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TV presenter, radio broadcaster (she fronts BBC's Radio 6 Music weekdays), fashion writer and, most recently, author, it's no surprise that Lauren Laverne is somewhat of a household name in her native UK, especially when you take into account she began her multi-faceted career at the tender age of 16, fronting 90s indie rock band Kenickie.
The outgoing British star with the encyclopedic knowledge of all things culture-related discusses her 2012 highlights, holiday plans and her favorite things…
You recently hosted the prestigious 2012 Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize. In your opinion, were Alt-J worthy winners and was there anyone else in the running you really rated?
Alt-J are definitely worthy winners, but it was a really tough year for me to choose because some of my favourite musicians were in the running. Richard Hawley's Standing at the Sky's Edge is just a phenomenal record, and Field Music's Plumb is particularly wonderful.
Over the years you have presented several music and culture shows – who has been your all time favourite interviewee?
Two absolute standouts were Grace Jones and Sir Paul McCartney. The former because she is every bit as much of a wild and wonderful force of nature as you would expect and the latter because he occupies a unique position at the interface between pop music and history – so there's a huge amount to ask him about! The first time I interviewed Sir Paul our TV crew ended up getting a little private 'gig' as we watched his band rehearse in his Sussex studio with nobody else around. Not a bad way to spend a Wednesday afternoon, really!
Who would you love to interview?
It's always terrifying meeting your heroes, as you risk a lot if they don't live up to your expectations, but I would love the chance to interview Vivienne Westwood. I have a feeling she wouldn't disappoint!
What have been your favorite musical and movie moments of 2012?
I loved the film Searching for Sugar Man a stunning documentary about the singer Rodriguez, whose music became the soundtrack to the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, even though he had no idea and was living in poverty and obscurity in Detroit! My favourite musical moment (selfishly) was finally getting to interview the Rolling Stones as I hosted the Red Carpet at the premiere of their documentary Crossfire Hurricane. Cuddling Keith Richards was a life highlight, never mind a year's one!
What are your plans for the holidays?
We host Christmas for the whole family, so it will be a busy one for me, but I'm also excited about the Save the Children Christmas Tree Session that I'm curating on the 14th December at London's Union Chapel. It's going to be a very special Christmas concert with mince pies, music and some great surprise guests – it's for a wonderful cause!
Finally, what are you looking forward to in 2013?
New albums from Adam Green & Binki Shapiro, Ultraista and Aluna George and London Fashion Week, of course! I also can't wait to see what rag and bone comes up with next season!
Accessory…As an overgrown indie kid I do love a badge. I have a sizeable collection and quite a few brooches, too (I especially love vintage Lea Steins). Pinning something personal on a posh clutch or a smart jacket makes it look your own.
Cosmetic…As a blonde I do need a bit of extra help in the lash department – Clinique Power Lash goes on in the taxi to work at 7am and doesn't budge until it comes off in the shower last thing at night!
Appliance…I have to say my iPhone – a computer, record collection, library, phone – the whole of the internet all in the back pocket of your jeans? Still blows my mind sometimes.
Book…I'm a bit of a Dickens nut. I'm about to reread A Christmas Carol to get me in the mood for the festive season!
Movie…I'm a huge Cary Grant fan and I love a leading lady with moxie – Bringing up Baby and His Girl Friday are probably my top two.
Band…It's impossible to choose just one, I find The Beatles endlessly fascinating and a lot of blues and soul, which I grew up with. From Howlin Woolf to James Brown and beyond.
Art…Every now and again I have to go to Tate Britain and visit Millais' Ophelia. Every time I do, I find something new in it.
Hotel…The Samling in the Lake District is a favourite, tucked-away spot. I love the old-school glamour of The Savoy and the modern bling of The Corinthia (when it isn't being besieged by X Factor fans). The spa is fabulous, too.
Restaurant…Martin Wishart in Edinburgh is incredible.
Cocktail…I was introduced to the Twinkle this year. My word. They are fun, but you do run the risk of waking up looking like a sad lion.
Destination…I'm a city person at heart, so I'd have to say New York – the greatest city of them all.
Cause…I support Save the Children (hence my Christmas Tree Session) and Refuge. Both charities are very close to my heart.
Indulgence…Reading. It's the first thing to drop off my list when time gets tight, so the pleasure I take when I do get to sit down and read these days is all the greater.
Inspiration…Professionally? John Peel. He played my band's record on the radio and that got us a record deal, and gave me some much-needed encouragement when I started out in broadcasting. His love of music, warmth and wit were a pleasure to be around and of course to listen to. He is a daily inspiration to me and I miss him a lot.
Style Icon… Debbie Harry. I finally got to interview this year. It was really hard not to just shout "I LOVE YOU, DEBBIE HARRY!" directly into her face instead of asking questions, but I managed it.


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MALONE — A 22-year-old man was found guilty of rape and other charges by a Franklin County Court jury on Friday.
Donald J. Gokey was found guilty just 26 minutes after the jury members went in for deliberations.
He was arrested in April 2011 after being returned from his home state of Virginia, where he was detained as a fugitive from justice on the local charge.
Franklin County District Attorney Derek Champagne said the 12-year-old victim was raped when Gokey was temporarily staying with relatives in the Constable area.
He had been charged with four counts of rape, five counts of criminal sexual act and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Gokey was found guilty on all 13 charges, which stem from incidents in early 2011.
Champagne said that Gokey "twisted and manipulated" the 12-year girl.
He could face more than 100 years in prison if the court imposes consecutive sentences, Champagne's news release said.
The trial started Monday and ended on Friday.
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— V. Lloyd and Marsha (Quearry) Acton, lifelong residents of Avon, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
The couple was married June 9, 1962, at Faith Baptist church in Avon, with Mr. Acton's father, the late Rev. Leslie Acton presiding.
Both graduated from Avon High School and remained heavily involved in the school community until retirement.
Mrs. Acton earned a teaching license in home economics from Indiana State University. She taught at Ben Davis High School, Avon High School, and Avon Middle School before retiring in 2001.
Mr. Acton attended Butler University where he played basketball, before entering the U.S. Air Force and serving for four years. He retired from Eli Lilly in 2000, after 42 years of service. He served on the Avon Community School Board for 28 years and was president of the Indiana School Board Association.
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Throughout their marriage they have served together on short-term mission trips. And their love of traveling recently took their to their 50th national park.
They are the parents of Stacy (Bill) Sanford of Plainfield, Jyme Acton of Avon, and Jeffrey (Courtney) Acton of Hanford, Calif. They are the grandparents of Kailey Sanford of Plainfield and Coen, Addison, and Eliza Acton of Hanford.
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Florida hunters submit quota applications in Juneby Willie Howard
For Florida hunters, June is a month of opportunity.
Hunting privileges on public land in Florida are allocated up through the quota hunt lottery, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission accepts quota-hunt applications June 1-30.
New rules apply this year. Quota hunt permits are non-transferable, meaning hunters will not be able to swap one desirable hunt for another.
Changes also allow quota permit holders to take a guest hunting. Guests obtain a permit using the quota permit holder's customer-identification number.
Guest permits will be available starting Aug. 1. The FWC suggests that guests wait until just before the hunt to obtain permits. Once a guest permit is issued, it can't be changed.
The FWC also divided quota hunts into more categories. Nine types of hunts are available for the 2009-10 season: archery, muzzleloading gun, general gun, wild hog, mobility impaired, track, airboat, youth and family.
The FWC gives preference points to hunters who do not receive the hunts they apply for. Points give them a greater chance of winning the hunt the following year. The idea is to spread the state's hunting privileges around to more hunters.
Hunters unfamiliar with Florida's system should note that quota permits are not required on all wildlife management areas. At the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area in northern Palm Beach County, for instance, a quota permit is required only for the first nine days of the general gun season, which opens Nov. 7.
Hunters should read rules for each wildlife management area they're interested in hunting for specific season dates, rules and permit requirements.
To begin the application process, call up a worksheet by going to www.myfwc.com/hunting and clicking on "Limited Entry Hunts." Or pick up a worksheet at a tax-collector's office, FWC office or at any store that sells hunting licenses.
Results of the quota-hunt application lottery are expected to be released July 7-17.
Questions? Call the FWC's Office of Licensing and Permitting at (850) 488-3641 or the FWC's South Region Office at West Palm Beach at (561) 625-5122.
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I got the same problem. After update the music library was "corrupted". The phone updated library, but after that there were no albums shown - single tracks only. Also if I try to select a music genre, the phone informs "out of memory".
I have around 750 songs in the mass memory and some 600 more in the memory card. If I remove the memory card music library update works and albums/artist view works. But if I put the memory card (8MB) back on and update the library, it fails again.
And in addition to that, the image gallery is also corrupted.
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Thanks. I have most of the tags filled. Not sure if I missed the trick, I need all the songs with in a album listed as one entry. Is there a way to do it ? Could not find any literature on now the new sorting works, if you have any links , please pass on.
Any idea about why the songs downloaded from OVI music are no longer list after the anna update.
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Hi ,
After I updated the OS on the phone Ito Anna, I am getting the following message. Pl help! Regards
You can't use this mobile for unlimited downloads.
Your mobile is already registered for unlimited downloads. If you are trying to activate a new unlimited download subscription PIN you need to use the new OVI music Unlimited edition mobile that came with it.
09-09-2011 13:02
got that same problem with over 14gb of music on my phone. am i supposed to chagne that all?
pleas fix it as it was couse this "solution" is no solution at all it just a workaround. make an option to only display album and ignore the artist. or release the old player as stand alone player so i can use that.
19-09-2011 13:54
Yeah it is a stupid fault and is rather annoying ! Im tempted to go back to the old software ! Is it really that hard to make a fix for it ? its been over 2 months :/
10-10-2011 11:37
Has anyone got an answer for this as yet? I have lots of compellation albums and the music player now breaks each track down as an individual so I cant play the whole album?
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Unacceptable! I WISH software developers would stop breaking things in attemps to improve them. WAY more complicated than it should be.
I love the hardware my N8 offers, but Nokia is killing their product with poor software. I've owned only Nokia phones to date, but I don't think my next phone will be Nokia. Best of luck to them...
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BOSTON -- If you look and listen very carefully at Fenway Park, you can see them and hear them.
Who? The ghosts of 2003. Looking at the field before Friday night's historic interleague matchup between the Red Sox and Cubs, a Cubs fan could be forgiven for having flashbacks when he looked down and saw Eric Karros standing near the visitors' dugout.
Karros, who is in town to broadcast Saturday night's game for Fox with Kenny Albert, was a platoon first baseman for the 2003 Cubs and hit .286/.340/.446 for them that year with 12 home runs. That included a memorable game-winning blast to beat the Yankees at Wrigley Field in June. Although he likely wouldn't have been the starter for what should have been Game 1 of the Cubs/Red Sox World Series at Fenway Park -- Randall Simon played against most right-handed pitchers -- Karros was a key leader of that 2003 Cubs team. When he and catcher Damian Miller were dispatched elsewhere before the 2004 campaign began, the Cubs lost the team leadership they desperately needed. Despite being arguably more talented, the 2004 Cubs blew a wild-card spot they had all but locked up a week before season's end, and had to watch on television as the Red Sox broke their World Series drought that October.
But the year before, the two teams appeared headed for an Oct. 18, 2003 date and a World Series dream matchup between storied franchises in fabled ballparks. Neither one, though, could get the last five outs they needed to get there. The Cubs, cruising behind Mark Prior, were five outs away in Game 6; the crushing eight-run Marlins inning does not need to be relived by any Cubs fan, and they couldn't hold a lead in Game 7, either. The Red Sox were five outs away in Game 7 before Grady Little refused to lift a tiring Pedro Martinez. The Yankees came back, the Red Sox went home for the winter and Little never wore a Red Sox uniform again.
Karros got to play in Fenway the next year as a member of the Athletics; the Cubs never did get to the World Series, although many of the 2003 Red Sox did, the following year.
But for all the Cubs players who came so close and never made it; for 2003 Red Sox players like John Burkett, Brandon Lyon and others who came so close to a ring and never got one, this Cubs fan closed his eyes Friday night at Fenway Park for just a moment and dreamed of the World Series that never was.
The game Friday night didn't live up to the hype; the Red Sox crushed the Cubs 15-5, which was the most runs scored by the Red Sox this year, the most allowed by the Cubs, and the biggest margin of -- pick one, victory or defeat -- for either team. It wasn't quite a game that will sit in any Cub fan's memory, although Red Sox fans may differ. Both teams' fans soaked in the atmosphere Friday, exchanged friendly greetings, and, unlike days when Yankees fans invade Fenway Park, actually seemed to enjoy each others' company.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, a Chicago native and diehard Cubs fan, penned the song "All The Way" in 2008, another year where it appeared the Cubs were thisclose to fulfilling the dreams of Cubs fans everywhere. Some of the lyrics are:
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My girlfriend and I have cruised the caribbean before with P&O on Azura which followed the more traditional path of set dinner times and formal evenings. I have to say I much preferred the Freestyle way of NCL and the food and the entertainment were streets ahead of the P&O boat.
The other four in our party are new to cruising and along with fears that this 4000 pax behemoth would prove to be a little too crowded we were worried they would hate the experience, especially my dad. However our fears were mostly unfounded.
As I mention in the port reviews, Miami port was a pretty slick operation. Absolutely no qualms about that, even though we did end up with a newbie, learning on the job, to check us in. This seemed to take an age and the guys either side of her put through about 5 families each before we were done. Also word of warning for anyone who has to drive to Miami and drop the rental car off before boarding. All the rental agencies now reside in the airport (the address supplied to us by Virgin for the rental place led to a derelict Alamo rental depot and the new address we found on the Alamo website, while correct, wasn't in the sat nav system we had, even though it was bought new this year). We headed for the airport by default and due to extensive remodelling and poor signposting, finding your way round to the rental building raised a few tempers.
Once onboard we had to visit the cashier. My parents and my brother were electing to pay by cash to had to pre-load their room keys with credit (min $300). I also had to do this as I wanted to use a pre-paid travel money card. It works exactly like a credit/debit card but because it was pre-paid they couldn't deal with it at the check in desk. The queue wasn't large so no problem.
We had a nice selection of staterooms. My brother and his girlfriend had an inside room; they hadn't wanted to pay the extra for the balcony cabin even though at $150 each extra, it was a no brainer. They wished they had once they saw our balcony room. We didn't think to ask, but having saw a few people moving luggage about the ship, I guess it wasn't actually full and upgrades from insides to outsides may have been possible, so its worth keeping that in mind for next time. Me and my girl friend had a standard balcony stateroom and my parents were one up again with the mini-suite.
The inside room (10070) seemed very nice. No wavy wall set up in here, just a nice square room with a very large bed and plenty of floor space. As with all windowless rooms, the lack of natural light can do you in a bit. It helps me wake up on a morning and without it I can feel a bit groggy. However, we were usually out and about and so for sleeping in they found it perfectly suitable.
Our stateroom (10072) was on the left hand side of the ship. To us this seemed to be the side always looking out to sea which is nice if you like that. We tend to like something to look at but then again it all depends on your route!
The cabin was excellent. Slight squeeze in certain spaces such as the narrow passage between the foot of the bed and the fitted cupboard/work top area but nothing to get worked up about. The wavy walled cabins on this boat mean that the cabins top and tail with their neighbouring cabins. This means the layouts alternate from bed close to the door to bed close to the balcony. Unfortunately this cabin is the former. The location of the bed can make the entrance feel quite cramped, especially if there are more than two of you. In the other arrangement there is a lot more free space around the sofa which makes the entrance feel more open.
Balcony is a standard size, well clear of the protruding life boats so the view is undisturbed. Room posses a stupid amount of storage. There is a full and half height wardrobe, 3 large draws, 3 cupboards on the main fitting (one with a safe), the bed has a cavernous space beneath it, the sofa backs hinge forward revealing two more cupboards and there are two sliding drawers attached to the underside of the sofa! This is topped off with two smaller cubby holes in the wavy roof lining. So if you brought it there is space for it.
Lighting scheme was really well done and we loved the frosted glass shower and toilet enclosures, very fun!
My parents room, the mini-suite (10081) was on the opposite side of the ship and was much the same as our room with the same bed-sofa layout. The mini-suite appears to be a standard room put through the copier at 1.25x the size. However there are differences.... the shower cubicle is massive, 3 people could get in there easy. My mother would of dearly loved that space to have been used for a set of drawers like in our room as they were strangely absent from the storage options in this room.
Sound proofing is excellent in all rooms and this is aided by the location of the cabins. Close to the lifts at the front of the ship, but not so close so as to mean a lot of foot traffic past your door. Also separated from the main activity decks by 3 decks below and 4 decks above so you are pretty much guaranteed not to be disturbed at all.
We aren't big eaters so were overwhelmed by the choice on offer. It was really good food as well for the most part. The Garden cafe was excellent for a buffet and though it could be busy at times, it never felt like it couldn't cope with the demand. Staff were excellent too. We tried a few of the free dining options on an evening and at lunch, but we basically ended up going all out with the cover-charge restaurants. We don't drink lots of booze or gamble so our money was spent on the finer food these options offer. A massive hat tip to the steak house and the Wasabi/Teppenyaki restaurants. Absolutely superb. Wasabi provides a la carte sushi and the portions are very generous and the prices more than reasonable. Bloody tasty as well. We also tried le bistro and shanghai restaurant and the circ dreams and dinner (will talk about that in entertainment) and found them excellent too. Really no complaints except for O'Sheehans pub-bar-grill thing. It might be 24 hour service and I assume bares the name of NCL's CEO. If he knew how awful the food was there, I doubt he would be endorsing it with his name.
You are spoilt on this ship. There is easily more than enough to keep you occupied for a week, if not more!
During the day there is the Spa. It is expensive to go in so we never bothered but I heard it is good if you appreciate that sort of thing. The Gym next door is absolutely excellent and free to use. On the top deck there are two pools and 5 hot tubs. Pools are small but there are various other water features like jets, showers and sprayers if you just want to cool off. Hot tubs are generally always full and full of kids as are the pools. The slides are awesome, though the rigid way the queue for the toilet-bowl slide is enforce makes queuing longer. For instance if there is an adult at the front of the queue, with 3 kids behind him, if the next 4-5 people down the slide are kids the member of staff controlling the queue will simply stack the rubber rings up instead of letting the 3 kids in the queue jump that adult and reduce the queue. Only when an adult comes down and an adult ring becomes available will the kids get to take the rings that have been stacked up. It was stupid if you ask me.
There is always music or a band or something playing on the top deck as well, so if you don't like booming music, you might be better off moving to the Spice H20 at the rear which is adults only, or taking the lift to deck 17, walking up to decks 18-19 where there are more deck chairs away from the main area. We found deck 18 at the front of the ship sparsely populated at all times, like no one knew about it. At the very front of the ship on this deck was an area seemingly available to all containing more comfy sun loungers, mattresses and seats/beds with those pull over sun covers. The security doors allowing access to this part were open and pinned back all the time so I assume this wasn't part of the Haven and was open to all. Good luck finding somewhere to sit though. This was rammed every time we went up there despite the rest of the deck being empty.
A very good climbing wall (which is free to use when open) is located on the rear of the funnel area. There is a decent video arcade where games are a reasonable $1 or $1.50 per play. There is also a full size, properly NBA certified basket ball court. I heard the ICE bar was fun if you liked that sort of thing and we found the shops on board to be pretty good with a lovely selection of watches and jewellery.
The casino is a big part of this boat. It takes up some serious real estate on Deck 6. Unless at port this thing is going all the time and there were always plenty of people playing zombie at the slot machines. Not my cuppa. Along with the casino most of the shops, restaurants and evening entertainment reside in the same area across decks 5-7. So this portion of the ship can become a little congested on a night and in some parts quite rowdy. But it didn't bother us too much. In fact I think we should be quite glad of the casino as it seemed to keep a sizeable chunk of the passengers locked away on deck 6 leaving the other popular spots like the top deck a little freer.
Evening entertainment was sensational. Blue man group is a must (especially as it is free) and so too is the Legends in Concert (also free and with a very convincing Michael Jackson on our boat). You just need to book early and arrive early to get a good seat. Circ dreams with dinner is worth the cover charge as well, its an awesome show and the food served was also very good. Hint, if you don't like shrimp (which is in the surf and turf option) tell them you are allergic or something and you should end up with 2 big lumps of steak instead!!
White hot party at the back of the boat was a bit meh for me and other evenings there like 80's night seemed to have a poor turn out. They need to rethink this. For my dad, his favourite place was Fat Cats Jazz Club. We had Slam Allen on board and him and his crew were easily the best musicians on the boat. We also were lucky to have Ray Parker Jr on board who was on holiday, but he was coaxed up to sing at the club. Absolutely great. The equipment and set up in there is first rate and the audience in there really have a wail of a time. Best room on the boat IMO.
Forget the second city show, I heard it was awful and so too were the duelling pianos. I walked past the room where this was going on and it sounded like karaoke night. Awful.
But overall the entertainment on offer was amazing.
Mostly an easy holiday. Embarking and Disembarking should be a breeze, especially the latter if you chose to walk your own luggage off. We were off at 8:30 am and at Miami Intl Airport picking up our hire car within the hour. The food and entertainment is great on this ship if you are willing to indulge in the cover charge options. I can see how just sticking to the free options might leave you disappointed, so really, save up some extra pennies and have a blow out. Worth it.
So much to do on the ship that for the most part crowds arent a problem. Everyones off doing various things and it keeps them from all ending up in the same places. On a sea day the top deck is busy and while it is not impossible to find a sunbed, it can be difficult if you want say 4 in a row or if you want to be round the pool. As mentioned the H20 spice club at the back is a little quieter and Deck 18-19 at the front of the ship above the Haven are also quiet. As you had to walk up to these decks (no elevators) I guess most lazy americans didn't bother to go up there.
Evening entertainment is epic and the Fat Cats Jazz club is a riot. Highly recommend going in there and going to see Blue Man, Legends and Circ Dreams.
Avoid second city and duelling pianos, also avoid O'Sheehans. Beware Decks 5-7 can become quite crowded of an evening as this is where the majority of the shopping, restaurants and various entertainment venues are located. Garden cafe can become busy too at peak times, but this is easily solved by not going to lunch at the same time as everyone else.
Auto-Gratuity on drinks at 15% is slightly annoying, but as your service charge of $12 per day per person only gets shared out between a few of the employee classes (Cabin stewards and waiters and house keeping) then I guess its only fair the guy serving you your drinks gets a little extra dough. Service on the whole was very good and I think it helps to be polite, patient and courteous to these guys. Its a hard job and the way some of the American guests were treating them I can see why they might not be inclined to provide the best service. Just be polite and they will reciprocate.
In short, we all enjoyed our time on the EPIC and would gladly sail again.


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Regulators Fine Hyundai $17.4 Million After It Is Slow to Report Defect
The automaker faces penalty similar to that of General Motors, for failing to report a brake defect.
August 8, 2014, Friday
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The airline has 30 days to respond to the agency's allegations that Southwest failed to repair some of its Boeing 737 jets correctly.
July 29, 2014, Tuesday
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July 18, 2014, Friday
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Police are releasing new details on the people found shot in a wooded around off Georgia Highway 92 in Union City on Friday.Union City Police tell FOX 5 News that they know the identities of both the woman who was shot and killed as well as the man who was serious wounded. They say they are still trying to piece together how 30-year-old Christina Wellington and 54-year-old Marshall Wellington ended up on that wooded road. A Fulton County maintenance worker discovered the pair along McClure Road near Georgia Highway 92 on Friday morning. Both appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds; Christina dead as a result of those gunshot wounds while Marshall was in critical condition.Authorities say both victims lived nearly 20 miles away from the crime scene in a motel in south DeKalb County. Investigators are trying to piece together how the victims ended up so far away.Neighbors say the pair was new to the area, but Christina Wellington was very friendly and generous. They say she seemed to be someone without enemies. Several were shocked to hear the news.
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First off, let me admit that this is a project of mine. I have made it past the pin before the crux, but I don't think I've actually made it to the crux yet. I fell once on a green camalot, then again on a red camalot higher up. I took two falls on a #3 camalot past the pin, then tried to protect the next sequence with a #00 C3. It tore out when I fell again, and I whipped upside-down and injured my heel. Did I mention that I got stung by a wasp? My first epic! Needless to say, this route is continuously difficult, extremely technical, airy, exposed, long, and worth an approach twice as arduous. Set up a belay on the shale layer and climb over a slabby face towards the bushes above the flake. Follow the crack up and to the left around an airy bulge, and another airy bulge, and another airy bulge. Clip a pin next to a hollow sounding flake and climb through another airy bulge. The Ruckman guide indicates that the crux is right after this section through a steep crack (I didn't make it that far). Once the crux is finished, you have two options, continue following the crack, or climb diagonally right to the top of the wall and set up a gear belay for your second.
Start on top of the shale layer to the left (North) of the bolt line and the flake. Walk off to the North (up and over the top of the wall) or downclimb the slab to the anchors for the other routes.
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April 18th, 2014 by John Kim | 1 comment
If you stepped away from the flow of sneaker news this week, you've got a lot to catch up on. Jordan Brand officially unveiled the Air Jordan XX9, the 29th signature shoe of the heralded Air Jordan legacy. In addition to that revelation, we got a first look at the next Nike SB Air Jordan 1 releases, which were revealed to be two different versions designed by skate legend Lance Mountain. This year's EYBL PE for the KD 6 came to light, a new Flyknit Chukka with Max Air came to fruition, "Sprite" made a return to the LeBron, and much, much more, so check out all of the best headlines from Sneaker News over the last week right here in Sneaker News Weekly Rewind.
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Why Should/Would You Choose WP8 over Android 4.2? (Update)
I have posted a similar thread in Android Army.
Basically, Up to now, I wanted a Lumia 920, in Cyan or Grey only, but since Nokia is practically taking the piss, i have now reset all my fanboy gauges and am open to any phone, except iPhone now.
I have been using HTC Mozart and Galaxy Nexus over the past two years and apart from the camera on both phones, rest of the experience has been positive. GN is quite slow but with N4, i dont see that being an issue with 4.2.
I have sold my Galaxy Nexus, for £200, im proud to share, and will buy a phone no later than 13th of November.
Note: i am very familiar with Android, and will become familiar with WP8 because i bought an HTC 8X for my sister today, so i will use it as well.
please, go ahead and help me make a good decision.
As mentioned in the article, i bought my sister an HTC 8X and after using it for a day, i am incredibly impressed with the hardware but have very mixed feelings about the software.
All the older apps work fine but are similar to iphone 5 where you get a black bar on top and/or bottom and sometimes on the side, that of course is for devs to update their apps but this scares me as not many devs updated their apps to 7.5 (7.1 in the SDK) even though all they had to do was to add 1 line of code.
overall the performance is very very smooth and it's really fast. major problems with the browser however. Even though in the 8X review, the verge was rendered correctly, both the full site and mobile site, i had a different experience and im not quite sure why.
I really have no idea why this is.
Im increasingly leaning towards the Nexus 4 and i think i will 100% go for it IF lumia 920 is not available in Grey or Cyan in UK because i have sold my phone, i dont have a smartphone atm and i cant wait beyond 13th of November, so i have actually left my decision to Nokia. on the 13th of November, i shall buy either Nexus 4 (16GB) or Lumia 920 in cyan or grey, whichever comes first.
thanks to all of you for taking time, i have read all the comments and really glad The Verge Forums exist where i can get people's perspective from different backgrounds etc and i hope i can be of help in the near future.
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Paris/New York September 30, 2002 – In view of the recent fighting in Ivory Coast, the international medical aid agency Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has decided to reinforce its team in the country, in order to be better prepared to intervene in the areas where rebel forces are fighting with the government army.More >


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Who is an informed resident?
Original post made by Community courtesy on Jun 3, 2009
Today, neighbors in the Livorna West neighborhoods were defining an informed resident. Clearly, such specification is based on research resources and willing study. Since June 2000, the original members of our regional effort to create well-informed neighborhood groups that could act in accordance with knowledgeable interests know that the regional result is thousands of informed residents.
What complicates this definition is political restriction on the definition of an informed resident. If one searches beyond allegiance to Contra Costa aggregated politics, then factions of county supporters will claim that such an informed resident is ignorant and misinformed.
At present, as your forum often illustrates, there are many informed residents with diverse views and positions. Many more informed residents read your forum with dismay for the commentary of county surrogates and their campaign to disallow the reality of citizen leadership of our governments.
SO, let's start a new exchange: What is an informed resident?
Hal, as a community courtesy
on Jun 3, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Any guesses as to who considers himself the MOST informed resident?
on Jun 4, 2009 at 7:25 am
Oh, Dolores, let me guess, oh PLEASE let me guess, oh pretty please?
Here is my list for the most informed residents:
Joan Buchanan
Karen McPherson
Diane Barley
Brad Waite
Roger Smith
Who else might be added?? Getting back to the question, "What is an informed resident? and, Who is an informed resident?"
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Excited to eat in Barcelona but need some advice!
Thank you! And thank you for checking their websites for me! 41 degrees is booked for the week that we are there but I got us a reservation at Pakta, thank you!!
Jun 12, 2013jennynyc1 in Spain/Portugal
Excited to eat in Barcelona but need some advice!
Hi! I will be in Barcelona for five nights during the first week of July (Tuesday through Sunday). The first two nights will be just myself and my husband and then the remaining three will be a large group of about 12-15 friends. For the first night, I think we are going to try to go to Tickets a little before they open and hope for some cancellations/no shows. The second night, I am thinking of Paco Meralgo. I'm leaning towards Kaiku which is near our hotel for the third night which will be the first night for most of the group. And a food tour with Aborigens on either Friday or Saturday night. That leaves one night to fill. What does anyone think about Llamber or Pla for a big group? Or any other thoughts for a fun and good meal for a group? Or any modifications to this that you think I should make? Many thanks in advance!!
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Beach House with 600 ft waterfront in Allyn
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 10
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
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$ 1,250 - $ 1,250 / week
$ 3,500 - $ 3,500 / month
vacation rental description
Have your family reunion at this great beach house on Case Inlet of Puget Sound with 600 feet of waterfront. Go clam and oyster digging and roast them over a beach fire. Have about 3 acres to yourselves with some RV parking and camping on the extra lot. House is about 2000 square feet with 3 bedrooms. Main floor bedrooms both have queen size beds, pull out couch with queen size sleeper. Upstairs bedroom is great for kids, with bunk bed and full size bed. Large deck overlooking the water with barbecue grill. Lots of space and privacy in this setting. We have small boat with oars out there for your use. This is our "cabin", everything in it are things we no longer needed/wanted in our house. With the exception of the beds downstairs those were bought new. It is NOT at all upscale, just a place to hang out on weekends and relax with friends and family. There is a minimum 2 night stay. ALL WASHINGTON STATE FISH AND GAME RULES APPLY WHEN RENTING THIS UNIT. THERE IS A CLAM LIMIT AND YOU MUST HAVE A LICENSE.
house rental amenities
- 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Sofa Bed
- Heating
- View (Water)
- Beach Towels
- Outdoor Shower
- Waterfront
- Full Kitchen
- Parking
- Wood Stove
- Alarm Clock
- Ice Maker
- TV (Antenna)
- CD Player
- Iron
- TV (Cable/Satellite)
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Telephone
- DVD Player
- Oven
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator (Full)
- Gas Grill
- Stove
- Washer/Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Beach (onsite)
- Restaurant (5 miles)
Vacation Rental Policies
- Payment Options: Personal Check
- Lodging Tax: 9.5
- Deposits: $150 for weekend deposit $300 for 1 week deposit - refundable if everything is cleaned, washed and garbage packed out. $50 fee for garbage if you don't take it with you
activities and attractions in Allyn Washington
There is a ramp to put your boat in across the bay in the town of Allyn. Clam and oysters right on the beach. QFC and Safeway 6 miles away in Belfair. Lots of restaurants in Belfair or Allyn. Great place to waterski, or bring your jet skis and kayaks.
vacation rental rates
$175 a night for week nights, $225 for Friday and Saturday nights
two night minimum stay
$300 deposit for a week or $150 deposit for a weekend. These deposits are based on 10 person occupancy. Deposit will be adjusted up if more than 10 occupants.
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In troubleshooting "connection timed out with <mail exchanger>" errors on my email server. I searched the various Internet blacklists for my static IP address range (a /30 class-C subnet with 4 static IPs). Low and behold, I found that the entire /10 Class-A subnet is blacklisted, meaning that the ~4.2M IPs in the range, including mine, cannot send email.
How do I get ATT to resolve this (blacklist entry was reported to APEWS in 9/2010)? I pay a premium for this small number of static IPs and it appears that some bad customers have ruined it for the rest of us. Please advise.
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Whitehouse Tells 'Haunted Houses' Tales for Albion College Odd Topics
Reported by Johanna Schulte, '15
The October Odd Topics Society Luncheon is scheduled to be held at noon on Wednesday, October 24. Jim Whitehouse '69, discusses "Haunting Houses." It will be an examination of how people relate to their homes.
Whitehouse has been a newspaper columnist for 25 years, writing two humor columns each week for a number of newspapers in southern Michigan. He attended Albion College and received his J.D. from the University of Toledo. He practiced law in Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties for 20 years and worked as a Major Gift and Planned Giving fundraiser for another 20 years.


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Systems Showcase
WIP Home Theater for my small apartment
Upgrading from an old Philips HTIB, so I'll take some pictures as I go. When Newegg was offering Tsi500s with $125 gift cards, I jumped on four of them with a CS20 for a decent 5.1 setup in my price range. They fill my small apartment will ease. I haven't put in my LG 55LH90 yet, so the small Olevia TV looks out of place! The receiver had to be put on a separate table to the side because it runs too hot to put in the TV stand. Also have a VTF-3 Mk3 on the way that will be taking the place of that right table. In the short term, I'm going to get 2 Tsi200s for front highs to see how I like them. In the long term, I'll probably end up moving all four Tsi500s to the front stage and getting four high end surround bookshelf speakers.
BD/Media Player
- Sony Playstation 3
- Z-Line Vitoria 55" W TV Stand
- IKEA LACK Side Tables
- IKEA BEDDINGE Futon
Laserdisc Player
- Panasonic TX-121
Power Conditioner
- Onkyo TX-SR707 Receiver
- 4x Polk Tsi500 (Fronts/Rears)
- Polk CS20 (Center)
- Hsu VTF3 Mk3 (Sub)
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- Emotiva XPA-5 Amplifier
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Day 1
Depart Melbourne along one of the world's most famous drives along the Great Ocean Road. You'll barely manage to peel your face from the bus window as you pass countless spectacular sites right from the bus seat! Spend the rest of the day assisting with local conservation projects alongside your experienced Conservation Voluntees leader. In the late afternoon, arrive at the accommodation base nestled in the Otway National Park. Lunch and dinner provided today.
Day 2
Start the day contributing to local conservation projects in the Southern Otway Ranges. In the afternoon, visit the famous Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge for some of Australia's most breathtaking coastal views! Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.
Day 3
Depart Great Ocean Road for the inland journey to Phillip Island. Along the way stop for lunch before arriving at the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island. Enjoy close encounters with Koalas and exploring early settlers¿ heritage. In the evening experience the Penguin Parade - Penguins Plus. This tour is held at an exclusive boardwalk area and includes the use of MP4 player audio guided tours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.
Day 4
Spend the day assisting Phillip Island Nature Park rangers with volunteering activities to help protect the local penguin population and habitat. Activities vary depending on the time of year and may include tree planting, habitat restoration, seed collection and weed control. After a rewarding day, return to your accommodation for a relaxing dinner and free time. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.
Day 5
Spend your final day at Phillip Island assisting rangers with penguin protection conservation activities. The expected return time to Melbourne is 5.30pm. Breakfast and lunch included today.
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Along those lines, I have jokingly said that I wish I was a lawyer who could persuade all 11 million illegal immigrants to leave. They will take with them about $55 billion in taxes they paid through sales tax ,Social Security, Medicare and income tax. ... Not only will the cost of produce rise but many of the vegetables, as in Alabama, will rot because it has been proven time after time that Americans won't do that work. That's not coming from me, that's coming from those Alabama farmers you mentioned. They launched national web sites and only a handful showed up and then they did not stay long.
After their departure of a couple of weeks; I would be able to negotiate a minimum wage union type contract between the parties as Cesar Chavez did.
This problem can be solved with a comprehension immigration reform package but we can't get to first base.June 14, 2012 at 11:22 a.m.
Mr. Munoz,
My kin folk in Alabama tell me that the new laws passed there have caused a "Get the Latino Out Vote" backlash. Everybody should roof thier own house and pour thier own concrete slabs. Then sit down and eat all those veggies they picked with thier soft white hands.
Even the GOP has a immigration position plank in thier platform that calls for reform.June 14, 2012 at 11:08 a.m.
Bighorn said " How can any sane person stand against positive ID, unless they plan on commiting fraud is beyond me."
To that I say, show me the records where voted voter fraud is currently taking place. Some people (sanity might be questioned)read the papers where "In two counties — Collier and Lee — at least nine people have been removed from the voter rolls under Scott's program, and elections officials have no solid proof that those people are noncitizens. More could be purged soon.
The sane person might not want to willingly cooperate with voter suppression. It's no mere coincidence that Republican governors are making it harder to vote in this presidential election year.... I'm for national ID card but libertarians will jump all over that and say it's government intrusion. I have no problem with the voter ID for the 2014 midterms and beyond because it will give those people who cannot get their identification by November, ample time to comply. Having said that, there are already a lot of precautions to prevent actual voter fraud.
It's just too funny how people can say "I work with...." and consider that to be indicative of what Latino voters (US citizens) are concerned with. First they are not monolithic, except when it comes to the harsh rhetoric and tactics that were discussed in the GOP primaries and we won't even discuss the talk shows.... I think everyone believes in securing the borders but Latino's realize that most Americans don't want to do the work the migrants will do. if you have been in this area for time at all ,you would have seen the open invitation(http://blog.chron.com/immigration/2010/09/big-names-on-list-of-companies-ice-fined/ ) and then there are those wanting to electrifying the fences or perhaps setting up .50 cal machine guns and shooting anything that moves north. President Obama has stepped up with deportation and 1.2 million have left, but he's not given any credit for it. Latino's are not stupid they know the bar will be raised because the right only wants attrition; nothing else. Mitt Romney knows that, and that's why he's for "self deportation."June 14, 2012 at 11:04 a.m.
I work with quite a few American born Hispanics and all of them voice full support for securing our border and reducing the number of illegal immigrants. The reason is simple...illegals will work for less and that reduces the employment opportunities in our country. If we don't limit illegal immigration, before long we will be just like Mexico, with all of its problems. In fact, in many areas along our southern border, we already have many of those problems.June 14, 2012 at 10:21 a.m.
Sorry, Senor Blanco. My minority's status in this state is not disturbing at all. I'd venture I'm much more comfortable in the southern regions of the continent than many others.
A most disturbing view from many is the firm stance against photo ID requirements for the sacred right to vote. It never ceases to amaze me than a simple colored card is all that is required to prove I am who I say I am at the polling place. How can any sane person stand against positive ID, unless they plan on commiting fraud is beyond me.
Of course, I carry my passport with me at all times. Just as is required in most other nations, with the exception of the good ole USA.June 14, 2012 at 7:20 a.m.
Travel Warning for Mexico: Possible Violent 'Retaliation' Against AmericansJune 14, 2012 at 7:01 a.m.
You sure have to wonder why Hispanic folks would again vote for the cardboard cutout in our White House. He's deported more of their "compadres" than any other president, and keeps them unemployed and on the government dole. Guess they just don't have enough snap to realize they're being royally used by someone who doesn't give a rat's behind about them. Maybe they, too, are convinced they're better off now than they were when the "I" king stole the office three and-a-half years ago.June 14, 2012 at 2:25 a.m.
Big Horn-
Do you think that this proposal will sound reasonable to 38% of the State's population? Don't get me wrong, your role as a dissipating minority has to be confusing. Y'all keep on with your current strategy: it's got road to success written all over it.
The most "reasonable" aspect of the GOP state platform to me is how while it is illegal to be an undocumented worker it is LEGAL to hire them.June 13, 2012 at 7:54 a.m.
I wouldn't vote for a party(GOP) that expects people to at least try to earn what they get. I would instead vote for the party(Dems) that wants everyone to be equal, expects zero if any effort on your part and is happy to hand over anything you need to make life better for you and be more "fair". LOL!
No war has been declared on anyone, but it should have been. Maybe we can use the advise of our border savvy President and build a moat with alligators. An embarrassing statement, I agree. But thats our President.
The writers of the constitution when written could scarcely have conceived of the situation we have now. With the government refusing to support it's states and instead working very hard to block them as they try to protect themselves. Sadly only a few states are really doing anything to battle the insanity of the current out of control situation.
My suggestion to the illegals that want to keep their family together... Take them all with you when you leave. I'll be happy to pay $30.00 for an orange versus the situation we have now.
1) Build temporary wall, Physical or laser sensor, along the Southern Border for 20 years.
2) Create a task force group to combat drug lords and coyotes on the border.
3) Heavily fine cities and counties that aid illegal immigration.
4) Punish any police officer or citizen who violates the 4th amendment, the 14th amendment and the Civil Rights Acts.
5) Punish those who mistreat illegal aliens.
6) Heavy fine, punish, or deport an illegal .
7) A child (16 and under) born to an illegal is America citizen under the 14th amendment, he or she shall be deported with the parents.
8) Ease the pathway for citizenship. Limit immigration from Eastern World,
9) Create more guest worker programs.
10) Create an American Foreign Legion to encourage or draft Illegal alien males to become citizens
11) End NAFTA and place high tariffs on countries that produce illegal immigration.
12) Granted the government to sue Corporations and businesses that hire Illegal immigrantsJune 13, 2012 at 1:18 a.m.
My reference to "people of color" refers to Latinos and African Americans as has been made public by the media. In order to reverse and end the purging, the Voters Rights Act has to be enforced. It is a pity that we have to legislate the right to vote due to the maliciousness of those that are responsible for voting obstacle, i.e., poll taxes, ID laws, etc. But I am sure you are familiar with all of this.June 12, 2012 at 10:53 p.m.
And your proposals are.......????
I saw no reference to as you say "people of color" in your original essay. Care expand and explain yourself?June 12, 2012 at 9:57 p.m.
I make reference to what is taking place in Florida. The governor is still attempting to purge more folks who have voted for decades off the voter data base until they can prove they are a citizen. Targeted so far are the elderly and people of color. It has been all over the media in case anyone missed it. To me that is slamming the door in someone's face. There isn't any justification for purging people off the voter rolls unless you are attempting to disenfranchise them.June 12, 2012 at 9:33 p.m.
Sounds like a reasonable answer to our recurrent problem, Mr. blanco.
Where are your proposals, Mr. Munoz?June 12, 2012 at 9:32 p.m.
4Create an Effective and Efficient Temporary Worker Program – A national Temporary Worker Program should be implemented to bring skilled and unskilled workers into the United States for temporary periods of time when no U.S. workers are currently available. The program should also require:June 12, 2012 at 7:51 p.m.
Self-funding through participation fees and fines;
Applicants must pass a full criminal background check;
Applicants with prior immigration violations would only qualify for the program if they paid the appropriate fines;
Applicants and/or Employers must prove that they can afford and/or secure private health insurance;
Applicants must waive any and all rights to apply for financial assistance from any public entitlement programs;
Applicant must show a proficiency in the English language and complete an American civic class;
Temporary Workers would only be able to work for employers that deduct and match payroll taxes;
All participants would be issued an individual Temporary-Worker Biometric Identification Card that tracks all address changes and both civil and criminal court appearances as a defendant
From the recent Texas GOP platform:
"Real ID Act - As the Real ID Act effectively creates an unconstitutional and privacy-inhibiting national ID card, we hereby call for its immediate repeal."
National ID card BAD. State ID card required for voting GOOD! My favorite part of the Texas voter ID law is how Texas college student ID cards are not acceptable ID for voting but the concealed carry card is acceptable.It's a mystery why the constitutionality of the law is under review.
In all fairness here's the Texas GOP Immigration Platform:
IMMIGRATIONJune 12, 2012 at 7:51 p.m.
The Texas Solution – Because of decades-long failure of the federal government to secure our borders and address the immigration issue, there are now upwards of 11 million undocumented individuals in the United States today, each of whom entered and remain here under different circumstances. Mass deportation of these individuals would neither be equitable nor practical; while blanket amnesty, as occurred with the Simpson-Mazzoli Act of 1986, would only encourage future violations of the law. We seek common ground to develop and advance a conservative, market- and law-based approach to our nation's immigration issues by following these principles:
Secure Our Borders – The U.S. Border must be secured immediately! We demand the application of effective, practical and reasonable measures to secure our borders and to bring safety and security for all Americans along the border and throughout the nation.
Modernize the United States Social Security Card – We support the improvement of our 1936 Social Security card to use contemporary anti-counterfeit technology. The social security card will not be considered a National ID card for U.S. citizens.
Birthright Citizenship – We call on the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the United States to clarify Section 1 of the 14th amendment to limit citizenship by birth to those born to a citizen of the United States with no exceptions.
Bob...Not to start a fight, but nobody is slamming the door in the face of citizens. The ones who get the door slamming treatment cannot vote -- legally -- anyway. Nobody is purging citizens from voter lists. Dead people and those who are not legally allowed to vote ARE purged. I read about a guy who said his grandfather always voted the straight republican ticket. Now that he's dead, he votes democrat.June 12, 2012 at 7:03 p.m.
Hispanic voters are as informed as all other voters. Would you vote for the party that continuously slams the door in your face, profiles you, calls you a dog, attempts to purge from voter lists, always wants to know if you are legal, places you in a generic category whether you have legal status or not, and now wants your vote?June 12, 2012 at 11:44 a.m.
why in God's name would any informed Hispanic vote for the party that has declared war on them?June 12, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
BRAVO!!! OLE!!!June 12, 2012 at 12:30 a.m.


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