle after cycle. They're dignified people who are improving their agriculture, housing, health, and education without giving their loyalty to any political party. Students live with homestay families in Tlaxcala, mixing academic classes with visits to farms, mountain-top watersheds, cultural events, and community assemblies.
The Tlanezi Calli housing cooperative is one of Mexico's most impressive community-based projects. Emerging from the government's inadequate response to the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, Tlanezi Calli organized thousands of people around access to dignified housing. But they don't just hope for this resource – they build it from the ground up. Families occupy unused land, pressure the government for titles and building supplies, and get their hands dirty building drainage systems, electrical grids, streets, and their own affordable homes. This is not just a housing organization – they're about people having a say over all aspects of their lives, including community assemblies, community security, food production and much more. Students live with families that are part of the Tlanezi Calli cooperative for a two weeks and visit landmarks, human rights defenders and activists around Mexico City.
It's not just in Mexico that groups are building autonomy. The Chicago re-entry program allows students to re-acclimate to being in the US by living with immigrant families who are part of the Centro Autónomo. You'll learn about immigrant rights, anti-foreclosure work, popular education, gender workshops, and arts and culture organizing north of the border by getting involved in the day-to-day work of the Centro Autonomo community center. Read more about the Chicago re-entry program here.
The Program is accredited by the Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana (UAM), one of Mexico's most prestigious public universities located in Mexico City. The UAM issues formal transcripts and diplomas. For US institutions that don't recognize the UAM (there are very few), Hampshire College is the US school of record and issues formal transcripts for an extra cost of $300. The program is also formally recognized by the State University of New York (SUNY) system, American University, DePauw University, Guilford College – and 95+ other institutions have accepted the credits in full.
Example Mexican Social Movements syllabus
Interdisciplinary Course work
The program is 15 weeks (13 without the re-entry program). The inter-disciplinary course load offers up to 16 credits at the undergraduate or master's level. While the course is interdisciplinary, AUSM offers the following course breakdown for accreditation at institutions that do not work under interdisciplinary regimens:
(each course is 4 credits, 60 class hours)
Political Economy (Econ 351/551)
Modern Mexico (Pol Sci 352/552)
Mexican Social Movements (Soc 353/553)
Spanish and Mexican Culture (Span 201, 301, 401, 501)
Independent study is open to students whose universities will not accept the credits listed in the core curriculum.
Independent Study (Ind Study 355/555) 1 to 9 credits, 15 to 135 class hours (content developed in discussions with students and professors)
Students have the opportunity to greatly enhance their Spanish skills in the following ways:
Intensive language courses: The first 9 weeks students learn conversational Spanish with social movement actors using popular education techniques.
Homestays: Spend 13 weeks living with Mexican families.
Encuentros, Mexican culture and workshops: Meetings with social movement actors, discussions in Spanish on Mexican culture and current events, and workshops conducted in Spanish are each programmed twice weekly throughout the semester.
Re-entry program in Chicago: Live in a homestay with one of the Mexican, Ecuadorian or Guatemalan families that make up the Centro Autónomo, participate in English as a second language courses and practice your Spanish around the barrio.
Get out of the classroom and into the community! To help you gain a better understanding of the day-to-day realities of the communities you live in, students participate in at least two workshops each week conducted in Spanish, including:
Organic farming, gender dynamics, liberation theology, and indigenous rights [San Cristóbal, Chiapas]
Traditional weaving, boot-making, indigenous culture, introduction to autonomous education [Oventic, Chiapas]
Traditional cooking, herbal medicine, immigration dynamics, organic fertilizer production, local festivals [Tlaxcala]
Urban organizing, urban gardening, local festivities [Mexico City]
Popular education, community organizing, meetings with social movement leaders [Chicago]
A centerpiece of the Mexico Solidarity Network's study abroad program is your immersion in communities actively involved in political, economic, and cultural organizing. During the program your lodging includes:
Housing in rustic collective dormitories on the campus of the Universidad de la Tierra, a center for educating indigenous youth in practical trades [San Cristóbal, Chiapas]
Collective dormitories in an indigenous community [Oventic, Chiapas]
Homestays with campesino families living at the base of La Malintze, one of Mexico's largest mountains [Tlaxcala]
Homestays with members of the Tlanezi Calli housing cooperative [Mexico City]
Homestays during the re-entry program with the immigrant families that make up the Centro Autónomo de Albany Park [Chicago]


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