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In the workplace, diversity has become a highly personal and emotionally charged topic. Having a real, honest conversation about it requires us all to dig deep and think about not only how we see ourselves, but also how we view others. And in some instances, these uneasy discussions have inadvertently alienated certain demographics within the workplace — namely White men.
It's a fear that diversity and inclusion professionals have long suspected privately — that too forceful a push towards diversity and inclusion would leave those in the majority feeling left out and overlooked. But a recent survey from Ernst and Young and ORC International confirms it — more than one-third of respondents felt that the increased focus on workforce diversity overlooks White men. This unexpected outcome breeds a quiet resentment as people begin to fear that they're being passed over for promotions or other opportunities for advancement.
So how can you build a diverse workforce without alienating anyone? Here are four ways to prevent workplace diversity backlash.
1. Lead inclusively.
This may be a tough task for leaders who were first introduced to the workforce decades ago, but it can be done. Going beyond the business case for diversity, leading inclusively means being mindful of the tone that's set from the highest levels of your organization. In every area of your company — from hiring to the weekly staff meeting — the goal should always be to make sure that everyone is treated with respect, and feels a natural sense of belonging.
2. Give everyone a voice.
In the diversity conversation, the trend has leaned towards giving a larger share of voice to under-represented employee groups. But because the goal is to allow everyone a seat at the table, all employees should have a say in how the organization is shaped, including those who are members of traditionally dominant demographics. Deloitte US took a radical step in this area in 2017 when it dissolved all of its employee affinity groups — internal organizations designed to support specific minorities.
3. Listen up.
As you launch new diversity initiatives, keep your ear to the ground. Seek out employee feedback regularly in order to better detect signs of backlash, and adjust accordingly.
4. Be courageous.
Creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment is a goal worth pursuing. It will be tough at times. But small, measured steps in the right direction will ensure that everyone benefits, and you'll actually create and sustain the long-lasting change you're after.
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Concurrently with the release of his new solo album "Trafic", Gaetan Roussel, former lead singer of Louise Attaque, gave a long interview for the magazine Rolling Stone. They reflect on his career, his new album and its creation process. You can read the interview here: www.rollingstone.fr/gaetan-roussel.
Don't miss him! He will be on stage at Musilac Mont Blanc on the 28th of April!


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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954)
MR. BOWIING IN NEWCASTLE.
Mr. Bowling, the president of the Miners' Federation, in company with others delegated from Newcastle to yesterday's meeting of union bodies, returned to Newcastle this
Thu 11 Nov 1909 - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954)
Page 9 - MR. BOWIING IN NEWCASTLE.
MR. BOWLING IN NEWCASTLE.
MINERS' ACTION FULLY JUSTIFIED."
SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MEN ADVISED.'
NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.
Mr. Bowling, the president of the Miners'
Federation, In company with others delegated
from Newcastle to yesterday's meeting of
union bodies, returned to Newcastle this morning
to take charge of affairs here. On leaving
the station he consented to make a statement
in reference to the proceedings at the
conference. He said: "I might tell you that,
in company with Mr. Hutton, a fellow-man-
seller on the central council of the Federal
Coal and Shale Workers, and Mr. Stenhouse,
who is trustee of the association, and is also
an aspirant for political honours in the electorate
of Northumberland, we went to Sydney
to meet the representatives of the other
unions. We visited the Trades Hall, and
had a talk with some of the representatives
there about the position. We also tried
to find out the feeling with regard to the position.
So far as we could judge, the feeling
was one of entire sympathy with the position
taken up by the Newcastle miners, and it
seemed to us they intended in every way to
assist us in the great fight which is a fight not
only for supremacy, but for the very existence
of the union. So far as the conference is
concerned, it is one that is unique in the
history of industrial union. a in this Commonwealth,
for with one or two exceptions
all the most powerful unions in the Commonwealth
were represented. It is true differences
existed, but those differences were not
as to matters of principle, but in regard to
the tactics to be employed, 'every delegate
after hearing the explanations of the Newcastle
representatives admitted that the action
of the miners in this district was fully;
justified. There was some discussion of a
very friendly character, but they were kind,
enough as to what should be done in the circumstances.
We do not wish, nor did the
conference wish, for a prolongation of the
strike, but there was a unanimous feeling
that the battle must be won for the workers.
The resolution submitted to the conference by
Mr. Hughes had the entire approval of the
Newcastle representatives. |
"So far as the southern and western miners
are concerned, no resolution bearing upon
their action in the future was submitted to
the general conference; nor could such resolution
be submitted, for that as a matter
which can be dealt with only by those in the
Federated Coal and Shale Workers' Federa-
tion. The position was dealt with by that
body, and the advice to be tendered to the
southern and western men was carried unanimously
by the combined associations. We
have every assurance that that advice will be
acted upon, and will be carried to a successful
"I have a word or two more to say about a
certain position, and that is that so far as I
am concerned. I do not shirk the limelight at
all. But I have colleagues with me, who have
opinions of their own, and who express those
opinions, no matter whether I or anyone else
agree or disagree with them; and the press
Insults those men when they put me forward *
as the head and front of everything. Mr.
Daniel Hutton is one of my colleagues, who
holds a position as delegate of his lodge, and
also chairman, and '1936 who know him know,
that he is an educated man, so far as industrial
matters are concerned. He roads and 1
studies Industrial subjects, and he has a mind
and opinions that I could not sway, unless it
were in what he believes is the right direction.
I There is also Mr. John Stenhouse, who ought
to be well known. He is a man who is above
being influenced by anyone. He holds the
position of councillor in the Lake Macquarie
shire, and since he has come to the delegate
j board he is almost a new member, having been
present at only three meetings. He has given
such proof of his ability that he has been
selected as one of the sub-committee of advice,
and also selected as trustee by his fellow
! delegates of the Coal and Shale Workers' Association."
MR. BOWIING IN NEWCASTLE. (1909, November 11). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved January 18, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15081061
"MR. BOWIING IN NEWCASTLE." The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 11 November 1909: 9. Web. 18 Jan 2022 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15081061>.
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Jonathan Raviotta - The Development Testing of the 4 Pillars™ Practice Transformation Program
Wednesday 8/14 11:00AM - 1:00PM
6128 Public Health, Meeting Room
PhD candidate Jonathan Raviotta (BCHS '19) will be defending his dissertation on "The Development Testing and Implementation of the 4 Pillars™ Practice Transformation Program for Immunization: Achieving Public Health Outcomes Through Primary Care Quality Improvement".
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Fri 1/10/2020 6:00PM - 8:30PM
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BCHS Winter Mixer BCHS Social
BCHS Winter Mixer
BCHS alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to The Winter House (the home of Dr. Martha Terry) for a speakeasy-themed potluck honoring grads, connecting students, and building community.
Fri 11/15/2019 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Cynthia Salter - Exploration of Experiences of Birth Trauma of Maternity Healthcare Professionals BCHS Dissertation Defense
Cynthia Salter - Exploration of Experiences of Birth Trauma of Maternity Healthcare Professionals
Wed 11/6/2019 5:30PM - 8:00PM
BCHS Film
Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond The Mask BCHS Film
Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond The Mask
Outside Conference and Meeting Spaces
Thu 10/24/2019 6:00PM - 7:30PM
BCHS Panel Discussion
Cycle Series: A trans masculine experience of menstruation - Short film premiere & panel discussion BCHS Panel Discussion
Cycle Series: A trans masculine experience of menstruation - Short film premiere & panel discussion
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium
A short film premiere and panel discussion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) health complexities as part of LGBT History Month programs. Experiences of menstruation and reproductive health are nuanced. This premiere of the second film in the Cycle Series explores a transmasculine experience of menstruation from the perspective of Pittsburgh musician, Jude Benedict who discusses the intersection of gender identity and reproductive and menstrual health.
Fri 8/23/2019 10:00AM - 3:00PM
BCHS Event
Departmental Orientation Session BCHS Event
Departmental Orientation Session
1155 Public Health, Foster Conf. Rm.(former 1149)
Join BCHS faculty and staff for additional orientation activities specific to the department. Welcome!
Wed 8/14/2019 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Jonathan Raviotta - The Development Testing of the 4 Pillars™ Practice Transformation Program BCHS Dissertation Defense
Mon 7/29/2019 2:00PM - 4:45PM
BCHS 2509 Poster Showcase BCHS Event
BCHS 2509 Poster Showcase
Public Health Commons (1st floor)
Please join us on Monday, July 29, 2 - 4:45 pm, in the Public Health Commons for the BCHS 2509 Poster Showcase. Students will be presenting their final projects. Hope to see you there!
Thu 7/18/2019 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Sara Baumann - A Visual, Community-engaged Exploration of Menstrual Practices Among Girls in Nepal BCHS Dissertation Defense
Sara Baumann - A Visual, Community-engaged Exploration of Menstrual Practices Among Girls in Nepal
Fri 4/12/2019 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Teagen O'Malley - Expanding HIV Prevention Options for Women in Abusive Intimate Relationships: PrEP BCHS Dissertation Defense
Teagen O'Malley - Expanding HIV Prevention Options for Women in Abusive Intimate Relationships: PrEP
6140 Public Health, Henkel Seminar Room
PhD candidate Teagen O'Malley (BCHS '19) will be defending her dissertation on, "Expanding HIV Prevention Options for Women in Abusive Intimate Relationships: Exploring the Potential of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)."
Tue 4/9/2019 8:00AM - 1:00PM
BCHS Conference
Conference: Scope of Violence Prevention In Allegheny County BCHS Conference
Conference: Scope of Violence Prevention In Allegheny County
Mon 4/8/2019 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Lycia Neumann - The Contribution of Managed Long-term Services and Supports to Aging in Place::... BCHS Dissertation Defense
Lycia Neumann - The Contribution of Managed Long-term Services and Supports to Aging in Place::...
PhD candidate Lycia Neumann (BCHS '19) will be defending her dissertation on "The Contribution of Managed Long-Term Services and Supports to Aging in Place: An Evaluation of the Use of Attendant Care Services to Avoid Nursing Facility Admissions."
Fri 4/5/2019 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Candice Biernesser - Social Media & Adolescent Suicide: Exploring Risks, Benefits, & Opportunities.. BCHS Dissertation Defense
Candice Biernesser - Social Media & Adolescent Suicide: Exploring Risks, Benefits, & Opportunities..
PhD candidate Candice Biernesser (BCHS '19) will be defending her dissertation on, "Social Media and Adolescent Suicide: Exploring Risks, Benefits, and Opportunities for Prevention."
Tue 4/2/2019 12:00PM - 1:30PM
BCHS Seminar Series
Chronic Pain in People Living with HIV: State of the Science BCHS Seminar Series
Chronic Pain in People Living with HIV: State of the Science
Kelly Williams - Exploring the Identification and Treatment of Adolescent Anxiety in Primary Care... BCHS Dissertation Defense
Kelly Williams - Exploring the Identification and Treatment of Adolescent Anxiety in Primary Care...
2121C Public Health
PhD candidate Kelly Williams (BCHS '19) will be defending her dissertation on, "Exploring the Identification and Treatment of Adolescent Anxiety in Primary Care: The Perceptions of Primary Care Providers."
J. Sang: Assessing Relational Cognitions among Young Gay & Bi Men on Outcomes of HIV & Mental Health BCHS Dissertation Defense
J. Sang: Assessing Relational Cognitions among Young Gay & Bi Men on Outcomes of HIV & Mental Health
PhD candidate Jordan Sang (BCHS '19) will be defending his dissertation on, "Assessing Relational Cognitions among Young Gay and Bisexual Men on Outcomes of HIV and Mental Health".
Mon 2/11/2019 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Depression's Got a Hold of Me: Generational trends in teen substance use & mental health- K. Keyes BCHS Seminar Series
Depression's Got a Hold of Me: Generational trends in teen substance use & mental health- K. Keyes
Social Dynamics and Community Health Speaker Series participants are invited to join the Public Health Dynamics Laboratory for a talk entitled "Depression's Got a Hold of Me: Generational Trends in Substance Use and Mental Health Among U.S. Adolescents" by Katherine Keyes, associate professor of epidemiology at Columbia University. Keyes will provide a cross-generational and sociological framework to understand the connection between substance use and mental health among adolescents across birth cohorts from the last 40 years, with a particular focus on gender.
BCHS Winter Mixer BCHS Event
BCHS students, faculty, and alumni are invited to participate in this annual winter event! RSVP required.
Wed 12/12/2018 9:30AM - 11:45AM
Poster Showcase BCHS Event
Poster Showcase
You're invited! BCHS 2575 Poster Showcase: students from the Seminar in Maternal and Child Health will display their final projects. Join us in the Commons, December 12, 9:30 - 11:45 am.
Thu 12/6/2018 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Francisca Flores - A stakeholder engaged case study about gang violence in Belize BCHS Dissertation Defense
Francisca Flores - A stakeholder engaged case study about gang violence in Belize
Thu 11/29/2018 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Online Hyper-local Communities: Designing for Sustainability and Inclusion BCHS Seminar Series
Online Hyper-local Communities: Designing for Sustainability and Inclusion
Dr. Farzan earned her Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems Program at the University of Pittsburgh. In her research, she seeks to understand, design, and implement socio-technical systems that empower individuals and groups to contribute to knowledge production and community building. Various information systems have emerged to facilitate citizen participation in communities. In this talk, Dr. Farzan will introduce a framework to identify and analyze factors that influence the sustainability of "hyper-local" information systems, present studies of the framework through one exemplary hyper-local system, and demonstrate the potential of system design to bridge digital inequalities, especially across gender and race. She will also present recent participatory action research to engage youth from underserved communities in building community technologies.
Jose Wilches-Gutierrez - Sexual and Reproductive Health in Local Mining Contexts in Columbia BCHS Dissertation Defense
Jose Wilches-Gutierrez - Sexual and Reproductive Health in Local Mining Contexts in Columbia
Mon 10/8/2018 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Using Systems Science Approaches to Reduce Health Inequities for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth BCHS Seminar Series
Using Systems Science Approaches to Reduce Health Inequities for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
Robert Coulter, PhD, MPH, is a Post-doctoral Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh. As a public health researcher, Dr. Coulter's mission is to reduce substance use and violence inequities for sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY; i.e., adolescents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender [LGBT]). To accomplish this mission, he conduct three lines of inquiry: epidemiologic, intervention, and systems science research. Dr. Coulter's research agenda integrates these three approaches to (1) improve our understanding of the complex social mechanisms producing SGMY health inequities and (2) increase our knowledge about the impact of interventions on violence and substance use inequities for SGMY.
Thu 10/4/2018 12:00PM - 1:00PM
"You Have to Want It": Mental Models of Addiction Recovery & Implications for Intervention BCHS Seminar Series
"You Have to Want It": Mental Models of Addiction Recovery & Implications for Intervention
Ms. Erin Stringfellow is a PhD candidate at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. She specializes in applying qualitative and systems science methods to improving outcomes for people living with addictions. Her goal is to engage communities to develop sustainable interventions and policies that support recovery from addiction.
Leverage Points and Consumer Insights: Integrating Systems Science and Public Health BCHS Seminar Series
Leverage Points and Consumer Insights: Integrating Systems Science and Public Health
Brian J. Biroscak, PhD, MS, MA is Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Medicine. His line of research is focused by a social justice perspective with emphases on violence and injury prevention research. He has a strong research interest in system dynamics modeling, which utilizes 'feedback' insights and computer simulation to hypothesize, test, and refine explanations of systems change. His expertise in social marketing—which integrates commercial marketing with other approaches to influence behaviors that benefit individuals and the greater social good—is particularly valuable for prevention efforts
Thu 9/20/2018 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Social Networks & Health - Kar-Hai Chu, Pitt Center for Research on Media, Technology, & Health BCHS Seminar Series
Social Networks & Health - Kar-Hai Chu, Pitt Center for Research on Media, Technology, & Health
Kar-Hai Chu of Pitt's Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health will discuss his use of innovative techniques such as social network analysis (SNA) in exploratory and surveillance studies and interventions including recent work on the marketing and use of electronic cigarettes.
Mon 5/21/2018 8:30AM - 10:00AM
BCHS Lecture
Lost Mothers: Understanding Maternal Mortality and Severe Morbidity in the U.S. - Adriana Gallardo BCHS Lecture
Lost Mothers: Understanding Maternal Mortality and Severe Morbidity in the U.S. - Adriana Gallardo
University Club - Ballroom B
Winner of the 2018 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, the ProPublica series "LOST MOTHERS" explored why the U.S spends more per capita on health care than any other country, yet also has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world. This reporting called out those culpable and showed a way forward that could save lives and families that are too often destroyed by preventable tragedies. Keynote speaker ADRIANA GALLARDO was among the reporters who captured the stories of hundreds of women and brings to our symposium a fresh perspective on the maternal experience, gaps in data and reporting, and how we can address issues of accountability.
Find out more at this all-day symposium hosted by Healthy Start, Inc. and the Center for Health Equity. Click to preregister ($40) or contact BCHS's Lora Ann Bray for details.
Mon 5/21/2018 8:00AM - 4:30PM
This Woman's Work: Exploring Maternal Mortality and Morbidity BCHS Conference
This Woman's Work: Exploring Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
Women in the United States are more likely to die from childbirth or pregnancy-related causes than women in other developed countries. Research suggests that half of these deaths may be preventable and that racial disparities persist. The risk of pregnancy-related deaths for black women is three to four times higher than those of white women. Find out more at this all-day symposium hosted by Healthy Start, Inc. and the Center for Health Equity. Click to preregister ($40) or contact BCHS's Lora Ann Bray for details.
Tue 4/24/2018 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Biobehavioral Prevention among Black Men who have Sex with Men in the US BCHS Dissertation Defense
Biobehavioral Prevention among Black Men who have Sex with Men in the US
Public Health Auditorium (G23)
Cristian Chandler will be defending his dissertation, "Psychosocial Associations of Biobehavioral Prevention among Black Men who have Sex with Men in the United States"
Can tobacco control policies reduce smoking disparities and improve downstream health equity? BCHS Seminar Series
Can tobacco control policies reduce smoking disparities and improve downstream health equity?
"Periods Gone Public Pittsburgh" discussion with author Jennifer Weiss-Wolf BCHS Event
"Periods Gone Public Pittsburgh" discussion with author Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
SisterFriend and the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences are proud to welcome the author of Periods Gone Public, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf as she explores why periods have become a prominent, and even bipartisan political cause. From eliminating the "tampon tax," to enacting new laws that ensure access to affordable, safe products, menstruation is no longer something to whisper about. The woman Bustle dubbed one of the nation's "badass menstrual activists," Weiss-Wolf will share her firsthand account in the fight for menstrual equity and will challenge the audience to face stigma head-on, and to elevate an agenda that recognizes both the power—and the absolute normalcy—of menstruation.
Tue 2/27/2018 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Using Electronic Health Record Data to Study Social and Environmental Determinants of Health BCHS Seminar Series
Using Electronic Health Record Data to Study Social and Environmental Determinants of Health
Contraceptive and Family Planning for Women with Mental Illness - Cara E. Nikolajski BCHS Dissertation Defense
Contraceptive and Family Planning for Women with Mental Illness - Cara E. Nikolajski
Cara E. Nikolajski will defend her dissertation, "Contraceptive and Family Planning Experiences, Priorities, and Preferences of Women with Serious Mental Illness."
Wed 2/7/2018 12:15PM - 1:45PM
"Interrupting the Cycle of Violence" with Tio Hardiman of Chicago's CeaseFire Violence Interrupters BCHS Panel Discussion
"Interrupting the Cycle of Violence" with Tio Hardiman of Chicago's CeaseFire Violence Interrupters
The Violence Prevention Initiative at Pitt Public Health is pleased to host Tio Hardiman, executive director of Chicago's CeaseFire Violence Interrupters, Inc. whose model treats firearm violence as an infectious process and uses street-savvy interventionists to interrupt violence.
Firearm injury is a major public health challenge.In 2015 rates of homicide were 2.1 per 100,000 for whites but 17.2 per 100,000 for African Americans. Nonfatal firearm injuries by race were 4.7 vs. 58.6 per 100,000, respectively.
Hardiman's talk on "Interrupting the Cycle of Violence" will be followed by a discussion with panelists including BCHS's Richard Garland and Taili Thompson of the Allegheny County Health Department.
BCHS Alumni Stories from the Field: Careers with Impact BCHS Panel Discussion
BCHS Alumni Stories from the Field: Careers with Impact
Wed 12/13/2017 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Tue 11/14/2017 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cycle Series: Homelessness & Menstruation Short Film Screening & Panel Discussion BCHS Film
Cycle Series: Homelessness & Menstruation Short Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Tue 10/24/2017 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Opioid and Heroin Epidemics in Transition BCHS Seminar Series
Opioid and Heroin Epidemics in Transition
Maria Catrina D. Jaime- "Exploratory Research on the Associations of Masculinity and Gender..." BCHS Dissertation Defense
Maria Catrina D. Jaime- "Exploratory Research on the Associations of Masculinity and Gender..."
Maria Catrina D. Jaime will be defending her dissertation, "Exploratory Research on the Associations of Masculinity and Gender Attitudes related to Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Young Men Involved in the Juvenile Justice System."
Steven Meanley - "Experiences of Discrimination and Social Well-Being among Midlife and Older..." BCHS Dissertation Defense
Steven Meanley - "Experiences of Discrimination and Social Well-Being among Midlife and Older..."
Steven Meanley will be defending his dissertation, "Experiences of Discrimination and Social Well-Being among Midlife and Older Adult Men Who Have Sex with Men from the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study."
Fri 6/9/2017 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Chelsea Pallatino- "Hindu Asian Indian Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence: A Mixed Methods Study" BCHS Dissertation Defense
Chelsea Pallatino- "Hindu Asian Indian Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence: A Mixed Methods Study"
Chelsea Pallatino will be defending her dissertation, "Hindu Asian Indian Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence: A Mixed Methods Study."
BCHS 2509 Showcase BCHS Event
BCHS 2509 Showcase
BCHS 2509 Showcase, Monday, April 24, 6 - 9 pm, Public Health Commons, featuring final poster projects completed by interdisciplinary teams of students in the class.
OjO Latino Photo Exhibition BCHS Panel Discussion
OjO Latino Photo Exhibition
Joan Eichner - "Care Coordination for Children with Medical Complexity: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation" BCHS Dissertation Defense
Joan Eichner - "Care Coordination for Children with Medical Complexity: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation"
Joan Eichner will be defending her dissertation, "Care Coordination for Children with Medical Complexity: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation."
Mon 4/3/2017 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Robert Coulter - "Detecting, Understanding, & Reducing Substance Use, Mental Health, & Violence..." BCHS Dissertation Defense
Robert Coulter - "Detecting, Understanding, & Reducing Substance Use, Mental Health, & Violence..."
Keystone Building
Robert Coulter will be defending his dissertation entitled, "Detecting, Understanding, and Reducing Substance Use, Mental Health, and Violence Disparities for Sexual- and Gender-Minority Youth and Emerging Adults."
Location: Stoner Conference Room, Second floor of the Keystone Building, 3520 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Fri 3/31/2017 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Physical-mental Health Comorbidity and the Role of Social Context BCHS Seminar Series
Physical-mental Health Comorbidity and the Role of Social Context
Amia Downes- "A Process Evaluation of the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health's..." BCHS Dissertation Defense
Amia Downes- "A Process Evaluation of the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health's..."
Amia Downes will be defending her dissertation, "A Process Evaluation of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) Respirator Approval Process."
Fri 3/3/2017 12:00PM - 1:30PM
The Role of Pregnancy in the Opioid Epidemic BCHS Seminar Series
The Role of Pregnancy in the Opioid Epidemic
BCHS Journal Club
Critical Public Health: Quantifying Selves BCHS Journal Club
Critical Public Health: Quantifying Selves
Tue 2/7/2017 6:00PM - 7:00PM
"Surviving & Thriving" - Derrick Matthews on HIV prevention in the black MSM community BCHS Lecture
"Surviving & Thriving" - Derrick Matthews on HIV prevention in the black MSM community
In conjunction with the National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit, Surviving & Thriving: AIDS, Politics and Culture, Dr. Derrick Matthews of BCHS will address current developments in the research on HIV prevention in the black MSM community.
Lecture sponsored by The Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) and the Center for LGBT Health Research in conjunction with the National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit, Surviving & Thriving: AIDS, Politics and Culture, Jan 17- Feb 25 with a one-day appearance in the lobby of Parran Hall on Feb 7.
Parent Mentors And Insuring Uninsured Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial BCHS Journal Club
Parent Mentors And Insuring Uninsured Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
BCHS Alumni Stories from the Field BCHS Event
BCHS Alumni Stories from the Field
Join us to hear stories from recent MPH graduates of the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences (BCHS) working in a variety of settings to promote community health and equity in the Pittsburgh region.
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of conversational anecdotes about what inspired their pursuit of public health and what inspires their daily work.
Mon 12/5/2016 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Critical Public Health: Metaphor & Meaning BCHS Journal Club
Critical Public Health: Metaphor & Meaning
Wed 10/26/2016 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Critical Public Health Journal Club: RISK & PLEASURE BCHS Journal Club
Critical Public Health Journal Club: RISK & PLEASURE
4140 Public Health, Young Seminar Room
This new Critical Public Health journal club seeks to spark critical and reflexive conversations with attention to deeper social & historical contexts, 'unintended consequences' of intervention & research, and dynamics of power. We will also seek to identify alternative frameworks to enact in research and practice. Interdisciplinary and open to all!
Tue 10/4/2016 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kanyin Ong: Application of grocery purchase data to understanding patterns of Salmonella enteritidis BCHS Dissertation Defense
Kanyin Ong: Application of grocery purchase data to understanding patterns of Salmonella enteritidis
A731Public Health
Tue 10/4/2016 12:00PM - 1:30PM
The Geography of Retail Alcohol Sales and Alcohol-Related Injury BCHS Event
The Geography of Retail Alcohol Sales and Alcohol-Related Injury
Wed 9/28/2016 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Minorities In The Health Sciences Mixer BCHS Event
Minorities In The Health Sciences Mixer
Prescription Drug Abuse and the Emergence of Hepatitis C in Rural Appalachia BCHS Seminar Series
Prescription Drug Abuse and the Emergence of Hepatitis C in Rural Appalachia
Wed 4/13/2016 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Maternal & Child Health Journal Club BCHS Journal Club
Maternal & Child Health Journal Club
Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC
Contact Tamala Gondwe (tag55@pitt.edu) for the discussion article.
Wed 3/2/2016 9:00AM - 10:00AM
2700 Magee Womens Hospital
This month's discussion article: Effect of Removal of Planned Parenthood from the Texas Women's Health Program [Stevenson et al, 2016, NEJM], DOI: 10.1056/NEJMsa1511902
BCHS Dissertation Defense BCHS Dissertation Defense
A713 Crabtree
Luis G. Duran will present "Disgust, conservatism, and influenza prevention: An embodied cognition
approach to health attitudes and intentions."
Paul Gruenewald Thinking about Drinking: the Social Dynamics of Drinking Behavior BCHS Lecture
Paul Gruenewald Thinking about Drinking: the Social Dynamics of Drinking Behavior
Crabtree A115
February 9 | 3:15-4:15
Paul Gruenewald of the
Prevention Research Center (PRC) and the
Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) will introduce new approaches to understanding and modeling the social foundations of drinking and associated risks for alcohol abuse, problems and dependence.
Grand Rounds sign-in will begin at 3:00 outside of A115.
This talk will introduce new approaches to understanding and modeling the social foundations of drinking and associated risks for alcohol abuse, problems and dependence. The approaches are strongly ecological, computational, and analytic. I argue that the social determinants of "having a drink" are multi-scale and complex, but analytically tractable. As such, drinking behaviors, understood as a whole, constitute a model social system that can be studied to elucidate the essential social dynamics of drug use, abuse and dependence. I begin to chart a course through this territory to enable future social ecological research to prevent alcohol problems.
Sponsored by the Pitt Public Health Office of the Dean & the BCHS Social Dynamics & Community
Health Speaker Series
Grand Rounds sign-in will begin at 3:00 outside of A115. Sign-in for GR credit will end promptly at 3:25. After this time no sign-ins will be permitted.
Social Dynamics and Community Health Speaker Series BCHS Lecture
Social Dynamics and Community Health Speaker Series
"Exploring Food Buying Practices in Low-income, Urban Food Deserts and Food Oases: A Tale of Two Cities"
Dr. Renee Walker's research on disparities in obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease focuses on the role of social determinants of health, including socioeconomic position, neighborhood deprivation, poverty, race/ethnicity and racial discrimination, and residential neighborhood contexts. Her presentation will focus on concept mapping research that she did in Pittsburgh as part of her doctoral dissertation (DrPH '09) and in Boston during her training as a W.K. Kellogg Scholar and Yerby postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health. Sponsored by the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
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Do Nice Apes Finish Last? It's Complicated. Despite their natural cooperativity, adult bonobos appeared to favor both humans and cartoon characters that are unhelpful.
Posted on January 29, 2018 July 30, 2018 by Sciworthy Staff
by Nick Tomasello
Bonobo apes are among our closest genetic relatives. Like humans, they are very social and are known to cooperate to find food. However, new research published in the journal Cell describes a key way our species differ: unlike humans, bonobos may prefer individuals who don't cooperate.
Researchers from Duke University came to that conclusion while studying bonobo behavior at Lola ya Bonobo, a bonobo sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The researchers wanted to know if bonobos react differently to individuals who help others and individuals who harm or get in the way of other bonobos. We know from past experiments that, even as babies, humans naturally prefer to interact with helpful people and avoid those who hurt or interfere with others. The Duke researchers were curious if bonobos also behave this way.
To answer that question, the researchers conducted several experiments. In the first, adult and young adult bonobos saw simple animated videos that represented positive and negative social behaviors. Each video showed a cartoon circle trying to move up a hill. Some videos featured a "helper" character who assisted the circle up the hill. In others, a different-looking "hinderer" character pushed the circle back down. After playing the videos, the researchers asked the bonobos for their "opinions" by having the apes choose four times between cut-outs of the helper and the hinderer (both of which were placed enticingly on top of apple slices). Adult bonobos selected the hinderer over 70% of the time, leading the researchers to conclude that those subjects significantly preferred that character for its antisocial behavior.
Next, the researchers recreated the experiment in a real-world setting. This time, instead of watching cartoons, the bonobos watched three humans interacting. One of the humans started by playing with a toy but then purposefully dropped it. The person sitting to his left tried to "help" by picking up the toy and giving it back. The person sitting to his right, though, would "hinder" them by aggressively batting the toy away. Afterward, the human helper and hinderer offered each bonobo apple slices at the same time. The bonobos had never interacted with these people before, meaning their choices wouldn't have been biased because of familiarity. Just like in the first experiment, adults were significantly more likely to take the apple slice from the hinderer than from the helper.
These results might be surprising for a couple of reasons. For one, bonobos are well-known for sharing and working together. Why would such a naturally cooperative species be so attracted to unhelpful characters? What's more, considering how closely our two species are related, why don't bonobos share our preference for helpers? The researchers thought the answers to both questions might have something to do with dominance. They hypothesized that bonobos may associate traits like aggressiveness and unhelpfulness with dominant individuals. By favoring bullies, bonobos may be trying to obtain the social advantages that come with befriending the most powerful member of a community.
The researchers tested this hypothesis with a slightly different version of the first experiment. Like in that first experiment, bonobos watched a video of simple cartoon characters interacting. This time, though, the video showed two characters trying to enter a ring in the middle of the screen. One of the characters was "subordinate," and the other was "dominant." Whenever the subordinate character entered the ring, the dominant character immediately shoved it back out. After the movie, the bonobos again had to choose between a picture of the subordinate character and a picture of the dominant character (both placed carefully over apple slices, of course). Eighteen adult bonobos participated, and each had to make this choice four times. Overall, adult bonobos chose the dominant character in 44 out of 72 total trials, or just over 60% of the time. Only eight subjects selected the dominant character more than twice, however. From this, the researchers concluded that dominance could explain some, but not all, of the bonobos' preference for hinderers.
Does this experiment suggest that a preference for helpers over hinderers is uniquely human? The researchers think it might, at least among primates. First, though, they say more research is needed to tell if our other close relatives, like chimpanzees and orangutans, also prefer antisocial individuals. The researchers also suggest that future studies should examine whether bonobos prefer hinderers specifically of their own species. More findings consistent with the current study might show that our natural fondness for unselfish, supportive behavior helps to separate us from even our closest primate relatives.
994400cookie-checkDo Nice Apes Finish Last? It's Complicated. Despite their natural cooperativity, adult bonobos appeared to favor both humans and cartoon characters that are unhelpful.yes
Posted in Biology, By Science Writers, Psychology, Science Articles, ZoologyTagged babies, Bonobo, bullies, comparison, dominant, helping, hindering, humans, preference, submissive
Original study: Bonobos Prefer Individuals that Hinder Others over Those that Help
Study published on: January 4, 2018
Study author(s): Christopher Krupenye; Brian Hare
The study was done at: Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, Duke University and The Department of Developmental and Comparative Psychology, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Featured image credit: Bonobo by Natataek at English Wikivoyage (a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)">CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Scientists debunk what we knew about sperm movement New research finds we were looking at sperm all wrong. For 350 years, scientists believed sperm wiggled their tails side-by-side to create a whip-like motion. Using 3D technology, a study found sperm actually move by rolling around and spinning their heads like tops. Muscles lost in our adult primate ancestors still appear in humans A review of previous anatomy studies found that some "ancient" muscles that are normally present in other primate species may be more common in humans than previously thought Can We Teach a Computer to Be Creative? Researchers at Apple write an algorithm that lets computers train other computers to learn patterns


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Students are motivated by technology. We might as well embrace it and use it to keep them motivated in speech therapy! Read on to learn more about using GIPHY in speech therapy.
One thing that is all the rage are MEMES and GIFs. They are flying all over social media. Hey…we love them too as SLPs!
You can easily make your own GIFs (basically video version of memes) using a website… GIPHY.
I will walk you through the steps if you were to make a GIF! Let's use the sample for working on the articulation sound /r/! First…we will need a GIF video that has some /r/ in it already…so we might search "rain" or "rabbit" or "railroad." Whatever you want! Go with the students' interests!
Click where it says "copy link"!
Now click "copy link" and you have the GIF link now with your added text and features. You can bookmark this URL if you want to show it to your students.
Notice…I never even logged in! Never had to!
Want to see one for working on context clues?!
There are so many possibilities! You can have fun and your students can too! I would love to see your creations! Feel free to share them with me on social media! Tag me or use the hashtag #GIFswithSpeechTimeFun!


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Q: Visual Studio Crashes opening Designer in Windows 8 I move my code to a new Machine with Windows 8 and when I open a specific Form crashes, the only info that I got is the event viewer trace
Faulting application name: devenv.exe, version: 10.0.30319.1, time stamp: 0x4ba1fab3
Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 6.3.9600.16496, time stamp: 0x52b3e015
Exception code: 0xe0434352
Fault offset: 0x00012eec
Faulting process id: 0xfe4
Faulting application start time: 0x01cf291ffc379803
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe
Faulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\KERNELBASE.dll
Report Id: 4c2c5c83-9513-11e3-be9e-6036ddc7195f
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

A: My service was compiled by Visual Studio 12 on Windows Server 2012 R2. It produced the same "Exception code" and "Fault offset" as above. The error message recorded 2 times and stopped. My service has been running correctly.
I wonder my application conflicted with C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\KERNELBASE.dll. Windows loaded C:\WINDOWS\SysWow64\KERNELBASE.dll for my application. So it worked fine.

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Elon Musk Says Other Hyperloop Companies Aren't Moving Fast Enough
By Eleanor Cummins
Filed Under Innovation, Aerospace, Design, Elon Musk, Engineering, SpaceX, The Boring Company, Transportation & Virgin Hyperloop One
Elon Musk may have invented the modern Hyperloop, but he never intended to build one himself. Or at least, that's what he'd always said.
"Elon published the Hyperloop paper in August 2013 as an open source design, with the hope that others would rapidly bring it to market," a Boring Company spokesperson tells Inverse. "He said at the time that he would only seek to commercialize Hyperloop if after a few years other companies were not moving quickly enough."
And it seems the other company's time has come: While cities are drawing our their dream routes and a handful of companies are racing to complete the first high-speed vacuum train, most haven't achieved Hyperloop success, at least according to Musk.
The one functioning prototype — Hyperloop One "dev loop" in Nevada — hit 192 miles an hour this month:
But that pace isn't fast enough for Musk, and at this early developmental stage, is slower than the still-in-development California bullet train Musk has famously derided.
A "Hyperloop passenger transport capsule conceptual design rendering" as seen in Elon Musk's 2013 Hyperloop Alpha whitepaper.
"While we're encouraged that others are making some progress, we would like to accelerate the development of this technology as fast as possible," the spokesperson told Inverse. "… At the Boring Company, we plan to build low cost, fast-to-dig tunnels that will house new high-speed transportation systems. Most will be standard pressurized tunnels with electric skates going 125+ mph. For long distance routes in straight lines, such as NY to DC, it will make sense to use pressurized pods in a depressurized tunnel to allow speeds up to approximately 600+ mph (aka Hyperloop)."
The first signs of Musk's Hyperloop pivot came July 20. In the tweet read round the world, Musk wrote, "Just received verbal govt approval for The Boring Company to build an underground NY-Phil-Balt-DC Hyperloop. NY-DC in 29 mins." While many were focused on the shady word choice (what is "verbal government approval" anyway?), other Hyperloop builders were reportedly feeling nervous.
Just received verbal govt approval for The Boring Company to build an underground NY-Phil-Balt-DC Hyperloop. NY-DC in 29 mins.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 20, 2017
"The tweet came as a shock to executives at the various startups racing to develop their own hyperloops based on Musk's specifications," Bloomberg reported. The assumption was that Musk's Boring Company would dig the tunnels and Hyperloop One or another manufacturer would build the train itself.
Musk's track record of results in transportation, computing, AI, and aerospace — although none of those records are without black marks — should be considered serious competition to Hyperloop One and less-established hyperloop companies, many of which are staffed with former SpaceX engineers. Josh Giegel, Hyperloop One's president of engineering, and Brogan BamBrogan, founder of Arrivo, another hyperloop startup, are both SpaceX alumni.
Not only did he write the first white paper and come up with the proof of concept, but his company SpaceX owns the Hyperloop trademark, which allow companies to protect their intellectual property, as well as the domain name Hyperloop.com and the Twitter account. In this case, Hyperloop One and others using the term "hyperloop" to describe their trains could be in violation of trademark law.
"We encourage and support all companies that wish to build Hyperloops and we don't intend to stop them from using the Hyperloop name as long as they are truthful," the same Boring Company said in a statement. Truthful, in this case, could mean anything, but it likely means Musk will only let persist other "hyperloops" that meet Musk's ideal speeds. Needless to say, nothing currently in development fits the bill.
Media via "Hyperloop Alpha", Flickr / jurvetson
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these five events happening in and around Clifton Park!
There are only a few days left to try some of Saratoga County's best cuisine for only $10, $20, or $30! Participating restaurants in Clifton Park, Ballston Spa, Gansevoort, Malta, Saratoga Springs, and Round Lake will be offering this great deal through Saturday.
Join Taylor's Heroes and The City of Saratoga Springs for the 2nd Annual "Egg-Stravaganza" in Congress Park! Enjoy an egg hunt, family fun, raffles, and a special appearance by The Easter Bunny.
Do you want to receive fresh produce and other goods throughout the growing season? Find out how at the upcoming CSA Fair this Saturday at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library! All are welcome to meet local farmers and learn more about the CSA program.
Join Mazzone Hospitality for a delicious Easter Brunch at the Hilton Garden Inn from 10am – 2pm on Sunday. Be sure to make your reservation soon!
Parkside Church will host its annual free children's Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30am on Sunday! Everyone is welcome, but the hunt is for children ages 12 or under. Rain or shine!


Scholars in the arts and humanities, and in fact the everyday reader, spend time working toward understanding text, often by examining it through an interpretative lens. A postcolonial reading, for instance, will typically provide insights that are distinct from those of a feminist reading or a new historical reading. The goal of this activity is not so much to arrive at a definitive single truth, whatever that might be, but instead to recognize that multiple valid interpretations are possible, and that the object of study is enriched, to use Steve Ramsay's phrase, by the process of interpretation and the resulting report of the outcome. This activity can be extended through the existence of digital text, in particular in combination with either manually produced metadata or the results of algorithmic processes such text analysis and data mining. Building on these bases, interactive visualizations, especially of an iterative kind, can help the reader to formulate new ideas about the material. Ramsay (2003) refers to the use of interactive visualizations that show emergent patterns for interpretation as "algorithmic criticism." For Manovich (2006), a related process, focusing on images and their metadata, is "cultural analytics," while Moretti (2004) talks about "distant reading." In this presentation, Ruecker will discuss a variety of recent experimental prototypes being designed and developed by research teams in the digital humanities where the goal is to support interpretative reading. These include the mandala browser (for visual queries of XML), bubblelines (providing comparative search visualization), plotvis (showing alternative models of narrative), and the simulated environment for theatre (allowing blocking and annotation of plays).
Stan Ruecker is an Associate Professor of Design at the Institute of Design in the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Stan holds advanced degrees in English, Humanities Computing, and Design, and has expertise in the design of experimental interfaces to support online browsing tasks. He was the principal investigator of the Humanities Visualization project, and is leading the interface design team of Implementing New Knowledge Environments. His current research interests are in the areas of computer-human interfaces, humanities visualization, and information design. His book Visual Interface Design for Digital Cultural Heritage, co-authored by Milena Radzikowska and Stéfan Sinclair, was released in 2011 by Ashgate Press.


Theories on Quicksilver accident all under investigation The investigation into the Quicksilver lift accident is expected to take another one to two months but new theories as to the cause of the accident are coming forward. Dynamic testing of the lift is underway and will follow specific protocols for 12 different tests, including swing test, pull test, peel test, metallurgy test and detailed examination of all operational records of the lift. Dr. Peter Gordon, the coroner who is leading the investigation, says a number of theories are being considered and nothing has been dismissed. One of the theories he will be looking at has been put forward by Shane Bennett, a layman but an interested observer. Bennett suggests the cable may have become twisted through the attachment of chairs. If each chair was a degree or two off of vertical when it was attached it could result in a significant twist of the cable. That twist could add another dynamic load to the cable. If that twist was suddenly released it could cause the grip on a chair to fail, Bennett believes. Gordon says Bennett has talked to him about his theory but it hasn't been scheduled into discussions yet. "Given the proper time to get together with (the people involved in the investigation) we will consider it," Gordon says. "We have been given other theories as well, and we haven't dismissed anything." Four chairs on the Quicksilver lift fell to the ground on Dec. 23. Two people died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident and one person remains paralyzed. The lift has not operated since the accident and will not be considered for operation until the cause of the accident has been determined. Meanwhile, Whistler Mountain says it remains strongly committed to the Creekside base and is continuing to operate Creekside facilities and to provide shuttle bus service from Creekside to the Whistler Village Gondola between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends and between 7:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.


No need to apologize. I don't think I made this point and your email catalyzed me to do so, for which I am grateful.
As Ben says, I think resolution requires that a Windows developer takes an interest in PSPP, because the problems are specific to Windows. I don't know about PSPPIRE but PSPP is written in C (or C++?) and has dependencies, like GSL, which is said to be difficult to configure and make for Windows.
If Windows bugs could be fixed, it would be useful to have more organized Windows testing. I am not a (competent) desktop developer... Are there automated ways to test a GUI (like finding the rounding error in the boxplot)? I'm guessing not; and if not, then it would require volunteers to manually go through a set of test cases for each release.


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AccessJam 2020 Announced to Support Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 14, 2020 May 22, 2020 Ben Bayliss
Tagged with: Accessibility Unlocked, AccessJam, AccessJam 2020, Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Video game accessibility is on the rise with more and more video games implementing accessible features to help disabled players enjoy a larger range of titles. But what if you're a developer who's worried about messing up a feature that would help a player experience your game? That's where AccessJam 2020 comes in and will be taking place next week.
AccessJam2020 is a worldwide game jam run by Accessibility Unlocked and aims to encourage developers to make their video games more accessible. This game jam takes place starting next week on May 21 —which is also when Global Accessibility Awareness Day takes place— and will run for a month until June 21.
The theme for this game jam is "Growth" but those who wish to take part in it can feel free to explore the themes of accessibility in ways that work for them. It'll be taking place on itch.io with the creations being featured across Accessibility Unlocked's social media channels with no ranking to take place.
AccessJam 2020 hopes to encourage more developers to try something new in regards to the video game sector. Developers could create a game about their experience with disability, or maybe just a game that has an accessible mechanic or option included. Alternatively, developers can create a tool specifically to help other developers include accessible options. For example, we've previously seen the Yellow Subs Machine, a third-party tool designed to make adding customizable subtitles an easier process.
"Stories that are explicitly about disability are rare within games." says Cameron Hopkinson, co-founder of Accessibility Unlocked. "Even though there are significant efforts to help disabled people partake in this medium, disability itself often feels like a taboo subject.
"This is unfortunate as for many of us, games are our primary way of interacting with others and our culture. To not see ourselves included in the games we play can feel quite alienating. It is my hope that this jam can help normalize depictions of disability in our medium." they state.
Meredith Hall, co-founder of Accessibility Unlocked explains how they are keeping the game jam inclusive, "you can dream as big or as small as you like, implement a small feature, or record a video of you talking about your experience."
If you're participating in AccessJam 2020, Accessibility Unlocked suggests that you check out AbleGamers and Game Accessibility Guidelines for any inspiration. You can also check out our Can I Play That? reference guides here.
If you want to find out more information about AccessJam 2020 you can check out the official page. There's even a fancy counter to countdown the days and hours! That page will also allow you to join the event by clicking the "Join Jam" button. Additionally, a FAQ is available if you want to know even more specific details.
Ben Bayliss
Deaf Editor at Can I Play That? - British and enjoys games with good subtitles and will complain about bad subtitles.
November 9, 2020 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla — Can I Play That Deaf/Hard of Hearing Review
October 30, 2020 - PS5 and DualSense Accessibility Features Finally Detailed by Sony
October 29, 2020 - Far Cry: New Dawn Utilized Watch Dogs Legion Directional Captions After Studios Shared Accessibility Features
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Top Five Reasons Games Need Subtitles
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PS5 Games Are Not Compatible with DualShock 4 Controller
August 3, 2020 August 3, 2020 Ben Bayliss 3 min
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June 9, 2020 June 10, 2020 Ben Bayliss 8 min
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Q: Naming the image while saving it in python I crop a serial of images and save it
with the code
# Setting the points for cropped image
w, h = im.size

# Pixel size for each image
pixel = 100

# Number of images for each layer
Column = 20

#layer
Roll = 20

# Step of each image
step = int((w/int(Column)))
Roll_step = int((h/int(Roll)))
for b in range(1, int(Roll)+1):
    count = 1
    for a in range(int(Column)):
        left = a * int(step)
        top = (b - 1) * int(Roll_step)
        right = int(pixel) + a * int(step)
        bottom = int(pixel) + (b - 1) * int(Roll_step)
        im1 = im.crop((left, top, right, bottom))
        im1.save(f"layer {b:02}_{count:03}.jpg")
        count += 1

The file name will be saved as [layer 01_001, layer 01_002,....layer 01_999]
I want to add a count in the front so that the name will be saved as[ 001_layer 01_001, 002_layer 01_002,....999_layer 01_999]
I used
im1.save(f"{count:03}+'_'+layer {b:02}_{count:03}.jpg")

But it didn't work
How to save the name


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The buyer hereby unconditionally authorises ON TAP and its employees and/or agents to conduct credit enquiries relating to the buyer by accessing any credit bureau database, to submit reports to any credit bureau as to the manner in which the buyer has performed in meeting its payment obligations in terms of this agreement. In the event that the buyer fails to meet its obligation in terms of payment with ON TAP in terms of this agreement, to notify and record the buyers non-performance with any credit bureau and to record the consent of the buyer that any and/or all information disclosed to ON TAP to any credit bureau, in respect of the buyer, may be assessed by other institutions and used by them in making risk management decisions.
The company shall under no circumstances be held liable to the buyer or to any other persons for any loss or damage, whether direct or consequential arising from the use of such goods or materials or any other portion thereon or from any alleged defects in them where the company has not acted grossly negligent or reckless.
Any advice or assistance given whether concerning suitability, method of application, technical recommendations, plant or equipment recommendations or any other recommendations whatsoever relating to the product is given in good faith, but without obligation and subject specifically to the exclusion of any liability whatsoever on the part of the company or its staff, for damages whether direct or consequential or otherwise howsoever. All data, statements and recommendations made are based upon the information believed to be reliable, but are made without representation or guarantee or warranty of accuracy. Company goods are sold on the condition that the buyer will examine the goods in relation to recommendations and the uses to which the goods are to be put, in order to assess their suitability before being used. We rely on the accuracy of the information given to us by the buyer and cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from the information provided.
The supply of any goods shall be limited to a refund of the purchase price of the goods. Without limiting the generality of the aforegoing, in no event shall ON TAP be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of sale, expenses incurred in anticipation of ON TAPs performance or lost production, whether suffered by the buyer or a third party.
The buyer shall return the goods to ON TAP at his or her own cost in the original packaging within 90 days from date of delivery, provided that ON TAP shall be entitled to charge a reasonable handling fee of 15% of the total amount of the invoice relating to the goods.
In the case of special orders, the product sold shall not be returned if ON TAP was not grossly negligent or reckless, and shall be paid for in full prior to the company placing the order on the supplier. On Tap will not accept any cancellation of orders for NON-STANDARD items without prior authorisation from the supplier.
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, the risk in all goods sold shall pass to the buyer upon delivery of the goods to the buyer or to any carrier of such goods where such carrier is the agent or nominee of the buyer.
Notwithstanding the contents of the paragraphs, time shall not be of the essence in respect of the delivery of the goods, and ON TAP does not guarantee delivery of goods on any specific date where such lack of performance is due to circumstances beyond the control of ON TAP.
ON TAP shall be entitled, in its sole discretion, to suspend delivery of goods as long as the buyer is in default with any payment due in respect of the goods or previously delivered goods to the buyer.
Ownership of all goods shall remain vested in the company until paid for by the buyer in full.
A 15% handling fee may be levied on ALL RETURNS of correctly supplied non-defective goods, which returns must be submitted within 7 days of delivery together with proof of purchase, in the original packing and re-saleable.
The buyer however accepts that should the goods have a defect, failure or hazard, the buyer will immediately inform the supplier and promptly claim his or her refund/ remedy/ repairs. Pertaining to the fact that the supplier/manufacturer has provided warnings and safety instructions in advance, the buyer accepts that when handling the goods, the buyer must comply with these instructions.
Payment terms on accounts are strictly 30 (thirty) days nett computed from date of statement unless agreed upon by the parties in writing. Notwithstanding the aforegoing, payment within the said period shall not entitle the buyer to any discount on the purchase price.
Non payment of any amount owing by the buyer shall nullify any concessions which might have been agreed upon between the company and the buyer, and the buyer in that event, will be liable for the company's full price as reflected on the invoice.
The company reserves the right to charge interest in accordance with the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act 55/1975 as amended by the Prescribed Rate of Interest Amended Act 7/1997, alternatively the maximum interest rate applicable from time to time in terms of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005, if applicable.
No latitude or extension of time which may be allowed by the supplier to the applicant in respect of any payment provided for herein, or any matter or thing which the applicant is bound to perform or observe in terms hereof, shall under any circumstances be deemed to be a waiver of the suppliers rights, or any election in respect of rights or create an estoppel or a novation, and the supplier may at any time without notice require strict and punctual compliance with each and every proviso or term hereof.
The company shall be entitled to institute any proceedings against the buyer arising out of a contract for the full balance outstanding including current supplies in any Magistrates Court notwithstanding that the claim or the value of the matter in dispute may exceed the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court. Further, the buyer agrees to be liable for all legal costs, including costs on an attorney and client scale including collection charges and tracing fees which may arise.
A certificate signed by any director or manager of ON TAP showing the amount due and owing by the buyer to ON TAP at any given time shall be prima facie evidence of the amount due by the buyer and such certificate shall be sufficient for the purposes of judgment or provisional sentence or other legal proceedings.
No relaxation or indulgence which the seller may grant the purchaser in regard to carrying out by the buyer of any of its obligations in terms of the contract shall in any way prejudice or constitute a novation or a waiver of any of the sellers right against the buyer or preclude the subsequent enforcement of that obligation by the seller.
Acceptance by the seller of any order from the buyer will constitute the contract upon the terms and conditions hereof, which terms and conditions will supersede any terms and conditions embodied in the buyers order or otherwise sought to be imposed by the buyer.
ON TAPs rights in terms of clauses above shall not be exhaustive and shall be in addition to its common law rights.
No variation to or modification of the contract shall be of any force or effect whatsoever unless such variation or modification is reduced to writing and signed by the parties hereto or their duly authorised representatives.
Neither party shall be responsible for or liable because of any delay in or failure where such delay or failure is due to any event of force majeure. Force majeure shall mean any act or event beyond the reasonable control of the affected party and not caused by the fault, negligence or lack of diligence of such party, including but not limited to acts of God, the elements, accidents, fire, explosion, flood, war, riots, rebellion, strikes, revolution, blockage, restriction or other act or failure to act on any government. The obligations, which are affected by force majeure shall be deemed suspended so long as any such causes or contingencies prevent or delay its execution.
The buyer nominates its address provided to ON TAP as its domicilium citandi et executandi for service upon it of all notices and processes whether in connection with any claim or any sum due to ON TAP or otherwise.


The Information Technology Department at BYU-Idaho is responsible for all of the technology on campus. While that is a lot to manage, the department also offers its help to students and faculty.
Tim Andersen, technology support manager, explained how simple it is for students and faculty to receive tech help.
"If you call (208) 496-1411, if you follow the prompts, you're going to get to the right group (to help you)," Andersen said.
On-campus students and faculty can also visit the Help Desk in the Manwaring Center for assistance.
The IT Department helps with all kinds of technology, including computers, tablets and smartphones.
Andersen said refining technology support at BYU-I has been an ongoing process.
"Even just in the last few months, there have been significant efforts around how to unify and how to fill the gaps in support," Andersen said.
The IT Department also offers assistance for more than just technology issues. They help answer general questions and walk students and faculty through downloading things like Microsoft Office or installing other programs students use for specific courses.
Andersen said IT support can even help faculty and students whose computers are running slow.
"A lot of times there's some pretty easy fixes with some tools we have," Andersen said.
According to Andersen, IT helps teach good practices for computer users, such as backing up your hard drive, having antivirus software and avoiding malware.
"There's definitely a lot of educating that happens with this," Andersen said.
There have also been different initiatives put on by the IT Department to help educate students and staff around technology dangers like malware and phishing attacks.
Andersen said overall he is confident he and his team can help.
"If you have a question about technology … you really should be coming to our team because we want to help you with it," Andersen said.


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Advantages & Disadvantages of Tribunal over Court system
Advantages & Disadvantages of Tribunal over Court system: If you conduct a fast search on how widely the tribunal system has been accepted throughout the world, you will discover that the majority of civilized countries rely on this method of resolving disputes more frequently. Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, and even India occasionally adopt this method.
To my mind, the tribunal system may eventually supplant the traditional court system due to its various advantages. That is not to say, however, that it is without drawbacks. That is, there are also reasons why an individual may choose the traditional court process over a tribunal.
In today's post, I'll explore the Tribunal System's Advantages and Disadvantages over the court system. The purpose of this article is to educate and inform lawyers and law students on the advantages and disadvantages of a tribunal, or what is sometimes referred to as Administrative Adjudication.
Before we get into the meat of this topic, I'd like to clarify what a tribunal is. Believe me; this will go a long way toward assisting you in comprehending what I will discuss here. We're about to begin!
What is the purpose of a tribunal?
A tribunal is a special court, usually constituted by the government, that sits outside the hierarchy of the regular court system and is charged with hearing and deciding specific types of cases.
A tribunal can also be defined as a person or an organization that performs judicial or quasi-judicial activities outside of the traditional court system.
It is a special court composed of a single person or a panel of individuals appointed by the government to investigate a particular type of problem or to perform such judicial or quasi-judicial functions as are typically established by statute and exist outside the hierarchy of the regular court system to;
Conduct investigations into problems of public concern
To hear and decide specific cases, matters, or claims between parties, whether they are individuals, corporations, or governments.
It is also worth noting that in Nigeria, tribunals are often appointed by the government in accordance with the Tribunals and Inquiries Act, or its state-level counterpart, or under another special statute passed for that purpose.
Expertise: A significant advantage of tribunals over traditional courts is that the individuals in charge of the system are typically specialists. Tribunals are specialized courts composed of professionals from many fields of endeavor. This empowers it to adjudicate on any topic brought before it, whether medical, legal, or engineering.
To illustrate, a court may hear a case that is technical and scientific in character. This complicates the judge's role in such cases, as he is informed about law, not science.
Thus, rather than asking for judges to specialize in certain areas, efforts are being made to establish tribunals to handle such specialized issues. This is frequently the reason for the establishment of a tribunal in a case.
Cost effectiveness/affordability: Another significant advantage that tribunals have over traditional courts is their lower cost or accessibility. Nobody wants to spend a fortune filing cases in court; instead, they prefer to use a tribunal.
In comparison to ordinary courts, administrative tribunal proceedings are frequently relatively inexpensive. This is viewed both from the litigant's and the administrative authority's vantage points.
In Nigeria, it might take up to five years for a case to be resolved and released from a normal court. Without a doubt, the judicial system has long been marked by unwarranted delays and bottlenecks caused by rigid adherence to evidence and procedural rules. To substantiate this, see Mojekwu v Mojekwu or Mojekwu v Iwuchukwu.
Nonetheless, tribunal hearings are typically expedited and devoid of pointless adjournments and interlocutory appeals. Cases are resolved promptly and quickly. This is a significant advantage of the Tribunal system of justice.
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Numerous legal authors and scholars have confirmed that whereas a regular court is bound by certain rules (i.e. rules of evidence and process), tribunals are not bound by any law. This is one of its advantages over the judicial system.
Tribunal are not bound by evidence or procedural norms, nor are they constrained by the principle of stare decisis. This contributes to the system's versatility. In ordinary courts, the reverse is always true.
The procedures of a Tribunal are typically informal, without the trappings of ordinary court proceedings, such as lawyers dressed professionally, wigs and gowns, and formalities in pleadings. This facilitates fact-finding and the administration of justice.
It is intended to acclimate the common man and enable him to properly perform his assigned function as the justice of the particular case requires. Indeed, there is another benefit that tribunals have over courts.
After discussing the advantages of a tribunal over the traditional court system, I will discuss the shortcomings of the tribunal system and why the traditional court system may still be preferable.
Inadequate legal understanding: Members of tribunals frequently lack the necessary legal knowledge and fact-finding abilities due to a lack of training in that sector. As a result, they employ assessors, which can result in injustice. The situation is different in a court system with years of training for judges.
This appears to be a compelling reason why the Tribunal System should not be used in every legal proceeding. It is one of the administrative tribunal's primary shortcomings.
Loyalty to the current government: Members of a tribunal are frequently appointed by a particular government administration, and as such, they are more or less loyal to the administration or government that established it.
This demonstrates their lack of independence, impartiality, and due process in reaching their decisions, particularly when those decisions involve the government that formed them.
In other words, their rulings virtually always benefit the current government. This is why many authors continue to be critical of the usage of tribunals in place of ordinary courts. This is without a doubt one of the disadvantages of the tribunal system over the court system.
Inadequate adherence to legal procedure: One of the court system's most distinguishing features is judicial precedent, which ensures legal consistency. Tribunals, on the other hand, are not constrained by evidence and procedure standards or judicial precedent.
As a result, they frequently reach their conclusions without sufficient evidence for each. As a result, some authors believe that the tribunal system should be abolished. Clearly, this is also one of the downsides of tribunals in comparison to the traditional court system.
Tribunals frequently convene in camera, without allowing journalists or the general public to observe their proceedings. This secrecy of the processes may result in unfairness in some instances, and as a result, members of the public view the judgments rendered by these courts with suspicion.
This is not the case in a judicial system. The court's proceedings are typically open to the public and are occasionally published for everyone to read. This, it appears, is why many people believe in the court system rather than the tribunal system.
Inadequate justification for the decision:
There is a widespread adage that "justice must be done in every case; it must also be shown to have been done." This means that prior to making any judgment on any subject, it must be self-evident that the decision is correct.
This appears to be why judges always provide reasons for their decisions in all legal proceedings. A judge's rationale is referred to as his Ratio(s) decidendi.
In the conventional sense, it refers to the reason(s) for the decision. Tribunals, on the other hand, are not always inclined to articulate the rationale for their decisions.
In contrast to the circular court system, where a case's legal report is easily accessible, tribunals do not report or publish cases. This is also one of the significant disadvantages of a tribunal-based system over a court-based system.
Absence of a fair hearing and violation of the rule of natural justice: Frequently, parties in the tribunal system are denied a fair hearing. This clearly contradicts the law of natural justice, one of the most fundamental human rights guaranteed to citizens. In Nigeria, for example, Section 36(1) of the constitution states as follows:
"A person is entitled to a fair hearing within a reasonable time when determining his civil rights and obligations, and the court or tribunal should be structured in such a way that its independence and impartiality are guaranteed."
As a result of the foregoing, there are sacred components of due process, impartiality, and independence to which the tribunal is supposed to adhere. The rule of natural justice encapsulates two principles: meme judex in causa sua, which says that one should not be a judge in one's own case.
Tribunals frequently disregard this premise. This is demonstrated by the well-known Nigerian case Alakija v Medical Disciplinary Committee.
On the other hand, the tribunal system violates the second limb of the pillars of natural justice, which is that both sides should be heard in every case to ensure that conviction or a finding of guilt cannot be gained on the basis of one-sided evidence or testimony.
Okay! This concludes my discussion of the pros and cons of the tribunal system vs the court system. Considering the pros and cons discussed previously, I believe the Tribunal system should be employed only when it is necessary.
When it is clear that the tribunal system will result in injustice, the court system should be used.
I hope this essay was beneficial to you. To conclude, if you have any questions for me on this subject, please do not hesitate to leave them in the comment box.
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Knitting Dragonflies: DIY's I like….
This is so cute, little mushrooms to add to your plants! This is a great idea for gifts, especially since fall and shorter days are here. Add a little brightness and whimsy where it is least expected!
An easy fun DIY from PrettyHandyGirl, thanks! Suitable for kids also.
I like these basic boy pants from MyGrowingHome, great tutorial, but I think it could be used for any size person. I'm going to try a pair for myself. Super comfy, and nice to lounge around the house in, I'll just need some fun fabric, maybe even some corduroy!
From kimboscrafts AGirlAndAGlueGun a simple tutorial on how to make a bedskirt from a sheet! It looks nice and hey make a couple and change your bedroom look up. This is on my list of things to do.
ThanksIMadeIt has a very good looking wrap bracelet made out of a zipper who won't like this tutorial? It looks cool, I would never think this was a zipper!
As always look further into these blogs for more great tutorials! Thanks everyone for sharing your creativity!


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Stranger Things and Sense8 might have cemented Netflix as the go-to destination for streaming sci-fi, but the future promises even more innovative new sci-fi series from the streaming giant.
Netflix has even picked up several well-loved shows that have already been canceled, some of which we've already featured. But Netflix isn't just resting on its copious Emmys—it's slated to release even more new sci-fi shows in 2018.
Here's five of the most exciting new sci-fi shows coming to Netflix in 2018.
Lost in Space reboots the 1965–1968 CBS television series of the same title, which also had a film adaptation released in 1998. Deadline claims the series revolves around the Robinson family, who were launched into space to serve as pioneers only to find themselves fighting for their lives in an alien environment.
Parker Posey has been confirmed to play the role of Dr. Smith, originally a male character. There's no word yet if the cast from either the film or the original series, including the likes of Heather Graham, Matt LeBlanc, and Lacey Chabert will be appearing in the 10-episode series.
If those high-profile stars don't appear in the upcoming film it will probably be because they are busy with other projects. LeBlanc, best known for his role as Joey Tribbiani in Friends, currently serves as a host of the BBC's Top Gear.
Graham showcases her versatility as an actress not only through mainstream and indie films, but with many other unique roles as well. Earlier this year, she was revealed as the new face fronting popular UK gaming brand Foxy Bingo.
Along with Foxy Bingo recently launching its Google Play app, Graham's appointment was among the latest strategies that the platform laid out to help expand operations.
Lacey Chabert, meanwhile, lent her voice to a variety of animated shows, including Zeta the Sorceress on Shimmer and Shine, Zatanna Zatara on Justice League Action, and Nyma on Voltron: Legendary Defender.
Altered Carbon is a steampunk series, set at a time when consciousness had been digitized and stored into people's spines. This allows them to escape physical death by having their memories and consciousness uploaded into new bodies.
The story revolves around Takechi Kovacs, a soldier who was commissioned by the aristocrat Laurens Bancroft.
The mission is to discover who murdered his physical body just hours before his latest memory was backed up on his stack. It left him with no clue as to who was the assailant, and this is ultimately what the story revolves around.
Netflix ordered ten episodes of Altered Carbon. Kristin Lehman, Joel Kinnaman, and James Purefoy will be co-starring in the series.
Online dating is very popular nowadays.A quick look at Google Play gives you an idea of the number of dating apps available right now, with OkCupid and Tinder at the forefront of the industry. Osmosis uses this subject as the concept for its story.
The series revolves around a dating app that can match couples with 100 percent accuracy. However, not everything is as it seems—there is a price to be paid when you rely on an algorithm to find your perfect match.
The dangers even increase as you allow the system to get a look at your innermost secrets.
Fans of the South Korean zombie flick Train to Busan will get a kick out of Kingdom, a period drama filled with the undead. The Hollywood Reporter revealed details about the plot, which involves a crown prince tasked with discovering the reason why a mysterious outbreak occurred.
The Rain is a Scandinavian sci-fi thriller series. Screen Daily describes the show as centering on two siblings attempting to survive following a viral outbreak that devastated the human civilization.
Along the way, they join other survivors, and their group will attempt to find a safe place to live in order to re-establish humanity.
The cast includes Mikkel Boe Følsggard, Alba August, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, and Lars Simonsen.


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The third season of the Paris Saint-Germain Academy England is about to begin offering children the chance to play with the world at their feet. Easter and Summer Soccer Schools are open at locations across England (Lancashire, Durham and East Sussex).
The Academy is devoted to offering boys and girls the chance to train like the first team. The Academy however is open to beginners making this a unique option for all children.
On their first day with the Academy, the players are issued with a PSG Academy England kit. They are then tested and grouped by level of football. They are trained by qualified coaches who have the PSG training methods in place. Each day at the Soccer School offers something different, with a new core focus: for example, Neymar day means dribbling and passing, Cavani day focuses on shooting. Each player is offered a PSG Academy England Certificate and Progress Report from the coaches. The Progress Report is a way of ensuring that development continues after their final days at the Paris Saint-Germain Academy England!
Our Soccer Schools are also linked with our Language Schools, ACCORD ISS. This means that children can have the opportunity to learn English whilst playing football. The Academy is also open to local children from the UK. Again, this is a unique offering which means that International players learning English get to practice their football and language skills with the local children!
We look forward to seeing you on the pitch this summer!


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There's nothing worse than talking at a group for 55 minutes, and then having 5 minutes of questions. Invite questions throughout the session, and cater your training to your audience's answers. If no one is asking questions, ask them instead.
2) Show how to do things LIVE.
Yes, this adds an element of danger if the wi-fi isn't strong at the venue, but live demos based on the needs and situations of your audiences are a lot more beneficial to them, and will keep them engaged.
3) Train small groups or conduct individual sessions.
Depending on the size of the group, this isn't a possible, but try to get those groups down to small numbers. That way, participants won't be afraid to ask questions, you will get a good dialogue going, and your message will stick.
It's easy for participants to attend a training session, think it's great, but then go back to their desks and keep doing what they've always done. Have an "ask" for them (with a deadline), and follow-up to ensure they did it.
Follow these tips, and your training sessions will improve in 2018!
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