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Pope Francis Speaks on John 6: 24-35, Urges Catholics to Turn Away From Material Desires to 'Jesus the Bread of Life'
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Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic palace in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, August 2, 2015. | (Photo: Reuters/Max Rossi)
Addressing the crowds that gathered for Sunday mass at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, Pope Francis preached from John 6:24-35, and said they should turn their focus away from material needs to Jesus "the bread of life."
"After the multiplication of the loaves, the people had begun to look for Jesus and they found him in Capernaum," Francis said, according to Catholic Culture. "These people followed him because of the material bread that had satisfied their hunger the day before, when Jesus had multiplied the loaves. ... They had given more value to the bread than to its provider."
It was due to this spiritual blindness that "Jesus points to the need to go beyond the gift and discover the giver," Francis explained to the thousands of pilgrims who braved the Roman summer heat. "With these words, he wants us to understand that beyond physical hunger, man has a different kind of hunger — all of us have this hunger — a hunger that is more important and that cannot be satisfied with normal food."
"Jesus does not eliminate the preoccupation with and search for daily food," the pontiff said. "No. He doesn't eliminate the concern for all of this that can make life more advanced. But Jesus reminds us that in the end, the true meaning of our earthly existence is in eternity, is in the encounter with Him, who is gift and giver. And He reminds us as well that human history, with its suffering and joys, needs to be viewed in a context of eternity, that is, in the context of that definitive encounter with Him."
The pope added: "It is the hunger for life — the hunger for eternity — that only He can satisfy because He is the bread of life."
Francis has said since the start of his leadership that he wants a "poor church for the poor."
The pope has shown himself to be different from his predecessors in many ways.
For example, while the Roman Catholic pope traditionally serves until death, Francis told a Mexican TV station, Televista, earlier that he feels "my pontificate will be brief: four or five years; I do not know, even two or three."
Francis noted during the interview that two years have already passed since his election in March 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI stepped down.
"It is a somewhat vague sensation," he explained. "Maybe it's like the psychology of the gambler who convinces himself he will lose so he won't be disappointed and if he wins, is happy. I do not know. But I feel that the Lord has placed me here for a short time, and nothing more. … But it is a feeling. I always leave the possibility open."
The 78-year-old pontiff also said, "I do not mind" being a pope.
Francis suggested he would like to be in public without attracting a huge crowd. "The only thing I would like is to go out one day, without being recognized, and go to a pizzeria for a pizza," he said.
Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the United States later this year.
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THE existence of a black hole at the centre of our galaxy was proposed by Lynden-Bell and Rees1, and the later discovery of a bright compact radio source (SgrA*) at the Galactic Centre2 suggested the presence of a central exciting source3. Recently, Yusef-Zadeh et al.4 reported faint extended radio structures (the 'satellite radio features') which they interpreted as thermally emitting blobs of plasma physically associated with Sgr A*. These puzzling features could be taken as evidence for an outflowing wind from Sgr A*/IRS16 (a complex infrared source), but there was also a suspicion that they might be instrumental artefacts. We have re-observed the Galactic Centre using the Very Large Array, obtaining images at a wavelength of 2 cm with resolution of ∼0.1 arcsec (0.005 pc). The r.m.s. noise of 70 μJy per beam, with a dynamic range of 22,000:1, is comparable to that of ref. 4, but the new structures reported in ref. 4 do not appear in our observations. We discuss several ways that low-level artefacts near Sgr A* might have been generated. We also confirm the presence of a plume of emission 1 arcsec southwest of Sgr A*.
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Not too many decades ago it seemed "obvious" both to the general public and to sociologists that modern society has changed people's natural relations, loosened their responsibilities to kin (亲戚) and neighbors, and substituted in their place superficial relationships with passing acquaintances. However, in recent years a growing body of research has revealed that the "obvious" is not true. It seems that if you are a city resident. you typically know a smaller proportion of your neighbors than you do if you are a resident of a smaller community. But, for the most part, this fact has few significant consequences. It does not necessarily follow that if you know few of your neighbors you will know no one else.
These findings do not imply that urbanism makes little or no difference. If neighbors are strangers to one another. they are less likely to sweep the sidewalk of an elderly couple living next door or keep an eye out for young trouble makers. Moreover. as Wirth suggested. there may be a link between a community's population size and its social he.heterogeneity (多样性). For instance, sociologists have found much evidence that the size of a community is associated with bad behavior including gambling, drugs. etc. Large-city urbanites are also more likely than their small-town counterparts to have a cosmopolitan(见多识广者的) outlook. to display less responsibility to traditional kinship roles, to vote for leftist political candidates, and to be tolerant of nontraditional religious groups, unpopular political groups, and so-called undesirables. Everything considered, heterogeneity and unusual behavior seem to be outcomes of large population size.


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Majuro er det politiske og økonomiske center på Marshalløerne, og ligger på atollen med det samme navn, som består af 68 øer, og er en del Ratak-kæden.

Folketællingen i 2011 viste at Majuro havde en befolkning på . Dette udgjorde 52,3 % af befolkningen i landet.
Atollen har et areal på 9,7 kvadratkilometer og omslutter en lagune på 295 kvadratkilometer. Klimaet er et tropisk passatvindklima med en gennemsnitstemperatur på 27 ° C (81 ° F).

Historie

Mennesker har boet på atollen i mindst 2.000 år af Austronesere, inklusive forfædrene til nutidige Marshalleser.

Tyskland gjorde Marshalløerne til koloni i 1884. I 1914, under kamphandlingerne i Stillehavet under 1. verdenskrig, tog Japan kontrollen og øerne blev en del af mandatområdet Folkeforbundet som gav Japan ansvaret for at forvalte Marshalløerne efter 1. verdenskrig. Begge lande styrede øerne fra atollen Jaluit.

Japan etablerede en vandflyverbase på atollen. Majuro-atollens dybe lagune var egnet som flådehavn og mod slutningen af anden verdenskrig blev atollen benyttet som flådebase af USA. Atollen blev erobret af amerikanske styrker i slutningen af januar 1944, uden kamp, da japanerne havde evakueret sine styrker. USA tog vandflyvebasen i brug og byggede en flyveplads på land. Det blev først en landingsbane på 1768 meter, og senere en anden på 1341 meter. Et mindre anlæg til støtte for orlogsskibe blev bygget og der blev anlagt veje mellem nogen af øerne i atollen. 4000 evakuerede marshallesere fra andre øer blev flyttet til Majuro. USAs militærbase på Majuro blev nedlagt den 23. juni 1947.

Efter dette blev atollen til administrationscenter for USA´s tilsynsområde i Stillehavet. Stedet voksede fra 1960erne som følge af arbejdsmulighederne den amerikanske tilstedeværelsen gav. Folk flyttede fra andre af øerne til Majuro, hvor omkring halvdelen af landets befolkning var bosat i 1988. I 1958 boede to tredjedele på de ydre øer.

Oprindelig boede folk i landsbyen Laura på den vestlige del af atollen, mens USA etablerede og udbyggede sin virksomhed på den østlige del. Der blev også bygget skoler, sygehus og forretningslokaler. Indtil en ca. 10 km lang vej mellem de to dele blev fuldført i 1970erneet, foregik trafikken mellem dem med båd. Økonomien på Majuro har også vært stimuleret af tilskud som kom som følge af Compact of Free Association mellem Marshalløerne og USA.

1982 blev et kraftværk på 12 mW åbnet. Telekommunikationerne blev i 1990-tallet forbedret af installation af satellittudstyr og fiberoptiske kabler. Havnen bruges til lastning af containere og benyttes af tunfiskeriflåden. Fra 1990 er turismen blevet en del af Majuros erhvervsliv.

Referencer

Hovedstæder i Oceanien
Marshalløerne

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The greater part of these is probably not going to pay people any heed – with the exception of the Leopard seal. They're furious predators and are readily glad to devour anything. They Are pretty much harmless towards humans. Their fur ranges widely in color, from dark brown to a silvery white right before they begin to molt. They were named after the wife of explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville, who discovered them in 1840. No other land animals are found in the South but a range of animals reside in the wide oceans unseen to the voyagers. The second largest of all penguin species, king penguins stand 29 – 38 inches tall and weigh 21 – 40 pounds. It was originally discovered in the Kerguelen Islands (a.k.a. the Desolation Islands), but around 95% of the population breeds on South Georgia Island. They're the third largest species in terms of size (after the emperor and king), standing 20 – 35 inches tall and weighing 10 – 19 pounds. All of them are found in the Southern Hemisphere and have blue, purple, or red rings around the eye (as opposed to a blue iris), white underparts, and pink feet.
They live on packed ice found in the Antarctic oceans, breed and feed there and do not migrate. The greater part of these is probably not going to pay people any heed – with the exception of the Leopard seal.
Throughout the mid-year, Antarctic waters are loaded with a wide range of whales hoping to feed on fish, squid, penguins and microscopic fish. The writers and publishers of kidcyber are Shirley Sydenham, a primary teacher, and Ron Thomas, a primary teacher-librarian. The Australian Copyright Act 1968 (the Act) allows 10% of the number of words on this website to be reproduced and/or communicated by any Australian educational institution for its educational purposes provided that the educational institution (or the body that administers it) has given a Notice to Copyright Agency under part VB of the Act.
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Rochester Pediatric Dentist Dr. Abrahim Caroci Presented the Special Olympics 2018 Golisano Health Leadership Award for New York State
Foundation Director Ann Costello (c) and Special Olympics NY President Stacey Hensterman (r) Presented the Award and Saturday December 8th at Jacob K. Javits Center in NYC -- Dr. Caroci Is One of Only 109 Globally to be Honored with this Year's Golisano Award
December 8, 2018--NEW YORK CITY, NY –Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman and Golisano FoundationExecutive Director Ann Costello announced today that Rochester, NY pediatric dentist and Special Olympics Clinical Director Dr. Abrahim Caroci will receive the 2018 Golisano Health Leadership Award for New York State — the highest regional honor for Special Olympics health partners.
The award was presented to Dr. Caroci Saturday, December 8th at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City at the Special Olympics New York Floor Hockey Winter Classic. The presentation was a part of the Opening Ceremonies.
Dr. Caroci is one of only 109 individuals and organizations in the world to be honored this year with the Golisano Health Leadership Award. He is the second individual to be honored from New York State since the awards were established in 2016. Dr. Steve Sulkes received the Golisano Health Leadership Award in 2016 for New York State and also went on to receive the Golisano Global Health Leadership A ward in 2017.
Beginning his work with Special Olympics Special Smiles in Arizona, Dr. Caroci went on to be a part of a research delegation in two Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece and Los Angeles. Since moving to Rochester in 2013, he has become a Special Olympics Special Smiles Clinical Director, helping to coordinate projects locally and statewide. He is also a board member of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, which focuses on integrating the medical and dental fields to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
"Dr. Caroci is always one of the first to step into a leadership role for our health initiatives, volunteering at several health screenings for Special Olympics New York competitions and participating in USA Games," said Hengsterman. "He is known throughout our organization as a professional who takes the time to build rapport with our athletes and ensure they get the care they need. We are honored to have a dentist of Dr. Caroci's stature and experience leading our Special Smiles and Healthy Athletes programs."
Ann Costello said, "One of our chief missions at the Golisano Foundation is to improve access to inclusive health. When it comes to inclusive dentistry, Dr. Caroci is a pioneer. He is deeply committed to treating and caring for underserved populations."
"From his residencies at A.T. Still in Arizona and Eastman Institute for Oral Health in NY, to his ongoing work for Special Olympics Special Smiles and in private practice, he understands the importance of oral health for medically fragile and complex care situations and brings innovative approaches that break through barriers to inclusive health. We are grateful for his dedication and are honored to work with him."
Dr. Steven Perlman, global clinical advisor and founder of Special Olympics Special Smiles, said, "For healthcare professionals, it is said that 'the secret in caring for the patient, is caring about the patient.' Dr. Caroci has not only demonstrated that with his patients, but has embraced his work with Special Olympics with the same integrity, enthusiasm, passion and compassion. The philanthropy of Tom Golisano has provided the vehicle for healthcare superstars like Abra to flourish, to help create innovative programs, to mentor students and provide health services to help our athletes lead healthier happier, and more productive lives."
Dr. Caroci said, "It all started while in dental school. I volunteered at the Special Olympics Special Smiles and never stopped. Special Olympics events allow current and future clinicians to meet athletes on ''their own turf' as a person first, and not as a patient, and that makes a real impact. Today we work to provide the same experience for the new generation of clinicians. I am certain that such positive experiences will help to forge a strong relationship beyond the academic years and helping to meet our goal of inclusive health. Thank you to Special Olympics New York and the Golisano Foundation for this honor."
Having received the state award, Dr. Caroci is now a candidate for the global recognition from Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation at the Special Olympics Summer World Games in Abu Dhabi in March 2019.
About the Golisano Health Leadership Awards
The Golisano Health Leadership Awards were launched in 2016 to recognize individuals and organizations that are furthering the cause of Special Olympics and improving access to healthcare, fitness and wellness programs for people with intellectual disabilities. The awards are named for philanthropist and Paychex founder, Tom Golisano, who has donated more than $37 million to Special Olympics to expand its work in increasing global access to inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities, who needlessly suffer from health disparities because they are excluded from most health systems.
About Dr. Caroci
Dr. Abrahim Caroci is a pediatric dentist at Twelve Corners Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester, NY where he is committed to offering children and families high quality service and care for long lasting healthy smiles. He graduated from Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health at A.T. Still University and also received a certificate in Public Health. He completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) and Pediatric Dentistry Residency at the Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health. Dr. Caroci's training included hospital dentistry, management of trauma, infections, sedation, dental treatment under general anesthesia and special needs patients. He also completed a one-year fellowship in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program. This collaborative interdisciplinary training focused on improving the health of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and special health care needs.
Born in Brazil from an Italian father and Brazilian mother, Dr. Carcoi fell in love with pediatric dentistry while working alongside a volunteer dentist during a dental mission in the Amazon. At the time, he was completing a Masters degree working with malaria vectors and mosquitoes in the field of epidemiology and biomedical sciences. He continued his research and worked toward a Ph.D., spending four years as a Research Scholar at the University of Arizona and the University of California, Irvine. After this time, he decided to finally follow his true passion and changed career paths to pediatric dentistry.
The Golisano Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the nation devoted exclusively to opening doors to opportunity, changing negative perceptions and stereotypes, and forging unprecedented partnerships to ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have pathways to personal dignity, independence and the best possible expression of their abilities and talents throughout their lifetimes. The foundation was founded in 1985 by Tom Golisano, entrepreneur, civic leader, philanthropist and the founder and Chairman of Paychex. Mr. Golisano's philanthropy now exceeds $300 million. In addition to Mr. Golisano's personal philanthropy, the Golisano Foundation awards about $2 million annually to non-profit organizations serving people with intellectual disabilities in Western NY and New York's Finger Lakes Region and Southwest Florida.
For more information see golisanofoundation.org.
About Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York is the largest state chapter in the country, serving nearly 68,000 athletes across New York with year-round sports training, athletic competition, and health screenings. The organization also partners with nearly 150 schools statewide to offer unified sports. All Special Olympics New York programs are offered at no cost to athletes, their families or caregivers. Learn more at www.specialolympicsNY.org and #SpecialOlympicsNY.


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Seeing himself as somewhat of a musical filter and a self confessed vinyl junkie, DJ Deep can be found in record stores chasing jams almost every day. Following his renowned ear for a good sound he has gone through fazes of playing everything from techno to New York Deep house but always tries to deliver something of a history of both house and techno, playing what he sees as being personal "classics" rather than the hits of the day.
This legend is coming over to Australia very soon to play at Capacity on November 2nd. Whono's got the chance to get to know him a bit better before he drops some house and techno bombs at Seven Nightclub, as well as 4 double passes to give away to you readers. Read on to get to know this techno master and how to win the tickets.
You have been a major player in the underground house scene for around two decades now; how do you keep yourself current as a DJ and producer?
Well, I follow my instinct in what seems really inspiring at the time being. For instance when I heard the first Klockwork record by this guy Ben Klock I really wanted to know who he was – this sound really inspired me – so I called/emailed all my German friends to investigate about this. I try to follow my instinct and flair; making me go from house to techno depending on when I find one style more inspiring than the other at that particular moment.
Almost from the beginnings of the reputable Rex Club in Paris you've been one of their resident DJs. For anyone who has never been there what is this nightclub like? What is their secret for still being so successful after all these years?
It's a really nice club, I've never been a "resident" anywhere, I had parties in a few clubs in Paris, I also need to feel some sort of freedom. Having said that, Rex has always kindly welcomed me, made me feel at home and helped me invite very inspiring artists to Paris. I think Rex found a way through the years to stay a reference in terms of quality of their bookings, and still to update their venue and sound system etc… This is probably why they have lasted so long.
How has the French underground scene of electronic music changed over the years?
Radios were also a great influence and tool and I was lucky to have shows when I was still very young. I was on Radio FG and then on Radio Nova where I met people who had always inspired me and influenced me; Loic Dury and Dj Gilb'R (who later created Versatile Records).
In my opinion there always had been a strong underground force of inspiring artists in Paris from deep house to techno. In the past recent years it's been great to see so many young enthusiasts and music lovers who sincerely care for the music and want to embrace the movement. New parties, new clubs, new labels, new producers – all this is exciting and refreshing! But also, underground techno becomes popular and the contradiction in this sentence is to be taken in consideration!
Your collaboration EP 'Back In The Dark' with Jovonn got repressed in 2013. What was it like to work with the famous Jovonn?
It was fun, I remember doing this with him in my house. He's always been a great inspiration.
You and Roman Poncet have been working together under the name 'Sergie Rezza' and earlier this year you released your second album also named 'Sergie Rezza'. Can you tell us a bit about this release and what your musical focus together is?
Well it's been a busy year in terms of production, the Rebeval release that I did for L.I.E.S did really well and I'm very thankful that he gave me this opportunity. We are about to release our third Adventice record called "Exsurgence" on Tresor this year. This techno project we do with Roman Poncet is very exciting and we put a lot of energy in it. Here is the full Live at Weather festival in Paris.
Rumour has it that you are a big record collector. Could you please share with us three records that somehow put a big imprint on you and tell us a bit about each of them?
Wow 3! That's hard. I'll stick to house, techno, Chicago, Detroit and NY, otherwise I won't find a way to pick!
The title of the EP, the concept of it, the way it looked, I really remember buying it at Bonus Beat store in Paris, and when on holidays on the seaside in France I would go to my friend's place and we would listen to it over and over; then I'd leave and play it on cassette on my walkman back to my house. I guess I was living the 'acid life' my way!
This was so new when it came out; today I miss the emotions, the passion and the drums that techno was all about in it's early days. This is so intense!
I always come back to this song by Kerri – it does not age and it has a unique vibe – at least in my opinion. I really love it.
We're all very excited to have you playing on Australian shores; what are you looking forward to the most during your tour down under?
To reconnect with the crowd – I have not been to Australia in quite a while and I'm really looking forward to discover what people are into at the moment!
DJ Deep will be playing at Seven Nightclub in South Melbourne for Stable Music's techno flagship event 'Capacity'. Find more information about the event on the Facebook event page.
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Hey Introverts! Here's How to Be More Social
How to Be More Social Right Now, Even If You're a Bit of an Introvert
Seeing your friends can help you live longer so yes, introvert, you should go to that party.
By Lizz Schumer Published: Feb 25, 2020
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Many of us think of socializing as a fun downtime activity, something to wedge in between work, chores, family commitments, and those myriad activities that keep our lives and households running. But social interaction has real mental and physical health benefits, whether that's grabbing lunch or an after-work glass of wine with a friend, scheduling a mommy-and-me playdate or going to a party or networking event. "As a species, we are social animals, which means we need social interactions for feeling we belong," explains Matthias Mehl, PhD, the director of the Naturalistic Observation of Social Interaction Laboratory at the University of Arizona. His research covers the impact of socializing on health and coping with life. "A feeling of social inclusion and belonging has strong positive effects on health, even mortality," he says.
Of course, in our busy world, penciling in social time may seem easier said than done — especially for introverts or those with social anxiety. Luckily, several experts have devised tried-and-true methods to teach even the shyest among us how to be more social.
Socializing can help us live longer, happier lives
Hanging out with friends and family might be the most welcome prescription you've ever received. Multiple studies have shown that being more social doesn't just make your life more pleasant, it can also lower your stress levels, help relieve pain, improve memory, and decrease the risk of diabetes and even delay death. "The effect of having a good social life on health is empirically proven as strong as the effect of smoking on health, exercise on health, sleep on health and eating well on health," Mehl explains. "'Socializing well' should be one of the key health behaviors that any doctor recommends."
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And when experts talk about socializing, they mean good old-fashioned, face-to-face contact. While checking in on your friend list on social media may feel like it fits the bill, at least one study has shown that doing so can actually make you more lonely than before. So consider logging off and getting out there — especially if you're not naturally inclined to do so.
It makes us feel more connected
Spending time with other people in the flesh makes us all feel like we're participating in society, in a way that connecting through a screen just can't do. It also makes life more interesting to encounter fresh perspectives, points out author and personal life coach Barrie Davenport, who came up with 99 ways (and counting!) to boost your social life. "Being social can expand your thinking," Davenport says. "It can help you broaden your opinions and your mindset, just being around other people who might have different ways of thinking or being or acting than you do."
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If you're still not convinced, face time with others in your field can also help boost your career. There's a reason many industries host conferences and networking events. Even introverts or those who are well established in their chosen field can benefit from stepping outside your cube. "You have to force yourself to get out there and network with other professionals and learn new skills, expose yourself to possible career opportunities," Davenport says. "Other people are your connections to improving your life and finding your new path forward."
So how can I be more social?
To get chatting, start with curiosity
Both Mehl and Davenport believe in the power of a curious mind, when you're looking to improve your social connections. "Curiosity and empathy are two catalysts for meaningful social interactions," Mehl says. "If I think 'I have my life and you have your life,' then I won't cultivate curiosity about and empathy with others." To get started, ask your conversation partner questions that dive a little deeper than the weather or whether they like the cocktail shrimp.
Try asking how they got involved in their current field, what their childhood was like, or to share a funny story from when they were kids. Asking questions that have more than a simple, "yes or no" answer opens the door for meaningful connection and can help drive the conversation forward. In general though, stick to topics that are as non-controversial as possible. Talking about how you both ended up at an event, how you know the host, or whether you tend to enjoy social gatherings can bring you and your new conversation buddy closer together. Steer clear of potential hotspots like politics.
Practice inviting body language
When you're engaged in conversation with someone, keep an eye on your body language. Make regular eye contact to signal that you're listening and don't keep looking around to see if someone better might come along. Nod along with what they're saying to show you're engaged, even if the room is loud or you're not naturally interested. "You can sort of draw a bubble around yourself," Davenport advises. "Say, I'm with this person right now. And I'm going to get something from this interaction."
If you need to extract yourself from the discussion — say the two of you just aren't jiving or you feel the conversation coming to a natural end — excusing yourself to refresh your drink or visit the restroom are both surefire exit strategies. Don't necessarily write people off if you don't click right away, either. Davenport points out that some people act more reserved in business settings but might be perfectly lovely outside of work. And we all have a bad day, once in awhile. Unless a person's personality completely clashes with yours, it's worth giving each other a second chance.
Consider your social style
Becoming more social doesn't have to mean hitting the club scene every night. Introverts and extroverts may do better in different types of social settings, and it might take some trial and error to determine what's best for you. Introverts often do better in smaller groups, like meeting a couple of friends for dinner or hosting an intimate get-together. By contrast, extroverts might thrive in large, boisterous gatherings and feel right at home as the center of a raging party.
"Both introverts and extroverts are going to find themselves in situations where they feel less comfortable," Davenport points out. "And so you're going to have to do a little extra work to try to manage that and think in advance about what you feel comfortable with and how you can squeeze the most socializing juice out of whatever situation you happen to be in."
And while you're figuring it out, there's something to be said for faking it 'til you make it. Researcher William Fleeson and his colleagues found that people who acted "talkative" and "assertive"—even if they were introverts—reported feeling more positive emotions such as excitement and enthusiasm than those who withdrew.
If you shiver at the very idea of getting out of your comfort zone, don't despair. Socializing can be like a muscle that gets stronger the more you work at it. In time, you'll be the life of the party, even if it's a party of two.
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Lizz (she/her) is a senior editor at Good Housekeeping, where she runs the GH Book Club, edits essays and long-form features and writes about pets, books and lifestyle topics. A journalist for almost two decades, she is the author of Biography of a Body and Buffalo Steel. She also teaches journalism as an adjunct professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies and creative nonfiction at the Muse Writing Center, and coaches with the New York Writing Room.
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Interview with Kailin Gow
How long before you got your offer of representation/your first contract? Was it for your first novel?
I got my first offer to be published from a traditional publisher for my first book back when I started writing 12 years ago. But went indie for digital publishing 12 years ago, as well, too because traditional publishing did not have that form of publishing at the time.
Are you currently under a traditional publishing contract for future books or do you have manuscripts that you will self-publish? Are you doing both?
I have been offered traditional publishing contracts for a handful of my series by some major publishers this year and last, but have decided to go the indie route for particular reasons. I do self-publish, and I also publish other people's works. So I'm a hybrid in many ways, and I will be open to all possibilities if it is what's right and best for a particular book.
What factors influenced your decision to self-publish your book(s)?
I wanted to offer something that was different in all the books I've seen being published at the time. I wanted to provide a list of resources for help at the end of a fiction novel. I also wanted to be able to give part of the proceeds of the book sales to the American Red Cross at the time. Additionally when I started going indie in YA and New Adult, it is because I wanted to mix genres, which is something traditional publishing did not have at the time. Mixing genres was taboo.
If you used a graphic designer/publisher's designer, how involved were you during the creative process for your cover?
Very much involved. I choose the photos and even direct the style.
Do you belong to a critique group? Have they helped improve your writing?
I was initiated into a writer's group a while back with some pretty popular authors in the same genre, especially my ya paranormal romances. The idea of the group as supporters of each other as authors and of the genre would have worked had it not been for some of the social dynamics of the group and undefined group rules which was not clearly conveyed to all members. Author and writers' groups would work if rules are clearly defined, and especially in a critique group, egos are checked.
What is your writing process? Do you listen to music or do you like silence?
I do listen to music most of the time, but I can also write in complete silence.
Do you outline your story or just go where your muse takes you?
I always outline first.
Did you hire an editor to review your manuscript before publishing?
An editor and at least two other proofers. Plus I have betas.
What advice would you give a new author just entering into the self-publishing arena?
Just keep writing. Thank everyone who helped you become successful on the way up, and manners are important.
Besides writing, do you have any other passions?
Yes, reading, traveling, filming, and trying new foods.
After releasing Freeing You Freeing Me, I'm getting ready to release my Adult Steamy book series' Master Chefs Series final book in the series, Consume Me and then releasing the final book in the PULSE Vampire Series, called Blood Curse. I'm also getting ready to host/organize the 2nd Rockin' the Holidays Indie Readers Bash Author Signing for 2014.
Purchase link Book 1:
http://www.amazon.com/Saving-You-Me-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B007USAZWI
http://www.amazon.com/Finding-YOU-You-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B00B2UZ8MC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=
Kailin Gow uses her author platform to bring awareness to issues affecting young adult and women. She has appeared on national radio as a regular guest on topics such as body image, self-esteem, dating and sexual relationships, bullying, and more; often brought up in her fiction books for young adults and women.
She is a graduate of the Annenberg School for Communications Masters in Management program in journalism, marketing and publishing at the University of Southern California.
You can find her here:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KailinGowBooks
Her website: http://kailingow.com/
Her Publisher's Site: http://www.theedgebooks.com
Official website and blog: http://www.kailingow.wordpress.com
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Q: Duda Con Java En Linux Y En Windows Recién estoy aprendiendo en java,tengo una duda,
Estoy creando un programa en java que se va a usar en windows pero yo lo estoy creando en Linux mint,La pregunta es cuando vaya a usar el programa en windows le tendré que hacer algún cambio o me funcionara igual que en linux pregunto ya que son dos sistema operativo diferentes.

A: En realidad también depende de como se realice la programación y lo que hará el programa.
Me explico. Si por ejemplo en el programa abre un archivo y el programador ha puesto que este archivo estará en:
/home/miUsuario/elArchivo.txt
Pues el programa no funcionará sobre Windows pues en ese sistema operativo no existe esa ruta.
Otra, si por ejemplo estamos usando SWT para pintar el gráfico de nuestro programa y así sin más lo queremos ejecutar sobre Windows pues no va a funcionar pues se necesita la versión de la librería especial para trabajar sobre esta plataforma. Esto ocurre por que con Java en ocasiones se programa usando librerias que utilizan DDLs o .SO que son dependientes del Sistema Operativo donde se ejecute. Es por esta situación que programas java como el famoso IDE Eclipse se descargan especialmente para una plataforma.
Otra cosa más es el hecho de cuidar que la maquina virtual donde se ejecute el programa siempre tenga una versión mayor o igual a la versión con que se ha hecho la programación. Si por ejemplo el programa se construye usando Java 11 agregando uso de módulos (o alguna clase nueva que solo exista en esa versión de Java) pues esto no va a funcionar sobre Java 10 o cualquier versión inferior.

A: Java es un lenguaje multiplataforma. Existen compiladores de Java para la mayoría de las plataformas e interpretes de Java para todas.
El funcionamiento del programa Java es el mismo en todas las plataformas y sólo cambia la apariencia que se adapta a la del sistema operativo que lo ejecuta (windows, solaris, linux, etc.)

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Aleph Books
Sumana Roy
Reviewed by Privy Trifles May 07, 2018
Book Review: Missing - a novel by Sumana Roy
Source: Amazon.in
Publishers: Aleph Book Company
Price: Rs. 599/- ( I got the book for review from the publisher)
It is the summer of 2012. A young girl is molested in Guwahati in India's Northeast, journalists take photographs and make videos of the incident, but no one tries to rescue her. The monsoons have arrived, and Assam is flooded, as it is every year.
In Siliguri, Kobita, a fifty four-year-old activist, married to Nayan, a blind poet, decides to travel to Guwahati to search for the molested girl who has gone missing. Before she takes off she leaves instructions to have a new bed made. Because of his disability, Nayan has no option but to depend on the carpenter and his family to trace his wife after her phone calls stop coming.
There is a riot in lower Assam from where Kobita last called her husband.
While Nayan grows desperate for news about his missing wife, their son, Kabir, is in England, absorbed in his research about Hill Cart Road, the highway that connects Siliguri to Darjeeling and the eastern Himalayas.
Missing is about seven days in the lives of these people. It is a study of the modern marriage, played out against the awareness of the question that gave birth to the Indian subcontinent's first epic, the Ramayana: What happens when a wife goes missing?
Sumana Roy writes from Siliguri, a small town in sub-Himalayan Bengal.
There are some authors and some books that fill you with immense joy and leave you an emotional mess just with their writing. Sumana Roy is one such writer for me. Her previous book, How I became a tree was a spectacular read I couldn't recommend enough. She is a writer par excellence and I was really looking forward to this book only to get an opportunity to bask in the magic of her writing, once again.
Missing struck a chord with me from the first page itself. A cover that is dark and melancholic helps in setting a tone for the poignant story the author is about to narrate in those pages. Missing revolves around Kobita who goes missing, her husband Nayan and their son Kabir. With a captivating story line and fresh, relatable characters the author brings alive their apathy extremely well through her writing. She makes you feel for them, she makes you feel their loss.
Missing is story of Kobita. It is the story of us who have lost someone in life at someone point of time, either to life or death. It is the story of that feeling of missing something in our lives, that unexplained feeling of major missing and yet unable to put it in words.It is story that threatens to tear your heart apart with its tender and evocative prose. It is a story that promises to comfort your fraying nerves with its heart-warming narrative. At the end of the story it is difficult to choose which protagonist do you feel the most for. Each one of them, so lost and vulnerable that you cannot help but want to reach out of them. It reminds you of all that you have lost in life, it also reminds you of all that could have been.
The best thing about Sumana Roy's writing is that her work is poetry in prose. Her writing style is inimitable and is one that leaves a deep impression on the reader. She is one author whose work I would always watch out for.
Strongly recommended for everyone, this story has a soul of its own which will captivate your senses like none other.
This book is like Tapioca Pudding - Heavenly and delightful with a lingering taste.
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Angry Republican leaders ready to shut door on open primaries
Changes sought after Mississippi Democrats help Thad Cochran beat Chris McDaniel
"I have been a longtime supporter of closed primaries to choose our candidates for office," said Chairman of the Republican National Committee Reince Priebus, "this is a position I have held for a long time and is consistent with the ... more >
By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times - Wednesday, August 6, 2014
CHICAGO — Any party that allows its opponents to help pick its candidates in "open" primaries is a PPINO — a "political party in name only" — say many Republican officials at their annual summer meeting.
Republican National Committee members and activists are still seething about reports that longtime Sen. Thad Cochran, Mississippi Republican, enlisted Democrats to help him win his tough primary contest this summer against state Sen. Chris McDaniel, who was backed by the tea party.
They would seem to have an ally in the GOP boss, but the sentiments of the entire party and the prospects for changing state laws are unclear.
At least one committee member plans to press the issue at the RNC meeting, which opened Wednesday.
Currently, 27 states let independents and Democrats help pick Republican candidates for general elections. The reason usually is not the desire of the state GOP but rather that the state legislature has mandated open primaries or requires no party registration.
"I have been a longtime supporter of closed primaries to choose our candidates for office," RNC Chairman Reince Priebus told The Washington Times at the three-day gathering in the Windy City. "This is a position I have held for a long time and is consistent with the party's platform."
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Political parties have been weakening steadily over the past 40 years, and Republican primaries that are open to independents and Democrats in more than half of the states don't give voters much reason to pick one party over the other, aside from ideological views.
About 25 percent of voters identify themselves as Republicans, 31 percent as Democrats and 42 percent as independents, according to the most recent Gallup poll on the subject.
Some conservatives meeting in Chicago have always held that an open primary benefits liberal Republicans, who can appeal to Democrats.
Other conservatives, however, say open primaries allow Democrats to vote for the more conservative, less-experienced and less-electable GOP candidate.
The only restriction for Georgia's open primaries is that voters must stay with the same party if a runoff is necessary.
Georgia RNC member Linda Herren said it makes no sense that her state doesn't "require citizens registering to vote to register by political party."
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As a result, Georgia Democrats pretty much know the winners of their primaries before the polls open and are tempted to cross over to help sway the GOP choices.
"Those candidates that choose to run in a Democratic primary against the favored candidate rarely receive any Democratic Party support. Even more rarely do they secure the nomination for their party," she said. So many Democrats choose to vote in the GOP primaries.
"They generally do this to assure that the weakest Republican candidate will be the one facing their candidate in the general election," Mrs. Herren said.
This intraparty debate has produced no resolution at the RNC's biannual meetings over the years.
Many conservatives are hopping mad that Democrats voting in the June 24 Republican primary runoff in Mississippi helped give the nomination to Mr. Cochran over Mr. McDaniel, who is contesting the results.
Mr. Priebus made opposition to open primaries part of his successful first campaign for RNC chairman.
Many of the other 167 elected members of the GOP's national governing body share his view that the party's core reason for existence is to have its members pick the best representatives for them in general elections.
"The Mississippi primary shows what can happen when you have an open primary," Alabama GOP Chairman Bill Armistead said. "Most often it is for mischief. The Democrats who vote in our primary either want to support the weaker candidate so they will have a better shot at winning in the general election, or they have been coerced into voting in our party's primary to elect a candidate more closely aligned with their party's views and philosophy."
Falling party membership
Membership in both major parties has been dropping as voters migrate to the independent or "no party" column. Open primaries may have something to do with that, some Republican leaders said.
"It's self-evident that members of a political party joined that party for the very reason that they wanted to nominate candidates of their choosing, specifically and clearly excluding folks in other parties from participating," said Missouri GOP Chairman Ed Martin. "This mushiness of open primaries accounts for the severe drop in party affiliation of late. There is no 'value' in belonging to a political party."
Closing primaries may not be easy, said former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, who is also a former RNC chairman held in high regard by most of the national party's rank and file.
"There was a time, many years ago, when some of us in the GOP advocated party registration and closed primaries," Mr. Barbour said. "It went nowhere in the state legislature and the public didn't like it. I believe today the public still prefers open primaries."
Three states render the idea of a political party even more meaningless, some critics said, by holding "blanket" or "jungle" open primaries. In Louisiana, Washington and California, all candidates for the same office, regardless of party affiliation, run against one another simultaneously in one nonpartisan primary. The top two finishers then face off in the general election. Supporters say this process tends to favor more centrist candidates in both parties over more ideological rivals.
"There are probably some voters who would prefer a Louisiana-style open primary — not a majority and certainly not me," Mr. Barbour said.
"For decades, the Mississippi Republican Party has said, including in our platform in years past, 'We are the Party of the Open Door.' We welcome anyone who wants to participate in our party," Mr. Barbour told The Times in an email.
But the "open door" language lends itself to ambiguity.
At a meeting of state party chairmen Wednesday, some with larger Democratic populations opined that an open primary might help them pull some voters in their direction. But most chairmen from red states felt it would be advantageous to close the door to Democrats in Republican primaries.
Mr. Armistead confirmed the substance of the meeting afterward. "I will use best practices that I heard from other states that have closed primaries to draft legislation for the Alabama Legislature when it goes back in session early next year," Mr. Armistead said. "I believe after this election cycle is over, we will have much more support for closed primaries than ever before. I don't plan to rest until we get this changed in Alabama."
Conservative or not, almost all RNC members say the national party shouldn't dictate to the states on most issues, except for dates of the presidential primaries and the quadrennial presidential nominating convention.
"I support the states' right to choose open or closed primaries," said RNC General Counsel John Ryder of Tennessee.
That's hardly the issue in the argument, according RNC Standing Rules Committee Chairman Bruce Ash of Arizona.
"I endorse having only primaries that let only voters affiliated with a particular political party — you know, the ones with a chairman, a headquarters and people who actually run under a particular party affiliation," Mr. Ash said.
Wooing independents
Mr. Ash is not a fan of political independents — the bloc of voters both parties fight for in virtually every election.
"How could anyone in America today be truly politically independent if they have a brain or a heart?" Mr. Ash said. "If someone cannot make up their mind which side they are pulling for today, they probably lack a brain, a heart and can't be trusted to cast a ballot intelligently."
Mr. Ash agrees that federalism in the form of states' rights and the reserved powers clause of the 10th Amendment to the Constitution are sacred to the GOP. That poses a problem: If state legislatures do not register voters by party affiliation, then the Republican Party in that state appears to be helpless to run a truly closed primary.
Some closed-party advocates argue, however, that political party rules trump state rules. Others dispute that interpretation.
But a Western-state RNC member had plans to introduce a resolution in Chicago that he thinks will rid the GOP of open primaries.
"The rule change would mandate membership dues in the Republican Party and a membership card to play in the GOP sandbox," said Curly Haugland, North Dakota Republican National Committee member.
Some of his friends on the RNC think that only makes the GOP less attractive — more like a paid-membership country club than a political party or movement.
The question of openness can get hazy, too.
Mr. Barbour said his party's goal "has been and is to grow our party. It is also to win the support of the majority of Independents. Neither party has the support of a majority of voters on a party-membership basis, and to win in November we must have the support of lots of people who do not self-identify as Republicans."
"Thad Cochran got 766,000 votes in his last reelection," Mr. Barbour said. "There are not 766,000 Republicans in Mississippi, but there are that many in the whole state electorate who will vote for a strong GOP candidate like Thad. We welcome all those voters, but understand they won't all become Republicans."
At primary election time, however, that would seem exactly what is wrong with the open-primary system, in the views of members such as Bruce Ash, Bill Armistead and Ed Martin.
The nuances may differ, but the attitudes of most Republicans is summed up by Michigan RNC member Dave Agema.
"A closed primary is necessary to prevent [Democrats] from nominating liberal candidates within our party." Mr. Agema said. "When I see candidates in Michigan advertising that Democrats can vote for them and cross over, it indicates that that candidate is weak and desires his re-election more than the principles of the RNC platform and the will of the Republicans in that district."
• Ralph Z. Hallow can be reached at rhallow@gmail.com.


Civil litigation is a legal dispute between two or more parties that seek money damages or specific performance rather than criminal sanctions. A lawyer who specializes in civil litigation is known as a "litigator" or "trial lawyer." Lawyers who practice civil litigation represent parties in trials, hearings, arbitrations and mediations before administrative agencies, foreign tribunals and federal, state and local courts.
In civil matters the disputants can be individuals, corporations, estate trustees, governments or their agencies and other legal entities.
There is an endless array of types of civil disputes. No one court or tribunal is given authority to resolve all of the different types of civil problems. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice is the primary court in Ontario for civil matters which go to court. There are however, many other courts and tribunals charged with the specific authority to deal with specialized disputes. Examples include the Ontario Municipal Board, the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal, the Ontario Consent and Capacity Review Board, etc.
Mediation is a process in which the parties resolve issues themselves with the assistance of a mediator. The mediator's role is to act as the neutral facilitator. The mediator meets with the parties to identify the issues, listen carefully to each other's point of view, consider options for settlement and create an agreement to resolve the dispute.
Parties can mediate with or without counsel present. Mediation, other than the mandatory mediation referred to above, is a voluntary process. The mediator, who may or may not be a lawyer, is not a legal advisor to either or both of the parties and has no decision making authority. In mediation, unlike almost any other process, the parties are given the chance to express themselves and be heard. Because the decision making authority rests with the parties, they will tailor a solution to their own needs. Parties are more likely to be satisfied with and bind themselves to a resolution which they have created themselves.
Mediation has a high success rate. It is said that 80 per cent of all issues taken to mediation are successfully resolved. Generally, mediation is a much faster and less costly process than litigation.
Mediation can be employed by parties at any stage in a dispute. Sometimes parties who were not willing to consider mediation at the beginning of a dispute (and who may be well along in the litigation progress) recognize that despite their investment in the litigation progress it will still be to their mutual advantage to resolve matters using litigation.
Arbitration is a process in which the parties choose an arbitrator to whom they give the authority to decide the issues in dispute. Parties will normally choose an arbitrator who has familiarity with the type of issue in dispute.
The procedures for actions brought in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice are governed by the Rules of Civil Procedure (Regulation 194 Ontario E-Laws).
A case is started by the service and filing of a Statement of Claim or Notice of Application. The defendant has twenty days to file a statement of defence and, if appropriate, a counter claim. Other parties can be added where necessary and appropriate.
In some parts of Ontario, including Ottawa, the parties must participate in mandatory mediation before the case can proceed. A mediator meets with the parties and counsel to assist the parties to settle their dispute if possible.
Each side has an opportunity to learn the details of the case to be presented by the other side before trial. This is called the discovery stage. Each side provides the other with a list of the documents to be used, witnesses to be called and a summary of their expected testimony, experts reports and particulars of damages being claimed. Each side has the right to examine (question) the other party under oath.
Before the case goes to trial there must be a pretrial held before a judge who would not be the trial judge. The purpose of the pretrial is to give the parties a chance to settle with the assistance and encouragement of the pretrial judge. Each side provides the pretrial judge with a case brief. The judge meets with counsel (and occasionally the parties) to encourage settlement and where that is not possible to narrow the issues to go on to trial.
Cases which are not settled go on to trial before a single judge or a judge sitting with a jury. Each side has an opportunity to call its witnesses and make submissions, following which the judge makes a decision.
A successful party will normally be awarded costs, meaning that the loser has to pay part of the winner's legal costs.
Trial judges are required to apply the relevant and current Ontario law pertaining to the specific subject matter. The law is derived from the Ontario Statutes (see Ontario E-Laws) and case law. After a judge considers the facts, he/she normally will consider the facts in relation to the relevant statute and then look to the case law to see how other judges have interpreted the statute in relation to similar facts.
Civil actions are a necessity in cases where the parties are unable to reach a private settlement. Civil actions tend to be slow moving and very expensive, but in cases which cannot settle, they are the only means to obtain a resolution to the dispute.
In virtually all cases the losing party has a right of appeal either to the Divisional Court or the Court of Appeal. The appeal courts deal only with errors in law as trial judges are considered to be at a much better position to determine the facts.
Hammond Osborne can offer advice and representation for Civil Disputes. Contact our law office to arrange a consultation. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about your legal situation.


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Home Building & Construction Trades St. Louis County Council approves requiring prevailing wage on tax-incentivized projects
St. Louis County Council approves requiring prevailing wage on tax-incentivized projects
By TIM ROWDEN
[UPDATE: St. Louis County Executive Sam Page signed the prevailing wage ordinance into law on Oct. 24, 2019.]
Ensuring St. Louis firms and workers will have a fair shot at winning St. Louis County construction work, the St. Louis County Council has approved an ordinance requiring payment of prevailing wages on all projects using county tax incentives.
"Passing this legislation ensures that our St. Louis County workforce earns a competitive wage for the work they do," said County Executive Sam Page, who requested the County Council enact the prevailing wage ordinance.
"This new law will prevent companies from underpaying workers just so they can submit the lowest bid for a project. I thank our County Council members for supporting this bill."
County Executive Page signed the bill into law on Thursday, Oct. 24. Look for additional information from the signing ceremony in the Oct. 31 print edition of the Labor Tribune.
BENEFIT TO TAXPAYERS
In encouraging the Council to pass the ordinance, Page noted that while prevailing wage requirements may increase the hourly labor costs on a project, they can actually help keep the total cost of a project down by promoting better training, increased work efficiency and productivity with highly skilled workers.
BENEFIT TO WORKERS, COMMUNITIES
When Page urged County Council members to pass the ordinance earlier this month, John Stiffler, executive secretary-treasurer of the St. Louis Building Trades Council, noted, "Paying prevailing wage, is not only a positive for workers' paychecks, supporting their families, it's a solid positive for the economies of local communities where our members live.
"And it will help create work for local contractors by keeping the out-of-state scab builders from flooding the county with low-paid, usually unskilled, labor in an effort to low-ball bids and steal what should be local contractors' work that keep our members working."
St. Louis Labor Council President Pat White noted that he and Stiffler have reached out to Page and County Council members to encourage passage of ordinances and rules that ensure the use of quality, trained workers and apprentices, representing the full diversity of the region on county projects.
"This is one step toward that," White said. "Any job in the county that is getting TIF (tax increment financing) will have to pay their workers the minimum prevailing wage."
County Executive Sam Page
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