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Looking for some items....
1. French crepe pan (maybe those steel ones)?
2. "00" flour (like used in Italian pasta making) and semolina flour for pasta
3. Best olive bar for take out - selection of French and Italian olives, mediterranean treats
4. French tapered rolling pin
5. Ramps (is it the season yet?)
6. Fennel pollen (better than seeds; usually expensive)
7. Herb plants for an edible herb garden (italan basil and rosemary)
8. Take out mediterranean treats like dolmades (not mass produced jar ones) and turkish meat or snacks, spanikopita, etc. to bring for a foodie as a gift for staying overnight.
9. Best portuguese custard tarts in the city.
Thanks for the help.
Olives - Alex Farm Products, many locations, or Nasr foods on Lawrence near Pharmacy
Herbs - Richter's herbs in Goodwood. Better bet might be ordering online. They have everything imaginable, and ship both seeds and sprouts. The Jamaican tyme is mind-blowing!
Mediterranean treats - Ararat on Avenue north of Lawrence.
No ramps yet - another month maybe? Maple syrup is now beginning but not quite available - next wee bit.
Ramps are at least a month away. The first wild greens will be water cress, as soon as the small streams are safe. Don't forget morels in late April.
I think fennel pollen has to come from northern Italy, where it has cult status.
Semolina at the Bulk Barn, or Arva Flour Mill, which will have gluten flour or high protein flour: http://arvaflourmills.com/ProductList...
There are several Portuguese bakeries on Dundas, between Ossington and Brock.
Golda's Kitchen will have French kitchen items, check online or visit them in Miss.
re: jayt90
Great info; thanks.
Rube's Rice in the basement of the St. Lawrence Markethas a whole selection of flours, including semolina. Upstairs, there are two or three places with decent olive bars...one of which has dolmades (which might come in a barrel, I don't know), grilled veggies and garlic, etc., and there is a kitchen equiptment place in the middle of the floor upstairs. In season, the north market has ramps...and a table with herb plants:).
I'll answer those I know, or suggest you try.
1. French crepe pan (maybe those steel ones)?
Pepper Mill in Hazelton Lanes across from Whole Foods.
2. "00" flour (like used in Italian pasta making) and semolina flour for pasta
Try Festival foods at College & Grace.
4. French tapered rolling pin
Pepper Mill in Hazelton Lanes across from Whole Foods.
5. Ramps (is it the season yet?)
Maybe Dufferin Grove farmers market, once they come into season.
6. Fennel pollen (better than seeds; usually expensive)
8. Take out mediterranean treats like dolmades (not mass produced jar ones) and turkish meat or snacks, spanikopita, etc. to bring for a foodie as a gift for staying overnight.
Ghazale: beside Bloor Cinema, or on College just west of Grace.
9. Best portuguese custard tarts in the city.
I dunno if they are the best, but I like the ones at the bakery on the north side of College, between Ossington and Roxton.
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Super - thank you!
re: HaveSpoonWillCook
Fennel pollen is collected from dried flowers in Italy and California, producing an intense aroma that used to be a chef's secret.
There are many online sources, ranging from $7 to$16 per oz.
Like saffron, a little goes a long way!
Allegedly Thuet gets his flour here. Mrs Scary picked up a bunh of stuff there-they have a lot of product- on a trip to London and is very pleased. They ship anywhere.
Humber Nurseries for the best selection of garden plants, herbs, etc.
re: Scary Bill
I heard that Thuet could not get flour good enough for French loaves, consistently, until he found Arva.
And yet there are lots of home cooks who go to trouble of getting King Arthur here, when there is a similar product made in Ontario. Go figure...
2. I too have been looking for 00 flour FOREVER. I hope someone knows where it is.
4. Also got my rolling pin at SLM, not bad prices.
7. Garden / Grocery store beside Maselli's on Danforth had really good basil plants last spring with small intense tasting leaves.
9. Custard tarts we got this weekend at Nova Era bakery. Yum!
re: EarlyDrive
and you can also buy herb plants at Fiesta Farms once their garden centre is set up.
French tapered rolling pin is also available at Bonnie Stern's store -
and she also has other items suitable as foodie gifts, such as spice rubs, herbs, oils, vinegars, etc.
Bonnie Stern
6 Erskine Ave, Toronto, ON M4P, CA
Fiesta Farms
200 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G, CA
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And I've heard so many other good things about this store.
grande cheese's outlet store on orfus just west of dufferin has 2 different kinds of 00 flour.


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Updated On: Mar 24 2014 08:50:45 AM EDT
The debate over food trucks in Jacksonville is moving forward at City Hall.
A committee formed to come up with legislation outlining guidelines food truck operators have to follow, will meet again Monday.
They're popping up all over the country and Jacksonville is no exception. You see food trucks on any given day in Hemming Plaza, near the courthouse and in corporate parks.
In February, Jacksonville City Councilman Reginald Brown proposed a bill that would put restrictions on how food trucks do business. There was immediate backlash from food truck owners who feared their business would be compromised or at risk of even shutting down. Working together, the councilman formed a committee to work on the bill.
"Very excited about the progress you know, we went from a very concerned industry to basically an industry that realizes that city legislation is needed and they embraced it and I believe that we are going to come away with a god product that everyone can work up under," said Brown.
Jennifer Kline co-owns a food truck named Up in Smoke BBQ and she's also a member of the committee.
"We went through line by line at the last meeting and we went through and got a bunch of stuff that we got thrown out and a bunch of stuff that's going to stay," said Kline.
Meeting for the second time Monday, Kline expects they'll go over items the committee tabled at their first meeting.
"You know being within so many feet of a brick and mortar with like food so we're trying to fight that it's free enterprise… We would like to see us be able to park where we're allowed to park with regulation but we should be able to park anywhere and be competitive," said Kline.
A concept that once had food truck operators frantic, Kline said she believes this way of drafting the legislation, they'll have to follow, is reasonable and fair.
"I think it's gone really great. Reggie Brown has done a great job of making us feel included in the decision making as well. I don't know where the brick and mortars stand because they haven't shown up yet so we'll see how the next meeting goes.
Councilman Brown said he gave himself 90 days to get the bill finalized, so that means he hopes to have it done within the next two months.
The meeting Monday is at 4 p.m. at City Hall and they welcome the public to come and give input.
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Pope Francis canonized popes John Paul II and John XXIII during a Mass at the Vatican on April 27. Both popes were very popular during their reigns. John XXIII (1958-1963) was born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli to a poor family in northern Italy. John Paul II (1978-2005) was born Karol Jozef Wojtyla in an industrial town in Poland.
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Panaretto Pizzeria Trattoria
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.panarettousa.com/
- Phone: (954) 533-7840
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Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
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Established in Ft Lauderdale in 2009, this is a REAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA. Classic Italian recipes, Delicious Traditional Ancient Venetian recipes and awesome Pizzas. Panaretto receives recognition and praise for the quality of ingredients, the service and the satisfaction of its customers. Panaretto is the name of the wooden serving plate. It is a traditional serving plate in the Venice area, usually to serve polenta. Our pizzas are served on the panaretto to make the process of cutting the pizza easier and to preserve the crust by eliminating the condensation that a common plate generates.Continued
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- Great family friendly spotgammishDined on 9/17/2013The food is excellent italian in an easy feeling location. Family friendly and family-owned business that attracts locals and tourists that happen to find it. Worth the visit!Special Features:
- Very good foodMarciokVIPDined on 8/23/2013At the first time here food very good, they add 20% wihtout asking to the bil. I dint liked, I was thinking that I will never come back again. But because of the food I give than a second chance, and the food was very good again, and at these time didnt come with 20%, but I give it because the service was excelent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Food and Service .. SimpleOsteriaVIPDined on 8/3/2013Great Northern Italian food... Straight forward and simple... If you want good food at a good price.. this is the place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice surprise!!!JoyoVIPDined on 5/29/2013Finding this restaurant was a nice surprise! The owner was lovely. Our group ordered pizzas, a pasta dish and a scaloppine. All were delicious.Special Features:
- Inconsistent food qualityOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 4/13/2013Uneven food experience- good carbonara, good pizza, but weak chicken Marsala & chocolate gelato was poor.
- We were impressed with theOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 3/15/2013We were impressed with the salad and the mushroom ravioli was excellent. Our pizza was less exciting but the fish special was perfectly cooked and served with lovely vegetables.Special Features:
- Recommended veg soup was bland.PizzNormVIPDined on 3/1/2013Recommended veg soup was bland.Pizza crust too thin for me.Skimpy on the mazz.I prefer gooey pizzas with substance.only 1 server-ignored us when they got busy.
- Went back for the second timemorandcVIPDined on 2/21/2013Went back for the second time in a week & was treated to another excellent experience. Service & food was very good. As in my previous experience, the owner ensured everyone was taken care of. Worth a journey from anywhere in the Ft. Lauderdale area.Special Features:
- Excellent Italian cuisinemorandcVIPDined on 2/19/2013Excellent Italian cuisine served at a family owned restaurant. The owner gives special attention to everyone. Everything on the menue is fairly priced. Very good wine list at very affordable prices. Pay attention to the specials.Special Features:
- Nice family restaurant. FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 12/30/2012Nice family restaurant. Food and service were very good.Special Features:
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- The pizza and bruschetta wereOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 6/28/2012The pizza and bruschetta were fabulous. Don't miss the Naughty Nella for dessert. Servers were very efficient but seemed rushed and therefore not overly friendly. Still, if you want the real deal in pizza - check this one out.Special Features:
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- Order pasta! It's fantastic!BuzzDined on 2/27/2012Tucked away in a strip mall this is a wonderful find with large portions and reasonable prices. The staff is particularly warm and friendly.Special Features:
- My wife and I fully enjoyedUncleBuck1947VIPDined on 2/16/2012My wife and I fully enjoyed the food as well as the young server, both were true honest from the heart. Felt like a RI/MA home town italian week night restaurant. The baby grand piano was a home run.............Music was very nice and made the evening super!Special Features:
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- Fabio's food is indescribablyCuteCounselorVIPDined on 11/3/2011Fabio's food is indescribably delicious. We always have a wonderful evening when we visit.Special Features:
- We must have been here onOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 8/29/2011We must have been here on an off night because we read decent reviews on this retaurant bur had a less than acceptable experience for our firts time here. The restaurant was not busy, yet we had poor, slow service. Our water was never refilled, we were never asked if we would like a second glass of wine. No one checked on us to see if our food was OK. Maybe they were short staffed as the chef kept coming out of the kitchen to clear tables. No a good first time experience.
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One of the world's most popular video game franchises is going to be made in Vancouver.
Microsoft has bought the rights to the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games and plans to develop it for the Xbox at Black Tusk Studios in Yaletown.
"The Gears of War franchise has a very strong, passionate and valued fan base on Xbox," said Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft Studios, in a statement released Monday. "This franchise, and these fans, are part of the soul of Xbox."
The third-person shooter game franchise, which includes four games, has sold more than 22 million units worldwide, grossing over $1 billion.
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Spencer said Black Tusk has assembled a "world-class team with deep experience and passion" for the franchise, first released in 2006.
Microsoft has hired Rod Fergusson, a former director of production at North Carolina-based Epic Games, to help lead its Vancouver team.
Fergusson said the move to Canada feels like a "homecoming," noting the franchise has had "the most impact on me professionally and personally."
Hanno Lemke, general manager of Black Tusk, said he hopes to be able to reveal more information about Gears of War later this year.
Black Tusk, which is owned by Microsoft Studios, set up shop in Vancouver in late 2012 with a mandate to develop Triple A games, which are the video game equivalent of Hollywood blockbuster movies.
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What is the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)?
The MDA is a United States government agency within the Department of Defense (DoD). It is made up of federal government civilians, military members from all services, and support contractor personnel. Our mission is to develop and field an integrated, layered, ballistic missile defense system to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends against all ranges of enemy ballistic missiles.—short, medium, intermediate and intercontinental.
Since receiving presidential direction in December 2002, the DoD and the Missile Defense Agency has delivered an initial defensive capability to the warfighter while continually developing a more technically sophisticated system to stay ahead of the evolving ballistic missile threat. In the next few years, the Agency intends to deliver significantly more integrated and robust missile defense technologies.
Why is the United States developing a missile defense capability?
The United States is developing the Ballistic Missile Defense System to counter the threat ballistic missiles pose to the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends. The ballistic missile threat continues to grow in size and complexity. This evolving threat is multi-faceted.
What is the nature of the ballistic missile threat?
The threat is increasing in both quantity and quality. Quantitatively, many nation-states with missiles are increasing their inventories. At the same time, a growing number of states are deploying missiles with greater capabilities.
More nation-states are moving to advanced liquid-propellant systems and even to solid-propellant systems. These systems have increased flexibility, mobility, survivability, and reliability. Ranges are increasing, putting ever more potential targets at risk.
What and who are the existing and near-term emerging threats to Europe?
A phased adaptive approach for missile defense in Europe is based on an assessment of the Iranian missile threat and a commitment to deploy technology that is proven, cost-effective, and adaptable to an evolving security environment. The intelligence community assesses that the threat from Iran's short- and medium-range ballistic missiles is developing rapidly threatening U.S. allies, partners and U.S. deployed personnel−military and civilian−and their accompanying families in the Middle East and in Europe.
What is the current timeline for implementing the Phased Adaptive Approach in Europe?
U.S. ballistic missile defense assets are currently deployed as part of Phase I of the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA). Phase II, planned for the 2015 timeframe, and Phase III, planned for the 2018 timeframe, are on track for completion in their planned timelines.
How can I learn about the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)?
Read about the elements of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), along with information on the supporting efforts and international cooperation in our System section.
If you still have questions, check out the BMDS FAQs.
What kind of testing does the MDA do?
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) executes a rigorous test program that includes testing against short-, medium-, intermediate-, and longer-range threats. The MDA has consistently pursued a comprehensive and integrated approach to missile defense testing and is gradually making tests more complex. Missile defense testing will continue to enable developmental and operational test authorities, with warfighters, to assess Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) performance in operationally realistic conditions.
Testing also builds the confidence of U.S. and allied stakeholders in the BMDS, bolsters deterrence against missile development, and sends a powerful message to potential adversaries looking to acquire ballistic missile technology.
Learn more about Testing in our System section.
Can I work for the MDA?
The Missile Defense Agency is always seeking career professionals to join our team. To learn more, visit our Careers section.
If you still have questions, check out the Careers FAQs.
Can my business participate in the missile defense mission?
Yes! Learn more in our Business Opportunities section.
If you still have questions, check out the Business Opportunities FAQs.
How can I learn more about the MDA's Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC)?
First check out our page all about the MDIOC.
If you still have questions, read our MDIOC FAQs.
Can I use images posted on this website?
All photos in the media library are in the public domain. Please credit the Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense, or U.S Government for the photo.
Where can I get an electronic version of the MDA seal for my presentation/publication/web site/school project?
Only those with another government agency or under contract to the MDA are allowed to use the MDA seal. It cannot be used for advertising or other commercial purposes without MDA approval and consent. If you are under contract to the MDA and wish to obtain an electronic version of the MDA seal for official uses, please have an MDA government sponsor obtain the file for you from the MDA Public Affairs Office. If you are with a government agency, please contact the MDA Public Affairs Office for an electronic copy.
What is the mission of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program?
Aegis BMD's mission is to deliver an enduring, operationally effective, supportable and integrated ballistic missile defense capability in Aegis cruisers and destroyers, in defense of the U.S., deployed forces, allies and friends; to increase the effectiveness of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) by contributing to the synergy with other BMDS elements; and to incrementally increase this capability by delivering evolutionary spiral upgrades as part of BMDS development. Since 2004, the operational Aegis BMD Weapon System has included an engagement capability against regional ballistic missile threats providing the BMDS with its first mobile, global, deployable and proven capability that can destroy ballistic missiles above the atmosphere. The Aegis BMD system integrates with other parts of the BMDS, receiving and providing track information to expand battlespace and improve effectiveness.
Is the Aegis BMD capability deployed?
Installation, equipping and crew training is ongoing. The initial stage has been to outfit 18 Aegis ships with the capability, fifteen destroyers and three cruisers. Sixteen of these were in the Pacific and two in the Atlantic.
Will more ships be equipped?
In response to the increased demand for Aegis BMD capability from the operational forces (Central and Europe Commands), the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the U.S. Navy have commenced a joint initiative to increase the number of Aegis BMD Atlantic Fleet ships to five by January 2010. In response to the Combat Commanders' demand, Secretary of Defense added funds to modify six more Aegis ships to conduct BMD operations in the defense budget, thus bringing the near-term level to 11 equipped ships in the Atlantic and 16 in the Pacific. The Navy's Modernization Program will add even more BMD capable ships starting in the next few years.
Will the SM-3 missile be available for international sale?
Yes. Japan first purchased the Aegis BMD system in 2003. Presently, all four of Japan's KONGO Class Destroyers will be upgraded with the Aegis BMD Weapon System and SM-3 missiles. Two installations have been completed and the remaining installations are scheduled through 2010.
Will allies, especially Japan, contribute to production costs for the missiles?
Foreign Military Sales rules require the allied international customers to pay the full cost of the items procured. An increase in procurement quantities would ultimately lower unit production costs and benefit the U.S. government.
What is happening with the ALTB Program?
The MDA is transitioning its Directed Energy Research program from ALTB test to development of a next-generation airborne platform for missile defense missions. The ALTB program accomplished its key MDA Knowledge Point when it successfully shot down a boosting missile in February 2010 and completed the contract in November 2011. Recently, classified hardware and laser chemicals were removed from the aircraft as part of its preparation for storage.
What will happen to the aircraft?
The aircraft will be processed into storage at the 309th Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Group, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. The aircraft will be screened in accordance with Department of Defense procedures for reutilization and possible display at a Government installation or private museum.
If the program had completed the contract, what work was being done when the President's 2012 Budget constrained the operations?
After shoot down, the program transitioned to Science & Technology testing to demonstrate extended range tracking and measure the effects of jitter and the boundary layer on beam propagation. The program had two contracts in place in November 2011, one for continued testing and one for storage preparation. In consideration of the reduced funds to the Directed Energy Program Element, MDA began program closeout and awarded the storage contract.
What will happen to the Science and Technology testing now?
The remaining Science and Technology objectives will be accomplished by other Service and Agency programs as needed to support their requirements.
How much money was spent on the program?
Total funding appropriated to the program since the Missile Defense Agency took it over in fiscal year 2002 through fiscal year 2011 is $4.1B.
What did we get from our investment in the ABL/ALTB?
The ABL/ALTB built and tested the world's first airborne megawatt-class laser and demonstrated the ability to acquire and track a boosting missile, actively compensate the high energy laser for atmospheric distortions, and place a stabilized laser spot on a boosting missile over hundreds of kilometers. The program then demonstrated the laser kill of a solid fueled boosting missile and destruction of a representative foreign ballistic missile in flight and verified these accomplishments by placing and measuring lethal energy on instrumented missiles in flight. These accomplishments demonstrated the viability of a directed energy weapon for missile defense.
What's next for Directed Energy research to support missile defense?
The MDA is developing highly efficient electric lasers that, when combined with the potential benefits of operation on high altitude, low-mach airborne platforms will significantly reduce the complexity and cost of future directed energy weapons. In parallel with laser development, a high-altitude platform test program will verify high altitude flight characteristics and provide data to concept development of the next-generation airborne platform for missile defense missions.
What role do sensors play in the BMDS?
Sensors play a critical role in identifying, classifying and communicating ballistic missile threats for boost, midcourse and terminal intercept assets.
What is the difference between infrared and phased-array radars?
Infrared sensors on the ground, in aircraft, or on spacecraft can detect hot spots like motor-vehicle engines, jet engines, missile exhausts and even campfires—but must be 'looking' in the direction to gather the information. They have good location accuracy and high sensitivity to signals without registering false targets such as sun reflections.
Phased-array radars operate with antenna radiation patterns and are widely used in communications, defense, and space applications. Phased-array radars use a large number or individual elements 'arrayed' on a radar face; some systems use a single face, others use multiple faces. Like a mechanical antenna, each individual element can both transmit and receive. These functions are controlled electrically by timing or 'phasing' the signal to each element. While some phased-array radars are fixed, systems like the Aegis system have a fixed-array that is mounted on a ship and is a mobile radar.
Are these just satellites?
No. The sensor layer for the BMDS will consist of several different types of sensors. These are; Overhead Persistent Infrared, UAV-Based Sensors, Space Tracking & Surveillance System, Sea-Based Radars, Upgraded Early Warning Radar, COBRA DANE radar, Midcourse X-Band Radar, AN/TPY-2 Radar and the SPY-1. For more information, please look at the Sensors page.
Are these sensors in place right now?
Some are currently active and some are still coming online in the near future.
Currently, the Overhead Persistent Infrared uses existing satellite technology to collect, process and communicate data for missile warning and defense.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles-based sensors are in place and used to protect U.S. forces and allies in forward deployed areas against ballistic missile attack by identifying and communicating threats.
Sea-Based Radars consist of the operational Sea-Based X-band radar mounted on a mobile platform and Aegis ships. The SBX is able to detect, acquire, and track targets to provide data necessary to classify and engage. The SBX is a unique combination of advanced X-band radar with a mobile, ocean-going, semi-submersible platform that provides the BMDS a sensor capability that can be positioned to cover any part of the globe. Aegis destroyers detect and track ICBMs and report track data to the missile defense system. This capability shares tracking data to cue other missile defense sensors and provides fire control data to Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD).
Space Tracking & Surveillance System is planned to be a constellation of low-earth orbiting satellites that will provide a global capability to detect and provide critical tracking information about ballistic missiles. The system will provide end-to-end tracking, discrimination of warheads and decoys and transmission of data to other systems to cue radars and intercept assets. STSS will also be able to provide hit/kill assessments to process and improve BMDS intercepts.
There are three operational Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWR) using solid state, phased-array surveillance operating from Beale Air Force Base in California, Thule Air Base, Greenland, and RAF Fylingdales in the United Kingdom and an operational COBRA DANE Radar at Shemya, Alaska. The UEWR's provide integrated tactical warning and attack assessment as well as providing estimated launch and impact points. These radars operate in the Ultra High Frequency Band and can detect objects out to 3000 miles.
How does THAAD support the Ballistic Missile Defense System?
The THAAD element provides the Ballistic Missile Defense System with a globally transportable, rapidly deployable capability to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles inside or just outside the atmosphere during their final, or terminal, phase of flight.
What is THAAD?
A THAAD battery consists of four main components: truck-mounted launchers, interceptors, radar, and fire control/communications. THAAD is a mobile interceptor missile designed to intercept short- to medium- range ballistic missiles inside or just outside the earth's atmosphere. The interceptor is a single-stage round consisting of a solid propellant booster and a kill vehicle encased in a canister.
How does THAAD work?
The interceptor is launched from a truck-mounted, palletized loading system designed launcher. Interceptor steering before booster burnout is provided by an electromechanical Thrust Vector Actuation (TVA) System. The TVA System vectors the solid rocket booster nozzle based on commands given by the missile mission computer. After booster separation, a separate group of several small thrusters make the kill vehicle turn and roll toward the target. The interceptor has autonomous on-board navigation, refines navigation using in-flight target updates and acquires, tracks and intercepts the target.
The THAAD element uses hit-to-kill technology whereby kinetic energy destroys the incoming warhead. The high-altitude intercept mitigates effects of enemy weapons of mass destruction before they reach the ground.
Is THAAD currently fielded?
Production of THAAD began in December of 2006. The first two THAAD batteries were activated by the U.S. Army in May 2008 and October 2009. A third THAAD battery was delivered in 2013 and began training. Production of THAAD continues with a total planned procurement of six batteries. The U.S. Army is responsible for deployment and operations.
How is THAAD deployable?
A THAAD battery is rapidly deployable by being globally transportable via air, land and sea.
What type of radar is included in the THAAD Battery?
The Army-Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance and Control (AN/TPY-2) is the largest air-transportable X-band radar in the world. It searches, tracks, and discriminates objects and provides updated tracking data to the THAAD interceptor.
What is a THAAD launcher?
The THAAD launcher is one of the four main components of a THAAD battery. The launcher is truck-mounted, highly-mobile, and able to be stored. The launcher can hold eight interceptors which can be fired and rapidly reloaded.
How does the fire control work?
The fire control is also one of the four main components of a THAAD battery. The fire control is the communication and data management backbone which links the THAAD components together. The fire control also links THAAD to external command and control nodes and to the entire Ballistic Missile Defense System. The fire control plans and executes intercept solutions.
What is the Ground-based Midcourse Defense program about and how does it work?
What is Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)?
The GMD element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) employs integrated communications networks, fire control systems, globally deployed sensors and Ground-Based Interceptors (GBI) that are capable of detecting, tracking and destroying ballistic missile threats.
How does GMD fit into the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)?
GMD provides combatant commanders with the capability to defend our homeland against a limited long-range ballistic missile attack outside of earth's atmosphere in the midcourse phase of the hostile missile's flight.
What is a Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI)?
A GBI is a three-stage, solid fuel booster with an Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV). When launched, the booster missile carries the EKV toward the target's predicted location in space;the EKV then rams the warhead using only the force of a direct collision to destroy the target.
What is an Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV)?
The Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) is a 155-pound sensor/propulsion package that uses the kinetic energy from a direct hit to destroy the incoming target vehicle. Once released from the booster, the EKV uses guidance transmitted to it and from its own on-board sensors to close with and destroy the target warhead well outside Earth's atmosphere.
Is there an explosion when the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle hits the reentry vehicle?
No. There is a collision in space. It is very powerful and generates debris, gas and dust. The gas and dust may actually look like they burn, but only for an extremely short time. The debris and dust will reenter the atmosphere and burn up like meteors.
What type of debris results from a missile intercept?
For the Ground-Based Interceptor, the intercept is the result of a direct collision between the interceptor's Exo-atmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) and the target warhead in the exo-atmosphere (outside Earth's atmosphere). Because the target warhead is literally pulverized by the direct collision, debris from the target warhead and the interceptor is minimal. Orbital debris is essentially non-existent since both the EKV and target are in downward trajectories at intercept, where the debris is burned up during reentry into the atmosphere.
What are Ground Support & Fire Control Systems?
Ground Support & Fire Control Systems consist of redundant fire control nodes, interceptor launch facilities, and a communications network. GMD Fire Control (GFC) receives data from satellites and ground based radar sources, then uses that data to task and support the intercept of target warheads using Ground-Based Interceptors. The GFC also provides the Command & Control, Battle Management & Communications element with data for situational awareness.
What GMD assets are in place?
Ground-Based Interceptors are emplaced at Fort Greely, Alaska and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. A total of 30 interceptors have been emplaced. On March 15, 2013, the Department of Defense announced that 14 additional interceptors will be emplaced at Fort Greely, Alaska by 2017.
Fire control, battle management, planning, tasking and threat analysis take place via a dual-node, human-in-control interface in Fort Greely, Alaska and Colorado Springs, Colo. Warfighters of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion at Fort Greely, Alaska and of the 100th Missile Defense Brigade at Colorado Springs, Colo., operate the system.
Has the Department of Defense decided to build an additional interceptor site in the Continental United States (CONUS)?
No decision has been made to construct an additional missile defense site in the United States.
Per Congressional direction, we are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for military bases in Ohio, Michigan, New York and Maine which will take about two years to complete.
How do I learn more about GMD?
Check out the information on our GMD page and the images and video in the GMD Media Gallery.
How do I learn more about the other elements of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)?
All of the elements of the BMDS are described in our System section.
If you still have questions, check out the FAQs for:
How is the PAC-3 missile different from the PATRIOT used in Desert Storm?
The PAC-3 missile is a mobile, high-velocity, hit-to-kill interceptor developed to provide increased defense capability against short-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft. Unlike earlier versions of the PATRIOT missile, which use an explosive warhead to destroy their targets, the PAC-3 missile collides with its target in mid-air at extremely high speed, destroying the target and neutralizing its payload. Other system upgrades include: improved radar performance allowing enhanced target discrimination and new system software that improves determination of target launch and impact points and provides an interface with THAAD. PAC-3 is currently deployed with the U.S. Army around the world.
Is PAC-3 being developed by the MDA?
No, the U.S. Army is responsible for production and further development of the PAC-3; the Missile Defense Agency remains responsible for the Ballistic Missile Defense System and PAC-3 interoperability and integration efforts.
formerly called the Joint National Integration Center (JNIC)
What makes the MDIOC unique at the MDA?
Several Missile Defense organizations are located in Colorado Springs, Colo. The MDIOC is able to take advantage of this location, as well as the several combatant command, joint, and command and control organizations which exist at the MDIOC, to provide a unique synergistic work environment.
Does the MDIOC still conduct the modeling and simulation wargames?
Yes. Only the name has changed, not the mission. The MDIOC hosts and supports classified and unclassified wargames on all scenario levels, including coalition and international simulations.
Where can I find points of contact for procurements?
Each procurement advertised in the FedBizOpps has a point of contact with a telephone number and an e-mail address. If you need more assistance, please email the Competition Advocate at email@example.com.
How can I match MDA expectations with a reasonable proposal or quote?
To meet MDA expectations, it is important to make sure you understand the technical requirements, standard business practices, and the current market for the supplies or services required. If you do not have a substantial amount of experience in the market, we suggest teaming with a more experienced contractor through subcontracting and even through a mentor-protégé program.
How can I be placed on the MDA bidders list?
At this time, the MDA does not have a formal bidders list.
Where can I download solicitations?
Current solicitations may be found on FedBizOpps.
How can I find a particular MDA Synopsis of an acquisition?
You can find information on the MDA's new procurements and awards (including posting of J&A's) on the FedBizOpps website.
Does the MDA accept unsolicited proposals & what is the process?
An unsolicited proposal is a written proposal for a new or innovative idea that is submitted to an agency at the initiative of the offeror for the purposes of obtaining a contract with the government. The offer must be innovative and unique and not something the government is already doing. See FAR 15.603 for more specific criteria. Preliminary contact with agency technical personnel or other appropriate personnel before preparing a detailed unsolicited proposal or submitting proprietary information to the government may save considerable time and money for both parties. View the MDA Unsolicited Proposal Guide for more information.
How can I identify potential contract opportunities?
After determining your appropriate NAICS code, go to the FedBizOpps website or to the Federal Acquisition Jumpstation. These are your links to other federal procurement information sites.
How can I find business opportunities for the NAICS code that represents my business product or service?
After determining your appropriate NAICS code, go to the FedBizOpps website or to the Federal Acquisition Jumpstation. These are your links to other federal procurement information sites.
What is a DUNS number and why is it being requested?
The Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) provides numbers to employers upon request as assigned by Dun & Bradstreet. It is standard for all U.S. Federal Government electronic commerce transactions. Employer submission of this number assists in identifying Federal contractors and subcontractors. An employer may request a DUNS number at no cost by calling Dun & Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505 or request a DUNS number online.
How do I register with the System for Award Management (SAM)?
You must be registered in https://www.sam.gov/ (SAM) to be awarded a contract from the DoD.
What is SAM?
The System for Award Management (SAM) is combining federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system. This consolidation is being done in phases. The first phase of SAM includes the functionality from the following systems:
* Central Contractor Registry (CCR)
* Federal Agency Registration (FedReg)
* Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)
* Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)
How will SAM benefit me?
The overarching benefits of SAM include streamlined and integrated processes, elimination of data redundancies, and reduced costs while providing improved capability.
Is there anyone who can provide me with individualized support?
The Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are federally-funded centers providing technical assistance and information to businesses interested in government contracting. Services include:
Help with bid or proposal development and writing
Computerized online bid-matching services
Follow-on support with pre- and post-contract award procedures
Assistance with ISO-9000 certification and quality management improvement
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If you have tried to quit smoking, dipping or chewing but started again — you're not alone, so don't give up! Now there's a great, free opportunity in west Georgia to help tobacco users kick the habit.
Get Healthy, Live Well is offering the Fresh Start program to the community. Fresh Start is a tobacco cessation counseling program designed by the American Cancer Society. It helps people stop using tobacco by arming them with information, providing skills for coping with cravings and offering group support.
The program is easy to fit into a busy lifestyle since it lasts for only three weeks (with meetings once a week for about an hour). Participants are always welcome to come back again if they need more support.
The program facilitators are former smokers who understand what it's like to struggle with quitting. Wes Webster, a counselor with Employee Assistance Program at Tanner Health System, quit smoking more than 20 years ago and has been leading smoking cessation classes for the past 18 years.
"It usually takes multiple attempts to quit smoking," says Webster. "We understand that, and this program says 'we're going to try to make this one the one that works.'"
The Fresh Start program is upbeat and focuses on the positives such as the health benefits of quitting, the money saved, the freedom from addiction and the increased sense of smell/taste.
"Everyone knows the scary stuff about how bad smoking or dipping or chewing is for your health, so we focus on the positive benefits of quitting," Webster explained.
For example, within 20 minutes of quitting smoking, your blood pressure drops and within a year, your excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of someone who still smokes.
Focusing on the positives made a big difference for one recent participant. Sara*, who successfully quit smoking through the Fresh Start program, says she liked the positive reinforcement and enjoyed learning about the health benefits of quitting.
"I have so much more energy now and I just feel a lot better overall," says Sara, who hasn't smoked in six weeks now.
Like many tobacco users, Sara had tried to quit before on her own. The Fresh Start program helped her make a strategy and focus her energy on quitting for good.
"It hasn't been easy, but I am so happy I quit," Sara said. "Chewing on Altoids has helped me get through it, and also exercising and drinking lots of water."
Fresh Start is personalized to each participant because it educates about all the options — nicotine replacement, medication or cold turkey — and lets participants decide what works best for them.
The program is realistic in that it helps people develop coping skills to combat the psychological and physical side effects of smoking cessation — and find their motivation to stay away from tobacco forever. Understanding addiction is a key part of quitting tobacco, Webster says.
"Tobacco controls you and it controls your day," said Sara. "After you have a cigarette, then you start thinking about when you can have your next cigarette."
Former tobacco users who have successfully kicked their habit say that long-term motivation is especially important.
"It's easy to quit, but it's hard to stay quit," Webster says. "The brain is what is addicted and the brain is going to try to trick you into smoking again."
For more information, please visit Get Healthy, Live Well. To register for Fresh Start Smoking Cessation classes in Carrollton online, click this link. To register for classes in Bremen, click this link. For more information or to register by phone, call 770.214.CARE.
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This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5582 square feet (502 square meters) include conference space. This Lincoln resort also offers a fitness center, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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- Conference space size (feet) - 5582
- Total number of rooms - 98
- Conference space
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- Number of floors - 4
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Plasma TV
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Sorry, none of the above. I cried a lot while watching "Gandhi". Its a story of great Mahatma called Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Ben Kingsley played Gandhi. He was the perfect for the role. He resembled the real Gandhi. He was young enough to portray Gandhi as a young man. He is a British actor that nailed the British influenced Indian accent. He is a wonderful actor that was patient and humble with such an important part. He did win both the Academy Award and Golden Globe for best actor, for this role, which I agree he deserved. He became Gandhi. This movie is a must see for everyone. It should be required viewing in high schools, as part of History class.Answered by sumati gayki, 23 Apr '10 03:33 pm
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Under Allied command, Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli in 1915 with the aim of invading and capturing Constantinople—the city that is now Istanbul. The troops were met with a fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turks and the battle dragged on for more than half a year and claimed thousands of lives. Today, the fields of Gallipoli serve as memorial sites for the countless Turks, Australians and New Zealanders who lost their lives in the battles.
Visit ANZAC Cove where some of the most significant battles of Gallipoli took place and hear about the day when the Australian and New Zealand troops first arrived at the cove. After walking along the headland, continue to Lone Pine to see the Australian's main memorial site. Named after a solitary pine tree that grew there, the site bears the names of nearly 5,000 soldiers who have no known grave.
Wander through the old trenches of the Nek while hearing tales of troops charging from the surrounding woodland, and then visit Chunuk Bair, one of the few sites that the Allied troops managed to capture, albeit for a small period of time. The site now serves as one of the main memorials for New Zealand soldiers.
Stop for lunch in the early afternoon at a restaurant in town, and then continue exploring the now tranquil memorial sites around Gallipoli. Visit Ari Burnu Cemetery, where 252 servicemen lay buried, and take some time to walk around at leisure and pay your respects. Pass sites like Brighton Beach, the Beach Cemetery and the trenches at Johnson's Jolly, and then return to your coach for the journey back to Istanbul.
Your day trip then finishes in the early evening at the start point in central Istanbul.
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Avaliado por: gizmopenny, Fevereiro 2014 Inglês
A long journey, 4.5 hours each way, but worth it to see the story of the WW1 attack on the Gallipoli peninsula. Firstly we visited ANZAC cove, then the "beach cemetery", then the ANZAC Cemetery and memorial, the Turkish 57th Army cemetery and the high Defence point taken by Ataturk, the Turkish general, with a NZ memorial nearby and some reconstructed trenches - from here you could see the whole lay of the land. Disappointed not to pop into the museum, although our guide was quite dismissive of it.
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The Purcellville Fire and Rescue squads welcomes the community to stop by the Santa Food Drive being hosted at Station 2 in Purcellville this Saturday, November 15th, 2014 from 10am to 2pm. We are asking community members to bring in canned food, gift cards or any item we can donate to the Tree of Life Food Pantry in Purcellville. Please see the attached flyer for all goods accepted!Santa Clause has informed us that he plans on attending this event, so please bring the kids along to meet and greet before Christmas!!We look forward to seeing you!!Please click here to see the flyer
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Take a moment to remember the
sacrifices of the brave men and women, our Veterans who have valiantly fought to make
America the greatest nation on Earth. "This nation will remain the land of
the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." "The willingness of
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Sunday, October 5, 2014
On behalf of the Fire and Rescue squads in Purcellville, we want to thank all the community members who came out to the rescue center this past weekend in support of your volunteer and career personal. The open house kicked off National Fire Prevention Week throughout the country. Citizens were shown proper techniques and responses to emergencies within their homes, kids practiced stop, drop, and roll and learned how to dial 911 among many other activities provided. The success of our departments comes the support from our community and we are ever so thankful!!!Please check out our Open House 2014 album for more pictures
Sunday, September 28, 2014
PVFC was proud to assist the Arcola FD with their first annual Poker Run! Check out the pictures of Station 2 hosting a stop on a beautiful Sunday afternoon!POKER RUN PICTURES
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
The Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company welcomed community members and neighbors for the final Sundaes on Saturdays for the summer. A nice sized crowed was on hand for the fire company to demonstrate proper techniques on fire extinguisher usage
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
The monthly meeting at the firehouse saw several guests show up to receive thank yous and awards from the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company.
The Callihan family, who assisted with
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014
In recognition of the annual Fire Prevention Week, the Purcellville Public Safety Center will host its annual open house on Sunday October 5th, 2014 from 11-2 pm. The entire Western Loudoun community is encouraged to come out and tour the station, participate in games, review important safety tips in cases of emergency and watch a simulation! Families will also be able to purchase Purcellville Fire Department T-Shirts, our famous Christmas Ornaments and a slue of other gifts! Please come out and support the firefighters in the area, come see the apparatus and learn more about what it's like to be a firefighter!Here is a glimpse of just some of the fun activities planned! FIRE TRUCK RIDES WIN A FIRE TRUCK RIDE TO SCHOOL BUCKET BRIGADE COMPETITION EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS BALLOONS – FACE PAINTING – MOON BOUNCE GIVE-A-WAYS…AND MORE So come one and come all! to meet the duty crews from both the Fire and Rescue Departments!
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
The Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company wanted to thank everyone for their assistance and
support in Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company's first participation in
the Town's Annual Soapbox Derby. Especially Chief O'Brien, Chris
Kermode, Brad Quin, Scott Perdue, Kevin Wills,
Bridget Gaines, Forrest Lee, Debbie Nauer, Thomas Kane, for all of the
help at the event ...hopefully I did not forget anyone, and Phil Larsen
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A special shout out goes to John Carney who was instrumental and took the lead at rebuilding the soap box and putting a team together. His passion and hard work paid off at building a beautiful soap box car
A special thank you goes out to LT. Rust from Purcellville Police, thanks for your
help in getting us involved ! Additional note. A big thanks goes out to Phillip Callihan for driving the Purcellville Fire Soap Box Car!
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
On June 6th, Students from Blue Ridge Middle school gave the Purcelleville Volunteer Fire Department a donation in the amount of $200, in which Chief Bob Dryden and Battalion Chief Andy Kelly. The Blue Ridge middle school put on an auction at their school in order to raise money for charity and other organizations. Not only did the students give money to the Fire Department, but also gave money to the Purcellville Rescue Squad and the American Red Cross.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
The Purcellville Fire Company is excited to announce that Sundaes on Saturdays is back again!!! Please come out the last Saturday each month to spend time getting to know the firefighters that protect your community and see live training and demonstrations from the fire fighters. Sundaes on Saturdays will begin at 6pm and will end a 8pm each weekend. Please come by for Delicious treats and meet the firefighters.DatesMay 31June 28July 26August 30
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As consumers suffer from buyer remorse this holiday season and return more merchandise than ever before, retailers are scrambling to stop fraudulent returns, which also are up this year, a national report shows.
Nearly 13 percent of retailers said they will tighten their return policy after Christmas to try to curb return fraud, according to a recent study by the National Retail Federation.
The days after Christmas will be an especially busy time for returns as people bring back items that weren't the right color or size or ones they simply didn't like.
"Those who think they will be able to get away with manipulating a company's return policy will be sorely disappointed," said Joe LaRocca, senior asset protection adviser for the National Retail Federation, the trade organization for retailers. "Retailers have been putting checks and balances in place to prevent people from taking advantage ... which raises prices for honest shoppers."
One of the measures is asking for photo identification with returns, which 62 percent of retailers now require, the annual study shows.
In 2011, retailers estimate that 2.89 percent of returns with a receipt were fraudulent. Of returns without a receipt, 14.02 percent were estimated to be fraudulent, according to the National Retail Federation.
Fake receipts are used. Some return stolen merchandise or merchandise that was used and not defective. Others return merchandise that was purchased with fraudulent or stolen money. Eight-nine percent of stores in the study reported incidents in which employees participated in return fraud in the past year.
"Thieves are always innovating," said Mark McKnight, marketing director of the local outdoor retailer Rock/Creek, which has had issues of return fraud in the past few years. People will buy something from another retailer, then try to return it at Rock/Creek, he said.
Managers also are wary of stolen merchandise returns and the possibility of an employee sending goods out the back door to a friend, who then brings it into the store as a return.
"We don't like to think about it," he said. "But it happens places."
The store now requires receipts with returns and checks people's identification against a computer record of the purchase. They don't require a driver's license, he said.
If something is returned with a receipt and there is no record of the purchase in their computer, a red flag goes up, McKnight said.
But the biggest problem for Rock/Creek and many other retailers during and after Christmas — their busiest time of year — is in-store theft.
Recently, he said employees found a customer stuffing a jacket down his pants, and at least every two weeks they have to prosecute someone for shoplifting.
At the Hamilton Place store, theft has become such a major issue that the store has hired a security guard to stand watch.
"Shoplifting is through the roof right now," he said. "And we prosecute 100 percent of the cases."
Prosecuting cases of shoplifting and return fraud incur cost, but as overall returns skyrocket, the cost of repackaging and restocking returned merchandise also goes up.
In the past five years, the amount of merchandise returned annually jumped from $169 billion, 7.26 percent of all sales, to $217 billion, 8.92 percent of all sales.
Many shoppers want a different color or a different size. With electronics, they may be confused by the directions.
A recent study by the Consumer Electronics Association showed that 38 percent of consumers returned items for the same make and model.
"What the industry has found is that when products are returned [consumers] they say it doesn't work," said Chris Ely, manager of industry analysis at CEA. "They find it difficult to set up or are confused by it. They think it's broken, but it's not. Something wasn't downloaded or they didn't understand the instruction."
Target, one of the largest retail chains, with several locations in Chattanooga, has tried to be sensitive to the topsy-turvy nature of consumer decision-making.
It allows returns without a receipt for up to $60 worth of merchandise a year, said Antoine LaFromboise, a spokesman for Target.
Above that, which in many cases would include electronic purchases, a receipt is required.
"A vast majority of returns are completed as intended," he said.
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