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A Nebraska contractor says he will fight a $70,000 federal fine imposed in the death of one of his employees, even though he has been cited for the same violations before.
Ghaleb N. Suleiman, owner of JMA Roofing of Bennington, NE, said in an interview Tuesday (Nov. 5) that Darrell Anglen, 53, of Council Bluffs, and a co-worker had been up on a roof without Suleiman's knowledge July 17 when Anglen fell three stories to a lower roof and died.
The men had been working on an unoccupied building in Omaha's historic Old Market area downtown.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued one repeat and one other-than-serious safety violation against Suleiman in the accident and proposed a fine of $70,000.
Firefighters retrieve the body of Darrell Anglen after his fatal three-story fall in July.
The repeat violation stems from a 2010 case, in which JMA was issued five serious citations for a variety of violations, including lack of fall protection and lack of training. The company paid a total of $4,000 in fines in that case, OSHA records show.
The company was also cited in 2006 for a fall protection violation.
Lack of fall protection and lack of training are also alleged in the current case, according to OSHA documents.
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Neither Anglen nor a co-worker was wearing fall protection when they were replacing the roof's rubber membrane and Anglen slipped over the roof edge about 5:30 p.m. that day, Omaha police said. The membrane, ethylene propylene diene monomer, is often used for water resistance.
In a phone interview Tuesday, Suleiman said that he had provided the necessary safety equipment on the roof, but "I didn't know he was up there."
Suleiman accused Anglen and his co-worker, who did not fall, of being "under the influence" but could not say of what and offered no evidence to support the accusation. He said that the two men had stayed on the roof after the workday ended.
"I had no idea he was working that day," Suleiman said.
Darrell Anglen and a co-worker were top a building in Omaha's Old Market district when Anglen fell more than 30 feet. Their boss says he didn't know they were there.
Suleiman said he would contest the fine because it was "too high."
As OSHA official disagreed.
"It's unacceptable that JMA Roofing failed to provide and ensure that workers used fall protection to prevent severe injuries," said Marcia Drumm, OSHA's acting regional administrator in Kansas City, MO, said in a statement.
"Falls remain the leading cause of death and injury in the construction industry. Companies must protect their workers by following safety regulations."
OSHA's fall prevention campaign provides employers and workers with information and educational materials in English and Spanish about working safely on ladders, scaffolds and roofs.
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InfraWorks 360 offers an easy way to experience your models through an Oculus Rift device. It is not an officially supported feature and it can change in future as well, but we want to give you a way to get the great experience to immerse yourself into a city model. This is a great way to unterstand and assess new design concepts and alternatives created with InfraWorks 360.
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If you are making the most of the model builder preview, you will have found that the textual search isn't responding.
There was a change on the 'bing' side, so we have created a simple fix to re-enable it
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Nice video on Youtube from Network Rail and Mott MacDonald showing a project using InfraWorks for public consultation of a road crossing and footbridge
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Autodesk® InfraWorks 360™ is a game-changing preliminary and engineering design tool. With it, you can rapidly generate and evaluate multiple design alternatives using data-rich models of the as-built environment. It's a powerful Autodesk product, and it's designed to help you win work by telling compelling visual design stories.
A regular request when looking to use InfraWorks, make sure you have the correct setup
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Last night we held the first user group in Manchester (UK) for Civil 3D.
This is an independent group that is forming and we held the first meeting last night to a great attendance.
We had presentations from
BIM4Infrastructure: Design behind the mode by Jonathan Wheatley of Capita
BIM, Standards and Civil 3D - bringing it all together by Dave Bosworth of Excitech
and also myself with Tips, tricks and updates
Was great to meet with the dedicated followers and those that want to share best practice.
Also to progress BIM for Infrastructure as a process and provide better deliverables and data from their design work
Was also just to catch up with colleagues I have worked with in my past and grab a pint
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I have heard from others wanting to also establish similar groups and hopefully next year we can make that happen with your support.
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We've been working really hard on improving and evolving the InfraWorks offering, not to mention incorporating masses of feedback over the past few years. But with this quick, reactive and frequently updating development comes a slight downside in that it can be difficult to keep up with what's currently available.
So here's a brief, need-to-know listing of the current range of InfraWorks products that can help with collaboration and up front decision making on infrastructure projects:
There are also a few InfraWorks 360 cloud services that can be accessed from within the different InfraWorks products, most notably Model Builder as mentioned above for automatic, 3D model creation. Basically, you select your desired area up to 15km2 and wait for the email to tell you that your model is ready for download… but as always the proof is in the pudding, so download a demo and try these different tools for yourself.
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Our geotechnical industry partners, Keynetix, after man years of re-development the new look HoleBASE SI Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D has been released to all users and to celebrate its launch they are doing 30 minutes of training and questions on line.
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This webinar will be an excellent introduction to the powerful features now included in the AutoCAD Civil 3D Extension and will be a valuable webinar if you are:-
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I truly believe that one of the biggest reasons I am on this Earth is to be a mom. As the oldest of five children, I grew up nurturing and protecting my younger siblings. Now, as a kindergarten teacher, my days are filled with hugs and Band-Aids. It wasn't long after Scott and I met, […]
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Toys for Tots at IAC in Pleasant Hill
Our office in Pleasant Hill is supporting the Toys for Tots program by being a drop-off site for Contra Costa County. The mission of the Toys for Tots program is to collect new toys during the months of October, November and December and distribute the unwrapped toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the […]


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J.J. Putz Joins Diamondbacks' Front Office
The Diamondbacks announced that J.J. Putz, who spent the 2011-14 seasons as a member of the team's bullpen, has been hired as a special assistant to president and CEO Derrick Hall. According to the press release, Putz will assist the team in both a baseball and business capacity. Some of the responsibilities outlined for him include attending community events, meeting with season-ticket holders, working with pitchers in Spring Training and visiting the club's minor league affiliates throughout the course of the 2015 regular season.
"I am very excited to give back to the game that I love and have been fortunate to be a part of for 14 years," said Putz in the press release. "To be a part of such a great organization is a blessing. My family and I have been so grateful to be a part of the Arizona community. It is a dream come true to work alongside a great man like Derrick. There are not enough great things to say about this organization. I am forever thankful."
Hall expressed similar excitement about the opportunity to work alongside Putz: "J.J.'s performance on the field and popularity off the field make him a tremendous addition to the front office. His personality is a perfect fit for our culture and we are looking forward to him helping the D-backs in a number of different ways during this next phase of his career."
While the press release doesn't specifically state it, this most certainly appears to be the end of the 37-year-old Putz's playing career. If that's the case, Putz will cross the finish line with very strong marks. In 566 2/3 career innings, he posted a 3.08 ERA with 9.5 K/9, 2.9 BB/9, a 1.15 WHIP, a 37-33 record and 189 saves. Putz's best season came with the 2007 Mariners, when he posted an exceptional 1.38 ERA, 10.3 K/9, 1.6 BB/9 and recorded 40 saves while finishing a league-high 65 games. He earned $38.875MM over his playing career, per Baseball-Reference.com, and his 189 saves rank 51st all-time. If this is indeed the end of the line for his days on a big league mound, we at MLBTR wish Putz the best of luck in his new career path and congratulate him on a very nice playing career.
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Alfonso Soriano Announces Retirement
Longtime big leaguer Alfonso Soriano has annunced his retirement from the game, reports Hector Gomez of Dominican outlet Listin Diario (via Twitter). The 38-year-old played in parts of 16 MLB seasons, including thirteen as a full-time regular.
Soriano was once one of the most consistent power threats in the game. Between 2002 and 2013, Soriano averaged 624 trips to the plate per season, slashing .273/.324/.511. He hit 385 home runs (32 per year) and stole 243 bags (20 a season) over that stretch.
Soriano appeared in seven straight All Star games (2002-08). While generally subpar defensive marks hurt his overall value, Soriano was ultimately worth just under 40 fWAR in his career, though he checked in at less than 30 rWAR.
The Dominican native started and ended his career in pinstripes, joining the Yankees after an early-career stint in Japan. He was later dealt to the Rangers and then on to the Nationals, where he moved from second to the outfield, and ultimately signed an eight-year, $136MM deal with the Cubs.
That massive contract had its ups and downs, but Soriano ultimately swung an above average bat in every year except for a rough 2009. He spent the tail end of the deal back in New York after a deadline deal, delivering an excellent stretch of play late in 2013. But he struggled to get it going last year, and was ultimately cut loose by the Yanks in mid-season.
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Kevin Youkilis To Retire
Corner infielder Kevin Youkilis will hang up his spikes after a 14-year professional career, according to a tweet from his representatives at Pro Star Management. The 35-year-old will be remembered most fondly for his time in Boston.
With the Red Sox, Youkilis emerged as one of the game's most consistent on-base threats. His ability to work counts and draw walks was so legendary that it drew him the appellation "the Greek God of Walks," a name referenced in the famous Moneyball book and film.
Of course, he could do much more than that. Over his six full-time seasons with the Red Sox, Youkilis slashed an outstanding .292/.392/.500 with 121 home runs. With solid defensive marks at third, he was worth 29.5 rWAR and 25.9 fWAR over that stretch, making him one of the very best position players in the game.
That outstanding performance made Youkilis a key figure in the Boston baseball revival. He did not see World Series action in 2004, his rookie year — though he was on the roster — but was a major contributor during the regular and post seasons in 2007. Over 125 career postseason plate appearances, Youkilis slashed a healthy .306/.376/.568 with six long balls.
Youkilis was ultimately dealt from Boston to the White Sox in the summer of 2012 after struggling in the early going. (That led to one of the more memorable mid-game trade acknowledgments; see photo.) He rebounded in Chicago, putting up a strong second half (.236/.346/.425 with 15 home runs in 344 plate appearances) and earning a $12MM free agent contract with the Yankees.
Issues with his back and plantar fasciitis ultimate marred the tail end of Youkilis's career. He was ineffective when on the field in New York, and did not even make 100 trips to the plate this year after joining Rakuten of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Nevertheless, Youkilis's excellence at his peak cannot be ignored. He finished third in the AL MVP vote in 2008, and might have won were it not for teammate Dustin Pedroia. He was named to three All-Star teams over his ten MLB seasons.
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Brian Roberts To Retire
Longtime Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, who spent last season with the Yankees, will retire after a productive 14-year career. Roberts himself broke the news in an appearance on the Steve Gorman sports show on FOX Sports Radio (audio link; h/t to the BaltimoreSportsReport.com). Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports on Twitter that Roberts confirmed his intentions to hang up the spikes.
Roberts, who just turned 37, will always be known for his time in Baltimore. After two years as a solid regular, Roberts broke out with a stellar 2005 season in which he posted 7.2 rWAR and 6.6 fWAR on the back of excellent all-around play. Though he never again reached quite those levels, Roberts was an above-average to excellent performer over each of the next four years.
That track record of consistent production led Baltimore to award Roberts with a four-year, $40MM extension that covered the 2010-13 campaigns. Unfortunately, things turned south the moment the contract began to pay out, as a cascade of injuries conspired to wipe out large swaths of each of his next four campaigns. And Roberts never really regained his form when he was on the field, slashing a meager .246/.310/.359 over just 809 plate appearances during that four-year term.
The ending was not, perhaps, quite what Roberts envisioned when he made the difficult decision to join the Yankees on a one-year deal after spending his entire career in one (rival) organization. He logged 348 plate appearances in New York — somewhat remarkably, the highest annual tally he had managed since 2009 — but slashed just .237/.300/.360 with five home runs and seven stolen bases. He was ultimately released to make room for the acquisition of Stephen Drew.
While it is easy to be distracted by his inability to stay on the field after his age-31 season, Roberts was one of the better players in the game at his peak levels of performance. He logged nearly two-thirds of his career 30.3 rWAR and 28.4 fWAR during that 2005-09 run.
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Ryan Dempster To Retire
Right-hander Ryan Dempster, who sat out the 2014 season due to physical issues and a desire to spend more time with his family, will not pursue a contract this offseason and will officially retire, reports Chris Cotillo of SB Nation's MLB Daily Dish (on Twitter).
The 37-year-old Dempster was placed on the restricted list by the Red Sox following that decision, meaning that he forewent a sizable $13.25MM salary. At the time, Dempster told FOX's Ken Rosenthal, "I don't feel like I am capable of performing to the ability and standard that I am accustomed to. I feel it's in the best interest of both the club but most importantly myself to step away from playing baseball at this time." Over the summer, Dempster told the Chicago Tribune that he wasn't ruling out a return to the playing field, but he didn't miss playing at that point.
Dempster's career will come to a close with a 4.35 ERA, 7.8 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 in 2387 Major League innings. The former third-round pick and British Columbia native experienced success both as a starter and as a reliever in his career. He made 351 big league starts and totaled 132 Major League victories, but he also spent three seasons as the Cubs' closer and totaled 87 saves in his career.
The final season of Dempster's career certainly wasn't his finest, but it may be his fondest memory. Dempster posted a 4.57 ERA in 171 1/3 innings for the Red Sox that season and was rewarded with a 2013 World Series ring when all was said and done.
A two-time All-Star, Dempster also finished sixth in the 2008 National League Cy Young voting in a surprisingly dominant campaign as he transitioned from the bullpen back to the rotation. He totaled 206 2/3 innings that season, posting a 2.96 ERA and averaging 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings along the way.
Baseball-Reference.com values Dempster's career at 22.6 wins above replacement, while Fangraphs pegs him at 27.5 WAR. In parts of 16 Major League seasons with the Marlins, Reds, Cubs, Rangers and Red Sox, Dempster earned more than $89MM, according to B-Ref. We at MLBTR wish Dempster the best of luck in his post-playing days.
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Josh Beckett To Retire
Dodgers righty Josh Beckett said today that he will retire from the game, as MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. The 34-year-old was slated for surgery on his torn left hip labrum, but will not attempt to work back from the injury.
Beckett was having an excellent season before he was stricken with another significant injury. He owned a 2.88 ERA through 115 2/3 frames, striking out 8.3 and walking 3.0 batters per nine. Though his numbers were propped up somewhat by a .257 BABIP and 85.2% strand rate, Beckett's stuff was good enough that he managed to record the first and only no-hitter of his career.
It has been a memorable career for Beckett, who won the 2003 World Series MVP with the Marlins at just 23 years of age. By that time, he had already established himself as one of the best young starters in baseball. But by the winter of 2005, he was headed to the Red Sox (along with Mike Lowell) in exchange for a package including future stars Hanley Ramirez and Anibal Sanchez.
Beckett had an up-and-down tenure in Boston. Over 2006-11, he averaged 185 innings a year with a 4.04 ERA and 8.2 K/9 against 2.4 BB/9. But he mixed in three All-Star campaigns, including a 2007 effort (3.27 ERA over 204 2/3) in which he was the Cy Young runner-up.
Beckett ultimately signed two extensions with Boston: a three-year, $30MM deal that included a $12MM vesting option and a four-year, $68MM pact that ran through 2014. Of course, the latter contract did not end as might have been hoped at the time. After playing a central role in the public's dissection of Boston's 2011 meltdown, Beckett was off to a rough start in 2012 when his contract became part of the massive Red Sox-Dodgers mid-season trade.
Though he may have delivered more value back to Los Angeles than seemed likely at the time of that swap, Beckett continued to be inconsistent. He threw well down the stretch in 2012 before scuffling through an injury-plagued 2013.
Things ended on a high note, of course, and Beckett will leave the game having contributed 35.3 rWAR and 39.0 fWAR to his clubs. For that production, he earned over $116MM. MLBTR wishes Beckett the best of luck in whatever endeavors he chooses to pursue now that his playing days are over.
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Fernando Tatis Retires
Fernando Tatis has announced his retirement from baseball, El Deportista reports (link in Spanish). Tatis hadn't played in the Majors since 2010, but he has played in his native Dominican Republic since then and played in Mexico this year. Tatis last turned up in these pages in early 2013, when he worked out for the Orioles (who ultimately did not sign him).
Tatis' best season came in 1999, when he hit .298/.404/.553 while hitting 34 home runs (including two grand slams in one inning) as the Cardinals' starting third baseman. He also played for the Rangers, Expos, Orioles and Mets in a career spanning parts of 11 seasons. He finishes his career with a line of .265/.344/.442 and with career earnings of over $17MM, according to Baseball-Reference.com.
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Octavio Dotel Retires
The man who has played for more Major League teams than anyone in history won't be adding another to his resumé, as right-hander Octavio Dotel has decided to officially retire, reports Chris Cotillo of SB Nation's MLB Daily Dish.
Last we heard on Dotel, the veteran reliever was looking to make a comeback in 2014, though that never wound up coming to be. Cotillo notes that Dotel tried to rehab from his most recent injury (elbow inflammation that cost him nearly all of the 2013 season) in the Dominican Republic in hopes of latching on with a new team, but the rehab was unsuccessful.
Dotel, 40, will finish his career having played for a record 13 teams in the Majors. In parts of 15 big league seasons between the Astros, Athletics, Tigers, White Sox, Royals, Mets, Rockies, Pirates, Braves, Cardinals, Dodgers, Yankees and Blue Jays, Dotel compiled a 3.78 ERA with 10.8 K/9, 3.9 BB/9 and a 32.5 percent ground-ball rate. In his best seasons, Dotel averaged 94+ mph on his fastball, but he lost some of that velocity late in his career and finishes with an average of 93 mph on his heater.
Dotel never earned an All-Star nod, but he did secure a World Series ring after pitching 24 2/3 innings of 3.28 ERA ball during the regular season for the 2011 Cardinals, plus another 10 1/3 postseason frames in which he yielded three earned runs (2.61 ERA). Dotel recorded saves for nine of the 13 teams for which he played, totaling 109 in a career that earned him more than $41MM, per Baseball-Reference.com. MLBTR wishes Dotel the best of luck in his post-playing career.
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Lyle Overbay Likely To Retire
With his 14th big league season in the books, Brewers first baseman Lyle Overbay sounds ready to call it a career. The first baseman said on MLB Network Radio (Twitter link) that he is "99.9 percent" certain that he will retire this offseason.
If that indeed holds true, he'll finish as a lifetime .266/.347/.429 hitter with 151 homers. Those numbers were compiled over stretches with the Blue Jays, Brewers, and Diamondbacks along with shorter stints with the Pirates, Yankees, and Braves. Overbay's best season, perhaps, came in 2006 with Toronto, when he slashed a robust .312/.372/.508 over 640 plate appearances and hit a career-high 22 long balls.
In his second run with the Brewers this year, Overbay served as a platoon mate to Mark Reynolds. On his left-handed side of the ledger, Overbay put up a .233/.328/.333 line in 296 plate appearances. After starting his career as an 18th-round draft pick, the University of Nevada, Reno product has managed to rack up $36MM in career earnings.
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Adam Dunn To "Probably" Retire After Season
OCTOBER 1: After last night's difficult loss, Dunn said he still intends to retire but did not slam the door shut entirely, as MLB.com's Jane Lee tweets. "That's it probably," he said.
SEPTEMBER 1: Dunn kept the door slightly open for a 2015 return, telling Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (Twitter link) that he only said he will "probably" retire following the season. He has no intention of continuing his career to chase the 500-homer mark unless he's on a contending team.
AUGUST 31: Adam Dunn says he will retire after the season, Bruce Levine of 670theScore.com tweets. The news comes in the wake of the slugger being traded to Oakland, and comes as no great surprise — he's in the last season of his $56MM contract, and he's discussed the possibility of retiring before.
He's also 34, and his best days as a player seem to be behind him. He remains a prolific power hitter, with 20 home runs in 435 plate appearances this year, and he's always drawn more than his share of walks. But his batting average has fallen to very low levels — he hasn't batted above .220 since 2010. And his defense, while never good, has gotten so poor that he's a liability anywhere other than DH, even considering his obvious offensive skills.
Nonetheless, Dunn will leave behind an impressive body of work, and his extreme homers/walks/strikeouts offensive game makes him an historically unique player. He has 460 career home runs (good for 36th all-time), including at least 38 in seven consecutive seasons from 2004 through 2010. He's also drawn an impressive 1,311 walks in his career, fourth among active players (behind Bobby Abreu, Jason Giambi and Manny Ramirez). Of course, he's been one of the game's most frequent strikeout victims — five of his seasons are in the top 20 all time in strikeouts, and he ranks third all-time in whiffs, behind Reggie Jackson and Jim Thome.
Dunn made his mark on Major League pitching immediately, finishing fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2001 (despite only playing half the season in the bigs) and emerging as a poster boy for the sabermetric movement with his "Three True Outcomes" (homers, walks and strikeouts) offensive style. He then blossomed into one of the game's most feared power hitters as an outfielder and then a first baseman with the Reds, Diamondbacks and Nationals.
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Jon Lee to Release FALLEN ANGEL Album, March 4
Jon Lee has announced his debut album, 'Fallen Angel,' released on March 4th 2013.
Featuring what's being described as an eclectic mix of some of Jon's favourite songs, with pop ballads like 'Talking In Your Sleep' and 'Kissing A Fool' to U2's smash hit, 'With Or Without You' and not forgetting a selection of songs from the finest musicals. 'Fallen Angel' has a little something for everyone to enjoy.
'Fallen Angel' is described as "a brilliantly crafted album, showing off Jon's phenomenal vocal talent and showcasing him as a superb solo artist. Jon is currently starring as Frankie Valli in the award winning musical, 'Jersey Boys'. The album features two of the Four Seasons greatest hits 'Fallen Angel' and 'My Eyes Adored You' from 'Jersey Boys'. It also features Alan Menken's 'Out There' as featured in Disney's 'Hunchback Of Notre Dame' as performed by Jon in 'Aladdin' at the 02 'Fallen Angel' features over 20 musicians and the ACM Gospel Choir, delivering fresh interpretations of classic songs you will know and love.With beautiful, soulful sounds of the ACM Gospel Choir infused with the soothing melodies of the live orchestra."
'Fallen Angel' received its first exclusive play on BBC Radio 2.
Commenting on the release of his debut album, Jon said "I am so excited to finally be releasing my album, I have worked with some amazing people and I'm thrilled with the results - thanks to all my fans for the amazing support you have given me so far, I hope you enjoy the album as much as I do"
'Fallen Angel' is available for pre-order via Jon's website www.jonleeofficial.com and on itunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/fallen-angel/id593474892
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Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II`s son, has said he is "grateful" for an apology from police and was looking forward to a "safe walk in the garden".
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Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has become the first member of the British royal family to open an official Twitter account.
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Oakland Park House Rental Photos and Description
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6)
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home is located in a beautiful area called Coral Heights just north of Oakland Park Blvd and just west of US1. Only 1.5 miles to the beach and walking distance to restaurants, shops and a gym.
The home is on the water with a private pool, tropical gardens out back and a screened in back porch. It has an open floor plan with views of the pool and waterfront from most rooms. Two of the bedrooms have king size beds and the third a queen size bed, plus there is an extra large master bath with a jacuzzi tub and separate shower and an office complete with WiFi internet access, wireless printer and telephone.
Other amenities include a 42' flat panel TV with cable in the living area, flat panel internet TV's in the bedrooms with cable, an iPod dock, alarm clocks, washer/dryer, iron/ ironing board, blow dryer, patio furniture, sun loungers and a gas Bar-B-Que grill.
NON-SMOKING and no pets (sorry). The sea wall and pool are not fenced in making the home unsuitable for young children.
Keywords: Waterfront Home with pool located close to the beach, restaurants, cafes, shopping, gym and just 10 minutes to Las Olas Blvd.
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I'm Ryan Kirby (I go by Kirby), the House Manager for the UK-based owner and a independent vacation rental manager. I have been managing the home since 2011.
Ryan Kirby - House Manager purchased this house in 2011
Why Ryan Kirby - House Manager chose Oakland Park
The owner wanted a waterfront property with a pool in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of restaurants and shops and a short drive to the beach.
What makes this house unique
After buying the home in late 2011 the owner completely re-decorated inside and out and furnished it in a contemporary but comfortable style.
The home is in an up-market residential neighborhood with a variety of shops, restaurants, a gym and a bank within walking distance and the beach a short drive away, combining the benefits of peace and quiet with a very convenient location.


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Festival of Trees
in replica Train Station, Wood Islands on Friday evening, Nov. 14, 5 – 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 15th from 9 to 3, pop by to enjoy a "Hot Bowl" (Fundraiser for WIADC) and to cast a ballot for the best of the festive trees decorated by individuals, organizations, churches, or corporations in our community. If you want to spread cheer with your small or large decorated tree, register with Audrey at 902-969-6052 – no fee. Food, biscuit makers, and other community helpers needed– (we'll be using the Train Station kitchen — and the Community Room kitchen for the Crafters Market on Saturday) Set up trees: Thursday, November 13 between 10 and 4 (or otherwise by appointment). Take down: after 3 on Saturday. We're hoping this event will grow every year. Children can come to write letters to Santa; sign the Community Christmas Card, (fundraiser), and both days, there will be a box for Montague Food Bank items.
Christmas Crafters' Market – Wood Islands Community Room.
For millennia, community crafters have sold their wares in markets — in the past, they could earn a little bit of extra money for their families. Today, crafters appreciate having a venue whereby they could divest the cached products of their boundless creative energy . . . and earn a little fun money to boot! Our local crafters carry on this industrious and creative tradition; come see their Christmas wares on Saturday, November 15, 9 – 3 in the Community Room at Wood Islands (above the Information Centre). Vendors, please call Bev at (902) 962-3463. Plan lunch with friends and family — fundraiser for WIADC. Wheelchair accessible; we have an elevator.
Jingle Bell Family Fun Run
Saturday, November 15. Loosely organized; wear that crazy Christmas sweater; run, walk or cycle 2, 4, 6 or full 8 km (return) Wood Islands leg of the Confederation Trail. Main start time at 10:00 — but of course the trail can be enjoyed at any time! Rain or snow, it's a go! Enjoy Festival of Trees and Crafters' Market before or after. If you are able, donation at Train Station before you run: toonie for our not-for-profit community organization (WIADC) — AND/OR item for Montague Food bank.
Business Opportunities.
Planning for 2015 season, the Wood Islands and Area Development Corporation is calling for expressions of interest and requesting proposals for two new eateries in the replica Train Station (operating May 15 into October every year.) One eatery could be along the model of a great Take-Away Fish and Chip Wagon or Food Truck — but without the wagon or truck; instead, this operation would use the left hand side of the Train Station (as you face it.) The other 2/3 of the train station with outdoor patio might be a Great Coffee / Baked Goods / Artisan breads / healthy soups sandwiches / AND small retail Fresh Food Market (for residents and visitors including campers, cottagers and day-trippers). Here is one number you need to know: 50,000+ visitors come to our doors every season; most are looking for food and refreshments. If you are excellent at what you do and want to be part of these exciting proposed operations– or if you want to discuss an entirely different great idea– you are invited to call Audrey at (902) 940-4784; or email email@example.com Expressions of Interest phoned or emailed by November 10 please, with more detailed proposals emailed by January 2.
Employment Opportunities
Wood Islands and Area Development Corporation (a Not-For-Profit community group) is looking for 1. a cleaning person(s) on an "as needed (with good notice)" basis, and 2. someone who is handy with a snow shovel/blower to remove sidewalk snow when needed. Please call Audrey now at (902) 940-4784.
News . . .
The 70 Mile Coastal Yard Sale was a booming success.
The Liquor Store is now closed for the season. The WIADC Board expresses our thanks to our customers and to Tracy and Dot for serving them so well this season. See you next year.
Current Events . . .
The new book titled "SALTWATER ROAD, Tales of Travel on the Northumberland Strait" by Marian Bruce is currently for sale at the Wood Islands Agency Liquor Store, at the Wood Islands Lighthouse and on the two ferrys running between PEI and Nova Scotia. The book is also available in many book stores and other locations around the island as well as being purchased on-line too. Go to:
Island Studies Press through UPEI


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32-year-old Jamar Jones, accused of shooting a person in the arm June 26, was taken into custody Tuesday by the West Point Police Department with assistance from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
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West Point police were successful in the capture of three local fugitives, who had been on the run from alleged acts of shooting, now police are in search of another individual suspected of shooting a man Monday night.
Two out of the three men wanted in connection to recent shooting incidents were captured and taken into custody by the West Point Police Department.
No ruling has yet been entered on a West Point woman accused of ramming her vehicle into the back of another occupied vehicle on Highway 45 Alternate then allegedly leaving the scene of the accident.
A man, who appealed the ruling of the Clay County Justice Court, was found guilty Monday of driving under the influence of alcohol.
For the first time in years, Paige Lamkin, Clay County Tax Assessor/Collector, will be closing businesses in West Point that are delinquent in personal property taxes.
The West Point Police Department congratulated Narcotics Investigator Sergeant Jeremy Dubois for successfully completing Mississippi's Certified Investigators Program and becoming a certified investigator.
July 4th means grilling outside, getting together with family and friend and fireworks.
Fuzzy radio communications between law enforcement officials of the Clay County Sheriff's Department and 911 dispatchers is no longer an issue. That's all thanks to the installation of a new digital radio system, which transmits emergency messages across the radios 10 times better than the Sheriff's Department's old analog radio system.
Correction: In Friday's edition of the Daily Times Leader, we failed to mention that all legal channels and protocols had been observed in the rescue of the 32 animals. As an officer of the court, Linda Koch had been asked to investigate the situation by the Clay County Sheriff's Dept. Court orders and documents were in place before the seizure of the animals. The Golden Triangle Horse Rescue was called Clay County Horse Rescue as an error. We at the Daily Times Leader apologize for any confusion.


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Tue 12/16
Dr. Jane Lubchenco: The Stephen Schneider AwardDate: Tue, December 16, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM
Former Administrator for the NOAA
Climate Denial, Education, and Politics
Naomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science, Harvard; Co-Author, Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco to Global Warming
Joe Romm, Founding Editor, Climate Progress; Author, Language Intelligence: Lessons on Persuasion from Jesus, Shakespeare, Lincoln, and Lady Gaga
Eugenie Scott, Chair, National Center for Science Education
The story of human-caused climate disruption includes tales of distortion and deception that date to the Cold War. That history is told in a new documentary film from Jeff Skoll based on the book Merchants of Doubt. More recently, the battle for public opinion about global warming has also played out in conflicts over teaching climate in schools. In the political realm, most Americans accept climate change and want action, but that attitude is not reflected in Congress. This opening discussion will explore the messaging wars over climate with a historian, an educator and a leading communicator.
Dr. Lubchenco will receive the $15,000 Stephen Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication, awarded each year in memory of the late Stanford scientist Stephen H. Schneider. Dr. Schneider was a founding father of modern climate science, a fearless communicator and the first member of the Climate One Advisory Council. He passed away in 2010. Shortly thereafter Climate One established the award to recognize people who create new understanding in the physical and social sciences and communicate their discoveries to a broad public. Previous recipients are Richard Alley of Penn State University, former NASA scientist James Hansen and Nicholas Stern, former chief economist of the World Bank.
Wed 12/17
Explore (and Taste!) The Essence of WineDate: Wed, December 17, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM
Wine's mystery and magic!
Alder Yarrow, James Beard-nominated Writer, Vinography.com; Author, The Essence of Wine
Wine's mystery and magic comes, in part, from its ability to capture so many different aromas and flavors in a glass. Local San Francisco writer Yarrow has just published a unique volume highlighting and celebrating the many essences of wine that make it so special. The coffee-table book is the result of Alder's collaboration with food photographer Leigh Beisch, who regularly shoots for Williams-Sonoma and Taste magazine. Join Yarrow for a wine tasting and discussion about the wonderful essence of wine.
Socrates CaféDate: Wed, December 17, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM
Discussion of philosophical issues.
The Humanities Forum brings Socrates Café to The Commonwealth Club. It will be held every third Wednesday evening for the discussion of philosophical issues. At each monthly meeting the group's facilitator, Bob Enteen, will invite participants to suggest topics, which are then voted on. The person who proposed the most popular topic will briefly explain why she or he considers the subject interesting and important. An open discussion will follow, ending with a summary. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Thu 12/18
Russian Hill Walking TourDate: Thu, December 18, 2014
Time: 1:45 PM
An active Commonwealth Club Neighborhood Adventure!
Join a more active Commonwealth Club Neighborhood Adventure! Russian Hill is a magical area with secret gardens and amazing views. Join Rick Evans for a two-hour hike up hills and staircases and learn about the history of this neighborhood. See where great artists and architects lived and worked, and walk down residential streets where some of the most historically significant houses in the Bay Area are located.
Mon 1/5
Silent Voices: People with Mental Disorders on the StreetDate: Mon, January 05, 2015
Time: 5:15 PM
Stories and images that are intimate and gritty.
Robert Okin, M.D., Chief of Service, San Francisco General Hospital's Department of Psychiatry; Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, UCSF; Vice Chair, UCSF School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry
We avert our eyes when we meet them on the street: homeless, mentally ill people with hand-scrawled signs, shopping carts and cardboard boxes. Still, we're curious: How did they end up on the street? How do they survive the privations of such a life? What combination of vulnerabilities, traumas, drugs, mental disorders, and financial catastrophes left them on the street? And how do some, against all odds, manage to climb out of this desperate situation? Seeking answers, Dr. Robert Okin spent two years speaking with and photographing mentally ill homeless men and women. Casting a light on their humanity, he masterfully brings these people to life with stories and images that are at once intimate and gritty.
Book Discussion of The Flamethrowers by Rachael KushnerDate: Mon, January 05, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM
Huge swaths of politics and history!
In The Flamethrowers, Kushner skillfully navigates huge swaths of politics and history, intimately intersecting the vivid lives of her characters with the external reality in which they move. At the novel's fulcrum is Reno, a young Nevadan who moves to New York with the vague idea of making it in the art world and finds herself jarred between the chaos of 1970s New York and Italy. All the while, Kushner fearlessly tackles the larger questions, asking what society can afford of its individuals – and where art fits in with everything else. Join us for what promises to be a lively discussion of this dynamic novel.
Thu 1/8
North Beach Walking TourDate: Thu, January 08, 2015
Time: 1:45 PM
Explore vibrant North Beach with Rick Evans!
Join another Commonwealth Club Neighborhood Adventure! Explore vibrant North Beach with Rick Evans during a two-hour walk through this neighborhood with a colorful past, where food, culture, history and unexpected views all intersect in an Italian "urban village." In addition to learning about Beat generation hangouts, you'll discover authentic Italian cathedrals and coffee shops.
The Home that Watches Over Your ParentsDate: Thu, January 08, 2015
Time: 5:15 PM
The authors discuss this latest report.
Richard Caro, D.Phil., Scientist; Silicon Valley Entrepreneur
Mary Hulme, Gerontologist; Care Manager
Hearing of the new class of products that use sensors embedded around the house to keep a friendly eye on a person and report back only if something is wrong, Mary and Richard wanted to find out what products were available, which worked best, and for which life circumstances each was suitable. Many hours of research later, they found that there are lots of products in this new emerging category and that some are particularly suited for specific life situations.
Explore the World from The Commonwealth Club Planning MeetingDate: Thu, January 08, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM
International Relations Member-Led Forum
All interested Club members are welcome to attend our bimonthly, one-hour planning meetings of the International Relations Member-Led Forum. We focus on Europe, Latin America, Africa and worldwide topics. Join us to discuss current international issues and plan programs for the New Year.
Mon 1/12
Good Food,Great Business: How Food Startups Take Good Ideas from Concept to SuccessDate: Mon, January 12, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM
Balance "good" with growth!
Susie Wyshak, Author, Good Food, Great Businessss
Kathryn Lukas, CEO, Farmhouse Culture
Lisa Murphy, Co-founder and Chief Sauce Maker, Sosu Sauces
Jill Litwin, Founder and CEO, Peas of Mind
Grace Erickson, General Manager, Ocho Candy
Elizabeth Ü, Author, Raising Dough: The Complete Guide to Financing a Socially Responsible Food Business
Ready to turn your creative expertise with artisan foods into a thriving good food business? Join Susie Wyshak and a panel of smart, innovative women entrepreneurs who have done just that. Learn how these foodie forerunners put their ideas in motion, funded their ventures, kept going through the inevitable peaks and valleys of running a business – and how they continue to balance "good" with growth.
Machtinger on Mercy in Mozart's Menuetto-AllegrettoDate: Mon, January 12, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM
Steven Machtinger, Attorney & Violinist
Steven Machtinger, Attorney; Violist; Independent Mozart Scholar
Monday Night Philosophy returns to the exploration of the philosophical concepts that are encoded into Mozart's chamber music. In this lecture-performance, we will hear how Mozart, through the use of symbolic motifs, touches on themes of judgment and mercy in the Menuetto-Allegretto movement of his String Quintet in G minor, K. 516.
Tue 1/13
Steven BrillDate: Tue, January 13, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM
Steven Brill, Journalist; Author, America's Bitter Pill: Money, Politics, Back-Room Deals, and the Fight to Fix Our Broken Healthcare System; Twitter @StevenBrill
Brill was the author of Time's March 4, 2013 special report, "Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us," for which he won the 2014 National Magazine Award for Public Service. His new book is the fly-on-the-wall story of the fight to pass and implement the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. He goes in-depth to explore what he sees as the profiteering of the health-care industry, America's largest industry — larger than the entire economy of France.
Brill also teaches journalism at Yale, where he founded the Yale Journalism Initiative to encourage and enable talented young people to become journalists. He has written for The New Yorker, Time, and The New York Times Magazine.
Wed 1/14
Humanity in the Modern WorldDate: Wed, January 14, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM
With Robert G. Aptekar, M.D., and Susan Weiss, Photographer
Robert G. Aptekar, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Susan Weiss, Photographer
Dr. Robert Aptekar is an orthopedic surgeon who provides essential services annually to a charity hospital in Cambodia. He performs surgeries, trains the medical staff and works to bring awareness of health problems in the area. Susan Weiss accompanied Aptekar to document his work and the community in which he works. Aptekar will discuss his experiences, accompanied by the photographs of Susan Weiss.
Dr. Rajendra Pachauri: Political ScienceDate: Wed, January 14, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM
Conversation with the chief of the international climate scientists.
Rajendra Pachauri, Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Other panelists TBA
The scientific consensus that burning fossil fuels is disrupting the Earth's biological and economic systems has become even stronger since Rajendra Pachauri accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 on behalf of international scientists. Significant progress has been made since then in clean energy technologies, especially solar power, which is galloping along in Germany, the United States and elsewhere. But political progress has been halting, with Australia and other countries lurching forward and backward.
What does the latest climate science tell us about the present-day risks of continuing business as usual? With climate skeptics running the United States Senate, what are the prospects for an international climate deal in Paris next year? The new national political landscape makes California even more important as a climate leader. Can California drive technological and financial innovation that makes a difference?
Join us for a rare conversation with the chief of the international climate scientists.
Week to Week Political Roundtable and Member Social 1/14/15Date: Wed, January 14, 2015
Time: 6:30 PM
The biggest, most controversial and sometimes the oddest political issues.
Panelists TBA
This program was originally scheduled for January 15.
It's a new year at Week to Week, and we'll explore the biggest, most controversial, and sometimes the oddest political issues with expert commentary by panelists who are smart, are civil, and have a good sense of humor. Join our panelists for informative and engaging commentary on political and other major news, audience discussion of the week's events, and our news quiz!
And come early before the program to meet other smart and engaged individuals and discuss the news over snacks and wine at our member social (open to all attendees).
Thu 1/15
Waterfront WalkDate: Thu, January 15, 2015
Time: 1:45 PM
The waterfront neighborhood that surrounds the future Commonwealth Club headquarters!
Join Rick Evans for his new walking tour exploring the historic sites of the waterfront neighborhood that surrounds the location of the future Commonwealth Club headquarters. Hear the dynamic stories of the entrepreneurs, controversial artists and labor organizers who created this recently revitalized neighborhood. This two-hour tour will give you a lively overview of the historic significance of this neighborhood and a close look at the ongoing development
What You Need to Know Before You're 65: A Medicare PrimerDate: Thu, January 15, 2015
Time: 5:15 PM
Esther Koch, Medicare Aging Network Partner
Esther Koch, MBA, Medicare Aging Network Partner, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
If you are approaching the Medicare qualifying age of 65 and Medicare seems like one big alphabetical maze to you, you are not alone. Learn the ABCs of Medicare, the realities of what you can expect and what not to expect, and what options might be best for you. Here's what every boomer needs to know to successfully navigate Medicare.
Dr. Sylvia Earle and David de Rothschild: Two Generations, One Big OceanDate: Thu, January 15, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM
This program is rescheduled to January 21, 2015
Sylvia Earle, Ph.D., Ocean Explorer; National Geographic Explorer in Residence; Founder, Mission Blue and SEAlliance
David de Rothschild, National Geographic Explorer; Environmentalist
Greg Dalton, Founder, Climate One – Moderator
Dr. Sylvia Earle – fondly dubbed "Her Deepness" by the New York Times – holds the women's record for the deepest ocean dive and has led more than 100 undersea expeditions, logging more than 7,000 hours underwater. Formerly chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Dr. Earle has garnered countless international honors and played a leading role as researcher and educator capable of crossing any barrier – whether it be linguistic, geographic or a seemingly impassible ocean depth. In the same vein, David de Rothschild is an adventurer and activist who utilizes voyages to the world's remote reaches to bring attention to global environmental issues – his recent exploits include a 2010 crossing of the Pacific Ocean in The Plastiki, a catamaran constructed out of 12,500 recycled plastic bottles. De Rothschild, who was designated as a Climate Hero and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, has also demonstrated his ability to cut across mediums as the founder of MYOO, an online community dedicated to giving nature a voice. We hope you can join us for an intergenerational conversation between these two adventurers devoted to saving the oceans.
Cornel West: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Date: Thu, January 15, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's 84th birthday!
Cornel West, Ph.D.; Professor, Union Theological Seminary; Author, Black Prophetic Fire
Praised by The New York Times for his "ferocious moral vision" and hailed by Newsweek as "an elegant prophet with attitude," Dr. Cornel West bridges the gap between black and white opinion about the country's problems. As a leading voice in societal commentary, Dr. West marched in civil rights demonstrations, taught at Yale, Harvard, and Princeton and is currently a professor at Union Theological Seminary. He draws from traditions of Christianity, the black church, Marxism, and neopragmatism. Hear his fiery oration on the past, present and future of race and injustice in the United States today in conjunction with the release of his latest book, The Radical King. Join us to celebrate January 15 as Dr. Martin Luther King's 86th birthday.
Fri 1/16
Roads of ArabiaDate: Fri, January 16, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM
Dany Chan, Assistant Curator for Exhibition Projects, Asian Art Museum
Chan will give a presentation about the fascinating exhibit, "Roads of Arabia: Archeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", which is at the Asian Art Museum until January 18th. The SF Chronicle described the exhibit as a "Mesmerizing and astonishing journey to the Arabian Peninsula." Some of the more ancient objects were discovered as recently as 40 years ago.


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Bi-polar family member with anger/drinking issues, history of domestic abuse. Bankrupt and unemployed, not receiving any benefits. Recently arrested for domestic disturbance including malicious destruction of property, assault, resisting arrest, possession of knives, but bailed out by daughter. Obsessive behavior/revenge fantasies, owing to wife's infidelity. Experienced breakdown two years ago, in denial about extent of illness.
Family wants him in extended in-patient mental health program, but subject claims he is opening motorcycle business, thus will not go voluntarily. Concern that DA will press for more jail time next week, yet mental illness is the main issue. Family feels business dealings are manic delusions or blue sky, he needs therapy. Deemed competent to stand trial.
While it has been a few years since I have handled these kinds of situations, in order to obtain involuntary treatment, your family member needs to be evaluated by a doctor or ordered to treatment by a court. If you need to call the police about the acute behavior of your family member, you should advise them of the psychiatric issues and request that they take your family member to a hospital emergency room for evaluation. Sometimes taking out a restraining order on your family member is necessary. If the restraining order is violated, the police can arrest your family member and bring him in for evaluation or to court where the judge may order an evaluation. You might also consult with the local psychiatric emergency services team about stratagies for intervention. Alternatively, if your family member would agree to see your family doctor, a trusted friend or relative or a trusted pastor or priest, one of those people may be able to convince him to get some help. Also, you and the other family members might benefit from meeting with a therapist to help you deal with and strategize about how to deal with the situation. Good luck!
Involuntary commitment is very difficult if your relative has not done something to indicate he is a danger to others or admit that he is a danger to himself. However, since he may be facing incarceration next week, he may be more willing to voluntarily commit himself if he sees it as away of escaping (temporarily) jail or mitigating sentencing.
If he has an attorney you should talk to him about getting help for your relative. You may also want to speak to the court clinician. Since his attorney and the clinician may have confidentiality issues you might also benefit from conferring with your own criminal attorney.
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