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Security Systems
Protecting sensitive electronic information is of greater concern than ever before. With the proliferation of connected multi-functional office products, Konica Minolta realizes that protecting electronic documents processed by bizhub secure MFPs is an absolute requirement in the 21st century workplace. Our goal is to make bizhub products the most secure MFPs available on the market today.
Konica Minolta works with third-party security consultants to check each system to eliminate any possible threat from attack through the network or the phone line, as well as the possibility of the HDD or RAM being removed from the machine. Our MFPs can ensure documents that are copied, scanned, faxed or otherwise transmitted, do not remain stored on the hard drive or in DRAM memory as a standard feature.
Additional standard security capabilities include:
ISO 15408 EAL Level 3 Certification for the Total System ArchitectureKonica Minolta MFPs are independently certified to the ISO 15408 Data security standard as established by the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation. While some vendors may only certify a component of the MFP or a "security kit," the entire system architecture on Konica Minolta MFPs is certified.
Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) is a numerical grade assigned to an IT product following the completion of a Common Criteria evaluation, an international standard for computer security certification. In contrast to other MFPs in the market which are certified based on a security option or a specific function, we engineer and provide ISO 15408 Evaluation Assurance Level 3 Security Certification for each product as a total system. This EAL represents an increase in assurance from EAL2 by requiring more complete testing coverage of the security functions, mechanisms, and procedures that provide some confidence that the target of evaluation will not be tampered with during development.
Specifically for Hard Drive Data Protection.....
- HDD Lock Password The internal Hard Drive can be locked using a password of 20 alphanumeric characters. The data stored on the HDD is protected - Even if the HDD is removed from the MFP and installed into a different MFP or PC, the data cannot be read - The hard drive will not turn on.
- Hard Drive Encryption Whether it be standard or as an option, bizhub MFPs support Hard Drive Encryption. Hard drive data can be encrypted using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Once a hard drive is encrypted the data cannot be read even if the HDD is removed from the MFP.
- Hard Drive Sanitization At disposal a key operator, administrator or technician can physically wipe (erase) the hard drive if the MFP needs to be relocated or at the end of lease. The hard drives can be overwritten (sanitized) using up to eight different highly secure methods including DOD, NASA, Air Force, and NSA standards.
- Data Auto Deletion Data Auto Deletion allows an administrator to set an auto deletion timer for data stored in the personal or public user boxes, as well as system boxes (e.g. secure print box or encrypted PDF print box). The auto deletion setting will erase the copy, print, scan or fax jobs stored in boxes, depending on the storage period and the time frame selected for deletion. The data is automatically erased using a highly secure, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), overwrite method.
- Automatic Job Overwrite (Temporary Data Overwrite) Most bizhub MFPs support automatic erase of any temporary image data that might remain on the hard drive after a job is completed. Temporary Data overwrite conforms to DoD methods.
Additional Knowledge
- Japan Information Technology Security Evaluation and Certification Scheme - Certified Product List
- Common Criteria Portal - Certified Product List
- The National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) sponsored Common Criteria Web Site - The NIAP mutual recognition statement


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The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
The Kite Runner Admiration Quotes
How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Upstairs was my bedroom, Baba's room, and his study, also known as "the smoking room," which perpetually smelled of tobacco and cinnamon. Baba and his friends reclined on black leather chairs there after Ali had served dinner. They stuffed their pipes – except Baba always called it "fattening the pipe" – and discussed their favorite three topics: politics, business, soccer. Sometimes I asked Baba if I could sit with them, but Baba would stand in the doorway. "Go on, now," he'd say. "This is grown-ups' time. Why don't you go read one of those books of yours?" He'd close the door, leave me to wonder why it was always grown-ups' time with him. I'd sit by the door, knees drawn to my chest. Sometimes I sat there for an hour, sometimes two, listening to their laughter, their chatter. (2.6)
This is a little heartbreaking. In his devotion to his father, Amir sits by the door of Baba's study for hours. It's easy to see just how central unrequited affection becomes in The Kite Runner. Amir's affection for Baba, which isn't returned, in some ways drives him to betray Hassan. Jealously, as much as cowardice, may motivate Amir to leave Hassan in the alleyway. Here's another example of unrequited affection: Would Sanaubar have slept with Baba if she really loved Ali? What about Amir and Hassan – if Amir stayed as loyal to Hassan as Hassan stayed to him, would the novel change? (Sufficed to say, if Amir didn't betray Hassan, the novel wouldn't be half as interesting.)
Quote #2
Lore has it my father once wrestled a black bear in Baluchistan with his bare hands. If the story had been about anyone else, it would have been dismissed as laaf, that Afghan tendency to exaggerate – sadly, almost a national affliction; if someone bragged that his son was a doctor, chances were the kid had once passed a biology test in high school. But no one ever doubted the veracity of any story about Baba. And if they did, well, Baba did have those three parallel scars coursing a jagged path down his back. I have imagined Baba's wrestling match countless times, even dreamed about it. And in those dreams, I can never tell Baba from the bear. (3.1)
When Shmoop writes its own novel we're going to begin it with the following sentence: "Lore has it my father once wrestled a black bear in Baluchistan with his bare hands." How amazing is that sentence? It's pretty amazing. Amir even goes on to argue this tale is not typical Afghan storytelling and exaggeration. Jeez Louise, Baba sounds like a stud. Imagine if you heard a story about how your father wrestled with a bear when you were a kid. You'd probably alternately fear and adore the guy, just like Amir. But things aren't all rosy in this bear-wrestling world of ours. Amir begins to dream of his father and the bear; and in the dreams he can't tell which figure is his father and which is the bear. Sounds to me like somebody's father is getting a little scary. We mean, a bear is the closest thing to a monster in the wild, besides maybe a rhino or a mutant gorilla.
Quote #3
I read it to him in the living room by the marble fireplace. No playful straying from the words this time; this was about me! Hassan was the perfect audience in many ways, totally immersed in the tale, his face shifting with the changing tones in the story. When I read the last sentence, he made a muted clapping sound with his hands.
"Mashallah, Amir agha. Bravo!" He was beaming.
"You liked it?" I said, getting my second taste – and how sweet it was – of a positive review.
"Some day, Inshallah, you will be a great writer," Hassan said. "And people all over the world will read your stories."
"You exaggerate, Hassan," I said, loving him for it.
"No. You will be great and famous," he insisted. (4.52-57)
If we were to ask you (we're asking you) who admires whom in The Kite Runner, how would you respond? Your first answer would surely be: Amir admires Baba. Most of the events in the novel happen because Amir never gets the love he needs from Baba. Amir's jealousy of Hassan drives him to do some pretty terrible things. But don't forget the other story of devotion and admiration in The Kite Runner: Hassan's unflagging admiration for Amir.

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What Can a State of the Union Do?
Tonight's State of the Union Address—known by Beltway types as the "SOTU address"—will be picked over by politicos and pundits alike. But put the armchair analysis and partisan spin aside. What are the real effects, if any, that this speech might have?
The modern presidency is a "rhetorical" one, argues political scientist Jeffrey Tulis. Speeches and other public speaking are central to what presidents do. But it was not always this way. The SOTU address was, from Jefferson up until Wilson, delivered as a letter to members of Congress, not as a speech before them. In 1913, when Wilson announced his decision to address Congress directly, Washingtonians were apparently "amazed" and "agape."
Wilson broke not only that precedent but others. His speeches were dramatically shorter than SOTU addresses had become—unsurprising, given that he read most of them aloud. For example, Taft's address in 1910 was 27,651 words long. In 1914, Wilson's was only 4,537 words long. Subsequent addresses have stayed close to that number. In 2010, President Barack Obama's was 7,304 words long.
Wilson also changed the form of the speech, according to according to research by political scientist Ryan Teten, who examined every address from 1790 to 1999. Wilson began a trend in appealing directly to or identify with the American people—one evident in the increasing use of the words "we" and "our." These pronouns were about four times as common in the 1990s as in the 1890s.
With the speech now geared for a mass-media broadcast and more obviously targeted at the American people, it would seem likely to become more effective. Indeed, State of the Union addresses can have some impact, but it is highly circumscribed. Political scientist Jason Barabas found that State of the Union addresses help voters learn about the president's policy proposals. However, voters learn not from watching the address itself, but from subsequent media coverage of the address—and then only if there is media coverage of the policy proposal itself. How big is the effect? Looking at surveys measuring knowledge of 37 policy proposals from four SOTU addresses, Mr. Barabas finds the public was 10 points more likely to know about a proposal that was discussed in 33 news stories than it was to know about a proposal that received no news coverage.
Other research suggests that SOTU addresses can change the public's agenda, but again the effects are not overwhelming. In an analysis of SOTU addresses from 1953-89, political scientist Jeffrey Cohen found that the more emphasis presidents gave to particular issues, the larger the fraction of Americans who considered those issues important problems. However, those effects were often short-lived, lasting at best a year in the case of economic issues, which are certain to be Mr. Obama's focus.
SOTU addresses rarely impact approval of the president himself. Politifact summarizes this fact nicely. In this sense, SOTU addresses are really no different than any presidential speech–few of which have moved approval in any significant direction, according to the book "On Deaf Ears" by political scientist George Edwards. Why? For one, the audience for presidential speeches and press conferences is shrinking, due in part to the proliferation of entertainment options on cable television. Those who do watch the SOTU address tend to pay close attention to politics and have strong opinions that are difficult to change.
Mark Blumenthal suggests that maybe—just maybe—Mr. Obama's address will prove different. But he notes that any SOTU "bump" likely depends Republicans' refraining from criticizing the president. Even if they do, it shouldn't be long before our polarized parties once again come to loggerheads, dimming any afterglow for Mr. Obama.


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The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and works with the elected officials, City Manager, and staff. The City Attorney acts as legal advisor to the City Council, Twentynine Palms Redevelopment Agency, and Twentynine Palms Public Financing Authority. The City Attorney prepares and approves proposed city ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents. The City Attorney represents the City in litigation and directs the performance of legal services by outside counsel. The City Attorney oversees the prosecution of violations of City laws.
The City of Twentynine Palms contracts for City Attorney services with a private firm, Rutan & Tucker. Mail may be addressed to the City Attorney, City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. Telephone calls to the City Attorney should go through the City Clerk at (760)367-6799.


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Ski Antarctica
Get off the beaten track and experience the most extraordinary ski-touring in the world!
Ski Antarctica is a unique program for ski-tourers and backcountry skiers. Make first ascents and descents in the amazing alpine terrain of the Heritage Range in Antarctica's Ellsworth Mountains. This is some of the most spectacular ski terrain in Antarctica where every skier will find something fulfilling.
Whether you want to travel through the incredible Connell Canyon or enjoy a quick morning trip up the West face of Mount Rossman, the area offers huge opportunities for ski-touring with numerous valleys giving access to the snowy peaks of the Enterprise Hills, Pioneer Heights and Soholt Peaks. In recent years, snowfalls have given consistently good skiing conditions with boot-top powder being not uncommon!
You can venture off with your guide carrying all your supplies for a self-supported trip, or day tour from the comfort of our main Antarctic camp on Union Glacier. It's entirely up to you. Whichever way you choose, you will experience mountain exploration at its finest and enjoy unlimited views of snow-covered summits and the pristine Antarctic continent.
Union Glacier Camp
The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming at our main Antarctic camp at Union Glacier. You'll find roomy, double occupancy sleeping tents; a spacious dining hall; fresh delicious meals; and a spectacular setting. You'll be surprised how comfortable Antarctica can be! Our full-service camp is designed for Antarctic conditions and with best environmental practices in mind. It operates during the Antarctic summer (November through January) and is dismantled at the end of each season.
Field Camps
Our Gould Bay (Emperor Penguin), ski expedition, climbing and other field camps are more basic. Equipment must be lightweight and portable, yet still strong enough to withstand Antarctic conditions. We sleep in mountaineering-style tents and eat a combination of fresh-frozen meals, prepared by our chefs at Union Glacier; and de-hydrated meals.
Activity Level
Strenuous trips include skiing, climbing, and trekking trips where you spend several days or more in remote field camps and you are active for 6-8 hours a day over steeper, more rugged terrain. They can involve climbing and camping at altitude and in extreme weather conditions. These trips can be tailored to your skills and abilities, however a good level of fitness is essential and some technical skills may be required.
|Trip Code
|To Antarctica
|From Antarctica
|Price (US$) *
|Season: 2016/2017
|Dec 7 2016
|Dec 18 2016
|12 days
Dates & Rates Notes
* We reserve the right to revise our prices in the event of significant changes in the price of aviation kerosene and aircraft charter rates.
What's Included
ALL ANI Experiences include:
- Transfers to and from Punta Arenas airport, Chile
- Briefing with refreshments in Punta Arenas one day prior to departure
- Round trip flights from Punta Arenas to Antarctica
- All flights within Antarctica as shown in your itinerary
- Meals and accommodation while in Antarctica
- Expedition Guide(s) (and naturalist or lecturer on some Experiences)
- Use of recreational equipment at Union Glacier Camp
- Official and personalised ANI Certificate of Achievement
- A Baggage allowance of up to 55lbs (25kg) on Punta Arenas-Union Glacier flight
(Baggage allowance of up to 66lb (30kg) for Emperor Penguins, Emperors & Explorers, Ski South Pole Hercules Inlet, Messner and Footsteps of Amundsen Expeditions)
SOME Experiences include:
- Group camping equipment (when travelling beyond Union Glacier Camp)
- Group climbing equipment (climbing expeditions)
- Sled, harness, ski pole pogies (all ski expeditions)
- Skis, ski skins, ski poles (Ski Last Degree)
Experiences DO NOT include:
- Commercial flights to and from Punta Arenas
- Flights within Antarctica, other than those shown in itinerary
- Meals and accommodation in Punta Arenas
- Airport transfers other than in Punta Arenas
- Personal equipment and clothing (polar clothing is available for rent from ANI for some Experiences)
- Expenses incurred in Punta Arenas due to delays
- Any excess baggage costs over confirmed baggage allowance
- Cost for the use of satellite phone whilst in Antarctica
- Insurance coverage – personal, medical, evacuation or otherwise
Day 1 Fly to Antarctica
Depart Punta Arenas Chile. Fly 4 ¼ hrs to Antarctica by private transport jet. Land on our ice runway and settle in at Union Glacier Camp.
Day 2-3 Acclimatization and Planning
Spend the first couple of days brushing up on your skiing and getting acclimated to the Antarctic conditions. We will practice avalanche rescue, route finding, ropework, crevasse rescue, navigation and weather observations. During this period you will discuss and plan objectives with your guide and pack your equipment ready for departure.
Day 4-12 Ski-touring
After the stunning scenery and unlimited potential, flexibility is the next best thing about the Ski Antarctica program. You can do local day trips and return home each night for dinner in Union Glacier Camp. Or set out on a 10-day expedition exploring the many valleys and peaks in the region. Numerous valleys and peaks await whether it be a steep line in the Henderson Glacier or first tracks down the magnificent Mount Sporli.
The opportunities for true exploration and discovery on this program are endless. Only a very small group of people have skied in this region and it is more than likely you will be able to make some first descents while you are with us.
Day 13* Return to Punta Arenas, Chile
The aircraft from Punta Arenas will arrive with a new collection of avid explorers and you depart for the final leg of your Antarctic experience. Our ANI staff will meet you at Punta Arenas airport and transfer you to your hotel.
* Schedule
No two Antarctic experiences are exactly the same. This is part of the excitement and adventure of Antarctic travel. The itinerary above highlights typical activities and experiences. Exact timeline and details will vary from trip to trip. Trip length may vary by departure.
Please anticipate delays and do not plan anything for at least a week after your scheduled return. Allow yourself to enjoy this unique experience without the stress of pending commitments.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding this Experience. More FAQ's can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Weather and Environment
Will it be cold?
All of our journeys take place in the Antarctic summer (November through January) when the weather is at its best. We advise on suitable clothing so that you can enjoy your trip to the fullest.
The interior of Antarctica has a cold, dry, windy climate. Average mid-season temperatures at our base camp range from 10F to 25F (-12C to -4C ). On a sunny windless day it can feel quite warm but, when the wind blows, you will be glad of warm layers and a wind jacket. Temperatures can drop as low as -22F (-30C) in early November.
- At the South Pole temperatures rarely climb above -13F (-25C) with light winds and wind chill of -40F (-40C).
- Weather at the Emperor rookery is highly variable and influenced by coastal systems. Temperatures range from
-22F (-30C) to near 32F (0C) with sunny and overcast skies and the possibility of heavy snowstorms.
- Mount Vinson climbers and skiers heading to the South Pole should prepare for extreme temperatures -40F (-40C) and severe storms.
Will I see wildlife?
ANI offers Emperor penguin safaris on the south coast of the Weddell Sea. Emperor penguins, Weddell seals and seabirds surround you as you immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of an Emperor penguin rookery.
Our other trips are in the interior of Antarctica, an icy desert, majestic in its proportions and devoid of vegetation necessary to support wildlife. Several nematode species are the only life forms capable of surviving in this extreme environment.
Safety, Medical and Insurance
Do I need travel insurance?
All ANI guests are required to provide cover for medical evacuation, due to the high cost of evacuation from Antarctica.
We also strongly recommend that you consider Trip Cancellation and Interruption insurance, to protect you in case you need to cancel for any reason. ANI Experiences are non-refundable within 90 days of departure.
Find more information and links to purchase travel insurance on our Travel Insurance pages.
Schedule and Itinerary
Will the itinerary be exactly the same as shown on the website?
Our itineraries are meant as a guide, to give you an idea of the kinds of activities and the flow of each Experience. However no two trips are exactly the same - and that is part of the excitement and adventure of Antarctic travel. Your unique itinerary will be tailored to your interests and abilities, weather conditions and coordination with other groups on the ice. Flight schedules are flexible and you should expect delays due to the unpredictable nature of Antarctic weather, runway conditions and other logistics.
What do we do when the weather is bad?
Poor weather days at Union Glacier Camp provide opportunities for talks and skills sessions on Antarctic themes such as navigation, crevasse rescue, cold weather injury, communications and meteorology. Ad hoc talks by visiting scientists, expedition teams and other guest-experts are always popular. Games, jigsaw puzzles and DVD's provide diversion. Or you can delve into our library of Antarctic books and light novels.
When should I arrive?
For most Experiences we ask that you arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile at least two full days (48 hours) before your scheduled departure. This allows time for clothing and equipment checks and provides a buffer in case you should miss a flight connection or have lost luggage. We will collect your luggage and load the aircraft one day prior to departure, ready for an early flight the following day. That evening you are invited to a welcome briefing at our office.
Guests on longer ski traverses should arrive at least five full days prior to departure. We will spend the additional three days getting to know the team, reviewing expedition plans, making any last minute adjustments to equipment and finally packing our sleds ready for departure.
Please note that we cannot hold Antarctic flights for guests who are delayed arriving or who have lost luggage. We recommend that you give yourself plenty of time to enjoy your trip, without the stress of tight timelines.
Trip Planning
Can I fly my drone/UAV in Antarctica?
A number of requirements apply to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/drones in Antarctica, due to concerns about privacy, interference with scientific work, use in controlled airspace, and potential impacts if lost. ANI has developed UAV Guidelines to help our guests comply. Tell us if you plan to bring a UAV and be sure to review our UAV Guidelines.
Clothing and Equipment
I'm not sure I have the correct equipment?
We provide detailed clothing and equipment lists for all of our Experiences. If you still have questions after reading our equipment lists and overview just drop us a line and we will be more than happy to help.
Booking and Payment Information
I'm ready to book. What do I do?
Please email or call our office to confirm availablity on your chosen Experience and departure. We will ask you to fill out a medical form (and resume of experience for climbing and ski expeditions). Please fill these forms out completely and honestly. If we have any questions or concerns, we will work with you to resolve them. Once these have been approved, we will ask you send a deposit of $US 5000 to confirm your reservation.
Skills and Experience
We have the flexibility to customize this unique adventure to your needs—whether you are an experienced ski mountaineer who wants to make first descents or a downhill skier with some off-piste experience looking to improve your back-country touring skills in a unique setting. Previous backcountry or off-piste ski experience is recommended. We use Alpine Touring (AT) skis with bindings with releasable heels and synthetic skins to allow us to travel on the flat or uphill.
We ask all potential participants to submit a resume of their ski experience. This helps us tailor the program to your experience and ability, so that you get maximum enjoyment and satisfaction from your efforts. It also allows us to make any suggestions for further training.
This is a moderate to strenuous program regardless of your particular itinerary and you should come with a good level of fitness. It really is worth making an effort as those who are "mountain-fit" when they arrive in Antarctica will enjoy it far more!
The best way to get fit for any activity is to just do it. However we understand that most of our guests have busy schedules with work and family commitments and getting to the mountains to prepare may not be easy. So your training needs to be specifically based around the particular movements required by the activity you will be doing. For ski-touring that means you should mimic the movements of skiing on the flat or uphill using your arms to help propel yourself. One of the best ways of doing this is to use a Nordic ski-trainer in a gym or use ski-poles while hiking at a fast pace. It's hard to train specifically for the downhill aspect of skiing without actually doing it, but building strong thigh muscles is a must. Road or mountain biking is a great way to build your leg strength for skiing as the compressive downstroke of pedaling helps mimic the movement of turning on steep ground.
Training with a pack is of use but be very careful when training with weight and don't overdo it! You are better off developing your leg strength and overall cardiac fitness than your ability to carry a heavy pack.
Visitor Guidelines
Our guests play a crucial role in helping us care for the Antarctic environment. Please review the guidelines below as part of your pre-trip preparation.
- Guidelines for Visitors to the Antarctic
- Don't Pack a Pest
- More information about Visitor Guidelines (including Guidelines in other languages)


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Carey and April West of Shallotte are the parents of a daughter, Alexa Diane West, born at 8:41 p.m. June 3 at Brunswick Community Hospital.
She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches long.
She joins a brother Michael, 12, and a sister, Adryonna, 4.
Maternal grandparents are Charles and Sherry Cox of Wallace.
Paternal grandparents are George and Sheryln West of Shallotte.
Great-grandparents are Francis Cox of Wallace, Pauline Quick of Wallace and Alvin and Betty Williamson of Swansboro.
Justin and Sally Schutte Haddock are the parents of a daughter, Avery Hart Haddock, born at 7:32 a.m. March 19 at Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville, Ala.
She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches.
She joins a brother, J. Hunter Haddock, 21 months.
Maternal grandparents are Stephen and Connie Schutte of Supply.
Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Donna Haddock of Durham.
Great-grandfather is Jack Fulk of Charlotte.
We are all looking for justice. It is most apparent these days when it seems greed has overtaken our world, our way of life, our value systems, even our government. It has left us with a thirst for justice.
If you've got a blog, you can write about things all day long. If you've got a Twitter account, you can tell the world your business in 140 characters or less.
If you're on MySpace or Facebook, you can tell friends, neighbors, family—and complete strangers—what you're doing at any time, and post lots of photos to go along with it.
If sci-fi and fantasy genres are your thing, you can get to know like-minded people at Elftown (or one of many other special interest groups, no matter how bizarre or different they may be).
The K-9 enforcement team answers calls, conducts driver's license checkpoints and assists with other agencies when K-9s are needed.
From June 15-21, deputies with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office K-9 Enforcement Team answered 18 calls, made eight drug arrests and wrote eight uniform citations.
The following suspects were charged:
The Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team is a support unit, whose primary functions are traffic enforcement and assisting in the apprehension of drug traffickers in the county. The ACE team conducts driving while impaired and driver's license checkpoints, as well as street-level investigations on controlled substances.
The ACE team works with the sheriff's office K-9 Enforcement Team and Drug Enforcement Unit to apprehend narcotics suspects as well as saturating hot spots where criminal activity is reported.
Last week Frank Iler was sworn into the N.C. House of Representatives as a replacement for Bonner Stiller. He assumes responsibilities for House District 17 that serves Brunswick County.
With Iler's background in regional politics, we're hopeful he has a good foundation on which to start the long journey ahead.
Iler joins the General Assembly at a difficult time. It's a time when senators and representatives must find great resolve in listening to the will of the state's people while enduring difficult financial times.
As if we don't already have enough to celebrate and be thankful for on July 4, there's one more reason—it's the 43rd birthday of the Freedom of Information Act.
Born from the minds of lawmakers on Capitol Hill in 1966, the Freedom of Information Act, commonly referred to as FOIA, is the crux of an open and transparent government—well, if it's the executive branch of federal government—but not the president or his immediate staff.
SUNSET BEACH—Police are investigating two reports of financial card fraud and theft reported last week.
A Raleigh man reported on June 15 his financial card was not returned at a local eating establishment. The card later was used by a suspect in the Supply area.
Another man from Concord reported his financial card also was not returned after he had dined at another eatery in the county.
The following cases were adjudicated over four days of District Criminal Court on June 10, 11, 12 and 15 in Bolivia.
Wednesday, June 10
Judge Jerry A. Jolly presided over the following cases with prosecutor Cathi Radford and courtroom clerk and Lisa Quick:
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Neads in the news - 2013
THE SPITZ TAKE: Mendon mom shares details of her Weekends
MENDON — A suburban mom and a prisoner team up to turn a yellow Lab puppy into a faithful service dog. If you think that sounds like a great idea for a movie, you're not alone. CBS Films optioned the rights before "Weekends with Daisy'' was even written. The film might not be coming to a theater near you until 2015 or 2016, but the book by Mendon author Sharron Kahn Luttrell is being released next month. And if you think the movie plot synopsis tells you all you need to know about the book, think again.
McGovern files bill to promote service dogs to returning veterans
Inspired by a visit to a Princeton-based program, U.S. Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, is leading the charge in Washington to help military personnel returning from duty who are dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder and other disabilities. On July 30, McGovern introduced the bipartisan Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act in the House of Representatives.
Avalaunch Media Announces Winner of Paws vs. Claws Social Media Contest and Animal Advocacy Fundraiser
Avalaunch Media reveals the winner and final results of the Paws vs. Claws social media contest. As part of the contest, people voted for their favorite infographic and raised money for two charities, NEADS.org and The Humane Society of the United States.
A chance to name a special pup
Bo for Bowditch? Dan for Danforth? Cush for Cushing? Which Framingham-inspired name would best fit a puppy that will grow up to be a trained assistance dog and loyal companion to a combat veteran, a Boston Marathon bombing victim or maybe a disabled child?
Shapleigh, Man's Best Friend
Shapleigh, a chocolate lab, greyhound mix, has been partnered with John Defazio for over 2 years. See how Shapleigh has changed John's life.
Special dog meeting young Mikey's NEADS
PEPPERELL -- Eight-year-old Mikey Mongelli is playing fetch with his yellow labrador retriever Foxy. He finds a stick on the ground and holds it above Foxy's head. She playfully bites at the stick and they tug back and forth for a few minutes before tiring in the 90-degree heat. Foxy lies down for a rest, and Mikey collapses on top of her, hugging and stroking her in the shade of a tree. Mikey, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, was paired with Foxy by NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services) last summer as a way of calming his anxiety and helping his social adjustment.
Milford mom raises funds for daughter's service dog
MILFORD — Seven-year-old Rayanie Castillo clutched the stuffed yellow dog, playing with its ears and adjusting its "service dog" vest, as she said what she hopes to be when she grows up: a veterinarian. Rayanie, who has a genetic condition called Williams syndrome that causes medical problems including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays and learning disabilities, is set to receive a service dog of her own from NEADS/Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans in a few months – if her family can raise $9,500.
NEADS Nation News -- Summer is here!
Summer is perhaps the busiest season at NEADS. After the quiet calm of winter, the warm weather brings an abundance of walks, fairs, rides, runs, concerts, golf classics and more -- all with the goal of supporting NEADS! These events, while incredibly fun and exciting, serve a greater purpose. They enable us to raise funds to help pay for the unique partnerships that NEADS develops between our service dogs and our clients. We never lose sight of that important fact -- that even when we're having a fantastic time at one of our many summer events, we are doing so for a greater good!
The 3rd Annual Paddling Puppy Race and Fair took place on May 18th on the NEADS campus in Princeton. Thankfully, skies were blue and the sun was shining as more Puppy Ducks than ever weaved and bobbed down the Stillwater River to the finish line at the end of the pond. The grand prize winner of the puppy duck race, Mary Beth Keena of Hubbardston, will spend two nights at the Fairmont Copley hotel in Boston, with two plush dogs: Liberty, who symbolizes the NEADS logo, and Buckles, who represents our many client/dog partnerships. More than 20 wonderful prizes were awarded to the winners, including Red Sox tickets, a variety of outstanding gift baskets, and entertainment passes to the Ecotarium, Old Sturbridge Village, Chucky Cheese and so much more.
The campus was filled with families and fun and, of course, lots of canines...working dogs, family pets, and puppies in training. Everyone was delighted by the live Music, the vendor's marketplace, the old fashioned games, Bridgette the Clown, a face painter, a wonderful raffle table, and tasty treats! The band Livestock performed acoustic bluegrass, country and Americana. Also featured were To and Fro with Jordan Richmond, Gayle Craig and Mark Ellis, and Michelle Savanelle, singing the Star Spangled Banner. A flag retirement ceremony was held on the grounds by the cadets of the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School JR ROTC.
Many thanks to all who donated their time, including the vendors, our donors, volunteers, ticket outlets and the tireless work of the NEADS Young (at heart) Professionals. All of your support made this day such a success! Plans are already coming together to make the 4th Annual Paddling Puppy Race and Fair even more fun next year!
Proceeds of this event benefit the Prison Pup Partnership Program.
Click here to see photos of the Paddling Puppy Duck Race & Fair
Service Dog Liberty offers Brenda Bodanza True Liberty
The past 9 years of my life had been such a struggle with my disease of Multiple Sclerosis. I was forced to give up a job that I loved, and watch as the progression of my disease robbed something from me everyday. I would fall all the time, as I no longer had the sense of balance. I did the drunken walk without the drink, and I found myself avoiding many social things/places in life.
Well that all changed because of Liberty. In these past three years, my life has transformed beyond my wildest dreams. She has provided me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, to do many public speaking engagements, beside travel to different cities in support of NEADS, where it all started.
Liberty has given me my life back. She doesn't care how I walk, or what I look like. She doesn't care when I am sad, though she is sure to always turn my frown upside right, for no matter what, through out the day, she brings me constant light. She has provided me with a tremendous amount of unconditional love, always happy to work and help me even when I don't ask her to. She draws attention everywhere we go, sometimes forcing me to stop and appreciate the small things in life.
She is my shadow, my amazing gift from God, for she has allowed me to grow and look beyond my disease, and strive beyond my dreams. She has allowed me to fight for handicapped individuals and to make it known that service dogs are our breath when we feel like we can't breathe. Because of her, I am stronger than I have ever been. She has allowed me to not focus on this horrific disease but instead to walk forward accomplishing all that I set my mind too. It has been a long time since my body has hit the ground. I am healthier than I have ever been and I finally accomplished my dream. Together we have been afforded a full-time job, and I have gone off of disability. So for today, Liberty and I strive, because together, we can conquer whatever we set our hearts to do, for she is the driving force right beside me!


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On Feb 12th, 2014, I got an email from Google AdSense stating:
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Say what?! I have been running the site in question since 2003. The content and mechanics of the site have remained virtually unchanged for a decade. So, I'd love to know why it's suddenly in violation after all of this time, so I'm sure they'll tell me why they are breaking our contractual agreement:
We're limited in the amount of information we can provide about your specific violation. We understand this can be frustrating for you, but we've taken these precautionary measures because intentional violators can use this information to circumvent our detection systems.
Oh. So, you can accuse me of wrong-doing without providing any evidence. Nice. Well, oh-great Google, what can I do to appease you?
In some cases, publishers can make significant changes to correct the violation and are willing to comply with the AdSense program policies (google.com/adsense/policies). For this reason, we offer an appeals process as an opportunity to work with you to resolve the issue. To help you with the process, we've created a list of the top reasons for account closure for you to review before submission at http://support.google.com/adsense/bin/answer.py?answer=2660562. Please be sure to provide a thorough analysis in your appeal, which you can submit at https://support.google.com/adsense/bin/request.py?contact_type=appeal_form and we will follow up accordingly.
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Oh. So, I am supposed to guess what I did wrong and convince it was an accident? Where is a witch when you need one. Alright, so now what?
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Oh. So, I didn't guess the magic number, and I lose. What was the magic number?
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Oh. So, you don't have to even accuse me of anything concrete in the end. Well, at least you will pay out my outstanding balance, right?
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Oh. So, you are going to keep that money, but I don't understand, so don't thank me for it. Oh well, hopefully we can work together again in the future, considering the 6-figures I earned for you.
Note that AdSense publishers whose accounts are disabled for violations of our Terms and Conditions are not eligible for further participation in AdSense. For this reason, you may not open new accounts.
When I started AirAIM many moons ago, I never thought it would be a money-maker of any kind, however it did receive a lot of traffic, and Google was happy to pay me for it. I funded a massive expansion of AirAIM over the years to proportions that I had not ever dreamed. So, I can't be entirely bitter about the whole thing. However, there is a lesson here about anyone depending on Google AdSense to balance their budget: don't!
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I found the funniest ad the other day. It read: "When Mom says not to fuss, she's testing you!"
Okay, I guess it's only funny if you have ever been the unsuspecting "victim" of this particular charade… In that case, you know better than to just let the day pass quietly. I, on the other hand, would love nothing more than a quiet day to myself. NO FUSS needed. I am serious!
Weeeell... maybe a little fuss would be nice. A nice brunch out? Flowers? A few more iTunes credits for some books I've been sampling? Something sparkly?
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We at The North Korea Blog are heading back to the DPRK next week for round two of some world-class totalitarian theatre. Empty highways, wet shooting ranges and disturbingly intimate conversations with locals are calling us back to the hermit kingdom.
Besides, this is the year that North Korea becomes a "strong and prosperous nation." We couldn't miss that, could we?
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this time around, just six months after our first trip.
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This course teaches how to make sound investment decisions through in-depth knowledge of the financial markets, rigorous analytical thinking and precise mathematical derivation. Included is a comprehensive set of lecture notes for all 23 lectures to explain core concepts. Also, students gain hands-on experience with optimization, data analysis, and other quantitative techniques by completing the five group assignments.
The focus of this course is on financial theory and empirical evidence for making investment decisions. Topics include: portfolio theory; equilibrium models of security prices (including the capital asset pricing model and the arbitrage pricing theory); the empirical behavior of security prices; market efficiency; performance evaluation; and behavioral finance.
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Booking Tickets Online
The Royal Court aims to make as many tickets as possible available online, including concession prices and day seats. The pages for current and upcoming productions link directly to our ticketing system, so that customers can check availability and book seats in just a few clicks.
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Choosing your date
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Every online transaction requires an email address, customer name and basic contact information, which are held within a Royal Court account. Creating an account is quick and free, and once you are registered you will be able to use the same email address and password to login again.
If you have booked online with the Royal Court before, you will already have an account with us. Go to My Account (at the top right of each page):
Enter your email address and Royal Court password, and click LOGIN.
Note – the Royal Court's ticketing system changed in November 2010, so your previous login and password may have been reset. If you cannot login, or cannot remember your most recent password, enter your email address and select Forgotten your password? A new password will be emailed to you immediately.
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- If you are a new user, simply select New Customer? You will then be asked to enter your personal details. Note that certain fields (First Name, Last Name, Email address, Contact Number (i.e. your preferred telephone number) and Password) are required for all users; all others, such as Date of Birth and Mobile number, are optional and can be left blank if preferred. Click NEXT.
- If you have a UK postcode, enter it into the box and select FIND. A list of all addresses relevant to that postcode will then appear, from which you can select your address. You can then make changes to this (e.g. adding a flat number) if required. Alternatively select I will enter my address myself to write your full address without referencing the Post Office database. Note – only UK addresses can be generated by the FIND button. Customers outside the UK should select to enter my address myself.
- You will then be asked about your account preferences and whether you would like to receive information from the Royal Court by email, post, and from third-party arts organisations. Tick the boxes you are happy with and select CREATE MY ACCOUNT.
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You can access a list of performances from the Home page by clicking 'BOOKING' on the far-right of each show title; or via the What's On pages for each production, by clicking on the DATES & TICKETS tab.
You will then see a list of dates, with any useful information (e.g, 'Captioned performance' or 'Concessions available') listed alongside the performances. If tickets are available, there will be a BOOKING button on the far-right; if only a few tickets are remaining for a performance, this button will automatically change to LIMITED AVAILABILITY. A button which reads SOLD OUT means that no further tickets are available. Click on a booking button to buy or view tickets.
Note – the Limited Availability warning may continue to appear for a short time on performances with no tickets remaining. Always click on the button to view the seating plan and find out exactly what seats, if any, are still available.
Monday Tickets
Tickets for Monday performances are released at 9am online and demand can be extremely high. Demand for shows in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs is often higher as there is a lower capacity in the auditorium. For these tickets in our Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, there is a limit of 2 tickets per person.
Please refresh the DATES AND TICKETS tab at 9am and as soon as the DAY SEATS message changes to BOOKING you will be able to access the performance. This will become active at 9am. You will need to refresh the page to see the changed link.
Please be aware that many customers aim to book online at this time, and tickets for Upstairs productions often sell out within 60 seconds, and for Downstairs productions within 10 minutes. There is a chance that some patrons may release tickets from their basket after their initial selection, so please keep trying to avoid disappointment.
Selecting a concession
- Check the terms and conditions of each concessionary price, and whether it is available online. These should be printed on all our publicity material, and can be found in the grey box beneath the list of performances on the Whats On pages. Note that some concessions are limited to particular price bands (e.g. top price only) – the eligibility of prices is displayed beneath the seating plan.
- Select your seats from the seating plan/price list and press CONTINUE.
- Select the concession you require from the drop-down 'Type' list. If the price you require does not appear here, you may have selected a seat that is not eligible for the discount. Click 'Change My Seats' to try again.
Note – Currently only Student, Over 60s, Equity/BECTU, Unemployed and Under 26s concessions can be booked online. Patrons with access requirements, or patrons wishing to see the captions or receive the best reception for audio description, should contact the Box Office directly on 020 7565 5000 so that the sales team can advise on the most suitable seats.
Using a Promo Code
- Check the terms and conditions of each special offer, and whether it is available online. These should be printed on all our publicity material.
- Select your seats from the seating plan/price list and press CONTINUE.
- Select the appropriate price from the drop-down 'Type' list and press CONTINUE.
- Under savings, enter your promo code and press APPLY CODE. The code will then appear in your basket and reduce any eligible tickets. If nothing is discounted, try clicking REMOVE CODE and entering the code again – you may have mis-typed it. If the code still does not work, check the eligibility for the offer and ensure you have the right criteria. If the code is for an active offer then a link will appear in the savings panel: click this to read the full terms. If there is no link, you have entered an invalid or expired code.
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- Enter your email address and password, and click ENTER. See above for instructions on logging in correctly.
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Royal Court Gift Vouchers
An online gift voucher can be purchased for any amount up to £1000. When purchasing a gift voucher it is possible to send it to yourself or directly to a recipients email address. You can also specify the date that the Gift Voucher will be emailed to the recipient (within 12 months of the purchase date).
The Gift Voucher can be redeemed online at the Checkout stage or direct with the Box Office at the Royal Court. If not redeemed, our Gift Vouchers will expire 12 months after the day it was sent.
Gift Vouchers can only be redeem through the Box Office and unfortunately are not currently accepted by our Cafe Bar or Bookshop.
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GREENCASTLE — A 2-year-old girl was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Antrim Township Thursday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police, who said her car seat was improperly installed. Police said Randy L. Barnhart Jr., 29, of Hagerstown was driving a westbound 2003 Ford Explorer at 6:28 p.m. when it ran a stop sign at the intersection of Wingerton and Hollowell Church roads. His sport-utility vehicle collided with a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette driven by Lucille Martin, 38, also of Hagerstown. Martin and two children in her vehicle, the 2-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl, were taken to Meritus Medical Center where the 2-year-old was pronounced dead. Police said the girl was riding in a car seat that was "improperly fixed to the car." Martin and the 6-year-old girl suffered moderate injuries in the crash. Barnhart was not injured, and has not been criminally charged.
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EPA Connects Dots Between Groundwater Contamination and Fracking in Wyoming
Steve Horn | December 8, 2011
By Steve Horn • Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 14:41
The tables turned on the gas industry today with the release of a new report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) connecting the dots between fracking and groundwater contamination in the state of Wyoming, located in the hear tof the Niobrara Shale basin.
The report is sure to leave many saying, "Well, duh!" and also asking, "What took them so long?" The perils of fracking for gas in the Niobrara Shale were made famous long ago by Debra Anderson's documenary "Split Estate."
Report Comes on Heels of Citizen Action in Dimock, PA
The Wyoming report comes on the heels of a large citizen action involving a water delivery to 12 Dimock, Pennsylvania families, led by "Gasland" Director Josh Fox and actor Mark Ruffalo. The action centered around another case of water contaminated by Cabot Oil and Gas. Cabot was delivering clean drinking water since 2008 to the families after it contaminated their water, but recently, the Pennsylvania DEP ordered that Cabot was no longer responsible for transporting water to these families.
Put another way, cases of water contamination are nothing "new."
In fact, EPA first tied fracking to contaminated underground sources of drinking water in 1987. In a 25-year old investigative report, discovered by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Earthjustice, the EPA outlines how fracking for shale gas contaminated a domestic water well in West Virginia.
More recently, four Duke University scientists released a study in May 2011 linking methane contamination to groundwater on fracking sites.


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Appropriately titled "Fartzenegger," this supercut does not, technically, include four minutes of Arnold actually farting, per se. It does, however, make it disturbingly clear that Arnold has made quite the career out of contorting his face into expressions similar to ones you might make will passing gas.
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Dyn finds that charging for a formerly free service is no way to get online fans
Slashdot, the geek news site, included Dyn's announcement on its home page alongside items about data-retention laws in Europe, 3-D printed drones and science questions such as "Why are we made of matter instead of antimatter?" It drew a lot of attention: 239 reader comments at last count, many of them with included lists of firms that still offer a free dynamic DNS service, alongside commentary about Dyn selling out.
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Issue No.06 - June (1989 vol.22)
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DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/2.30718

Research focused on the development and experimental validation of intelligent control techniques for autonomous mobile robots able to plan and perform a variety of assigned tasks in unstructured environments is presented. In particular, an autonomous mobile robot, HERMIES-IIB intelligence experiment series, is described. It is a self-powered, wheel-driven platform containing an onboard 16-node Ncube hypercube parallel processor interfaced to effectors and sensors through a VME-based system containing a Motorola 68020 processor, a phased sonar array, dual manipulator arms, and multiple cameras. Research on navigation and learning is examined.

C.R. Weisbin, G. de Saussure, J.R. Einstein, F.G. Pin, E. Heer, "Autonomous Mobile Robot Navigation and Learning", Computer, vol.22, no. 6, pp. 29-35, June 1989, doi:10.1109/2.30718


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AbstractSustainability, as a new platform for debating sustainable development, drawing on a range of disciplinary perspectives and knowledges, provides an opportunity to ask some searching questions about this concept. This short paper seeks to remind ourselves of some of the questions we might ask (recognizing that there are also many others). It asks, in particular, about the organisation of work in contemporary societies and the sorts of relations to nature to which this gives rise; the sorts of knowledges which may help us to become more sustainable in our use of natural resources; the most useful modes of knowledge organization, transfer and dissemination for sustainability; and whether 'sustainability' is only or primarily about sustaining nature, or whether it must also include trying to create and sustain a certain kind of society.
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Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test accurately identifies liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
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Assessment of liver fibrosis is important in determining prognosis and evaluating interventions. Due to limitations of accuracy and patient hazard of liver biopsy, non-invasive methods have been sought to provide information on liver fibrosis, including the European liver fibrosis (ELF) test, shown to have good diagnostic accuracy for the detection of moderate and severe fibrosis. Access to independent cohorts of patients has provided an opportunity to explore if this test could be simplified. This paper reports the simplification of the ELF test and its ability to identity severity of liver fibrosis in external validation studies in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Paired biopsy and serum samples from 347 naïve patients with CHC in three independent cohorts were analysed. Diagnostic performance characteristics were derived (AUROC, sensitivity and specificity, predictive values), and clinical utility modelling performed to determine the proportion of biopsies that could have been avoided if ELF test was used in this patient group. It was possible to simplify the original ELF test without loss of performance and the new algorithm is reported. The simplified ELF test was able to predict severe fibrosis [pooled AUROC of 0.85 (95% CI 0.81-0.89)] and using clinical utility modelling to predict severe fibrosis (Ishak stages 4-6; METAVIR stages 3 and 4) 81% of biopsies could have been avoided (65% correctly). Issues of spectrum effect in diagnostic test evaluations are discussed. In chronic hepatitis C a simplified ELF test can detect severe liver fibrosis with good accuracy.
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