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A Catskill mountain resort hotel in upstate New York was temporarily shut down due to an illness breakout that's hit cruise ships on more than one occasion. Norovirus is the suspected culprit that caused staff and guests alike to vomit uncontrollably.
The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, located 90 miles north of NYC had to shutter their doors once the intestinal virus sickened hundreds. An industrial cleaning company with a crew of a couple hundred workers was onsite Friday, according to CBS New York on Feb. 7.
The 145-year-old Catskill resort hotel shut down Friday and brought the professional cleaning firm in to give the hotel a thorough scrub down.
"It's a stomach virus," said Nina Smiley of Mohonk Mountain House, "and it hits people differently, and some people bounce back after a number of hours, and some people, it takes longer."
Reports of illness at the resort surfaced on Jan. 31, but it wasn't until the virus spread to hundreds within just a few days that hotel management realized they had a serious problem on their hands, necessitating a disaster cleanup.
That prompted Rebecca Fishbein to write on the Gothamist, "It's not just cruise ship passengers that get treated to mass diarrheal vomitfests."
Smiley said the cleanup crew is cleaning and sanitizing every inch of the hotel. Management can't pinpoint the outbreak of the stomach virus, so they're working with the N.Y. State Health Dept., who confirmed to CBS 2 that the situation was "consistent" with norovirus.
That's the same highly-contagious illness that allegedly turned a Royal Caribbean cruise ship into a, "floating boat of bodily fluids," in January.
The virus can strike anywhere. It's generally not fatal, but it's no fun either, often leaving victims with nonstop vomiting, diarrhea and other intestinal problems.
The Mohonk Mountain House will remain closed for the first half of the upcoming week, as the exhaustive cleanup effort continues.
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''"Beware of occasional bad attitude."''
Darkton, otherwise known as Darkton93 where just Darkton is taken, is a Fanfic writer with AspergerSyndrome and [[HairTriggerTemper serious attitude issues]]. Ironically, hardly anything a work can do enrages him. It's the reactions to that that're the problem.
Mostly, Darkton is content to write Playing With articles, feeling that every other trope has already been covered and all that's left to do is come up with variations.
He's currently working on a series of CodenameKidsNextDoor fanfics. They have no set schedule.
!!Tropes applying to Darkton include...
* AspergerSyndrome: Oh my, yes. Kinda Downplayed in that his writing quality has been said to be quite good by others, unlike [[SoniChu certain other writers with autism]].
* BerserkButton: Hating on autism. Whining. TakeThat jokes. [[DoubleStandard Double Standards]]. [[EagleLand Hating on America]]. [[StrawCharacter Hating on conservatives and republicans]]. The things to set him off are many and unsubtle.
** He really seems to have something against MegaMan. He wants it to die so that the fans can [[WellIntentionedExtremist "understand what whining gets them."]]
*** Actually, it's more complex than that. He views Megaman fans as being completely incapable of feeling joy. He himself likes Megaman, but he views the fans as even worse than the Sonic fanbase. He says he's trying, really, just that "you guys are making it VERY. HARD."
*** He's acknowledged, however, that they're "getting better" as of the release of StreetFighterxMegaMan.
*** ...and he's retracted that with the release of the 25th Anniversary Pack.
** Hating on fans is another big one. He uses the phrases "DISSENTING OPINIONS NOT WELCOME" or "EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO ''MY'' OPINION" when this crops up.
* CatchPhrase: Several.
** "[[TakeThat (X) sucks.]] Get it? [[DontExplainTheJoke It's funny because it's a true fact,]] [[FanHater and if you disagree you are not only wrong but deserve to be burnt at the stake.]]" Usually in response to TakeThat jokes.
** The above has simply been replaced by [[DudeNotFunny "That's not funny."]] This is because he realized he [[OverusedRunningGag used the former too much.]]
** "[[NeverHeardThatOneBefore Overused joke, old joke, let's hear something new.]]" Similar situations to the above, except he usually agrees with the person.
** "Beware of occasional bad attitude." His most common signature.
** "[Controversial matter, such as Megaman not getting an anniversary or the Nostalgia Critic throwing in the towel.] To which I say... [link to a video of [[DragonBall Vegeta]] laughing maniacally]" His usual response to stuff that he considers good news but most consider bad.
** "Hello, Megaman whiner!" His reaction to any Megaman fan. Usually followed by a rebuttal.
* [[ChivalrousPervert Chivalrous]] [[LoliCon Lolicon]]: He thinks young girls are cute in all manner of undress, but he doesn't advocate pornography and prefers drawn children with private parts [[SceneryCensor hidden]] or [[BarbieDollAnatomy invisible.]]
* FanHater: Downplayed. He won't fault you if you like something. He just hates you if you're a [[FanDumb fan]] of something.
** Case in point, Megaman. He's willing to acknowledge when Megaman fans are nice. He just hates the majority of them for being "completely incapable of feeling joy".
* OriginalFlavor: Very stern about this when it applies to fanfics, believing they should read like an episode, for better or worse.
* OutOfFocus: Believes this way about MegaMan, compared to [[StreetFighter Ryu]], who he believes has [[AscendedExtra become Capcom's new mascot]].
* SelfDeprecation: Consider that this article is almost entirely negative. Also consider that most of it was written by him. Indeed, he seems to have no problem realizing when he's shot his own mouth off.
* SingleIssueWonk: Get him started on the MegaMan fanbase. There will be accusations of whining and "being incapable of feeling joy".
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: The official subtitles are his most commonly used terms for Anime characters. [[AvertedTrope Don't expect him to]] [[GannonBanned hate you for using the wrong term]], though.
* TeamSwitzerland: Mostly neutral on controversial matters. In fact, the thing he hates most is not the decision itself, but the [[InternetBackdraft reaction]] to the decision.
* YouKeepUsingThatWord: FanBoy, to refer to an irrational fan (of which he thinks there's a lot of). In contrast, he uses FanGirl to refer to someone who's obsessed with a particular Character.
** "Whining" seems to be common to him. However, what he deems as whining is usually more like [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS1E19ADogAndPonyShow complaining]].
!!Notable works by Darkton include...
* Fanfic/DarkStudiosKidsNextDoor (A series of fanfics revolving around a virtual season of the KND set after ZERO but before Season 6.)
[[DragonBall Goku]]: [[DoomRepercussionsOfEvil "No! I must kill the Saiyans!"]]
[[KnightOfCerebus Raditz]]: [[WhamLine "No Goku, you are the Saiyans!"]]
[[AndThenJohnWasAZombie And then Goku was an alien.]]


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In May and Sigurdsson "Parametrized homotopy theory" there is a general treatment of Hurewicz style model structures in Chapter 4, see definitions 4.2.1 and 4.2.2. I am trying to adapt these to a more general setting. There is an "observation" after Lemma 4.2.4 stating that $X \to \mathrm{Cyl}(X)$ and $\mathrm{Cocyl}(X) \to X$ are strong Hurewicz cofibration and fibration, respectively. The text makes it sound as if this holds for a purely formal reason, i.e., no geometry of the interval is used. Is this really the case? I do not see this, and it is crucial for what I am trying to do to know the exact geometric requirement on the interval for this to hold. I think I am missing some fairly obvious use of the lifting properties, and my excuse is that I am not a homotopy theorist.
Andrej, thank you for your reading of May and Sigurdsson, which I wish we had made more accessible. I don't have time to check anything, but my recollection is that the verification of the observation is easy, whether or not it is formal, and works equally well in homological analogues. I think we inserted it only for reassurance, since it is of course to be expected. It is obviously true when spaces are restricted to be compactly generated since then there is no ``strong'' distinction. (MS could not just restrict like that because of point-set problems with parametrized function spaces).
The paper of Schw\"anzl and Vogt noted in Karol's answer is the original source for the distinction between strong and ordinary Hurewicz cofibrations and fibrations and may well be helpful. A crucial non-formal thing, noted just after the observation you refer to and emphasized more strongly in Schw\"anzl and Vogt is the need for a good cylinder object: $\partial I \longrightarrow I$ has the LLP wrt $h$-acyclic $h$-fibrations. (Of course, that fails for simplicial sets.)
In case you are thinking about model structures, I'll say a bit about that (probably repeated from another comment or answer). There is a mistake in the general proof of the factorization axioms in the paper of Cole that Karol refers to and in MS (4.4.2) and MP ("More Concise''). A fix is given in: T. Barthel and E. Riehl. On the construction of functorial factorizations for model categories. Algebraic & Geometric Topology 13 (2013), 1089--1124. (That is the paper referred to by Omar, but their fix does not seem directly relevant to the precise question you ask). They and I are just finishing a related paper "Six model structures for DG-modules over DGAs'', in which their fix is again utilized and is described in full categorical generality. If anyone is interested, I will be happy to say why ``six'' and why that is also to be expected in topological contexts of interest (but I sometimes get scolded for digressing).
Ok, Karol, but briefly: Six projective type model structures should appear whenever has a category $\mathcal M$ of structured objects enriched in a category $\mathcal V$ with two model structures (like the $h$- and $q$-model structures on spaces, $R$-modules, and, conjecturally, certain categories of spectra). The category $\mathcal M$ then has three natural subcategories of weak equivalences, the structure preserving homotopy equivalences ($h$-equivalences), the homotopy equivalences of underlying objects in $\mathcal V$ ($r$-equivalences, where $r$ stands for relative), and the weak equivalences of underlying objects in $\mathcal V$ ($q$-equivalences). These can be expected to yield $q$-, $r$-, and $h$-model structures with accompanying mixed $(r,h)$-, $(q,h)$-, and $(q,r)$-model structures. And they are interesting!
An explicit proof can be found in Cole's Many Homotopy Categories Are Homotopy Categories (Lemma 3.4). Some topological properties of the interval are used and it seems crucial to the argument. These properties are essentially that $I \times I$ retracts onto both $I \times \{ 0 \}$ and $I \times \{ 0 \} \cup \{ 0, 1 \} \times I$ and that $(I \times I, I \times \{ 0 \})$ and $(I \times I, I \times \{ 0 \} \cup \{ 0, 1 \} \times I)$ are homeomorphic as pairs of spaces.
This doesn't hold e.g. for the simplicial interval and it seems that constructing Hurewicz type model structures on simplicial categories is much more subtle. Some theory for pretty general enrichments is developed in Strong Cofibrations and Fibrations in Enriched Categories by Schwänzl and Vogt.
EDIT: I have realized that I misread your question. You were asking about the projection $X^I \to X$ while the above applies to $X^I \to X \times X$ which is more subtle. With Cole's definition of strong fibrations it is obvious that $X^I \to X$ is one. May and Sigurdsson use a slightly different definition but Cole proves that they are actually equivalent (see my comments below).


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For the past five years, Brookings-Harbor High School cross country coach Terry Axel has been taking a group of BHHS cross country and track athletes to a camp in the Sierra Nevada mountains that is unlike a typical summer camp.
From July 26 through Aug. 1 campers trained for the upcoming cross country season by competing against 68 other athletes in activities that tested their will and forged their solidarity.
"Camp definitely whipped us into shape," said Lady Bruin senior Tristan Husted. "It was constant hills so it prepared us for anything we will be facing this season."
Campers endured exercises such as a triathalon, tug-of-war and an "endless run" of more than 30 miles in elevations of 8,000 feet.
The offseason work has prepared them for the season.
"This year, everyone was racing each other, determined to beat each other," said Bruin senior Cody Enos, who competed against athletes from places such as Fresno, New York and Seattle at the camp. "Everyone on the team wants it. They showed it at running camp that they want to beat personal records and go to state this year."
Both the Bruins and Lady Bruins cross country teams return several runners from teams that finished in the top four of their district last season.
"The desire is there," said Axel about his current crop of athletes. "I can't coach desire. They have to want to go where I want to take them. This group has that desire."
"This year we are focused on staying healthy and getting better throughout the season because we all have the same goal of making it to state," said Enos, who stated that the team has worked hard to keep each other motivated and push each other.
Both teams return top talent from last year's squads.
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In the spirit of full disclosure, I regularly look back on my stock picks as a way of reminding readers that I am painfully aware of my own limitations as an investor.
But hey, at least I'm honest about them. Any market pundit who isn't honest about his record isn't worth reading. And any market pundit who doesn't admit to mistakes is being dishonest.
Besides, by now every investor should understand that active management has obvious pitfalls — whether it's for a big, underperforming hedge fund that burns clients, or whether it's a retail investor like you and me picking stocks for fun and profit. There's a reason the Vanguard model of passive, low-cost index funds has won more than a staggering $130 billion in deposits this year: It works.
But whether through hubris or just love of the market, we keep investing. So I hope this list of winners and losers is instructional and helps your performance in 2013.
5 Worst Calls of 2012
WORST CALL — Shorts that Soar: The headline "3 Overvalued Stocks Screaming 'Short!'" from February was too much hype from the get-go, and the stock picks only made things worse. My bearish calls included Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM) and LinkedIn (NYSE:LNKD). They are all up between 25% and 35% since that call, while the S&P is up only 5%. Three big swings, three big whiffs. This and other bad bearish calls taught me that I am simply not a short trader, and shouldn't act like one.
RUNNER-UP — Biotech Strikeout: In my July article "Swing for the Fences With These 5 Biotechs," I admitted that playing speculative drug companies is frequently an all-or-nothing game. Well, all five of my stock picks are in the red since publication — including one down more than 60%. Swinging big is fine if you connect with the ball at least some of the time … but this article missed the mark every time. Consider me forever off the speculative biotech game after this one. It's too sophisticated and complex an asset class for me.
DISHONORABLE MENTION — Overbought Blue Chips: In March, I highlighted some "triple threat" blue chips. The factors I looked at were dividends/cash, share performance and growth potential. Sounds good, right? Well, the screen identified Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) as the "best" buys. But while the S&P is up almost 4% since publication, all of these stock picks are significantly in the red — between 10% and 25% on a share-price basis. The dividends shave that down a bit, but not much.
DISHONORABLE MENTION — Sears Screw-Up: In late 2011, I wondered whether Sears (NASDAQ:SHLD) could survive another 12 months and mused that it was the "beginning of the end" for the department store. Then In January, I panned SHLD as a possible short candidate. Well, that short-side bet was quite a crowded trade — and the wrong side of the trade, too. The resulting short squeeze caused the stock to more than double by March, and SHLD is up over 20% year-to-date. So I was very wrong in the short-term and remain very wrong almost a year later.
DISHONORABLE MENTION — Bad Answers: I frequently get questions from interested investors, and in late July, I fielded one about Office Depot (NYSE:ODP). I even doubled down with another bad call on ODP in September when I said the rally wouldn't last. I called the stock a dud. It's up more than 60% since then. And lest you think that's the end of my bad advice to readers, Another ugly Q&A came in August in regards to discount retailers, where I recommended Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) as the best of the bunch. It's down 20% since that ill-advised response.
5 Best Calls of 2012
BEST CALL — Calling a Top AND Bottom in GMCR: This duo amazes even me. In March, I warned of trouble in momentum darling Green Mountain (NASDAQ:GMCR) thanks to expiring Keurig patents, critical mass and increased competition. GMCR has tanked 60% since. Then in May after another crash, I said that the worst was probably over. Shares are up 60% since that all-clear call. I honestly don't ever recall getting both a top and a bottom right — but I did on GMCR this year.
RUNNER UP — Right on HP All the Way Down: Like many investors, I have a bad habit of sticking with an ugly call as it gets even worse, or changing course too early on a good call. It's human nature, and it's one of the biggest behavioral pitfalls in investing. But one stock I have gotten right every step of the way is Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ). I have maligned the stock for a long time, ever since I said it embodied the worst of corporate America in 2011, and kept panning the stock this year all the way down — in the spring here, and here, and after its ugly earnings in the summer and after a painful analyst meeting in October. The stock is off almost 50% this year — and even more from my earlier bearish writings. So I take heart in the fact that I actually stuck with this one and got it right … of course, the big question is whether I will continue to get it right in 2013. I've already started to thaw on my negativity by picking it as a speculative turnaround play for 2013.
HONORABLE MENTION — Healthcare Home Runs: In January, I highlighted healthcare investments that could outperform and pay big dividends, and all five are in the green. The Vanguard Health Care ETF (NYSE:VHT) and the iShares Dow Jones US Healthcare ETF (NYSE:IYH) were among the best major sector-based funds this year, with 16%-plus returns each, and the individual stock picks included home health company Lincare Holdings (NASDAQ:LNCR), which is up over 60% year-to-date in 2012 even without dividends. I continue to love healthcare as a sector thanks to demographic trends and its recession-proof nature.
HONORABLE MENTION — 7-for-7 on Bargain Buys: Often my lists of 5 or 7 stocks on a topic are a mixed bag that even themselves out. But this July list of seven stocks under $5 has a 100% winning percentage, led by almost 30% gains in Synovus Financial (NYSE:SNV) vs. just 5 for the S&P 500 since publication.
HONORABLE MENTION — An Apple Top: On Sept. 17, after Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) crested $700 a share, I wrote that new money was buying a top in the stock. The timing of that one was spot-on… which is a pyrrhic victory, since I held my own shares anyway. We'll see if my short-term call is matched by the wisdom of continuing to hold AAPL for the long-term through 2013 and perhaps beyond.
Jeff Reeves is the editor of InvestorPlace.com and the author of "The Frugal Investor's Guide to Finding Great Stocks." Write him at email@example.com or follow him on Twitter via @JeffReevesIP. As of this writing, he held a position in Apple but none of the other stocks named here.


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This screen is called the "Lock Screen". It is shown when your computer is locked.
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You can customize your lock screen through the "Personalize" settings page.
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The Boston Bruins were, arguably, the best team in the NHL last season. Sure, they did not hoist the Stanley Cup, and in fact they were eliminated in the second round by the Montreal Canadiens, but that only means that the postseason didn't go their way. In the regular season, they won the President's Trophy, and their goal differential, plus-84, was almost 30 better than any other team. Sure, the East is not as tough as the West, but that's worth something. Anyway, Boston was great, and they still play in the East, and Tuukka Rask still exists.
No team in the East was better at goal prevention last season, and only the Los Angeles Kings, who won the Cup, were close. That's a nice reminder that not letting in goals is a good thing for an NHL team. Rask won the Vezina, deservedly. Patrice Bergeron won the Selke for best defensive forward. Zdeno Chara was the runner up for the Norris. I don't agree with that last one, but he's still great, and he's still tall. Rask's numbers may drop a tinge this season, but only because they were so good last year. We're talking about a guy with a .928 save percentage on his career, after all. He has a new backup now, and Chad Johnson was good, but Rask was a backup once. The Bruins will be fine in net.
The defense has some promising young players like Torey Krug and Dougie Hamilton to pair with the defensive stoutness of Chara. The only real question with this team is scoring. David Krejci led the team with a mere 69 points. The Bruins do have depth, but one of their two 30-goal scorers, Jarome Iginla, is gone. On the other hand, I expect Loui Eriksson to really improve his numbers this year. I don't know if he can replicate Iginla's 30 goals and 61 points, but I bet he can get close.
I'd tell you more, but the dude behind Extra Skater got hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs, so that site is down. Good for the Leafs, not good for guys like me.
Anyway, in short, the Bruins will make the playoffs. The Bruins probably will win their division again, although Tampa Bay does intrigue me. I'll take Boston as the favorite in the East, once again. Boring, but the truth. They might not make it to the Cup. They didn't this season, after all. However, they are the team to beat, and if their offense sees any uptick, this year could be theirs once more.


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Today, many of the leaders of Williamson County came together with our United States Congressman John R. Carter to state our opposition to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed listing of four species of salamanders, found in the Williamson County area, as endangered, triggering more federal regulation and intrusion on the rights of private property owners. Here is the press release from Congressman Carter's office:
"Central Texas salamanders could not be added to the list of endangered species under legislation to be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week by Congressman John Carter (R-TX31).
In a news conference at a salamander habitat location in south Williamson County, Carter announced legislation blocking federal funds for any activities related to listing of the Austin Blind, Salado, Jollyville Plateau, and Georgetown Salamanders in Bell, Williamson, and Travis counties as endangered or threatened species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The measure would prohibit a listing change prior to 2014 to allow ongoing environmental field studies to determine whether the salamanders need additional protections beyond those already enacted and pending by local governments.
'This decision is in great danger of being determined by politics and lawsuits rather than reliable and replicable scientific research,' says Carter. 'The fact that we stand in a location with a healthy salamander population adjacent to a major highway intersection shows we are protecting our salamanders and that the salamanders are not threatened by reasonable economic development. Future plans to protect our salamander populations should be made with the research data currently being gathered on this issue, rather than through politically-motivated court orders that seek to impose regulatory restrictions not warranted by fact.'
'Williamson County has historically made an effort of preserving the environment for future generations. So this is not about the County standing in the way of clean water efforts. Our monitoring results show that there are numerous populations of the species in the County. Many of these locations are already in preserved areas, but healthy populations have been found in the midst of development as well,' said Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey.
'We are in just the second year of a five-year study on the salamanders. Our research and monitoring efforts are comprehensive, current and conducted in a scientific fashion. The Service is relying on inconsistently-obtained and not validated information collected by the City of Austin to move forward with their listing. The best available science must be used as the basis for this decision,' stated Precinct 1 Commissioner Lisa Birkman, president of the Williamson County Conservation Foundation Board."
Also in attendance at the press conference were State Representative Larry Gonzales, District 52 (R-Round Rock); Commissioner Cynthia Long; Cedar Park Mayor Matt Powell; Cedar Park Mayor Pro Tem and Republican State Representative candidate for Dist. 136 Tony Dale; Round Rock Mayor Pro Tem Kris Whitfield; Round Rock ISD Superintendent Dr. Jesus Chavez; Georgetown City Councilmember Troy Hellman; representatives from US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's office and from State Rep. Dr. Charles Schwertner's office; and about eighty other folks.
For more information on the Williamson County Conservation Foundation, visit http://www.wilco.org/wccf.


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Brooks introduces PureProject Apparel, a genius and good-looking apparel collection that is mindfully designed to join you on the adventure called life. From running to running errands, Brooks has powerfully packed this collection with fabulously functional fabric, clean and clever designs, carefully-crafted details and high-speed high styling so you enjoy the run and ride of your life. Check out these stand-out pieces packed with performance from Brooks' PureProject Collection:
Women's PureProject SL ($55) - this graceful sleeveless top is sure to quickly become your go-to companion on long runs thanks to its simple but stylish look that's packed with performance. Brooks PureProject Sleeveless fuses supreme comfort with smart styling — featuring a semi-fitted A-line shape that fits fluidly and is made of the softest materials, including Brooks DNA fabric strategically-placed across the shoulders to let you run nimbly while quickly wicking away moisture so you stay cool and dry. The PureProject Sleeveless feels luxuriously comfy giving you an easy fit and breezy feel as you test your running limits, while its ultra-stylish design and feminine details including contrast color stitching and adjustable side ties provide a pretty, personalized look that's sure to flatter you — and surely become your favorite running top to slip on this season. Brooks PureProject Sleeveless is a good-looking and femininely-graceful sleeveless top that perfectly blends simple-but-smart styling with comfort and performance to help you run spryly and smoothly. The PureProject Sleeveless retails for $55 and is available in Heather Fog/Fog, Fuchsia, and Heather Black/Black in sizes XS to XL.
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EJB 3.1 in GlassFish V3 TP2
By Mahesh Kannan on May 05, 2008
In this blog, I will describe some of the EJB 3.1 features that are available in GlassFish V3.
For a full list of what is planned in EJB3.1 please refer to Ken's blog
Note: Before, you run any of the EJB 3.1 applications ensure that you follow the steps outlined in Installing EJB container in GlassFish V3
What EJB features are available in GlassFish V3 TP2
Only Stateless Session beans with local interfaces are supported. Stateful, Message driven and EJB 2.x entity beans are not supported. Remote interfaces and Remote business interfaces for any of the bean type are not supported yet. Timer Service is supported, but a little bit of configuration is needed to enable it. We will be blogging about how to enable TimerService in GlassFish V3 shortly.
Support for other types of beans will be available soon.
Note: TP2 gives you an early look at GlassFish v3. It is not a full, feature-complete application server and is not suitable for production deployments. It is suitable for experimentation and exploration. Experiment, take a look at the new approach being taken in GlassFish v3, and then let us know what you think
Using GlassFish V3 server
To run the sample application provided, follow the steps mentioned in How to run the hello.war
Quick start guide provides more details on how to use the GlassFish V3 server.
Optional Local Business Interfaces
Recall that even though EJB 3.1 simplified the EJB development by introducing the business interfaces, the bean developer must still write at least one interface. For most of the applications this is again an overhead. In EJB 3.1 an EJB need not implement any interface as long as it contains one of the component defining annotations (or the XML equivalent). So a simple EJB 3.1 HelloBean looks like this:
@Stateless public class HelloBean { public String sayHello() { return "Hello, World!!"; } }
Note: The client still has to perform a JNDI lookup or inject a reference of the bean. More specifically, it cannot use the new operator to construct the bean.
So a Servlet that use the HelloBean will be coded like the following: public class HelloServlet { @EJB private HelloBean hello; .... hello.sayHello(); .... }
Simplified packaging
JavaEE 5 greatly improved the ease of use by providing a bunch of annotations that that obviated the need for XMLs. However, it still required that Servlets/JSPs be packaged in a .war file and EJBs be packaged (in possibly multiple) .jar files. These files must further be packaged inside a .ear file. For simple web applications that wanted to use EJBs, the above packaging restrictions was a bit of an overkill
Another cool feature that is introduced in EJB 3.1 is the simplification of packaging requirements of EJBs. Now, EJB classes can be packaged inside the .war file itself!! The classes must reside under WEB-INF/classes.
Because of the above two features, the structure of our hello.war looks like this.
META-INF/ META-INF/MANIFEST.MF WEB-INF/ WEB-INF/classes/ WEB-INF/classes/com/ WEB-INF/classes/com/sun/ WEB-INF/classes/com/sun/v3/ WEB-INF/classes/com/sun/v3/demo/ WEB-INF/classes/com/sun/v3/demo/HelloEJB.class WEB-INF/classes/com/sun/v3/demo/HelloServlet.class WEB-INF/web.xml index.jsp
How to run hello.war
Download the attachments provided. HelloEJB31.war contains the application that can be deployed. HelloEJB31.zip contains the sources.
- Start the server by running: <install_dir>/asadmin start-domain
- Deploy the application by running: <install_dir>/asadmin deploy hello.war
- Open a browser and go to: http://localhost:8080/HelloEJB31/HelloServlet


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Video Player Controls
Screen reader users:
Tab into the tool bar.
Then turn the virtual cursor/buffer off to enable pass-through mode.
For JAWS: Insert + Z.
For NVDA: Caps Lock + Space Bar.
For Window-Eyes: Ctrl + Shift + A.
Right and left arrow keys navigate tool bar controls.
Keyboard shortcuts are also available while in pass-through mode:
Alt Control P for play and pause.
Alt Control S for stop.
Alt control M for mute.
Alt control R doubles size of player.
Alt control T toggles focus between elapsed time and toolbar.
VoiceOver users: Use the Enable Player VoiceOver Access button to make the toolbar button text display and then use the Focus Toolbar button to jump into the toolbar. (VoiceOver with Safari 3, only. Safari 4 beta does not work with toolbar. Disable VoiceOver and use keyboard shortcuts.)
PCC's Child Development (CHDV) discipline focuses on a curriculum that includes children from infancy through school age. Courses provide a theoretical foundation and prepare students for careers in classroom environments with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children; family day care; parks and recreation; special education; extended day care; and public and nonprofit agencies concerned with the development and welfare of children. The CHDV program is affiliated with the PCC Child Development Center, a state-funded and NAEYC Accredited Center. NAEYC Accreditation represents the highest quality in childcare. Throughout the CHDV program students receive supervised training at the CDC as part of their curriculum.
The CHDV curricula meet the coursework requirement for the California Child Development permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Title V) and for the California State Department of Social Services (Title XXII). Additionally, a number of courses meet General Education requirements for the Associate in Science degree and for transfer to a four-year institution.


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"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" opens on March 26, which means Marvel had better start promoting the heck out of film, right? Twitter, though, cried foul on Thursday, as with a body like Scarlett Johansson's though, is it really necessary for Marvel to photoshop her poster so obviously?
After Marvel unveiled her poster (above), there were plenty of laudatory comments about Johannson. There were also plenty of negative comments about the amount of photoshopping involved. Although they didn't overenhance her topline as much as Barbie, they certainly underenhanced her waistline.
Laurel May @morethanbookish: But that Black Widow poster for The Winter Soldier... WHY would you photoshop Scarlett Johansson's body like that though?
Cath @Caffin9: Scarlett Johansson looks ridiculously photoshop-ed in the Captain America poster. This makes me really angry >:(
Sheri L. Thompson @COtraveler: Another disappointing extreme Photoshop job, @marvel
Shades of Limelight @CertainshadesL: Seriously though. Scarlett Johansson is already curvy. There is zero need to photoshop more curves. None.
Rebecca P @Farscapegeek Shame on the people at @Marvel and @CaptainAmerica that felt you had to photoshop #ScarlettJohansson until she is barely recognizable. #fail
Rebecca Johnson @Missus_Johnson The Black Widow poster for Captain America is odd....why on earth would you photoshop Scarlett Johansson?!
Hannah @hannoir_ you know there is no helping the world when even Scarlett-Joh's already little waist is shopped to an impossible width in the Cap posters.
This is just a sampling.
The Twitter uprising came on a day with far more newsworthy Scarlett Johansson news. The actress stepped down from her role as an Oxfam Global Ambassador on Thursday. The international humanitarian organization said her role as a SodaStream spokesperson was incompatible with their goals.
Oxfam said Thursday that it believes SodaStream and other businesses operating in Israeli settlements in the West Bank contribute to the "denial of rights of the Palestinian communities that we work to support."
Oxfam first expressed concern about Johansson's role with SodaStream last week.


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Reba Concert Tickets Selling Well
The Casper Event Center reports tickets for the Reba McEntire's concert is selling well, which they say is a good sign for Casper's economic future.
Of 8,000 available tickets, 5,000 have been sold already. Carrie underwood's concert sold 7,000.
The Event Center manager says the promoter for Reba's concert also works with other "A" performers, and attendance to this concert could determine whether Casper will be seeing larger artists, like Kenny Chensey and George Strait, in the future.
Reba performs on Friday, October 21st at 7:30 p.m.


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Each year the Stanford women's volleyball program has one ultimate goal of winning a national championship. This year is no different as the 2013 Cardinal, ranked No. 3 entering the season, returns all of its starters from last year's squad which appeared in its 32nd consecutive NCAA Tournament, reaching the Regional Finals for the eighth time under head coach John Dunning. Over the years, Stanford has accumulated more NCAA titles (6), won more NCAA Tournament matches (101), made more Final Four appearances (18), and been in the national championship match more times (14) than any other program in the nation.
"It has been really fun to be around this team this year," said Dunning, who is in his 13th season at the helm of the program. "They are really determined as a group to work hard and see just how good we can be this year. From a coaching point of view, that is really exciting."
Stanford has captured the Pac-12 title in six of the past seven seasons and has its sights set on another conference championship in 2013. The program's 32-year run in the NCAA Tournament is matched by only one other school in the nation and the Cardinal is working hard to be one of the four teams playing in Seattle this December.
In 2012, Dunning nabbed his fourth Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors after the team finished 19-1 in conference matches (30-4 overall). He has coached in more NCAA championship matches than anyone in the history of the sport and now holds a career record of 778-163 (.827) in 28 seasons as a head coach.
The Cardinal returns all of its starters from last year's squad, including six upperclassmen that will be depended on for leadership and guidance throughout the season. The senior class includes two-time All-American Carly Wopat, 2011 All-American Rachel Williams and defensive specialist Mary Ellen Luck. The trio has helped produce 79 wins and two conference titles over the past three seasons. Juniors Lydia Bai, Morgan Boukather and Kyle Gilbert will also have a heightened leadership presence on the squad this year. Gilbert, Stanford's starting libero last year, will be looked to once again to guide the defense this season.
"Leadership is going to be one of the things that will really develop for our team throughout the season," said Dunning. "We had four really mature seniors graduate last year, so you don't really know what your team is going to be like in terms of leadership and maturity until you go through part of your season. I'm excited for this group. I think we have a lot of people who are going to step up into those roles and help our team in any way possible."
Also among the returning letterwinners are sophomores Inky Ajanaku, Madi Bugg, Jordan Burgess, Brittany Howard and Megan McGehee, who together made up the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation entering last season. Ajanaku finished 2012 as an honorable mention AVCA All-American. She was joined on the All-Pac-12 Team by Burgess and Howard. The trio, along with Bugg, was also named to the All-Pac-12 Freshman Team.
"We were definitely lucky to have five players that good come into our program last season," stated Dunning. "They played a major role on our team during a very successful season. I don't think this group is satisfied with how last year ended and they have worked very hard since January to improve. They are very motivated and are determined to show that we can be a better team. They are not only talented, but they also help our team have a very good spirit about it and have fun while striving to reach our goals."
The Cardinal welcome four freshmen to The Farm this season, three of which have family ties to Stanford. Joining the squad and providing depth at several positions are setter Kelsey Humphreys (Newport Beach, Calif.), outside hitter Grace Kennedy (Newport Beach, Calif.), middle blocker Merete Lutz (Houston, Texas) and outside hitter Ivana Vanjak (Bad Soden, Germany). Humphreys' mother, formerly Wendy Rush, was a four-time All-America setter for the Cardinal from 1984-87 and has been inducted in the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame, while her father, Brad, was a member of the Stanford football team during the same years. Lutz's parents both graduated from Stanford in 1984, while her brother is a member of the Cardinal rowing team. Kennedy also comes from a long lineage of Cardinal as both of her parents and her older sister, Victoria, graduated from Stanford, while her older brother, Raymond (George) is a junior this year. Kennedy's father, Raymond, was a member of the men's swimming team, while her sister won two NCAA Championships with the women's water polo team (2011 & 2012).
"Again, we have a large freshman class, and coupled with the five sophomores, nine of our 15 players are underclassmen," explained Dunning. "The four freshmen have a lot of volleyball experience. I am really impressed so far with how well they are listening and how hard they are trying to do things that are different from what they are used to. They are very open and hardworking, and so far they have had a very positive effect on our team."
The Cardinal faces yet another challenging schedule in 2013. Stanford begins the season at UC Santa Barbara- a hometown stop for Wopat. Stanford's first match in Maples Pavilion will be on Wednesday, Sept. 4 against Pacific, a match which will be televised on the Pac-12 Networks. The Cardinal will then pack its bags as it plays in the Nike Volleyball Big Four Classic in Austin, Texas, including dates with preseason No. 9 Florida and defending national champion and preseason No. 1 Texas. Stanford will then have a unique experience competing in the Service Academy Challenge, hosted by Air Force and played inside the Pentagon. After two more non-conference match-ups, the Cardinal will begin the defense of its Pac-12 title at rival California on Wednesday, Sept. 25. In total, Stanford will play 10 matches against teams ranked in the preseason top 25.
"Every year we make our schedule in order to prepare for our conference," said Dunning. "You are preparing for a conference in which every weekend you are playing against two good teams. Sometimes it is two teams in the top 10, so the way we prepare for that is to find a variety of competition during the preseason, especially on the road. I think we have done that again with our schedule this season."


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According to TSN, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Saturday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen of Virginia, Minnesota scored the game winning goal for Pittsburgh at 6:42 of the second period.
The Flames ended an embarrassing scoreless drought at home at 11:29 of the third period when Mikael Backlund found the back of the net past Marc-Andre Fleury. When Backlund scored it was the first home goal for the Flames in over nine periods of action. Prior to Saturday, the Flames had been shut out in five of their last seven games.
The Flames will now go on an interesting road trip where they play in Carolina on Monday and in Nashville on Tuesday before returning home to play Winnipeg on Thursday.
They are currently at 15-24-6 and are 19 points back of the Minnesota Wild for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.


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JV's ahead of the curve–tells bands to give away mp3s in 1999
This week may be a bit John Vanderslice heavy–I'm working on a piece for tomorrow and I'll probably review his show at the Rickshaw on Tuesday–but this is just too good not to post.
I was reading some old stuff about Vanderslice. The early days of Tiny Telephone, before it was the gold standard for an analog indie studio, fascinate me. I found this article in the SF Weekly, published October 6, 1999. In this quote Vanderslice comes across as something of a prophet:
This week, he launched an MP3 site at Tiny Telephone's home page[1] (www.tinytelephone.com) featuring songs from bands both local (Granfaloon Bus, Chantigs, Mommyheads, MK Ultra) and national (Spoon, Sunny Day Real Estate's Jeremy Enigk). Despite much of the ongoing debate about the usefulness of MP3 files, Vanderslice stands his ground. "It's really in their [the bands'] best interest to give away their songs for free," he says. "I just think if things are available for free that your audience is much, much larger, and people are willing to take a chance to listen."
These days almost standard procedure to have a couple mp3s up for free when they release an album. JV was about 10 years ahead of the curve on that one, it seems.
Speaking of:
John Vanderslice – Too Much Time (mp3)
[1] This was one of the first places I downloaded an mp3 from. JV had some Mommyheads mp3s up, back in 1999 or 2000.


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Thousands of fans will amass at the Colorado Convention Center for Denver Comic Con. Denver Comic Con (DCC) is taking place this weekend beginning Friday, June 13, 2014 and will wrap up on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Organizers are expecting a huge turnout and seem to be prepared for the influx of fans, exhibitors, and guests. An abundance of celebrity guests from movies and television will be in attendance, in addition to comic artists from some cartoon favorites. The celebrity guest list this year includes William Shatner, Lou Ferrigno, and Adam West just to name a few. Although this is only the third year for Denver Comic Con it has quickly become one of the largest comic cons in the country.
Denver Comic Con is committed to bringing fans from all cultures, backgrounds, and age groups together. The event is focused on educating through pop culture and comics. DCC will provide hours of educational programming during the three day event. Denver Comic Con gives back to the community by educating children through comics and it is a program of Comic Book Classroom.
Comic Book Classroom is a nonprofit organization focused on literacy and arts. This event is for everyone, it will be fun and educational and kids will definitely enjoy it. Make sure to get your tickets because they will sell out fast. Tickets are no longer being sold online but you can purchase tickets at selected vendors or at the door.
For information on Denver Comic Con 2014 and to find out where to purchase tickets please visit www.denvercomiccon.com


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Another source close to Kate, however, maintains that Jon isn't helping her any more than normal and that she has had to hire three nannies to help out while she is busy taping. The source claims, "Jon has the kids for a few days a week. The custody schedule changes all the time, always depending on Kate's schedule."
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This question may seem a little silly, but I just want to make sure I understand this. Im currently advertising one of my Ar15's for sale. I have been contacted by another member who is a Federal Leo and is also a resident of my state (Florida). He is interested in purchasing the gun. I usually only like to sell to others w/ a concealed permit but he does not have one.
Being that were are both residents of the same state and he is a Federal Leo, Does this seem like a legal sale?!?
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Ronald R. Bunnell, Executive Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer
Ronald Bunnell was named executive vice president, chief administrative officer in 2015.
He is responsible for oversight of all support services and leadership of merger and acquisition efforts.
He joined Banner Health (then Lutheran Health Systems) in 1986 as the vice president/treasurer for a subsidiary home care company. He was named vice president for ambulatory services in 1990 and senior vice president and chief financial officer in 1999.
Prior to joining the organization, Bunnell was controller for Gary-Williams Oil Producer, Inc., Englewood, Colo., from 1984 to 1986. He was controller and then treasurer for a subsidiary of that company, Gary-Energy Corp. from 1979 to 1984. Bunnell was an auditor for the accounting and consulting firm of Peat Marwick and Mitchell from 1977 through 1979.
He received his bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Princeton University and his master of science in accounting from the University of Colorado, Boulder.


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Fans of synth pop and New Wave will be delighted by the return of Information Society's original, founding line up - Paul Robb on synths, Kurt Larson as vocalist, and James Cassidy on bass and keyboards.
Information Society, or InSoc as the group is better known, are coming back with a bang to release their latest album entitled _hello world. It's a record that marks a return to the classic New Wave/electronic/synthpop sound that InSoc pioneered in the 80s, but also interestingly, and somewhat paradoxically, grounds itself in the futuristic vibe of dance and ever-evolving computer technology.
The first single from _hello world, "Land of the Blind," is a perfect introduction to what listeners can expect from the latest InSoc installation. It's got a catchy intro and chorus and finds that perfect balance between anthemic and lively that ultimately makes for a very memorable track.
"The Prize" is definitely the most fun song on the album. It pairs Arnold Schwarzenegger samples from Total Recall ("Get your ass to Mars!") with Daft Punk-esque synths to result in a tune that is sure to appeal to film buffs and space geeks alike.
Also of note is the Devo cover song "Beautiful World," which features actual Devo vocalist Gerald V Casale. Not only is the song a spirited re-working of the original track, but it's also a loving tribute to the group that inspired and influenced InSoc as a whole.
At times, _hello world is reminiscent of Depeche Mode, The Faint, and even VNV Nation, but it's clear that Information Society has not lost what made them unforgettable in years past. _hello world is an animated and noteworthy retro-future mash-up that is sure to grab the attention of fans of 80s nostalgia as well as aficionados of modern electronic dance music.
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BBC3 this week broadcast a programme called 'My Hometown Fanatics: Stacey Dooley Investigates'.
During the one hour documentary, Stacey investigates minority extremism in her hometown of Luton from the likes of the EDL and Muslims Against Crusades. She interviews Stephen Lennon, the founder and leader of the EDL, as well as visiting mosques, meeting self-proclaimed radical Muslims and also Muslims trying to tackle extremism.
The Luton Today says that Stacey was "happy with how the show, which explored extremism in Luton, came across."
The paper quotes her as saying, "To be honest, I think it would be ridiculous to say there are no problems in Luton because quite evidently there are.
"You've got organisations like the Al Muhajiroun and the English Defence League popping up but you have to bear in mind that they are a tiny minority."
"I think it's easy to put down organisations that are trying to sort out the situation because they haven't been able to sort it out straight away, but you have to realise that these organisations are hell bent on getting their message across so it's not going to change overnight and we have to praise anyone who is trying to sort it out.
"I think we have to not let them get anyone into their way of thinking. It's a case of non-Muslims and Muslims together against extremists."
One interesting blog review by Indigo Jo Blogs gives the overall impression that the documentary did not do justice to fairly analysing the issues at hand.
The programme will be broadcast twice more on BBC3 on Friday and Wednesday, and is available to watch on BBC Iplayer until the 7th March.
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To some people,Sansevieria plants arouse feelings of intense distaste. For instance authors George Elbert and Edward Hyams wrote: 'This is about the lowest level to which the lily family sinks. We detest them for their appearance...'
Personally, I do not know why Sansevierias should have been singled out for such hostility. Although Sansevierias look more like a cactus than a lily, they have more positive qualities than a number of other house plants. They are among the toughest of species, which can withstand any conditions, and one of the best houseplants for beginners. Virtually, Sansevierias areimpossible to kill unless over watered or never watered.
Yes, Sansevieria belongs to the Lily family, Liliaceae, and was named in honor of Raimond de Sangrio, Prince of Sanseviero. The Sansevieria has several common names: Bowstring hemp, Snake plant (not to be confused with the very similarly named 'Snakeplant', Nassauvia serpens), Mother-law's-tongue, Tiger's tail orchard, and Sword of Saint George or Sword of Saint Barbara. Most species of Sansevieria are native to tropical Africa and to the East Indies. They are evergreen perennials and cultivated as greenhouse and houseplants here in the United States.
In Africa, the plant is used as a protective charm against evil or bewitchment. The leaves contain tough elastic fibers used by the ancient Hindus to make bowstrings, mats and ropes. Closer to home, a study at NASA discovered that it is one of the best plants used to improve indoor air quality. It passively absorbs toxins such as nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde.
The long, sharp-pointed foliage may be unappealing, but they have a dramatic quality when the plants are set either among a group of succulents or against a uniform background. For those who like variegated leaves, Sansevierias come in a variety of green colors with irregular markings. Their thick, patterned leaves grow in clusters and radiate up and out from the base. They range in shape from short, blunt triangles to long swords. Clusters of greenish white flowers seldom appear, but when they do, they produce a fragrant aroma.
All varieties of Sansevieria like average house conditions, but they will suffer if temperatures drop below 50 degrees for long periods. Owing to their thick, leathery leaves, these plants are capable of tolerating dry atmospheric conditions and dry soil conditions for considerable periods.
The number species of Sansevieria in cultivation is not great. In recent years, however, several horticultural varieties have been introduced. Due to their superior forms and appearance, they are becoming popular. Among the kinds grown are: S. arborea, a stemmed kind with dull green leaves that have a white edge; S. cylindrica, grows 3 to 5 feet tall and round in section; S. ehrenbergii, a tall, bluish-leaf plant with red and white penciled stripes on the upper surfaces; S. grandis, grows to 3 feet tall with dark green leaves; S. kirkii, can reach 6 feet tall, and has leaves with wavy margins, grayish-green mottled with pale green; S. parva, has stiff, spreading leaves about 12 to 18 inches long; S. trifasciata hahnii, has a low, dense rosette of dark green leaves that have gray-green cross-bands; and S. trifasciata laurentii, is the common Snake plant, with erect green leaves that are mottled and horizontally banded with light green and are marked lengthwise with stripes of golden yellow.
Light: Lighting may vary from bright to low. The plant will grow faster and have deeper colors when given brighter light. They also require little shade if placed outdoors.
Water: Let the soil dry between watering preferably every seven to ten days. If the foliage begins to stoop, you are probably over watering; however, on the other hand, if the foliage begins to wrinkle or bend, you are not watering enough.
Soil: Standard, loose, well-drained potting mix is preferred. They like to be root- bound, so avoid repotting unless the current container becomes too small.
Fertilization: Feed a mild cactus fertilizer during the growing season. Do not feed during the winter months.
Propagation: Young plants are easily obtained by division. Remove older plants from their pots in spring and sever the rhizomes (a horizontal underground stem, usually creeping , from which shoots and roots sprout) into several portions, each containing one or more leaves.


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