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By John Zaktansky
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Two Valley deer farms are among 27 in Pennsylvania to be quarantined up to five years as state officials scramble to contain and possibly eliminate the threat of chronic wasting disease after two confirmed cases in Adams County.
Complicating efforts earlier this week, a whitetail doe escaped from the New Oxford farm while state officials were attempting to "depopulate" and test the animals for the disease. Locating and testing the fugitive deer — now known as Pink 23 — has become a top priority for those who don't want to see the contagious and fatal deer-borne chronic wasting disease being spread into Pennsylvania's wild deer population.
"The U.S. Wildlife Service has placed cameras and we are expanding our search," state Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Samantha Krepps said. "We need Pink 23. We need to find her and test her as a way to help contain the possible spread of chronic wasting disease."
Part of the state's response was to create a 600-square-mile restricted zone in southcentral Pennsylvania where hunters must follow special guidelines. Another precaution has been to quarantine 27 of Pennsylvania's 1,100 deer farms and hunting preserves. Among them are the Nittany Mountain Hunting Preserve near New Columbia and Power View Whitetails near Danville.
Quarantine not fair
It is an unfair process, argued Melissa Beachel, whose husband, Denis, owns Power View Whitetails, which raises deer to sell for meat.
"At first the game commission was in charge of deer farms, but after the agriculture department took over, we had to keep logs of everything and use ear tags in each animal," Melissa Beachel said. "If a deer died, we had to send the brain stem for testing. You work so hard to follow all the regulations as honest people trying to do everything right. And now, we're the ones who are stuck with deer that will need to be fed and cared for over the next five years and we can't get anything in return. How are we supposed to manage that?
"And why? Because we happened to buy deer from a farm that years ago sold a 3-week-old fawn that eventually died from chronic wasting disease in a different part of the state? Who's to say it didn't get the disease at some point over the past several years down there?"
According to Krepps, the 27 locations were chosen because deer at those farms had been in contact, either directly or indirectly over the past several years, with one of the two confirmed chronic wasting disease cases.
"The original doe came from a Lycoming County farm and was moved to four different farms on its way to Adams County over the past several years," Krepps said. "We had to start looking at connections and trace them out to other farms that may have deer that came in contact with the infected animal."
State response proper
Nittany Mountain Hunting Preserve has 21 deer and offers — mostly to handicapped children and veterans — approximately 15 hunts per year. Despite the obvious financial hit the preserve will take, owner Michael Ficks thinks the state made the right call.
"I don't have a problem with it," Ficks said. "If there is something out there, we need to stop it. I respect the state for taking a hard stance on the issue."
Chronic wasting disease is a neurological condition that attacks the brains of cervids (deer, elk and moose), causing lesions that eventually lead to death. It is believed to be transferred through direct contact between deer through saliva, urine or feces.
While chronic wasting disease is similar to mad cow disease in cattle and scrapie in sheep, there is no evidence that the disease affects humans. However, public health officials urge caution as research continues. There is no vaccine or cure for chronic wasting disease.
"There is no reason to believe there are any threats to the Sunbury area," Pennsylvania Game Commission representative Jerry Feaser said. "More than 38,000 animals since 1998 — between those killed by hunters and others that seemed suspicious — have been tested for chronic wasting disease and not a single one has been positive.
"However, hunters and those in the general public who see a deer acting strangely should still take proper precautions. Report what you've found to the game commission or agriculture department."
Signs of disease vary
Symptoms of deer with chronic wasting disease can be similar to those shown with other more common illnesses. Typically, deer with chronic wasting disease will show no symptoms at first, but eventually will start drinking and salivating excessively, lose a noticeable amount of weight, lose fear of humans and other predators and become disoriented and clumsy while walking or running.
"I just hope people don't get scared off from hunting because of all this," Ronald Reich said at his rural New Berlin farm where he tends to nearly 40 whitetailed and farrow deer. "We're talking about a deer or two from a private farm versus a large population of healthy, active wild animals that people have been hunting safely and successfully for generations."
For more information, go to www.agriculture.state.pa.us and click on the chronic wasting disease banner on the top of the page.
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It's a special preschool summer camp when kids are encouraged to pet a tarantula. But that's what little ones at the Ashland Family YMCA did on Wednesday during Bug Camp.
Under the care of teacher Marti Carrington, 3- to 5-year-olds touched what felt like a soft pipe cleaner.
"The kids loved it," says Carrington, who has been teaching preschoolers for 30 years. "When choosing themes for summer camp, we want to explore what children are interested in. At this age, they are really focused on what they can see and touch in the natural world."
Bugs R Us Educational Services programs are held during the summer. Here is a sample of some upcoming events:
• 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, free worms and composting class at the Shady Cove Library, 22477 Hwy 62., 541-878-2270.
• 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, free worms and composting class at the Ruch Branch Library, 7919 Hwy 238, 541-899-7438.
• 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, reptiles and amphibians at the City of Central Point Parks and Recreation Department, 140 S. 3rd St., 541-664-3321.
• 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, reptiles and amphibians at the North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-6606.
• 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, free rocks, minerals and fossils class at the Phoenix Branch Library, 510 W. 1st St., 541-535-7090.
• 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, butterflies and moths at the City of Medford Parks and Recreation Department, 701 N. Columbus Ave., 541-774-2400.
Information provided by Bugs R Us, www.bugsrus.org
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Experts recommend children do the following to prevent learning loss over summer months:
• Join a summer reading program.
• Explore parks, nature preserves.
• Visit museums, cultural centers.
• Practice math skills while baking, shopping, playing board games.
Turns out, kids interacting with crawling insects is not new to the YMCA and neither is getting a jumpstart on Oregon's science education standards for the new school year.
It's now a tradition for the YMCA staff to invite John Jackson, aka the Bug Man of Medford, to teach the preschool version of his popular science-based education programs.
In less than an hour, Jackson and his squiggly helpers show kids that cicadas, aphids and hoppers are bugs, but spiders, beetles and flies are not.
And that insects come in different sizes, shapes and colors.
"They especially like the big ones," says Jackson, a self-taught entomologist whose collection includes a 7-inch-long scorpion, foot-long centipede and a grasshopper the size of a plate.
What began as a hobby is now a full-time job. Jackson has hauled his portable fieldtrip of live creatures and preserved specimens to youth camps, schools, parks and recreation programs and other groups around Oregon.
Bill Whitlock of Talent, 70, is a volunteer "foster grandparent" at the YMCA and he has seen the Bug Man three times over four years. He says the girls seem just as excited as the boys. But not always.
Four-year-old Jimmy Stewart of Ashland giggled when he placed his finger on a stick bug that looked like a twig. "It tickles," he said.
Three-year-old Adeline Raymore of Ashland kept her distance from the pickle scorpion.
But on Friday, it was bee day, and Adeline stood in front of an easel and created a yellow-and-black blur. "Bumble bees pollinize flowers," she said.
When asked what "pollinize" means, she seemed to remember Jackson's talk about bees flying around and collecting pollen, which, he describes as the powder you get on your fingers when you touch a flower.
Adeline then defined "pollen" by brushing her fingers together before skipping off.
Other preschoolers painted bee-inspired yellow-and-black stripes on small paper plates and attached see-through tissue on each side that could flap up and down like wings.
Then they made a beehive out of bubble wrap and secured plastic bees to it.
"People have different styles of learning, and what works best is a combination of visual, auditory and tactile," says teacher Carrington. "For preschoolers, it's 'show me, tell me and let me do it.' "
Over the morning session, they gathered around as Carrington read aloud from "The Very Greedy Bee" book and they made up sing-songy sentences such as "A grasshopper is an insect; all insects have six legs."
Outside, they went on a bug hunt and played a version of Duck, Duck, Goose, only their game was Aphid, Aphid, Ladybug.
When it was time to wash their hands before lunch, they chose which sink they went to based on their arthropod preference. Aphids washed on the left while ladybugs used the sink on the right.
Carrington looked around at all the activity. "To hold their attention, we have to keep these kids busy all the time," she paused, then couldn't resist saying, "They're as busy as a bee."
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I am using Red Hat 5.0. A bad shell script accidentally removed my /dev! I shut down my Linux system and rebooted before restoring /dev from backup. So, I cannot restore the /dev from tape using my rescue diskette, because /dev/st0 is gone. What are the steps to recreate a basic /dev directory using my rescue diskette? After that, how do I restore the /dev with tar?
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Last week, the State Auditor's Office released its report on the failure of the Gloucester Community Arts Charter School (GCACS).
This report identified three major reasons for the school's closure: "deficiencies in Board governance, management, and financial practices."
The Gloucester Daily Times' editorial of Oct. 10, however, added a new reason, without referring to any evidence: "And at least some of those (enrollment) shortfalls were due to intimidation by public school parents and others who carried out consistent attacks and scare tactics, discouraging students from choosing the charter option."
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Some movies seem tailor-made for a second viewing, but with the arrival of a very special 2-disc edition, Frank Darabont's The Mist practically demands one. I'll get to the technical specs, the extra goodies, and (yes!) the very cool alternate version of the film in just a minute, but first let's pick through my original review for the movie and see if I make any good points.
Reviewed by Scott Weinberg
A large portion of making a successful monster movie lies right there in the description: Make a good monster, and you're close to making a good monster movie. Suffice to say that Frank Darabont's The Mist has numerous good monsters ... and yet they're not even the creepiest thing to be found in this very fine Hollywood horror film. It's the human animal, of course, that's always a bit more unpredictable -- no matter how exotic, horrific, and carnivorous your monsters are. And that's what makes The Mist so damn scary.
Thomas Jane plays our everyman sorta-hero. He's picking up a few things at the supermarket before heading back home to deal with some nasty storm damage. Only while he's standing in line with his little boy ... a local man, bloodied and bewildered, comes tearing into the market and yelling about "things in the mist!" And wouldn't you know it? The store is soon covered in a sheet of mysterious mist. And there are things out there.
A few unlucky folks get picked off in exceedingly nasty fashion, and that's when the real trouble begins. Nope, not the plainly dangerous and overtly threatening monsters outside, but that "crazy" lady from down the road? She's become a real "end of days"-style bible-thumper, and the longer the situation goes on, the more suggestible the sheep seem to get. So while most horror movies would be content with "characters try to stay alive while holed up in a store," The Mist ups the ante by saying "it might be better to brave the ravenous mystery monsters than to stick around for the inevitable collapse of society." Plus the monsters keep making things worse by scaring (and eating) the hell out of everyone.
It's pretty clear that writer / director Frank Darabont is having a ball with this material. Although best known for adapting two of the more 'austere' Stephen King movies (The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile), Darabont cut his teeth writing scripts like The Blob, The Fly 2, and Nightmare on Elm Street 3 -- so clearly we're talking about an "A-list" director who has some real affection and respect for the horror genre. For his third adaptation of a King story, Darabont just leans back and tosses a genre fastball right down the middle of the plate. Even at a solid two hours, The Mist slides by with an almost effortless gait; even the smaller dialog scenes serve to amp up the 'big picture' tension just a little.
Stuffed with familiar faces, The Mist is a veritable who's who of solid character actors. Leading man Thomas Jane does his typically fine job, and he's backed by at least a half-dozen excellent supporting performances. Marcia Gay Harden, as the zealot-turned-prophet, delivers some great work, especially considering how easily this character could have become a goofy caricature. Special mention to veteran players like Bill Sadler, Jeffrey DeMunn, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones, and Frances Sternhagen for making the 'background' characters seem both realistic and worthy of some emotional investment. And while she's certainly no stranger to the horror fans, it's about time that Laurie Holden got some more attention. She's the essential heart of what turns out to be a pretty bleak flick.
Ultimately, much ink (and conversation) will be spilled over the movie's affection for ambiguity and its commitment to dark-hearted irony. Specifically, the finale (which is markedly different than what's found in the source material) is both bleak and oddly hopeful, and it adds a fascinating (if slightly maddening) capper to a big, meaty monster movie that's as entertaining for its Lovecraftian beasties as it is for its more "intellectual" aspirations. Darabont clearly feels no shame in delivering a white-knuckle monster movie, but he's smart enough to do so in a crafty, creepy, and literate fashion. Basically, it's the best monster movie since The Host, and the finest American example in I don't know how long.
---Hey, that's actually a pretty good review. (I don't write many, so let me enjoy it!) Suffice to say that The Mist most definitely holds up to repeat viewings (it seems more like a dark adventure movie than a full-bore horror flick the second time around!), and in some ways the re-view is even better! (More on that when I get to disc 2.) The film itself is presented in a very clean anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) format, with audio delivered in Dolby Digital 5.1 (English or French). Subtitles are available in English and Spanish. And now the good stuff!
First off, I don't think there's a better "audio commentator" out there than Frank Darabont. I've enjoyed his Shawshank and Green Mile chat-tracks immensely, and his Mist chatter is definitely not a disappointment. As in his earlier commentaries, Darabont speaks like an exceedingly intelligent and creative man -- but even better than that is his instantly identifiable "geekiness." This is a guy who loves movies, loves talking about movies, and has no trouble explaining his process in colorful, informative fashion. (Go Frank!) There's a bit more (optional) commentating to be found on the eight deleted / extended scenes, all of which seem to have been removed for plain old pacing issues. (But they're still cool to see.) Then we get a great little 7.5-minute featurette about legendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan, which is a really cool addition for the movie nerds, and three behind-the-scenes "webisodes" that run about ten minutes combined. Rounding out the disc are three (!) theatrical trailers for The Mist.
That's what you'll get if you opt for the single-disc edition of The Mist. But for only a few measly dollars more...
When Darkness Came: The Making of The Mist (37m) -- Darabont details his history with the Stephen King story, and then we go through casting, shooting, FX, cinematography, the controversial ending, and all sorts of topics in between. Frank Darabont gets most of the face-time, but there's also lots of interview segments with the cast, the crew, and (yes!) Stephen King himself.
Taming the Beast: Shooting Scene 35 (12m) -- A very intensive little featurette about one hell of a difficult sequence.
Monsters Among Us: A Look at the Creature FX (13m) -- Frank Darabont, Greg Nicotero, and Bernie Wrightson talk about the conceptual stage of the beasties and the creation of the (practical) FX. Very cool stuff.
The Horror of It All: The Visual FX of The Mist (16m) -- And since the "practical" guys got their own spotlight, why not a nice satisfying peek at the flick's computer-generated wizardry? Why not indeed.
Last but certainly not least! It begins with a 3-minute introduction from Mr. Darabont ... the black & white version of The Mist! The director says that he actually prefers this version ... and I think I do too! This isn't just a movie with the color "bleached" out, but a new (visual) experience in every way. It takes a little getting used to (especially in the film's earlier, talkier scenes), but once the creatures start swarming, the b&w approach provides a "rainy day UHF matinee" vibe that's nostalgic and fun. Call it old-fashioned or call it a gimmick, but I say it really works with this particular movie. (Just to be clear: The b&w is the exact same cut as the theatrical version; only the visual palette has been altered.)
So there you go: A great horror movie that didn't do much at the box office, but (I think) is almost guaranteed to live a very long shelf-life as a horror fan's favorite. With tons of great extras (and a wonderfully nifty alternate version), this DVD is a no-brainer. If I were extra-greedy I'd have asked for a second commentary on the black & white version, but why be a pest? This DVD is aces across the board.


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The Meridian Star
Questions linger over the need for charter schools in Mississippi as state lawmakers prepare for the upcoming legislative session.
Supporters believe that at the very least, parents of children in failing public school districts should be given a choice for their children. Those opposed to charter schools say the answer lies in the state's commitment to fully fund education.
Alvin Taylor, superintendent of the Meridian Public School District is opposed to charter schools, because he believes the focus should be on improving existing schools.
"There's one major reason I can't support charter schools," Taylor said. "The thing that makes our country great, other than our civil liberties, is our public education system. We have a public education system designed to where we educate all of our citizens. That's what makes America so great is that all of our kids, no matter their economic background, their racial background, their religious preference or if they need special services or not — every single child is afforded the right to receive an equitable education. That's what keeps us great as a country."
He says charter schools fly against that whole premise.
"They select their students on whatever agenda they want, whatever platform they have, they set up their school to attract a certain type of student," Taylor said. "By doing that they exclude others, whether they're going to exclude kids of poverty or whether they're going to exclude kids with special needs or if they're going to exclude kids because of religion or political or racial backgrounds, that's not the American way. The American way is to educate all of our kids so that all of our kids have a chance to succeed in this country."
Taylor said he believes the state should support its existing schools and in cases where the district is failing, make a change.
"You already have schools. If a community has a school system that's not working, then I'm going to say, as a superintendent, as a school leader, the problem is not the school, the problem lies with your leadership and your teachers — not the kids, So opening up a different school and taking those same teachers and leaders and putting them in a different school is not going to help the situation. Instead of going and getting a new school, get new educators. That will help your schools."
It starts at the top, he said. Good teachers can't perform well without good principals.
"If you get those things in place, you don't need a charter school."
Randy Hodges, superintendent of schools for Lauderdale County School District, agrees. It's not that he is opposed to charter schools, he said, but he is for existing public schools..
"I have too many concerns at this point to do anything to take away from positive improvement for public schools," Hodges said. "Research does not support charter schools success. We're dealing with what's best for all kids. We've got to look at that."
Under charter school proposals, funding would "follow" the student from the traditional public school to the charter school. That worries Hodges.
"I'm concerned that if we're having trouble funding education as it needs to be at present and then we add another concept, then the challenge of funding may be even greater," Hodges said. "I'm concerned that we look at the possibility of a private company managing students and what's best for them when they are making a profit. I don't see how we can always be looking, day after day, for the best interest of the child, if that's the case. If the private company is for profit."
If the state does move forward with a plan for charter schools, Hodges said educators, including teachers, principals, parents and superintendents should have a say in the matter.
"We need to be involved in the process in a big way," Hodges said.
Educators should help put together the concept and the way it would be structured and managed, he said. "My responsibility is to support public education and make sure all children are given a good education. I want to know that it's going to benefit all children."
Like Taylor, Hodges said he believes the answer is in good leadership.
"I think we need to focus on what really makes the difference and that's the classroom teacher. We have an outstanding school district because we have outstanding teachers that we put before that child 180 days out of the year. That's what makes the difference. I think we need to be focusing on teacher pay raises, rewarding outstanding teachers and teachers that are performing at the level that we are."
The solution is simple, he said.
"Those schools that are performing at a high level have outstanding teachers. They are that important. They are the difference. They are the answer," Hodges said. "You can complicate it if you want to. It's simple, in my opinion. Good teachers, good schools."
Hodges recalled the difference made by the Education Reform Act of 1982, under the leadership of Gov. William Winter. The bill provided kindergarten classes for Mississippi's school children.
"That was education reform. That made a difference. If we learn from that, what would be the next step," Hodges said. "My personal opinion is that the next step would be for us to look at early childhood development. Let's look at Pre-K for all children in this state who need it."
Pre-K would be for children four years old who need it, he said.
"You have many children in this state that are at a disadvantage. We're speaking of poverty. They don't have a computer at home, necessarily. They do not necessarily have someone that's going to read to them each night," he said. "They do not get to travel and learn and have positive experiences from travel. Those children start at a disadvantage and it affects academic performance. It affects our drop-out rate, it affects us in so many ways. If we're going to reform, we should focus on early childhood development for all children who need it."
State Sen. Videt Carmichael said he does not oppose charter schools, but his support of any legislation will depend upon how the bill is worded.
"I think it's just another tool, so to speak, so we could allow children to have a choice to get the best education possible," Carmichael said. "I really think charter schools need to be tested in low-performing school districts and make sure they have a proven track record of operating charter schools."
State Sen. Terry Burton said he has supported charter school legislation in the past, but he too wants to see the precise wording of a bill before he makes up his mind.
"Charter schools should be an option," Burton said. "Parents should be able to go out and take charge of their childrens' education if the schools they are currently attending are failing and have a history of failing. Children need that option."
State Sen. Sampson Jackson said in general, he is opposed to charter schools, but if the state is going to have them, they should only be in failing school districts.
"I think that schools that are in terrible shape, if we are going to have it, that's where they should be. It shouldn't be every district," Jackson said.
Accountability is vital as well, he said.
"I don't think you just need to put money in there," Jackson said. "You need to have accountability and you need to have a plan for how you're going to do it."
Meridian Public School District school board member Michael Van Veckhoven said people who say the state's education system is broken are not looking at the big picture.
"Look at all the successful individuals that our public schools have produced over the years," Van Veckhoven said. "We're not perfect by any means, but to say that this system is broken and needs to be thrown out is just not accurate."
He said the current system should be improved, not dismantled.
"I feel that what we're essentially talking about when we're talking about charter schools," he said, "is the creation of separate schools and school districts that are separate and unequal. There was a time in this state when we had two separate public school systems. One was better off than the other one. I fear that when we talk about charter schools, we're going down that road again. I'm very hesitant to open the door at all."
Change and innovation is necessary, he said, but that is already ongoing in classrooms across the state. Meridian is a good example of what happens when a community takes ownership of its public schools, he said.
"When you talk about performance, it's about leadership and who is in charge," he said. "If the community demands strong leadership in their public schools, sooner or later they'll get it. If you have an apathetic community that has abandoned its public schools, then you'll get mediocrity."
Make all public schools strong, he said, instead of adding charter schools.
Editor's note: This article is the second of a two part series on charter school proposals. The first part was published Sunday, Dec. 30, and can be found on our website www.meridianstar.com.


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By Lora Scripps
The News Courier
By Lora Scripps
From live music and poetry readings to pottery and painting, organizer Preston Pylant said the Elkmont Hilltop Arts Festival will offer something for everyone.
He said he wanted to organize the event to bring together local talent in the arts. The mission is to educate and encourage artistic development in the Elkmont community.
Elkmont has a rich history, according to Pylant. From its history as the county seat, the site of a Civil War battle, and the home of the Elkmont Red Devils, we embrace every part of it, he said. Hilltop was formed as a chance to revitalize this community through artistic efforts. It is the goal to educate the community as to what art is and what it can be.
On Saturday, more than 30 vendors from across the Tennessee Valley are set to sell and display their crafts including painting, pottery, photography, handmade soaps, jewelry, woodworking and more.
The event, set to take place in downtown Elkmont, promises something for the young to the young-at-heart.
A Kid Zone, sponsored by the Elkmont Town Council, will include a number of creative activities for children.
Live musical acts include Emerald Hammon & Aly Mitchell, Taylor McLain, Mary Crowell, The Mothership Connection, Shane Wilson, Ghost Train, Bonner Black, the Barnstormers, Amy McCarley, Mary Justice Lucas and Jim Parker.
In conjunction with the Arts Festival, Creative Canvas of Athens, will offer two sessions of painting classes in the Elkmont Depot. The sessions are $35 per person and participants will take home a 15-by-20 canvas.
Preregistration is available by calling 256-497-5934 or by email at yourcreatviecanvas.com.
A live poetry reading will take place at 6 p.m. at the Red Caboose with special guest poets Karolina Lamarz Manko and Ingrid Marie.
Admission to the poetry reading is $10 general admission and $5 for students.
Admission to the all-day festival is free.
To find out more about the Hilltop Arts Festival or to get involved in the Hilltop Arts Society, contact Preston Pylant at email@example.com or on Facebook at the Hilltop Arts Society community page.


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Mother's Day has come early at CBS: Its veteran comedy "How I Met Your Mother" will indeed return next season -- and it will be the final one for the series.
The entire gang is set to return for the show's swan song. And patient viewers of the longrunning comedy will finally learn the identity of the enigmatic mother in the title.


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On behalf of the entire TradeSkillMaster team,
The Child's Play charity is a very popular charity among gamers. They work to provide video games to children's hospitals around the world. If you're unfamiliar with their work, I'd suggest you take a look at their website. The TradeSkillMaster team is very excited to announce our fundraising efforts for Child's Play and hope you will contribute!
How you can help:
You can help us raise money for this worthy cause in many ways.
- Donate through our ChipIn Above - We will DOUBLE all donations received through the ChipIn! The only downside here is that the donations will go to TSM and be made to Child's Play on your behalf by TSM and therefore are not tax-deductible. Unfortunately this is the only way we can track donations in order to match them, and ChipIn provides a fairly transparent way for us to do this.
- Vote in the Poll on the Forums - We will add $5 to our donation for every vote cast in the poll tied to our forum thread before the end of the year! This is the quickest and easiest way to show your support!
- Donate Directly - While we recognize that doing so is not feasible for all, if you can spare a few dollars, we highly encourage you to consider making your own donation to Child's Play.
- Spread the Word - Please link to this post on your blog and social media pages to help us spread the word. Our goal is not to just donate to a worthy cause, but to encourage others to join us in doing so; as we believe the collective gaming community can do more good than any single entity.
Why are we doing this?
TradeSkillMaster has received an overwhelming amount of support from the WoW community over the past couple of years and we love to give back whenever possible. Child's Play is an excellent charity doing amazing work and is a charity which all the TSM developers (Sapu, Drethic, Bart39) are thrilled to be able to support. Thanks to everybody who uses TradeSkillMaster and those who have generously donated over the past couple of months for making this possible.
Any other info?
TradeSkillMaster will contribute up to $2000 at the end of the fundraiser, on December 31st 2012. This includes the $5 per vote in the forum thread as well as our matching donations from the ChipIn fundraiser. For example, if we reach the goal of the ChipIn and receive $2000, we will double that and make a $4000 donation to Child's Play!
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---- — TRAVERSE CITY — Claire Elizabeth Johnson of Traverse City and Karl Anthony Skiba of Alpena were united in marriage on Oct. 20, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Citro from Immaculate Conception Church officiated at the 2 p.m. ceremony.
Emily Aldrich of Boulder, Colo., attended her friend as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Claire's sisters, Amity Aebig and Hannah Johnson, both of Traverse City, Amy Johnson of Macomb, Lindy Shelley of Chicago, and Emily Johnson of Royal Oak; and friends, Alex Alward of Austin, Texas, and ReAnn Gorton of Traverse City. Ruby Aebig and Kate Pierson, both of Traverse City, were flower girls.
Adam Carpenter of Marquette served as his friend's best man. Groomsmen were Karl's brothers, Greg Skiba of Kalamazoo and Pete Skiba of Winter Garden, Fla., and friends, Bill Johnson of Battle Creek, Tom Grace of Royal Oak, T.J. Carpenter of Marquette, Phil Flesher of Gaylord and Nick Stanek of Traverse City. Ushers were Brian Campbell of Muskegon and Adam Hainstock of Alpena, both friends of the groom.
Following the ceremony, the newlyweds greeted guests at a reception hosted at Timberlee Hills. They honeymooned in Riviera Maya, Mexico, and recently purchased their first home in Grand Blanc.
Claire is the daughter of Eric and Donna Johnson of Traverse City. She received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ferris State University and currently is employed as a financial aid specialist at Baker College.
Karl is the son of Pete and Lynne Skiba of Alpena. He received a bachelor's degree in human biology from Michigan State University and currently is employed as a medical sales representative.


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Sometime in March, school officials plan to sit down and discuss plans for a new high school in Athens.
Exactly when a new school will be built off U.S. 31 is unknown.
"We have to look at enrollment projections and trends and put together a plan based on that," Superintendent Dr. Orman Bridges Jr. said.
Once a new high school is built, it is possible the old high school will become the middle school.
"That has been discussed," Bridges said. "It has not been decided, it's just a possibility."
In the meantime, the school district is focused on the new Central Office under construction off U.S. 31, across the street from Athens High but north of Jack's Restaurant.
The building will finally consolidate the school system's current headquarters at the little red schoolhouse on East Washington Street and the offices at Athens Middle School on Clinton Street, creating much-needed space for school employees and giving parents one place to register students or address other school business.
"We were saying it would be open by May but we have now extended it to June," Bridges said. Hopefully, they can catch up and get it in by May."
Heavy winter rains slowed construction of the 17,000-square-foot, steel-framed office building. Still, personnel expect to be moved in before the 2012-13 school year begins in August.
"Workers have installed about half of the precast stone on the exterior," Bridges said. "The inside is beginning to take shape. You now get a feel for the size of the rooms."
The new Central Office stands on a 125-acre site that leaves room for growth, including the future high school.
Huntsville-based Pearce Construction is general contractor for the nearly $3 million project and Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood designed the building.
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City schools getting new office; 2nd high school
Sometime in March, school officials plan to sit down and discuss plans for a new high school in Athens.
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A Fifth Sunday Singing will be hosted by the Cox City Baptist Church on Sunday evening of Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. A fellowship with refreshments will follow. The "Little White Church" is located at 2443 Cox Cox City Road, 5 miles North of Highway 29 at the 13 Mile Road. .Bro. Bill Love invites people to bring along friends and come share in this time of praises in song. Please call Bro. Bill at 405-756-8830 for further information or for directions from Lindsay.


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A man was taken to the hospital following a home invasion in Omaha Friday afternoon.
According to police, two men knocked on the door of a home near 47th and Ellison around 1:30 p.m. When a man answered the door, the suspects pushed him down and forced their way inside.
The victim was taken to the hospital with undetermined injuries. Police say there is a language barrier, so they are still sorting through what happened.
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Literally every day, someone is being arrested for doing nothing more than taking a photograph in a public place. It makes no sense to me. Photography is an expression of free speech.
Since 9/11, there's been an incredible number of incidents where photographers are being interfered with and arrested for doing nothing other than taking pictures or recording video in public places.
It's not just news photographers who should be concerned with this. I think every citizen should be concerned.
Mickey H. Osterreicher, general counsel, National Press Photographers Association. New York Times Lens Blog, Criminalizing Photography
Professional and non-profressional photographers need to know their rights.
Here's a brief primer from us.
If you want to jump straight into the details, the ACLU writes about photographer rights here.
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For more than a year now, EFF has encouraged mainstream press publications like the New York Times to aggressively defend WikiLeaks' First Amendment right to publish classified information in the public interest and denounce the ongoing grand jury investigating WikiLeaks as a threat to press freedom.
Well, we are now seeing why that is so important: at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on July 11th, some members of Congress made it clear they also want New York Times journalists charged under the Espionage Act for their recent stories on President Obama's 'Kill List' and secret US cyberattacks against Iran. During the hearing, House Republicans "pressed legal experts Wednesday on whether it was possible to prosecute reporters for publishing classified information," according to the Los Angeles Times.
In addition, the Washingtonian's Shane Harris reported a month ago that a "senior" Justice Department official "made it clear that reporters who talked to sources about classified information were putting themselves at risk of prosecution."
Leaks big and small have been happening for decades—even centuries—and the most recent are comparable to several others. No journalist has ever been prosecuted under the Espionage Act and it has generally been accepted, even by Congress's own research arm, that the publication of government secrets by the press is protected speech under the First Amendment. Yet the government is actively investigating WikiLeaks and now threatening others for just that.
The mainstream media may see little in common with Assange's digital publication methods or his general demeanor, but what he is accused of is virtually indistinguishable from what other reporters and newspapers do every day: poke, prod, and cajole sources within the government to give up classified information that newspapers then publish to inform the public of the government's activities.
FJP: All so true. Read on.
Society underestimates the degree of bravery required to be a journalist. In the modern world, the notion of killing the messenger ought to just be a quaint metaphor, not a valid and accepted tactic. Freedom of speech is protected not even just for them to have leave to speak, but because the rest of us need to hear.
Kent, from Keene, N.H.
One of the 16,000 messages sent to the 70 journalists arrested during Occupy protests nationwide.
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For too long we have taken the First Amendment for granted, but increasingly we are taking responsibility for it. In the last few months, more than 40,000 Free Press members sent letters and made phone calls to their mayors, demanding that charges be dropped for the nearly 70 journalists who have been arrested while trying to cover Occupy protests nationwide.
We then asked people to write directly to the arrested journalists themselves, to stand with them and the organizations fighting to protect the First Amendment. Sixteen thousand people responded. This week we are delivering those messages to all those who have been detained.
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Today, students ages 14 to 22 who tweet creatively about the First Amendment – and use the hashtag #FreeToTweet – are eligible for a $5,000 scholarship.
The tweet-a-thon is a celebration of the 220th birthday of the Bill of Rights.
Learn more at FreeToTweet.org.
It's really a good day for journalism teachers and journalism students everywhere. This is just an incredibly, incredibly important reaffirmation of the rights of students. It was an absolute must-win for the independence of student journalism and we're very thankful the court got it right.
Frank LoMonte, Executive Director, Student Press Law Center, in a statement to the Chicago Tribune, Iowa court grants students broad free press rights.
Background: An Iowa school district disciplined the faculty advisor of a student newspaper after it ran an April Fools edition that included stories about a chemistry teacher running a meth lab, cheerleaders taking steroids and a doctored photo of a baby smoking in an article about the school's tobacco policy.
The school contended that the articles violated state law for student-run newspapers by promoting illegal activity.
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The court ruled that an Iowa law gives students greater free speech rights than those afforded under a 1988 U.S. Supreme Court decision that granted school administrators more leeway to censor student publications. Eight other states have similar laws or rules that grant students broad press rights, but Wednesday's decision marked the first time a U.S. court has interpreted any of them…
…While the decision only interprets the law in Iowa, it could affect debates and legal disputes in other states amid a growing movement to give students more rights, [LoMonte] said.
What if the price of having a vital, well-financed string of newspapers included rare, but inevitable, sexual predation of minors?
Not a tough call, right? But maybe more complicated than you think for the businesses involved.
David Carr, New York Times. Fighting Over Online Sex Ads.
Carr reports that Village Voice Media's Backpage.com, a classifieds site, is under fire from a coalition of religious leaders and the country's 51 attorneys general for its "adult" section. Each contends that the site has been used to traffic children.
Village Voice Media CEO Jim Larkin counters that the company is not responsible for the content that appears on the site, and has spent millions on human and technological resources to screen ads that feature minors.
In 2010 a similar coalition went after Craigslist about its adult section, leading the company to ban such advertising in the United States.
Last week the US Justice Department announced a crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries in California, arguing that federal law trumps state law with regard to controlled substances.
This week, a California US attorney is upping the ante, saying that she will prosecute any newspaper, radio or television station that advertises medical marijuana dispensaries.
Via California Watch:
U.S. Attorney Laura E. Duffy, whose district includes Imperial and San Diego counties, said marijuana advertising is the next area she's "going to be moving onto as part of the enforcement efforts in Southern California." Duffy said she could not speak for the three other U.S. attorneys covering the state but noted their efforts have been coordinated so far.
"I'm not just seeing print advertising," Duffy said in an interview with California Watch and KQED. "I'm actually hearing radio and seeing TV advertising. It's gone mainstream. Not only is it inappropriate – one has to wonder what kind of message we're sending to our children – it's against the law."
Federal law prohibits people from placing ads for illegal drugs, including marijuana, in "any newspaper, magazine, handbill or other publication." The law could conceivably extend to online ads; the U.S. Department of Justice recently extracted a $500 million settlement from Google for selling illegal ads linking to online Canadian pharmacies.
Duffy said her effort against TV, radio or print outlets would first include "going after these folks with … notification that they are in violation of federal law." She noted that she also has the power to seize property or prosecute in civil and criminal court.
Marijuana dispensary ads currently appear in a wide range of alternative publications, as well as mainstream ones such as the McClatchy-owned Sacramento Bee.
Nothing like First Amendment meeting Drug War meeting States Rights meeting Federal Authority to start the day.
A recent Knight Foundation study demonstrates that the more teenagers use social media, the greater their appreciation is for the US First Amendment.
The findings are rather dramatic. Back in the early social media days of 2006, 45% of teenagers surveyed said that the First Amendment "goes too far" in protecting citizens rights. Today, that number's down to 24%.
According to a press release accompanying the study, "There is a clear, positive relationship between social media use and appreciation of the First Amendment. Fully 91 percent of students who use social networking daily to get news and information agree that "people should be allowed to express unpopular opinions."
For the educators out there, Knight Foundation will release a teachers' guide for social media and the First Amendment on December 15 at the Newseum in Washington DC.
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TRAVERSE CITY — A blurring line between area high schools and community college is saving area students thousands of dollars on higher education.
A record number of high school students attend Northwestern Michigan College, while college instructors are now teaching at area high schools.
"My real goal is to graduate (from college) a year early," said Maggy Gordon, a Traverse City Central High School senior who began taking NMC classes last summer. "I'll save a lot of time and money."
The number of high school students at NMC jumped from 153 to 259 this year, a 69 percent increase, said Jim Bensley, NMC's outreach services director.
Jennifer Long, 17, is among them. When she walked into her NMC English class, she was surprised to recognize five other Traverse City Central High School students.
"I didn't think I was going to know anybody," said Long, a Central senior.
A key change: Michigan State University and the University of Michigan agreed last fall to accept class credits earned for both high school and college. Other state schools have long done so, said Nicholeen Frusti, NMC's learning coordinator for outreach services.
"They saw they were missing a very talented population of students in their schools," Frusti said.
Academic traffic is going both ways. NMC instructors are teaching college-level courses at Traverse City West High School, Suttons Bay Public Schools, Grand Traverse Academy, and Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District.
The blending of academic lines owes, in part, to a concept called early college. The program allows a student in specific studies to attend college in their "13th year" of high school for free.
Students must work closely with counselors early on. The key point is they must leave their 12th year of high school one credit shy of graduation. State money given to the high school pays the NMC college tuition, Frusti said.
Students can take NMC classes as early as ninth grade. The early college program begins in 11th grade.
The desired goal is to chalk up 60 credits and pay no tuition until junior year of college, Frusti said.
NMC has set up the early college path for 13 students at Suttons Bay, as well as 27 Traverse Bay Area ISD students.
NMC is in early college discussions with Traverse City Area Public Schools for students who are focusing on math, science and robotics, said TCAPS Superintendent Stephen Cousins.
Cousins conceded that the district loses a part of its $7,000-plus state grant for students who choose NMC classes. But the district wants to help motivated students accelerate their studies.
"I think it's a great opportunity," he said.
Gordon said there's a big difference between high school and college. As a 3.8 high school student, her first NMC semester was a "reality check," she said.
"I didn't four-point like I expected to do," Gordon said. "Many people drop out. My English 111 class went from 20 to eight students. It was crazy."
Gordon said she preferred NMC courses over her advanced placement classes, another option to earn advance college credit.
Kara Jarvis, a St. Francis senior, took sociology at NMC last fall. Like Gordon, she reported an eye-opening experience.
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Citizens of the World 2013
An exploration of world cultures through the eyes of the new generation
The 9th annual Citizens of the World International Exposition will take place November 7 through December 13, 2013. The Citizens of the World exhibit highlights incredible student, faculty and staff photography from their educational experiences abroad. Programming includes an international film series, educational panels and workshops, food, art, music and dance from around the world.
Join us in kicking off this exciting cultural celebration by attending the Citizens of the World opening reception on November 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in ArtStreet Studio D.
Campus Cultural Connections: Writing and Theorizing Human Rights
Tuesday, November 5
10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Sears Recital Hall - Jesse Philips Humanities Center
This panel will include a reading by Jonterri Gadson of her creative work on women's rights to their own bodies; a talk by Tereza Szeghi about the ways in which indigenous peoples throughout the Americas use literature as a means of articulating and advocating for their human rights; and a talk by Jamie Longazel about the rhetorical barriers Latino/a immigrants confront as they evoke rights claims in response to harsh anti-immigrant legislation.The three presenters also will offer some dialogue through which they make connections between their various projects as they each contribute to ongoing conversations about human rights and human rights activism. For more information, contact the Graul Chair in Arts and Languages at 937.229.3490
ArtStreet Wednesday Workshop: Sushi Making with the Japanese Student Association
Wednesday, November 6
7 to 9 p.m., ArtStreet Studio E
Come learn the art of sushi making as demonstrated by the Japanese Student Association! Presented in conjunction with the Center for International Programs as part of the Citizens of the World International Exposition. Register now through ArtStreet, or call 937-229-5101.
Citizens of the World: Opening Reception
Thursday, November 7
6 to 8 p.m., ArtStreet Studio D
Join us in kicking off the 9th annual Citizens of the World Photography exhibit! Refreshments and international cuisine will be provided for all guests in attendance.
Friday Film Series: Made in India
Friday, November 8
7 p.m.: Pre-film reception with filmmaker Rebecca Haimowitz, ArtStreet Studio D Gallery
8 p.m.: Film begins, ArtStreet Studio B
Presented by ArtStreet, the Center for International Programs and the India Foundation Endowment. A documentary about the human experiences behind the phenomenon of "outsourcing" surrogate mothers to India, exploring a complicated clash of families in crisis, reproductive technology and choice from a global perspective. For details, view the Made in India poster or contact ArtStreet at 937-229-5101
Kristallnacht Observance Ceremony
Monday, November 11
5 to 5:45 p.m., Immaculate Conception Chapel
This is the Fifth Annual UD Candlelight Observance of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, which marked the overt beginning of pogroms targeting German Jews at the beginning of the Holocaust. This year's observance features UD's World Music Choir.
Presented by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work. For more information, contact Laura Leming, FMI, at 937-229-2138
ArtStreet Wednesday Workshop: African Dance and Drum Circle with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Wednesday, November 13
7 to 8 p.m., ArtStreet Studio D
This workshop explores the richness of African culture from Mali and Senegal. Participants will experience the communal spirit of African dance through song, rhythm and movement. Community is inherent in many African dance forms, making this a perfect fit for beginners to advanced movers. Visit ArtStreet workshops for more information, or call 937-229-5101
Intercultural Talent Show
Wednesday, November 13
7 to 9 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
The 3rd annual Intercultural Talent Show allows both American and international students to share their culture's heritage through dancing, singing, rap, poetry and more. Come and witness the amazing talents of University of Dayton students in this entertaining and culturally enlightening experience brought to you by the Center for International Programs and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
World Rhythms Concert: Reggae Activist Taj Weekes
Thursday, November 14
8 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
General admission: $20; UD faculty, staff and alumni: $15; UD students and youth: $10
For tickets, visit the Kennedy Union Box Office or call 937-229-2545.
"I've always focused on reaching people, not just playing music," says reggae artist Taj Weekes, a St. Lucia native. As a result, Weekes and his ensemble Adowa infuse their music with a true social consciousness — making them the ideal guests on campus this fall. "I grew up listening to the power of music, the lyrical content. That's what matters," says Weekes. In his native St. Lucia, he listened to every song that poured from the family radio, from hard rock and reggae to country and classical. That eclectic mix has inspired his music — and drawn critical praise. His philanthropic efforts have also earned him notice: Weekes is recognized as a Goodwill Ambassador by The International Consortium of Caribbean Professionals (ICCP), and was awarded the St. Lucia House Foundation's Distinguished Humanitarian Award. For more information, contact the Arts Series at 937-229-2545.
Music, Camera, Action: Immigration and Identity in Contemporary Western European Society
A Campus Cultural Connections event
Monday, November 18
3 to 4:15 p.m., Sears Recital Hall - Jesse Philips Humanities Center
This interdisciplinary discussion will explore issues of multiculturalism in postwar France. Scholars Phillip Farris (Music), Nadya Tanova (Languages), and Laura Sextro (History) will lead a discussion about the expression of French immigrant identity as portrayed in film from the perspectives of music, cinema studies and history. For more information, contact the Graul Chair in Arts and Languages at 937-229-3955.
ArtStreet Wednesday Workshop: Guatemalan Worry Dolls with Leesa Haapapuro
Wednesday, November 20
7 to 9 p.m., ArtStreet Studio E
These small dolls, used to soothe fears or worries, are thought to date back to Mayan times. Artist Leesa Haapapuro, whose installation based sculptural works have been exhibited at ArtStreet in the past, believes that the process of making them can be cathartic. She will discuss her project Muñeca Quitapenas (No Worries) and show you how to make your own worry doll. Leesa is a sculptor, instructor and artist in Dayton, OH.
Arts Series presents Hammerstep Cypher: Performance in the Round
Wednesday, November 20
9 p.m., McGinnis Center
Free admission.
Dance is a powerful impulse—and Hammerstep has one of the freshest takes on this community-building art form. Founded by recent UD alumnus Garrett Coleman, Hammerstep is a phenomenal blend of urban moves with a percussive, step-dance tradition. Coleman and Hammerstep's Australian co-founder, Jason Oremus, are Irish step-dancing world champions: both hold multiple titles and have toured internationally. Now, the two have their own high-energy company that takes dance to the street — and invites everyone to get involved. Recently featured on America's Got Talent, Hammerstep's participatory dance-in-in-the-round event at McGinnis Center is one you won't want to miss. Contact the Arts Series at 937-229-2787 for more information.
ArtStreet Film Series Special Edition: Take Us Home
Thursday, November 21
7:30 p.m., Sears Recital Hall - Jesse Philips Humanities Center
Presented by ArtStreet, the UD Human Rights Studies Program and FilmDayton. Local filmmaker Aileen LeBlanc's documentary presents a personal, human look into the journey of Ethiopian Jews to Israel — an issue which is in the news now and soon to be in the hearts of all who care about injustice, race, immigration, acceptance and identity. Hosted by director Aileen LeBlanc.
Gamelan Ensemble with special guest Dr. David McDonnell
Sunday, November 24
7 p.m., Sears Recital Hall - Jesse Philips Humanities Center
The Gamelan Ensemble, directed by Dr. Heather MacLachlan, performs a traditional Javanese gamelan repertoire and newly composed music. For more information, contact the Department of Music at 937-229-3936.
At the Manger: World Nativity Traditions
November 30, 2013, to January 26, 2014
Roesch Library 1st, 2nd, 7th floors
The collections of the University of Dayton's Marian Library – International Marian Research Institute include thousands of nativities from around the world that reflect a variety of customs and traditions as they depict the story of Christ's birth and presence. During each Christmas season, hundreds of sets from our vast and diverse crèche collection are shown in exhibits on campus and throughout the community. The featured exhibits, shown on three floors of UD's Roesch Library building, have become an anticipated annual event – changing every year. For more information, contact University Libraries at 937-229-4094.
ArtStreet Wednesday Workshop: Holidays Around the World
Wednesday, December 4
7-9 p.m. ArtStreet Studio E
Join international students and ArtStreet's Happenings team to learn about holiday traditions around the world while creating your own unique gifts. Presented by ArtStreet and the Center for International Programs. Visit ArtStreet workshops for more information.


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An investigation into an alleged rape led Gwinnett County Police to a suspect in a string of convenience store burglaries.
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