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NWAPRS serves: Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories,
The WIDEn-N paradigm settings are an attempt to optimize the APRS network using the currently available hardware. There are certainly better ways to build an APRS network, but until we can get the hardware needed to do the job in place, the NWAPRS group is suggesting that these settings be used.
A suggested standard path for a mobile APRS station is:
This will provide you with two hops via the RF network. WIDE1-1 will activate the fill-in digipeaters, which will boost you to the main digipeaters. This path asks the fill-in digipeaters for help of the first hop, as well as the main digipeaters, but only the main digipeaters will respond to the second hop.
When within range of the main digipeaters, they will respond to the WIDE1-1 alias, adding the packet to the anti-duping list. The second alias again is acted upon by the same routine, so the digipeater knows whether it has digipeated the packet via the first alias already.
This is where the real "magic" of the WIDEn-N paradigm happens.
One thing to watch out for is to make sure WIDE1-1 is only ever used in the first hop position.
If you used a (BAD) path such as:
You would get two hops via the main digipeaters, and one more hop via the main digipeaters, as well as every fill-in digipeater that is within range of those second hop digipeaters. This not a good thing, as the fill-in digipeaters are only supposed to help fill-in holes in receive coverage.
Mobile stations should transmit a position report depending on the configuration of equipment they are using, to WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1. Typically a shorter path of WIDE1-1 with a periodicity of once every two minutes is acceptable. Perhaps 3-5 minutes periodicity should be considered for the full path. Again, this depends on individual needs.
If it flies: WIDE2-1, once every minute or two minutes.
Kantronics KPC-3 and KPC-3 Plus
(For KPC-3, connect GPS data to Pin 2, GPS Ground to
Pin 7 of TNC DB-25 terminal connector)
If you have a KPC-3 Plus with 8.3 or 9.0 firmware, input the GPS data to the KPC-3 Plus DE-9 pins 2 and 6 (data and ground, respectively). This frees up the DB-25 port, so if you want to run it as a tracker, you can, and if you want to run APRS mobile with a laptop, just plug in the computer cable and go. No other changes are necessary. Additionally, make these settings in the KPC-3 Plus (8.3 or 9.0 only):
*Check the SYMBOLS.TXT file for recommended settings for special event trackers. You can use tactical callsigns such as SAR01, Bike1, EOC1, etc, and then place the station callsign in the BTEXT with a 10 minute beacon. To get the desired symbol, place it in the TO CALL of the UNPROTO line, e.g. U GPSxyz via WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 where "xyz" is derived from SYMBOLS.TXT. Most common symbols:
GPSMV = Car
If you operate either the Kenwood TH-D7A, TH-D72, TM-D700, or TM-D710 APRS-capable radios, you know how easy it is to reach over and change the periodicity of your transmissions, and the outgoing path. As a default resource, your settings should be WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 at once every two minutes or so. However, if you want to transmit every minute, that's OK, just adjust the path down to WIDE1-1. These are very versatile radios, and easy to program "on the fly".
You can abbreviate the path settings in the radios: W1,W2 will be transmitted at WIDE1-1,WIDE2-2. Sorry, there is no short path for WIDE2-1, but you can enter W1,WIDE2-1 and that will work just fine.
The latest generation Kenwood APRS radios have simplified the process even more.
Robert/KD7DPU, added the following: It appears (at least in the NW) that the default setting of 500ms TX delay on the TH-D7A is way overkill. I have successfully tracked with 100ms and 200ms. Up to 400ms of time savings may not seem like much, but it does add up. Moving from 500ms to 100ms (the minimum I believe) is certainly noticeable when monitoring on frequency.
There are several other options, all aimed at size-reduction, for making a tracker. These items inlcude the PocketTracker (out of production), PIC, MIM, TinyTrack 1-4, OpenTracker 1, 1+, Tracker 2, MicroTNC+, Mic-E (out of production), and Tigertronics TigerTrak TM-1 devices. The smallest of these is about the size of a 9-volt battery, while the largest is still smaller than a pack of Lucky Strikes (non-filtered, of course). All these devices are designed to either fit inside another key component, like a GPS or radio case, and work towards making a smaller, lighter, tracker. These work great for backpack, balloon, vehicle, or rocket trackers, and several of them work off of 5-12 volts. In any case, you typically program these devices externally with a PC, then set them on their way. With exception of the Mic-E and TigerTrak, once programmed, they cannot be changed enroute. Your default settings are determined by the type of operation you are using them in, and will vary accordingly. Typically, it won't be necessary to set any of these trackers above WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1, so you can follow the rules for timing (no relay or WIDE1-1 = 1min, WIDE1-1,WIDE2-1 = 2 mins, WIDE1-1,WIDE2-2 = 3-5 mins). Use your best judgment when setting the timing options for these kinds of trackers.
Here's some more info on Smart Beaconing.


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Aerin's CyberTemple
Okay, for the really clueless,
Paganism, or Neo-Paganism, is non-Judeo-Christian/Islamic religion.
That covers quite a bit of ground, however, Satanism is a perversion of Christianity, so Satanism is
any form of Paganism. Paganism, as a word, is on the same categorical level as the word 'Christianity.' It's very broad, and there are countless denominations of Paganism: Asatru (Norse Paganism), Buhddism, Druidism, Shintoism, and my favorite, Wicca. Those are only a couple that came to mind in the time it took me to type them. There's lots more. For a nice list and description of some of the major religions (including Christianity), visit
The Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
. The word "
" comes from Latin, meaning "country-dweller." Or, more colloquially, "hick." That's where the stupid pointy witch hat thing comes from, in a way; in Medieval Europe, the tall, pointy hat was out of fashion, but provincial hicks weren't up on current fashion. Some of those pointy-hat-wearing provincial hicks also still worshipped the old gods and goddesses of their forebearers, which was also out of fashion as Christianity gained adherents. Therefore, drawing a "witch" with a pointy hat was making fun of them for not being fashionable in either their clothing or their worship.
I am, as previously hinted at, Wiccan. In (very) brief, that means I think that the divine forces of the universe manifest in both male and female deities. I try to keep to the Wiccan Rede, "An it
harm none
, do what you will." I believe in re-incarnation, and lean heavily towards animism, believing that all things in the natural (not man-made items) world have some kind of spirit or energy to them. Those are the basics of Wicca. Any further in-depth you want to go, until I get my hind-end in gear and make this a really
website, you'll just have to
Next common question:
Why do I believe this way?
Well, I tried being an athiest when I was younger, and quite frankly, it's boring. Ever heard of Occam's Razor? It's this theory that, all things being equal, the simpler explanation is going to be true. Well, I subscribe to more of an Aesthetic Razor; all other things being equal, whichever sounds nicer and appeals to me more is what I go with.
How did I find out about Wicca?
It's a long story. When I was sixteen years old, just before we left for Germany, a semi-cousin, Parker, gave me a pentacle (that's the five-pointed star inside a circle, which is the background to this page) and a mini-incense pack. He said it would be a good-luck talisman on the flight overseas, and I should be wearing it before we left. So I went and got a silver chain. Then I climbed up on the roof, which was something I liked doing when I was younger and more limber, with the little pack of incese, a favorite rock, some water in a film canister and one of my mom's lighters. Up there on the roof, with no clue what I was doing, I consecrated that pentacle as a talisman for protection against the destructive forces of the elements. At this point in my life, I'd never heard of paganism, other than in reference to mythology, and I'd definitely never heard of Wicca.
So we get over to Germany, and people start asking me what the necklace means. I generally shrugged and said that a friend had given it to me. Then one person told me the five points were symbolic of life, in particular of a human standing with arms & legs apart, and that the circle around it was to keep the life in. Okay, that was cool. Then one of my classmates showed me where in the school library was a copy of
The Truth About Witchcraft
, not by Scott Cunningham, but by Hans Holzer. In a Department of Defense Dependents school library, no less! This thing had been written in 1971, a year before I was born, and was all about Alexsandrian Wicca. I was stunned! There was a name for what I felt? Other people thought the same things? It was one of the most amazing things I'd ever read.
Now, more than ten years later, I know a lot more. I've dedicated myself to Athena, goddess of Wisdom and War. I like to think of the militant part as 'fighting for just causes.' I've never been an 'official' member of a coven, but I've hung around with a couple, and pretty much determined that it's not for me. I really don't want politicking to be a part of my religion, and as soon as you put two people together, you've got politics. Anything involving even two people means compromising, and I don't want to compromise with my worship. I've tried to attend some of the local
meetings, but I'm just not much of a joiner, and I have a brain like a sieve. I usually forget when the semi-monthly meetings actually are.
In other news, there's this really cool font, called WoolBats, that you can
. It's great for putting nifty little graphics into all sorts of things, especially since you then have a pentacle that's font-sizable. :-> In fact, the symbol on Medea's (my web-familiar) wing is from the WoolBats font. It's the symbol for Athena. Medea guards my website from ill intent. Rowan Sterling, another TriPod member, made her for me. She's apparently stopped making them, which is a loss for all you poor sods who didn't get to her in time, but at least I have one. =P Anyway, Medea's colors are similar to another drawing of a pegasus I...have. Somewhere. On me. You figure it out....
There's some amazingly cool
Pagan kid's stories
written by Katherine Dyer. My daughter loves them. I'm often challenged by trying to figure out how to teach her about Paganism, without being heavy-handed. The stories help. So does this poem written by a friend of mine, "
The Evening of Samhain
Here's some neat sites to see, people to type at....
Search The Web with WiccaSearch.Com
Use spaces to separate your keywords
Add your Site to
Nifty Links
The Sims
Witch-Way Store

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I'm so so sad to write this post but due to recent events, I've been left to throw away 98% of my makeup and skincare. Welp. Last Sunday morning, I had woken to find the right side of my face almost entirely covered in cuts, scabbing and blisters, which left ya girl shook. It was later on, that I had found out that my skin had most likely reacted to the products that I had used the night before, which had caused an inconvenient and not very pretty skin infection.
I find it a coincidence that life has thrown this experience toward me, shortly after I had published my 'Letting Yourself Go' post, it's rather humorous. I've been giving off the aroma of antiseptic and self-pity, and trying to avoid outdoor life as much as possible this week, unless I'm wrapped in a thick scarf. Such is life.
As I was advised to throw away the majority of my beauty products and give everything a good disinfecting, I was diving deep into my makeup draw, questioning why and how I was so attached, but also realising that a lot of the products I've been using aren't items that I'm thoroughly obsessed with. Some things I was more than happy to throw away, and some items were barely touched, like a couple who are in constant despair but can't bare to depart from one another. My MAC Velvet Teddy was a product I rediscovered again this year, and have been wearing it non-stop. I'm so distraught to see it go. I'll get u back babe. It's not over for us.
Prior to me travelling in a couple of days, this has given me to the time to furthur detach myself from artificialness, and also prep myself for a skincare and makeup cleanse. Whilst I'm on vacation, I plan to step away from the products, not only to help my skin recover from its ordeal, but also embrace more of my natural self and the state of 'letting myself go', which I had explained in my previous post.
I wouldn't usually pack many beauty products on a trip away, just the bare essentials, but as I no longer even have my 'essentials', I'm finding this experience quite rebellious and empowering. I highly doubt I'll be purchasing products whilst I'm away because I'm fearful of getting more skin complications. You guys and gals know I have very sensitive skin, because I've mentioned this countless of times. It's given me a deeper hindsight into what ingredients I'm really putting onto my skin, the importance of throwing away makeup that is either old or no longer gets used, investing into items that you know you can't live a day without, as well as making sure to thoroughly clean makeup brushes to avoid any problems!!
I don't wear much makeup as it is, but I have developed a strong interest in beauty over the years and enjoy spending my time reading into the subject and keeping up with the industry. It's sad to see a collection that I have built disappear and literally watch my money get thrown into the bin, but it has made me come to more realisation that makeup is not a necessity and should remain a way of expression and not oppression. Although, I have gone through a series of unfortunate events, I'm happy to have learnt more from the situation.
I definitely want to document how my cleanse goes, so hopefully I will be publishing a post on the topic in the next few weeks.
Have you had similar problems with your beauty/skincare products?
*Picture and product featured above are mine.
*Picture and product featured above are mine.


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Hello Fresh Herbs, Goodbye Added Salt!
In the season of barbeques, picnics and potlucks, it can be difficult to manage your daily sodium intake. Cooking with fresh herbs is a great way to add some extra flavor to your dish, making mealtimes even tastier, and healthier. You're in luck, because in addition to being tasty, fresh herbs can have significant health benefits. Here are some of our favorite healthy herbs to add a kick of flavor to your cooking.
Rosemary can be the co-star of any kind of meal—it's delicious with vegetables, lean meats and salads. Plus, the health benefits of rosemary make it a great herb to have on hand. Rosemary is rich in essential oils known for anti-inflammatory properties, and the herb is also rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid—which means better vision, stronger bones, and healthier skin! If you're looking to reap the health benefits of rosemary, we recommend this roasted asparagus and mushrooms recipe.
Quite the versatile herb, sage has been popular in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Studies show sage can give you quite the brain boost by increasing memory retention, concentration and focus. The health benefits of sage don't stop there. Sage also helps build up bone strength and relieve digestive issues. Work it into your next meal or try this spaghetti squash with pine nuts and sage recipe!
Basil is definitely one of our all-time favorites. This herb's health benefits span from anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory essential oils to minerals like potassium and iron. Basil also packs a considerable amount of vitamin A, which supports the production of healthy skin and vision. One of our favorite ways to cash in on basil's health benefits is with this delicious caprese salad recipe.
Cilantro, an herb particularly famous for use in rice and salsa, also tastes great in sauces, stews, and meat dishes. The health benefits include essential minerals such as iron and manganese as well as vitamins A and C. Additionally, cilantro is packed with vitamin K, which plays a major part in bone production and strength. If you're looking to get some extra vitamins and minerals in your meal, try this black bean salad! It's easy to make and super portable, which makes it a great side to bring to any summer outing.
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The 2018 Le Mans Classic was a wonderful display of reuniting many historic race cars with the tracks that made the famous. One of the top vintage car racing events worldwide, this year's event hosted 700 historic cars and more than 1,000 drivers at the venue of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.
The number of historic racing cars that continues to increase event after event, drivers coming from all over the world plus more car clubs, exhibitors and activities all confirm the undeniable growth of Le Mans Classic since its creation in 2002. This biennial event, a mega-sized retrospective of the history of the iconic 24-Hours race, jointly organised by Peter Auto and the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, has fired the enthusiasm of a growing number of collectors who come to take advantage of this opportunity to race on the big Le Mans circuit. And, of course, the same goes for the public who flocked to the event in even greater numbers than at previous Le Mans Classics as proved by a new attendance record of 135,000 spectators, all generations combined, present at the 2018 Le Mans Classic races. This figure represents an increase of 10 percent compared to the 2016 retrospective.
In addition to the fantastic on-track racing, another highlight of the 2018 Le Mans Classic was the Concours Le Mans Heritage Club, which brought together 24 cars that had all taken part in the Le Mans 24 Hours between 1923 and the present. The jury comprising specialists from the world of the motor car awarded Best of Show to the Toyota 94 CV owned by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest.
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, said: "Obviously, the success of the 9th staging of Le Mans Classic is a huge source of satisfaction and pride and an immense pleasure for us as organiser together with Peter Auto. The enthusiasm of all these entrants, these collectors, exhibitors and above all the many spectators who come to see these cars that have taken part in the Le Mans 24 Hours or in endurance events is proof that the legend of this branch of motor sport and this iconic race is still alive and kicking. This success reinforces us in our mission at the ACO on a daily basis: namely, to continue in the same vein and boost the history of the 24 Hours in the present and in the future."
Similar to 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016, Sports Car Digest also documented 2018 Le Mans Classic with the following images that offer great insight into the look and feel of the 'Behind the Scenes' activities at the historic races held on Circuit de la Sarthe.
2018 Le Mans Classic – Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery (photos: Peter Auto)
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A Professional development learning journey is learning to earn or maintain professional credentials such as academic degrees to formal coursework, attending conferences, and informal learning opportunities situated in practice. It has been described as intensive and collaborative, ideally incorporating an evaluative stage.
Undertaking your learning journey with Busec.
The Journey to Professional Accreditation
With a full range of professional qualifications to choose from we have what you need to help you progress your career to the next level. Your journey is undertaken with the full support of your personal adviser from start to finish.


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Once a Terms of Use has been saved to the Privacy & Terms of Use area of the Experience Manager it will be accessible from the event app, and registration site if applicable.
Event App
Once an email address has been entered into the login area of the Attendee Dashboard, they will be required to input their personal password and accept the Terms of Use to continue. Users will have access to a checkbox that they can select and a link where they can access the full text of the Terms of Use.
Registrants are also required to accept the Terms of Use in order to complete the registration process as the information that they are providing will be saved to a profile that is added to the People library, and potentially to the event app. A checkbox labelled I accept the Terms of Use display at the bottom of the registration form, and will need to be selected in order for the registrant to continue. Selecting the Terms of Use link will allow the user to review the full text available.


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"No. I'm not doing this bro," a mustachioed Justin Bieber says to director Jon M. Chu in the opening scene of Believe, the highly anticipated follow-up to Never Say Never. "But why the mustache?" the documentarian asks again off-camera. "Because I feel like I'm growing up," Justin says, grinning. "There's a phase you go through when you think the mustache actually looks good on you, but it's delusional. It's all delusional," the pop star reflects as he raises his dreamy brown eyes to the lenses. "Basically this stache is to make me think or feel a little bit older."
When Jon chatted with us just before hitting the purple carpet for the film's L.A. premiere, he explained why this candid exchange was the right way to kick off Biebs's coming-of-age blockbuster. "We wanted to introduce him first as who he is; not yet a man and not quite a boy—in the middle." The filmmaker, who also directed the superstar's first flick and his Believe Tour, went on to tell us, "It was such an interesting year for Justin, so Believe evolved the same way that he did."
Following the international success of their first documentary, Jon says, "I definitely felt the pressure. It was a challenge of how to make it different. To be honest, it changed about a month ago. We had this concert movie, but I felt I owed it to show Justin the way he is when there are no cameras around." Unlike Never Say Never, which was told from different peoples' perspectives, Believe gives Justin a voice, while the man behind the camera further humanizes the worldwide sensation by including interview footage between the two of them. "I wanted to ask Justin questions that my mom would ask me about him—and she hasn't even met him," Jon jokes. "I'm not Barbara Walters, I'm not Oprah, and I'm not that good. But I can have a conversation with a friend. And I felt if the audience could be in the room with us, they would get it."
While the film gives viewers a chance to be a fly on the wall as Justin gets real with his cool crew, Jon also wanted to deliver to the so-called haters alike. "From the beginning, the whole idea was that he's taking control of his empire," he explains. "People think of him as an object that we can just throw around for our entertainment. To actively try to take someone down—it's hard to watch when you're part of it."
Believe proves that fame is undeniably a double-edged sword, and during an intimate filming moment, Jon recalls asking Justin, "Don't you feel lonely? Don't you wish you could take some of this back so you wouldn't have to have that fame?" He humbly replies, "I have no right to complain about anything. I have a big house, I have people who love me, and I do what I love and have the best fans." Then he goes on to say, "Even if I feel down, I have no reason to be sad, so I won't be." If that doesn't make you a Belieber, then we don't know what will!
So check out the movie, in theaters on Christmas Day. But first, watch the seriously adorable trailer if you haven't already.


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From What the Cool, about this Pac-Man sculpture made out of cans:
There's an annual event called the Can-struction. It's a great charity in the form of a can sculpture stacking event where people compete and thousands of people are fed.
Photo Credit: Matt Boulton
Sure. Sometimes thousands of destitute people are fed at the event. And then other times, thousands of cans of food go into sculptures of cartoon smiley-faces gorging themselves on pellets and frightened can-ghosts.
But I'm sure the starving people respect the importance of the art. Sometimes cans of food have a higher calling, you know?


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Vancouver is known for its health and eco-conscious locals, and it's no surprise that the city is home a plethora of plant-focused restaurants. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or even gluten-free, here are a few restaurants for you to check out on your next trip to Vancouver:
The Naam Restaurant | 2724 West 4th Ave.
Founded in 1968 on 4th Avenue (formerly known as Rainbow Road) in the heart of the Kitsilano neighbourhood, this vegan-vegetarian restaurant is open 24/7, closing only for Christmas Day. Try the Oaxacan Quesadilla Platter or the infamous Naam Dragon Bowl and even take home a bottle of their tasty miso gravy dressing for yourself. Vancouver's oldest natural foods restaurant often has lines out the door - so try to go at off hours if you want a table.
The Acorn | 3995 Main St.
Owned and operated by Shira Blustein, once a musician who toured Europe and North America, The Acorn has garnered local, national and international acclaim, receiving positive reviews from The Huffington Post, The New York Times, and EnRoute Magazine alike. The kitchen is lead by Brian Luptak, previously of Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel and Fairmont Banff Springs, serving up innovative takes on plant-forward brunch and dinner options. Partner delicious mains, like the raw hazelnut and almond tart with broccoli and cashew puree, with a classic or custom cocktail on request. Then pop in for a casual late-night drink at their sister restaurant, The Arbor, just up the street (3941 Main St.).
Virtuous Pie | 583 Main St.
With locations in Vancouver, Portland, and coming to Toronto in early 2018, Virtuous Pie serves a creative, hand-crafted plant-based menu chalk full of high-quality ingredients. Pop by their Chinatown location (a new location at the University of British Columbia is coming soon!) and dig into their Ultraviolet pizza, with walnut and arugula pesto, cashew mozzarella and oven dried tomatoes before treating yourself to a three flavour ice cream flight. See the website for their full menu.
Kokomo | 611 Gore Ave.
Kokomo, a plant-focused cafe, offers vegan (and Instagram!) friendly plant-based bowls, smoothies, cold brews and juice. Try their Coastal Macro bowl with brown rice, layered greens, tempeh, squash, and pickled cabbage with Thai ginger dressing. The menu changes weekly, so pop in and say hi or check out their website for details.
Indigo Age Cafe | 436 Richards St.
With a focus on healthy and earth-friendly food, this raw food, vegan, and gluten-free cafe offers high tea, catering, a Ukrainian menu, and a daily menu full of everything from pizza to cold-pressed juices to delicious meatless burgers. Check out their website for the full menu and more information.


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To develop the skills, knowledge and expertise required of a radiation oncology medical physicist to work competently and independently in the area of external beam radiation therapy.
Competencies to be acquired
4.1 Understand the physical principles and operational characteristics of the range of equipment used in Radiation Oncology for treatment and imaging.
4.2 Prepare specifications and advice for new equipment in association with other professional and technical staff.
4.3 Perform acceptance testing procedures for kV, MV and simulators:
4.4 Design and perform commissioning procedures for kV, MV and simulators:
4.5 Design and perform quality control procedures for kV, MV and simulators:
4.6 Prepare operational procedures for the use of external beam equipment.
4.7 Understand the purpose, advantages and limitations of a range of beam modifiers and treatment techniques in modern radiotherapy.
4.8 Understand the purpose, advantages and limitations of a range of devices and methods used for patient positioning and tumour localisation.
Time commitment
20% - 25% of the entire programme
Reference Syllabus
- Podgorsak E.B (Ed), Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students, IAEA, Vienna, 2005. Chapters 5, 6, 10, 12, 15.
Core References
- IAEA TECDOC-1040, Quality Assurance in Radiotherapy, Vienna,1997.
- Van Dyk J. (Ed). The Modern Technology of Radiation Oncology Vol 1, Medical Physics Publishing, Madison, Wisconsin, 1999.
- Van Dyk J. (Ed). The Modern Technology of Radiation Oncology Vol 2, Medical Physics Publishing, Madison, Wisconsin, 2005.
- Williams J R and Thwaites D I (Eds). Radiotherapy Physics in Practice, Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 2000. Chapters 5, 10, 12, 15.
Supplementary References
- AAPM Report 46, Comprehensive QA for Radiation Oncology, Med.Phys. 21(4): 581-618, 1994.
- AAPM Report 47, AAPM Code of Practice for Radiotherapy Accelerators, Med. Phys. 21(7): 1994.
- AAPM Report 54, Stereotactic Radiosurgery Radiation Therapy Committee Task Group #42; 100 pp. 1995.
- AAPM Report 72, Basic Applications of Multileaf Collimators Radiation Therapy Committee Task Group #50; 48 pp. 2001.
- AAPM Report 74, Clinical use of electronic portal imaging (Reprinted from Medical Physics, Vol. 28, Issue 5) Radiation Therapy Committee Task Group No.58; 26 pp. 2001.
- AAPM Report 83, Quality assurance for computed-tomography simulators and the computed tomography-simulation process: Report of the AAPM Radiation Therapy Committee Task Group No. 66; Med.Phys. 30(10) 2003.
- AAPM Report 82, Guidance document on delivery, treatment planning, and clinical implementation of IMRT: Report of the IMRT subcommittee of the AAPM radiation therapy committee. Med. Phys. 30(8), 27, 2003.
- Bomford C K and Kunkler I H. Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy 6th Edition. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier Science Ltd., Edinburgh. 2002.
- Coia L R, Schultheiss T E and Hanks G E. A Practical Guide to CTsimulation. Advanced Medical Publishing, 1995.
- Dendy P P and Heaton B. Physics for Diagnostic Radiology, 2nd edition. Institute of Physics Publishing, 1999.
- Greene D and Williams P C. Linear Accelerators for Radiation Therapy, 2nd edition. Institute of Physics Publishing, 1997.
- Hazle J D and Boyer A L. Imaging in Radiation Therapy, AAPM Monograph No. 24, Medical Physics Publishing, 1998.
- Hu H and Fox S H., The Effect of Helical Pitch and Beam Collimation on the Lesion Contrast and Slice Profile in Helical CT Imaging, Med. Phys. 23(12): 1943-1954, 1996.
- IAEA Safety Report Series No. 17, Lessons Learned from Accidental Exposures in Radiotherapy, Vienna, 2000.
- IEC, Medical Electrical Equipment: Particular Requirements for the Safety of Electron Accelerators in the Range 1 Mev to 50 MeV, Document 60601-1-2, IEC, 1998.
- IEC 60731, Medical Equipment – Coordinates, Movements and Scales, (Consolidated Edition), 2002.
- IPEM, Physical Aspects of Quality Control in Radiotherapy, IPEM Report 81, IPEM, 1999.
- Karzmark C J, Nunan C S and Tanabe E. Medical Electron Accelerators, McGraw Hill Inc., 1993.
- Khan F M. The Physics of Radiation Therapy, 3rd Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
- Washington C M and Leaver D T. Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. St. Louis, Mosby. 2004.
- Metcalfe P, Kron T and Hoban P. The Physics of Radiotherapy X-rays and Electrons. Medical Physics Publishing, Madison, Wisconsin. 2007.
- Millar el al, ACPSEM Position Paper: Recommendations for the Safe Use of External Beams and Sealed Sources in Radiation Oncology, Aust. Phys. Eng. Sci. Med., Supplement, 20(3), 1997


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Time To Get Busy
For example, I stuffed his stocking with pistachios, wader socks, Maker's Mark whiskey, a fly fishing tool, (that looked strangely like some sort of needle threading device) and the new Alan Jackson bluegrass CD. Those aren't bad gifts, but he stuffed mine with… a Fujifilm Finepix S4430 digital camera.
I gave him a new fly fishing net, a couple of cook books he'd been wanting, and some Himalayan Salt blocks (you cook on these – very cool if I do say so myself) while in turn, he gave me a pair of very stylish Nike's, a new running jacket in bright neon yellow and purple, and a Fitbit Force, the new latest fitness gadget I am so in love with.
So for me, it's gadgets galore, which is right down my alley. I love getting new technology – he knows me well. The day after Christmas, I downloaded my new software and now I can get to the pictures I've taken and have them printed (over one hundred already – stop me before I drive everyone crazy). I've plugged in my new Fitbit dongle, accessed the setup, and have started logging all my data on my laptop – foods I eat, steps I've taken, miles I've run, the quality of my sleep (it showed me I was awake one time and restless four times last night – !!) how many calories I can consume, (based on a goal I've set) the floors I've climbed in total, and calories I've burned. And it does even more. Don't get me into the blood pressure, glucose, heart rate…I feel like I've got a mini doctor strapped to my wrist.
And, based on that southern tradition of getting the decorations down the day after, I've already accomplished that (my back and arms are letting me know) and I've set my eyes on New Year's, where I will cook up a big pot of collards and one of black-eyed peas, another southern tradition intended to encourage a good year.
But most importantly, I am anxious to get back into my writing full swing, not the quick dabble here and there I've done over the past week. I will be in a head down work mode from here on out, until I type THE END. After, it will be intense revision and editing. I am still swooning over the email sent by my agent, but now it's time to pull my head out of the clouds, and get busy. It's time to get serious about living up to expectations for the rest of the book. It will be hard, but I'm encouraged and eager to get the process underway, to find that sweet spot where the story flows, and the characters move along within the pages as if they've practiced while I was away.
I have no idea what the New Year will bring, if this story will sizzle or fizzle, but one thing I do know is this; I will be eating a LOT of collards and black-eye peas, because after all, it can't hurt, right?


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FDA Approves Glaukos' Device
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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The Food and Drug Administration said it has approved a medical device made by Laguna Hills-based startup Glaukos Inc.
Glaukos' iStent is used in combination with cataract surgery in order to reduce pressure inside the eyes of adults who have mild or moderate open-angle glaucoma and a cataract. Glaucoma, which damages the optic nerve, is a major cause of blindness.
The iStent is Glaukos' first device approved in the U.S; the device is already approved in Europe.
Glaukos has attracted some $126 million in venture capital funding since its establishment in 2001. The company boasts several veterans of other eye drug and device companies, including Irvine-based Allergan Inc. and Abbott Medical Optics, a Santa Ana unit of Chicago's Abbott Laboratories.


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Tuesday, October 4
today's the day
30 comments:
- AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 12:18 AM
A beautiful pink girly girl!ReplyDelete
Boy:) But I not so secretly hope its a girl do I can see all the little things you put her in.ReplyDelete
wow, its hard to say. I have three little boys in a row but my friend has two boys and now a girl. I will say girl.ReplyDelete
i'm partial to boys (obviously)... so i'm saying boy!ReplyDelete
how many siblings does hubby have and what are their genders? :) THEN I will guess. so excited for you.ReplyDelete
oh, how exciting! I have 2 girls and and 1 boy, both are just adorable! Girls with their little hair stuff and boys with their cute little short hair cuts.. BUT because I'm a sucker for guessing games.. I'm gonna say GIRL! :)ReplyDelete
I'm thinking you look boy!ReplyDelete
Boy! Best of luck for a healthy bebe!ReplyDelete
girl girl girl! ( not triplets though - just one :P )ReplyDelete
i dont know but i cant wait to hear!ReplyDelete
I would love for you to have a girl but I have a serious feeling it's another boy!ReplyDelete
I'm gonna guess girl. My {soon to be} sister-in-law is pregnant with her 3rd, a boy, and her first 2 are girls. Maybe you'll be opposite! :)ReplyDelete
so exciting! have absolutely no idea...but I am guessing boy.ReplyDelete
i'm never good at this, but i guess girl. can't wait to hear!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM
i say girl!! we just found out yesterday we are having a girl!! so excited for you!! :)ReplyDelete
meep!! both!ReplyDelete
but how fabulous would that be? ;)
boy or girl, it'll be a champion!!
praise jesus for this little one!! xo
I say girl! p.s. you look just adorable! Hope the baby cooperates for you today.ReplyDelete
hmmm...i'm gonna guess another BOY! cannot wait to hear the news! praying for a healthy baby regardless :)ReplyDelete
definitely girl.ReplyDelete
I love boys and I just think you make beautiful ones. So that's my vote.ReplyDelete
I have a stronger sense that your adopted angel may be a girl.
Can't wait to hear!
I say boy! Good luck with your appt! xoxoReplyDelete
I'm thinking boy. Good luck!! Can't wait to hear how your little one is doing!ReplyDelete
i can't wait for you to find out! this is one of my favorite parts. I love my girls to death, but there is just something about them boys...so I'm saying boy.ReplyDelete
I am saying. Girl. Or boy. I'm bad at this. They are both the best ;)ReplyDelete
Ok the odds are 50/50, so I say it's a boy!ReplyDelete
I totally think this one is a girl for you! I can't wait for the verdict tomorrow!ReplyDelete
so exciting!!! i am going to say.....girl!ReplyDelete
I say girl too!ReplyDelete


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'Waitemata Reverie' NAXOS album out now!
Naxos CD released, October 12 2019...
Available from Marbecks, Spotify, iTunes, Apple music and all other streaming platforms.
"Classical guitar music has flourished in New Zealand in recent years, and Bruce Paine, among the country's leading composers for the instrument, is one of the most imaginative and original. This album charts the course of his writing from one of his earliest pieces, the poetic, witty tone poem Sea Suite, to the recent and substantial Waitematā Reverie. Drawing on an impressionistic palette Paine conjures up chime arpeggios as well as the natural world in Oakura Chimes. The four settings of Māori folk songs were arranged expressly for this album."


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Do you feel depressed? Wait before taking the pills – they can be effective in a short run, but then they can worsen your condition. We advise that you start with natural antidepressants first.
Natural Antidepressants: Inside
There should be eating schedule in fighting depression. Try to choose those products that won't create heaviness in the stomach, especially in the evenings. It would be a great idea to have fasting days with water and lemon. But feel free to think of your own fasting method – with cucumbers, or buckwheat, or something else.
Create and follow your personal diet. When the first signs of depression appear, try to enrich your diet with greenery – coriander, lettuce, and basil. Other great "fighters" of depression are cheese, fish, mollusks, turkey meat, cultured milk foods, cabbage, apricots, rosehip, and kiwi – they all serve as good mood stabilizers.
Figs, bananas, and pears do not yield to sweets and cakes since they also deliver "happiness hormone" to your organism. And the huge bonus is that these products won't have a negative effect on your complexion, teeth, and weight. Besides, trying to "eat the depression" with sweets will no doubt result into overweight, which will only aggravate your depression.Another antidepressant in considered to be… pasta! Specialists claim that it is perfect in dealing with nervousness and irritation. It is also advised to eat when you are getting tired very quickly. But, we should indicate, that the positive effect will be achieved only after eating pasta, which is made from solid durum wheat grains.
Another thing among natural antidepressants is considered to be… pasta! Specialists claim that it is perfect in dealing with nervousness and irritation. It is also advised to eat when you are getting tired very quickly. But, we should indicate, that the positive effect will be achieved only after eating pasta, which is made from solid durum wheat grains.
Also, don't hope for a quick recovery if you're going to eat pasta together with sausages and other proteins. It's better to make it with spicy sauce, which includes lemon juice, red pepper, and olive oil. Pasta is also good for depression together with salty kinds of cheese – they are full of carbohydrate and calcium is super useful for the brain.
If you don't have enough sleep or even suffer from insomnia – you can only dream about good mood. St. John's wort, haw, chamomile, hops, and valerian are great ingredients to make teas and decoctions. Specialists often mention aromatic rose water/oil. Rose can be substituted by jasmine and basilica, bergamot, orange or ylang-ylang. With these oils, you can make yourself a truly relaxing bath.
So, as you can see, the list of means without side-effects is pretty long. All you have to do is to choose what will work best just for you.
Natural Antidepressants: Outside
Don't forget that the best natural antidepressants are not only products themselves and their teas and decoctions. The scientists have proved that sex is very important in elevating your mood and "fighting spirit". But the effect will be truly positive only when sex will bring you an utter joy. So if you and your partner live through a tense period of your relationship when sex may turn into "just being patient with each other" rather than having fun – it will hardly be effective in dealing with depression. Though it would make a great difference if you both would want to try and patch up a quarrel – then you will see the healing quality of sex.Another great remedy is dancing or outdoor games. At the worst, include long walks into your daily routine – at least for an hour and a half. Choose new directions to go and try not to plan anything at all for the time of your walks. Even if you are super busy, find the time to connect to your soul and find the balance. Physical exercises for at least half an hour contribute to the producing happiness hormone – endorphin. So do some free-standing exercises, go to swim, to jog, to walk or, even better, practice some yoga to stabilize your mood.
You next great friend in fighting depression are pets. They always feel when we feel bad – and they offer their touching care. If you don't have a pet – visit your friend with one or some plays where there are animals. And you don't have to ride a horse or swim with dolphins – it will be good to simply observe.
Sometimes to conquer depression and low mood it is enough to allow yourself to do what you love – to paint something, to go shopping, to do modeling or braiding – just keep your hands and thoughts busy.
Medical experts say that depressive condition is the result of oxygen debt, vitamin and mineral deficiency or metabolism malfunction. So before deciding on the medication, think – maybe you need to pay attention to the general condition of your organism. The reason for depression can be hidden in the deficiency of needed substances or, on the contrary, the excess of toxins.
Related: Vitamins for Depression: What Vitamins Help to Fight Disease?
In conclusion…
Unfortunately, everything described above can only help if you suffer from mild, seasonal depression. If you experience a severe case of depression, you will have to undergo the consultation with your doctor and psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
Also, despite these antidepressants are natural, pregnant and breastfeeding women should be very careful when creating a diet.
Be mindful of your health, take a good care!
1. https://www.womentowomen.com/emotions-anxiety-mood/antidepressants-alternatives/4/
2. http://www.doctoroz.com/article/best-natural-anti-depressants
3. http://www.100daystohealth.com/antidepressants/
4. http://suzycohen.com/articles/depression/
5. http://hplusmagazine.com/2013/12/23/anti-aging-anti-depressants/
6. http://dareboldly.com/2015/02/18/nature-is-a-natural-anti-depressant/
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I don't remember the last time I read a book that was set in the 1800's, so I was a little nervous when I started reading this book. I didn't even get to page five and my worries disappeared. The author had me the very first scene of the book. Midwife Martha Cade was called to go to the Clifford's house to help first time mother Nancy with childbirth. Little did she know that when she saw Nancy up close for the first time, there were marks on her body that were not there on accident. It took my be surprise reading that for a setting in the 1830's, which made me appreciate that the author would include a sensitive topic such as this one.
The more I read, the more I loved learning about Martha. She was such a strong woman who had been through a lot in her life. Her husband had died, her son had moved away to study law with his grandfather, and her daughter had run away and she had no clue how to find her. I couldn't imagine going through the trials Martha had gone through, and yet still have so much compassion for others, and still rely on her faith to get by.
When her daughter Victoria came back to town I was anxious to see how their relationship would take shape. Back in those days, children often went into the trade of their parents, however Victoria had no interest in midwifery. She had dreams of writing and publishing, which Martha could not understand at first. I enjoyed seeing this mother-daughter relationship blossom throughout the story.
I have not read any of Delia's books in the past, however I can honestly say that I will be in the future. And I should note that this is the second book in the series, however I read it with ease and did not feel that I had missed anything by not reading the first book. I can guarantee you that I will be reading it now!
I give this book a four star rating. The author quickly grabbed my attention and kept it throughout the entire story. I feel she did a good job of incorporating the other characters into the storyline, and stayed true to the time period. I highly recommend this book, even if it outside your normal reading style. I think you will find that you will thoroughly enjoy it!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review which I have stated above.


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The office of the future is one of the key themes at the Paperworld 2017 stationery and office products show
Paperworld 2017 will take place on January 28-31 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. Paperworld is the leading international trade and industry fair for the paper, office supplies and stationery sector, and provides visitors with an unrivalled overview of product and market trends under one roof.
A truly international show, the last Paperworld saw 1,608 exhibitors from 59 countries present their products and services and more than 36,700 retailers and trade buyers visit Frankfurt to attend the four-day trade fair.
The Paperworld 2017 slogan and motto 'Hello tomorrow' and 'The visionary office and the stationery trends' point to a key theme of next year's event: the office of the future. Paperworld will be presenting a number of future office concepts based on the findings of a new study, Working Spaces 2025, undertaken by the Pragma Institute on behalf of Messe Frankfurt.
In the survey of German office workers, more than half said they expect employers to have massively improved the quality of their office environment by 2025.
The Pragma Institute study reveals widespread discontent with the status quo, with 41% expressing dissatisfaction with their working environment, citing a lack of say in office design and inadequate ergonomic features, lighting and acoustics. Six out of 10 office workers (61%) say they are looking for flexibility and would prefer not to be tied to a single, fixed workspace.
Almost two thirds (62%) of respondents expect traditional office supplies and stationery to continue to decline in importance, though just 9% think they will be 'very unimportant' or 'not important at all' in 10 years' time. Almost half (43%) expect there to be a new balance between digital and nondigital equipment by 2025.
The stationery and office supplies industry has been reacting to these broad trends for a number of years, and, according to Paperworld Director Michael Reichhold, Paperworld is the place to go to see how they are influencing product design: "For some time now, the paper, office supplies and stationery sector has felt the effects of global economic dynamics and changes in the workplace. At Paperworld we will see that companies are succeeding brilliantly in responding to these changes with new products and solutions," he said.
Reichold added: "Paperworld is a must for those who want to know what makes working in the office more efficient, healthier and more mobile. It is only here that retailers and commercial buyers from large offices and administrative departments can experience live and in colour such a variety and concentration of technical innovations that cannot be matched anywhere else in the world."
Main attractions
Office buyers should head to Halls 3.0 (office products), 4.0 (writing and drawing utensils) and 5.0 (computer and printing supplies). Exhibitor displays in the office sector will be complemented by a special show about the 'workplace of the future', with expert lectures and additional presentations on products that support flexibility and mobility in the workplace.
Hall 3.0 will also be home to Paperworld Plaza, a concept first implemented in 2015 that gives members of the PBS-Office Brands Industry Association a platform to present their latest products to visitors. Internationally renowned companies taking part include Durable, Exacompta, Ideal Krug & Priester, Schneider, tesa and Trodat.
The 2017/18 Trend Show will take place in the foyer of Halls 5.1 and 6.1. Created by 'trend bureau' bora. herke.palmisano, the show will explore emerging colours, themes and trends in the office working environment and home workspaces. These include rising demand for solutions that combine functional design with style and wellbeing and the growing popularity of white, black and grey shades with salmon and pale yellow accent colours.
For more information about Paperworld 2017, please visit http://paperworld. messefrankfurt.com


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Many times I've been asked: Where should I go for dinner in Stockholm?
Now, I had the opportunity and the privilege to eat at Gro. Easily the best dinner I've had in Stockholm. Ever. Hands down.
Gro is the kind of restaurant that surpasses it's good reputation. First, the place. Located in a small shop with a big open kitchen and a modernist interior, right by a noisy avenue. Friendly and accommodating staff. Then the food. This vegetables centric restaurant sources its seasonal ingredients locally. But it's not just the quality of the ingredients that stood out for me. But the technique and the way they were prepared. Textures, flavours, temperatures all delicately balancing each other. The menu is set, with only two options, one for omnivores and the other one for vegetarians. Great wine is also on offer. Ah! And the menu includes not one, but two desserts.
So, where should you go for dinner in Stockholm?


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Owen Canfield: Bye bye baseball and thanks for the good memories
The ninth inning of Boston's 3-1 World Series victory over St. Louis Monday was so ordinary – the Cards went down 1-2-3 – it was almost shocking and certainly disappointing. Stay-up-laters were expecting at least another obstruction play or a pickoff or just a plain old fantabulous, bare-handed, upside-down circus catch with the tying run on third.
But for those things to happen, there must be base runners and Red Sox closer Koji Uehara simply wouldn't allow it.
Nonetheless, the Series has been terrific. And the final game (or two) at Fenway will no doubt be just as good.
I've been lucky enough, during my sports writing years, to be an eye witness to and report on some extraordinary baseball things, including Hank Aaron's 715th home run that broke Babe Ruth's career record in Atlanta in 1974, Pete Rose's 4,192nd base hit that broke Ty Cobb's hit record in Cincinnati in 1985 and Bill Buckner's boot that broke the Red Sox's hearts in New York in '86. I'm a TV watcher now, but I never get tired of it. All sports are terrific, the ultimate entertainment to me, and the only negative about the World Series is that it signals the end of the baseball season.
When the "obstruction'' game and the "pickoff'' game occurred, I went to my bookcase and searched out one of my all-time favorite sports books. It's called "My Greatest Day in Baseball, as told to John P. Carmichael and other noted sports writers.'' It is a book, published in 1945, that I obtained around 1946. I read the stories, told by 47 old ball players, over and over, savoring them. When I left home at 18, the book, regrettably, was lost. But I was thrilled when I came upon it decades later at a book fair in Chicago and snapped it up for $20. It is in tip-top condition and still has the original dust cover.
I remembered reading, in this book, a story about another bizarre ending to the seventh game in a World Series and had no trouble finding it in "Greatest Day.'' It was told to writer Bill Van Fleet by Rogers Hornsby, Hall of Fame second baseman who was player-manager of the Cardinals in 1926 when they went against Miller Huggins' Yankees.
The Cards led 3-2 and were on the verge of winning their first of many Series championships. With two out in the ninth, slow-footed Babe Ruth drew a walk on a 3-2 pitch.
Quoting from Hornsby's final paragraph: "They decided to let Ruth run. He went down on the first pitch to make the surprise as effective as possible, but (catcher Bob) O'Farrell's throw had him by 10 feet. I'll always remember putting the ball on him. He didn't say a word. He didn't even look around or up at me. He just picked himself up off the ground and walked away to the dugout and I had lived through the greatest day any man could have.''
Golfers and Horses
A couple of carloads of golfers left Ocean City, Md., Saturday morning, headed back to Torrington after an annual outing that consumes three October days each year. The late Tim Considine had been a member of this brotherhood of former high school friends, and was duly remembered on this trip as he is any time they assemble. Gary Capitanio, Chris Lovallo, Jay Pellegren, Steve Canfield (Yes, I know him) and four or five others had one more stop to make and one more round to play.
At Berlin, Md., they pulled in to a beautiful place called Glen Riddle, which features two golf courses. It's no accident that the courses are named "Man o' War'' and "War Admiral.''
Steve reported, "Before the place was converted, it was a thoroughbred horse farm and both Man o' War and War Admiral were trained there. On the course is an old rusty starting station seven gates wide. It looks like an original. It was positioned off one of the greens at one end of a dirt stretch of track that extends a good 100 yards, which is part of the course, running through one of the fairways.
"The stables were converted to a pro shop along with a Ruth Chris Steak House. There are lots of pictures on the walls of horses that were raised there.''
I later discovered the farm had been owned by Samuel D. Riddle, horseman and horse owner, who bought Man o' War for $5,000 and shipped the great champion-to-be to his farm.
Ah, Retirement
For the first time since he retired from the U.S. Postal Service in August, I bumped into Harry Lawrence, formerly my mailman, last week. He said he enjoys being retired and when I asked how he is spending his days, he said, "Fishing. I fish all the time. I like Lake Waramaug and also fish the Housatonic River a lot.''
"Have you got a boat?'' I asked, "Yes,'' he said. "I've got a bass boat and a kayak.''
"A kayak? Great. That will keep you in shape.''
"Not really,'' he said. "I put a motor on it.''
No fair, Harry.


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Please find below samples of my print, video and audio work. Use the contact tab if you wish to request more samples.
From Al Jazeera:
China's new opium wars: Battling addiction in Beijing (6 July 2016)
China's 'red princess' turned investigative journalist (9 March 2016)
Finding Kukan and a piece of Chinese-American history (6 March 2016)
China's Great Famine: A mission to expose the truth (11 January 2016)
The legacy of exile: The Jews of Shanghai(13 November 2015)
The Gullah Geechee's fight against 'cultural genocide' (4 September 2015, originally published in the August edition of Al Jazeera Magazine)
A Leap of Faith (25 July 2015, originally published in the July edition of Al Jazeera Magazine)
From Arbus magazine:
Jacques Pépin: World famous chef started TV tenure in Jacksonville (July/August 2015)
From Esquire magazine:
This Iraq War Veteran Wants to 'Redeploy' to Fight ISIS (22 May 2015)
From The Florida Times-Union:
Warming Cuba relations spurs invasive species debate (23 August 2015, part one of two)
3 Cuban species have already landed in Florida (23 August 2015, part two of two)
For Jacksonville woman, paintings help cover a painful past (11 May 2015)
Salsa on a mission: An Atlantic Beach company donates all profits to military charities (9 January 2015). Also published in The Ledger, Lancaster Online, the Longview News-Journal and other publications.
From Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh):
How ArtLifting empowers homeless and disabled artists (24 August 2016)
Photographer Manuel Rivera-Ortiz moves beyond the shock of poverty to capture humanity (11 July 2016)
Bilingual newsroom unites over diversity series (30 November 2015)
Why PRI is keeping an eye out for stories of resilience (3 November 2015)
How Capital Public Radio fosters meaningful community conversations (4 September 2015)
New diversity style guide aims to be a dynamic resource for media practitioners (7 August 2015)
Positive News hits milestone as 'first crowdfunded global media cooperative' (24 July 2015)
Students visit Fukushima to report stories of resilience in tragedy's aftermath (17 June 2015)
How New Canadian Media is giving voice to immigrants' untold stories (19 May 2015)
How a long-running TV show strengthened the Finnish-American community (6 May 2015)
How Billy Penn is building community through local news coverage (8 April 2015)
In 'Tickling Giants,' filmmaker documents the power of 'humor as a survival tool' (18 March 2015)
Why there's a need for more diverse voices in public radio: A profile of Chenjerai Kumanyika (3 March 2015)
Journalist Al Letson holds community forum to discuss race in America (5 Feb. 2015)
From Folio Weekly magazine:
The Nazis, the Cummer and the Art of the Steal (10 December, 2014- cover story)
From the Columbia Journalism Review:
'Caught in the middle:' Journalists seeking asylum often stuck in limbo (17 August 2015)
Questioning the CBC's decision to remove Jian Ghomeshi's interviews (19 December, 2014)
In Rehtaeh Parsons' case, it's press vs. Canadian law (25 November, 2014)
From Megaphone Magazine:
The Life Aquatic (November 2014)
From the Washington Post and News21:
Gun control, gun rights advocates push dueling ballot measures in Washington (4 August, 2014)
From News21:
Debate has changed since Newtown but not always in predictable ways (August 2014) Co-created with Justine McDaniel and Natalie Krebs. Also published in NBC News, USA Today, The Center for Public Integrity, The Florida Times-Union and more.
Domestic violence efforts focus on getting guns away from abusers (August 2014) Co-created with Brittany Morris. Also published in Oklahoma Watch, Tuscon Sentinel and more.
From the Vancouver Observer:
Speared. Shot. Celebrity. How One Whale Transformed The Orca's Public Image (3 July, 2014)
From the Toronto Star:
China's Generation Green: Waste (Original posting: 9 May, 2014)
China's Generation Green: Waste (With full multimedia)
From RYOT News:
Americans: Thinking about Seeking Refuge in Canada? (29 October, 2014)
From FASPE Journalism 2013:
To Survive or Report: A Daily Decision for Mexico's Journalists (23 July, 2013)
From TheTyee.ca:
In Kootenay, Columbia River Treaty a Hot Election Issue (3 May, 2013)
Vancouver Vies for Ultimate Glory (27 April, 2013)
BC Election 2013 Hot Riding: Kamloops-North Thompson (25 April, 2013)
BC Ready to Experiment with Pot Reform: Poll (20 April, 2013)
Who says BC's Election is a Bore? (16 April, 2013)
From The Hook, a Tyee News Blog:
Conservative Candidate's Twitter Remarks Lead to Firing (24 April 2013)
Nine New Additions to BC Conservative Roster (19 April 2013)
Setting the Stakes: 18 Groups On What Matters This Election (16 April 2013)
BC Conservatives Promise Gang Crime Unit If Elected (10 April 2013)
Two Years, Two Record-Breaking Fundraisers for BC Libs (10 April 2013)
From TheThunderbird.ca:
Aboriginal lawyers stride in footsteps of legal pioneer (25 March, 2013)
A new face for Musqueam Politics (21 Nov., 2012)
Donated laptops open 'doors and minds' for Musqueam youth (17 Oct., 2012)
From 2013 Reporting in Indigenous Communities website:
Eco-partners: Fighting together for the health of an inlet Co-created with Jimmy Thomson (Spring, 2013)
From Schema Magazine:
Film Review for Like Someone in Love (7 Oct., 2013)
Film Review for Like Someone in Love (2 Oct., 2012)
Film Review for The Unlikely Girl (1 Oct., 2012) Bylines for 2012 articles at bottom; Posted by editor.
From The Chicago Reporter magazine:
Sound Investment (May/June, 2011)
From the Forest Park Review newspaper:
Dominican recognizes social work (10 May, 2011)
Outgoing D209 members offer reflections and discuss district (3 May, 2011)
Prom controversy (12 April, 2011)
From The North Central Florida Business Report:
The (Orange and Blue) Color of Money (December 2009)
The Gullah Geechee's fight against 'cultural genocide', Al Jazeera Magazine (4 September 2015)
A Leap of Faith, Al Jazeera Magazine (25 July 2015)
Reflecting on the Seattle Pacific University shooting, The Washington Post (1 August 2014)
The battle for background checks: Washington state, The Washington Post (1 August 2014)
Domestic violence and guns: Courtney's story, Center for Public Integrity (August 2014)
Changing Sushi Rolls, Thunderbird TV (Spring, 2013)
Check out my Vimeo account for more videos.
Public Radio International's Living on Earth (23 October 2015), "The Creole Pig"
Public Radio International's Living on Earth (10 October 2014), "China's Online Environmental Activism"
CBC Morning Edition, CBC Radio Vancouver (1 May, 2013). See minute 09:16 for a segment I co-produced with Jimmy Thomson.
In the Field, CBC Radio (16-18 June, 2013). See minute 28:00 for a segment I co-produced with Jimmy Thomson.


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I was inspired to create this blog by a recent Show & Tell I did at Quantified Self Boston – sharing data on how I normalized my blood pressure by measuring & improving my fitness. And it seems pretty clear to me that while most people talk about wanting to be fit, very few have actually measured their fitness (or even realize that this is measurable!).
So I decided to pull together some of the resources I was familiar with into one place so that others interested in understanding, measuring, tracking and improving their fitness would find it easier.
We often use fitness in the context of "looking fit" (and I'm guilty of this as much as anyone else). However fitness is not about how much you weight – in fact you can be both fat & fit (though of course if you've been sedentary for a while you're likely to put on weight & lose fitness).
Fitness is also not about how active you are – being active can of course help you stay fit or even improve your fitness but this is by no means a given. The impact on your fitness varies considerably by the type of activity / training you engage in and we will touch upon this in later posts.
Fitness often also tends to imply or suggest muscle strength & endurance. Undoubtedly this important and is often described as "functional fitness". However for the purposes of this blog and in the interests of creating a common understanding of the term I'm going to separate fitness from muscle strength.
So What is Fitness?
In scientific terms, fitness is shorthand for "cardio-respiratory fitness" – i.e. the ability of the body to supply oxygen to muscles when they become active. (See Wikipedia for a more detailed definition). Another word for this is aerobic capacity. As your fitness improves your arteries & capillaries expand so that your heart can pump more blood (each time it beats) and supply that to the muscles to fuel activity. So in simple terms, the fitter you are – the faster you could run or cycle (though there are other factors that influence your performance including motivation, efficiency etc.).
But the really interesting evidence about fitness relates to its effect on overall health & wellbeing – according to a recent policy statement published by the American Heart Association (Kaminsky et al, The Importance of Cardio-Respiratory Fitness, 2013), fitness:
… appears to be one of the most important correlates of overall health status and a potent predictor of an individual's future risk of CVD. Besides being perhaps the strongest predictor for CVD and total mortality, CRF (i.e. cardio-respiratory fitness) is also strongly associated with other important health and functional outcomes, including depression and dementia, and their related mortality risks, as well as mortality rates attributable to various cancers, especially of the breast and colon/digestive tract.
In simple terms – you want to stay healthy the one metric you should measure & look to improve would be your fitness.
Over the next few posts I hope to add more information on various ways in which you could measure fitness, various hacks to improve fitness and what science is telling us about the effects of fitness on different health conditions. Alongside I hope to share my own personal data / experience (including from the Show & Tell as well as other information) and I would welcome others who are interested in doing the same.
Disclaimer: The content on this blog (and linked websites) is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this blog or linked websites. Reliance on any information provided on this blog is solely at your own risk.


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Yamaha Motor Corp. USA unveiled the all-new 2018 Yamaha YZ450F with electric start last week.
This marks the world's first motocross bike with a power tuner smartphone app that lets the driver dial-in engine settings for his or her specific style and conditions. For example, drivers can make "fueling and ignition timing changes instantly and upload them to the bike via the onboard Wi-Fi system for the ultimate in track-side tuning," according to the OEM's website.
The result? The bike instantly responds to the driver's every command.
In addition to the electric start and power tuner app, the YZ450F — which starts at $9,199 — incorporates a new engine, frame, slim styling, and revised settings.
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This is a set of printable materials for your Building with Biology events. These materials invite visitors to imagine all the ways that new technologies and techniques of synthetic biology could affect their lives, now and in the future. Visitors write their thoughts on sticky notes and share them on the graffiti wall.
Synthetic biology benefits from many voices.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL 1421179. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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Windham Middle School has been accepted into the Commissioner's Network, a designation that comes with additional state funding.
Windham Middle School has been accepted into the Commissioner's Network, a designation that comes with additional state funding.
The school's placement in the network required a turnaround plan approved by the state Board of Education. The board, however, did not see the plan until Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor had reviewed it. Pryor rejected the first Windham Middle School proposal, delaying the school's acceptance into the program.
Special Master Steven Adamowski, who has been reappointed to serve another year overseeing Windham schools, said previously that Pryor did not believe the first proposal submitted by the Windham Middle School turnaround team would effect significant change.
Windham Middle School will receive additional funding for five years. Although the current school year has started, it will be considered the first year of the turnaround plan.
"The Commissioner's Network provides a pathway for the implementation of bold, transformative strategies necessary to turn around our state's lowest-performing schools," Pryor said.
The middle school plan focuses on increasing academic achievement, fostering positive school climate and culture and improving teacher quality and retention. To that end, the school will be divided into small learning communities, which are expected to improve personalized instruction for students, boost support for teachers and increase direct contact between school staff and student families.
One of the communities has already been designated as dual language program, which will serve as an extension of the district's Compañeros program.
All students will now take 90 minutes of both math and reading daily. The school will also implement new intervention programs for students who are struggling academically.
To address school climate and culture issues Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports is being implemented. The program has been in place for several years, however, it had not been implemented fully.
"We are confident that year one in the Commissioner's Network will allow us to lay a strong foundation on which to build a middle school capable of performing on par with any high-achieving middle school throughout the state," Superintendent Ana Ortiz said. "By phasing in portions of the turnaround plan over the next year, we are ensuring these reform efforts have time to take root and flourish. We are grateful for this opportunity."


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By Jed Skillman
Someone has plans for the land along Roosevelt Road, and a mighty effort is being made to move pawns around the chess board in order to make it happen.
Back in June of this year, newly elected Village Trustees, Tim Allen and Tony Reyes proposed rezoning the northeast corner of Winfield and Roosevelt Road. There is a Marathon gas station on the corner; but due to an agreement with the Village when the zoning code was established in 1984, that property, like everything around it, is actually zoned residential. The gas station, which had been operating for decades, was given a special use permit in order to continue.
To newly elected Trustees Allen and Reyes, this artifact of paperwork was a matter that needed their immediate attention.
While this background may be more information than most people would require, unfortunately it also contains more information than the Marathon station's current owners, P.C. and Falguni Patel, were thought to require. Despite the claim that the Patels were the beneficiary of this rezoning, they were not deemed important enough to be informed of the matter. They read about it in the Daily Herald.
Mr. and Mrs. Patel attended the June 2nd meeting to deliver a letter of objection and to protest the rezoning of their property for the very good reason that they are doing just fine, thank you very much, without any help from our two new Village Trustees. There was some discussion, even pleading on the part of Trustee Tim Allen; but the Patels remained firmly opposed. The issue was closed and seemingly went away.
However, watching from his easy chair at home, Winfield resident and well-known curmudgeon, Stan Zegel, became curious.
"I asked myself 'Why would Timmy Allen and Tony Reyes try to sneak a rezoning issue past the owners of the subject property?' It seemed to me that the Marathon station owners would be the first people they'd want to talk to."
Mr. Zegel's curiosity got the better of him and he filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act for all documents, texts, emails, etc. related to Roosevelt Road made since January this year.
Zegel soon received a packet of some 180 pieces of correspondence, some routine, some repetitive, some reflecting a surprising level of aggression. After examining the contents, Zegel saw enough to conclude that: "It appears likely that someone is using the powers of these two Trustees (Allen and Reyes) to induce the Village to buy a piece of marginally useless property at a significant cost to taxpayers. The whole matter is so contrived that it would be naïve not to suspect these Trustees were not in some way engaged in an act of 'friends helping friends'."
Who are the "friends," and what "marginally useless" property could this involve?
Directly to the east of the Patels' Marathon station is an acre of open land. It consists of a wetland full of cattails and critters fronting about 200' on Roosevelt Road, then extending back along Cleveland and up a slight rise to a small buildable lot. An attempt had been made to build a single family home there a few years ago, but then the bottom fell out of the housing market. The land still sits as it has for decades.
The owner of the property, Mr. Bron Gacki, lives out of state. His father, Conrad Gacki, a developer himself, lives in Naperville. On June 1st, the day before the attempt to rezone the Patel family's Marathon property, Tim Allen sent a letter to Mr. Gacki, senior.
In the letter, Trustee Allen revealed that the Illinois Department of Transportation has plans to widen Roosevelt Road and will be taking a 14' slice out of the property. "I have seen the plans," Allen confided. Allen also pointed out to Gacki that "a large part of the property you own are wetlands and unusable" and stressed "this fact, combined with the zoning of residential" – (note this odd detail: he stressed to Mr. Gacki the property is "residential" only one day before he attempted to rezone the Patels' property, directly to the west, commercial) – may leave Mr. Gacki's son with an un-sellable and un-buildable lot. Records indicate that the last year for which the taxes have been paid is 2009.
At this point Trustee Allen cast the bait "With this in mind, I was wondering if you might be interested in parting with the property."
Trustee Tim Allen then went on to explain that the Village of Winfield was looking for stormwater storage. Then he mentioned, "I understand that you are still paying taxes on your property. What I would like to do is offer you an opportunity to get out from under that annual bill. Please call me when you get a moment, if you are interested…." Very smoothly done; Trustee Allen gave every impression that he was a Good Samaritan, willing to go out of his way to do a favor for an old man and his tax-burdened son.
This letter showed up in the packet of communications Mr. Zegel received.
Mr. Gacki, the younger, stated he would consider donating the property to the Village of Winfield under three conditions:
1) The Village agrees to accept ownership of the property with the taxes unpaid.
2) The Village of Winfield agrees to waive its right to have an independent appraisal and permit Mr. Gacki to use his own appraiser who would then determine the value of the land. The Village will then issue Mr. Gacki's son a receipt for the property in the amount that the appraiser sets. Presumably Mr. Gacki intends to deduct that amount from his state and federal taxes.
3) Further, when the Roosevelt Road widening project gets under way, the State of Illinois will pay the Village of Winfield a fair market price for the 14' slice it will take off the property. That money, too, will be paid to Mr. Gacki.
Read Gacki's response to the Village here
Mr. Gacki's offer, which would result in a very handsome deal for his son, is nothing less than a hosing of the taxpayers, plain and simple. Mr. Gacki expects to be paid for his property three times: the first time, in forgiveness of over-due property taxes, the second time in the form of a tax deduction, the value of which will be established without consideration of the public interest; and third, and most astonishingly, as the final recipient of the State of Illinois payment for loss of front-footage on property that Mr. Gacki will no longer own. Looking at the FOIAed documents, Trustee Allen seems to have accepted this initial offer. There is no indication that he made a counter offer or attempted to negotiate a better deal for the taxpayers.
As a further comment, the quote-unquote "value" that Mr. Gacki's appraiser determines for this property will likely be used in other proceedings to establish comparable land values along Roosevelt Road and may have the effect of driving up cost of the entire project as the State pays for other property.
Tim Allen has been heavily pushing this deal. It is worth remembering that during the recent Village election, both he and Tony Reyes were elected on a loud pledge of "No New Taxes." Apparently, when it comes to the Gacki deal, they believe in no "old taxes" either.
These questionable details seem to have caused Village President, Deborah Birutis, as well as several other Trustees and Village staff members to hesitate. Trustee Allen, on the other hand, is in a hurry to consummate the affair. He wants to approve this deal now.
Further, Trustee Allen does not consider himself a man to be trifled with. Upset that he had waited from June to August without the Village expressing more than "interest" in the deal, he began throwing unfounded accusations. Read this August 18th email addressed to Village President Deborah Birutis from Trustee Allen:
"Madam President;
I recognize the slow roll when I see it. I have spoken at length with both Bron and Conrad and they always return my phone calls within about 10 minutes. You are both stalling for political reasons. You can get this to an executive committee where it becomes a secret once again or I will publish a detailed story that includes all the foot-dragging that is going on…,"
He concludes his email by stating, "I'll move this thing in the press if I don't get action on the village board."
Click here to view Allen's email accusing Village President Birutis of 'Slow Rolling'
Tim Allen expects things to go his way and reputedly does not hesitate to play hardball. His statement, "or I will publish a detailed story that includes all the foot-dragging that is going on…" is a blatant threat. His local political blog, Winfield 411, specializes in smears and hit-pieces aimed at those who get in his way. With Tim Allen, you either play ball or your name is trashed on the internet.
The last line of that email is interesting, too. "I'll move this thing in the press if I don't get action on the village board." Are we to believe he has influence with the press?
The fact that his particular brand of political ball seems to be thriving in a small community like Winfield is distressing indeed.
Readers can go to Stan Zegel's Entire Stack of Stuff by clicking to read Part 1 & Part 2. Everything his FOIA turned up is now publicly available. But, that leads to another matter. Notice anything missing? Much of what is revealed comes through the emails of other Trustees. Tim Allen's part of the conversation is often missing. Then, too, notice how much of the material that Allen did provide appears to have been altered or fudged; times, dates, the list of other email recipients in the stream have often been deleted. Why? Would it be reasonable to conclude that Trustee Allen wants to keep the names of people he had copied and consulted on these matters "secret"? Who might those people be? Could they be anonymous campaign donors or individuals with personal financial interests along Roosevelt Road? Could they be the people this deal is intended to "help?"
What about Tony Reyes? There is nothing from him. Trustee Reyes was a key advocate in the discussion of the Patels' Marathon property, yet either he wrote not a word concerning Roosevelt Road since January 1st, or he felt comfortable ignoring the Freedom of Information Act. A FOIA violation is not a serious offense in the "Blago" sense of things, but it carries enough of a penalty that any clear-thinking local official would be well advised to abide by its rules. Either both these Trustees are negligent or they are hiding something.
Another nugget of interest especially to those who supported Allen and Reyes due to their "No New Taxes" promise, is a sentence in a Tim Allen email exchange concerning Village finances. Slipped in there, after a pro-forma bashing a prominent civic organization, Winfield United for a Better Community you'll find this:
"Winfield has a revenue problem caused by a certain political group wanting to hide it's head in the sand when it comes to growth and sustainable revenues, We can also bond out without a referendum."
Read Allen's email commenting on Winfield's "revenue problem" here
"…bond out without referendum." This is a whole other subject separate from any land deals; but it is very revealing about the Allen-Reyes method of operation. This statement goes a long way toward confirming suspicions that our two new Trustees are looking for a way to circumvent voters and to get around their "No New Taxes" pledge, which was nothing more than a gimmick they used to get elected.
And now, with the Gacki land deal, we find Tim Allen and, presumably, Tony Reyes going out of their way to offer tax money – three times over – to buy a piece of "marginally useless" property for the expressed purpose of water retention, even though it is already a wetland. With all this in mind, it would take a mighty effort not to suspect some other hidden purpose and that other purpose likely relates to the attempted rezoning of the Patels' Marathon station. This is not about helping out a father and son who do not live in Winfield or building a retention pond or fixing a 30 year-old piece of paperwork. The documents that Stan Zegel acquired invite the public to ask, "What is going on here?"
Most business communities are small and the people involved in various professions talk to each other. For a cherry on top of your sundae consider this email. It is from Charles Biondo, a municipal financial analyst with the firm of Kane, McKenna and Associates. Mr. Biondo, a friend of Winfield Village Manager Curt Barrett, heard something through the grapevine and sent an email to Mr. Barrett with the subject line "Heads Up":
To: Curt Barrett
Subject: Heads Up
One of my colleagues in the firm, Chuck Durham, who is currently working on a project in Franklin Park, received a request from an employee of Franklin Park to refer our services to your community. It seems this employee knows or at least spoke with one of your trustees (no name was mentioned) and the trustee was asking questions about setting up a TIF along Roosevelt Road. Chuck Durham suggested to the employee that he mention me specifically since I have worked with you previously.
Thought you would like to know.
Charles J. Biondo
Senior Vice President
Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc.
TIF Districts are designed to revitalize blighted commercial areas in order to attract small business owners to that area. Winfield is using TIF funds to bring new business to our already established town center. The "Heads Up" email reveals that a Winfield Trustee, unnamed, is asking officials in Franklin Park for advice on how to set up a TIF District along Roosevelt Road. Who would that Trustee be and why would he look in Franklin Park for answers? Roosevelt Road is residential, why does it need a TIF District? Any legitimate developer who has a plan for Roosevelt Road can make a legitimate presentation before the Village Board, in public, with open discussion. No need to sneak around. And no need to add another TIF district to complicate the one we already have.
The Gacki land deal does not pass the smell-test. We can understand Mr. Gacki and his son driving their best deal. But what are we to make of Trustees Allen and Reyes? They were elected to look out for our interests and to negotiate in good-faith on our behalf. Further, as a matter of open, honest government, it is clear that neither Allen nor Reyes fully complied with the Freedom of Information Act request. They ignored a red light and blew right through the intersection. This is unacceptable and it may well be illegal.
Mr. Stan Zegel has turned these documents over to the Illinois State Attorney General's office for review.


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