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Associate Professor Paige Ware is Director of the Ph.D. in Education program at Southern Methodist University.
Prior to earning her doctorate in Education, Language, Literacy, and Culture at the University of California at Berkeley, she was an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher. Fluent in Spanish and German, she was a
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Q: What influenced your decision to become a professor?
A: Many factors, but near the top is a belief in the power of schools as sites of opportunities. I grew up in a small Appalachian town in Kentucky, where inequities in public schooling between the rural and urban populations were so pronounced at that time that our schools were reconstituted in the late 1980s. As a senior in high school in that period (in one of the underfunded schools), I served as a student representative on one of the reform boards, and listening to those heady discussions among our state school leaders prompted my desire to, one day, have a voice in such discussions about how to keep the ideals of public education alive. I also had some amazing teachers along the way (as I hope that most of us do), and reading and writing have always been at the heart of both my hobbies and my work—so, overall, being a professor allows for a nice marriage of these motivations and interests.
Q: What has been the most challenging aspect of your profession?
A: Time! I feel a bit like a kid in a candy store in this profession—the challenge has always been and still is how to choose among the many enticing options when we only have a limited amount of time. Even after over two decades as an educator, I still wish for more time to learn about my students and savor our unique moments, to try out new ideas and linger in familiar ones, and to experience the different kinds of energy that are unique to every classroom.
Q: What do you enjoy most about teaching?
A: The jitters. As my southern family would say, I get so "tickled" by that sensation of creating something out of nothing that arises from coming together with others to think new thoughts and generate new experiences. The act of teaching brings an energetic kind of focus to our busy lives—lives that involve so much information streaming at us constantly and so many responsibilities coming at us from every side. When teachers come together to focus, even for a few hours, on learning more about their craft, I am simply honored to be a part of shaping those learning experiences with them.
Q: What is one of your favorite teaching experiences?
A: What a hardball question! There are so many! The experiences I've had with youth and teachers around technology are among my favorites, because we use technology as a vehicle to connect and communicate with people around the globe. When I hear certain types of comments at the beginning of these projects that show what an impact the new experience is going to have, those are the moments I savor. One ten-year-old boy, for example, came to class his first day about 10 years ago, stared at the big old Apple computer, and exclaimed, "I've NEVER used one of those—ever—really!" Collaborating with teachers and youth to create, send, and receive letters and multimedia projects with partners worldwide is inspiring. I like to help open those doors.
Q: What's your favorite thing to do in Dallas?
A: I'm an outdoor woman at heart, so jogging at White Rock Lake offers a glimpse of the kind of natural beauty that even cities can provide. With the urban twist here in Dallas comes the added enjoyment of appreciating nature with others, so for me time spent at the Dallas Arboretum—and particularly the Children's Garden—is certainly a favorite!Share on Facebook


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USD was selected to be part of a national campaign called "Give and Go" through Keep America Beautiful. We have partnered with our local Goodwill to collect gently used items. USD will donate all textile items (clothing, bedding, towels, rugs) to Goodwill and support our local community. We will keep all household items, kitchen items, shower items, and electronics to resell in the beginning of Fall semester at heavily reduced prices. Revenue from those sales will go towards sustainability initiatives and projects on campus, grants to students and faculty, student scholarships, and nonprofit sustainable organizations in the community.
Please do not throw usable items in the landfill. Be MINDFUL about move-out. Help us keep items out of the landfill and support our community.
If you live off-campus you can still keep your items out of the landfill! Bring your items to donate to the Electronics Recycling Center at 5330 Linda Vista Road just west of USD's campus. We are open Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm and 9am-6pm on Wednesdays. You can also contact local nonprofits to pick-up large items of furniture (couches, tables, etc.). Here are some nonprofits to contact:
In the Fall these items will be resold to new and returning students at heavily reduced prices. Our message is to keep usable items out of the landfill and extend the life of those items. Instead of buying a brand new set of bed risers (think about all the raw materials and energy it took to produce those), purchase a used set of bed risers for less. Save time and our resources! Visit the USD Electronics Recycling Center located west of campus at 5330 Linda Vista Road move in weekend and throughout September to get your room supplies at a discount!

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J. Dallas Shirley
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Known worldwide as an authority on basketball rules, J. Dallas Shirley ranks among the most popular officials of all time. An outgoing personality with a staunch work ethic, Shirley traveled the world recruiting, training, and improving officials. Shirley's 33-year career boasts more than 2,000 games and numerous clinics, as well as articles on the game. A member of the Southern Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference, Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, and Mason Dixon Conference officiating staffs, Shirley's officiating legacy spanned numerous NIT and NCAA tournament games, as well as the international circuit. He was a member of the BAA's first officiating crew in 1946, and president of every major officiating organization.
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According to the USDA Forest Service, an invasive species is defined as "a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health." Invasive species along with habitat loss and pollution are the most severe threats to biodiversity and ecosystem function. Why are they such a problem? One factor that my colleague, Lenny Farlee, points to is that people don't know they have a problem. That is, they are all around us and most folks don't even know it. People must first be able to recognize invasive species from non-invasive species. One of the more recent invaders is tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima).
Don't be fooled by the name. They are far from heaven for us. It's actually been around for a couple hundred years. However, only over the past 10-20 years has it really begun to expand its range. This pattern is very typical of invasive species invasion. Mid-summer is one of the best times to identify and control this tree. Ohio State produced a publication on control methods and this is linked at the end of this article. I want to focus on identification here.
Tree-of-heaven may be confused with similar-sized sumacs or even black walnut to the untrained eye. Because tree-of-heaven can grow very rapidly, they will often have several feet between branching along the main trunk. Some have also described the strong odor from tree-of-heaven similar to rotting peanuts. For most folks, the leaflets and fruit are the easiest features to go by. Each leaflet has one or more glandular lobes or teeth near the base. This is the best feature to differentiate it from similar species of similar size. On older trees, numerous fruit clusters will begin to form towards the end of June and will be present throughout most of July or longer. Black walnuts and other native trees with compound leaves lack these seed clusters.
Resources:Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio: AilanthusIndiana Invasive Species Council
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Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated the application of PLOT-cryoadsorption (PLOT–cryo) coupled to gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) for the analysis of ignitable liquid (IL) residues in fire debris. According to the study published in the Journal of Chromatography A, the method can simultaneously collect vapours from up to eight sample vials at the same time.1
When investigating the scene of a fire investigators look for evidence of ignitable liquids, such as gasoline and petrol. Debris is collected at the scene in sealed paint tins, and is then transported back to the laboratory for testing. According to the study, the most common way to sample the headspace is to use activated charcoal. The strip is held above the headspace for 2–16 h before it is extracted and analyzed using GC–MS.
Eleven different ignitable liquids were applied to Douglas fir, plywood, and nylon carpet and subsequently burnt. The charred remains were then collected into a sealed vial, before the vapours were adsorbed to short porous layer open tubular (PLOT) columns at low temperature. The capillaries were then eluted and analyzed using GC–MS.
Sampling the headspace took 3 min opposed to the 2 to 6 h typically required for the carbon strip method. The columns were then eluted and the resulting factions analyzed using GC–MS. The PLOT-cryo method was more sensitive than purge-and-trap cartridges or carbon strip sampling, and could be used with up to 7 different sorbent phases simultaneously. Furthermore, the method could be used on samples from 50 mg up to 1 kg. Thomas Bruno, corresponding author of the paper, told The Column: "Fire debris analysis can be challenging because of background interference and the low concentrations of target analytes. Since the PLOT‑cryo method of headspace collection is sensitive, selective, and fast, it offered many advantages when compared to usual methods." — B.D.
1. J.E. Nichols, M.E. Harrie, T.M. Lovestead, and T.J. Bruno, Journal of Chromatography A 1334, 126–138 (2014).


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Robot and Frank
- Studio: Stage 6 Films
- Release Date: Aug 17, 2012
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Universal acclaim- based on 97 Ratings
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Jan 18, 2016The robot gives an ironic twist to Isaac Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics", and the movie is highly enjoyably for three quarters of the way.
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Sep 27, 2015A heartwarming movie that features the great Frank Langella in a role that somehow beats his performance in Frost/Nixon, and he's incredible in that too. Also, the robot is absolutely adorable.
Jul 12, 2015Robot and Frank is both touching and moving when it comes to the movie story line, as the chemistry between the old man and the robot was spot on great and the highlight of the movie easily, but I really wish this was in a better movie. The movie isn't terrible but the movie didn't really interest in some scenes and I'm not going to re-watch this movie anytime soon. The movie is decent at least.
Nov 13, 2014"Robot & Frank" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...
The Good: A very different take on science fiction and robotics. An interesting concept in a very believable future setting. Frank Langella was amazing and I am surprised that neither he or this film garnered more attention. Perfect ending. The Bad: Does drag on somewhat in the middle. It felt like the writer and director had a great"Robot & Frank" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...
The Good: A very different take on science fiction and robotics. An interesting concept in a very believable future setting. Frank Langella was amazing and I am surprised that neither he or this film garnered more attention. Perfect ending.
The Bad: Does drag on somewhat in the middle. It felt like the writer and director had a great idea and knew how they wanted to end it, but weren't sure what to do in-between.… Expand
Sep 2, 2014Frank Langella beams in this role as a retired burglar in the early stages of losing his memory. Robot & Frank touches into the future with the addition of a service robot, which Langella ultimately befriends. A unique sentiment is developed and we swoon.
Jul 19, 2014Robot & Frank was an alright movie. It's not what I expected, but it wasn't a complete waste of time watching it. Frank Langella was a great actor, so was Susan Sarandon. But then there was Liv Tyler...
Mar 17, 2014Great film with a great, touching story. Frank's relationship with the robot was both inspiring and depressing. Frank's relationship with his children seemed inconsistent, at it was never really clear whether or not they even liked each other. It also seemed to base Frank's character too much on old age stereotypes. Aside from the inconsistencies and unoriginal character portrayal, it wasGreat film with a great, touching story. Frank's relationship with the robot was both inspiring and depressing. Frank's relationship with his children seemed inconsistent, at it was never really clear whether or not they even liked each other. It also seemed to base Frank's character too much on old age stereotypes. Aside from the inconsistencies and unoriginal character portrayal, it was still an excellent film.… Expand
Jul 27, 2013Another one that Slant gets wrong. This is a small film, and it makes no claims to being anything other than that. As such, we're free to watch a master actor, Langella, at work. (Needless to say, the good folks over at Slant don't have much patience with films that don't go Pow and Zap).
May 2, 2013Robot and Frank has a lot of great comedic scenes between Frank and the robot and despite the lack of emotional connection, I would recommend seeing this film for those scenes.
Apr 23, 2013All the trailers for Robot and Frank displayed the film as a picture about a retired burglar and his return to stealing thanks to the help of his new robot. However the most important part they missed out is the fact that this is a film that is mostly about senility and the things we lose as we get old and in Frank's case its his memories. The film follows Frank (Frank Langella) as heAll the trailers for Robot and Frank displayed the film as a picture about a retired burglar and his return to stealing thanks to the help of his new robot. However the most important part they missed out is the fact that this is a film that is mostly about senility and the things we lose as we get old and in Frank's case its his memories. The film follows Frank (Frank Langella) as he struggles to live alone and take care of himself. To help his son (James Marsden) buys him a helper robot who he decides to re purpose into helping him resume his early career in burglary as a way of proving to himself and those around him he isn't past his prime. In a film that tries so hard to know where it is going its odd to know that much like with Frank, the 3rd act is a blur of incoherent thoughts and ideas that collapse in on themselves due to poor plotting. The film attempts to portray Frank as endearing yet grouchy really just makes him a bit unlikable but Langella manages to inject some of his charm to offset the problem. Liv Tyler while better in this than in most of her work still doesn't quite belong with her character feeling more like a plot point, more like one side of an argument than a real live person. What saves the film from being a mess of good ideas and bad execution is the wonderful relationships such as Frank's interaction with his robot, but most of all in his interaction with his son because that is where most of the films emotion an power comes from and Marsden is more than up to the challenge. Susan Sarandon makes a good foil for Frank but ultimately this is a film about a man losing everything about himself and struggling to come to terms with it while fighting for what little time he has left so it isn't really a film about meeting someone new and settling down, its a film about holding onto the idea of meeting someone new, the idea that Frank's life is still his own and not being consumed by a brain that doesn't work the way it should and because of this it is a heartbreaking emotional picture well worth watching despite its disappointing ending.… Expand
Feb 17, 2013Langella delivers with this top notch performance. The robot serves as a reminder of the human condition and how we all grow old. Everybody needs a friend or companion. The plot is simple but moves carefully to the climax. A fantastic movie that will have you reaching for your phone to call your parents.
Feb 13, 2013A very sweet and simple movie. Id call it a masterpiece if it had a bit more content to it.
Oct 31, 2012This is not a robot movie--it is very much about people who love, age, cope. It is beautifully done, light in tone but finally very moving. Ig's a shame that some people are avoiding it because its title suggests a science fiction film to them. Langella is fine in an unusual role for him, and Susan Sarandon has a transcendent moment near the end. Highly recommended.
Oct 23, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The world we live in, for people who suffer from Alzheimer's, must seem like a parallel universe, or worse, a planet they've never laid their eyes on, thereby making this degenerative condition a science fiction natural, with the disease's metaphoric possibilities inherent in the genre's tropes, ready-made for easy correlation. Frank, a cat burglar, to his chagrin, at the outset of Robot and Frank, robs his own house. A picture frame he picks up during the break-in reminds him of the life he forgot, and will soon forget. Hunter and Madison, now adults, posing with their father, yanks the epiphanic thief down from the ether and sets him afoot, albeit not surefootedly, on memory lane. The eidetic cataloguing of remembrances, a seemingly never-ending source of anecdotes, presupposed by people with hale minds who can access such memories, both happy and sad, in an eye blink, for the Alzheimer's sufferer, blinks shut, this mind's eye, so referential documentation, like a family snapshot, helps keep Frank's ongoing narrative linear, however precarious the psyche's ability for orthodox sequencing may be. Walking alongside the town's main drag, the sidewalk under Frank's feet, threatens to sidestep each footfall, since the pedestrian, in essence, could either be a time or space traveller, depending on the enormity of his temporal memory loss, given the day. Sometimes he's an alien; sometimes he finds a worm hole of his own making. It's the same town, Frank's face registers, but with differences he can't account for. On the phone with Hunter, the old man fends off the half-stranger's insistence that his condition is worsening. He brings up Harry's, a greasy spoon his younger self patronized as recently as a week ago. Of course, jewel thief's present is the real world's past, since his old haunt, the old man discovers, is now Blush, a boutique shop specializing in artisan soaps. Flashback, or flash-forward? That's the disorientation he feels, akin to taking a quantum leap in time, as it does for Fiona, an aging scholar's wife in Sarah Polley's Away From Her, who answers, "Well, that's shocking," when Grant, her husband, informs her that they've been living in their cottage for twenty years, not one. It's very isolation(the Hamilton, Ontario setting) has a vague science fiction feel to it, as if their home was a snowy outpost in post-apocalyptical oblivion, and they themselves were the last remaining couple on earth, and more pointedly, Fiona, the only living, breathing woman alive, especially after we learn about her husband's numerous extramarital affairs with his students in Grant's former life as a tenured professor. Fiona's condition razes the utopia that a remorseful Grant had built for his wife, leaving behind a dystopian realm of the Alzheimer's sufferer's own making, the place where she'll rematerialize, this parallel universe, once the disease consumes her former self. She'll be a copy. At a dinner party, Fiona explains, in regard to her relationship with the physical world, "I think I may be disappearing." The AD patient in Maureen McHugh's short story "Presence" once worked as an engineer at Gillette, a place where they make razor blades, a reference, presumably, to Occam's Razor, a principle based on the belief that the hypothesis which makes the fewest assumptions should be selected. In the past, this razor worked against the concept of parallel universes, but now, in due part to the rhetoric of MMI adherents, the belief that the relative state formulation has, in actuality, fewer constraints than physical theory, is starting to gain traction. Siding with the many worlds interpreters, McHugh's "Presence" establishes AD as a metaphor for parallel universes. A rarity for sci-fi films, Robot and Frank disguises its speculative elements in a pragmatic world. Its slice of life approach that recalls Robot Stories, in which the interaction between man and machine takes place in milieus so much like our own, it normalizes such fantastical technological advances as practice babies for prospective adoptive parents, and the ability for an android's synthetic "heart" to self-perpetuate love. But unlike the mechanical baby and office temp automatons, Frank's robot has no anthropomorphic qualities. Robot is not alive like 5 in Short Circuit. And yet, Frank humanizes the machine through the assignation of anthropomorphic traits, projecting his own bout with Alzheimer's onto the surrogate human, sympathizing with "it", when the robot tells him that somebody will "wipe my memory". It's no wonder Frank feels a kinship with the thing. The robot is a sort of coincidental sociopath, because similar to Frank, the machine, naturally, has no thoughts, no guilt, in regard to stealing. For Frank, pressing the robot's erase button is Alzheimer's, the whole of it. He'll forget him. And likewise, Frank will forget the librarian(Susan Sarandon). He doesn't want to.… Expand
Sep 7, 2012This movie didn't seem to know where to go next. It was choppy, muddled, and tiresome. The characters were two-dimensional, the plot was tediously predictable, the humor flat. Liv Tyler was hugely irritating as the well-intentioned daughter. I'm amazed this film has garnered so many glowing reviews. Very disappointing.
Sep 3, 2012Enjoyable from beginning to end. Great performance from Frank Langella. Finally a good movie without blood, explosions, dead people! If only there were more . . .
Sep 3, 2012Frank Langella plays a retired cat burglar who's starting to lose his memory. His concerned son buys him a service robot (this is the near future), which is greeted with disdain
Aug 31, 2012Sometimes you walk into a movie not expecting much and when it says
Aug 27, 2012What a delightful, surprising and resonant first film about aging, dementia, and the ambivalent prospect of robotic care of the elderly to have emerged from the collaboration of a youthful screenwriter (Christopher Ford) and director (Jake Schreier). This deceptively modest film is blessed by a tour-de-force performance by the brilliant Frank Langella complemented by a dream teamWhat a delightful, surprising and resonant first film about aging, dementia, and the ambivalent prospect of robotic care of the elderly to have emerged from the collaboration of a youthful screenwriter (Christopher Ford) and director (Jake Schreier). This deceptively modest film is blessed by a tour-de-force performance by the brilliant Frank Langella complemented by a dream team supporting cast and a whimsical mechanical contraption brought to eerie cybourg life by Peter Saarsgard's pitch-perfect robotic voice. With nary a moment of violence or nudity, it manages to be simultaneously amusing, provocative and edifying. A little gem of a timely film appropriate for all ages.… Expand
Aug 25, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We were surprised to find the director of the film addressing our audience last night before it started, which was a treat. He said he wouldn't be able to stay for questions at the end, but that the answers would be Yes, No, and There's A Girl Inside the Robot. I'm actually really glad he told us that in advance because I know that would have bugged me the whole way. Frank Langella is terrific in this role, and his relationship with the robot is touching. Not sappy or over-the-top, but you feel for him. It's set in the future, but other than some video phone calls, it's not distracting. There's also a serious and excellent twist toward the end which sheds some emotional light on the family's struggles with Frank's dementia.… Expand
Forget the sci-fi trimmings and sentimental pay-off — this is a gleefully subversive character study of a charming but unapologetic rogue.
Playful, patient and finally poignant, Schreier's deceptively placid odd-couple winner runs the risk of looking minor. But it carefully exceeds expectation, helped in no small measure by Langella's wily, wistful lead.
An enjoyable diversion, a lightweight bit of philosophizing that blends humor with the bittersweet. It won't likely stick in your memory for too terribly long.


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Shutter Priority and ISO
I've noticed when I take a photo set to shutter priority then download and check image properties on PSE7 it does not record ISO rating. How do I check image properties on the camera to determine if it's a camera or PSE7 issue?
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#1. "RE: Shutter Priority and ISO" | In response to Reply # 0MEMcD Nikonian since 24th Dec 2007Wed 06-Jan-10 06:54 PM | edited Wed 06-Jan-10 06:55 PM by MEMcD
Hi Bruce,
The ISO should be in the file. Download Opanda IExif 2.3 available free at www.opanda.com and open a jpeg created in the camera with IExif 2.3. It should show the ISO.
You can also check the image data in the camera. See page 116-121 in the D5000 Users Manual.
If you modify the file in PSE7 and put it back on the card, the camera will not be able to see the image.
Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!
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#3. "RE: Shutter Priority and ISO" | In response to Reply # 1alanbreck Registered since 29th Dec 2009Thu 07-Jan-10 11:59 PM | edited Fri 08-Jan-10 12:05 AM by alanbreck
I have had problems with the D5000 dropping ISO from the EXIF from time to time. Still have not been able to nail down exactly what settings trigger the problem, but I have found it to happen more commonly when using a flash. I have not really tried to figure it out yet, as it has been more of a minor annoyance than anything else.
BTW, I am using Adobe Elements Organizer 8 to view EXIF. Also, I almost always shoot in Aperture priority.
ETA: While we're mentioning D5000 firmware bugs, I also experience the JPEG file timestamp periodically setting the file time as UTC, and not the UTC-5 that I have programmed into the settings menu. Makes for stupid results when sorting your pics by date on the computer. Again, a minor annoyance since I am very happy with the quality of images that come off the D5000.


text: My wife and I travel each year to as many haunts as we can. This year has been the best by far, reason being having a great baby sitter. It really sucks that it is almost over. This year we started out in Atlanta to see netherworld. Graystone and Atrox were our next trip, actually we have been to Graystone twice and Sunday will make it three times. Our last big trip was a 7 hour ride. We headed down to Louisiana last weekend. We only planned on visiting House of Shock and 13th Gate, but we ended up going to 2 other haunts. which was the mortuary and the asylahm haunted house. Working 50 hours a week, being a dad of two, and traveling a lot this month has really worn me out but it has been worth every minute. I want to thank all the owners of the haunts which was just about every one. You guys do such an amazing job for sure. It would be so hard to vote on which haunt was the best, but my personal 2 favorite were House of Shock and Graystone. I hope everyone has a great halloween.


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The object of the present paper is to present a new principle in operating for ectropion, which is applicable, either singly or in conjunction with other methods, in all forms of atonic ectropion, and in all cases of cicatricial ectropion in which the tarsus itself is not destroyed.
I say a new principle: it is new so far as I have been able to find out by consulting the literature at my command and by talking with my confrères. However, when we consider that Antillus devised an operation for this deformity fifteen centuries ago, and that operations and modifications innumerable have been practiced since then, it would be small wonder if this principle had not been hit on before.
The principle consists in shortening the tarsus at the temporal extremity, and then attaching this extremity to the periosteum of the temporal border of the orbit, on a level slightly above
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Food Fridays: 7-Eleven Goes Gourmet in the Philippines
Five-star meals at a 24-hour convenience store?
That's the idea in the Philippines, where the man who introduced celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain to authentic Filipino cuisine has taken on a new challenge: introducing gourmet food to 7-Eleven.
Claude Tayag is a renowned chef who owns and operates Bale Dutung or House of Wood, his rustic home-cum-restaurant in Pampanga, a two-hour drive north of Manila.
In May, he helped launch three packaged Filipino comfort dishes through the country's 7-Eleven franchise that aim to be healthier and better tasting than typical ready-to-eat meals.
His so-called Chef Creations include pulled pork with adobo marinade and sautéed pork and vegetables.
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Philippine Seven Corporation, which holds franchise rights for 7-Eleven stores in the Philippines, says it partnered with Mr. Tayag, or Chef Claude, in the hope of tapping new demand from an expanding middle class. The 7-Eleven franchise in Taiwan did the same nearly a decade ago.
More disposable income has created opportunities "for people to try better food," said Emmanuel Lee Esguerra, marketing communications manager of Philippine Seven Corporation. "Although Chef Creations is more expensive than our usual meals, it is market dictated."
Mr. Esguerra described the company's target market as people with "discriminating tastes," and that made the partnership with Chef Claude a perfect combination.
The 57-year-old chef recently opened Downtown 1956 Café, a restaurant in Angeles City that offers traditional Filipino fare.
In addition to cooking, Chef Claude is an artist, writer and photographer – and a staunch advocate for Filipino cuisine.
"I chose to tie-up with 7-Eleven because they were willing to work with my philosophy of cooking nutritious meals without sacrificing tastes," Chef Claude said during an interview at Downtown 1956.
Even after the partnership was inked it took more than a year to finalize the three meals because Chef Claude was focused on guaranteeing tasty dishes that didn't compromise on ingredients, said Mr. Esguerra.
"Everything was made from scratch; no instant powder was used," he added.
Pork sinigang sa kamias is the best-seller among the three, according to Mr. Esguerra, who attributes sales volumes in part to a love for the hot soup.
Chef Claude says the traditional slow-cooked broth uses leaner cuts of pork and hearty portions of bilimbi fruit, taro, water spinach and green chili.
Pakbet with bagnet, the second-best seller, is a popular vegetable and meat dish from the country's north that is sautéed with shrimp paste. Chef Claude's version has just the right crunch with a shrimp paste that tastes fresh rather than salty.
The pulled pork with adobo dip features morsels of twice-cooked pork and comes with added dip on the side that helps heighten the meat's flavor.
Chef Claude said the dish is the most expensive of the three and the most complicated because it involves a three-step process: marinating the pork overnight; simmering it for hours until tender; and then putting the meat back in the sauce for aging.
Mr. Esguerra said more meals are in development – the three currently on sale came from a shortlist of a dozen.
But it takes time to transform a restaurant dish into a meal that is packaged and widely distributed, he said.
The 7-Eleven commissary prepares the meals and delivers them daily to around 900 stores on the main island of Luzon, according to Mr. Esguerra.
Since the meals first became available last month, sales have been strong, especially in Manila's central business district – its target market – said Mr. Esguerra. And he expects their popularity to grow as more outlets pick up the Chef Creations.
"What we are seeing is that Chef Creations are increasing, growing in contribution to our overall meals," he added.
Chef Creations include: Pulled pork with Adobo Dip; Pork Sinigang sa Kamias; and Pakbet with Bagnet. The dishes are all sold with rice included.
Price: 75-95 pesos ($1.7-2.1).


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The Department of Pharmacy Practice at Harding University's newly established College of Pharmacy invites applications for full-time, 12-month, pharmacy practice faculty positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Positions are immediately available. These individuals will have the distinctive and stimulating opportunity to participate in the development of pharmacy practice didactic and experiential curricula with a focus on Christian education. Harding University is a private Christian institution of higher education chiefly supported by the fellowship of the churches of Christ. Located in Searcy, Arkansas, 50 miles northeast of Little Rock, the campus is comprised of 44 building on 200 acres near the foothills of the Ozarks. Recreational opportunities abound in Arkansas' many state parks, living up to the state's motto – the natural state.
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Fantasy Spotlight: MIN vs. SJ
Which Wild player should shine in your fantasy lineup?
Wednesday, 12.29.2010 / 11:52 AM CT / Preview
By Carly Peters - Media Relations Coordinator
Fantasy Pick: Cal Clutterbuck
Since he first got the call to the NHL, Cal Clutterbuck has been an important part of the Wild lineup. His fast, physical game continues to bring energy to the Wild night-in and night-out, and his ability to get under opponents' skin with bone-crushing checks leads to multiple chances on the power play. This season, Clutter has continued with with those trademark moves, but he's also turned into a nightly offensive threat.
Clutterbuck is tied for the team lead with 10 goals this season. In total, he's tallied 15 points (10-5=15) and 22 PIM in 35 games this season. He's on pace to shatter his career high of 21 points (13-8=21), set last season. As Clutter did in each of the past two seasons, he leads the NHL with 165 hits.
Clutterbuck is riding the hot stick after scoring a goal in the Wild's last game Monday, and totaling three points (2-1=3) in his last four games. His wrist shot from the circles continues to be one of the most wicked weapons in the Wild locker room.
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i think the misleading thing in the EMU game is the TOP would have been higher had UM been playing someone else. the TOP against ND was higher not because of a different strategy but, instead, because the ND line and secondary stopped runs that squirted loose. when you have players thrashing 50 yd runs, the TOP plummets.
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Minors age 12 through 17 years are not subject to the UM policies, but the UM service is available for the UM service charge if you would like to use it.
UMs will be escorted onboard the aircraft by an Austrian representative and introduced to the Flight Attendant before being escorted to their seat.
Upon arrival the UM will be escorted off the aircraft by one of our representatives and will be released at the agreed point only to those persons named on the Special Service Form. Identification will be required.
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Austrian will provide full and timely information regarding the status of a flight if there is a long delay after you have boarded or after the plane has landed. If safety and security conditions permit, Austrian will provide for your essential needs such as food, beverages, heat/air conditioning, operable lavatory facilities, and access to medical treatment.
On request the captain may allow customers to use cellular phones and laptop computers in accordance with safety and governmental regulations. During the waiting time the Flight Crew will make every reasonable effort to respond to our customers' special needs if available and possible.
For further information, see Austrian's Contingency Plan for Lengthy Tarmac Delays.
8. Handling "Bumped" Passengers in the Case of Oversales with Fairness and Consistency
Austrian will handle "bumped" passengers with fairness and consistency in the case of Oversales.
When a flight is expected to be oversold, our Airport representatives will first ask for volunteers who are willing to give up their seats in exchange for benefits to be agreed upon.
If Austrian does not find enough volunteers, Austrian may deny boarding involuntarily to passengers holding a confirmed reservation in accordance with established boarding priorities.
We will rebook passengers on to the next available Austrian flight to their ticketed destination if they are involuntarily denied boarding. If an Austrian flight is not available, we will strive to provide comparable accommodations on another airline that we have a ticketing agreement with. Meals and hotel accommodations will be offered when appropriate.
Information regarding our policies and procedures for handling situations when ticketed customers cannot be accommodated on a flight will be made available at the airport.
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(2) 200% of the fare to the passenger's destination or first stopover, with a maximum of $650, if the carrier offers alternate transportation that is planned to arrive at the passenger's destination or first stopover more than one hour but less than four hours after the planned arrival time of the passenger's original flight; and
(3) 400% of the fare to the passenger's destination or first stopover, with a maximum of $1,300, if the carrier does not offer alternate transportation that is planned to arrive at the airport of the passenger's destination or first stopover less than four hours after the planned arrival time of the passenger's original flight.
0 to 1 hour arrival delay - No compensation
1 to 4 hour arrival delay - 200% of one-way fare (but no more than $650)
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"Alternate Transportation" is air transportation with a confirmed reservation at no additional charge (by any scheduled airline licensed by DOT), or other transportation accepted and used by the passenger in the case of denied boarding.
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VII. Details of our frequent flyer program
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We stand behind the services provided by our code-share partners and endeavor to ensure that passengers receive the same level of service whenever they travel on flights operated by our code-share partners.
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In order to mitigate inconveniences to you resulting from cancellations and misconnects, we will:
Attempt to contact you, via contact information provided in your reservation about cancellations when the event is known at least two hours before departure, averting a frustrating trip to the airport.
Make available information about your rebooking through our website; at an airport kiosk, when available; and through our airport and reservations agents.
Work to confirm you on the next flight we operate that has seats available in the same class of service when rebooking is necessary.
Provide meal allowances and hotel accommodations, based on availability, if you are inconvenienced overnight while away from your home or destination due to a delay, misconnect, or cancellation within Austrian's control.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
Where Did You Get That Hat?
Even if it's quaint, a bit ludicrous, or just plain ridiculous, as long as I love it, I'll find a way to wear it.
I adore hats, head pieces, veils and hair bands, particularly little cocktail numbers of the period from the late 1920s to the early 1950s.
So I thought I'd show you my humble collection harvested over the years from eBay, thrift stores and flea markets.
Here are my cocktail hats, which have made the coffee table their semi-permanent home.
Wearing one of these babies always brings a smile to my dial.
The darling yet troublesome Peaches, who is constantly getting legless, is on the right and wearing my 1960s, vinyl, snake-print, belted trench.
Felt hats (L-R): 1930s red with grosgrain ribbon and 1920s burnt orange cloche, 1940s black with feathers (just seen).
Second row: 1950s black and white straw bucket hat, 1940s purple felt with grosgrain ribbon.
I don't wear these much as I have such a fat head:(.
I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. xo
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- sacramento said...
How wonderful they all are. I never wear hats, although I love them. Spanish people don´t wear them, not even in the heat or the cold.
Now a days they seen at wedding, which is a hopeful beginning.
I am off to a wedding soon ( no hat though ). It will be my first time out after the op. so I am quite looking forward to it. See if i can take a few photos.
Have a super weekend beautiful.
- October 16, 2010 at 8:29 PM
- lady sélénite said...
What a precious collection ! I'm happy you answered my comment, because I do love your style and your blog, that inspires me so much !
- October 16, 2010 at 9:57 PM
- Collette Osuna said...
Beautiful hat collection hunnie....wow...these are really incredible to peek at:)
Love it!!!
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- October 16, 2010 at 11:37 PM
- Vintage Vixen said...
I adore your hat collection, particularly the mustard plush and purple plush ones at the bottom. Sadly I have a humungous head so all the vintage hats I come across end up on ebay as they balance atop my head in a most unseemly fashion.
- October 17, 2010 at 1:05 AM
- match.box.muse said...
great collection! thanks for the lovely comment and follow. i've followed you back :)
- October 17, 2010 at 2:32 AM
- minnja said...
Thanks for sharing! I love it!
- October 17, 2010 at 3:02 AM
- Veshoevius said...
What a fine collection! What a dressing up box you have! (Spying that fab snake print trench in the background) I wore hats religiously as a young(er) woman in Oz. I all but stopped when I moved to the UK and eventually gave all my collection bar two or three away as I kept moving and there was nowhere to store them. Now I wish I'd kept them!
- October 17, 2010 at 5:04 AM
- Madison's Assortment said...
Woahh vintage hats :D
Visit me: http://madisonsassortment.blogspot.com/
- October 17, 2010 at 7:08 AM
- augustalolita said...
i love hats!! these are fantastic <3
- October 17, 2010 at 7:38 AM
- Bonnie said...
You have a lovely collection of hats! I used to wear hats as a kid to church but sadly they seem to have fallen out of fashion and no one really wears them here. I love your cloche hats, they are lovely.
- October 17, 2010 at 9:59 AM
- Helga! said...
Divine collection,darling!! I'm huge headed too!!I have a few hats,I enjoy them but am not a big fan.Some of yours make me a little envious,though!
- October 17, 2010 at 12:14 PM
- Terri said...
the burnt orange hat is a killer! I wonder if you've discovered The Whimsical Nerd. She uses a lot of "fascinators" in her styling.
- October 17, 2010 at 12:56 PM
- gleenn said...
Hi girl, I love all your hats. I love hats too but it's the rarest pieces in my closet.
You must love Anya. She's one of those atelier that I so adore when it comes to hats.
Win the $100 gift card giveaway sponsored by Shopbop! Open for everyone, US and International readers. :)
- October 17, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- WM STYLE said...
I love your blog and I would like to take this chance to let you know that my blog is putting out a fashion contest for styling Fall/Winter look.
For the winner will receive $100USD Coupon from WM Style shop to purchase any item they wish.
Simply send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with A photo and name, we will post the photo of you on our Facebook Page and for the most votes win!
Let others to know about this!
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- October 17, 2010 at 4:44 PM
- Sewing Pixie said...
Love your hat collection. I also have a hefty head and have trouble getting cloche hats to fit. Still love them, though. They are sooo cute!
- October 17, 2010 at 10:58 PM
- Theeny said...
hats are like popcorn...you can't have only one :)
- October 18, 2010 at 3:47 AM
- pip a la chic said...
WOW! Sucha lovely hat/headpiece collection. I am going to do a millinery course next year at TAFE. I can't wait to make hats and awesome fascinators!
- October 18, 2010 at 8:16 AM
- poet said...
I've been thinking about building up a hat collection, but so far no luck in finding anything suitable... these are great!
- October 18, 2010 at 9:49 PM
- Six Six Sick said...
I love a good vintage hat, and your collection has me green with envy!
- October 21, 2010 at 12:31 AM
- devilishlypleasurable said...
this is an inspirational collection of headpieces. .
if my own collection suddenly develops, I know who i have to blame for it ;)
- October 23, 2010 at 4:03 AM
- Elekon said...
oh wow!!! I`m admiring you! amazing collection!
- November 7, 2010 at 2:17 AM
- Bella Q said...
Loving your hat collection- I love hats and the kookier, the better!
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SIKESTON - Pansy Ayers, 85, died Sept. 22, 2004, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center.
Born Dec. 13, 1918, in rural Matthews, daughter of the late Thomas and Eva Denning Uthoff, she was a member of the Murray Lane Baptist Church in Sikeston and had owned and operated Midwest L.P. Gas Company in Morehouse with her husband before retiring.
On Jan. 12, 1938, she married Royce Ayers who survives of the home.
Other survivors include: one son, Lee Royce Ayers of Gilbertsville, Ky.; two daughters, Neva Settles of Leawood, Kan., and Belinda Ayers of Alton, Ill.; one sister, Donna Byassee of East Prairie; and three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
One great-granddaughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston where funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday.
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It appears that the next-generation Audi S8 is alive, well and testing in the United States according to the latest spy photos we've found at SpyShots.nl. Outwardly this looks like new-generation A8 riding on some fairly boring wheels but the quad tailpipes and test car status suggest it's an S8 mule.
We expect the new S8 will make use of the upcoming 4.0T FSI turbocharged V8 that
AlVolante.it has published a set of photos of what is believed to be an Audi S7 test mule running laps at the Nurburgring. Why an S7? Note the quad exhaust tips at the rear and a mechanical spoiler on the rear decklid. Both are great indicators. AlVolante has a whole set of photos that are worth checking out.
As published before, the S7 is believed to
Somehow we missed this round of spy photos last week but two readers independently sent us links to sites publishing them including Spyshots.nl and Car & Driver. We already know quite a bit about the new A6, that it will be based on a version of the Audi MLB architecture and is close in size to the A7. Interestingly though, this near undisguised shot shows more of a rounded A4-ish nose than the A8 or especially


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Seven Ways Dads Can Achieve Work-Life Balance
Do you feel like you're constantly having to make choices between work and family? Do you struggle with whether to duck out of that late afternoon meeting so you can pick up your child from daycare before it closes at 6? Or better yet, before 5, before your child is the last one waiting for their parent? We often ask these questions of working mothers, but for those dads out there, I am asking you.
After all, a greater number of fathers than mothers now reports experiencing work-family conflict. When I talked to fathers, they told me over and over that it was really hard to work and be the kind of father they wanted to be. Echoing mothers of the past they talked about having two full-time jobs, one as wage earner and one as nurturing dad. The former is a role we have assigned to fathers since the industrial revolution took work out of the home, and while women can and do take on this role we have trouble letting go of our expectations for fathers to be the main breadwinner. Meanwhile, the latter is a role that places a different and often conflicting set of expectations on fathers.
While we increasingly expect fathers to be more involved at home, in daily caregiving as well as play time, the workplace has not been very accommodating. Here are some ways dads can achieve a better work-life balance:
1) Evaluate your family's needs. Make a list of all the things you need to do for your family. It may seem overwhelming at first but it's good to know all of your family responsibilities. Work together with your wife/partner so that you can best coordinate family tasks with work schedules.
2) Act as though your family deserves the same responsibility as your work. A lot of people see work as something they need to do and family as something they want to do. You need to change the way you see your family. Sure, it should be fun, but it also involves some work, too. Make sure that you set aside time for all the family responsibilities you came up with in point 1, and treat them as though they need to get done.
3) Leave work at work. You already put enough hours in at work. When you leave work, don't bring a stack of papers or your laptop with you. Stop checking email every 5 minutes.
4) Take advantage of workplace flexibility. Many workplaces, though not all, have work-family policies that are intended to help you balance these two important domains. These policies are not just for women. If it works better for your family for you to do the morning run to school, see if you can push back your work hours (same applies for the afternoon). If you can work from home occasionally or regularly, try it.
5) Use all your vacation days. A majority of American workers don't use all of their vacation days. Many face a paradox where they feel as if they have too much work to take a vacation. Taking time away from work will make you feel refreshed and likely more productive upon your return. Plus, this is a perfect opportunity to spend time with family.
6) Change jobs if you need to. If your employer is not responsive to your needs, find another job. Keep in mind that your employer should want to "sell" their position to you as much as you want to "sell" yourself.
7) Make your voice heard. A lot of the above strategies would be a lot easier if the US had good policies in place to help workers achieve a better work-life balance. We are the only developed country without paid parental leave, paid vacation days, and a maximum work week. Ask local, state, and federal politicians about these issues any chance you get.
Dads need to make changes. It's hard work having it all. But it can be done. It means letting your family influence your work life rather than the other way around.
Gayle Kaufman is the author of "Superdads: How Fathers Balance Work and Family in the 21st Century."


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Government partnerships are essential for achieving scale but can be a challenge to manage. Here are a few tips from AVPN 2014 on how you can manage these tricky partnerships.
The 3 Themes and 5 Big Ideas We Got From This Year's AVPN Conference
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A Guide to Social Enterprises in Asia
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In the last part of our interview with Hasina Kharbhih, she shares with us the inspiration that's fueled her mission to promote social entrepreneurship and end human trafficking.
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Ashoka Fellow Hasina Kharbhih developed the Impulse Model to end human trafficking in India. It's now being adapted globally. Here's how it works.
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Developing countries top the list of remittance receivers, but France and Germany are up there as well.
Asian Philanthropists Are More Focused on Short-Term Results, Says New Survey
Here are five inferences about Asian philanthropists from the 2014 BNP Baripas Individual Philanthropy Index.
Let's Talk About Giving Circles in Asia
The findings of a new study that looked at 35 giving circles across 8 Asian countries will be discussed on May 16 in Singapore. What does the future bode for this grassroots style of giving? Come join the discussion!
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IMHO, you might call one of them "white gum" (milligans calls elliptica by that name) and the other either "manna gum" or "spotted gum". would strongly consider NOT using the moniker "brittle gum" because that would likely scare off customers because the "brittle" name apparent comes from the habit of mature trees dropping branches for no apparent reason during calm weather as oppossed to during wind storms. OTOH, i would inform all customers that because of their fast growth and potential size and root mass that eucs gemera;;u should not be planted closer than 30' at the minimum from structures unless they will be pruned back on a regular basis or are small species like neglecta.
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Sending strength and healing thoughts your way. This is a lot to deal with.
((((luvbug & DD))))
Seizures are truly scary!
She has already been thru so much, and now this??!!
Try to stay calm. You will be home in a few hours and then you will be able to hold her hand and make her feel safe.
Sending major prayers and mojo your way
Sending prayers
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; theyll scratch you up time and time again but in the end youre polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
I'm so sorry.
The future's so bright - I got to wear shades
Plant Seeds of Kindness
This is it. The darkest day. The blackest hour. Chin up, shoulders back. Let's see what we're made of, you and I.
― The Doctor
so scary. lots of good thoughts for you all!
Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves - regret for the past and fear of the future. -foulton oursler
If this isn't what I consider soulmate crap, I don't know what is.


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The basic site is up and the theme loaded http://www.indialogue.info but I cannot figure out how to use WordPress and I can't spend that much time teaching myself the software.
I would like to explain to someone what I want done, what the site should feature, and have him/her get in there and create it for me. This is not a big site, and does not have complex features, so I don't really need a pro. I thought I would offer the contract to an avid blogger, who would like to help out for a fee.
We can communicate via email, and I can explain step by step all the resources that have to be put up on the site.
Please note that I don't make money on my blog, I am doing it as a service to the philosophical community.


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Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, former NBA All-Star, to lead U.S. Conference of Mayors
When the U.S. Conference of Mayors meets for its annual summer gathering here in June, former NBA player Kevin Johnson will be among the most visible politicians among the few hundred expected to attend.
Johnson, 48, is scheduled to be sworn in on Wednesday as the 72nd president of the national organization. Johnson, currently the VP, will finish the term of Scott Smith, the Mesa, Arizona, mayor who is resigning to make a run for governor of his state.
Smith's term would have ended this June, at which point Johnson was scheduled to take over. Now, he'll get the extra two months, plus his scheduled one-year term through June 2015.
In addition to being the face and spokesman for USCM, Johnson will preside over meetings, including the 82nd annual one at the Omni Dallas Hotel. He'll also develop and push the group's agenda and appoint committee and task force chairs.
"It is a privilege and an honor to serve in this role, representing the nation's mayors," Johnson said in a USCM news release. "Mayors are at the helm of America's cities and represent the best of this country developing innovative, pragmatic solutions to the challenges they face. I look forward to learning from them while delivering results for Sacramento."
Johnson, aka K.J., played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns during a 12-year NBA career in the late 1980s and 90s. He was a three-time All-Star.
He was first elected mayor in 2008 and was re-elected four years later.


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Causation and Responsibility in a Complex World
Robert Jervis
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APSA 2010 Annual Meeting Paper
The concept of cause is closely linked to that of power, and power is related to our sense of who or what is responsible for outcomes. In a complex world, such attributions are difficult. As Stephen Krasner has shown, the apparent agents of power and responsibility may not be the crucial ones. This topic is explored first through examining sufficient causation and the problems created by multiple sufficient causation. This is followed by a discussion of the parallel problems that appear when we look at necessary conditions. I then turn to complexities created by chronology, which include the fact that the choices actors confront may be structured by the actions and power of others, and the need to choose a starting point in the interaction, which can be both arbitrary and crucial.
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LAKE PLACID - The town's list of water customers would increase by about 66 percent if it purchases Placid Lakes Utilities.
The town currently serves 2,946 water customers. Placid Lakes Utilities has 1,942 customers, according to Lake Placid Utility Director Gary Freeman.
Placid Lakes Utilities is 98 percent water service, he noted, with a small wastewater plant.
Why is the town looking to acquire the utility?
"It's like the rest of the systems we bought, to increase the number of customers that we have," Freeman said. That is the reason the town acquired other systems in recent years - the private sewer system from Highlands Utilities and the county's systems - Highway Park Utilities (water) and Placid Utilities (water and sewer) in Tomoka Heights.
The Tomoka water system covers a large area from Lake June up to Lake Francis, he said. The sewer system only serves the Tomoka Heights community.
The town is working on the Placid Lake Utilities agreement, but a deal is not imminent, according to Freeman.
"We don't even have a finished signed agreement with them or anything like that," he said. "We are looking at probably not April, but May before hopefully we have a final agreement."
It took eight years to work out an agreement with the county and almost as long, seven years, with Highlands Utilities, Freeman noted.
Freeman said if the town acquired Placid Lakes Utilities the town would not need additional employees.
The utility has its own employees, he said. "Basically it would be the same as what it is doing now. There wouldn't be any real changes that we can tell. They have a good operation going."
Also, town administration continues to work on finding a utility director to replace Freeman when he retires later this year.
Freeman, who is on the search committee, said three candidates have been interviewed and the committee has about four or five more candidates to consider.
The position is still being advertised.
Freeman said he announced that he would retire at the end of November, but he will be flexible as the town tries to fill the position.
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About CIS and BSAN
Faculty in the Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics maintain a current and relevant curricula focused on information systems and analytical problem solving in a business context within the Computer Information Systems major, the Computer Information Systems minor and the Business Analytics minor.
In addition, they support other programs in the College of Business and the university by providing undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems, statistics, quantitative analysis and operations and supply chain management.
About Computer Information Systems (CIS):
For over twenty-five years, the undergraduate Computer Information Systems (CIS) program at James Madison University has successfully prepared young people for careers in IT management. CIS graduates are thriving in senior and mid-level management positions built on a foundation of solid technical skills, integrative business knowledge and a professional network of loyal JMU alumni. The Computer Information Systems (CIS) curriculum is designed to prepare business students for careers as information systems professionals.
Facts about CIS at James Madison University:
- Number of students enrolled in the CIS Major (Spring 2014): 513 undergraduates
- Number of students enrolled in the CIS Minor (Spring 2014): 92 undergraduates
- Number of students enrolled in the BSAN Minor (Spring 2014): 35 undergraduates
- Number of students with a CIS Major graduating in Fall 2013 through Summer 2014: 132
- Program Accreditation: ABET – IS program accreditation; AACSB – College of Business accreditation
- Number of Employers looking for CIS graduates – 2013/2014 JMU on-campus recruiting: 55
- Largest employers (Fall 2013 and Spring 2014): Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Freddie Mac, Claraview and EY(Ernst & Young).
- Technology Alliances for CIS Students: Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDNAA), Oracle Academic Alliance (OAA), Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Server Subscription
Highlighted CIS Elective Courses:
- Information Technology Consulting
- Computer Security Management
- Network Defense and Analysis
- Business Intelligence
- Mobile Computing and Security
- Data Mining
- IS Project Management
- Web Design
About Business Analytics (BSAN):
Business analytics is concerned with developing and applying models and concepts that may prove useful in helping to illuminate management issues and solve managerial problems. The range of problems and issues to which business analytics has contributed insights and solutions is vast. This goal is achieved through an exploration of problems from the application areas of management, marketing, finance and operations, such as the following.
- demand and sales forecasting
- new product development
- financial planning
- production planning
- staff scheduling
- advertising strategy
- resource allocation
- risk analysis
- process design
The business analytics minor at JMU prepares students to solve complex decision problems in a business environment with a combination of quantitative skills and hands-on expertise using current software applications.
Mission Statement
The Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics is committed to: (a) educating students by creating an active, experiential learning environment that prepares them to apply knowledge of information systems, operations, Business Analytics and business for the betterment of organizations and society; and (b) serving the academic community and business communities through appropriate research and service.
Our faculty
- maintain current and relevant curricula focused on information systems and analytical problem solving in a business context within the major and minor degree programs in Computer Information Systems and the minor in Business Analytics
- support other programs in the College of Business and the university by providing undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems, statistics, quantitative analysis and operations and supply chain management.
We Value
Continuous improvement
Our faculty utilizes feedback from systematic assessment in order to continuously improve the curriculum content and meet the needs of our students and other stakeholders in a rapidly changing world.
Diversity of academic fields and research among our faculty
Our department includes faculty in computer information systems, business analytics and operations and supply chain management who participate in their respective fields through scholarly research. The faculty strive to integrate this research into the educational process and curriculum.
Collaboration, teamwork, and the promotion of individual strengths
We maintain a collegial and supportive culture within the department, a respect for each individual's talents and ideas and an environment that supports success and the pursuit of excellence.
Stakeholder relationships
We build mutually beneficial relationships with students, business, government and alumni communities in order to increase our value to all constituents and supplement our resource base.
Service to diverse group of stakeholders
We provide leadership and perform service to all levels of the university, for academic and professional organizations and in the business community. We utilize our professional knowledge, skills and talents to the betterment of the community at large.


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By Commentary by 1st Sgt. Scot Cates, West Point Military Police CompanyOctober 2, 2009
You may have read the recent article about the housing crisis and where to go for help. Those are great resources, but first some of us have to get past the stigma many servicemembers have about asking for help with financial problems and thinking that asking will reflect badly on them as Soldiers.
This help is all confidential and you are definitely not the only one to have ever experienced a financial issue. In fact, with more Soldiers asking for help, the military is providing better services than it ever has before.
That\'s why Army Community Service has Army Emergency Relief, financial readiness and other agencies to help you, and their services are all confidential. Militaryonesource.com did not get started because no one needed it-military personnel needed help and were strong enough to ask.
The soft housing market of today brings to light some of the many benefits of being in the military. The government has a number of programs that help Americans deal with this soft market. In the military, we have those and some additional programs of our own.
The problem seems to be that financial matters are private and personal. The strong military mindset makes us want to be self-sufficient and deal with our own problems. What we need to acknowledge is that using the available programs is the way to help ourselves be successful. These benefits help servicemembers fix the temporary problems that we encounter in our lives.
You wouldn't turn down a $500 military discount when buying a new car' Would you' Then, why not use the valuable benefits offered by our services'
I know people who have PCSd to or from West Point, had problems selling or renting a house and didn't initially get help. Those finding themselves in that situation quickly realized that it can lead to money problems, which leads to Family disharmony, which can lead to divorce, depression and thoughts of suicide.
Don't let it happen to you. It can happen to people of any rank--private to general, but most often happens to fairly senior NCOs and/or mid-grade officers--they go to a duty station and it seems financially sound to buy a house.
Then the market changes, they move and are stuck with the property. They can't sell it or can't rent it for what they owe and are a long ways away from trying to be an absentee landlord. Getting help before you get over your head is the smart decision.
There are cases of Families being affected right here at West Point. A little over a year ago one of my friends PCSd here and had his house on the market. After a year, he had one offer to buy the home and on the day they were to close the deal, the buyer backed out for no reason.
During that time, he had to make the mortgage payment on the house while his BAH was, of course, paying for his Family to live here. He finally made the decision, after the Family's finances were hit hard, to rent the home.
He tells me that knowing about AER and the other military support programs available to him made the financial strain more bearable. Helping Soldiers is what these support systems are all about.
What can you do when you are on orders to PCS and can't sell your home' You could drop your price, consider renting the home out or, better yet, look to one of the many (professional) agencies that are there to help servicemembers and their Families.
You can learn about the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, the Homeowners Assistance Program, talk with the Housing Assistance office, or seek advice from militaryonesource.com.
By getting assistance for our problems, we can help ourselves and help others who may be in the same situation. It is not a sign of weakness, but rather of strength of character that you have the ability to admit you need some help and seek it to help you and your Family.


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Kentucky's Big Whiskey Investment: Is the Bourbon Boom a Bubble?
Some good news for the Kentucky bourbon business: Diageo, the U.K. spirits maker that owns global mega-brands including Johnnie Walker as well as bourbon label Bulleit, is making a big investment in the state. From a company announcement today:
Diageo today announced its intention to invest an estimated $115 million over three years to build a 1.8 million proof gallon (750,000 9-liter cases) distillery and six barrel storage warehouses in Shelby County, Kentucky. While finalization of these plans is still subject to approval by local government, the project will represent a significant investment in Kentucky's growing bourbon industry. The proposed facility will distill a number of current and future Diageo bourbon and North American Whiskey brands.
It will be Diageo's first active distillery in Kentucky, although it also owns the historic Stitzel-Weller distillery, which it recently opened to visitors on bourbon tours of the region.
Diageo's $115 million investment will go a long way in Shelby County, but what does it say about the state of the bourbon market? It's currently the fastest-growing category of spirit in the U.S., Diageo says, and there has been a flurry of cash pouring into the business, from Suntory's $13.6 billion acquisition of Jim Beam maker Beam Inc. to Brown-Forman announcing a $35 million expansion of the distillery producing Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
So we're in a bourbon boom. But is it a bourbon bubble? All of these investments take time to produce results, because bourbon needs to be laid down in charred oak barrels for years before it's drinkable. The makers of Pappy Van Winkle, one of the most sought-after bottles of bourbon in America, have so much demand for their product that each batch sells out instantly, spurring a black market that can push bottle prices to $5,000. But they estimate it will take a decade to double capacity from the current 7,000 to 8,000 cases each year to 15,000.
A bourbon shortage today reflects decisions made many years — or decades — ago, leaving companies with few good options. Last year Beam Inc. faced a furious backlash from fans of its Maker's Mark brand when the company said it would reduce the strength of the spirit to make limited supplies stretch further. It eventually backtracked on the decision, but not before panicking customers stockpiled supplies of the bourbon, sending sales up 44% in the quarter.
Today's big distillery expansions will put a flood of new bourbon on the market years from now. Will we still be drinking bourbon by then? Julian Proctor Van Winkle, the chief of the family business that makes Pappy Van Winkle, explained why his company is taking a conservative approach to adding capacity. "They legalize marijuana, and nobody is drinking bourbon anymore," he said in an interview with Louisville Magazine. "I don't want to get caught with a bunch of whiskey."


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T-shirts are still for sale. See the website tab - "Order Apparel" . Send me your contact information, shipping address and size. The short sleeve T's have the Chick Chain Walking Club logo on the front and website on the back. They run true to size and are $15.00 plus shipping and handling for those out of the area.
Welcome to ChickChainWalkingClub.com
Becoming a Better You One Step at a Time
A few years ago, my soon to be ex-husband and I initiated divorce proceedings after a 26 year marriage. While the divorce was the right thing to do, it was still one of the most difficult things I had to go through.
I was feeling especially sorry for myself and felt like I was going to die if I didn't get up, move, and do some things I've always been too afraid to do. So, I began thinking about what I wanted to do and one night, when out with friends, I asked if anyone would be interested in walking a half marathon on beautiful Mackinac Island. I was amazed at the number of women who took me up on it. We are just normal women - not high performing athletes. So, we decided we would train for it and would meet a few times a week to walk. We started out walking three miles and it took us more than an hour. Some of us were huffing and puffing at the end of the walk, but we were so proud of ourselves for finishing.
As the summer went on another friend joined us, and one of their friends, then another, and quickly our group grew. I laughingly said one time "look at us – we are a chick chain". The name stuck, a formal schedule was created and suddenly we were walking warriors. As the hot days and nights went by our bodies became faster and stronger. We walked longer distances, poured sweat, and signed up for 5k's, 8k's and finally the 5.7 mile Great Turtle Marathon race on Mackinac Island.
Throughout the summer, this incredible group of women of all shapes, sizes, and colors, listened to me tell my story over and over again. They lovingly let me cry, cried with me, laughed with me, encouraged me and supported me four days a week. The group not only helped me but also supported each other through their own difficult and joyful times.
Getting healthier and more fit every day, we found the real benefit of the Chick Chain Walking Club was not just the exercise, but the growing self confidence each of us felt doing something outside of our comfort zone and supporting each other every step of the way.
It is our hope and wish you will be motivated to start a sister walking club, join ours, share your stories, learn to love being outdoors and most importantly find your own chick chain of support.
Please use the Contact Us page for information on starting or joining a Chick Chain Walking Club.
A huge thank you goes to my sisters, Darlene Graham and Kristie Fleckenstein. Much appreciation goes to my awesome supporter, Leslie Auld, who cheered me on from the sidelines once a week! Special gratitude goes to Judy Russ for her Wednesday Support Dinners. I can't thank you special ladies enough.
~ Teri McCowan ~
I dedicate this website to my best 'peeps' who were always there for me through all our walks - Patty Russ, Chris DeFouw, Jane Russ
and Jennifer Buckler. A special shout out to my daughter Sarah Powell who helped design the website.
I dedicate this website to my best 'peeps' who were always there for me through all our walks - Patty Russ, Chris DeFouw, Jane Russ
and Jennifer Buckler. A special shout out to my daughter Sarah Powell who helped design the website.


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Event Type: Teen Program
Age Group(s): middle school, high school
Date: 3/23/2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Learn to use your digital camera and online photo editors to create a self-portrait. Professional photographer Cam Miller will show you techniques to inspire your own zany creation. Bring your digital camera, a blank memory card and camera cable—no camera phones please. For ages 12-18. Registration is Required.Library: Urbana Regional Library
This is an FCPL-Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center joint program.
Location: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
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Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen: Top Chef Treat in Napa
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It is a casual dining experience that makes you feel like Chef Pawlyn has invited you into her home. The food is delicious—lots of meat dishes and Mexican-influenced foods, and the desserts are not to be missed.


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I knew I liked Melbourne, but I had forgotten just how much. The people, the shops, the fashion, the individuality, it's just damn cool & I am already thinking our next home exchange should be there !
I took tons of photos, here is just a small sample of what we got up to, in no particular order.
coffee.....lots of delicious coffee
Belle & Boo spotting......
street wandering...
exclaiming "look at the toilet sign & ooohhh you get your receipt inside a kids book"
I had a great day at the Sisters Market with Allison, I met so many lovely people, a special "hello" to you all that read this. Thank you to Elie for organising my interview with Eliza from the Hearld Sun, to Justine for her newly printed Mixtape mag and of course to Natasha who bought along a handmade Christmas gift for Allison and I (it is still wrapped Natasha!) I bought some real treats at the market, but can't show any of them off just yet, as most are Christmas presents & I don't want to spoil any surprises.
After 4 days of city life Russ & I went too Daylesford to visit Allison and Paul from Lark it was AMAZING.
If I could find the equivalent place in the UK I would move there in a shot. So, so pretty, quaint, peaceful & dignified, just as a spar town should be, but with the hippest cafes, shops and resturants you can imagin & of course the FABULOUS Lark shop it was pretty surreal seeing it in real life !
We were treated to stunning accommodation, which I would totally recommend
a spa package in equally pretty Hepburn Springs
& a delicious meal with super company, followed by herbal tea at the Lark household.
THANK YOU Allison & Paul it was a really wonderful break, Russ & I want your life !
On another note how fab is this, Belle & Boo on the front cover of the Observer Food Mag, thanks for the pics Kelly.


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Wylie man sentenced to federal prison of preparing, filing fraudulent tax returns
A North Texas man was sentenced Wednesday afternoon to 366 days in federal prison for preparing and filing fraudulent tax returns.
U.S. District Judge Jorge A. Solis handed down the sentence to Adnan Z. Khan of Wylie. He will also have to pay $102,836 in restitution. He has to surrender to the Bureau of Prisons on Feb. 26.
Khan pleaded guilty in October 2013 to one count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of fraudulent tax returns. He was arrested in June 2013, but was released on bond.
He used his parents' residence in Dallas to prepare the returns for clients, but falsified items on the forms to obtain larger tax returns, said Kathy Colvin, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas.


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Nov. 22, 1963: The day JFK was assassinated
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Security tries to control the scene outside the emergency room at Parkland, President John F. Kennedy had arrived at the hospital at 12:36 p.m. "They murdered my husband; they murdered my husband," Jacqueline Kennedy was heard saying.
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Some Thomas More alums want their president out and they've started an online petition to do it.
Some former students said President David Armstrong has mismanaged the college's finances and has been irresponsible in his spending.
They're calling on the board of trustees to remove Armstrong through the online petition.


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First Shinza coming up...
that's my first grading coming up in a couple of months and it appears Sensei expects me to grade too.
So, bearing in mind, I'll also be writing two written exams and complete a practical for work, I now have the added pressure of the grading. Still smiling at the moment though but getting nervous.
I was wondering if there were any anecdotes anybody would like to share to calm my nerves?
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If you would like a funny anecdote, I could tell you about the time that I fell over while attempting koshinage in a grading. I still passed though, and I'm sure you will do better than that.
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Hard to believe its two years this month since my first test. I was really nervous leading up to it as well. Had a slight panic attack a few days before it and told one of my teachers I just was not ready. But on the day I got up and tested and it went fine. Funny thing was one of my friends had take a bit of video of me during the test and you can hear fire trucks in the background which my friends all found quite funny.
Before any test when someone is nervous sensei Garth Jones always says, " Don't worry. If you fail the test you get to keep training. If you pass the test... you get to keep training". :)
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Dear Cherie and Robin,
thank you for your encouragement. I appreciate reading about your experience.
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Just think of it as a break from studying for exams :-D
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The first time I tested I was tempted to tell Sensei that i wasn't ready, but I decided that he knows better than I. I actually trembled from anxiety and my iriminage was pretty sloppy but I passed. The second time I tested I had just gotten out of the hospital. I was very anemic and they were still considering whether or not I needed a transfusion. On top of all of this I hadn't been practicing regularly for a while because college has gotten in the way.My dojo mates went out of their way to prepare me for the test. We met on off days and ran through the test over and over. On the day of the grading my plan was to take it slow and make sure that I was performing smoothly and correctly. I screwed up a couple of times, but I passed. I guess my advice would be to try and remain calm and slow it down. As a wise music teacher once said, speed is the last ingredient.
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Actually passing the grading isn't what matters so much as showing that you deserve it afterwards.
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No one but you will remember your first test. Best to get it out of the way so you can get on to the ones people will remember.
Very first attack on my nidan test, right in front of the instructor, my uke smacked me in the face. Oops. :o But once got through that wakeup call, I was fine.
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This undated handout image provided by the US Postal Service shows the Hanukkah holiday stamp. The post office is set for the holidays. The agency unveiled two new Christmas stamps Thursday, and is following on Friday with new stamps to commemorate the Jewish holiday Hanukkah and the African-American celebration Kwanzaa. (AP Photo/USPS


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Bird Rock fifth graders' Wave is the Rave
[gallery columns="2"]Bird Rock Elementary Schooll's fifh-grade class of 2011 just completed its gift to the school, a mosaic wave.
Since the 1970s, the fifth graders have saluted the tradition with everything from murals to self-portraits and painted tiles to stained glass and mosaic.
This year, the 70 students helped to create fused glass and stamped high fire clay for two projects in the front of school. Looking to update the school entrance façade, the fifth-grade committee focused on the front of the school.
Collaborating with artists Jane Wheeler and Kathryn Stephens, both alumni moms, they glued various shades of blue to create the fused glass rim that surrounds "The Wave."
Designed by Kathryn Stephens with the mosaic enhanced by Jane Wheeler, the wave captures the essence of Bird Rock — waves, water, starfish, sparkle, and by the sea blues. Embedded in the starfish are the words "Est. 1951" to commemorate Bird Rock's 60th birthday.
Surrounding the flagpole next to the wave is a mosaic containing messages of inspiration stamped by the fifth graders such as "Be yourself," "Let your personality fly," "Inspire," "Justice," "Tubular" and "Every key opens something" Also embedded are the names of the students, teachers and principal.
The focal point is the class of 2011's legacy message, "Bird Rock Elementary, Where Friendships Are Born," surrounded by fused glass created by the students.
The retro original letters spelling Bird Rock Elementary School are being repainted a new dark blue and will return to the front of the school this summer.


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Well, I have some thihrd party binaries that I have to link against but
I got errors that they uses different e_flags fields that previous
modules. I am compiling for mips32 machine. How is it possible to alter
the e_flags value? Is it possible by some switches? If so, then which
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In what way the e_flags value is set?
Can anyone suggest also any article in this matter in the web?
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