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UK 2.5.6
Compendium of Cultural Policies & Trends / Country Profiles / UK 2.5.6
The issue of disability has been on the agenda of the Arts Councils since the publication of the Attenborough Report on Arts and Disabled People by the Carnegie UK Trust in 1985. In 1986, all four Arts Councils in the UK also reached a common agreement to adopt a voluntary Code of Practice on Arts and Disability produced by the Arts Council of Great Britain. The latter was intended to encourage subsidised arts organisations to consider the needs of people with disabilities in their employment policies, programmes, outreach work, marketing and in facilitating access. However, despite pioneering work by companies such as Graeae, which featured disabled theatre performers and was founded almost 40 years ago, the long-established Shape Arts, Candoco, and ground-breaking artwork by more recently established companies, it has taken a considerable time to begin mainstreaming disability arts.
The Government has now appointed a Disability Champion for the Arts and Culture, Andrew Miller, who also serves on the councils of both Arts Council England and Arts Council of Wales. Among organisations active in the sector are Disability Arts Online, an organisation led by disabled people that gives artists with disabilities a platform to blog and share images describing their artistic projects and practice. DadaFest has been promoting disability and deaf arts including a festival for some years and also provides training and a young people's programme.
In 2015 Creative Future, as part of its Fair Access to the Arts project, commissioned research to determine the factors preventing artists with disabilities and other marginalised adults from participating in the arts. The recommendations that followed fed into ACE's Creative Case for Diversity.
People with disabilities are underrepresented within the cultural sector and in 2016 ACE commissioned research from the EW Group with a view to identifying such things as recruitment practices of arts/cultural organisations and opportunities for disabled employees to acquire relevant skills and advance in their careers. A report of the findings, Making a shift, was published by ACE in 2018. In another development the BBC indicated its intention to increase the representation of people with disabilities on air (see chapter 2.5.3).
In 2018 more than 100 arts organisations and others agreed upon a Cultural Inclusion Manifesto with a commitment to make the arts and education more inclusive for children and young people with disabilities, not least in relation to ACE's vision of arts for everyone (see also chapter 5.2). The following year a campaign, Design Can, was launched calling on the design industry to be more representative of the public it serves, whatever their abilities, background, ages and identities.
The British Council and IETM (International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts) have initiated a four-year pan-European project – Europe Beyond Access – aimed at supporting disabled artists to internationalise their work and improve their employment opportunities, as well as build audiences in the dance and theatre sectors. An early outcome of this initiative is a dedicated website and digital newsletter.
Targets have been set by the Arts Council of Wales in its Corporate Plan to double the number of people with disabilities in the subsidised arts workforce and to triple representation on governing boards by 2023. This follows earlier evidence of a decline in the number of disabled people working in the arts and a fall in audience numbers of people with disabilities. ACW has also initiated a national access scheme, Hynt, for theatre and arts centres. Managed by Creu Cymru in conjunction withDiverse Cymru, the scheme provides disabled people with a card that enables any accompanying carer or companion to obtain a ticket free of charge. By early 2019 more than 40 venues had signed up to the scheme and it is hoped other Arts Councils in the UK will be encouraged to follow the example.


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Knicks: A blueprint for the offseason
I consider myself a realist, but I do enjoy imagining potential opportunities as a Knicks fan. Every season, I say to myself, "this is the year we turn the new corner, it's time to compete!". Yet, I am sadly mistaken every time. This year, will it be the same disappointed feeling or will I have something to root for and be proud of?
The Knicks rumor mill is invigorating but it keeps me entertained and engaged, but ultimately just maks my sadness of being a miserable Knicks fans. The Knicks are always "involved" in all of these talks and throw their hat in the ring with every player, but then nothing comes to fruition. With James Dolan at the helm, the franchise is still expected to be an embarrassment. Hopefully new president, and agent extraordinaire Leon Rose, can change the tides of the New York Knicks.
The Knicks need to do a lot, and truly there are so many different directions they could go. I enjoyed their free agency strategy last year, after missing out on big names, sign reliable and hard-working vets to team-friendly short deals. There is no need to tank the cap space, and if you get lucky you can trade one of those guys (i.e. Marcus Morris) to a contender for draft capital and another expiring contract.
In my eyes, the only untouchables on that team are R.J Barrett and Mitchell Robinson. How can the Knicks transform from the laughing stock to the kings of New York? My thoughts in a comprehensive breakdown are laid out below.
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The first thing we need to is to address the upcoming draft. It isn't the most bountiful group of players, but there are plenty of "diamonds in the rough" if you will. Over the past few months, I penned my thoughts on who I feel the Knicks should draft and who may be available at the 8th pick. I am bullish on Obi Toppin and it would be my dream to have him play in the Big Apple. Unless the Knicks trade up or miraculously the Bulls and Cavs said whiff on the opportunity, the Dayton star will likely be off the board.
Round 1 - No. 8 Overall Pick
This was a brutal draw for the rebuilding Knicks. Those around the Knicks are suggesting they try to "make a jump" and get into position for LaMelo Ball. I just don't think he is what the Knicks need to get involved with. If the Knicks do draft him, I'll welcome him with open arms, but for now, let's pivot away from this idea. As mentioned in my prior blogs, the Knicks seem to want to draft a Point Guard. I don't disagree, but I think they should draft the best available players, no matter the position. Listed are the players I believe are the best available, assuming Ball, Wiseman, Edwards, and Toppin are off the board.
Guards: Killian Hayes (France), Tyrese Haliburton (Iowa State), Kira Lewis Jr. (Alabama)
Forwards: Isaac Okoro (Auburn), Deni Avidja (Israel), Saddiq Bey (Villanova), Devin Vassell (FSU)
Centers: Onyeka Okongwu (USC)
After more research, I am liking what I see out of Tyrese Haliburton. I also think Issac Okoro is a formidable defender. College Basketball expert and Host of Big East Shootaround, John Fanta, felt the steal of the draft will be Saddiq Bey, and the Knicks should seriously consider him. In the end, I think they decide on Killian Hayes, based on who may be taken above them. Hayes has professional experience, playing ten games for the German team, Ratiopharm Ulm. In his time there, he put up an average of 17.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 39% 3PT all through 36 minutes a game. He has a nice size for a point guard, coming in at 6'4", and has shown nice defensive potential.
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Round 1 - No. 27th Overall Pick
I don't believe the Knicks will be holding onto this pick if they are trying to trade for Russell Westbrook, CP3, Victor Oladipo, or other marquee players. We will dive into these possibilities in the next section. If they don't make a big splash, I think their next option would be to package the two picks and move up. Like mentioned, the Knicks have a steady eye on the youngest Ball brother and may want to seek his services and move up. Again, if they move up they should draft Obi Toppin, but I'm just a blog writer, not a General Manager. If they do hold onto this pick, here are some players who may be available.
Guards: Cole Anthony (UNC), Tyrell Terry (Stanford) Cassius Winston (Michigan State), Josh Green (Arizona), RJ Hampton (New Zealand Breakers), Jaden McDaniels (Washington)
Forwards: Precious Achiuwa (Memphis), Desmond Bane (TCU)
Centers: Vernon Carey Jr. (Duke), Isiah Stewart (Washington)
I love Cole Anthony's potential, and I thoroughly enjoyed his high school and college play. If they don't draft a PG, trade for one, or find one in free agency, he should be their guy if available. It is hard to say who remains available this far down in the first round, so realistically the Knicks should draft the best available, not necessarily a specific position to fill. RJ Hamptons draft stock fell and he could be the Michael Porter Jr. of the draft. I don't think he falls to 27, but you never know. I think any of these listed players would be nice role players for the team.
Second-round picks are rarely All-Star talent. It would be awesome to find a Manu Ginobli, Marc Gasol, Nikola Jokic, or Draymond Green, but it really is just luck of the draw. The Knicks got absolutely lucky snagging Mitchell Robinson in the 2nd round, who has the potential to be one of the best bigs in the league. In terms of this year, there may be some sleepers
Guards: Theo Maledon (France), Malachi Flynn (San Diego State), Cassius Stanley (Duke), Devon Dotson (Kansas), Immanuel Quickley (Kentucky)
Forwards: Xavier Tillman (Michigan State), Jordan Nwora (Lousiville), Reggie Perry (Mississippi State)
Centers: Daniel Oturu (Minnesota), Killian Tillie (Gonzaga), Nick Richards (Kentucky)
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Every year, the Knicks are always in the "mix" with players in the trade market. It never really pans out, but they put their respective feelers out there. If the Knicks want to make a splash and put the league on notice, they should shake things up and pursue some trade opportunities.
So what are the franchise's assets? Barrett and Robinson should be locked in as the cornerstones and not be moved. I also think that they should hold onto their higher first-round pick unless they move up in the draft.
Julius Randle is a solid role player who can produce for a team. The young trio of Kevin Knox, Dennis Smith Jr., and Frank Ntilikina are all raw and unproven and could develop better in other systems. They also have a slew of draft capital in the near future, seven first-round picks over the next four drafts (including 2020).
What is nice about the Knicks is they have plenty of solid veterans with one-year contracts that will expire next year. If a team is looking to create more space for the future, and have a player who has fallen out of their mix, the Knicks should be the ones those teams converse with.
Russell Westbrook (Rockets)
New York is made for stars and Westbrook is who they should shoot for. The downside to Russell Westbrook is his massive contract, with three years and over $132 million remaining. New York does have enough cap space to absorb his contract, but should they? I truly think to be competitive and to attract more talent to the team, you need a solidified top player. The former MVP can be that guy. The Knicks should NOT overspend to acquire him. It is expected that the Rockets explore his trade options because quite frankly, they don't have the money. The Rockets owe around $118 million to only five players next season. Russ wants out and the Knicks want in.
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Chris Paul (Thunder)
Unless CP3 is available on the cheaper side, I don't think the Knicks should follow through with this. I truly love CP3 and his style of play and leadership, I just don't think the timing is right for us anymore, and he should play for a team that could win him a ring now. The Thunder are a competitive team with plenty of talent, but also want to fully rebuild with their multitude of draft capital and cap space. There will be a bidding war for Paul, including teams like the Suns and Lakers. The Knicks should sit this one out unless the price is right
Victor Oladipo (Pacers)
Rumors came out that Oladipo "wanted out" but recently he came out saying he was "fully committed" to Indiana. He has one year remaining on his deal and it seems unlikely he would stay with the Pacers even with those comments. The former All-Star, although finds himself injured, averaged 14.5 points on 39.4 percent shooting this past season. The Pacers don't want another Paul George situation on their hands, so they may ship him off sooner rather than later.
Gordon Hayward (Player option - Celtics)
The Celtics have an interesting decision to make with Gordon Hayward. He isn't the player they expected but that is due to some injuries. Even with that being said, he is still one of the most consistent wings in the league, with plenty of upsides. He most likely will opt-in and seek a long term deal next offseason, so the C's might want to trade him. A New York-Boston trade is unlikely, but there have been weirder deals.
According to DailyKnicks by Fansided, "the Knicks can practically create between $42.4 – $47.8 million of cap space, depending on whether the cap remains flat at $109 million or adjusts to the pre-pandemic projection of $115 million".
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All of this could change if they make a large trade. Looking at the free-agent market, it isn't the most eye-popping, and the Knicks aren't the most attractive destination, but a sales pitch and "Big Apple mindset" could sway people's decisions. Anthony Davis would be a dream, but that ship has long sailed away. After winning the chip with the Lakers, he is 99.9% returning back to LA. I also think Rajon Rondo remains with LeBron and the Lakers.
Fred VanVleet (Unrestricted - Raptors)
FVV has been linked to the Knicks for months, notably after his stellar performance in the 2019 NBA playoffs. VanVleet is the best available guard in the free-agent market and is seeking a massive pay raise for his service. He is a huge upgrade at the position and would be a great addition to the team. Vegas has the odds in the Knicks favors, so it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Danilo Gallinari (Unrestricted - Thunder)
Hello, old friend. Gallinari was the 2008 6th round draft pick for New York, who officially joined the team in 2008 after some time spent in Italy. He was part of the trade package to Denver to bring in Carmelo Anthony, who now has rejuvenated his career while with the Clippers and the Thunder. I don't think anyone would dislike a reunion, and he could be a well-performing player on the team.
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Marcus Morris (Unrestricted - Clippers)
Speaking of reunions, could Marcus Morris come back to New York? He loved playing here, and he was a phenomenal gritty teammate. Although unlikely, how cool would that have been to fleece the Clippers for a first-rounder and then having Morris return back to the Knicks?
Brandon Ingram (Restricted - Pelicans)
We now look at some restricted free agents, which are always hard to pry away but the Knicks should attempt if all other plans fizzle out. The 23-year-old All-Star will most definitely remain with the Pelicans, but if the Knicks want to make New Orleans uncomfortable, they should throw out an offer sheet.
Bodgan Bogdanovic (Restricted - Kings)
The same concept above goes to Bodgan. He is a consistent contributor and performed well with the Kings, but it is a weird fit for Sacramento. He could be a player that Knicks could fall back on and throw an offer sheet on the table if the thought comes to mind.
Kris Dunn (Restricted - Bulls)
The Providence Friar standout would be an awesome sight in the Knicks orange and blue. The Bulls have a ton of guards, and with the new coaching staff, he may be the odd man out. He didn't have the best success with Coach Thibbedeu in Minnesota, but the feelings may have faded out.
Photo: Bruce Schwartzman
Other Potential/Viable Options
- Demarcus Cousins (Unrestricted)
- Carmelo Anthony (Unrestricted - Trailblazers)
- Marc Gasol (Unrestricted - Raptors)
- Tristan Thompson (Unrestricted - Cavaliers)
- Nerlens Noel (Unrestricted - Thunder)
- Langston Galloway (Unrestricted - Pistons)
- Christian Wood (Unrestricted - Pistons)
- Joe Harris (Unrestricted - Nets)
- Davis Bertans (Unrestricted - Wizards)
- Glenn Robinson III (Unrestricted - 76ers)
All of the above concepts and ideas are just thoughts from a fan who dove deep into research. I love the Knicks, I grew up watching them while living in Queens. Carmelo Anthony is still my favorite player. The Knicks need to return to glory and let's hope 2020-2021 marks a new era.
There is still a lot of uncertainty and a lot of question marks. I don't perceive the Knicks to be a "dumpster fire" as others may look at them. They have a reputable coach, a new front office, young raw talent, and potential. The rebuild is taking place, and let's hope the Knicks get back on the winning side. It's a quick turnaround for the NBA, with the first action of the offseason happening this week.
NBA Draft: November 18th, 7 p.m. EST
Free Agency Begins: November 20th, 6 p.m. EST
Training Camp: December 1st
Start of the Season: December 22nd
Photo: Leon Rose / New York Knicks
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Horror is best when it's mixed up with comedy. After all, laughter is the key to a better life. So if you love movies like Shaun of the Dead or Ghostbusters (not that, the original one), this list is just what you need.
After the zombie apocalypse, two former baseball players who don't necessarily like each other, stick together in order to survive in the new world.


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Q: Frameworks and Libraries missing on the SVN checkout, XCode 5 I checkout a version from SVN, but when i run the project it shows Linker errors and missing frameworks. I solved the problem by adding again the frameworks and missing '.a' files from the folder to Build Phases-> Link Binary with Libraries and also I cleared the Library search path and Framework search paths to make the project run.
But when I checkout from SVN each time I encounter these same errors, how to set the relative path for the Libraries and frameworks. Every member of the project is encountering the same error when they checkout on their Mac machine. How to resolve this error.
Any help is appreciated.
In the below screen the search path shows only the local path, how to change it to absolute path so that every time it can fetch from XCode itself.

A: Click on 'Framework Search Paths' and make changes as shown in below image.

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The Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370 is a functional mono-laser printer aimed at the office environment.
While colour lasers tend to get most of the headlines, most businesses continue to own large numbers of mono models. Typically, the majority of business documents consist of text, text and more text, so there remains a demand for mono lasers. But is there a demand for a mono laser that retails for as much as £339? Canon certainly hopes so, and its Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370 intends to lure purchasers away from flashier but less business-oriented colour models.
That it carries such a high price tag won't be immediately obvious from the Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370's exterior. There is a mono LCD but, otherwise, very little sign of sophistication. The casing isn't particularly polished or in any other way suggestive of the price. This isn't perhaps surprising, since the Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370 is aimed very much at an office environment and, therefore, needs to offer little in the way of style.
What the Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370 does need to give the user is functionality, and here the results are more pleasing. It comes with a 10Base-T/100Base-TX interface and some excellent management software, allowing it to slip seamlessly into any office network. No wireless connection is included but, to be honest, we're still far from the time when the typical office workhorse bothers with the slightly inconsistent Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards.
PCL5e/6 support and 64MB of RAM are included, and the paper inputs stretch to a 250 sheet cassette and a 50-sheet multi-purpose tray. The output is a mere 125 pages. These figures may not seem particularly outstanding, but you can upgrade the input capacity to 550 sheets with an optional tray. We would, though, prefer the output to be slightly higher on a model that really ought to be ideal for large print-jobs. In a sense though, that might be missing the point of the Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370.
Most printers have fast speeds when warmed up but, should you want to print off a quick load, you'll find the time ticking away due to the need for the printer to constantly warm up. The Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370, though, is notable for its zero warm up time.
In practice, the Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370 was printing within six seconds and, when it had been in recent action, it started whirring into action almost instantaneously. It still doesn't quite hit the figure of 26ppm quoted by Canon but, at 22.2ppm (pages per minute) it's much closer to the on-paper figure then is generally the case. And in an office environment, where there's there a constant flood of users wanting to run off short print jobs as quickly as possible, the Canon i-SENSYS LBP3370's non-existent warm-up period could prove extremely useful.
The resulting prints are dark and sharp, with the text clearly defined. Compared to cheaper mono lasers (the Epson AcuLaser M2000D, for instance), the print quality is significantly superior. Being a mono model, you're unlikely to be buying it primarily for its graphics output, although it is quite adept here too, bringing out the detail even in our series of complicated photo tests.


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In Major Tax Speech, Paul Ryan Lays Out Plan to Lavish Rich With Tax Cuts
"Paul Ryan is not serious about tax reform. He's serious about tax giveaways—for millionaires, billionaires, and wealthy corporations."
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According to recent polling data, most Americans want to do the opposite of what Ryan has proposed. (Photo: Yuri Gripas/Reuters)
After spending months selling a healthcare plan that proposed kicking millions off their insurance and gutting crucial safety net programs, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) has now shifted his focus to tax reform, where he hopes to provide significant tax relief to the wealthiest Americans.
"Middle-class Americans will see their basic standards of living reduced by Ryan's plans, just so that the rich and huge corporations can get a giant tax cut."
—Frank Clemente, Americans for Tax Fairness
On Tuesday, after weeks of failing to offer any details on his ambitious plan to permanently overhaul the tax code, Ryan made his first major pitch to the National Association of Manufacturers—a business advocacy group that has in the past received funding from the Koch brothers.
Those longing for concrete proposals were likely disappointed by the speech, however, as Ryan opted to focus on familiar GOP talking points—like the claim that massive tax cuts will have a positive effect on job growth—in the place of gritty details.
But the few specific details Ryan did offer, like his proposal to eliminate both the estate tax and the Alternative Minimum Tax, provided sufficient ammunition for critics who argue Ryan's rhetoric on jobs is little more than a smokescreen.
"Paul Ryan is not serious about tax reform. He's serious about tax giveaways—for millionaires, billionaires, and wealthy corporations," said Frank Clemente, executive director of Americans for Tax Fairness (AFT), in a statement.
Clemente continued:
He's going to pay for those deficit-exploding giveaways by cutting Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, public education, and a whole lot more. Middle-class Americans will see their basic standards of living reduced by Ryan's plans, just so that the rich and huge corporations can get a giant tax cut.
AFT also pointed to a memo, released on Monday, in which it urges congressional Republicans to learn from the "incontestable failures" of Kansas's tax cut experiment, which came to an end earlier this month after lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of hiking taxes.
That's why Paul Ryan calls it a "once in a generation" opportunity.
He means: "We can take money from Medicaid & give it to the wealthy."
— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) June 20, 2017
Today, @SpeakerRyan confirmed what we already know: He wants to give massive tax cuts to the rich—which is the opposite of what voters want. pic.twitter.com/QhEZX2W879
— Tax March (@taxmarch) June 20, 2017
Morris Pearl, the chair of Patriotic Millionaires, disputed the claim at the heart of Ryan's pitch.
"Let me make this clear: lowering tax rates does not create jobs. Period," he said. "Lowering tax rates just makes the one percent even richer."
According to recent polling data, most Americans want to do the opposite of what Ryan is proposing.
In a survey conducted by the University of Maryland's Program for Public Consultation in March, most participants expressed support for raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations and opposed eliminating the estate tax. A Gallup poll from last year suggested 61 percent of Americans believe the rich pay too little in taxes.
But popular sentiment, as Paul Waldman notes in a piece for the Washington Post, will not be enough to deter a political party that has for decades sought to overhaul the tax code to benefit big business and the donor class.
"If we can't cut taxes on the wealthy, [Republicans] ask each other, then why are we here?" Waldman writes. "What's the point of having power if you don't use it for this?"
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The Committee Against Torture (CAT) oversees implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment ("Convention against Torture") through its consideration of State reports, individual complaints, inter-State complaints, and inquiry requests, and its preparation of General Comments, statements and reprisal letters, and general discussions. As of October 2021, 172 States are party to the Convention against Torture.
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The CAT consists of 10 independent experts who are elected for a term of four years by States parties to the Convention. See Convention against Torture, art. 17. Each member must be a national of a State party, of high moral character, and have recognized competence in the field of international human rights. Id. Further information about the election process is found on the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights' website on Elections of Treaty Body Members.
The CAT generally holds two sessions per year in Geneva, Switzerland, once in May and once in November, each generally lasting four weeks and examining approximately eight to nine State reports. The schedule of past and upcoming CAT sessions is available online, and the OHCHR maintains a Master Calendar of all UN Member States' upcoming treaty body reviews.
State parties are required to submit an initial report within one year after acceding to the Convention against Torture. State parties to the Convention against Torture are then required to submit regular periodic reports on how rights are being implemented every four years. Periodic reports should be presented in three parts: (1) information relating to the implementation of articles 1 to 16 of the Convention and any national law or policies taken to implement the Convention, (2) any information requested by the CAT, and (3) measures taken to comply with the conclusions and recommendations addressed to it by the CAT previously. For more specific guidelines regarding the form and content of reports, the Secretary General has published a Compilation of Guidelines on the Form and Content of Reports to be Submitted by State Parties to the International Human Rights Treaties.
Following the submission of the State's periodic reports, the CAT will first engage in a pre-session where a list of issues will be drafted by two members of the Committee chosen as rapporteurs for that particular State. The State party will then reply to the list of issues adopted by the pre-session working group. The State then sends representatives to the UN's headquarters in order to engage in a constructive dialogue with the Committee. The CAT will then issue its concluding observations, which includes a brief introduction, a section noting positive aspects, and a section noting areas of concern and subsequent recommendations. A list of concluding observations can be found on the CAT's webpage. CAT also requires that follow-up information to be provided on a limited number of recommendations within one year, and a rapporteur will be appointed by the Committee in order to monitor the State party's compliance with such requests. See Other Activities of the Human Rights Treaty Bodies and Participation of Stakeholders in the Human Rights Treaty Body Process, UN Doc. HRI/MC/2013/3, 22 April 2013, para. 3.
Since May 2007, the CAT has also adopted an optional reporting procedure, also known as a "simplified reporting procedure," consisting of preparing a list of issues prior to reporting, which is transmitted to each State before the submission of the regular periodic report. See CAT, Report of the Committee against Torture: Thirty-seventh session (6 – 24 November 2006) Thirty-eighth session (30 April – 18 May 2007), A/62/44, paras. 23-24. The optional reporting procedure is aimed at improving efficiency by removing the need to make further requests for additional information, which is traditionally requested by the Committee through the list of issues mechanism. Instead, the list of issues prior to reporting allows State party reports to be more focused on priority issues by asking tailored and pointed questions surrounding issues the CAT believes are of concern. The Committee has also included more information about the optional reporting procedure, including reports due in the upcoming year by various States. For more information about the new optional treaty-body reporting procedure, see the Overview on Treaty bodies' List of Issues Prior to Reporting prepared at the Eleventh Inter-Committee meeting of the human rights treaty bodies.
The CAT may consider individual complaints that allege a violation of an individual's rights under Convention against Torture if the State has made the necessary declaration under Article 22 of the Convention. See Convention against Torture, art. 22. Article 22 also identifies the requirements any complaint must meet in order to be considered by the Committee. As of October 2021, 68 States have accepted the Convention against Torture complaints mechanism.
In order to submit an individual complaint, a model complaint form can be used to provide: (1) basic information, (2) the State party in which the complaint is directed against, (3) a chronological list of facts on which the complaint is based, (4) the rights set out in the Convention against Torture that have been alleged to be violated, and (5) any potential remedies the complainant would like to obtain if the CAT agrees there has been a violation of the Convention. All individual complaints should be submitted to the Petitions Team mailing address:
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The CAT also has a searchable table of jurisprudence which documents its recent decisions by Convention article, subject matter, any procedural issues, and outcome. The CAT also keeps a full list of its jurisprudence. More information for the procedure on individual complaints can be found in the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 23 Frequently Asked Questions about Treaty Body Complaints Procedure and Procedure for Complaints by Individuals under the Human Rights Treaties webpage.
Article 21 of the Convention against Torture provides a mechanism for States to complain about violations of the Convention made by another State. See CAT, art. 21. This procedure for inter-State complaints, however, has never been used.
Article 30 of Convention against Torture also provides a mechanism for States to resolve inter-State disputes concerning the interpretation of application of the Convention. See Convention against Torture, art. 30. This procedure allows for disputes to be resolved in the first instance by negotiation, and should that fail, by arbitration. If the parties then fail to agree to the arbitration within a period of 6 months, then one of the States may refer the dispute to the International Court of Justice unless a State opted out of the procedure by making a declaration at the time of ratification or accession to Convention against Torture.
The CAT does not have a mechanism in place for urgent interventions.
The CAT can also consider inquiries on grave or systematic violations of any of the rights set forth in the Convention against Torture. See Convention against Torture, art. 20. State parties may opt out of the inquiry procedure at the time of signature, ratification or accession of the Convention by declaring that the State does not recognize the competence of the CAT to undertake inquiries. See id. art. 28.
The inquiry procedure is confidential and the State party's cooperation is sought at all stages. Generally, the inquiry procedure proceeds in five steps.
The CAT receives information that the rights contained in the Convention against Torture are being systematically violated by the State party.
The CAT invites the State party to submit relevant observations.
Based on the relevant submissions and observations, the CAT may then designate one or more of its members to conduct an inquiry and then submit an urgent report to the CAT. With the State party's consent, the initial inquiry may involve a visit to the State's territory.
The CAT examines the report and then transmits any findings, along with comments and recommendations to the State party.
The State party is then requested to submit its own observations and any measures it took regarding the CAT's findings, comments, and recommendations within a specified time period.
The Committee Against Torture publishes general comments on thematic issues regarding the content of Convention against Torture provisions. The CAT maintains a current list of general comments on its website.
The CAT adopts statements to clarify its position with respect to international developments and any issues that bear upon the Convention's implementation. A list of past Committee Against Torture statements can be found on its webpage.
The CAT also sends reprisal letters to State parties in accordance with article 13 of the Convention against Torture, as a mechanism in which to protect individuals against retaliatory measures by the State. A list of past CAT reprisal letters can also be found on its webpage.
The CAT will periodically hold general discussions at its Session with interested stakeholders prior to the Committee's adoption of a general comment.
NGOs and other civil society groups do not require ECOSOC consultative status to engage with the CAT. Furthermore, any group may submit information to the CAT or prepare an individual complaint on behalf of a victim. Certain requirements, including prior registration, regulate civil society organizations' participation in-person in the Committee's sessions, however.
The CAT invites NGOs and other civil society stakeholders to provide submissions about the States whose reports are before the CAT, for both the pre-session where a list of issues is drafted, and for the actual session itself. The State-specific information must be submitted in writing and will be published online in order to bring it to the attention of the State party implicated.
NGOs that have submitted written submissions may also make oral briefings to the Committee when the CAT is in session. Representatives can meet with State rapporteurs and relevant members in a private meeting. More specific guidelines regarding deadlines and how to make in-session briefings with the CAT can be found on the Committee's webpage on Information for Civil Society Organisations and National Human Rights Institutions.
If a NGO or other civil society stakeholder wishes to attend a CAT session, the organization is required to be duly registered. Participants must create an account and register through the United Nations Indico system.
More information can be found on the CAT webpage for Information Note on Accreditation to attend sessions of Treaty Bodies.
The Committee's outputs can be found on its website and are linked to in the relevant sections above. The UN Treaty Body Database also collects these documents, which may be searched by several criteria, but not by keyword or subject matter. For additional research tools, view the Research Aids section of this Online Resource Hub.
Webcasts of the CAT's sessions are periodically broadcast on either UN Treaty Body Webcast or UN Web TV.
Another useful resource is the International Service for Human Rights' Simple Guide to UN Treaty Bodies (2010), which examines each treaty bodies' reports, individual communications, State-to-State complaints, inquiry procedures, urgent interventions, general comments, and how NGOs can engage with treaty bodies.


Pope Julius II, who was pope from 1503-1513, commissioned a series of highly influential art and architecture projects in Rome. The painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo and various stanze in the Vatican by Raphael are considered among the masterworks that mark the High Renaissance in Rome. His decision to rebuild St Peters led to the construction of the massive basilica we see now.
The term High Renaissance was first used by Giorgio Vasari, a pupil of Michelangelo. Artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael and Bramante were at the height of their careers during this time. While Julius II is also remembered as the "Warrior Pope" for his Machiavellian tactics, he was also given the name of "the Renaissance Pope." He modeled his patronage practices on those of his uncle Pope Sixtus IV (1471–84), and began amassing large personal and public art collections and commissioning numerous civic and religious buildings when he served as a cardinal and Cardinal Archbishop under Pope Nicholas V and Pope Innocent VIII respectively. His additions to the art collection of the Vatican may be Julius II's most impressive venture. He commissioned such projects as the painting of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling, the reconstruction of St. Peter's Basilica, and the frescoes of the Stanza della Segnatura and Stanza d'Eliodoro, known as the Raphael Rooms, including the School of Athens. His reasons for commissioning these, as well as other art works were varied. They served political, spiritual and aesthetic purposes. Also, during his papacy, the lead up to the Protestant Reformation produced increased tension in Christianity, which caused the Catholic Church to lose influence and political power in Europe. Several of his predecessors were poor, unjust, and impious rulers who caused people to doubt the papal seat and the Vatican's monopoly on religion. For these reasons, among others, Julius requested the magnificent and powerful images that are still so recognizable today. When Julius died, several of his commissions were still underway or unfinished at the time of his death.
During his reign, Julius II utilized his iconic status to his advantage, displaying his interest in the arts by placing himself on medals, emblems, and by commissioning specific artworks containing his image. Choosing to commission objects such as medals or coins is quite different from, having a self-portrait created. A medal or coin can be representative of an "antitype" or "modern counterpart" to typical, readable typologies that commonly appear in art. The "types" can serve as a code to decode antiquity, Renaissance or even Baroque art.
The most noticeable self-referencing image trend on the coins and works of art commissioned by Julius II was the "Della Rovere oak." In Italian "rovere" means oak, derived from the Latin "robur," meaning strength or oak tree. The Spernadino medal of Giuliano Della Rovere (1488) is a prime example of a representation of the "Della Rovere oak". In addition, the giant oak in the Belvedere Courtyard was commissioned by Julius in 1504 to be incorporated into Bramante's design for the three-tiered area. The Della Rovere coat of arms bore an oak tree and the family was referenced with the emblem of the acorn, which had mythological, Christian, and Republican Roman iconographic associations. In reality, however, Julius did not belong to the Della Rovere clan, which was established in Vinovo, near Turino. His uncle Sixtus IV was from a family of merchants and Julius II's own father was a fisherman. Sixtus IV had fabricated a lineage associated with the Della Rovere counts when he was a cardinal and saw an opportunity to ascend to the papal throne.
In 1511, Julius commissioned two portraits of him by the master Raphael. One is in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence and the other in the National Gallery (London), the latter being the more famous of the two. Several years after its completion, Vasari would comment how it was 'true and lifelike in every way', and the composition became influential, seen in later portraits such as Titian's 'Pope Paul III' of 1543. Julius' long beard was a sign that he had recently lost the state of Bologna, and helps to date the painting, as the beard is recorded as being shaved off in March 1512.
1506 – Michelangelo returns to Rome due to a lack of funds available for the project. Bramante and Raphael, apparently jealous of Michelangelo's commission, convince the Pope that it would be bad luck to have his tomb built during his own lifetime, and is dismissed by Julius. Michelangelo, angry and bitter, returns to Florence. Julius, now with his army in a siege against Bologna threatens to wage war on the state unless Michelangelo presents himself and apologies, which he does. Julius give Michelangelo the unwelcome task of creative a huge bronze sculpture of the Pope. This takes two years of incredibly hard work. He then returns to Rome, hoping the Pope will renew his interest in the Tomb project.
1508 – Bramante and Raphael convince the Pope that Michelangelo's time would be better spent on the Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican Palace (assuming that Michelangelo, primarily a sculptor, would have great difficulty in completing a painting of such scale).
1512 – Michelangelo completes the Sistine Chapel ceiling project and returns to the tomb.
1513 – Michelangelo begins three sculptures for the project: the 'Dying Slave' and the 'Rebellious Slave' (now in the Louvre, Paris) and 'Moses', which is now a part of the final design. When Julius dies the new Pope Leo X abandons the project.
1516 – A new contract is agreed between Michelangelo and Julius' heirs who demand the completion of the project.
1532 – A second new contract is signed by Michelangelo which involves a wall-tomb.
1542 – The wall-tomb is begun by Michelangelo after final details are negotiated with Julius' grandson.
1545 – The final tomb is completed, and installed in San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome; it includes the original 'Moses' sculpture along with 'Leah' and 'Rachel' on the lower level, and several other sculptures (definitively not by Michelangelo) on the upper level.
One of Pope Julius II's largest and most well known commissions was the reconstruction of St. Peter's Basilica, beginning in 1506. When Julius took the papal office, the condition of the Church was extremely poor, and he took the opportunity to expand it, modernize it, and leave his impression forever on the Vatican. Julius hired Donato Bramante to design the Basilica, a prominent architect and artist of the day. This was seen as a surprise move at the time, many thought Giuliano da Sangallo was the front runner for the commission. Della Rovere wanted the splendor of the new basilica to inspire awe in the masses, produce support for Catholicism and prove to his enemies he was a pious and devoted man. Bramante not only would fulfill these expectations with his design, but also with his character, which may explain why della Rovere chose him over Sangallo. "Bramante wanted to build a Basilica that would 'surpass in beauty, invention, art and design, as well as in grandeur, richness and adornment all the buildings that had been erected in that city'" (Scotti, 47).
Raphael came to work for the Pope because of his friendship with Bramante. Bramante had been in Rome working for the Pope when he sent a letter to Raphael telling him that he had convinced Julius to allow Raphael to paint the Stanza della Segnatura. Raphael who had been working on other commissions in Florence immediately dropped his projects and moved to Rome to work for the Pope, but when he arrived he found many great artists painting in the Stanza della Segnatura. When he finished the Vatican Library, he amazed Julius II so much that according to Vasari he chose "to destroy all the scenes painted by other masters from the past and present, so that Raphael alone would be honored above all those who labored on the paints which had been done up to that time"(Vasari, 314).
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Cathryn Grothe, a research analyst at Freedom House, a US government–backed nonprofit that works on human rights, says she has seen a shift in Iran in recent years away from a reliance on informants and physical patrols toward forms of automated digital surveillance to target reviews.
Like Alimardani, she has received reports from people using online platforms to organize in Iran who suspect they were somehow recognized and then targeted by authorities offline. Iran's government has monitored social media to identify opponents of the regime for years, Grothe says, but if government claims about the use of face recognition are true, it's the first instance she knows of a government using the technology to enforce gender-related dress law .
Face recognition has become a desirable tool for authoritarian regimes around the world as a way to suppress dissent, Grothe says, although many lack the necessary technical infrastructure. "Iran is a case where they have both the governmental will and the physical capability," she says.
Multiple arms of the Iranian government have access to face recognition technology. Iranian traffic officials started using it in 2020 to issue fines and send women warnings by SMS text about wearing a hijab when inside a vehicle. Mousa Ghazanfarabadi, the head of the country's parliamentary legal and judicial committee, spoke last year in support of "exclusion from social services and financial fines" for hijab violations. "The use of face recording cameras can systematically implement this task and reduce the presence of the police, as a result of which there will be no more clashes between the police and citizens," he told Iranian news outlet Enghelabe Eslami.
Some face recognition in use in Iran today comes from Chinese camera and artificial intelligence company Tiandy. Its dealings in Iran were featured in a December 2021 report from IPVM, a company that tracks the surveillance and security industry.
Tiandy is one of the largest security camera manufacturers in the world, but its sales are largely within China, report author Charles Rollet says, and the company appeared to jump at the opportunity to expand into Iran. IPVM found that the Tiandy Iran website at one time listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, police, and a government prison labor organization as customers—agencies Rollet describes as "the kind of places that raise red flags from a sanctions or human rights perspective."
In December, the US Department of Commerce placed sanctions on Tiandy, citing its role in the repression of Uyghur Muslims in China and the provision of technology originating in the US to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The company previously used components from Intel, but the US chipmaker told NBC last month that it had ceased working with the Chinese company. Tiandy did not respond to a request for comment.
Exports from China have contributed to a rapid recent spread of surveillance technology. When Steven Feldstein, a former US State Department surveillance expert, surveyed 179 countries between 2012 and 2020, he found that 77 now use some form of AI-driven surveillance. Face recognition is used in 61 countries, more than any other form of digital surveillance technology, he says.
In his recent book The Age of Digital Repression, Feldstein argues that authoritarian countries have largely managed to counteract the momentum of internet-enabled protest movements. "They have adapted and are using new tools to strengthen their hold on power," Feldstein writes.
Despite deploying repressive technology and mass surveillance, in the past month both China and Iran have witnessed some of the largest protests either nation has seen in decades.
After a person dies, Shia Muslim custom calls for chehelom, a day to remember the dead 40 days after their passing. That tradition is now fueling protests in Iran, as remembrance of each of the more than 500 people killed since the death of Masha Amini triggers new waves of outcry.
A cycle of chehelom following the killing of hundreds of people by government forces led to the Iranian people overthrowing the shah in 1979. Alimardani of Oxford expects the cycle of current protests—which she characterizes as the largest and most diverse since the revolution—to continue , with young people and women taking the lead.
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Aurizon (formally QRNational) no longer operate any services on this line.
Up until late 2017 this company did operate intermodal trains between Melbourne and Adelaide/Perth utlizing their 6000 class locomotives and a number of leased LDP class.
Pacific National's Intermodal division operate intermodal and steel trains on this corridor and between all mainland state capitals, excluding Darwin.
Haulage of the PacNat Intermodal services is domiated by the NR class.
Most trains feature two or three units, although occasionally quads or quins are sighted.
Pacific National continue to operate 'as required' grain services loading at locations along the main line and the Hopetoun and Yaapeet branches.
This operator took over the hook and pull for the Iluka mineral sands trains between Hopetoun and Hamilton in late May 2013, but this traffic ceased in November 2017.
Specialized Container Transport operate trains between Melbourne, Adelaide and beyond to Perth, and are made up of their distinctive vans with some containers. SCT provide their own line haul with their fleet of modern SCT and the new CSR class locomotives for their Melbourne to Perth Services.
Mid 2012 saw SCT take over the haulage of container services from the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal (WIFT) at Dooen for Wimmera Container Lines with an almost daily service usualy hauled by double CSR locomotives, but the SCT and hired VL classes have also been reported.
QUBE Logistics operate as requried grain services, with an intensive program between the Grainflow site at Dimboola and the port of Portland in early 2018 using two CM class locomotives hired from CFCLA being an example.
Southern Shorthaul Railroad entered into the grain haulage task on the western Victorian standard gauge network in 2017 with trains loading at Dimboola, Nhill, Warracknabeal and Jeparit.
Genesee & Wyoming Australia operate what was formally the Australian Railroad Group's South Australian operation. On this line GWA operate the South Australian intra-state grain services on the main line as far as Wolseley back to Adelaide. Trains no longer operate on the Loxton and Pinnaroo branches.
They also operate the occasional grain service from GrainFlow at Dimboola, GrainCorp at Marmalake (Murtoa) or Viterra (WIFT, Dooen) to Port Adelaide / Pelican Point in Adelaide on behalf of Viterra / Glencore.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation controls the track between Melburne and Adelaide and is responsible for all maintenance on the line. They do not operate their own trains but contract this to other operators.
Pacific National currently hold the contract to haul the six monthly visit by the 'AK Cars' train.


The MUP Masterworks series celebrates distinguished Australian writers and ideas. Other writers in the series include Manning Clark, A.A. Phillips, Donald Horne, Janet McCalman and Brenda Niall.
At risk of death, prisoner of war Ray Parkin secretly kept a journal of the months in 1943-44 he spent working on the Thai-Burma Railway. His account, first published as Into the Smother, received international acclaim for its restrained but realistic depiction of POWs living, working and dying in a Japanese camp deep in the Thai jungle. It was hailed by the legendary literary critic Max Harris as 'probably the finest POW writing in English'.
Melbourne-born Ray Parkin (1910-2005) was an omnivorous reader and gifted artist who largely educated himself and became a fine maritime painter. He spent eighteen years in the Royal Australian Navy, including three years as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II.


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Q: Using v120 Platform Toolset in Visual Studio 2015 I am using Visual Studio 2015 (Update 3) in Windows 10. I have one Solution consisting of several projects. One of these projects has to be built with platform toolset Visual Studio 2013(v120). Unfortunately, It's not installed on my machine. I know how to change platform toolset for projects or retarget Solution but I don't want to do this. I want to install Visual Studio 2013 platform toolset (v120) for Visual Studion 2015. The only way that I found so far is to install the whole Visual Studio 2013 besides 2015 version which is not a good solution.
I have tried different solution for this problem such as installing v120 build tools separately and Look at this link. But it did not work for me.
Any solution except installing Visual Studio 2013 would be welcome.

A: You can install the VS2013 toolset from your VS2015 installer without installing Visual Studio 2013.
From the 2015 installer, select "Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.0/8.1 Tools" and "Common Tools for Visual C++ 2015":

After the installation has completed, you will find the platform Toolset below:

You should now be able to build your project with the platform toolset for Visual Studio 2013 (v120).


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Slogan & # 39; Joy Bangla & # 39; in the heart of Suhrawardy Udyan
January 19, 2019 by bangladesh
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To join the festival today, the crowd went to Suhrawardy Udyan
The Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, won 257 seats in the eleventh parliamentary elections held on December 30. The party has formed a third government to withdraw it. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina took an oath as Prime Minister for the fourth time.
The Awami League will celebrate the Vijaya festival after 19 days of voting. Party president Sheikh Hasina will be in the middle of the rally.
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The crowd gathered at the gate of Suhrawardy's congress. Everyone is looking for a way before entering the park. Around the stage, the Awami League symbol is arranged by boat and balloon. Photographs of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Sheikh Hasina and other achievements from the Awami League have been kept at the gate.
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When writing this report at 12 noon, most public meetings were filled with people. After several cultural programs will begin.
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A.P.T.C. graduates celebrate at Matafele
Minister of Education, Sports and Culture, Loau Keneti Sio and Joseph Williams (Photo: Misiona Simo)
A total of 40 students graduated from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (A.P.T.C.) on Thursday.
Twenty two of them were females.
The ceremony was held at the Methodist Hall, Matafele, where families and friends gathered to celebrate the happy occasion.
Attendees included the Minister of Education, Sports and Culture, Loau Keneti Sio and Deputy Australian High Commissioner to Samoa, Amanda Jewell and A.P.T.C. Country Director for Samoa and Tonga, Cheri Robinson Moors.
Loau congratulated the graduates on the successful completion of different courses of study, by 40 talented and hardworking students.
"We commend you for your dedication, hard work and perseverance with your studies," he said.
He also acknowledged with gratitude the invaluable support provided by the families, friends, sponsors and employers, to the graduates during their studies.
"The qualifications awarded to graduates include: education support, commercial cookery, fabrication, hospitality, plumbing and tourism.
"I am very pleased to note that 22 of the 40 graduates are women. In my view, it is the economic empowerment of women through education and employment that should be recognized as a most effective way of combating the curse of domestic violence.
"As other people such as husbands and relatives come to depend on the money and other resources provided by the educated and gainfully employed women, the outcome must be respect and greater and consideration of that woman's welfare and well-being, thereby offering a powerful and effective counter to the urge to resort to violence."
The Minister of Education, Sports and Culture also added that the ultimate aim however is a complete change in mindset which would lead to end of domestic violence regardless.
"A.P.T.C. has trained over 1,700 Samoans, 47 per cent of whom are women, and over 14,000 people from the Pacific island countries in various technical fields, since the A.P.T.C. operations in the Pacific were first launched in Samoa 2007.
"Qualifications obtained through study at an A.P.T.C. center in Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu are Australian qualifications which have major positive implications for A.P.T.C. graduates, in terms of opening up employment opportunities in Samoa and the other Pacific Island countries, as well as Australia.
"Your Australian qualification is valuable asset because it is a qualification which is recognized and accepted by government authorities and employers internationally."
He also said that A.P.T.C. has come a long way since 2007.
"Samoa and the Pacific countries have been enjoying the benefits of A.P.T.C.'s work in the Pacific, and they will continue to do so in future years.
"I express my sincere gratitude to the government of Australia for its vision in establishing A.P.T.C. in our island nations, and for continuing to maintain and support this successful and progressive educational institution."
He also commended the teaching staff, management, and all those who have contributed to the success of A.P.T.C. in Samoa, and for continuing to maintain and support this successful and progressive educational institution.
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