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Caribbean Rice 'n' Shrimp Recipe
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- 1 package (8 ounces) Caribbean rice mix
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- Prepare rice mix according to package directions, omitting chicken. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Add asparagus, shrimp and tomato to rice; toss gently. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Caribbean Rice 'n' Shrimp in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006, p8
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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
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"I've been making this since it first came out in your magazine and love it! I can't find the Caribbean Rice Mix anymore so I just use Knorr Creamy Chicken Rice Mix. It's so easy and has a wonderful flavor."


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Mar 20 2013
Unnatural Selection
Cars and trucks have changed the cliff swallow.
For 30 years Charles Brown and his wife Mary Bomberger Brown have studied cliff swallows (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) in southwestern Nebraska. They've meticulously monitored, measured and banded the birds at their nests under bridges and overpasses and they've counted and measured the road killed birds.
Their attention to detail has paid off in an unexpected way.
Cliff swallows attach their mud nests to cliffs or bridges. In Nebraska where there are few cliffs, the swallows use busy highway overpasses. If the swallows aren't quick to fly up out of traffic they become road kill.
When the Browns began their study in 1982 they typically found 20 road killed cliff swallows per season, but since 2008 they've usually found less than five. The traffic has remained the same while the swallows' population has more than doubled, yet the road kill numbers dropped dramatically.
What changed? The swallows changed!
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The shorter-winged birds survive to breed, the long-winged birds do not. In only 30 years, traffic's unnatural selection has forced cliff swallows to evolve.
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I have read some internet articles on the Brotherhood, they don't seem to be as extreme as some portray them to be (Hannity) in fact Bin Laden broke with the group over a decade because of their peaceful stance. We will have to wait and see!
[QUOTE]Democracy supporters should not fear the Muslim Brotherhood
By Abdel Moneim Abou el-Fotouh
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Like Egyptians from all walks of life, we in the Muslim Brotherhood are taking part in the popular uprising to depose a repressive dictator. The overwhelming majority of Egyptians demand the immediate ouster of Hosni Mubarak and his regime.
Once this basic demand is met, we seek to share in the debate sweeping the country and to be part of the resolution, which we hope will culminate in a democratic form of government. Egyptians want freedom from tyranny, a democratic process and an all-inclusive dialogue to determine our national goals and our future, free of foreign intervention.
We are mindful, however, as a nonviolent Islamic movement subjected to six decades of repression, that patent falsehoods, fear mongering and propaganda have been concocted against us in Mubarak's palaces the past 30 years and by some of his patrons in Washington. Lest partisan interests in the United States succeed in aborting Egypt's popular revolution, we are compelled to unequivocally deny any attempt to usurp the will of the people. Nor do we plan to surreptitiously dominate a post-Mubarak government. The Brotherhood has already decided not to field a candidate for president in any forthcoming elections. We want to set the record straight so that any Middle East policy decisions made in Washington are based on facts and not the shameful - and racist - agendas of Islamophobes.
Contrary to fear-mongering reports, the West and the Muslim Brotherhood are not enemies. It is a false dichotomy to posit, as some alarmists are suggesting, that Egypt's choices are either the status quo of the Mubarak regime or a takeover by "Islamic extremists." First, one must make a distinction between the ideological and political differences that the Brotherhood may have with the United States. For Muslims, ideological differences with others are taught not to be the root cause of violence and bloodshed because a human being's freedom to decide how to lead his or her personal life is an inviolable right found in basic Islamic tenets, as well as Western tradition. Political differences, however, can be a matter of existential threats and interests, and we have seen this play out, for example, in the way the Mubarak regime has violently responded to peaceful demonstrators.
We fully understand that the United States has political interests in Egypt. But does the United States understand that the sovereign state of Egypt, with its 80 million people, has its own interests? Whatever the U.S. interests are in Egypt, they cannot trump Egyptian needs or subvert the will of the people without consequences. Such egotism is a recipe for disaster. With a little altruism, the United States should not hesitate to reassess its interests in the region, especially if it genuinely champions democracy and is sincere about achieving peace in the Middle East.
Looking forward, the Brotherhood is just one group among a diverse array of growing political factions and trends in Egypt, soon to compete with mutual respect in fair and free elections. We have participated in the "political process" such as it was under Mubarak's dictatorship. In the decades of his rule, we have embraced diversity and democratic values. In keeping with Egypt's pluralistic society, we have demonstrated moderation in our agenda and have responsibly carried out our duties to our electoral base and Egyptians at large.
Our track record of responsibility and moderation is a hallmark of our political credentials, and we will build on it. For instance, it is our position that any future government we may be a part of will respect all treaty obligations made in accordance with the interests of the Egyptian people.
Because we are an Islamic movement and the vast majority of Egypt is Muslim, some will raise the issue of sharia law. While this is not on anyone's immediate agenda, it is instructive to note that the concept of governance based on sharia is not a theocracy for Sunnis since we have no centralized clergy in Islam. For us, Islam is a way of life adhered to by one-fifth of the world's population. Sharia is a means whereby justice is implemented, life is nurtured, the common welfare is provided for, and liberty and property are safeguarded. In any event, any transition to a sharia-based system will have to garner a consensus in Egyptian society.
The people of Egypt will decide their representatives, their form of democratic government and the role of Islam in their lives. For now, as we verge on national liberation from tyranny, Egyptians in Tahrir "Freedom" Square and all over the country are hoping Americans will stand by them in this crucial hour.
Abdel Moneim Abou el-Fotouh, the author of "A Witness to the History of Egypt's Islamic Movement," is secretary general of the Arab Medical Union and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. He served on the group's guidance council for 25 years. [/QUOTE]
Seems relveant to current events.
I have read some internet articles on the Brotherhood, they don't seem to be as extreme as some portray them to be (Hannity) in fact Bin Laden broke with the group over a decade because of their peaceful stance. We will have to wait and see!
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There are A LOT worse groups that can take hold of Egypt than the Muslim Brotherhood.... a lot
[QUOTE=FreshBaked 24 7;3956720]There are A LOT worse groups that can take hold of Egypt than the Muslim Brotherhood.... a lot[/QUOTE]
That's not saying much...these folks aren't exactly a freedom-democracy- woman's rights loving type of group.
A Muslim brother from the 'hood favoring the Muslim Brotherhood-
[B][I]quelle surprise[/I][/B]
[QUOTE=PatriotReign;3956790]That's not saying much...these folks aren't exactly a freedom-democracy- woman's rights loving type of group.[/QUOTE]
Yeah but they arn't a bomb the US/war with Israel kinda group either, I could give two f*cks about anything else, and if a strong constitution is placed that makes them a true democracy it won't matter
[QUOTE=FreshBaked 24 7;3956863]Yeah but they arn't a bomb the US/war with Israel kinda group either,[/QUOTE]
Actually, they are. :erm:
[QUOTE=quantum;3957423]Actually, they are. :erm:[/QUOTE]
When have they ever been violent? They've been apart of the egyptian government, the same government that was our "ally" for all these years and not one violent act
According to our Director of National Intelligence, testifying before Congress:
"The term 'Muslim Brotherhood' ... is an umbrella term for a variety of movements, in the case of Egypt, a very heterogeneous group, largely secular, which has eschewed violence and has decried Al Qaeda as a perversion of Islam," Clapper said.
[QUOTE=Warfish;3957449]According to our Director of National Intelligence, testifying before Congress:
"The term 'Muslim Brotherhood' ... is an umbrella term for a variety of movements, in the case of Egypt, a very heterogeneous group, largely secular, which has eschewed violence and has decried Al Qaeda as a perversion of Islam," Clapper said.[/QUOTE]
When people complain and scream "Well if extremism and fringe groups aren't the real voice of Islam then where is that 'large moderate' group we always hear about speaking out against them?!?!?!" It's referred to the Muslim Brotherhood, they're the moderate group we've been waiting for to grow some teeth and stand up.
[QUOTE=FreshBaked 24 7;3957460]the Muslim Brotherhood, they're the moderate group we've been waiting for.[/QUOTE]
We'll see, won't we?
[QUOTE=Warfish;3957491]We'll see, won't we?[/QUOTE]
Well yeah of course, anything can happen for better or worse, I'm just commenting that things could be a lot worse. The fact that the 18 days of protest were both popular and peaceful is enough to be a tiny bit optimistic... but it's never that simple in the middle east
For the uninformed out there, and you know who you are, just a few
MB are unindicted co-conspirators to terror along with ISNA CAIR and
other cult front groups.
Hamas is a wing of MB.
MB has always been linked to murder and tyranny.
Their credo is Allah is our objective; the Quran is our constitution, the Prophet is our leader; [COLOR=black]Jihad [/COLOR]is our way; and death for the sake of Allah is the highest of our aspirations."
[QUOTE=Jungle Shift Jet;3958458]Allah is our objective; the Quran is our constitution, the Prophet is our leader; Jihad is our way; and death for the sake of Allah is the highest of our aspirations."[/QUOTE]
I've heard exactly this, a hundred times, on the radio.
What the source for this claim? Just curious, I have to assume it's their own website, right?


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A UFO has disrupted air traffic in Bremen for three hours. There is no question that it was real, as it was observed physically and on radar. It was never identified, and stopped air traffic while it hovered silently in the flight path for hours.
What if this happened over JFK? The US government would probably come up with some lie that would be slavishly transmitted by the captive media, but what if it happens over 10 airports? 20? What will they do then?
Let's hope!
This report suggests it was far from silent...


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New Wine & Dessert Bar on Shattuck @ Hearst?
Does anyone know anything about the wine and dessert bar that just put a "proposed development" sign up across the street and just south of the soon-to-be Corso (a Rivoli venture), in one of the brand new condo/retail spaces?
re: Robert Lauriston
Hopefully Liaison, Corso and Cioccolata di Vino will bring enough critical mass to this section of Shattuck to make it buzz a little. I hope so, since I live just west of there!
Thank you for your interest! I am the owner of the future Cioccolata Di Vino, a dessert and wine cafe. Offerings will include specialty desserts and a small plates menu. The wine list will be primarily Old World, with an Italian focus. I will also have a nice selection of dessert wines and ports, as well as a variety of specialty hot chocolates. I hope to begin construction in May and open over the summer.
I look forward to being part of a great neighborhood!
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re: habibi
Thanks for the report it is open. Have you been back ... anyone else been?
They website says they have hot chocolate drinks.
Has anyone tried any of the Italian dishes such as the frittata, sandwiches or soup?
The cheese and salami plates sound good
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This place came up in another thread, so I wanted to post here, where it won't be buried amongst unrelated discussions of other places.
We got a lemon tart to go from here the other night, and it was OK, though I like the simple, classic lemon bar from Bakesale Betty a lot more (and for like half the price). At $6.50, you're paying fancy restaurant dessert prices--you're paying for ambiance and service, which isn't the best deal if you're just grabbing something to go.
It does seem like a quaint little place to maybe have a light dinner with wine and dessert. I agree with habibi that the atmosphere seems quite pleasant (potentially romantic, even), and many of their small plate offerings sound appealing. The women we talked to (one of whom was the owner, I believe) spoke especially highly of their dessert wine selection. I'd like to go back sometime and give dining in a try.
They seem like nice people, and it'd be great if the place did well. Granted, it was a Tuesday night, but the entire place was empty when we went by...


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Staff Photo by Dan Henry/Chattanooga Times Free Press Calhoun High School kicker Adam Griffith (99) nails a field goal putting them into overtime against Buford during the second half of play Friday evening at the Georgia Dome. The Yellow Jackets lost the Georgia class AA championship game to the Wolves for the third straight year with a final score of 24-31.
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"If you miss on a kicker," Lamb says, "it's not like you can play him at another position. They have to be really sure to offer someone as a junior, and I know they think Adam is a special talent. The good thing about evaluating a kicker is that they can perform their skills at a camp, whereas with a position player you can only do so much."
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Lindsey Young is a sports writer at the Chattanooga Times Free Press who started work at the Chattanooga News-Free Press 24 years ago. He covers the Northwest Georgia prep beat and NASCAR. Lindsey's hometown is Ringgold, Ga., and he graduated from Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School. He received an associate's degree from Dalton Junior College (now Dalton State) and a bachelor's degree in communications from UTC. He has won several writing awards, including two Tennessee Sports ...
As a BAMA fan i couldnt be more excited about this kid!! i was talking about him at work today!! having a great kicking game is such a crucial part of winning championships...games can easlity come down to a field goal...so happy Coach Saban saw the importance of getting Adam to Tuscaloosa and so blessed Adam decided to committ...ROLL TIDE BABY!!!


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It was going to début during the October 28th episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, but like so many other things before it, the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer managed to worm its way out on to the World Wide Web. As quickly as sites could get the trailer online, among the first places to go live with it was comic news site, Comic Book Resources. Disney asked them (in what I imagine was in the … Continue reading


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Heidi Montag is soooo funny. I mean really, this lady sure has one well-established New Year resolution and is holding onto it like crazy. She desperately wants the world to know that she looks good in a bikini, and is probably pissed off that she spent all that money on enhancing her boobs ( and not only, but thankfully her nose job and plumped-up lips are not too visible in these shots) and no one is taking notice. And before you believe there's some deja-vu involved here, no, this is a new "Heidi Montag is naked" post, and this is not the "sexy" photo spread Heidi did for Maxim. No, this is your plain, run of the mill, staged "Heidi goes to the beach" photo session. And if you take a look at these photos, you'll probably end up rolling on the floor laughing at just how fake this whole "here, snap my boobs" trip to the beach is.
I mean yes, I admit Heidi is hot - I mean, her body is hot and she'd probably be getting much better press if she just kept her mouth shut and took some more posing lessons. I mean, for heaven's sake, she acts as if the cameras are rolling all around her every second - not to mention the "look at how beautiful I am, I'm the queen of the universe" attitude that makes me wish I hadn't had such a heavy breakfast. Maybe acting in a "reality" show has messed with her perception of what's real and what's not, and believe me, when it comes to these shots, everything is as fake as can be. Just look at the expression on Heidi's face, the way her lips are half-parted (pretty much as in the Maxim shots - I think someone told her keeping your mouth half-open and looking like you're having an orgasm makes you look sexy), the eyes, the body language - it's all staged, and she has done a not-so-good job of it.
And don't even get me started on her poses! We have all the classic ones: the "running down the beach, Pamela Anderson-style", the "sitting on the rocks, boobs thrust forward" pose, along the classic "here, honey, rub some lotion onto my back", "fake orgasm" and "mermaid under the stars, one hand above the head" romantic poses. Yes, Heidi sure has been doing some research into the matter, but really, in the words of a TV drama series character, read less, more TV. I'm sure Heidi is merely perfecting her technique here, and not really making use of her full potential. But when that happens, we all better run for cover...
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One of the ideas being floated around right now has Mark Henry doing his rumored heel turn at Hell in a Cell 2014. WWE has planted the seeds by having Henry helping Big Show out in his feud against Alexander Rusev and Lana. The belief is that management wants to use the feud to put Rusev closer to the main event scene, while protecting Big Show, which can be done if Henry turns and costs him the match at the pay per view.
October 15, 2014
After doing a heel turn and joining the Bullet Club not too long ago, Jeff Jarrett returned to New Japan and continued the story line this week. The former world heavyweight champion crashed a press conference and declared himself as the Chairman of the Bullet Club. Jarrett has a business relationship with New Japan, so the story could transition over to Global Force Wrestling as well.
October 13, 2014
Those that watched Summerslam 2014 saw Nikki Bella doing her much rumored heel turn. She is expected to work in that role on television going forward. However, WWE did something peculiar at a live event in Sacramento over the weekend. Nikki worked as a baby face. She teamed up with Emma to defeat Alicia Fox and Layla El. The face team even attacked Rosa Mendes, who was portraying a heel character. No word yet on why WWE opted to do this.
August 24, 2014
During a recent video interview with Supertraining Gym in Sacramento, John Cena was asked about a potential heel turn, something that fans have been speculating about for years online. The former WWE champion flat out stated that it will never happen. Cena said that he had it in him to make it work, but management will never pull the trigger on such a move because it does not make sense for business.
August 24, 2014
It looks like WWE will be utilizing the relationship between Cameron and her boyfriend a bit more during the next season of Total Divas. The belief is that something drastic will happen, where the couple will either break up or do a wedding. The heel turn and split from Naomi Knight was designed to put more attention into her character on the reality television show next season.
July 28, 2014
There are those backstage in WWE that are skeptical of the idea of doing a heel turn for Kofi Kingston, who has long been regarded as the ultimate baby face. Since he does a lot of the charity work for the company, some are afraid that it will affect that aspect of his job as well. There are rumors floating around that WWE does not have finalized plans for the new stable that also consists of Xavier Woods and Big E Langston.
July 26, 2014
One of the ideas being floated around backstage in WWE is to turn Nikki Bella into a heel. The story would be that Stephanie McMahon finally gets to her by getting Nikki to believe that Brie Bella has left her hanging. Nikki would grow tired of being abused by the Authority, so she ends up doing a heel turn against her sister. The story would more than likely be featured on Total Divas as well.
July 22, 2014
In a sign that management might have forgiven her, Emma was not only given a match on WWE Main Event this week, but she was also given a victory over Cameron, who recently did a heel turn. Rumors floated around that the company was not going to be utilizing her on television after she was arrested for shoplifting, but it looks like WWE is attempting to avoid further attention to the incident by going about as usual.
July 16, 2014
Earlier in the year, WWE had plans on doing a heel turn for Sheamus, in order to bring a little more life back into his stale character. The company even attempted the move on television, but it was botched and the majority of fans did not realize that it had taken place. Rumors going around now is that WWE has completely scrapped the idea. Sheamus will continue to work as a baby face US champion until they can decide on something for him to do.
July 6, 2014
With AJ Lee finally making her return to WWE, the competition in the divas division just got a bit tougher. Someone is going to be losing television time. Naomi Knight and Cameron appear to be safe, as they have a heel turn story line in progress. Summer Rae and Layla El appear to have their weekly television spots secured for the time being. Paige is going to be working a program against AJ, so she should be fine. The belief is that Alicia Fox will be the one demoted, even though her character was gaining a little bit of momentum over the last couple of weeks.
July 5, 2014
Rumors are floating around right now that Cameron will be doing a heel turn at Money in the Bank 2014. She will more than likely cost Naomi Knight her chance at the WWE Divas Championship. There is also speculations that the incident will then lead to a triple threat match at WWE Battleground 2014, which would also feature Paige as the champion still.
June 27, 2014
While it has yet to reach television, the heel turn for the Miz has been going for a couple of weeks now at WWE live events. It also appears that he will be given a new gimmick to work with upon his return to Monday Night Raw and Smackdown. Miz has been testing out a new heel persona, where he plays a cocky movie star. It's a play on real life, as the former WWE champion recently completed a new film.
June 22, 2014
In a sign of how quickly the heel turn decision was made, WWE still has yet to figure out what new gear Seth Rollins will be wearing now that he is a solo performer. That is one of the reasons why he still continues to wear the same gear as his former partners in the Shield, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. Since it is viewed as one of the top priorities backstage, you can expect WWE to produce something new for him to wear soon enough.
June 13, 2014
Rumors going around is that WWE decided to do a heel turn for Seth Rollins at the last minute because they wanted to generate some hype and spike up the television ratings. If that's the case, then management is sure to be disappointed because Monday Night Raw actually lost some viewers this week. It wasn't a big loss, but many were expecting a huge increase.
June 11, 2014
Now that he is done filming his movie, the Miz is expected to be back on Monday Night Raw this week. The former WWE champion jumped back on the road over the weekend and worked a live event match against Sheamus. The belief is that he was warming up for the return tonight. Rumors have been floating around that Miz will also be doing a heel turn upon his return.
June 9, 2014
Ever since the shocking heel turn by Seth Rollins against Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns took place on Monday Night Raw, there has been a lot of speculations as to when WWE would have the former Shield partners fighting one another. As of right now, the strongest rumors are that Rollins and Ambrose will be facing one another at Money in the Bank 2014, while Rollins and Reigns will have their match at WWE Battleground 2014.
June 8, 2014
There have been sparse rumors over the last year that WWE was going to do a heel turn with the Miz, and it looks like that might be happening soon. While working a live event in Wisconsin over the weekend, Miz did a match against Sheamus. The former world heavyweight champion even cut a heel promo, which is viewed by many as practice before doing it on television.
June 8, 2014
Reports are surfacing now that Vince McMahon made the decision to do a heel turn with Seth Rollins on Sunday afternoon, shortly before Payback 2014. The belief is that he pulled the trigger on the move as a response to the low ratings that Monday Night Raw has received over the last couple of weeks. WWE is hoping that this provides a quick boost to the numbers.
June 5, 2014
Ever since it happened on Monday Night Raw, WWE fans have been raving about the Seth Rollins heel turn because it was considered a surprise to many. The reason for that, however, is because it was a surprise to those backstage as well. The script for the show did not include that segment initially. John Cena and Kane were supposed to be in the final spot, but WWE quickly changed their minds and had Rollins turn on Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns instead.
June 4, 2014
In a pleasantly surprising move on Monday Night Raw, Seth Rollins did an unexpected heel turn and betrayed the Shield. As Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns were preparing to face off with Triple H and Randy Orton, Rollins shocked the WWE Universe by nailing his longtime partners with several steel chair shots. He stood tall with Orton and HHH afterwards to end the episode.
June 2, 2014
As many of you already now, Diamond Dallas Page has found a great deal of success after professional wrestling. His yoga program has been purchased by thousands of people worldwide, and the business has been thriving. The former world heavyweight champion has hired a new instructor in former ECW star Stevie Richards, who will be relocating to Atlanta to start his full time job soon.
November 20, 2014
A status update on Twitter from Diamond Dallas Page, where he provides an update on the condition of Jake Roberts.
August 28, 2014
With so many people praising the yoga system that Diamond Dallas Page created, it's pretty easy to find compliments and feel good stories on social media sites. The latest person to give him praise is Jesse Sorensen, the former TNA star who seriously injured his neck during a match. Sorensen stated that the DDP system helped him get his neck back in order.
August 16, 2014
Next month, Booker T will be holding the first ever internet pay per view event for his Reality of Wrestling promotion, and he's calling in a big name to help him out. Diamond Dallas Page has signed on to make an appearance at the show. The former WCW champion is unlikely to be wrestling at the event, but he could take part in a physical altercation in an in ring segment.
June 9, 2014
A familiar face recently showed up at the Accountability Crib. Chris Jericho stopped by the house that is now famous for hosting Jake Roberts and Scott Hall as the duo cleaned up their lives, thanks in large part to the assistance of Diamond Dallas Page. Jericho was there to do a podcast interview with Roberts and DDP, which will be airing soon.
May 24, 2014
There are a lot of rumors floating around right now about Scott Hall, with many believing that he has fallen off the wagon again after some vague comments from Jake Roberts and Diamond Dallas Page. We do know that Hall was in the hospital this week. While many are speculating that it has something to do with drugs or alcohol, the former Intercontinental Champion is stating that he was only there for a heart checkup.
May 24, 2014
A picture of Diamond Dallas Page and TNA president Dixie Carter at the Bellator 120 pay per view in Memphis over the weekend.
May 18, 2014
After turning his life around, it appears that Scott Hall might be regressing a bit. News broke out recently that the former WWE star canceled out on an event in California. Hall cited medical issues as a reason. However, both Jake Roberts and Diamond Dallas Page have made statements recently that make it seem like there is more to the Hall situation than we currently know right now.
May 17, 2014
A video from Diamond Dallas Page, where the former WCW star paid tribute to Lee Marshall, whose death recently brought his name back into the conscious of professional wrestling fans.
May 6, 2014
Since he has been able to get so many people to convert to his workout system in the United States, Diamond Dallas Page is now focused on expanding his yoga empire into Canada. The former WWE star will be heading up to British Columbia this weekend for a workshop, and the belief is that he will be picking up quite a few customers on Sunday.
May 1, 2014
A tribute video of the Ultimate Warrior, whose death stunned WWE fans all over the world, by Diamond Dallas Page.
April 25, 2014
"First of all, I wanted to leave. Oh my god, this woman was so nice to me when I walked in there. Once she started hitting me with that deal, I got scared. I go 'Oh my god, she set me up, so should I get up and walk away? How is that going to make the business look?' I breathed, I focused on breathing. The only thing I could think of at that time was that WWE has the best wellness program, better than the NBA, NFL, MLB, so I think that is fighting for the company. I thought about firing back at her (Nancy Grace), but it was a really weird situation. I can't put that bitch over. I can't talk about her anymore, I want to strangle her. The last thing I want to be is in that position. The way it was told to me is that I saw four questions. I said 'I don't know about this' and Nancy Grace said 'No, it's gonna be a feel good piece.' When I walked in there, she was so sweet to me. She totally set me up." - Diamond Dallas Page talks about Nancy Grace
April 25, 2014
During a recent interview, Diamond Dallas Page revealed that Jake Roberts no longer lives with him. Prior to moving out and getting his own place, the WWE legend was living for free with DDP, who was helping Roberts get his life back on track after years of addiction and abuse. Page had done the same thing for Scott Hall, who has been living on his own for the last year now.
April 23, 2014
While a lot of names have surfaced in rumors as possible candidates to join Jeff Jarrett in Global Force Wrestling, a name that can be ruled out is Diamond Dallas Page. While the former world heavyweight champion has kept himself in great shape, he has no interest in bring a wrestler again. His main focus right now is on his yoga business.
April 21, 2014
There are rumors going around that WWE has instructed their performers and former employees to avoid having any contact with Nancy Grace. Vince McMahon was said to be rather furious at how she handed the death of the Ultimate Warrior and how she blindsided Diamond Dallas Page. No official memo was sent out or anything, but word is spreading among the industry.
April 19, 2014
A video clip of Triple H calling Diamond Dallas Page to inform him that Jake Roberts would not be allowed to work Royal Rumble 2014, but that he would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame during Wrestlemania 30.
April 11, 2014
"I went on Nancy Grace last night expecting to discuss Warrior the man. Had I known the only topic discussed would be steroids I would not have participated. At the time I was also unaware of the list that was shown to the viewing audience. To imply that all of the wrestlers on that list died from steroids was wrong and for that they owe the families an apology. Again, my only intention was to discuss Warrior the man and share some stories about how dedicated he was to the wrestling business. I am saddened that was not what happened and my thoughts remain with his family." - Diamond Dallas Page discusses Nancy Grace interview
April 10, 2014
Since they're both being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this weekend, Scott Hall and Jake Roberts decided to throw a little party at the House of Blues in New Orleans on Friday night. Big Show, Diamond Dallas Page and Ric Flair were all on hand to celebrate with Hall and Roberts. All five of them even went up on the stage together.
April 6, 2014
The hot rumor heading into this weekend is that CM Punk will be at Wrestlemania 30. First, Steve Austin made the prediction that the former world heavyweight champion will be at the pay per view. Now, Diamond Dallas Page is doing the same in an interview with Wrestle Talk TV. Both Austin and DDP have connections backstage, so there might be some merit to their predictions on Punk.
April 4, 2014
With much of the wrestling world in the state of Louisiana this weekend, Mr Anderson will be in New Orleans as well. Instead of working Wrestlemania 30, though, he will be making an appearance at WrestleCon, along with several dozens of other big name performers like Goldberg, Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page and Scott Hall.
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Release Date: April 17, 2012
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Zedd began producing electronic club music in 2009 to much and quick acclaim. After a peroid of only a few months he attained a remarkable level and went on to win two Beatport remix contests, the "Armand Van Helden / Strictly Rhythm Remix Contest", and the "Fatboy Slim / Skint Remix Contest"! This was the foundation for Zedd to release several official remixes for artists such as Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, P. Diddy, Skrillex and Swedish House Mafia on labels including mau5trap, Interscope, Atlantic and EMI.
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RE: Florine Gussie
He married a Sarah Right?
I just so happen to be working on some of the Bucy aka Busey Family starting with Paul (The first one in America). Comparing some notes and adding some info.
Flo was my Great Aunt. My Grandfather was her younger brother. Otis Borden (aka Nine) Bucy.
"Nine" was a nickname he got when he lost a big toe as a kid.
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No she went back to the name White. Believe John White was her True Love. And they had a baby that died when he was about a year old. How are we related?
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I was looking for a relative and have no idea where he died. I had a hit on one of the memorials you created that looked promising but I'll need to do more research. I looked at your profile and some of the other memorials you have put up. I would like to say, may the Lord bless you abundantly for your work on finding and preserving history not just for yourselves but for others. It is people like you that brighten my days, lift my spirits and help to to keep on look and believing I will one day find the family members I am looking for.
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Astro Raps, Rewrites a Michael Jackson Classic on The X Factorby Hilton Hater at . Comments
Astro made a Michael Jackson track very much his own on The X Factor last night.
The young rapper changed up the lyrics to "Black or White," a bold move that earned praise from the panel, as LA Reid told Astro he likely made the Jackson family "proud," while Simon Cowell gushed over how the finalist made the song younger and added a great new hook.
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Other impressive performances on the night included:
- Melanie Amaro's "Earth Song."
- Chris Rene's "I'll Be There."
- Drew Ryniewicz's "Billie Jean."
ASTRO is THE "CHILD" to bring HIP HOP back to it's ROOTS!!!!! NOTHING BUT PRAISE AND HONOR BELONGS TO HIM!!! ASTRO can LEARN BREATH CONTROL!!!! ITS HIS WORDS,His DRIVE,his passion that makes him stand out!THAT in 2011 a 15 year old CHILD can be THINKING LIKE THAT,with ALL THe "STUFF"that STILL IS "GONG ON"!!!! ASTRO IS A LEADER FOR THE FUTURE OF THIS WORLD!! STAY REAL AND TRUE TO YOURSELF BABY BOY!!! IT WAS A HONOR TO GET to HEAR YOU!! i will buy your CD!!!
Bibi, you can't be seriously that clueless to think that he is a kid with many issues. He has dreams that the day will be different???? Are you freakin seriously? All I can say is you are more clueless than him as to who he is and what he represents. You brought up Jay-Z signing him. Well, let me remind you that this is the same kid that during the audition rounds said, that Jaz-Z had nothing on him. That he will surpass what Jay-Z is in 5 years! Go back and watch those audition tapes. To disrespect an artist who had done so much more for music than he will ever do, shows you a kid with DREAMS as you call it? Give me a break. He is an immature, disrespectful kid who makes excuses as to why he is the way that he is. This kid has a lot of issues and what makes it worst is his do called supports, condones this behavior. To be an adult and support this behavior, you are the one that should be ashamed of yourself.
He should have been the first to go since he has not once SUNG! He is a brat, with a bad attitude, and last nights song when he left off "or White" when it should have been "it doesn't matter if you're black or white," shows his disdain for white people. Michael Jackson would NOT have been proud of him in that song! So glad that little twit is gone! AstroNOT!
@lance, notice that he says WHITE before the first chorus and at the end? Its a fast paced rap which will only thrive on breath control. He doesnt say WHITE in the chorus because he has to catch his breath for his next set of lines... listen and notice that he;ld struggle if he says white... also in the second verse notice how he stops before he says "He had a dream" its all breath control tactics...
one thing this kid is the future you ppl need to grow up he just made history the song black and white he made it his own let me see you do that i dont think so so all you haters should be ashamed he is only a kid with dreams that the world be different but i forget their so much racism in this world that anyone who trys to change it you guys flip all you ASTRO HATERS SHOULD GO SCREW EACHOTHER cause you all made a kid dream be postponed not cancelled postponed cause he will be it ..... jay-z wat are u waiting for signed this boy asap
Astro im sooo sad youu Left i loved your rapping if youu make it big i'll buy your CD anyday.... And for all you haters thats coming on Astro fall back .... Cuz he out here doing his THANGG Btw Astro your a cutie !
Ummm astro your soo cutee!!! Marry me!!(:
OMG people people please get a life. You are living a hell bound life. Forget the color thing and live. Slavery days are 0VER we can read now.LOL
why does astro not say "white" when the black or white line comes up???? got something against white people. i'm sure i'd be harrassed if i left "black' out on national tv.
yuk! all black, no white. this kid sucks.


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text: Associated Press Uses Americans Renouncing Citizenship as Basis to Bash US Print article Send a Tip by William Bigelow 28 Apr 2014 post a comment The Associated Press, in what seems like an attempt to write a U.S.-bashing article, notes breathlessly that in 2013, almost 3,000 Americans either renounced their citizenship or terminated their permanent residency in the U.S. Those 3,000 people comprise less than .00001% of American citizens, but AP uses that paltry number to try to impugn America for more than just high taxes. Although AP states, " …. most are widely assumed to be driven by a desire to avoid paying taxes on hidden wealth," the very next sentence reads, "The reality, though, is more complicated." Just to hammer home the point, the article adds, "But some of those surrendering citizenship say their reasons are as much about life as about taxes, particularly since the U.S. government does not tax Americans abroad on their first $96,600 in yearly income." According to John Richardson, a Toronto lawyer who advises people on expatriation, the decisions to give up American citizenship "are driven by a whole range of emotional considerations. ... You've got anger, you've got fear, you've got a strong sense of indignation. For many of these people, this is not a tax issue at all." What are some of the reasons AP delineates as cause for renouncing citizenship? Ostensible reason: America is a nation of rampant income inequality. AP cites Norman Heinrichs-Gale, who moved to Austria with his wife and children. Which quote does AP use to illustrate his desire to eschew his American identity? Try this: when he visited America, "I never forget going into a grocery store and just being stunned by my choice of cereals. I was stunned by just the pace of life compared to what we have here, stunned by the extremes of wealth and poverty that I encountered." Possible real reason: "The family was tired of renewing visas and work permits." Ostensible reason: Racism. Quincy Davis III's played professional basketball in Europe, then later was offered a job playing for a Taiwanese pro team. What's the quote AP uses from him? "When you think about who I am as a black guy in the U.S., I didn't have opportunities. You get discriminated against over there in the South. Here everyone is so nice. They invite you into their homes, they're so hospitable. ... There's no crime, no guns. I can't help but love this place." Possible reason: Wasn't offered a job playing basketball for enough money in the U.S. Of course, AP has to acknowledge the obvious: that for most of those people renouncing their U.S. citizenship, the reason is indeed high taxes. The article admits, The government's pursuit of tax evaders among Americans living abroad is indeed driving the jump in abandoned citizenship, experts say." Of course it is; the federal government, with the help of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, is tracking down those who live overseas and do not report their assets to the IRS. That effort is triggering the renunciation of American citizenship by more people. But in order to reflect its anti-American values, AP seizes the isolated few with grudges against the U.S. to attack a country that welcomed more than 7,800 new citizens in July of 2013.


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Most of the teachers are just not good, they don't set any positive example. Besides, quite often the lessons are filled with unrelated to the subject activities to say the least, at times plain goofing around internet by the teachers. Academic program is very poor. Most of the subjects are taught without using the textbook, in very unorganized and confusing fashion. The kids are told to use Internet as a resource, which is full of untrue and not appropriate information. Some extracurricular activities are all right. Bottom line: this school is way overrated.
I think this school deserves a current review. This is our third year at HMS, and we couldn't be more thrilled with our experience here. From academics, to arts, and after school opportunities, we have found helpful and caring staff at every turn. I believe getting involved has been a key to our son's success, having joined the xcountry and swim teams, plus jazz band and honor band and apex/honors classes. Compared to the other middle schools in the area, this is the ONLY school I would want my kids to go to. Teachers are engaged and responsive whenever you have questions, and they truly want their students to excel.
As an alum of this school (over a decade ago), I would like to bring to attention the fact that this was one of the most hierarchical schools I have attended. Under the radar bullying and name-calling occurred consistently, particularly if one did not belong/was an outsider, and no teacher stepped in to hold students accountable. Additionally, in my grammar class, teaching was mainly absent. Each day was spent working alone in our workbooks with minimal grammar instruction. The rest of class time was spent on "Brain Quest" games. I do want to give kudos to the parent volunteers, particularly volunteers who assisted with student clubs, such as Odyssey of the Mind. Parent volunteers at this school were dedicated and enthusiastic about education that occurred outside of the classroom. I do hope that the school environment (whether social or academic) has changed such that each student is cared for and taught with excellence as the school's reputation asserts.
Excellent academics and a nice atmosphere. School is very structured, which is good. Almost no discipline problems
Houston Middle School is probably the best public middle school in Shelby County, Tennessee. The teachers are interested in teaching and are very good with the students, the parents are very supportive of the faculty effort, and the students seem to really enjoy learning. Sadly, that is not the case in many of the public schools in the Memphis area.
The system is unorganized but otherwise it is a great school for academics and a little bit for sports
I have found the school to be wonderful for acedemics. Most of the teachers use creative and traditional methods of conveying information. Both of my children (one in 6th and one in 8th) are thriving at their interests. I feel that my 8th grader is more that prepared to meet the challenges of high school.
great school. teachers are very nice and helpful. they do not punish you for something you did. food is 'ok'. they offer after school tutoring which is nice. overall a great school.
First off, I'm an 8th grader here at Houston. All I can say is, I've been here for 3 years and the school is completely and thoroughly unprepared to bring us into highschool. They care less about academics than extracurriculars, which is super, but their share of extracurriculars barely balance our needs. Also, the school is--well cheap. School foods are horrible and the cafeteria staff cheat money out of students faster than rabbits. The teachers themselves get better lunches than the students and the repairment levels of the school are horrible. Some teachers are also really well, unsufficient. Our gym teachers practically find something out of a book for us to do and sits there while they shout out commands of running, exercising and other things while they, themselves are always on the computer, barely watching us.
Well for starters ive gone to houston for 3 years now am a current 8th grader and i dont like this school. academic programs are out the window. if your behind they leave you behind. Extracurricular activites hahaha well you have to be a snotty cheerleader for that. no softball, no soccer, and volleyball a mom made our jerseys and we had 3 games and our coach never showed up. My bff quit. my parents are not involved and nobodys parents are.
I just graduated from this school today.I think its a great school.The onlt problem I had was that there wasn't enough after school activities. I'm a softball player and they didn't have softball.If you want to be in choir there is an amazing teacher. Come to this school.Trust me i graduated and you'll love it !
Well, I am currently a 6th grader at this school. This school is great for many reasons. one that the teachers are really nice to you if you do what your supposed to do. (Everyone loves Mrs. Thomas, I have her for first period and she is one of the nicest teachers I have ever met in my life) Next year they are having Excel courses that are really awesome like forensics, neuroscience, dancing, survival courses etc. So awesome! Many parents involve all the time. They are basically walking the halls as we learn. It's just a great school if you know how to handle it.
I am in 7th grade at houston middle school and i absolutely love it! I am on the Houston middle school cheer squad and its the best!On academics I am doing very well.I have about made honor roll almost every time.My science teacher helps me and so do the rest of all my teachers.They have great after school activities that are wonderful!Even their food has been a lot healthier and better.Our principal is awesome. I think our Houston high principal and middle school principal are the best principals ever!My mom loves me going here and loves me being on the cheer squad!If I were you I wouldn't send your child to a private school,Houston Middle School is a much better school that doesn't cost as much as a private school would.In fact it doesn't anything to here!I love Houston Middle and I wouldn't leave it if they asked me to!Go Houston!
I am currently a 6th grader at this school. The school is not horrible but it is not the best either. The teachers use awkward teaching methods that don't help the students learn. The food is good. I wouldn't think anyone wants to go there. The desks are old and have gum on them. I would advise you take you child to a private school.
'I currently have one kid enrolled. One 6th grader. This school has been a horrible for him. The parental involvement is awful! The measures this school takes to ensure learning and safety is pathetic! The in school and after school activities are, well there arn't any! I Over all I would give this school an 0, F for failure, for teaching and safety.'
I'm a seventh grader at Houston Middle School, and I absolutely love it! These teachers and the entire faculty are really dedicated to helping the kids. Not only do they teach us acedemics, but they also teach life skills to prepare us for High School and college. It is really important to me that I not only finish off my Junior High years at Houston Midddle, but that I also continue on to eventually graduate Houston High. People move from great homes in Memphis and Harbor Town just to have their kids in not only the Shelby County program, but specifically Houston. School dances and after school activities such as art lab and athletics are a great way to keep childeren off the streets after school, not to mention away from the T.V. Red Ribbon week is another way to get all students involved in the school. I LOVE HOUSTON!
I am currentally a 7th grader at Houston Middle. It is one of the most outstanding schools ever my friends love going to school we have fun dances and sporting events. Mr.morrison is the coolest principal and all my teachers teach me so much! I enjoy all the extra ciricular activies like band and colorguard.
I go to Houston and I must say it has been and still is the worst experience I have ever encountered.The academics are really bad. The teachers do not help you learn.The extra curriculums are poor. Right now they can no longer afford gym so that will soon be taken away. The parent involvement is small. Unless the parents personally talk to the teachers. I have seen two punch fights in my first two weeks there. I beg you if you have the money to pay for a private school for your child do so for your child. they will one day thank you.
I currently have two children enrolled. One 6th grader, one 8th grader. This school has been a great experience. The parental involvement is wonderful. The measures this school takes to ensure learning and safety makes me feel very comfortable in placing my children here. The in school and after school activities are great fun for the children. It seems as though teachers and staff are truly concerned about the children learning. Over all I would give this school an A+ rating for teaching and safety.
I've had 2 children go through this school. One 5 years ago, and now my second is in the 8th grade. I've been very satisfied with the quality and safety of this school. They really care about the kids.
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The FBI's recent announcement that Chicago has surpassed New York as the murder capital of the U.S. with its 500 homicides in 2012, compared with NY's 419, got me to thinking about a certain night in April 1989.
My wife, my three children and I had just moved to an unincorporated area just outside the city.
It was an old two-story farmhouse surrounded by woods, with a couple of stone pillars holding up the dormer over the front porch.
The house sat adjacent to a Cook County forest preserve and was the first and only building you saw after traversing miles of woods.
So when our doorbell rang on the night of the 21st, and I saw three teenagers standing between those pillars, I assumed they had car trouble.
But a girl around 16 was weeping. Another girl and a boy the same age didn't look a whole lot happier.
"There's someone hurt by the road, mister," the boy said. "Bleeding."
I ascertained from him exactly where, and my wife Marianne took them inside and called 911.
It would be a while before the county police arrived, so I grabbed several towels and started down the stairs. I turned around, deciding to fetch the leash and take our black lab Biff along.
The path slanted left and down a slope. Ahead and to our right was a drainage ditch parallel to the highway. It had just turned dark. No moon, no stars, smudgy clouds.
Biff suddenly stiffened, panting, pulling me forward. And that's when I realized there was a man on the ground.
Edging closer, I saw he was a big man. There was a black leather jacket and engineer boots.
He had what looked like a bullet hole in his left cheek. Another, probably, in his blood-soaked chest. Something told me I need not bother checking for a pulse. He was clearly dead.
I looked over this two-hundred-pound-plus man, killed and rolled into the mud. And though I read about shootings every day, it wasn't until I came upon a murder victim — skin, teeth, fingers with rings, face against the dirt — that I felt the enormous blow against humanity. The indignity. The evil. The lonely end.
Nobody deserves to die this way, I remember thinking. Nobody.
The sheriff's police arrived, the teens left; and after I gave my statement, I returned to our new old house. And that's when worries set in: Was the shooter still out there? Was my family safe? Will the killers think I witnessed the crime?
I slept fitfully, got up at 2 a.m. and walked to the second-floor window. A lone squad car was parked where the body had been, guarding the crime scene.
That unforgettable night was almost 25 years ago. But I think about it each time I read of another shooting in this paper, such as the recent headline about 13 injured by gunfire in the Back of the Yards.
And every night, shootings seem to occur in many of the same neighborhoods, such as Austin, Woodlawn, Englewood, Roseland.
Those living there are like refugees in a war zone. When they're not ducking bullets, they are locking their children indoors and looking over their shoulders. You might say they suffer from mass post-traumatic stress disorder, a syndrome that robs their freedom from fear, and their freedom to pursue happiness.
Most readers are fortunate to never stumble upon a shooting victim. And if you believe the comments posted online under most homicide stories, you learn that many believe that the shootings occurring in those other, distressed neighborhoods have little to do with their own lives. Or they say they see no point in wasting time reporting or reading about every single one.
They could not be more wrong. The relentless coverage, as painful as it reads, is necessary and impacting.
Newspaper pressure, brought to bear on those who run the city, already has led to a shift and increase in policing, particularly expanded foot patrols. This has been credited with a decrease of 20 percent in the number of fatal shootings in 2013 so far.
And to paraphrase the mission statement of the "Homicide Watch" section of this newspaper, the human suffering in each case cannot be ignored. The 500 murders in this city in 2012 forever changed the lives of tens of thousands of people. Not just the victims, but each and every person directly and peripherally affected, including neighbors, witnesses, police, lawyers, judges, counselors, schoolchildren, friends, relatives, people implicated, people betrayed.
No matter where we live in Illinois, we foot the bill for the bloodshed, for everything from trauma hospitals, to prisons, to the repair and care for families torn apart by bullets.
And we foot the bill figuratively, insofar as the devaluation of human life anywhere diminishes us all.
But when newspapers dig up the facts, we are empowered with the truth, which gets us nearer to the understanding that leads to solutions.
I did not learn the truth about the slain man those teenagers found until I read it in the paper two weeks later.
He was Martin Myers, 43, who had abducted his estranged girlfriend at gunpoint. Somehow she got the jump on him, shot him with his weapon, and then dumped him in the woods near my former home.
I do not need to be convinced that gun violence is the most serious ill threatening our community and our humanity.
Those who still doubt it don't need to stumble upon a body. Just pay closer attention to the news.
David McGrath is emeritus professor of English at the College of DuPage and the author of "The Territory."


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My friend owns an Acer gaming laptop, not sure what model with Windows 7 64bit installed. Anyway, I just need to know what wireless adapter works perfect with a Windows 7 64bit laptop.
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