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The Bahamas Law Enforcement Co-operative Credit Union
On April 16th, 1985, the Royal Bahamas Police Force Co-operative Credit Union Limited became registered under the Department of Co-operative Development. It was fully established as a union on April 28th, 1985. By this time, more than one hundred and fifty (150) applications for membership were received.
During the months (April-July 1985) leading up to the first AGM a Steering Committee was appointed to manage the affairs of the Credit Union. Ms. Ismella Davis managed the duties at the Nassau Office, while Mr. Clarence Russell was made responsible for the Grand Bahama District. In a presentation of the report from the steering committee at the first AGM, Ms. Davis reported that approximately $18,920.00 in payroll deductions had been received since April and membership totaled some two hundred and two (202) persons in New Providence and fifty-seven (57) persons in Grand Bahama.
The first Annual General Meeting of the Police Credit Union was held in the auditorium of the Police College, Oakes Field. It was at this meeting that the first Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee were elected. The Directors were: Ms. Linda Williams, President; Mr. Clarence Russell, Vice President; Ms. Ismella Davis, Treasurer; Mr. David Cartwright (deceased), Member; Mr. Ulric Smith (deceased), Member; Mr. William Moss (deceased), Member and Irvin Taylor, Member. Members of the Supervisory Committee were: Mr. Reuben Smith, Mr. R. Cunningham, and Mr. Ellison Greenslade. Since that time, the Police Credit Union has experienced much growth. By the end of 1987, it recorded more than one million dollars ($1.0M) in assets with a membership base of almost eight hundred (800) persons. To accommodate this tremendous growth, the Credit Union was relocated from a cramped office on the third floor of the Administration Building to two small adjacent offices above the Police Computer Centre. By this time, the Credit Union had extended its bond to include Royal Bahamas. Defence Force Officers and Her Majesty's Prison Officers. Growth continued as evidenced in February 1994, when the Credit Union was again moved to a separate, more spacious, building just behind the Administration Building at Police Headquarters. By the middle of 1995, having further extended its bond to include spouses and children of members and civilian staff, the Credit Union recorded assets in excess of five million dollars ($5.0M) with more than one thousand four hundred (1400) members.
Two years later, the Management Committee saw the need to find a permanent home with adequate space to comfortably service its current members and provide sufficient resources for continued growth and development. The decision was made to acquire the premises at #14 Collins Avenue (formerly the Insurance Management building). Then, in May 1999, with renovations sufficiently completed, the Police Credit Union moved into its new premises.
In 2001, The Royal Bahamas Police Force Co-operative Credit Union Limited changed its name to the Bahamas Law Enforcement Co-operative Credit Union Limited and its bond expanded again to include civilian staff and officers of the Bahamas Immigration Department, the Bahamas Customs Department and the Road Traffic Department. In 2014, the Credit Union further expanded its bond to include parents and siblings of members.
This year, the Bahamas Law Enforcement Co-operative Credit Union Limited celebrates its 32nd Anniversary. Now with assets in excess of fifty million dollars ($50Mil) and a membership base of over three thousand nine hundred (3,900) persons, there is just no limit to the success that can be achieved.


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When the Final Fantasy VII PC port was finally released on PS4 at the end of 2015, I was excited to finally play it for the second time since the original PS1 release back in 1997. Over the years I'd seen more and more criticism calling it overrated and was eager to see for myself how it aged.
I was surprised to find it held up extremely well, and I possibly enjoyed it even more as an adult, understanding the twisting story of a broken hero.
After beating it (and realizing I had never seen the ending until then) I caught Final Fantasy fever and started grabbing the older titles I missed. It even inspired me to make an 'Evolution of Final Fantasy video.
I didn't have the time to go through them all, but still enjoyed sampling the first few hours of tone, characters, story, and gameplay tweaks in an ever changing series.
Owning a Genesis, I could only listen to my friends with envy as they described the gigantic adventures they had with FFIV and FFVI. VI gets more attention for its epic story, memorable characters, steampunk world, and cinematic presentation, but IV hooked me faster and harder than any other in the franchise (except for VII's opening bombing run of course).
Like VII, IV starts off in medias res, although you don't gain control immediately. A fleet of airships opens the game and a soldier tells of the impending arrival to Baron. The hero Cecil's first line is the conflicted "Yeah…", not the gung-ho battlecry we expect. The seeds are already sewn for dissent as the soldiers struggle with the morality of stealing a crystal from innocent people.
A sepia-filtered flashback shows Cecil and his guards bullying a much smaller group to take the crystal. It's primitive, but effective
We're used to playing the hero, so this is immediately different and intriguing. Cecil's redemption from dark to light is the heart of the story. He is stripped of his command for questioning the King's methods, and soon after unknowingly commits an atrocious act due to the King's treachery.
You basically play as Darth Vader on a quest to the light. It's awesome.
To avoid spoilers I'll keep my praise vague.
The theme of redemption runs deep. Characters are deeply written, evolving beyond their emotional baggage to do the right thing. If you thought the character deaths in VII were ground-breaking, get ready for some serious sacrifices here.
The battles are fast-paced, the enemy sprites are large and detailed, and the linear story moves at a peppy pace. VI has more polish and a wider scope, but the characters of IV resonated much deeper and more immediately with me. The first act is a masterful setup with a fabulous early climax that I highly recommend everyone experience even if you have no intention of spending the dozens of hours necessary to complete the entire game.
The SNES version has great music the script is poor and the game is missing a bit of content.
The PSX port has a rewritten script much more faithful to the Japanese story, as well as 'memo' saves on the world map. The GBA version has weaker sound (by no means bad) and a few bugs, but includes the Lunar Dungeon missing from the SNES.
Many praise the PSP's as the definitive version. The visuals are updated but stay true to the original intent.
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The DS on the other hand, was home to the 3D remake. I'd give this a whirl on a second playthrough to see the changes, but I'd much prefer my first experience be as the programmers intended.
Catching up with the classics
I love going back to the classics I missed. They're not just important building blocks to gaming today, as many still hold up, and they're cheap as hell. I always had FFVI on my list, but was so blown away the first few hours of IV that it's become my second favorite in the series (so far) and I just had to share the experience.
Have you played IV? I always love reading a ranking of the series and reasons for placement if you feel obliged.
My ranking (of entries I've played enough of)
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Q: Antecedent of "velocity u" in "particles moving in a medium with macroscopic velocity u" In the following sentence, whose velocity is u—the particles or the medium?

For particles moving in a medium with macroscopic velocity u: The normalized
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A: The key is the word macroscopic. In fluid dynamics the macroscopic velocity is a vector giving the magnitude and direction of the fluid.  Individual particles within compressible  fluids may have velocities that differ from the macroscopic velocity.

A: The sentence is, on its face, ambiguous. However, it seems far more likely to me that the prepositional phrase, "with macroscopic velocity u," is modifying the participle "moving", and not the noun "medium". Presumably, it is the motion of the particles that is interesting in this situation. If it were the medium moving with velocity u, then we would seem to be lacking information about the motion of the particles within it.
Unless the context suggests that we're considering particles moving within a medium that is also moving, there seems to be little support for the idea that the medium has velocity u.

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From the Reformation to the Thirty Years War (1500-1648)
Forgery in Favor of Territorial Sovereignty – Privilegium Maius (1358/59)
[16] The Duke of Austria shall have authority to dispose freely of his lands, to give them or transfer them to whomever he will in the case, which God forbid, that he should die childless. And the Empire may not hinder him in this.
[17] Further, the aforesaid Duchy of Austria shall have each and every right, liberty, and guarantee known to be possessed by other Imperial principalities.
[18] We also desire that, when the circles and regions of this duchy are expanded through inheritances, gifts, purchases, acquisitions, or in any other way, the aforesaid rights, liberties, and guarantees shall be fully possessed by the additions to the aforementioned principality of Austria.
And so that this, Our Imperial mandate, shall remain legally in force and incontestable forever, We have had it prepared in writing and sealed with Our seal.* –
Signed by Lord Frederick, the invincible Roman Emperor. I, Chancellor Rainald, representing the Archbishop of Mainz and Imperial Chancellor, have authenticated this document. Given at Regensburg on September 17, in the fourth indiction, in the year of the birth of Our Lord 1156, in the reign of Lord Frederick, Roman Emperor and ever Conserver of the Empire, with Christ's blessing. Amen. In the fifth year of his royal, and the second year of his Imperial, reign.
* There follow the names of the witnesses, Imperial archbishops, bishops, princes, and counts – trans.
Source of original Latin text and German translation thereof: Lorenz Weinrich, ed., Quellen zur Verfassungsgeschichte des Römisch-Deutschen Reiches im Spätmittelalter (1250-1500). Darmstadt: WBG, 1983, pp. 394-403.
Translation: Thomas A. Brady Jr.


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Wait, didn't a new crop of consumer 360-degree cameras just go on sale this year? Yes, but Google says its new VR180 standard is much easier to work with.
Eyeing a 360-degree camera to create videos that you can watch with a virtual reality headset? You might want to keep your finger off the "buy now" button, because Google on Thursday announced an effort to make 180-degree videos the VR standard instead.
Google said that it will foster a new video standard, called VR180, aimed at making it easier for professionals to film VR videos using a normal camera instead of one designed specifically for 360-degree shooting. Consumers will get a chance to try it out too, with manufacturers like YI, Lenovo and LG planning VR180-compatible cameras that "will be as easy to use as point-and-shoot cameras, for around the same price," according to Google VR Product Manager Frank Rodriguez.
You can start out watching a VR180 video on your computer or mobile device much like you would any other video, Rodriguez wrote in a blog post, which means no maneuvering with your mouse is required to see the full shot. Instead, you watch the video as the director intended it to be viewed, as you might do with a normal movie or TV show. There are already some examples of VR180 videos on YouTube, and they'll also include a VR component when you don a headset.
"They transition seamlessly to a VR experience when viewed with Cardboard, Daydream and PSVR, which allow you to view the images stereoscopically in 3D, where near things look near, and far things appear far," Rodriguez explained.
Google said the first VR180-compatible consumer cameras should go on sale this winter. You can sign up for updates directly with Google, or with Chinese camera manufacturer Yi, which is designing a new 3D stereoscopic camera with VR180 support.


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Lateral Elbow Pain (Outside)
Lateral elbow pain refers to pain on the outside of the elbow. The most common cause of pain on the outside of the elbow is known as Tennis elbow. However, there are a number of other injuries which result in pain over the outside of the elbow.
Tennis Elbow is a general term used to describe outer elbow pain. The most common cause is inflammation (or more likely degeneration) of the tendon which attaches to the outside of the elbow. Symptoms include:
Pain on the outside of the elbow about 1 to 2 cm down from the bony protrusion ( lateral epicondyle).
You may have weakness in the muscles around the forearm and wrist.
In particular, pain and weakness gripping things, or shaking hands with someone.
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Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial tunnel syndrome is also known as radial nerve entrapment or posterior interosseous nerve entrapment. It occurs when the radial nerve in the arm becomes compressed or restricted in the tunnel it passes through. Symptoms are similar to that of Tennis elbow:
Pain on the outside of the elbow.
Symptoms may also include pins and needles or tingling in the hand and outer forearm.
Tenderness may be felt in the muscles of the upper forearm.
Specifically, maximum tenderness is felt at a point about 4-6 cm down from the lateral epicondyle (a bony bit on the outside of the elbow).
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Radiohumeral Bursitis
Radiohumeral bursitis is inflammation of a bursa or small sack of fluid which sits between the tendon and the bone. It has similar symptoms to tennis elbow:
Pain, tenderness and a limited range of movement in the elbow.
The joint will be swollen and redness can occur in some cases.
You may have a fever if an infection is present.
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Osteochondritis dissecans in the elbow joint
Osteochondritis dissecans is fragmentation of the cartilage and sometimes the underlying bone that lines the ends of bones in the elbow joint.
It is common in adolescents as the ends of the bones are not yet fully hardened.
It may be caused, or exacerbated by throwing sports.
Symptoms include locking and clicking of the elbow, swelling which comes and goes, restricted movement, intermittent pain and pain after activity.
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Synovitis of the elbow joint (radiohumeral joint) is inflammation of the synovial membrane which surrounds the joint. Symptoms include elbow joint pain and redness over the area. However, synovitis is itself usually caused by another condition, including an injury to the joint or an illness like cancer. Because of this, synovitis can indicate a serious problem so getting medical advice is essential.
Symptoms include pain and swelling with stiffness in the joint. There will be an increased skin temperature and redness over the area. When a patient presents with suspected synovitis, they may be referred for scans such as an MRI, and fluid may be taken from the knee and sent for testing.
Referred pain
Pain on the outside of the elbow may have been caused by or referred from the upper back or neck.
Acute Elbow Injuries
Acute elbow injuries occur suddenly and include fractures, tendon ruptures,…
How Does A Tennis Elbow Brace Work?
A tennis elbow brace or tennis elbow strap is a…
Posterior Elbow Pain (Back)
Posterior elbow pain is a pain at the back of…


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Hunter turns seven years old in a couple of days.. and, somehow, between him starting Primary school and us trying to figure out a schedule with all 3 kids with 3 completely different schedules (and no, haven't quite figured this one out yet!), I simply……………. forgot.
And then I realised it was only a few days to the weekend, when we could hold his party! So I sent out the invitation just this week.. and his party is tomorrow. Facepalm moment.
Well, nothing like seeing how I perform under pressure, right??
We organised everything in about two days, which has pretty much shattered me, haha. NEVER AGAIN.
I got the invitations out, got RSVPs, party favours (above) purchased/organised/wrapped, food organised, groceries purchased, DIY print-outs cut up and stuck on, decorations sorted, and kids toys and activities prepared.
Tomorrow morning is sorting out the house (ie. clearing all the crap and throwing it all into our bedroom and shutting the door), getting helium balloons, picking up the cupcakes, setting up the decor, and cooking/baking all the food.
In the meantime, both boys will be parked in front of the TV (a big deal for us, as we have a 'no TV' motto at home), and Chloe will be all over our business and demanding for attention.
And, come tomorrow afternoon, we will have 24 children and 32 adults celebrating Hunter's birthday.
Have I mentioned I'm already tired, and the party hasn't even started?
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Senior BJD leader and state excise minister Anang Udaya Singhdeo resigned from his post on Thursday afternoon in connection with the hooch tragedy in coastal Cuttack and Khurda districts which had already claimed 33 lives so far. On Wednesday, the death toll was 30.
More than 70 people affected in the incident are still struggling for life in different hospitals in Cuttack and capital Bhubaneswar.
Singhdeo said, he decided to quit owning morale responsibility for the tragedy besides paving way for a free and fair inquiry into the incident. The state government has already ordered a judicial probe into the tragedy which will be conducted by a retired judge of the state High Court.
"I resigned on morale grounds. There was no other consideration. Moreover, the government has ordered a judicial probe into the tragedy. I hope my resignation would pave way for a free and fair inquiry", he said rejecting speculations that he was being pressured by a section of his party to quit. The opposition parties like Congress and BJP had demanded Singhdeo's resignation following the tragedy. Patnaik said, he has already sent Singhdeo's resignation letter to Governor Murli Dhar Bhandare for his acceptance.


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What is the University doing to minimise the impact of the industrial action on students?
University colleagues are working closely with the Students' Union to minimise the impact of industrial action on our students.
University Senate (the body which oversees academic matters for the University) has agreed that the potential industrial action constitutes an emergency situation. This decision allows Emergency Guidance to be used for programme delivery and assessment where disruption has occurred, and for any further disruption until the end of the academic year.
The Emergency Guidance covers the arrangements to deal with the impact of the strikes in terms of teaching, supervision, provision of subject information and potential loss of learning opportunities.
The emphasis in the Emergency Guidance is to ensure fair treatment of all students to maintain academic standards and to protect student education and allow students to progress or achieve their awards. The Guidance enables the University to take a number of steps to take account of the impact of the emergency situation as they affect individuals and/or groups of students, including;
considering alternative ways to enable students to achieve the learning outcomes of their programme if classes cannot be rescheduled (this might include provision of materials in alternative formats, supported self-study, online materials or other options)
further adjustments to submission or feedback deadlines
determining which subject topics should be included in assessments and examinations, to reflect the impact of the strike action
considering alternative forms or revised schedules of assessment where appropriate
making appropriate decisions about progress to the next stage, or degree classifications, with an understanding of the impact of the emergency (including progression and assessment arrangements for postgraduate research students). This includes the use of discretion by Boards of Examiners in taking account of overall performance.
Please note, all student services, including the Library, Student Wellbeing, Careers and Sports Services, will be operating as usual.
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Home/Sports/'A new era starts now without Messi' – Laporta explains Barcelona exit
'A new era starts now without Messi' – Laporta explains Barcelona exit
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Laporta also blamed the "awful" financial mismanagement of his predecessors and LaLiga's financial rules for the exit.
Asked if Messi could still stay for Barca, Laporta said: "I do not want to create false hope, this negotiation has ended. If fair play continues to be rigid, the player needs some time to see what he is going to do and evaluate his situation, look at other options.
"I'm sad but we did everything to keep Leo and he was prepared to stay at Barcelona, it was agreed. A new era starts now without Lionel Messi.
"Leo wanted to stay, so he is not happy. We all wanted him to stay. He has to confront reality, it is a reality that can't be changed. I wish him the best, Barca is his home.
"We have to live in the real world, I like to dream but right now we have to talk about the reality."
Laporta, who was elected as president in March this year, said that he inherited a financial mess.
"I would like to say the inheritance we have received is awful," said Laporta. "The salary mess is 110 per cent of the total income of the club.
"That means we have no flexibility. The situation is worse that we were told and what we had calculated based on official data.
"You have to leave feelings away, you have to look at numbers with a cold head. We wanted LaLiga to be more flexible but this is no excuse, we knew the rules and what we have been left with from the previous board makes it all impossible."
Fans will hope that despite Laporta's stance, there remains room for another U-turn in this long running saga and many wonder whether their announcement is simply an extreme exhibition in posturing.
Lionel Messi – In Pictures
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Maracana on June 15, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
FIFA World player of the year winner Ronaldinho, the Gillette Best Young Player Award Leo Messi, and third place FIFA World player of the year Samuel Etoo pose with their trophies before La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Celta, at the Camp Nou stadium December 20, 2005
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) vies with Real Madrid's Welsh forward Gareth Bale (L) and Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on March 2, 2019
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks on as Catalan Pro-Independence flags are seen on the background during the La Liga match between Barcelona and SD Eibar at Camp Nou on September 19, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain
Messi for Argentina Under 20s in 2005 vs PERU
Lionel Messi from Argentina celebrates with the cup after winning the FIFA World Youth Championships 2005 Final between Argentina and Nigeria on July 2, 2005 in Utrecht, Netherlands
FC Barcelona's Argentinian Messi scores the second goal against Albacete during their Spanish League football match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, 01 May 2005. FC Barcelona won 2-0
Argentine Lionel Messi (R) is fouled by Peruvian goalkeeper Leao Butron 09 October, 2005 at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during their FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 South American qualifying round match. Argentina won 2-0
Argentina's footballer Lionel Messi (R) is marked by Brazil's Mineiro during their Copa America Venezuela-2007 final match at the Panchencho Romero Stadium July 15, 2007 in Maracaibo, Venezuela
Argentinian forward Lionel Messi leaves the pitch with his gold medal after attending the men's Olympic football tournament medal ceremony at the national stadium in Beijing during the 2008 Beijing Olympic games on August 23, 2008. Argentina won gold ahead of Nigeria and Brazil
Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Argentina sits on top of the world in 2009
Barcelona´s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) and Barcelona'´s midfielder Andres Iniesta (R) celebrate with the Champions League Cup afte the trophy ceremony on May 27, 2009 at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Barcelona defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the final of the UEFA football Champions League
Lionel Messi (2R) of Barcelona tests the defence of Manchester City (FLTR) Richard Dunne, Pablo Zabaleta, Gareth Barry and Stephen Ireland during the Joan Gamper Trophy match between Barcelona and Manchester City at the Camp Nou Stadium on August 19, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. Manchester City won the match 1-0
Diego Maradona head coach of Argentina talks with Lionel Messi of Argentina as they celebrate victory after the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group B match between Argentina and South Korea at Soccer City Stadium on June 17, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona poses with the trophy after victory in the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London
Lionel Messi of Argentina receives the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 trophy on January 7, 2013 in Zurich, Switzerland.
David Beckham (R) of PSG shakes hands with Lionel Messi of Barcelona ahead of the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona FCB at Parc des Princes on April 2, 2013 in Paris, France
Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal as Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid looks dejected during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Bernabeu on March 23, 2014 in Madrid, Spain
Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona with his son Thiago walk out the pitch prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Camp Nou on September 24, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain
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FIFA Ballon d'Or nominees Lionel Messi of Argentina and FC Barcelona (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Real Madrid smile during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2014 at the Kongresshaus on January 12, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland.
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LaLiga has have agreed to sell 10 per cent of its business to American private equity firm CVC in a 50-year deal, a deal which has been firmly rejected by Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The club statement, all three paragraphs of it, was laced with blame directed at LaLiga and their president, Javier Tebas.
Barcelona are in such financial trouble that they are still a long way short of the €200million of savings needed in order to register Messi or their new signings, including Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay, this summer.
Laporta said that Barcelona is bigger than any "coach, president or player" but will hope that that sentiment doesn't wash in the slightest and that LaLiga realise Messi is bigger than the entire division itself, relaxes its rules and allows him to stay.
It is a faint hope: Tebas has been firm in his stance that no flexibility will be offered to Barcelona in order to keep LaLiga's greatest asset. Messi has already held talks with Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, and the French club believe they can afford a deal.
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An employee attends to customers inside a jewellery store in Mumbai. (Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg)
India's Gold Demand Faces Slowing Savings Rate, Farm Wages Risk
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(Bloomberg) -- Gold demand in India is likely to face challenges from a declining household savings rate and lower agricultural wages, according to the World Gold Council.
Rising income is one of the biggest drivers of gold demand, suggesting that as India's economy grows, sales of the precious metal should increase, the WGC said in a report. However, "households are saving proportionately less than they used to, which may reduce the amount of capital they allocate to gold," it said.
Other key headwinds will emerge as more people get access to banks and financial products, which provides investors with other sources for their savings, lack of support from policy makers and a decline in agricultural wages despite government actions in recent years, it said.
While economic growth has slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the longer-term prospects remain bright, fueled by demographic changes, rising urbanization and shifts in the rural economy. For 2021, jewelers are gearing up for good sales in the October-December festival quarter.
India's Pandemic Recovery Means Golden Days Ahead for Jewelers
"Definitely, we will see good demand this year, but it will be a mixed bag," P.R. Somasundaram, the regional chief executive officer for India at the council, said. "It will be skewed toward the bigger pieces and the more wealthier lot spending more on gold, whereas the real gold savers probably are staying out of the market."
With the virus hitting small- and medium-enterprises and the unorganized labor force harder, demand from the country's less affluent sections has been severely dented, he said.
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For each 1% increase in gross national income per capita, gold demand rises by 0.9%, according to the report
For each 1% fall in the gold price in a year, demand increases by 1.2%
For each one percentage point increase in inflation, gold demand increases by 2.6%
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Again, President Buhari Wins At Supreme Court
written by Damilare Salami October 28, 2019
The Supreme Court on Monday again struck out an appeal filed by the presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP), Ambrose Owuru, seeking the nullification of President Muhammadu Buhari's re-election.
The four-member panel led by Justice Olukayode Ariwoola struck out the appeal following a dramatic withdrawal of an application for the appeal to be heard afresh.
Mr Owuru and his party had requested the court to allow them to bring back their appeal which was struck out due to errors of filing two notices of appeal instead of one.
During the court hearing on Monday, the court drew the attention of the counsel representing the appellants, Sunday Ezema, to Section 285 (7) of the 1999 Constitution and was asked whether the appeal had not become statute-barred.
Mr Ezema insisted the appeal can still be heard, but however, made a u-turn and applied for withdrawal of the application.
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola in a short ruling struck out the application.
Mr Ariwoola also refused to award costs against the appellants as demanded by Yunus Usman, a counsel to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and that of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yakubu Maikyau.
President Buhari's counsel, Wole Olanipekun, on his part did not ask for cost against the two appellants.
Before the ruling, Mr Olanipekun had objected to the application of the appellants to hear their appeal afresh on the grounds that the time to do so had lapsed.
He argued that the appellants were not fair to the court by engaging it in a non-justiciable application that will serve no purpose other than waste the time of the court.
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Connector Spotlight: Matt DeLuco
Q. Tell us a bit about the projects you're working on.
I've recently been appointed engineering team lead for a new client, building a project from the ground up for a web and mobile application in the hospitality industry. The aim is to enable any business to offer workplace perks that are typically found only at the biggest tech companies. It's a great idea for such a niche space and the client is exceptionally motivated!
Q. What is this project's most interesting challenge?
It's exciting to work on a dual-track discovery/delivery project, where we'll be simultaneously learning and building as we iterate, with both processes constantly feeding back into each other.
Q. Where did you work prior to Connected?
Prior to Connected, I had several different roles at Points International. It's a great company with great culture that felt like family. Working there facilitated a lot of personal and career growth, as well as my move to and settling down in Toronto.
Q. What achievement are you most proud of in your career to date?
Early in my career, after a week of training in C#, ASP.NET, and MSSQL, I built an e-commerce application back-end to front-end, start to finish, solo. It was a rewarding experience working directly with the client in iterative design and development, and having control over the entire creative process.
Q. Do you have a mantra you live by?
"There is freedom in commitment."
Q. What do you love to do outside of work?
In the summer, cottage life, road cycling, and mountain biking. Last summer, I rediscovered my love for cross-country/single-track mountain biking and learned about the absolutely incredible and challenging technical trail system in Toronto's Don Valley.
In the winter, alpine and Nordic skiing. As a former alpine racer, I rediscovered my passion for skiing after moving to Toronto and joining the North Toronto Ski Club, where I met my wife Christie. Though things have been on hold with the pandemic, each season I typically take several vacations out west to shred the gnar on the big mountains.
Q. If you were stuck on a desert island, which album, movie, and book would you take with you?
Album: "Beach House" – compilation by Hed Kandi
Movie: "Cast Away" – featuring Tom Hanks
Book: "Robinson Crusoe" – Daniel Defoe
Q. Describe yourself in three words.
Q. And finally, what's your favourite product and why?
My mountain bike. It is such an incredible way to get outdoors (particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic), get physical, and unwind. Technical single track requires so much focus, gives me a skill to develop, builds my fitness, and is a great way to really live in the moment!


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They will take public comment on Deepwater Horizon spill recovery plans on March 12, at the Pasadena Convention Center, from 6-8 PM, doors open at 5:15 PM.
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The North American home healthcare market was valued at $90.9 billion in 2012; it is poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% to reach $130.4 billion by 2017. The home healthcare market includes products, services, and telehealth. The home care product category comprises home care testing, screening and monitoring devices, home healthcare therapeutic equipment, mobility assist and other devices, fitness, and nutrition products. Services include unskilled care, rehabilitation therapy, infusion therapy, and respiratory therapy, while telehealth includes home telehealth monitoring devices and telehealth services.
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Samsung's latest generation of Windows laptops includes one built for work
Samsung has announced its new Galaxy Book2 series of Windows laptops, and with them comes a clear focus for Samsung's future plans: To take the competition to Apple by creating their own multi-device ecosystem.
The four new Windows 11 machines, the 360 Pro, Pro, 360 and Business models, each pack the standard set of improvements that you'd expect from a new generation of hardware from one of the world's leading hardware manufacturers. There's faster charging (up to 65w), better displays, more storage, improved chips … all of the things you'd expect to find in a specs table.
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What's actually exciting about these four new models is Samsung's plans to expand intra-device continuity, much in the same way that Apple's phones, watches, laptops and tablets all share notifications, files and the like.
Samsung has made much of its close partnership with Microsoft, which enables it to more closely integrate features available in other Galaxy devices into its Windows machines. In this case, The new Galaxy Book2 Pro models will be able to:
Hark-sang Kim, EVP and head of the new computing R&D team of mobile experience business at Samsung, said that the goal is not just to create mobile tech, but to create mobile tech that fundamentally enhances the daily lives of its users. "As part of this pursuit, we are reimagining the PC. Together, with seamless continuity across our Galaxy devices and secure mobility, users can unlock more efficiency and enable the possibilities of the office of tomorrow," Kim said.
The security that Kim alluded to has to do with the Galaxy Book2 Pro line being the first consumer PC series to meet Microsoft's Secured-core PC requirements. Microsoft describes machines that meet it's Secured-core PC standard as "deliver[ing] the highest level of Windows 11 protection including advanced protection of firmware and dynamic root of trust measurement." Secured-core PCs gain much of their protection from virtualization-based security and Windows hypervisor code integrity checks, as well as dynamic root of trust measurement that ensures a secure handoff from CPU to the Windows hypervisor.
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Speaking of enterprise computers, the Galaxy Book2 Business is the piece of hardware sure to appeal to professionals, especially those concerned with security.
As part of the features added to the Business model specifically for enterprises and pro users is an IR camera that enables facial recognition logins, as well as a physical shutter for the camera to improve physical security.
In addition to the camera features, the Galaxy Book2 Business also includes Samsung Knox security, Intel vPro for improved remote management, Windows 11 Pro and a Kensington lock slot.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 availability
All of the Galaxy Book2 devices, with the exception of the Business model, will be available for preorder beginning March 18, and will be at retail stores beginning April 1.
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Have you been charged or are under investigation for murder or a homicide in Long Beach? Retaining a reputable and experienced Long Beach Murder Attorney may be one of the most important decisions you make. Contact the Law Offices of John D. Rogers today to schedule a free consultation to speak with a lawyer who understands the complexities of California homicide law. Our office prides itself in the history of noteworthy results for our client's charged with violence crimes. It is imperative that you secure an attorney that will represent your side against the government who holds unlimited resources at their disposal.
Overview of California Murder Laws
Murder is defined under penal code 187(a) pc making illegal for someone to unlawfully kill another person or fetus with malice aforethought. California categorizes murder into degrees – first or second degree. Either degree can carry up to a life sentence if convicted. First degree murder carries a mandated sentence of 25-years to life. Second degree murder carries a mandatory sentence of 15-years to life. Additionally, the prosecutor may allege enhancements which makes the murder even more aggravating and consequently carrying a sentence of life without parole – e.g., murder with special circumstance.
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Furthermore, the prosecutor can allege murder even if the accused was not the actual killer. Moreover, the government can allege murder through accomplice liability – e.g., providing assistance, or via co-conspirator liability.
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When you trust our office to be your murder defense lawyer in Long Beach, you can be certain to obtain the best representation possible. We can effectively examine all the evidence and uncover technicalities in the government's case. We have a history of take on seemingly incontestable cases and achieve victories on behalf of our client's charged with murder. To have the best chance of winning your murder case, a competent attorney must:
Investigate the crime scene and thoroughly search for evidence in your favor
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This month WVS Thailand was proud to send our amazing outreach team to the beautiful island of Koh Yao Noi, affectionately known as Cat Island. The team were to set up and conduct a mobile sterilisation and vaccination clinic for the island's large population of cats.
After setting up the clinic on day one, the team were able to carry out their duties with the assistance of the helpful and enthusiastic local population who didn't hesitate to bring their animals for treatment and help the team gather any strays.
Over a four-day clinic the team sterilised and vaccinated over 300 cats and even a couple of dogs that made their way to the clinic! An outstanding achievement for just a few days!
WVS Thailand is committed to carrying out mobile clinics such as this in the most isolated areas of the country where veterinary treatment is hard to find or too expensive for people to afford. Controlling the stray and owned animal population through sterilisations and vaccinations is a key part of our long-term strategy to provide professional veterinary assistance in all areas of Thailand, especially in regions of low income or areas lacking in private clinics for the population.
Every animal deserves the right to proper medical care and attention. WVS is treating more and more animals each year thanks to the support of local donors and volunteers. Without your support we simply wouldn't be able to make such a huge difference to the people and animals in these areas.
Our thanks go to the people of Koh Yao Noi for their co-operation and dedication to the animal population on the island. We would also like to thank YOU, our supporters for all your continued support. By working together, we are changing the lives of thousands of animals for the better!


The best Valentine's date I've ever had?
My bestie, Lauren. Two years ago, we were in Edinburgh, Scotland. We ditched a ghost tour right as it was about to reach next-level scary (Caroline does not do scary, no sir) and made a quick escape for dinner. We did the whole shebang: candles, champagne, shared dessert. Kept up with every other couple in the delightful little restaurant!
Since then, I've held a soft spot for a good Galentine's Day celebration, a la Leslie Knope. I mean, I always did say that if I'm still single at age 60, a domestic partnership with any one of my best girlfriends doesn't sound half bad. We could play board games all day long, travel the seven seas, adopt a few cats, maybe a 17 year old too so that we can put 'em through college. Yes, the cats too. I'd do it in a heartbeat.
and make up stories for every couple you see. Bonus points if you somehow incorporate a drinking game. Buy tickets to a comedy club or improv show afterwards and laugh until you pee your pants. In other words, emulate a classic date night with your soul sista! The best part? You can wear statement heels or a jumpsuit or dark red lips and expect the sorts of compliments that a guy would never know how to give.
Or, better yet... make brunch at home!
My crew's partial to popping some cinnamon rolls into the oven as we they scramble some eggs and fry some bacon. Offer bottomless mimosas, and then go on a long walk for coffee and girl talk.
Might I also suggest heart-shaped egg-in-a-holes?
Clearly state this rule: whoever falls asleep first will get their face doodled on with eyeliner and lipstick. And have their makeover Instagrammed.
A) Put together a care package for a mutual friend who lives far away.
B) Set a price limit and then let everyone loose – the money goes towards food, drinks, and activities for the evening. Think as outside of the box as possible. Chocolate milk + frozen pizza + a horror movie? Boxed wine + queso + arts and crafts? Anything goes!
C) All of the above. Recently, my friends and I sent a care package... but we had such a hoot picking out treats that we wanted her there with us even more. Solution: we added more pizzazz to the package by throwing in lots of commentary: post-it notes with quips from the shopping trip, explanations of why we picked what we did, Hershey's hugs to represent our own, one bag of popcorn while we kept the rest to show we wished she were with us... and also we got a bit hungry. Include your friend in your own evening!
D) Don't go judging my cart. I can see you.
Pack a picnic solely with goodies from Trader Joe's, bring a book or a journal, and board games too. Head to the beach if you're close to one, or your apartment rooftop, or a grassy park, or heck, even your living room if it's too cold out.
I realize if you're not in California or Florida, this might not sound so appealing for February. That's when I say: well, come crash on my couch. Or straight up just move here, girl!
This is what I say to my sister when she tells me the weather's being miserable. You live in Seattle, what do you expect. Grab your stuff, your car, your cats, and meet me at my picnic in the sunny park.
It's a long weekend, my friends. Perfect excuse for a girls' getaway. Don't go anywhere that'll take more than three hours to get to. Make it a staycation if you must. Then, go wine-tasting or shopping or brunching at your leisure.
As for me? I'm dragging my friend Leah with me to visit my sister in Seattle. Well.... except she's off on a weekend getaway of her own, so it'll be Leah and me, the cats, most likely a lot of candy, and the rain. Stay tuned for the Snapchats, they'll be riveting, I'm sure.
But first, the Super Bowl (of chips and dip of all varieties), and Chinese New Year! Hope you use these as excuses for takeout lomein and and nachos all weekend!
I've always been into the idea that V-day is about showing your love and appreciation for all the important people in your life... that certainly includes your girlfriends!
D'aw this is such a great list of ideas. Carbs + Jane Austen? Count me in! Hehehe. I plan on having a movie night in with my fiance on Valentine's Day so it's kind of a similar plan.
Done and done. I'm officially taking over your couch FOR LIFE. you had me at make up stories about every couple and make it a drinking game. Too good. Too good.
So many great ideas! Yay Galentine's Day!!
A fancy dinner out sounds like a great idea - but just not on the 14th - make it another day so it is not so expensive!
It's my fave too! I hope you were able to cook up a lovely brunch with friends!


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Our guiding vision
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FAQ about Stiftung Mercator
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Stiftung Mercator's partner organizations
Achieving systemic impact through new institutions
We select the project type that we believe will be best suited to achieving the project objective in question. In some cases it may make sense to set up partner organizations in order to achieve the greatest possible systemic impact. We use different partners, structures and framework conditions to establish this particular form of long-term commitment to a project.
The key question is whether a partner organization will be able to fill a gap, and whether the requisite institutional expertise would not otherwise be available. Furthermore, partner organizations have the advantage of being able to focus on specific content and to work independently and flexibly. At the same time, they can make use of the experience of Stiftung Mercator and, if applicable, of other partners. We believe in cooperation in this context too, recruiting other partners wherever possible to found and support partner organizations.
At present, 13 partner organizations are working with us to achieve our objectives in our thematic clusters of Europe, Integration, Climate Change and Cultural Education.
Making the energy transition a success
Politicians in Germany have set themselves the ambitious goal of restructuring the energy sector and moving from coal-based and nuclear power to wind and solar energy. The Agora Energiewende illustrates possible ways of achieving this.
www.agora-energiewende.de
A successful transport transition is possible – if everyone works together.
The 2050 targets laid down in the Paris Agreement are ambitious. If Germany wishes to achieve these targets, a radical transition will be required – above all in the transport sector, which has been neglected for too long. The Agora Verkehrswende initiative will set in motion the necessary discourse in society.
agora-verkehrswende.de
Facts about the energy transition
Journalists often have to work to tight deadlines. To make sure that the quality of reporting on the complex subject of the energy transition does not suffer as a result, Clean Energy Wire (CLEW) supports media representatives by supplying them with reliable information.
www.cleanenergywire.org
www.klimafakten.de
Bringing young people together, promoting friendship
The German-Turkish Youth Bridge aims to intensify exchange between young people from Germany and Turkey with a view to strengthening relations between the two countries in the long term.
www.jugendbruecke.de
The path to a European perspective on China
The Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) paints a realistic picture of China in Germany as a way of providing key information to politics, business and society.
www.merics.org
Consolidating strengths in science
The Mercator Research Center Ruhr (MERCUR) promotes ambitious research projects and individuals aimed at driving forward cooperation between the universities of Bochum, Dortmund and Duisburg-Essen.
www.mercur-research.de
New prospects for the planet
The Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) is searching for practicable ways of using global resources sustainably – with a view to limiting climate change and controlling its consequences.
www.mcc-berlin.net
Language, the key to education
The Mercator Institute for Literacy and Language Education plans to bring about lasting improvements in language training in schools.
The non-profit organization MUTIK develops, plans and implements projects in the areas of cultural education and diversity. Projects such as "Culture Agents for Creative Schools", "Creative Potentials in Dialogue" and "Art Labs" help to give all schoolchildren in Germany better opportunities to access high quality cultural education. The project "Young Islam Conference" offers young people, be they of migrant origin or not, a platform for knowledge acquisition, exchange and participation in social debates aimed at shaping the way people live together in a diverse society. As a Stiftung Mercator partner organization, MUTIK pursues its goals with other public- and private-sector institutions.
www.kulturagenten-programm.de
Cultural education for all
The Council for Cultural Education wishes to raise the quality and status of art, music, literature, dance and theatre in everyday life and make them accessible to as many people as possible.
www.rat-kulturelle-bildung.de
RuhrFutur – a changing education landscape
RuhrFutur aims to combine and consolidate the strengths of many different educational partners in the Ruhr region – with a view to achieving equal opportunities in education.
www.ruhrfutur.de
The voice of science on the subject of immigration
Through its Annual Report, the Expert Council of German Foundations on Integration and Migration (SVR) makes sure that politicians are provided with a sound basis for taking decisions on the subject of migration – and that the issue is debated more objectively in society.
www.svr-migration.de
Opening, accompanying, strengthening – diversity in culture.
Society is changing, and with it the requirements for cultural institutions. The ZAK NRW teams up with cultural institutions to work out how they can successfully appeal to new target groups, while at the same time making their own services ready for the future.
www.zaknrw.de
www.zaknrw.de/blog


In the year and a half I've been road cycling, challenges have come and gone. It started off with the basics: Can I even ride a road bike? Will riding with cleats make me drop over at the first traffic light? Do I dare to join my cycling friends on a social ride? Later on, most of them were slightly more challenging: Can I actually keep up the with the fast boys on their weekly training spin? Can I beat my last best time and earn the QOM? Do I ride sub zero's? Do I take up the challenge to climb the Mont Ventoux, ride my first 200 km, join the tough crowd of Dalslandrunt?
So far, I haven't used a heart rate monitor, not even followed any sort of training schedule. I ride for al lot of reasons that aren't even about getting in shape (I wrote a blog about that here). But that's the thing with something you love: you want to be doing more and more of it, which usually means pushing your limits the slightest bit forward every time. So yes. Although on a basic level, I too have been looking into training gadgets, better nutrition and healthier ways to recover. Usually though, the challenges still aren't particularly about physical fitness or strength. Not even about competing with others; the challenges I seek are about challenging myself. And it's the mental aspect that I find most intriguing. Can I really pull this off? Can I beat the little voice in the back of my head telling me it's too much? Too daunting? Too far?
It's pretty simple: I will plan my 300 km ride in the weekend of August 20/21 and would like to ask everyone who's up for Riding Further to join me. Choose a distance over 150 / 200 / 300 km (or anything above or in between), ride it, and tag your ride #RideFurther Be #Strongher. With whom you ride (guys or girls), where you ride, and how far you want to push your limits is up to you! Interested? Check all details here.
Challenge: Ride at least 150 km - 300 km (or more!) on one day in the weekend of August 20/21. Choose a distance, ride it, and tag your ride #RideFurther Be #Strongher. With whom you ride (guys or girls), where you ride and how far you want to push your limits is up to you!
Lian van Leeuwen is a Project Manager and Communication Strategist and she loves photography. But more importantly mother of a six-year old son. All she wants is to raise her son to be a happy, healthy and independent young man. Because she's always busy, being a parent and a busy freelancer, she needed an outlet that she could take up any moment. So she started cycling. At first it were short trips on her cranky old MTB. A friend convinced her to try out a road bike, so she did and after that she was hooked.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace Hands_of_Cards
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            var players = new Dictionary<string, HashSet<string>>();
            string handout = Console.ReadLine();
            while (handout != "JOKER")
            {
                var handoutToken = handout.Split(':');
                var playerName = handoutToken[0];
                var cards = handoutToken[1].Split(',').Select(a => a.Trim()).ToArray();
                if (players.ContainsKey(playerName))
                {
                    players[playerName].UnionWith(cards);
                }
                else
                {
                    players[playerName] = new HashSet<string>(cards);
                }

                handout = Console.ReadLine();
            }

            printPlayersAndScores(players);
        }

        private static void printPlayersAndScores(Dictionary<string, HashSet<string>> players)
        {
            foreach (var player in players)
            {
                var score = CalculateScore(player.Value);
                Console.WriteLine($"{player.Key}: {score}");
            }
        }

        private static int CalculateScore(HashSet<string> cards)
        {
            var totalScore = 0;
            foreach (var card in cards)
            {
                var types = card.Last();
                var power = card.Substring(0, card.Length - 1);
                int score;
                var isDigit = int.TryParse(power, out score);

                if (!isDigit)
                {
                    switch (power)
                    {
                        case "J":
                            score = 11;
                            break;
                        case "Q":
                            score = 12;
                            break;
                        case "K":
                            score = 13;
                            break;
                        case "A":
                            score = 14;
                            break;
                    }
                }

                switch (types)
                {
                    case 'S':
                        score *= 4;
                        break;
                    case 'H':
                        score *= 3;
                        break;
                    case 'D':
                        score *= 2;
                        break;
                    case 'C':
                        score *= 1;
                        break;
                }

                totalScore += score;

            }

            return totalScore;
        }
    }
}

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