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For those living along Delaware Bays exposed coastline, even ordinary storms can do harm.
A no-name rainstorm that blew through the state on Thursday flooded 40 homes behind an 8-foot high seawall at Bayview Beach along the Delaware River south of Wilmington causing more damage to the little hamlet than did Superstorm Sandy.
The debris in the field was five to six times worse than Sandy, Colette Croze said of the logs, grass and trash that washed between homes from the Delaware River and into an open common area.
Unfortunately, I was here and I watched my house fill with water. I was pretty hysterical. The good news is that I moved my car to high ground; at least I didnt lose another one.
On Mothers Day in 2008, a noreaster packing high winds shot brine water over Bayviews seawall and ruined Crozes Honda Accord parked behind her home, originally built by her grandparents in the mid-1940s and later remodeled and expanded.
Croze has deep roots here, where as a child she played on a wide, sandy beach thats now open water. While the house has been roughed up over the years, it had never flooded until the storm this week pushed water 38 inches above the seawall.
'Real' threat
Croze is one of the many citizens, scientists, academics, public officials, business owners and environmentalists weve interviewed during our six-month investigation on the impact climate change and rising sea levels are having in Delaware.
We pursued this story because its clear that Delaware, which is sinking and has the lowest elevation of any state in America, is highly exposed to sea level rise.
We stayed with it because coastal communities demanding government intervention at taxpayer expense is quickly becoming an important public policy debate one infused with hope for solutions, heartbreaking loss and unsettling predictions that would dramatically change the lifestyle we cherish in a landscape blessed with beaches, tidal estuaries and marshes rich with wildlife.
The overwhelming majority of scientists say climate change is real, as does Gov. Jack Markell and Colin OMara, secretary of Delawares Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
I accept the science, said Markell, who is well aware that nearly 10 percent of the states existing land mass is predicted to disappear under open water by centurys end.
OMara sees three big trends coming:
The total number of tillable acres under cultivation will drop, and the state will experience drought more frequently.
Potable water available for drinking will be reduced by saltwater intrusion into wells near the coast, putting more strain on a finite resource.
The number of people living along the coast will at some point have to retreat, because sea level rise will make our shorelines look dramatically different than they do today.
Croze understands this.
As I sat in her house last summer, she explained that she armored her house with metal doors covering big bay windows to protect them from telephone pole-sized snags that catapult out of the river during storms.
Croze considers herself a river rat and would never ponder leaving the place she feels at peace in, watching big cargo ships float across the horizon from her great room.
But like other residents up and down Delaware Bay who clean up after ordinary storms wreck their properties, she longs for a few more good years.
And shes seriously considering jacking up her house and placing it on pilings as are some of her neighbors.
It may be forestalling the inevitable, but maybe we should raise the houses and get another 15 years, said Croze, treasurer of the Bayview Improvement Co. neighborhood association.
Markell believes it is helpful for Delawareans to talk about climate change and its long-range impact here.
The most difficult part of public policy is getting citizens to understand that this is real, the governor said.
Its abstract for so many families and citizens who are incredibly focused on putting food on the table, kids through school, taking care of their aging parents.
Markell also blamed a steady stream of misinformation pushed by right-leaning institutions that attempt to cast doubt on the validity of climate change, including the Wall Street Journal op-ed page.
Misinformation clouds the relationship between greenhouse gases and rising seas, the governor said, at a time when every citizen ought to do what he or she can to make a difference.
Challenged about what personal contribution hes made to make a difference, Markell acknowledged that he, too, must act: Maybe its the kind of thing that I need to step back a little and understand that theres an important public teaching role.
Scientific debate
Dave Stevenson, director of the Center for Energy Competitiveness at the Caesar Rodney Institute in Delaware, said he understands that global temperatures and sea levels are rising, but he believes predictions on both counts are wildly exaggerated.
Stevenson worries that well-meaning politicians and environmental advocates are manufacturing a crisis built on faulty climate change models.
The models simply are not tracking reality, said Stevenson, who ran a department testing solar cells at the DuPont Co. before retiring and moving to Caesar Rodney. Im not trusting someone to tell me well have 20 inches in 40 years.
That is in fact the level of sea rise DNREC predicts for Delaware during the next four decades.
Orrin Pilkey, professor emeritus of Earth and ocean sciences at Duke University, said he has heard arguments about faulty models the past 30 years while watching climate change predictions based on solid science come true, some underestimating the impact.
Delaware ought to prepare for a 20-inch rise by 2050, Pilkey said, because it, like other states from North Carolina to Massachusetts, reside in what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says is a hot zone that will witness sea-level rise at twice the rate as other places on the planet.
Pilkey said its been disappointing that its taken society so long to grasp the inherent danger in climate change and sea-level rise, but he believes Superstorm Sandy may have been a turning point.
I have never seen such interest in the long term, Pilkey said. You bet this is a wake-up call.
He has no illusions, though, that there will be sweeping new regulations requiring new homes or buildings to be set back from shorelines.
How many politicians can think two or three decades in the future, Pilkey asked, when theyve got the mayor saying, We need sand.
Message 'lost'
In the presidential election just ended, climate change was barely mentioned by Republican Mitt Romney or President Barack Obama.
Environmentalists were disappointed with the president, who said upon his election in 2008 that he would foster a national conversation on one of humanitys gravest challenges. It didnt happen.
Sen. Tom Carper said ideological gridlock in Washington is to blame.
The politics in our country have not allowed for us to have a serious conversation on climate change and global warming, said Carper, who hopes to rekindle the conversation in his new assignment as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
The National Research Council in November issued a fresh report saying climate change is accelerating and expected to strain the American military.
Supply chains could be disrupted by crises in water and food supplies, according to the report commissioned by the CIA.
Carper, now a member of the Senates Environment and Public Works Committee, said the Defense Department has been making that case for years.
But its been lost in the to and fro in Congress.
On the upside, Delawares senior senator said it feels like were finally beginning to put that behind us and move forward.
Kathleen Dean Moore, a distinguished professor of philosophy at Oregon State University who spoke in October to Delaware pastors and laypeople about global warming, argues this is a moral issue a tact she believes has the power to win over those whove long denied climate change.
Its morally wrong to ruin the hopes and dreams of children, said Moore, who with Michael P. Nelson edited the book Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril, which asks 100 world leaders to speak to climate change.
If kids dont have the right to life, it changes the debate and the debate has to change.
Moore was speaking of children in Sub-Saharan African countries struggling to get enough calories each day to grow and lead normal healthy lives. In Chad, for example, climate change means the normal once-a-decade droughts are now coming every few years, reducing the countrys ability to grow crops.
Truth is, Moore could have been talking about our children, the moral obligation we all face now to consider the consequences of climate change and sea-level rise so that our children are not forced decades later to clean up our mess.
A newspapers obligation is to tell truths, sometimes uncomfortable and unpopular truths. We serve a state that is among the most vulnerable, where our neighbors whose families built their lives along the shores have watched the sea rising ever closer to their homes.
We have dedicated much time and space to explaining sea-level rise because it is such an important public policy challenge facing Markell, Carper and all the other Delawareans elected to public office in the decades to come.
Moore argues its important for Delawareans and other citizens nationwide to urge elected officials to pass legislation curbing greenhouse gases that cause global warming. She said the public must be informed and must demand action. Wheres the moral outrage?


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Most of the houses on Barberry Lane, south of Lambeau Field, will be razed to make way for parking.
The Green Bay Packers will raze about a dozen houses near Lambeau Field this spring to make way for new parking.
Most of the houses are on Barberry Lane, directly south of Valley View Road. A few are on Valley View Road and South Ridge Road.
The plan is to replace them with grass parking lots for gameday fans, said Aaron Popkey, director of public affairs. ...

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Oozing sophistication and simplicity, 27 Saint Louis satisfies sophisticated palates with simple yet refined cuisine.
Leaning towards European gastronomy, diners enjoy a harmonious blend of flavours. The menu serves a gastronomic bistro menu complimenting the authentic atmosphere and serenity.
Indulge in the warmth and simplicity of 27 Saint Louis in Port Louis, Mauritius.
More than just a place to have a great meal, A'la Turka incorporates art, music and culture into the mix, offering a truly memorable and enjoyable dining experience.
Enjoy delectable, exotic Turkish cuisine as you travel deep into the heart of the land. Choose from an exciting menu of freshly-prepared dishes while you listen to music and take in the wonderfully appointed decor.
Strategic lighting creates a relaxing ambience and showcases the antiques and art adorning the hand-painted walls. Be entertained by talented belly dancers as you feast.
A dining experience like no other, A'la Turka is an intriguing place to while away some time.
This fine dining restaurant offers contemporary cuisine with all the bells and whistles. The beautiful interior creates a tranquil, elegant space in which you can enjoy one of the many gourmet dishes on the menu. Excellent, professional service and an amazing wine collection add to the cuisine to make this an experience to remember. Please enquire about corkage fees.
This beautiful restaurant is on board a Nile boat in Maadi. The dining experience here is unique and quite the treat. With a large menu and beverage list, as well as beautiful Nile views and a one-of-a-kind experience, this is definitely not to be missed.
Annica's offers an extensive menu and a three-course set menu which specializes in game, light meals and seafood. Vegetarians can enjoy salads and a variety of Italian dishes. An array of open sandwiches are also available. Try the salmon carpaccio, marinated in fennel seeds and a sweet soya reduction, served with wasabi mayonnaise, pickled ginger and horseradish.
In a beautiful Victorian Town house on the vibrant and trendy Kloof Street is Asoka.
The menu offers superb flavoursome tapas and promotes sharing and socialising while sampling the delicious creations with friends and family. The food served is healthy and full of wonderful flavour combinations that have diners ordering seconds and thirds.
Enjoy a truly tranquil culinary experience at Asoka.
Set on the western slopes of the beautiful Helderberg mountain is the Avontuur Estate restaurant.
The welcoming and relaxed atmosphere is enhanced by a mix of old and new decor as well as a airy terrace complete with pagodas covered in grapevines.
For a truly decadent but relaxing environment and a very memorable dining experience, the Avontuur Estate restaurant is the place to be.
Bahia Dos Vaqueiros beacons recognition as Mossel Bay's premier restaurant lit by the sparkling lights of Mossel Bay and cradled by the shores of Outenqua Mountains.
Offering locally grown fresh produce cooked with opulence beneath The Fantasy of the Discovery of the World ceiling known as the largest fresco ceiling in the Southern Cape, dining at Bahia Dos Vaquerious captures the imagination with pure sophistication.
Delight in iconic wines housed in the walk in cellar or international brandies, whiskies and beers alongside fusion choices of first class meals at the Bahia Dos Vaquerious in the Diaz Strand Hotel.
Fresh dishes made from scratch with a healthy dollop of imagination is the order of the day here. The food is hearty with a touch of gourmet. Try a personalized breakfast that will keep you going all day, or a Mediterranean platter for one or to share. Freshly made flatbread, hummus and pesto complement the dishes; be sure to try the calamari with a touch of chilli. A variety of desserts are available and the carrot cake is definitely worth a mention. A good wine selection is on offer.
Set amidst the beautiful plum orchards and overlooking the vineyards and the majestic Stellenbosch mountains, Café Blanc de Noir offers a rustic chic dining space and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. and the friendly staff create the perfect atmosphere for happy and relaxed dining. Enjoy great hearty gourmet breakfasts, rustic wood-fired pizzas, and desserts stemming from secret family recipes.
Cafe Blouberg is located in an old cottage on the water's edge. Looking out over the Atlantic towards Robben Island and Table Mountain, patron can feast on delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The breakfasts are delicious, and there are eight wonderful options to choose from. Patrons are treated to the most amazing views, while enjoying a hearty start to the day. There are a variety of light lunches to choose from, including wraps, salads, toasted sandwiches and snack baskets. There are also more substantial meals on offer with a distinctly Mediterranean twist. The evening fare is fresh fare from the sea, as well as a variety of other dishes that to delight diners.
With views that can't be beaten and fabulous food, Cafe Blouberg offers patrons an eating experience that is not only delicious, but fresh and homely. It is the ideal place to enjoy a cocktail while watching nature at her best as the sun sets over the ocean and Cape Town basks in twilight.
Coco C conjures sinfully tasty dishes that favour chocolate in all its glory. Every dish hosts a self indulgent array of cocoa, cocoa jus, butter cocoa and chocolate reduction.
Wines are splendidly paired alongside the décor, which embodies the taste sensations of chocolate; rich, velvety and sophisticated.
The menu brims with haute cuisine and Parisian elegance touched with French flair for luxurious and plush dining experience. Sample delights such as pomegranate and mustard roasted loin of pork with a carrot and pear ganache followed by a sinfully rich chocolate cake or white-chocolate soufflé.
Chic chandeliers, crisp linens and shiny silverware heighten the already classic setting for a sensory infusion of taste and décor. Dine amidst the interior laden with beauty and glamour or alfresco on the spectacular deck flanked by a backdrop of Loch Logan Lake, lush gardens and trailing sunsets.
Constantia Uitsig's original Cape Dutch Homestead is surrounded by sweeping views of Constantiaberg Mountains and vineyards. Under the expert hand of Head Chef, Clayton Bell, Constanita Uitsig Restaurant has earned an international reputation for a elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere, promising a memorable dining experience.
Chef Clayton Bell builds on the indelible legacy of chef extraordinaire, Frank Swainston. The menu's focus remains the robust flavours of Italy with forays into exotic Asia. Clayton believes that consistency is a key factor in the restaurant's ongoing popularity. "Don't over-complicate food, and don't mess with good quality ingredients. I've been here for 13 years, and Uitsig is my second family."
This attitude underscores the elegant yet relaxed, convivial atmosphere that keeps so many people returning for another meal in the original Manor House on the estate. It's also why first-time visitors feel immediately that they've come home. Since its launch in 1992, Constantia Uitsig Restaurant has consistently featured in the Top Ten Restaurants of South Africa.
Need to know? Open 7 days a week Lunch: 12h30-14h30 Dinner: 19h30-21h30 Closed: Lunch 31 December New Year's Day
This wonderful, relatively new restaurant is situated a stone's throw from the beach in Strand and is the ideal hangout for long, lazy lunches and beautiful dinners. The menu is refreshing and creative with dishes like gourmet baguettes, original, gourmet pizzas and the favourite sharing food - sushi.
Try the bitterballen as a starter, five traditional round Dutch croquettes served with mustard, or a lovely picnic basket for two filled with a French baguette, garlic gamba's, Italian cold meat cuts, brie and gorgonzola, fig preserve, fruit, marinated olives, salad, Amsterdammertjes, sparkling wine or Ega Rooibos tea. This should be ordered two hours in advance.
The pizzas are truly unique and the breakfast pizza with free range eggs and bacon topped with Parmigiano Reggiano is a must-try.
A wide variety of coffees, teas, wines, dessert wines and sparkling wines are available.
As Carolina says: 'Buon appetito, Lekker eet, Enjoy, Bon appétit, Eet smakelijk, Selamat makan, Born up a tree!'
De Kaggel is a beautiful, unique restaurant in Stellenbosch and offers a warm, friendly environment with an ambience second to none. The food here bursts with flavour and combines wholesomeness and heartiness with a serious touch of gourmet.
The menu is extensive and caters for all tastes. Apart from burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and seafood, the restaurant also specializes in delicious vegetarian cuisine that takes the 'boring' out of veggies.
The huge fireplace is the centrepiece and infuses the area with Old World charm. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and families are welcome.
The venue regularly shows off local South African talent, and with awesome live music, great cuisine and hospitality that will make you feel at home, it definitely has a recipe for success.


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Notice on Petition for Reconsideration of IP CTS Rules
Download OptionsReleased: November 14, 2013
Federal Communications Commission
News Media Information 202 / 418-0500
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Washington, D.C. 20554
Released: November 14, 2013
CG Docket Nos. 13-24 & 03-123
Comments: (15 days after date of publication in the Federal Register)
Reply Comments: (25 days after date of publication in the Federal Register)On September 30, 2013, Sprint Corporation (Sprint) filed a petition (Sprint Reconsideration
Petition)1 requesting reconsideration of certain rules adopted for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone
Service (IP CTS) in the IP CTS Reform Order of August 26, 2013.2 First, Sprint asks that the
Commission reconsider the rule prohibiting all providers from receiving compensation from the Interstate
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund (Fund) for minutes of use generated by consumers using
IP CTS software and applications that consumers receive at no charge or purchase for less than $75 on or
after the effective date of the rule.3 Second, Sprint asks that the Commission modify its registration and
certification requirements to allow access to IP CTS phones in public places.4 Third, Sprint seeks
authorization to utilize wording that differs slightly from the Commission's required wording for labels
warning consumers that only registered users of IP CTS may use IP CTS with captions turned on.5 Such
labels must be adhered to IP CTS devices and displayed on the device screens of software-based IP CTS
Pursuant to section 1.429 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.429, we invite interested
parties to file comments on the Sprint Reconsideration Petition and to file reply comments on or before
the dates specified above. All filings must reference
CG Docket Nos. 13-24 & 03-123. Comments may
1 Sprint Corporation, Petition for Reconsideration of Sprint Corporation, CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123 (filed
September 30, 2013) (Sprint Reconsideration Petition).
2 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-
Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123, Report
and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 13-118 (rel. Aug. 26, 2013) (IP CTS Reform Order).
3 Sprint Reconsideration Petition at 2-5. See 47 C.F.R. § 64.604(c)(11)(i).
4 Sprint Reconsideration Petition at 5-8. See 47 C.F.R. § 64.604(c)(9).
5 Sprint Reconsideration Petition at 8-9.
6 See 47 C.F.R. § 64.604(c)(11)(iii).
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Five years ago, I attended one of the initial security training courses as a part of the XP SP2 effort. I wrote this up in one of my very first posts entitled "Remember the giblets" and followed it up last year with "The Trouble with Giblets". I use the term "giblets" a lot but I'd never bothered to go out and figure out where the term came from.
Well, we were talking about giblets in an email discussion today and one of my co-workers went and asked Michael Howard where the term came from. Michael forwarded the question to Steve Lipner who was the person who originally coined the term and he came back with the origin of the term.
It turns out that "giblets" is a term that was used at Digital Equipment Corporation back in the 1980s. DEC used to sell big iron machines (actually I used DEC machines exclusively until I started at Microsoft). The thing about big machines is that you usually need more than just the machine to build a complete solution – things like Ethernet repeaters and adapters and other fiddly bits. And of course DEC was more than willing to sell you all these fiddly bits. It seems that some of the DEC marketing people liked to refer to these bits and pieces as "giblets".
Over time Steve started using the term for the pieces of software that were incidental to the product but which weren't delivered by the main development team – things like the C runtime library, libJPG, ATL, etc.
Later on, someone else (Steve wasn't sure who, it might have been Eric Bidstrup) pointed out that the giblets that came from a turkey didn't necessarily come from the actual turkey that you're eating which makes the analogy even more apt.
Thanks to Craig Gehre for the picture.
Today[1] Microsoft formally launched Windows 7. I can't say how proud I am of the work we did in Windows 7 – it's been an amazing journey. This is the 4th version of Windows I've worked on and I have never felt this way about a release of Windows. I have to admit that I get a bit weepy with pride whenever I see a Win7 commercial (Kylie is simply too cute :)).
I thought I'd write a bit about the WIn7 experience from my point of view. I've written a bit of this stuff in my post on the Engineering 7 blog but that was more about the changes in engineering processes as opposed to my personal experiences in the process.
For me, the Windows 7 work basically started just after we shipped Vista. While the PMs and leads on the sound team were busy working on planning for Win7, I spent most of the time between Vista RTM and the start of the Win7 feature design cleaning up some of the Vista code I was responsible for. During the final Vista testing, I realized that there were some architectural deficiencies in some of the sound code that caused some really subtle bugs (that I don't believe anyone outside of the sound team has ever found) so I took the opportunity to clean up those deficiencies.
I also fixed an issue that occurred when someone called the wave APIs from their DLL entry point. Yes I know that apps aren't supposed to call any APIs from DllMain but anyone who's read either my blog or Raymond Chen's blog will realize that a lot of apps do stuff like that and get away with it. This fix was actually first deployed in Vista SP1 – we had identified the DllMain problem before we shipped Vista and included a workaround for the problem but we also added some telemetry so we could determine the number of customers that were affected by the bug. Based on that telemetry we decided that we had to include the fix in Vista SP1 of the number of users affected by the issue. This is a perfect example of some of the ways that the customer experience improvement program directly leads to product improvements. Before we had the CEIP, we would have had no way of knowing how much impact the bug had on customers, the CEIP gave us visibility into the severity of the problem that we wouldn't have had before.
During this interim time, I also worked on a number of prototype projects and helped the SDL tools team work on the current version of the threat modeling tool. played around with some new (to me) development strategies – RAII and exception based programming and test driven development.
In June of 2007, we started working on actual feature planning – the planning team had come up with a set of tentative features for Win7 and we started the actual design for the features – figuring out the user experience for the features, the internal implementation details, etc. During the first milestone, I worked on the capture monitor feature – I ended up writing the feature from start to finish. This was my first time writing features using RAII and using TDD. I've got to say that I like it – as I remember, there were only 2 or 3 bugs found in the capture monitor that weren't found by my unit tests and I'm not aware of any bugs that were found outside the team (which might just be an indication of how little the feature is used :)).
After the capture monitor work, I spent the next milestone working on UI features – I was on a feature crew of 2 developers working on enhancing sndvol to make it work better with multiple devices and to fix a number of accessibility issues with the UI. This was the first time in my almost 25 years at Microsoft where I had an opportunity to do "real" UI development. I know that there's a lot of controversy about the UI choices we made but I'm pretty happy with the UI changes.
The third milestone for Win7 I worked on the "Ducking" feature. Of all the features I worked on for WIn7, the ducking feature is the closest to a "DWIM" feature in Windows – the system automatically decreases the volume for applications when you start a communicating with other people (this feature requires some application changes to work correctly though which is why you don't see it in use right now (although it has shown up in at least one application by accident)).
The remarkable thing about Win7 development was that it was almost friction free. During the Vista development process (and in every other product I've worked on) development was marked by a constant stream of new issues which were a constant drain on time an energy. It felt like we moved from one crisis to another crisis. For Win7 it was different. I think it was some time during the second milestone that I realized that Win7 was "special". The newer development process that was deployed for Win7 was clearly paying off and my life was far less stressed. In fact I don't think I worked late or came in on weekends once during the entire 3 years that Win7 was under development – this was a HUGE change. Every other product I've ever worked on has required late nights and weekends (sometime it required all-nighters). But for Win7 it just didn't happen. Instead we set a set of goals that were reasonable with achievable schedules and we executed on those goals and delivered the features we promised.
I'm so happy that customers are now going to be able to play with the stuff we've all worked so hard to deliver to you. Enjoy :).
[1] I started writing this on the 22nd but didn't finish it until today.
Wow, one of my co-workers just sent this image out. It's totally awesome (IMHO)…
Edit: The image tag didn't work for some reason so I removed it and just left the link...
Bonus: The first Win7 ad: http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/10/21/multimedia/1247465293593/an-ad-for-windows-7-from-microsoft.html#
Just for giggles, I went looking at the various job listings within Microsoft and outside Microsoft (no, I'm not going anywhere, I was just curious). While looking, I realized that I had absolutely no marketable skills :). Nobody seems to be hiring an OS developer these days.
To repeat and be even more clear: I'm *not* leaving Microsoft. I'm *not* leaving Windows.
I'm just looking for a book or two to read to improve my skills (I do this regularly – most of my recent reading has either been on Security or WPF and to be honest, I'm kinda bored of those topics so I'm interested in branching out beyond security and UI topics)…
I could run out and browse the bookstores (and I might just do that) but I figured "Hey, I've got a blog, why don't I ask the folks who read my blog?". So let me turn the blog around and ask:
If I wanted to go out and learn web development, which books should I read?
If I wanted to go out and learn web development, which books should I read?
I've already read "Javascript: The ood Parts" and it was fascinating but it was more of a language book (and a very good language book), but it's not a web development book. So what books should I read to learn web development?


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This is advanced professional and highly responsible administrative work in developing implementing and managing recovery and mitigation programs for the Broward Emergency Management Division (EMD). Position incumbent manages pre-disaster and post-disaster recovery and mitigation programs and reviews responsibilities of county departments, divisions, municipalities, and stakeholder agencies to ensure compliance with the Broward County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), the Local Mitigation Strategy, the County Recovery Plan as well as state and federal guidelines.
Work is performed with considerable independent judgment within established guidelines. Performance is reviewed by an administrative superior for conformance to established policy.
Plans, develops, and supervises programs and strategies to incorporate recovery policies into county government plans and ordinances.
Plans, develops and provides support to local governments for recovery programs – damage assessment, individual and public assistance, financial reimbursement, hazard mitigation, disaster housing, debris management and other related activities.
Develops and maintains programs and strategies to create partnerships to enhance recovery operations; manages logistical coordination and support of distribution sites and recovery centers; develops and maintains resource management plans/programs.
Plans, administers and participates in exercises, drills and activities designed to improve response and recovery capabilities.
Coordinates emergency response and recovery activities with state, county and municipal authorities as the County Recovery Chief in the activated Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Develops and implements a comprehensive program of education, awareness and outreach on mitigation and recovery for public and private sectors to reduce risks; implements training for local governments and related organizations for damage assessment, disaster assistance procedures and recovery plan development.
Delivers presentations to government officials and the general public on preparedness for emergency events, recovery, evacuation and debris management.
Functions as the Duty Officer, on a rotating basis, providing the 24-hour emergency point of contact for the Division; provides appropriate referral or information to inquirers and responds appropriately to those situations requiring further intervention by the EMD and/or the EOC.
Manages mitigation grant requests for the Division; coordinates preparation of grant proposals and writes grant applications, as needed; prepares reports, procedures and documentation that support mitigation and recovery functions.
Supervises subordinate and support staff in the performance of mitigation and recovery functions.
Performs related work as required.
Thorough knowledge of emergency management and public safety principles, procedures, practices and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of state, federal and local laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the recovery and financial reimbursement process.
Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and requirements of recovery programs and disaster operations and in providing disaster recovery assistance.
Thorough knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Considerable knowledge of the principles of management, organization, administration, supervision, and urban and regional planning.
Knowledge of personal computers and effective procedures for their use.
Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in the decision making process.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written forms to prepare accurate, concise, complete, and informative materials.
Ability to interact effectively in large or small groups as well as with a wide range of individuals in a diverse environment.
Ability to work independently, in a self-directed manner, or as a team member.
Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in public or business administration or field related to emergency management; six (6) years experience in administration and planning of emergency mitigation and recovery operations including four (4) years experience in the supervisory aspects of the work; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
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FEMA ICS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
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FEMA ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents
FEMA ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System (ICS), Command & General Staff/Complex Incidents
FEMA IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) – An Introduction
FEMA IS-800: National Response Framework - An Introduction
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Dead in the Water
The federal flood insurance fiasco.
Jan 28, 2013, Vol. 18, No. 19 • By ELI LEHRER
On paper, the flood insurance law passed by Congress in 1968 looked sensible: It required participating communities to take steps to avoid building in disaster-prone areas, left requirements loose enough that private companies could take on risk if they wanted to, assured that rates on all future construction would be "actuarially adequate," and promised that the federal government would draw up the maps that the private sector needed in the first place. As an incentive for people to buy the insurance, it denied all federal aid to those who qualified for the program but didn't buy in. Although its creators allowed it to borrow funds from the Treasury—a stop-gap measure, lest major floods had hit in its first few years—the program was intended to break even over time and, some thought, might eventually be sold off to the private sector.
Almost none of these good intentions proved justified. The requirement to purchase insurance or lose federal aid fell by the wayside as soon as hard-hit areas came crying to Congress. Government definitions of "actuarial adequacy" ended up leaving out most of the costs private companies would factor into their rates. While communities wishing to let their residents buy into the program did have to discourage the most obviously foolhardy building, poor mapping and the natural clout of local developers made these requirements a triviality. So much for a financially responsible program. "Temporary" subsidies became permanent. Congress periodically forgave the program's debts and, following Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma in 2005, authorized it to borrow $20 billion from the Treasury that it had no chance of ever paying back. On the eve of Hurricane Sandy, the NFIP still owed the Treasury more than $17 billion, with another chunk of debt taken out to pay claims from Hurricane Ike in 2008.
With Congress expected to re-authorize the program every five years, many aspects of the NFIP grew worse over time. Even as Congress corrected obvious absurdities—such as subsidies for writing insurance on coastal barrier islands and other areas likely to wash away entirely—members added various benefits and even made the private insurance industry a beneficiary of the program. Under a "write your own" (WYO) program that pays them to adjust claims and service policies, private insurers get to keep about a third of the total premiums collected, but take on no real risk. While this program isn't enormously lucrative for insurance company home offices—the tasks they're asked to undertake are reasonably labor-intensive—it's not a money loser either. Most large, well-known national property insurers participate in this WYO program, and not a single one was willing to step forward and offer to take on any risk when lobbyists and activists surveyed them about the topic last year.
Over the NFIP's 45 years of existence, moreover, it has influenced the built environment to such an extent that full-scale privatization couldn't happen, even if insurers were willing. For those whose mortgages were issued by federally chartered banks, or were purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, policy requires the purchase of flood insurance if a property faces at least a 1 percent chance of flooding in a given year. Because NFIP rates have been kept artificially low for decades, millions of people now live in places that wouldn't be inhabited at all absent the program's subsidies.
Under Congress's budget rules, eliminating the program outright would actually cost more money than keeping it operating. Once it finishes paying claims from Hurricane Sandy, the NFIP will owe nearly $30 billion to the Treasury. So long as those loans are outstanding, they don't count toward the federal budget. Discontinuing the program, on the other hand, would leave taxpayers on the hook for that debt (and for scheduled mapping improvements) without any new premium dollars coming in the door.
The legally binding insurance contracts the program offers, likewise, make it impossible for Congress not to offer bailouts like the one that took place earlier this month. Had Congress not approved the funding, flood insurance policyholders would have gone to court and won judgments ordering the government to pay the claims anyway. Furthermore, the program, to the extent it will repay its debt at all, will never reach the point where it would look attractive to private suitors.
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The Short Life and Sad Death of the Acura RSX
Acura is a strange brand. Only now is Honda beginning to figure out what they want it to be, and as the Civic has moved upmarket, it's edged out its more sophisticated cousin. Production ended this summer but there are still a number of them left on dealer lots. We've always liked the RSX, which seemed more grown-up… »


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Errandonnee 2015
I know our "winter" here is very different from winter in DC, but hey, the Errandonnee Challenge is open to all! Judging by everyone else's photos and entries so far, the errandonnee is a great way to herald the coming of spring. Here's my write-up from this year's challenge. This isn't so much a "challenge" as a pleasant way to work more utilitarian riding into your week while connecting with bike-minded people all over the country (and the world?). Ride your bike to complete at least 12 errands in 12 days. Simple, right?
Onto my entry for 2015.
Thursday, March 5, 2015 | Category: Store
Took an extended lunch break to ride 5.9 miles to the bike shop. Had to get my derailleur tuned up after an unsuccessful (but not horrendous) attempt to fix it myself. Bikes seem to take a beating when transported often in a trailer alongside many other bikes.
The Speed of Change
When you've lived in a place for awhile and move away, the gradual changes become more obvious with each separate visit. But I think all longtime residents of Washington DC would agree that development in the city is accelerating. Neighborhoods like Shaw, Navy Yard, Bloomingdale, and 14th Street (does this stretch of 14th from about Q to U Streets have its own name yet?) have seen significant upheaval in the last year or so since I've moved away. And the sheer amount of construction that's happening even now is staggering.
This past weekend we caught the Crafty Bastards art market (following the trends from Adams Morgan to Union Market), saw the new streetcars on their test runs along the H Street tracks, and happened upon some Art All Night activities in Shaw. Performers scaling the column of a building, a few pieces played for the crowd in the street by the Batala drummers, and masses of people crowding the reimagined Wonder Bread Factory.
And also: lots of new hometown brews.
Chicago's neighborhoods and skyscrapers
We took a little break from work and spent a few days in Chicago this past Labor Day weekend. My second time in the city was a new look at the skyscraper-filled Midwestern city on Lake Michigan.
My first visit, in 2007 for Pitchfork Music Fest, was a short roadtrip from DC. I stayed in a downtown Chicago hostel in a room with ten (!) people, listened to Sonic Youth, GZA, and others play great sets in the park, took a very informative walking tour of the city, and tried deep dish pizza for the first time at Pizzeria Uno.
This visit, 7 years later, I tried an AirBnB rental for the first time and loved it, attended the incredible blowout wedding of two good friends, explored the "finally up-and-coming" Logan Square neighborhood, took an equally informative river boat tour of Chicago architecture, and had deep dish at Lou Malnati's.
And the first time I was in Chicago I had no idea that in the 19th century, the city (buildings and all!) had been raised and that the original flow of the river had been reversed, both for water sanitation reasons. Knowing this gave me renewed respect for Chicago's history and its incredible feats of engineering, not to mention its architectural heritage.
We were sad to leave Chicago and city life behind, but glad to leave the humidity. Southern California living makes you soft.
Sequoia National Forest
Peaceful camping in Sequoia National Forest last weekend, tucked away under the majestic trees while Fourth of July crowds gathered along the banks of the Kern River.
Six Years, Blogging Here
I haven't been writing on this blog as much since starting grad school, which I could have expected since I'm doing plenty of writing otherwise. But I've completed a year in my program here and managed to do it without too much lost sleep, so that's one thing to celebrate! I'm grateful for all the support I have, both here and back home in DC, and have no regrets about the decision to come here. My department is filled with inspiring people who challenge me to consider new perspectives and help me flesh out new ideas. This summer I'll be conducting research with one of them and also starting data collection for my thesis, making several Los Angeles trips, and hopefully doing plenty of cycling and rock climbing.
And happy six years to my blog. I started this "new blog" in 2008 (and I'm sure the one before was plenty embarrassing, since it was probably started in my high school or undergrad years). Here's to six more?
CicLAvia Takes to the Streets
CicLAvia's "Iconic Wilshire Boulevard" event this Sunday brought the masses out to Wilshire Boulevard on foot, bikes, skateboards, and even some creative 'freak bikes' to see their city streets in a new way: without its usual stream of cars. The six miles of Wilshire blocked off to cars and opened to people became the stage for spontaneous activity, crowds drifting between music and food vendors and art, families lounging on the lawns and people-watching.
I'm fully supportive of these open streets events, modeled off of Bogotá, Colombia's successful and recurring Ciclovía event (it happens weekly – can you believe it?). I loved being able to volunteer during Santa Barbara's own version of it, SB Open Streets, which took place for the first time in November 2013, and it was inspiring to witness another such event close to home. CicLAvia, a larger event that has now been running for four years, has two more events planned for this year: "Heart of LA" on October 5th and "South LA" on December 7th.
Views of the Getty Center
A long overdue new blog post. We finally made it out to the Getty Center to tour the grounds and explore their exhibits.
The Getty Center sits nestled in the mountains and they don't allow you to drive all the way up to it. You exit off the 405 and enter a monstrously large parking garage – the sensors detecting open spots list numbers in the hundreds for a parking section – then hop onto a tram from this utopian station.
The layout of the museum complex is designed to cast you outside as you browse the exhibits. Plenty of picturesque spots to sit, too.
We took a short architecture tour of the Getty and our guide pointed out a great variety of details that architect Richard Meier worked into the buildings and the complex.
The Pollock exhibit was packed. But overall it didn't feel crowded during our visit. The other wings of the museum were mostly quiet, especially for a place that has a parking capacity of over 1,000 cars.
And the views towards downtown Los Angeles are very welcome. If the sky had been more clear, you could have made out another set of LA skyscrapers in the historic downtown core. Here you can see the skyscrapers of Century City and Westwood areas well.
Taking to the Frontage Roads
I finally got around to taking the New York Times' dialect quiz that's been making the rounds online. I hadn't yet seen anyone sharing results that were very off-base for them, so my "most similar" cities in terms of dialect surprised me: San Francisco, Fremont, and Santa Rosa. All California cities, all in the Bay Area.
This is peculiar because I've spent my life – except the past few months – in a fairly compact area in the Washington DC metropolitan region, between DC proper, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. So that little red cluster you can see on the east coast on the above map describes my home region to a tee. Looking into what this quiz determines were my "most distinctive answers" (biggest differentiators), it seems that what tilted the results towards the west was this answer:
What do you call the small road parallel to the highway? frontage road
This one's easy. I blame my use of Adventure Cycling maps for this, as I adopted the term "frontage road" into my vocabulary when cycling through the northern US this summer. I didn't have a term for those kinds of roads before, nor did I see a need for one, but their bicycling maps frequently route you onto frontage roads paralleling higher-traffic roads. You'd better believe I'd have a term for it if I was a rancher or farmer growing up in Montana.
Besides vocabulary, it would be interesting to learn more about how long it takes more subtle linguistic differences to settle in, such as accent, and how that process differs between people. In Santa Barbara, I wonder what gives me away as an east coaster first: slang and vocabulary, demeanor or mannerisms, intonation, some other obvious cue?
Being that San Francisco is my favorite California city, and I've been told by both coasters that it's the most "east coast" city in California, perhaps it's not too surprising that it's similar linguistically and culturally. Or maybe those similarities are exactly what draw me in.
These quiz results are more interesting to me than if they had managed to point directly to the east coast cities nearest to where I had grown up. Guess I'm soaking up that California lifestyle just fine. If you're interested in more of the same, don't miss the Pop vs. Soda map by Alan McConchie or the wonderously detailed North American English Dialects map by Richard P. Aschmann. Here's a relevant paper on linguistic differences within California as well. Happy Holidays!
Los Angeles, First Take
Reached Los Angeles on the day after Thanksgiving – a rainy one – after two days of riding from Santa Barbara. Adam and I had decided on a short Thanksgiving weekend bike tour since we finally had a chunk of free time off from work and school. Despite the rain, which left us thoroughly drenched by the time we reached LA, we enjoyed being back in the saddle and exploring new places on the California coast.
Entering Los Angeles via the Strand trail from Will Rogers Beach past Santa Monica was as relaxing as any weekend bike ride. We rode along a mixed-use path that cut right through the beach – no need to deal with traffic other than the occasional brave jogger. The path itself continues further south for a total of 22 miles in length, but we headed in towards downtown once we got to Venice. The mix of rain and sand led to lots of accumulated grime on our bikes, but the wet day also meant very light traffic once we got back to on-street riding.
It was neat wandering around Koreatown in the afternoon (eventually the rain did lighten up), as it was my first time visiting LA and because I'd been missing easy access to good Korean restaurants. We also enjoyed trying a selection of pastries from the local panaderias. It's true that LA's Koreatown is home to about as many Mexican immigrants as Koreans, and apparent when you walk around the neighborhood. Some streets have more Spanish-language signage while others are dominated by hangul. A vibrant neighborhood overall, with lively street life and families with young children walking around in the evening. We did also see a little bit of downtown in the early morning, though I'm sure we'll be back to see more soon.
Coffeeneuring 2013, Part Two
Here's the continuation of my coffeeneuring in 2013, with part one here. It was nice to complete this run in a new city, as last year's trips took me around the Washington, DC area. My new home base has proven itself a fine land for coffee adventuring thus far.
Visit to Handlebar Coffee Roasters on Saturday, November 9th
128 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, California
Ride distance: 14.7 miles
This place is uber-hip and serves delicious coffee. The patio, tucked in an alley and open to the cafe counter, is small but welcoming, and on this particular weekend afternoon happiness seemed effortless. It's amazing what a space for enjoying the art of coffee can do for the neighborhood.
See? The art of coffee.


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November 28, 2015
This is an incredible story about survival. An elderly man from Arizona is alive and after he spent f days stranded alone in the desert.
Henry Morello thought he was a goner. The 84-year-old had just about given up hope by the time he was rescued from his stalled car.
"After the fifth day, I said, this is it. If they don't find me I'm not gonna make it out of here."
Morello was driving back from a restaurant last Monday, when he got lost on a desert road an hour north of Phoenix, Az., and crashed his vehicle.
"I got stuck in that ditch, then the battery went dead, then the phone went dead, then I went dead."
Morello's friends and family mounted an all-out search while he sat in his car for five days and five even longer nights.
His loved ones were extremely concerned because Morello suffers from dementia and diabetes and requires daily medication. He credits his survival to eating tiny bits of leftovers from his dinner doggie bag, and at one point, believe it or not, he says he drank some of his car's windshield washer fluid. He used the vehicle's floor mats to stay warm at night.
"[I] Wished something happened, wished someone would come find me."
His rescue came Saturday when a group of hikers found his vehicle and flagged down a search helicopter.
His message to his rescuers: "God bless you and I love you."
Morello is thankful to be alive. Doctors expect him to make a full recovery.
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UNDP is the United Nations global development network advocating sustainable development and inclusive economic growth. We support South Sudan in building accountable, transparent state institutions to deliver services to the people. Our programme includes work in Poverty Reduction, Democratic Governance, and Crisis Prevention and Recovery.
World AIDS Day: record drop in cost of HIV treatment
Through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Global Fund partnership, the cost of the HIV medicines has dropped to an unprecedented US$100 per person per year in Equatorial Guinea, Haiti, Mali, South Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.1 december
Helen Clark: Statement on World AIDS Day
AIDS continues to be a major global health and development challenge. Since its emergence as one of the most brutal and debilitating diseases in history, it has already claimed the lives of more than 34 million people.1 december
Three day conference on truth, justice, reconciliation and healing in South Sudan
The South Sudan Law Society, supported by UNDP, held a three-day international conference entitled "New Beginnings: The role of truth, justice, reconciliation and healing in promoting sustainable peace in South Sudan."12 november
Police Officials Complete Training in Crime Statistics
South Sudan National Police Service welcomed 48 newly trained Crime Records Officials (CROs), including 7 women, to their ranks on Friday at Dr. John Garang Unified Police Training Complex in Rajaf.6 november
UNDP supports harmonization of tax rates across South Sudan's states
Recognizing the importance of a unified tax rate for state governments across South Sudan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today concluded a five-day workshop for 50 states representatives including two members of the Public Account Committee of state legislative assemblies.30 october
South Sudan National Police Service launch issue of Personnel Identity Cards
Acting Minister of Interior and Wild Life Conservation of the Republic of South Sudan Maj. Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani; Deputy Inspector General of Police Lt. Gen. Andrew Kuol; Embassy of Japan Chargé d'Affaires Shigeru Hamano; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Director Balázs Horváth, Department for International Development (DFID) Team Leader (Governance and Peacebuilding Unit) Fiona Ritchie; and United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Police Commissioner Dr. Fred Yiga officially launched the first issuance of identity cards to South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) personnel at the SSNPS Registration Center in Juba.29 october
Ministry of Justice, UNDP and South Sudan Law Society launch a perception survey report on truth, justice, reconciliation and healing
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of South Sudan; the United Nations Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations to South Sudan (DSRSG), Mr. Eugene Owusu; the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mr. Robert van den Dool; UNDP Country Director, Mr. Balázs Horváth, and the Acting Secretary General of the South Sudan Law Society, Mr. Issa Muzamil, officially launched "Search for a New Beginning: Perceptions of Truth, Justice, Reconciliation and Healing in South Sudan" on Wednesday, 28 October at the Juba Regency Hotel.28 october
South Sudan joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Day for Disaster Reduction
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Day for Disaster Reduction, observed annually on October 13.13 october
UNDP supports the Ministry of Justice in producing the first case management report
Juba – 9 October 2015: Today, the Ministry of Justice published its 2014 case management report. This report symbolizes a breakthrough in the establishment of a case management system in the history of the criminal justice system in the Republic of South Sudan.9 october
Twenty-nine Kenyan civil servants arrive to aid in institutional capacity development
A three-day induction workshop for the first batch of 29 qualified Civil Service Support Officers (CSSOs) from Kenya opened 8 June 2015 in Juba in preparation for their deployment to various government institutions across South Sudan.8 october
Civil society discuss the formation of a transitional justice working group
On 29 September 2015, just over a month after President Salva Kiir signed the peace agreement, over 30 representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs), including the South Sudan Council of Churches, convened in Juba Grand Hotel to discuss the formation of a civil society transitional justice working group.29 september
After the MDGs, renewed commitment and financing required to spur Africa's development
Having made encouraging progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), African countries have the opportunity to use the newly launched Sustainable Development Goals to tackle remaining challenges and achieve a development breakthrough, according to a report released here today.28 september
UNDP Administrator Helen Clark Statement on the Adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals
I welcome this momentous decision by Member States to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals which will guide development for the next fifteen years, offering a chance to meet the global citizenry's aspirations for a more peaceful and prosperous, and sustainable future.26 september
World leaders to adopt Sustainable Development Goals
As the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit kicks off Friday, more than 150 world leaders are poised to adopt the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will support governments around the world in tackling the new agenda and taking it forward over the next 15 years.25 september
Japan's Security Enhancement Assistance to the South Sudan National Police Service
As South Sudan starts to implement the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict, one of its major challenges is to establish a framework that ensures security in the country. At a public event I attended last week, a high-ranking guest of honor from the Government of South Sudan made an encouraging statement; "The mother of everything is peace and security". Indeed, no one can take action unless security is ensured. This is what I feel most strongly about since I was posted to Juba this spring.18 september
Twenty-four judiciary staff trained in case management and computer skills
UNDP's Access to Justice and Rule of Law Project, in partnership with the Judiciary of South Sudan and Good Hope Africa, organized a training for support staff of the Judiciary of South Sudan on case management and computer skills at Juba Bridge Hotel from 24 August-4 September 2015.4 september
South Sudan and Kenya sign Memorandum of Understanding for deployment of Civil Service Support Officers to South Sudan
On 31 August 2015, the Republic of South Sudan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kenya for the deployment of 55 Kenyan Civil Service Support Officers (CSSOs) to South Sudan. The CSSOs are deployed under Phase II of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development/Republic of South Sudan (IGAD/RSS) capacity building initiative.31 august
On 27 August 2015, the day after H.E. President Salva Kiir signed the peace agreement, the results of a survey on perceptions of truth, justice, reconciliation and healing in South Sudan were presented to the Judiciary of South Sudan.27 august
Experience sharing workshop on an Infrastructure for Peace for South Sudan
26 August 2015, Juba – UNDP hosted a two-day experience sharing workshop on an Infrastructure for Peace for South Sudan. The objective was two-fold. First, to invite guests from neighbouring countries and some further afield who have existing infrastructures for peace to share their experiences of the journey they took and the lessons learnt that could help South Sudan as it reflects on how best to establish a robust and well-coordinated infrastructure. Second, to provide an opportunity for all who are currently involved in peace building to discuss and agree on a suitable framework and roadmap for such a process.26 august
Fifty returnees graduate with marketable skills in Wau
On 24 August 2015, 50 returnees, including 27 women, graduated from the vocational training programme at the Don Bosco Training Centre and were provided with vocational toolkits at a ceremony held in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal.24 august
35 Ugandan civil service support officers arrive to provide mentoring and coaching to their South Sudanese counterparts.
Thirty five civil service support officers today arrived in Juba from Uganda to participate in the Republic of South Sudan/Intergovernmental Authority on Development (RSS/IGAD) regional initiative for capacity enhancement in South Sudan.11 august
Government of Japan and UNDP announce launch of initiative to help South Sudan respond to food insecurity and floods
The Embassy of Japan in South Sudan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are pleased to jointly announce the launch of a project in the Republic of South Sudan: "Food Security, Emergency Flood Response and Recovery" implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management.27 july
NPPR launches pro peace campaign "Re-Awakening a Common Call for Peace among South Sudanese"
The National Platform for Peace and Reconciliation (NPPR) launched a peace campaign on 17 July in Juba in an effort aimed at putting an end to the current armed conflict in South Sudan under the theme "Re-Awakening a Common Call for Peace among South Sudanese".17 july
Traditional leaders' annual customary law forum calls for unity, peace, and reconciliation
"We recommend an amendment to the Local Government Act 2009 and the Judiciary Act 2008 for the harmonization of customary and statutory law and alignment with the Constitution, and the regularization of the establishment of customary courts", said a statement issued in Juba by traditional leaders and presented by Hon. Nekodemo Arouman, member of the Local Government Board, at the close of a two-day annual forum for traditional leaders held in Juba between 14 – 15 July.16 july
Focusing on inmates' welfare, rule of law stakeholders discuss prisons overcrowding and effective control strategies
The National Prisons Service of South Sudan on 7 July organized a meeting of rule of law institutions and stakeholders to discuss effective strategies for controlling overcrowding in prisons. The meeting was coordinated by UNDP.11 july
Enhancing civil service capacity: South Sudan signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda
The Republic of South Sudan on 18 June signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda for the deployment of Civil Service Support Officers (CSSOs). The MoU will pave way for the second phase of a capacity building project between South Sudan and the three countries.23 june
Protecting human rights: UNDP organizes training workshop for 32 prosecutors to investigate, monitor and report violations
A four-day training workshop for 32 public prosecutors on investigation, monitoring and reporting on human rights violations and treaty obligations opened on 1 June in Juba. Organized by the Ministry of Justice, and supported by UNDP in partnership with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the workshop draws participants from all 10 states of South Sudan.3 june
Africa Day: UN Secretary General urges "intensify efforts to provide Africa's women with better access to education, work and healthcare"
Africa Day: UN Secretary General urges "While we work to break down the social, economic, environmental and cultural obstacles that women and girls face, let us also recognize the gains that have been made. Africa leads the world in female representation in Parliaments, and the continent has one of the highest rates of female entrepreneurship. Let us be inspired by these successes and intensify efforts to provide Africa's women with better access to education, work and healthcare, and by doing so, accelerate Africa's transformation. Let us also do more to end violence against women and girls while strengthening their role in all fields, including peacebuilding."25 may
Empowering Communities by strengthening livelihoods – UNDP hands over Mingkaman Market in Awerial County, Lakes state
UN Assistant Secretary-General, UNDP Assistant Administrator for Crisis Response, Izumi Nakamitsu, inaugurated today a forty-eight stall community market in Mingkaman, Lakes state.19 may
Juba College of Law inaugurated, customary laws of 14 communities made part of curriculum
The Juba College of Law was inaugurated on 11 April 2015, a result of joint efforts by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the governments of Norway and the United States, and most importantly, academics and key government ministries from South Sudan.15 may
UNDP and Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning renew commitment towards peace and development
The United Nations Development programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning renewed their joint commitment towards peace and development by signing the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) that is to govern UNDP's development activities for the next two years.8 may
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Training to enhance capacities of 30 public prosecutors in International Criminal Justice opens in Juba
27 October, Juba - A two-week training session of 30 public prosecutors opened today at the Regency Hotel in Juba. The training forms part of UNDP South Sudan's Access to Justice and Rule of Law support to the Ministry of Justice.27 oct
First Emergency Call Centre receives tremendous response from public in the first 45 days
Trained Police Telephone Operators sitting at the Emergency Call Centre (ECC) have been busy responding to emergency calls received on 777— the toll free number, available 24 hours to the citizens of Juba. Sergeant Augustino Diringa, Operator at the ECC says that he and his team receive about 10-15 calls on various kinds of crimes, especially at night. The emergency calls received through the telephone network are immediately transmitted through VHF radios to the 777 vehicles deployed at each Police Division. Trained Police responders immediately swing into action to respond to the emergency. Monthly ECC Reports indicate that timely intervention by 777 responders to the reported cases on domestic violence saved several women on the spot. Since the Centre became operational starting 15 July this year, the 777 action has led to the recovery of stolen cars and motorcycles, arrest of suspects of armed robbery, apprehension of criminals involved in making fake currency notes, and arrest of drunken drivers. In addition, 777 troopers, 560 of whom were trained by UNDP, GIZ and SSNPS, have responded to several calls for medical emergencies involving pregnant women, cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence, traffic accidents and fire. "We were able to respond to 955 Emergency Calls in the last 45 days. It is good to see public trust increasing for the Police in the city," says Major General Henry Danima, Commissioner of Central Equatoria State in South Sudan. Sergeant Fauzia Daud in the Munuki Police Station says, "The presence of 777 vehicles and the surveillance, especially at night, has helped to reduce crimes considerably notably theft, which was a common crime in Munuki." The First Emergency Call Centre in Juba was established by the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) with support from the Government of Japan, UNDP, Ministry of Telecommunications, Juba City council, GIZ and all mobile service providers in South Sudan. It is an example of a partnership of Government with private actors and development partners to achieve spectacular results. Col. Felix Charles, Director at SSNPS IT department says, "The best part of the operation is that a person just needs to have a working mobile even without any balance or credit to access the ECC through any of the service providers. Hence it has been easy for the general public to call 777 during an emergency." "The rate of response and the success has been tremendous," says Col. James Monday, Director, SSNPS Public Relations and Spokesperson. "Poor road conditions, unnumbered and unnamed streets and roads are the main challenges being faced by the SSNPS in responding promptly to the emergency calls from the public", says Col Jarves, Munuki Police Division Commander. However, with technical support from UNDP, the SSNPS is working with the Juba City Council for mapping, naming and numbering the roads and streets. UNDP Country Director Balazs Horvath states, "With the Emergency Call Centre in operation, the SSNPS is now more aware of the crime prone locations in Juba. This will help them focus more closely on those areas. UNDP is happy to be associated with this important project which has facilitated easy access to security services for the general public." The violent crisis of mid-December 2013 created a trust deficit between the SSNPS and the public. Despite the limited number of vehicles available with the ECC, 777 responders have made their presence felt in the city through extensive patrolling and timely response round the clock. The increasing number of calls from the public, especially the vulnerable population is testimony of the fact that they feel empowered and confident to report crimes to the Police. The starting of the ECC has contributed significantly to improving safety and security in the city. The ECC is being funded by the Government of Japan and is implemented under UNDP's Access to Justice and Rule of Law Programme, to support the nationally-led process of strengthening the country's rule of law institutions.22 sep
Latest Human Development Index shows overall slowdown in growth
The Report highlights the need for both promoting people's choices and protecting human development achievements. It takes the view that vulnerability threatens human development and, unless it is systematically addressed, progress will be neither equitable nor sustainable.24 july
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UNDP to donors: Don't abandon South Sudan's long-term development
As the humanitarian situation in South Sudan becomes ever more precarious, aid officials are confronting a reality in which short-term humanitarian needs have become top priority, and the risks and uncertainty of operating in the country have discouraged investment in longer-term development projects. Humanitarian officials are warning of an impending famine, which could be the worst in decades if farmers are unable to plant before seasonal rains because of violence. More than a million people have been displaced, according to the United Nations, and violence in the oil-rich northern states continues to escalate.5 may
Governor of Northern Bar El-Ghazal calls for international community's continued support
UNDP and UNMISS recently handed over a County Support Base (CSB) Portal to the State government in the presence of the community, customary authorities and local government of Gok Machar County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan.31 mar
Consultative dialogue to enhance legal aid in South Sudan launched
The Ministry of Justice, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Access to Justice and Rule of Law Programme, is hosting a three-day legal aid consultative dialogue to strengthen the capacity of South Sudan's rule of law institutions to deliver justice at the Asmara Hall, Juba Bridge hotel.19 feb
U.N. to scale up aid and peacekeeping in South Sudan
Aid agencies are preparing to scale up their work across South Sudan.
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South Sudan Annual Report 2014
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Working at all three levels of government; national, state and county, UNDP employs a knowledge-based approach that provides support to policy formulation and implementation, capacity development, and service delivery toward achieving five outcomes.
Recent PublicationsSearch for a New Beginning: Perceptions of Truth, Justice, Reconciliation and Healing in South Sudan
This report presents the findings of a survey on perceptions of truth, justice, reconciliation and healing in South Sudan.
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Texas senator Ted Cruz has endorsed Ben Sasse in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Nebraska. From the Sasse campaign announcement:
Cruz will join Sasse at a rally on Friday in North Platte, along with fellow senator Mike Lee and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.
Sasse faces former state treasurer Shane Osborn in the GOP primary for Senate on May 13. Both are seeking the seat held by retiring Republican Mike Johanns.
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In November, voters elected a new reform-minded Indianapolis Public Schools Board and clearly expressed their hopes in taking the school district in a very different direction. So far, not much has changed.
Faced with a shrinking budget, the board recently considered proposed layoffs at IPS and the potential closure of school buildings. As you might guess, special interest groups lined up on both sides arguing the reduction in faculty moves are necessary (the supporters) or racist (the opponents), that combining schools is the efficient thing to do (the proponents) and the stupid thing to do (opponents), and that programs should be placed at Broad Ripple instead. This is a typical reaction by the public to a typical approach to solving typical challenges by traditional school boards. Is this what we expect from our new reform-minded school board? How about something new?
Instead of directing the district from the top down, how about involving the entire community from the ground up? Instead of the board laying off staff members who may be of one race or the other, of one income or another, and choosing coaches to keep and not to keep, how about laying off everyone and then giving everyone the opportunity to re-engage? Ask leaders to come forward with a proposal to provide the best school that fits their neighborhood needs. Require each proposal to include a budget and education plan. Let community leaders decide how to staff and what to provide at their school. Make it clear that the board intends to stay within its budget and t meet certain academic goals. Those who can help reach those goals are welcome to submit proposals to the board.
This approach gets the school board and the superintendent out of the minutia of deciding which building to close and which staff to keep, and into the business of reviewing proposals that work or don't work. It engages the community in a way that is much more productive than the bickering that takes place at board meetings or in the media.
Indianapolis has developed into a hotbed for education reforms and has numerous organizations ready to assist in providing leaders, teachers, and other supports. Marian University, University of Indianapolis, Teach For America, College Summit, New Teacher Project, and many other support organizations are here and ready to help. Unleash the power of the community.
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Home Insurance Advice on Severe Winter Weather
Following the recent heavy snowfall, the United Kingdom is covered in inches of snow and surrounded by freezing cold air. It is important that homeowners take the advice of experts in order to protect their homes from extreme weather conditions.
Research has shown that nearly one in six home insurance claims were taken out for burst pipes due to severe weather conditions between 19th December 2009 to 4th January 2010. It has been suggested that more of such claims are expected throughout January.
Advice is given to tackle burst pipes and other damages caused by the cold weather: 1. to insulate the loft, water pipes and sides of water tanks to help to prevent burst pipes; 2. getting the appropriate home insurance that covers extreme weather conditions for your properties.
Statistically, the average cost to repair damage of burst pipes is around £2,000. Therefore it is worth being prepared to prevent frozen pipes in the cold weather; and to know what to do to tackle the damages caused by extreme weather conditions. Most importantly, having the appropriate home insurance to protect your property against cold weather is essential. Not only will your home insurance cover the damages caused by extreme weather, but it will also cover any loss or damage from burglaries, flooding and storm, etc.
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Welcome to the Sankofa Scholars Program
What is Sankofa Scholars?
The Sankofa program is based on an African-centered philosophy that enables students to see themselves within a positive historical and cultural context. Sankofa services remain available through Student Success and Retention Services for students enrolled in 2014-15.
The academic portion of the program is being restructured during 2015-16.
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Eder concert set for Dec. 1 at Landis
VINELAND Appel Farm at the Landis will present Linda Eder in concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Landis Theater Performing Arts Center, 830 E. Landis Ave.
Eder will perform from her diverse repertoire that includes Broadway, pop, country, folk and jazz. Audiences will hear standards, such as Over The Rainbow, and newer songs, such as Falling Slowly from the movie and Broadway show Once, or her interpretation of Adeles Someone Like You.
Tickets are $43 to $65. For tickets or information, call (856) 691-1121 or visit www.landistheater.com.
Also, pre-show dinner or post-show cocktails and light meal are available at Lou Ferrettis Moris on Landis restaurant, which is adjacent to the theater. For dinner reservations or information, call (856) 690-0300 or visit www.morisonlandis.net.
Firefighters to host Santa breakfast
VINELAND The firefighters of Volunteer Fire Company No. 4 at Oak and Main roads will host their annual Breakfast with Santa from 7 to 11 a.m. Dec. 2. Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes and beverages.
Tickets are $8. Children 6 and younger will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
The firefighters also will collect donations of personal items for troops overseas. Some acceptable items include: baby wipes; gel shoe inserts; individually wrapped candy; instant drink mixes; protein bars; and black, olive, green or white cotton socks. Cash donations for troop supplies also will be accepted.
For tickets or information, call (856) 207-1155.
Children's memorial service in Millville
MILLVILLE The annual Remember Me Childrens Memorial Candle Lighting Service will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the American Legion, 220 Buck St.
The service is held on the second Sunday in December every year. It is a national memorial day for children of all ages who have passed away.
To add a childs name to the list or for information, call Dawn Beebe at (856) 825-2646 or email email@example.com.
Send information and photos, in .jpg format, for Neighbors via email to: firstname.lastname@example.com. Information and photos also may be mailed to: Lisa Voit, The Daily Journal, 891 E. Oak Road, Vineland, NJ 08360, or faxed to (856) 563-5308, attn: Lisa Voit/Neighbors. Copies of photos mailed will not be returned.


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January 1, 2013
The Build-Out
The newly finished South Los Angeles Animal Shelter is an innovative facility that aims to raise the status of shelter pets, while the new Harmony Equine Center outside of Denver has the capacity to offer refuge to hundreds of horses.
November 1, 2012
Coffee Break: Designing a New Animal Shelter
Animal Sheltering readers share what features they'd include if they were building a new animal shelter, and explain why they think those elements are important.
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The HSUS's Shelter Design Packet
Our special design packet just for shelters includes information on how to figure what size shelter you'll need, how to choose an architect, materials, and much more!
July 1, 2012
Kits & Pits
A shelter finds surprising success in promoting and adopting out cats with colds. In addition, the basic techniques and benefits of clicker training for dogs in shelters are presented.
July 1, 2012
The Build-Out
This installment of The Build-Out highlights three shelter construction and renovation projects that varied greatly in scope and budget—from under $2,000 to $12 million!
June 12, 2012
UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
The shelter medicine program at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine has a wealth of information on disease control, facility design, animal housing and many other topics.
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UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program - Facility Design and Animal Housing
The shelter facility and the housing there-in has implications far beyond the shelter walls. The design of the facility will impact disease levels, behavioral health, staffing needs and the daily cost of care (and therefore how much time and money is left over for other important programs).
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Check out recent shelter construction and renovation projects from the SPCA of Texas, the Randolph County Animal Shelter in North Carolina, and Chicago Animal Care and Control.
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Check out recent shelter construction and renovation projects from the Maryland SPCA, the Marin Humane Society, and the Atlanta Humane Society.
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BOONE, N.C. (AP) -- For a school still talking about its stunning upset of Michigan, Appalachian State has more reason to celebrate. The Mountaineers are a win away from an unprecedented third straight national championship, thanks to their record-breaking quarterback.
Armanti Edwards rushed for 313 yards and four touchdowns and threw for 182 yards and three more scores as Appalachian State advanced to the Football Championship Subdivision title game with a 55-35 win over Richmond Friday night.
Coach Jerry Moore called it the best performance by a quarterback he's ever seen. Behind Edwards' shiftiness and bursts of speed, Appalachian State (12-2) won its fifth straight game and will play the winner of Saturday's Delaware-Southern Illinois game for the title Friday in Chattanooga, Tenn.
"The linemen blocked who they were supposed to block," Edwards said. "They were big holes. Anybody could run through them."
Moore then interrupted him.
"Some of them just can't run as far," Moore said.
Edwards' yards rushing were the most by a quarterback in FCS -- formerly Division I-AA -- history, and 20 shy of the playoff rushing record. He also completed 14 of 16 passes in a nearly flawless performance that ended with the fans tearing down the goal posts, the same way they did when the Mountaineers won 34-32 at Michigan in the first week of the season.
Edwards had 200 yards rushing and four touchdowns with 10 minutes left in the second quarter as the Mountaineers built a 21-point lead. After Richmond rallied to tie, Edwards went to the air to put it away.
His 29-yard TD pass to tight end Nic Cardwell with 10 minutes left made it 49-35. His 13-yard TD pass to Cardwell with 5:27 left iced it.
"No. 14, he's the best we've seen this year," Richmond coach Dave Clawson said. "I think we've got some pretty good athletes on defense. At times he made some plays in space that nobody has made against us this year."
Eric Ward threw for 208 yards and three touchdowns and ran for two more scores for Richmond (11-3), which had its eight-game winning streak snapped in its first FCS semifinal appearance.
Spiders career-rushing leader Tim Hightower shook off a slow start to finish with 95 yards on 22 carries, but was no match for Edwards.
Richmond rallied from a 35-14 second-quarter deficit to tie the game on two quick scores to start the second half. Ward's 17-yard run made it 35-28 and Richmond got the ball back when Max Prokell ripped it away from CoCo Hillary on the kickoff return. Five plays later, Ward's 5-yard run tied it at 35 with 9:02 left.
Then Edwards went to work again. His 44-yard run set up Kevin Richardson's 3-yard TD run to put Appalachian ahead to stay.
"On film they were playing an eight-man front, but they didn't do it against us," Edwards said. "It opened up a lot of running lanes."
Edwards, the left-handed sophomore, made life miserable for the Spiders. Richmond put some pressure on Edwards early, but he continually avoided the rush and blew by the Spiders' linebackers and defensive backs.
About the only mistake Edwards made was when he was called for a 15-yard penalty for excessive celebration for doing a somersault after reaching the end zone on his 36-yard run to make it 28-7 early in the second quarter.
The 15-yard penalty on the kickoff set up Ward's 26-yard TD pass to Kevin Grayson to cut Appalachian's lead to 28-14.
Edwards then reeled off runs of 37, 9 and 19 yards on the next possession before his 3-yard run made it 35-14.
The Spiders got within two touchdowns on Ward's 37-yard scramble with 21 seconds left in the first half.
Hightower, who came in averaging more than 140 yard a game, managed only 10 on his first seven carries before heating up in the second half in his final college game. He left as the school leader in 12 offensive categories and was part of a senior class that helped lead a turnaround of the program.
"I couldn't have asked more out of a senior year, " Richmond senior nose guard Bryan DeMoss said. "We started out not being very good. Coach Clawson came in and things changed."


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It seems neither the City of Detroit's top lawyer nor the State of Michigan, which she is suing, are exactly prompt at paying parking tickets.
But Detroit Corporation Counsel Krystal Crittendon eventually makes good.
A Free Press review found that between May 2007 and December 2010, Crittendon failed to immediately pay five parking tickets, all for expired meters downtown.
In each case, according to records in Detroit's 36th District Court, Crittendon let several months lapse between receiving and paying the tickets, allowing the $20 fine to balloon to $70.
Crittendon is challenging the validity of the consent agreement struck between the city and the state, in part, because she says the state owes the city $1,255 in parking tickets. In a lawsuit filed Monday in Ingham County Circuit Court, she argues that Michigan is in "default" and that the consent agreement violates the Detroit City Charter, which prohibits contracts with "one who is in default."
The state says it is "not in default to Detroit at any level."
Crittendon said Friday that she believes she has paid all of her parking tickets in a timely manner.
"I don't agree that they weren't paid promptly," she said.
Court records also show that Universal Bank sued Crittendon in 2000 for $2,647.59 she owed on a credit card.
Crittendon said Friday, and the Free Press confirmed, that she settled the matter.
When asked whether she saw any parallels between her finances and the state's, Crittendon said: "Oh, no. I take care of all my debts -- and know that I have to do so to enter into a contract with the City of Detroit."
After a reporter inquired whether she had any other debts, Crittendon said only student loans and asked whether the reporter would like to help pay them off.
The reporter declined.
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