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Grant meeting planned
FREMONT - A third-round grant meeting is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca Solid Waste District office, 1875 E. State St., Fremont. Registration is required to attend.
OSS is to offer grants in the third round of the competitive funding program for this year. Eligible participants are required to attend a meeting prior to submitting an application
The grant program's main priority is to set up recycling programs for educational institutions, non-profit organizations, townships, cities and villages in Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca counties.
Guidelines are available online at www.recycleoss.org.
Local group to host gun show
Sandusky River Coon Hunters is hosting a gun show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 30 at the clubhouse, 7325 W. TR 131, next to Walnut Grove Campground.
The show is to feature guns, knives, hunting clothes, fishing supplies, archery equipment and other outdoor gear.
Tables for vendors are $15 per 8 feet. Contact Jeff Harper for more information at (419) 618-8340.
Admission fee is $3 per person.
Equestrian poker run slated
BLOOMVILLE - Tiffin University Equestrian Team and Seneca County Park District are sponsoring the fourth annual equestrian poker run/walk Sept. 29 at Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve, south of Bloomville on SR 19.
Registration is at noon and the run begins at 1 p.m. Fee is $10 per rider and $5 per walker.
For more information, contact Julie Vogel at (419) 389-2090.
Deer archery season coming
COLUMBUS - About 205,000 bow hunters are expected to participate in the statewide archery deer hunting season opening Sept. 29, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
During last year's four-month archery season, bow hunters harvested 82,732 deer, a decrease of 3 percent from the previous year.
Deer hunters are required to have a valid hunting license and a valid deer permit. This year, the $15 antlerless deer permit will be valid Sept. 29-Nov. 25 in zones A, B and C. The $15 antlerless permit may be purchased until Nov. 25.
Archery season remains open through Feb. 3 including the week of deer-gun season Nov. 26-Dec. 2 and Dec. 15- 16.
A detailed list of rules can be found online at www.wildohio.com.
Birding event this weekend
Erie and Ottawa counties are hosting Lake Erie Wing Watch Family weekend Saturday and Sunday for people who like birds and nature and like to be outdoors.
Most events are free, but some require registration.
There will be multiple events going on at various locations in Erie County: Back to The Wild, Old Woman Creek, Erie Metro Parks and Kelleys Island; and Ottawa County: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and at Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island.
For more information, contact Mary at (419) 898-0960, ext. 31 or visit www.lakeeriewingwatch.com.
Applications for beaver, otter hunts taken through Oct. 15
COLUMBUS - Beaver and river otter trapping on public land requires a special permit, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. Controlled trapping opportunities on 75 wildlife areas, state parks and other publicly managed lands statewide are to be awarded through a system of random drawings.
Applicants may apply online or print an application and mail it with fees, and applications may be obtained from district offices.
The application period is to be Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Fee is $3 per event. Trappers may apply for each event once annually.
For bid proposal forms and other information, contact the Division of Wildlife District 3 office at (330) 644-2293.


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As the San Francisco Giants clinched the World Series title, I was ecstatic as most long-time central California baseball fans were! 55 years is a long time to wait for a World Series title – years of San Francisco Giant memories, from memorizing the starting lineups, collecting baseball cards, attending games and checking the box scores daily for their statistics. I was (and am) a giant, Giants fan!
Watching the games reminded me of peddling my tricycle down the lane from our farmhouse to my grandparents' home. We would sit at the kitchen table listening to KNBR-68, Giants radio for the two-hour-plus baseball game. Sitting still for that long was indeed a task for this 4 year old. Living an hour away from San Francisco, we were huge Giants fans and would take in a few games each year. As I got older, I would go to Candlestick Park for Kodak Camera Day so I could see all the players close up and take pictures of my favorites. My aunt and uncle had season tickets, and it would be my birthday present each year.
At right, Baseball Hall of Fame member, Frank Robinson, who was manager of the San Francisco Giants at the time, poses with a loyal Giant fan at Candlestick Park.
I always enjoyed playing baseball at home on the farm, too. With only three children in the family, having a baseball game was not an easy task. The center of the farm was the ball diamond. First base was the corner of the milk barn, and third base was a carefully placed calf hutch. While the bases were not 90 feet apart, they were all of 50 feet, so it was quite a workout. Dad wore his huge glove from his high school baseball days.
Each year the local Holstein groups in California would form baseball teams and there would be a state Holstein baseball tournament. It was a one-day picnic and social gathering for family members of all ages. Gloves and bats would be recovered from dust-ridden closets to display the baseball skills of these dairymen. Way back then (three decades ago) I thought some of the "farmer players" were past their prime, but two of them still play baseball on community teams to this day!
My love of baseball was nurtured, not by the game itself, but from the memories it created with family members. Listening to the game, heading to the ballpark, and playing in the yard with all of them are the best parts of my baseball memories. After the game last night, my two siblings and I shared in the excitement, even living in three different states. We called each other to extend the celebration of the long-overdue victory.
Do you take time from your hectic schedule on the dairy to make memories with your family and friends? I remember, when I was young, all the work had to be done, but Dad always found some time to throw the ball around so farm kids could make homegrown memories, too.
As the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, when families commonly gather, what activities are you planning? Will you remember them 10, 20 or 30 years into the future?


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Medicyte and Reinnervate are pooling their expertise to generate three-dimensional cell-based assay technologies for use in drug development and disease research. The partnership combines Medicyte's upcyte® technology for promoting the proliferation of primary cell types with Reinnervate's Alvetex®Scaffold material for enabling the growth of cells in more physiologically relevant three-dimensional formations.
The firms claim that combining both technologies will provide a more predictive culture model without the limitations of cell supply. "The ability of 3-D cells to better predict in vivo responses to therapeutic and environmental challenges makes Alvetex scaffold technology an important new tool for scientists," remarks Stefan Przyborski, Ph.D., Reinnervate's CSO.
Medicyte is specialized in the controlled, scalable propagation and standardization of primary cell products. Its upcyte and vericyte technologies are used to drive primary cells into proliferation to allow controlled and reversible bypass of cell cycle–control mechanisms without inducing immortalization, uncontrolled cell growth, or changing the typical phenotype. Upcytes are genetically engineered upregulated primary cells generated using a viral gene transfer system to introduce proliferation genes. The vericyte technology involves adding proliferation factors into the culture medium to induce a reversible state of proliferation in differentiated, otherwise nonproliferating primary cells. The vericyte approach is essentially reversible as withdrawal of the added factors allows the cells to return to their original, nonproliferating state.
Medicyte has already developed a wide range of upcyted cell types and offers the technology through licensing or fee-for-service agreements. The firm also offers human hepatocyte, mvEC, and keratinocyte upcyte kits and cells. At the beginning of July Medicyte announced it will be coordinating an EC-funded consortium, Re-Liver, which has been established to generate a biomimetic liver for use as transplantable tissue for treating metabolic disorders and potentially as an alternative for solid organ transplantation.
Reinnverate has developed its alvetex platform to enable 3-D cell culture to be carried out in any conventional cell culture facility without the need for specialized equipment or additional media and reagents. Made from the same polystyrene material as standard 2-D cell culture plasticware, the alvetex scaffold has been designed with geometry and dimensions that mimic a typical in vivo cellular environment, such that cells are never more than 100 µm from a source of nutrients and gasses. The firm claims cells grown using alvetex form complex 3-D tissue cultures which more closely mimic normal in vivo cell growth and tissue formation than conventional techniques.
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Significant events in the life of D.L. Moody, Moody Bible Institute and related ministries.
Created by MoodyBibleInstitute on Sep 7, 2010
Last updated: 01/17/14 at 03:21 PM
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Dr. Paul Nyquist, president of Moody Bible Institute, and his son Carson Nyquist recently published their first book with Moody Publishers, The Post-Church Christian. In it, they discuss why so many millennials are walking away from the Church and how each generation can, together, help them to reconnect.
As a millennial, Carson examines the difficulties his generation has relating to and appreciating the Church. "This book provided the opportunity for me to tell my story and continue the conversation in the Church." Carson discusses the tension between his generation's love for Jesus but disillusionment with the Church. He addresses issues such as judgmentalism, Christian liberties, and engagement with the culture instead of separation.
Dr. Paul Nyquist is a baby boomer steeped in a more traditional view of church and culture. In his response to Carson, he cautions about a departure from all that the Church is. "It is vital for the future of the church that these two mammoth generations understand their cultural and generational differences and move forward together." He urges millennials to consider the strong foundation of the church even if the expressions of it aren't to their liking.
The Post-Church Christian is a significant contribution to the Church and culture as both transition from baby-boomer leadership to the millennial generation. Both authors, pointed in their opinions and arguments, are centered on representing Jesus to the culture. The book also provides a snapshot into how the conversation between generations can take place.
Moody Distance Learning (MDL) began offering a fully online, 36-hour Master of Arts in Applied Biblical Studies (MAABS) degree, the first in its history. This innovative program brings Moody's graduate-level education to students in a convenient and accelerated format, giving them the opportunity to earn an advanced ministry degree online in less than two years.
While small radio stations across the country were struggling to stay on the air due to rising broadcasting costs in the early '80s, Moody Radio Chicago was innovating with newly emerging satellite technology to expand the reach of Christian radio. In May 1982, Moody Radio Network (originally, Moody Broadcasting Network) debuted as the first Christian satellite radio service, and 30 years later it continues to innovate and offer compelling programming filled with solid, biblical insight and creative expressions of faith.
Moody Radio officially launched its new Internet player on Monday, July 25, replacing the previous version which had been in use for approximately five years. The new player allows for a much wider audience to stream Moody Radio online by using Adobe Flash Player which is fully compatible with Windows and Mac computers.
Starting with Founder's Week and featuring events throughout the year, Moody celebrates its 125th anniversary.
Jan. 1, 2010, Michigan Theological Seminary merged with Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School to become Moody Theological Seminary–Michigan.
With its Bible-centered evangelical core beliefs, MTS–Michigan is committed to providing its students with rigorous academic training. MTS–Michigan trains its students to be theologically prepared and spiritually mature leaders who will serve the church community in Michigan and throughout the world.
Moody Graduate School becomes Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School.
Dr. Paul Nyquist was unanimously appointed as the ninth president of Moody Bible Institute on April 15, 2009. Possessing more than 18 years of ministry and leadership experience, Nyquist previously served as president and CEO of Avant Ministries. Prior to Avant, he pastored two churches in the Midwest and taught as an adjunct professor at Grace University and Phoenix Seminary. He was also a member of the board of directors for Avant (formerly Gospel Missionary Union), Philadelphia Biblical University and CrossGlobal Link (formerly IFMA). His first book, There Is No Time, was published in 2007. It is written as a missionary fable to help communicate the concept of short-cycle church planting, a new missionary philosophy currently implemented by Avant Ministries.
Moody Distance Learning Center shortens name to Moody Distance Learning.
The Five Love Languages, by Moody alumnus Dr. Gary Chapman, makes the New York Times Best Seller list
Moody Bible Institute - Spokane begins operation as a full branch campus under the undergraduate school.
Moody - Spokane offers many bachelor's degree programs, including Biblical Studies, Missionary Aviation Technology, Biblical Exposition, Intercultural Ministry and Youth Ministry.
in 2005, Moody Aviation was relocated across the country to its current site in Spokane, Wash. The new facility partners with Spokane Community College and employs faculty from top mission aviation agencies.
Dr. Michael J. Easley became the eighth president of Moody Bible Institute on March 1, 2005. A gifted Bible teacher and church leader, Easley shared the same passion for ministry, heart for people and love for God that have distinguished previous Moody presidents for more than 120 years. His commitment to the word of God in an ever-shifting world was evident in the development of Easley's 24-minute daily radio program, inContext with Michael Easley. inContext was designed to help listeners take a fresh approach to grapple with truth through sound biblical exposition, tangible illustrations and real-life insights. He also served as host of Moody Presents, a 26-minute teaching program featuring the music of Moody Bible Institute student groups.
After 103 years of publication, the magazine came to a close, due in part to the increasing number of Christian magazines on the market and the growing accessibility of information online. In the magazine's final edition, Joseph M. Stowell, former president of Moody Bible Institute, said MOODY magazine expressed the very heart of Moody's ministry. MOODY came alongside Christians, challenging them to think biblically, serve faithfully, and share their faith effectively.
MOODY magazine was honored with the Award of Excellence by the Evangelical Press Association.
In 2003, Moody Press changed its name to Moody Publishers to acknowledge the multimedia aspect of the organization.
Moody Correspondence School changes its name to Moody Distance Learning Center.
In January 2000, Moody Correspondence School pioneered a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies degree available completely online. Since 2000, an online Associate of Biblical Studies degree and an online Certificate of Biblical Studies for graduate and undergraduate students have also been offered.
Moody Radio purchased radio stations WXXP FM and WHUT AM in Anderson, Ind., from Anderson Radio G.P. of Anderson, Ind. The change in ownership brought the inspirational Christian format of Moody Radio to Central Indiana using the call letters WGNR 97.9 FM and WGNR 1470 AM. Broadcasting from these stations began on Jan. 26, 1998.
The two stations focus on Indianapolis and Central Indiana, an eight-county metro area, reaching 2.2 million individuals. Stations WGNR 97.9 FM and WGNR 1470 AM reach the greater Indianapolis area.
Moody Radio Indiana's four other stations in Central Indiana, WIWC 91.7 FM (Kokomo), WHPL 89.9 FM (West Lafayette), WFOF 90.1 FM (Covington) and WMBL 88.1 FM(Mitchell), are programmed in conjunction with WGNR 97.9 FM.
In 1997, Moody Correspondence School began offering a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies degree.
MBI Begins offering classes in Spokane, Wash. as Moody Northwest Center for External Studies
Dr. Wesley Stafford, president and CEO of Compassion International, earned a diploma from the Moody Bible Institute in 1970. He joined Compassion more than 30 years ago, becoming its president and CEO in 1993.
Moody Bible Institute receives regional accreditation from (NCACHE) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
WMBV began broadcasting Aug. 15, 1988 from Dixons Mills, Ala. Since 1988, Moody Radio South has grown to include four stations. The first of these, WMBU, is a 100,000 watt station located in Lake, Miss. and started in 1997. In 2005, WMFT began broadcasting in the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Ala. area. Most recently, WRNF in Selma, Ala. began broadcasting in December 2007.
Moody Bible Institute continues to publish Today in the Word, a free monthly devotional guide that began in 1988 as a gift thanking the supporters of Moody Bible Institute and Moody Radio. Today in the Word has now been provided for over 20 years and is designed to encourage and grow an individual's faith.
Each edition of Today in the Word includes readings from Scripture, a daily verse, illustrations and practical application. The devotional is distributed to prisons, shelters, churches and to anyone who requests a monthly copy.
Dr. Joseph M. Stowell became president in 1987. Dedicated to equipping the next generation of Christian leaders, Moody added several strategic undergraduate programs, including majors in Applied Linguistics, Family Ministry, Sports Ministry, Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL), Urban Ministry and Women's Ministry. Moody received regional accreditation in 1989. During Stowell's tenure, applications for enrollment moved to record levels and efforts were made to increase minority representation in the Moody faculty, student body and employee population. The undergraduate school underwent a comprehensive curriculum revision to prepare students for ministry in a changing world. The Moody Graduate School continued to grow, online education was launched and Moody Broadcasting Network expanded from 11 to 33 owned and operated radio stations.
In 1982, Moody Radio began a satellite-fed network enabling communications across America. Today, the network's potential audience has increased to well over 30 million people and more than one million listeners each week.
In 1982, the Moody Evening School began offering students an Adult Bible Studies Certificate. Two years later, students taking college credit courses could earn an Associate of Arts degree, later changed to the Associate of Science in Biblical Studies degree.
Moody Radio South Florida, 89.3 FM, was born out of the vision of several Chicago businessmen and South Florida residents who knew that the area was populated by seasonal "snow birds" from other states where Moody Radio was available.
From its location in Boynton Beach, Moody Radio South Florida continues to reach this densely-populated region up and down the east coast, from the metropolitan areas of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach northward to Stuart. It also reaches eastward toward the Western Bahamas and westward to communities bordering Lake Okeechobee.
Beginning in 1977, WKES has proclaimed the gospel throughout the Tampa Bay area. In 1999, Moody Radio purchased WKZM in Sarasota, which began repeating the WKES signal. In 2003, two other stations owned by Moody also began simulcasting WKES programming; they were WSOR in Naples and WHGN in Crystal River. Moody Radio Florida became a regional station heard throughout Central and Southwest Florida.
In 1973, Moody Bible Institute was approached (among other entities) about buying KMBI-AM and KMBI-FM in Spokane, Wash. Moody Bible Institute to purchased these facilities, and the stations officially signed on as Moody Radio stations on July 1, 1974.
Moody Radio Northwest can be heard in Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, Eastern Oregon, Western Montana, British Columbia and Alberta, Canada and via Star Choice satellite, in Nova Scotia.
Moody Evening School opens its first off-campus location.
In 1971, the mantle of leadership passed to Dr. George Sweeting, the first and only president to have also attended the school. Sweeting led Moody in its goal of meeting the spiritual needs of a changing society. During his administration, the evening school opened 21 off-campus locations, the Pastors' Conference began, the number of Moody-owned radio stations increased, and Moody Broadcasting Network and Moody Graduate School became part of the Institute.
In 1969, Moody Aviation moved all operations to Elizabethton, Tennessee
Moody Radio Quad Cities was established in 1960 between Coal Valley and Orion, Ill. The station was granted the call letters WDLM after D.L. Moody, the founder of Moody Bible Institute.
Moody Radio Quad Cities went on the air April 3, 1960 on WDLM AM 960. Twenty years later, January 20, 1980, WDLM-FM began broadcasting at 89.3.
Moody Radio Quad Cities is also rebroadcast on translator heard at 102.3 FM in Fairfield, Iowa and is heard world-wide online.
Moody Radio Cleveland was established in 1958 at the initiative of local individuals interested in a non-commercial radio ministry proclaiming Jesus Christ from northeast Ohio. Their vision was to share Jesus Christ with the unchurched and to provide encouragement and spiritual growth to Christians. Moody Radio Cleveland is said to be the second Christian FM station to be established in the United States (after Moody Radio Chicago). The name of the organizing group, Christian Radio Fellowship, led to the station call letters, WCRF. The station now has about 150,000 listeners weekly in northeast Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania and southern Ontario, listening to the main signal at 103.3 FM, four repeater stations and two translators.
In 1950, Moody Aviation transferred operations to Wood Dale Airport, located 20 miles west of Chicago's Loop. Moody Bible Institute purchased the airport, and it became known as "Moody Wood Dale Airport." During this period, the school's primary training aircraft was the Piper Cub.
Upon the death of Houghton in 1947, Moody trustees turned to Dr. William Culbertson, then dean, to become president. Under Culbertson, the school curriculum was strengthened, a degree program was adopted, and an extensive building program was undertaken. Missionary technical courses, including aviation and radio, took their place in the curriculum.
In 1946, Moody Aviation began, setting up operations at Elmhurst Airport near Chicago. In the beginning, courses included Morse code, meteorology (since pilots would be their own judges of weather conditions), and photography (to tell compelling stories in pictures, so that congregations at home would have a better idea of mission activities).
The first film produced by Moody Institute of Science, God of Creation, was released in 1946 and caused an immediate sensation. It included a number of innovations in cinematography and technology. Dr. Irwin Moon used his own time-lapse technique with many natural phenomena to document the way plants grow. His cameras produced the first color film of the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into swallowtail butterfly. The technique and content of God of Creation would go on to typify later MIS films. Albert Einstein, Walt Disney and President Richard Nixon would go on to praise later MIS science films. MIS produced 23 science films in all, ranging from subjects like atomic energy, sea life, animal instincts, the human heart and bloodstream, the senses and seed dispersal.
Moody Institute of Science was founded by Dr. Irwin Moon, an enthusiastic preacher, positive that science would confirm--not deny--God's presence. A science laboratory was opened to study natural phenomena and to record the findings on film and present them in live demonstrations, in order to show God's creative power in nature. MIS would go on to distribute 62 educational films, 10 missionary/Christian life films and 28 children's films. Sermons from Science demonstrations were performed at 6 World's Fairs, two Olympic Games and universities across the country.
In 1941, Bible Institute Colportage Association became Moody Press.


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Man in critical condition after SW OKC stabbing
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A man is in critical condition Wednesday after he was stabbed in Southwest Oklahoma City.
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Officers say the incident began as a fight between two people inside an apartment complex near the Interstate 240 service road and South Santa Fe Avenue.
Investigators say it is unclear whether the injured man was the aggressor in the altercation. A large area was taped off with crime scene tape for several hours overnight.
No one is in custody at this time, according to police.
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EAST LIVERPOOL - The Ohio Lottery Commission has pulled the plug on the lottery terminal at a local retail operation, where an investigation is on-going.
Local police confirmed they were called to the Convenient Food Mart on Lisbon Street Sept. 19 and were posted outside the store while officials of the Ohio Lottery Commission were inside.
According to a detective, one of the commission representatives came outside and told customers the store was closed for the day.
A commission spokesman said Wednesday the store is not selling lottery tickets at this time, and its equipment was shut off Sept. 19 with an "open case" pending.
Although the spokesman declined to discuss specific details of why the terminal was closed down, she said there is a current investigation but that no one has been charged.
She said any retailer charged in connection with lottery crimes would be indicted by the county's grand jury, "typically charged with felonies." If an owner of a retail business is found guilty of such a crime, he or she would lose the license to sell lottery products.
The commission spokesman said representatives have a long-standing inspection program across the state, with some inspections random but the majority based on complaints from customers, sales reps and others.
Owner of the Lisbon Street convenience store is Saleah M. Sahmawi, who the lottery spokesman said has been a lottery retailer at that location since Sept. 7, 2011.
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United States v. Seeger 303 F.2d 478
Court opinion from 1962 decision in which Pete Seeger's Contempt of Congress conviction was overturned. His lawyers were NLG members Paul Ross and Samuel Koenigsberg.
Related: United States v. Seeger 180 FSupp 467 (Seeger convicted of Contempt of Congress). Seeger was represented by NLG members Paul Ross and Leonard Boudin.


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When a young pitcher from DeLand first stepped foot on to the mound at Citi Field in New York on May 15, few were familiar with the name on the jersey.
Rookie Jacob deGrom was making an emergency start for the New York Mets, who were running low on healthy arms at the time. After the lanky, long-haired kid from Stetson tossed a four-hit, one-run game against the Yankees, people started paying attention.
Since that first start deGrom has been the most consistent starter in the Mets rotation. Although his record is just 6-5, that is deceptive. During his first few starts he was a victim of little run support from the woeful Mets offense. But since getting his first win on June 21 at Miami, deGrom has been on a roll and seems to be improving with each start.
He has earned a victory in five consecutive starts while posting a 2.33 ERA. Over his in his last 10 games he has struck out 62 batters while walking only 17. Through 15 starts in his career, deGrom has a 2.77 ERA in 94.1 innings of work with 90 strikeouts and, in addition to earning a National League Player of the Week award, deGrom was named NL Rookie of the Month for July and has vaulted himself into the conversation for Rookie of the Year.
The 6-4 righty hopes to continue pitching well in August, which started with a no-hit bid against Jake Peavy and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Chances are that his starts will be limited down the stretch by a Mets team looking to protect what may be a very valuable commodity for future seasons.
In Northeast Ohio, another former Stetson pitcher has been on fire as well. Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians has been spectacular in his past three starts, going the distance twice and allowing only two runs while striking out a whopping 25 batters. Kluber's 2.55 ERA and 177 strikeouts are both good enough for the top 10 in the American League. Kluber is 12-6 this season and hasn't recorded a loss since June 30th, posting a 4-0 mark in five July starts with a 1.54 ERA.
Down in the Southeast, former Stetson infielder Chris Johnson is beginning to heat up at the plate after a slow start to the 2014 season. Johnson, a career .287 hitter who almost won the NL batting title hitting an outstanding .321 in 2013, hit just .240 in the first month of the 2014 season. Since that slow start, he has been red-hot. hitting .360 in the past week and .286 since the All-Star break.
Johnson hopes to continue his hot streak down the stretch as the Braves are in the hunt to win the National League East for a record 13th time.
Other Hatters in the Minor leagues include: Jake Boyd for the Class A Inland Empire 66ers (Angels), Ben Carhart of the Kane County Cougars Class A (Cubs), Lindsey Caughel of the Class A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers), Sam Kimmel of the Class A Delmarva Shorebirds (Orioles), Nick Rickles of the Class A Beloit Snappers (A's), Brian Bocock of the AAA Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), and Kurt Schluter of the Normal Cornbelters of the Frontier League.
Boyd is 1-2 with a 4.63 ERA in 25 relief appearances this year with 31 strikeouts. Carhart is batting .276 for Kane County in 96 games while learning a new position, catcher. He has four homers and 40 RBI on the year. Caughel, who plays in the same league as Boyd, has an 8-2 record in 10 games, with eight starts. He has a 2.44 ERA and has 60 strikeouts in 62.2 innings of work.
Kimmel has played in just 18 games this year while playing for three different teams in the Orioles system. He is hitting .232 in 56 at bats. Rickles, who preceded Kimmel as the catcher for the Hatters, has missed the entire season with an injury.
Bocock has played a total of 83 games, mostly at AAA Omaha. He is hitting .264 on the year.
Schluter is the only member of the 2014 Hatters playing professionally. He has appeared in five games on the mound, posting an 0-2 record with an 8.23 ERA.


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Early this morning, Celgene Corporation reported that the company's investigational drug Revlimid, also known as lenalidomide (and previously as CC-5013) has shown outstanding results in the treatment of relapsed or refractory myeloma in two Phase III clinical trials. Click here to see Celgene's press release.
The Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) responsible for overseeing these two trials found a statistically significant improvement in time to disease progression the primary endpoint of these Phase III trials in patients receiving Revlimid plus dexamethasone compared to patients receiving dexamethasone alone. The trials have been unblinded many months earlier than originally projected.
"This is enormously exciting news for myeloma patients, and it may be exciting news for many other cancer patients too," said Susie Novis, president of the International Myeloma Foundation. "Although we don't know the detailed results of these trials yet, we do know that:
"The IMF sincerely hopes that this drug can show similar levels of effectiveness in some other cancers where new treatments are so badly needed," Susie concluded.
Revlimid is not approved for clinical use in the US or anywhere else in the world. However, it previously demonstrated activity in the treatment of a subset of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a pre-leukemic blood disorder. Celgene is already in process of submitting an NDA for Revlimid based on these MDS data.
Celgene has now started talks with the FDA and with international regulatory authorities about potential approval of Revlimid for myeloma too. According to Jerome Zeldis, MD, PhD, "Following preliminary analysis we plan to use this data as the basis of a regulatory submission to the FDA and EMEA for Revlimid in previously treated multiple myeloma patients." Dr. Zeldis is Chief Medical Officer and VP, Medical Affairs at Celgene.
The Revlimid Phase III trials included patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Patients were randomized to receive Revlimid plus dexamethasone or dexamethasone alone. The trials enrolled 705 patients and were being conducted at 97 sites around the world. The trial design included a primary endpoint of time to disease progression calculated as the time from randomization to the first documentation of progressive disease based on Bladé myeloma response criteria.
Dr. Brian Durie, Chairman of the Board of the International Myeloma Foundation stated, "This announcement makes Revlimid the third new pharmaceutical agent, along with Thalomid and Velcade, to offer hope of extended survival for myeloma patients since late 1999. With progress coming at this pace, there is an increased probability that many myeloma patients and their families can look forward with optimism for even better treatments yet to come."
More about Revlimid...
This study, sponsored by Dr. Paul Richardson of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, was designed to answer a very important question in myeloma: In the era of novel drugs, is high-dose therapy (HDT) still necessary in the initial management of multiple myeloma in younger patients? In this study, the addition of HDT to conventional dose treatment (RVD) as compared to conventional-dose treatment (RVD) alone would be considered superior if it significantly prolongs progression-free survival by at least 9 months.
Revlimid from the Celgene Corporation was just approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat certain patients with a malignant blood condition called MDS.


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The Grosvenor Guest House and Self Catering is run by owner Debbie Smuts and Sue who go the extra mile in ensuring that your stay is always a memorable and pleasant experience.
Your welcome is always warm and friendly, your suite well prepared and immaculate. The personnel at The Grosvenor will ensure that anything which may not be to your complete satisfaction is attended to without delay.
Your hostesses are always available to assist you in making informed choices in restaurant venues, tourist attractions, car hire and will assist in travel arrangments where necessary.
Centrally located in Simon's Town high up against the mountain slopes, the Grosvenor Guest House offers you an ideal base from which to explore the Cape Point Route. A winding pathway from the guest house will take you down to the Main Road of Simon's Town and directly into the village with its myriad of interesting little clothing, jewellery, furniture, curio and bric-a-brac stores, coffee shops and restaurants.
At The Grosvenor Guest House we constantly strive to give you the highest standards in accommodation excellence. Accredited by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, you are assured of constantly high standards at our establishment.
Choose from our sea facing suites or self-catering cottages with private garden and sun-deck. Whatever your choice, The Grosvenor Guest House ensures that your stay will be a memorable one.
Officially called Simon's Town, home to South Africa'S Navy, is also known as Simonstown, as can be found in several print and film media.
Simon's Town was originally named Isselsteijn Bay from a Dutch East Indiaman of the same name who sheltered there in 1671 during a storm. Reports from this ships' crew filtered back to the Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel that the bay provided ideal shelter from the winter winds and storms of Table Bay.


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February is going to be a very busy month for Beyoncé.
The singer – who will perform at Super Bowl XLVII's halftime show on Feb. 3 – will be the subject of a feature length documentary on HBO, scheduled to premiere on Feb. 16, 2013, the network announced on Monday.
"Some of my favorite shows are on HBO, so I am excited that my film will be part of its bold programming. This film was so personal to me, it had to have the right home," the 16-time Grammy Award winner said in a statement.
Directed by Beyoncé, 31, herself, the film – which includes first-person footage shot by the singer on her laptop – provides "raw, unprecedented access" to the superstar's life as a businesswoman, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, wife and mother.
"Everybody knows Beyoncé's music, but few know Beyoncé the person," Michael Lombardo, president of programming at HBO said in a statement. "Along with electrifying footage of Beyoncé onstage, this unique special looks beyond the glamour to reveal a vibrant, vulnerable, unforgettable woman."
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From items forgotten in basements to cast-offs picked up at the thrift store, professional decorative artist Ann Marie Auricchio shows you furniture upcycling tips to transform ordinary objects. You'll learn faux finishing, distressing and cracking, how to use silver leaf, and sophisticated stencil and tape techniques. Ann Marie will also teach you how to identify styles and eras of furniture design, as well as the secrets to distinguishing which items are worthy of upcycling and which are better left untouched. Master the art of "upcycling" all types of household items quickly, easily and inexpensively!
Meet Ann Marie Auricchio, whose 20-year career as a scenic artist and decorative painter has taken her from Broadway to Hollywood - but she loves nothing more than taking a beat-up old object and making it beautiful.
What catches your eye? What shapes, colors and styles do you want to surround yourself with? This essential lesson shows you how to explore the world of design and create a look that's uniquely yours.
Ann Marie goes over the tools and supplies she uses, chosen over years of work on movie sets, theatrical stages and decorative projects in million-dollar homes. Her professional toolbox includes plenty of items recycled from the kitchen or hardware store.
Ann Marie shows you the essential products and techniques she uses to prepare surfaces to receive a new finish, cover up minor surface marks and make basic repairs with auto body filler and wood glue.
Ann Marie introduces you to the versatile, nontoxic milk paints you'll use throughout the course, by giving a brand-new terra cotta pot the weathered look of an English antique.
Ann Marie explains how to create your own design and achieve a smooth, high-contrast finished product with rolled-on base coat and single-use adhesive stencil.
Learn how to create a durable finish with milk paint, adding and revealing color layers to create a look that's rich and historic, and finishing with handpainted details that look more difficult than they are.
Ann Marie shows you how to create and maintain the hand-waxed finish she uses on many pieces, applying different colors of beeswax finish, working them into details and buffing to a sheen.
By giving a thrift-store frame a makeover, Ann Marie teaches you the basics of gilding. She goes over the steps of a metallic leaf finish, including how to apply adhesive and how to buy and work with imitation and genuine leaf. A coat of tinted glaze, rubbed back with a rag, finishes the look.
Take your gilding skills to the next level on a piece of furniture. In this lesson, you'll learn how to prime with shellac, apply a dark base coat and add silver leaf for a smooth, shiny, vintage look. Finish by burnishing with steel wool.
Crackling is not just the noise your cereal makes. Ann Marie takes you step-by-step through this three-layer process. By varying the crackle medium and top coat, using different tools and brush strokes, you can produce the perfect textural contrast to your furniture's smooth gilded surfaces.
Ann Marie teaches you how to sand old paint safely for a distressed look that's not cookie-cutter shabby chic. She uses stencils and tinted glaze to make the cabinet's surface look deeper and richer.
Ann Marie sands the finish of this classic 1950s chair and uses auto body filler to smooth out chips and dings. After a latex enamel base coat, Ann Marie uses masking tape to apply a stripe pattern that combines midcentury colors with an updated style.
Look what you've done! You took inexpensive items and turned them into expressions of your style and personality. Ann Marie wraps up with a challenge to you to find the beauty in old pieces and share the results with the Craftsy community.
"Ann Marie is a fantastic teacher! - very articulate, presents the materials and their uses in a realistic manner by letting you understand the pros and cons of the products, she uses her 'mistakes' as a venue for creativity, I felt like she was having a conversation with me, she evokes confidence to the students by enjoying the processes and tells us to have fun. ... Thank you, Craftsy, for your excellent classes ... they truly embrace the arts that enrich our lives and families. Keep up the good work."
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You probably chose a Volvo compact wheel loader because you wanted the best. So why settle for less when it comes to the attachments? Only with Volvo attachments do you get what you wanted when you bought a Volvo in the first place – flexibility and uptime.
"Displayed attachments are available for several generations of Volvo Wheel Loaders and may not be available on all markets. Consult your dealer for specific availability."
The Volvo compact wheel loader attachments offer include:
General purpose bucket, made for all kind of jobs. L20–L50
Made for all kind of jobs that requires some extra durability and wear resistance. L45-L50
Ideal for parallel loading in crowded areas or filling trenches on the side of roads. L20–L50
Can be used for dozing, leveling, picking up objects and general purpose loading. L20–L50
High capacity bucket for low density materials
High capacity bucket versatile and light bucket for low density material, like grain, wood chips, etc. L20–L50
For topsoil stripping, small scale dozing, landscaping and leveling. L20–L50
Excellent when loading and transporting bulky material like branches, refuse, waste... L30–L50
Ideal for digging rocks and sifting through dirt to clear out rocks and debris. L20–L50
Designed for handling very bulky and irregular shaped material. L30–L50
Ideal for agriculture use, provides easy handling of hay, straw and manure. L20–L25
Available with clamp arm L20–L35
The front scarifier is used for remove asphalt and loosening hard compacted soil. L20–L35
Useful for laying pipe, placing concrete dividers, moving material quickly and precisely. L20–L50
To pick up, transport and handle a large variety of different objects or equipment. L20–L50
ISO standardized forks with fork frames perfectly matched to Volvo loaders. L20–L50
All-round log grapple for handling and sorting short wood or tree length stems. Can also grip single stems. L20–L50
Excellent visibility allows quick and safe interchange of the attachment. L20-L25
Allows interchange of attachments between wheel and skid steer loaders. L20-L25
Excellent visibility allows quick and safe interchange of the attachment. Covers a wider range than P Type. L20-L35
The smart design doesn't add any distance to the loader arms and optimizes performance. L35-L50
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A word used to describe a "pakistani" because the word "paki" was made illegal by the Paranoid Government. "Stani" hasn't been outlawed yet as none of the "pakistani's" feel offended by it.
Male 1 I'm going to the "Stani" shop down the road. Male 2 Don't you mean the "Paki's"? Male 1 shhh don't say that its illegal!
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another derogatory term for Middle-Eastern and certain South Asian people! cuz their from PakiSTAN; BalouchiSTAN; AfghaniSTAN; TurkmeniSTAN; TakijiSTAN; KasakhSTAN; UzbekiSTAN
Go back home u STANI's!!!
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1. Noun. To be rude or obnoxious on the internet. To lie or embelish the truth in an effort to impress people on the internet. To gain anything through decietful means from other on the internet.
Dude stop being a stanis!
Man that guy just pulled a stanis!
That Stanis is just looking for friends.
Man that guy just pulled a stanis!
That Stanis is just looking for friends.
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Tony montana liked his stani.
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"Stani" as in very uncool
Your such a stani
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The Ravenel Bridge remains closed because of ice, authorities report.
Berlin G. Myers Bridge is also closed, according to S.C. Highway Patrol. All other bridges remain open.
An ice storm warning for the Lowcountry will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Freezing rain will last through the morning, causing ice to accumulate up to a quarter of an inch.
Today's highs will be around 40 with lows around 30, the Weather Service reports. A near 100 percent chance of precipitation is expected with wind gusts up to 25 mph.
Crews have been treating the Ravenel Bridge with brine mix since 9:15 p.m. Tuesday and began treating it with granular salt around 3:45 a.m., according to state Department of Transportation spokesman Robert Kudelka.
CARTA buses will take the Don Holt Bridge for all Mount Pleasant routes due to the Ravenel Bridge closure, spokesman Daniel Brock said. Mount Pleasant's Towne Center will serve as a transfer point.
For more information on today's bus routes visit CARTA's website. Riders should expect delays.
The icy storm caused dangerous road conditions this morning. S.C. Highway Patrol received several reports of fallen trees and power lines throughout the area, Senior Trooper Hannah Wimberly said.
Highway Patrol urged drivers to stay off of the roads due to the hazards.
"The overpasses and shady areas are still dangerous and will continue to be. ...There aren't any specific roads to mention because they are all rough at this time," Wimberly said in an email.
Sheriff's deputies warned of similar dangers in Dorchester County.
"The driving conditions in Dorchester County are very poor at best, with down trees, power lines and a small accumulation ice on the highway. It is very dangerous to drive at this time," said Chief Deputy Sam Richardson.
Around 62,025 SCE&G customers reported power outages in South Carolina around 12 a.m. Wednesday. About 6,191 of those customers were in Charleston County, officials report. More than 21,557 were reported in Dorchester County.
The Highway Patrol reported dozens of accidents statewide as snow and ice-slicked highways knocked down trees and power lines and made driving hazardous. At 8 a.m., snow was reported in the Upstate with freezing rain farther south.
All interstates across South Carolina were passable, but there was snow and slush in some places.
Flight cancellations
Charleston International Airport remains open, but dozens of arriving and departing flights have been cancelled, mainly to and from cities affected by the winter storm.
"The runways are still open," said Airports Director Paul Campbell. "We just have issues at other airports with flights coming in."
Departures to and arrivals from New York, Chicago, Detroit, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, Washington, Baltimore, Dallas and Newark, N.J., were cancelled this morning. Not all flights to those destinations were affected, however.
Check departing flights here.
Check arrivals here.
As day broke, sleet began pinging off windows in Columbia and by rush hour, most of the streets were empty with only handful of cars crossing a bridge leading to the city's downtown and entertainment district. Streets nearby were covered with a mixture of snow and sleet, unvarnished by any vehicle tracks.
SCE&G brought in contract crews from utilities in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky to help its 1,200 workers restore power.
"Winter storms can be unpredictable. It's the combination of ice and wind that can lead to significant damage," said Keller Kissam, president of the company's retail operations.
Gov. Nikki Haley again declared a state of emergency as emergency officials worried that as much as an inch of ice accumulating on trees and power lines Wednesday into Thursday could knock out powers to thousands, especially in the Midlands.
At daybreak Wednesday, it was snowing from the Upstate in Anderson to the south Midlands near Walterboro. The Upstate and the mountains were expecting as much as 10 inches of snow. Snowfall totals were expected to be less moving southward toward the Midlands.
Freezing rain was reported along the coast. Winter storm warnings were posted for most of the state.
Authorities late Tuesday announced that Charleston County government offices, as well as city of North Charleston offices and public schools in Charleston County were to be closed Wednesday due to the wintry weather, along with Berkeley, Dorchester 2 and Dorchester 4 schools which had announced closings earlier in the day.
Ashley Hall School will be operating on a two-hour delay, a school spokeswoman said.
Here is a list of additional closings.
Conditions are expected to improve Thursday with partly sunny skies, highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid 30s. A 50 percent chance of precipitation is expected with a trace of ice accumulation possible, the Weather Service reports.
Mostly sunny skies are expected Friday with highs in the upper 50s and lows around 40. A slight chance of rain is possible at night with winds up to 15 mph.
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Mebane, NC - Police in Mebane said two jewelry store employees were injured after two men tried to rob the business.
One employee was pepper-sprayed; the other was punched in the face. Both were treated at the store for minor injuries.
Police said their assailants were unsuccessful in robbing the store - no money or merchandise was taken.Officers said the incident happened at Ashley and Co. Jeweler's on Millstead Drive shortly before noon Friday. The employees told police that two men came in to browse, but they pulled out a gun and demanded money.
The suspects left in a 2002 Dodge Intrepid that had tinted windows, according to the police department.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (336) 229-7100.


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This is a well made item. I have used it with a large and very heavy book on it and the lip at the bottom keeps it from slipping down. I've been using it...Read complete review
This is a well made item. I have used it with a large and very heavy book on it and the lip at the bottom keeps it from slipping down. I've been using it on my lap in an easy chair with my legs out straight on the foot rest and the angle is good for reading or writing. It's light weight, yet very sturdy. My only complaint is that the top surface has a couple of light colored lines through it; similar to jeans that streak when washed; otherwise I would've given it 5 stars for quality as well. Be sure to use the measurements listed here to ensure it is a good fit for you. This size works great for me. The three pockets are good quality as well; they are elasticized at the top. It can be surface cleaned using a damp cloth with no soap.
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As someone else mentioned, the Lapreader is not as high as I needed. I am handicapped and spend hours reading or working on my Craftmatic, using it as a recliner. I had to...Read complete review
As someone else mentioned, the Lapreader is not as high as I needed. I am handicapped and spend hours reading or working on my Craftmatic, using it as a recliner. I had to put up the bottom of the Craftmatic and use pillows to raise the Lapreader up. It kept slipping.I am doing Bible study and journaling with a Study Bible and reference materials. They are heavy so I was hoping the Lapreader would work. After only a few uses, the ridge that is to keep books from coming forward began to collapse. It is no longer capable of holding books.
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By douglenda
from Geneva, AL
My lapreader is the best investment I have made in a long time. I enjoy it for writing notes, reading Bible/books, and iPad. It stays on my sofa ready for the next person to use who needs the perfect place to work. This weekend I handed it to a nephew who was using an iPad. He stopped and examined it thoroughly, and loved it. It is a wonderful product.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By northknit
from New York
Received it several years ago and was disappointed - seemed rigid, an odd size, and the angle wasn't enough for the way I prefer to view a book. Rediscovered it this summer and it became my constant companion on the porch. Turns out the firmness and angle are perfect for writing and being broader than most lap pillows is excellent for magazines. The pockets are great for always having pencil, paper, and post-its handy. Worked well for iPad too, though agree having more 'grip' would enhance it.
Decent, could be better
By Granite
from Norridgewock ME
For books, this pillow is pretty good. For a tablet, though, I find the angle too low--I need the tablet tipped a bit more to cut glare. And, as others have said, the lip at the base is just not quite enough to really be sure of holding things. It is nice and durable.
Multi-media wonder
By love2quilt
from Seattle, WA
I purchased this for my 90+ Dad for Christmas. I'd watched him holding heavy books for extended periods, or trying to hold and type/touch on the iPad, and thought "he needs a lap desk to do the holding so he doesn't have to." He loves using it for his iPad, Kindle, Kindle Fire, and, oh, yeah, those 1000-page hardback histories and biographies he loves to read. As an added bonus, I gave him a couple of "touch" styluses, which make it much easier to "type" on the smaller glass keyboards.
Love it!
By lotsobooks
from Indiana
I picked this out as a gift for myself. It is great for reading on my iPad. It is also works great with books. The only thing I wonder about is the ledge at the bottom - it feels a bit flimsy. After a month's use, it is still working just fine, however.
Problem solved!
By Gwendolynn
from Undisclosed
I slipped on the ice and broke my arm, and I'll have a cast for 6-8 weeks. If I hold a book, an iPad, or a notepad using one hand, I have no hand left for note-taking or keyboard. This little lap desk solved my problem. The surface and angle are ideal, and the front panel keeps my gear from slipping off where I can't reach it. Its light weigh, perfect size, and attractive, efficient styling guarantee I'll use it long after I'm out of the cast.
Absolutely Love My "Lapreader" Lap Desk!
By NanaCares
from Austin, TX
This is a lifesaver for a grandma in graduate school. The only thing I would like to see is to have the top surface be out of suade or suadecloth so that the book doesn't slide if you are highlighting.Otherwise it is the greatest invention since the - since the highlighter!!! I can't study without it and I drag it with me wherever I go, since it is so light and portable. I plan to get another one to keep in my car where I often study, since it is so inexpensive.A real treasure for the active reader!!!Thank you, Levenger.
By Cattlin
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Best Lap Desk Ever
By John
I recently received this Levenger Lap Desk as a gift from a friend. I instantly fell in love with it! It is very durable yet light enough that you can use it for hours without getting uncomfortable. Whether it's on my lap, my desk, or my bed, my new Lap Desk supports big and small books alike -- and notebooks too! The firmness is perfect - able to be written on comfortably but also pleasant to have in your lap. I will find another use for this product when I get my iPad as well!
nice, but needs more tilt
By a reader
I got this as a gift, and use it daily. It is perfect for my laptop, which I read for many hours each day. I also read books a lot, and while it is OK, I usually put something behind the top of the book to make it higher, the angle is not enough for comfortable reading for me.I like the size, it is not too big and leaves room around it for other things (in my case, my cat). The pockets keep a bookmark handy, and the stop at the bottom is handy, though I worry that it may not hold up over time - we'll have to see.Overall very handy and comfortable to use, much better than the pillow I had been using.
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The evil monster from My Little Pony The Movie. It's purple, gloppy, and slimy. you Totally can't stop it.
Something bad is coming down, have you heard the news? Duck and slide, run and hide, nothing can stop the Smooze!
Guinea Pig Freak tarafından 15 Nisan 2006, Cumartesi
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Can you define these popular missing words?
To manipulate, through clever conversation or flattery, your way into ones good graces.
Generally related to chasing women or scamming money.
Generally related to chasing women or scamming money.
Damn, that guy could smooze a nun outta' her panties.
steven tarafından 9 Eylül 2003, Salı
Smooze is a fungus that can attack the plastic of a My Little Pony. It looks a bit like inground dirt. Sadly it eventually spreads throughout the pony and ruins her.
As a final attempt to save my pony from smooze, I boiled her in Oxiclean.
Poundpuppies4ever tarafından 15 Mart 2007, Perşembe
have a friendy conversation
Lets smooze about the Mets after work.
Joe Morris tarafından 12 Ekim 2004, Salı
a "skanky but cute" girl who says anything to get what she wants out of people.
She way trying to smooze her way into getting accepted.
hkr tarafından 27 Mayıs 2011, Cuma
alternative, more azn way to say "smoose" a mythical creature, originating in Northern Virginia. See "smoose"
I jux wanna take your smooze and yank it.
as opposed to
I just want to take your smoose and yank it.
as opposed to
I just want to take your smoose and yank it.
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Sunday, February 08, 2009
Karpal's Calling a Spade a Spade
"He has created enough trouble and it is time for him to repent."
Karpal said both parties had fallen sway to Anwar's rhetoric, who had supported defections of elected lawmakers, even bringing in Bota assemblyman Datuk Nasharudin Hashim who later returned to Umno.
This is the same justification used by UMNO leaders to justify the fall of PR government in Perak. To jog back our memory, it wasn't Anwar who started the ball rolling on defections. It was UMNO leaders, both Dr Khir Toyo (Selangor) and Tajol Rosli (Perak), who started it first.
Even Gerakan Koh Tsu Koon is calling Anwar the "King of Frogs" and blamed him for starting the defection game. I was surprised that Koh, a Ph.D holder, was so childish to suggest that the defections were okay because Anwar started it first. Even if it was Anwar who started the game, it is still not okay to support defections. Just because someone you know starts to steal it does not mean that it is okay to steal.
Some sense and sensibility should be applied to evaluate the extent of damage these defections have done to our democracy and politics. General elections are about the people and not the politicians. When a mandate has been given, the politicians should respect it.
Yes, Anwar was calling a bluff for months and he broke all deadlines without much success. It was obvious that many analysts, like myself, have grown tired of Anwar's antics. I told him to strike a balance between governance and politics. Alas, he chose the later and did very little to help the former.
It was obvious that a number of PKR lawmakers and executives did not perform up to expectations. Yet, I heard a number of their state leaders were asking for more positions. Some wanted to be consulted on state appointments. Anwar should have worked harder to ensure that his people perform and fulfill their election pledges.
He should understand that it is not possible for the people to continue trusting non-performers. Some did not even set up their service centre until being criticized for failing to do so.
Anwar should not hope to continue riding on people's negative sentiments toward BN to keep on winning.
A number of PR leaders may not be comfortable with Karpal's outburst. No one will. Not even BN leaders when criticized. But Anwar wanted to show us a different kind of leadership. I was a victim too when I criticized UMNO leaders. I was reprimanded by my ex-employers.
PR leaders including Anwar should view Karpal's criticism constructively. Maybe it is a good idea for Anwar to adjust his leadership style. He should be thankful that it was BN which drew the first blood and it was ugly. The public is fuming mad about their democratic rights being robbed off. Civil rights organisations are critical of the BN. I think it is a distasteful action by the BN.
On the hindsight, these criticisms could be aimed at Anwar and BN could play victims. They would have inflicted worse damage on PR.
A less heroic and dominating Anwar would be good for his coalition. At present, nothing moves if Anwar does not. When Anwar sneezes, the whole coalition catches flu. He should consult more, communicate with his fellow comrades, get both DAP and PAS to iron out their differences and groom more leaders to take up important roles. It does not have to be a personality centric PR.
Anwar as a cohesive glue of the coalition has already played his role and it is time to move on to play a more important advisory role - to strengthen his fragile coalition.
Karpal's criticism is important for PR and it is up to its leaders to take heed or curse it to the dustbin. Remember, PR leaders can be quite arrogant too.
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- Bangsa Cina Malaysia said...
Mr Karpal Singh without Anwar do you seriously think PR can win 5 states ?.
Anwar is not perfect so are you.
please ..our aim now is to support MB nizar.( PR need to be united to be strong)
If you are tired please ask your son Gobind to assist you.
his Political skill is much better...
- romerz said...
Agree with you that Karpal's comment is needed but untimely given the circumstances in Perak.
Too many fires with too little fire fighting capabilities!
A little more smart politics could have been exercised. Its a little difficult fending off enemies when there is dissent within the ranks.
What makes it doubly difficult for those 'nuetrals' to go on the offensive against UMNO/BN is that the ground is taken from under us by those we are trying to help.
I think RPK said it best in his article "What more to say?"
Did you just warn us a post ago "Beware of Political Diversion"?
Karpal is pissed because Anwar won't let him sue the Sultan, thus diverting the issue of Najib. A maimed (ego) lion will bite everyone around him.
- linda said...
If it is as easy as you seem to spell out here, why don't you become a politician and taste the rhetorics about politics.
I guess, you would not even pass the first real test, if you ever face the wrath of critics.
It is easy to talk as you did on many occasions but the real hard thing is a total different ball game altogether. Arm chair critics do not understand real pressure. Try being on and taste the medicine. Straight talk is nonsense until you are tested in real situations.
Just look at those economic strategists, consultants or those who call themselves economists. They failed miserably in predicting the direction of the real economy and have to do re-adjustments to their ealier wrong predictions.
Mind you, most of them are young chicks as well who have yet to see the many 'real things' in life. Like the Chinese idiom says, "Experience people had eaten more salt than inexperienced people in consuming rice".
I hope this strikes a message in you, in resembling the real young inexperienced role that you are in politics. Karpal, Anwar, Kit Siang and many other seasoned politicians can be your father in politics. They have gone through the ups and downs about politics and are no nobody in this arena.
It is akin to "teaching the duck how to swim". To know if one knows how to teach others to swim, try swimming yourself. I would be glad to see it real. I bet you would drown swimming (not die standing). Babbling is without cost but it comes with consequences as in the case of you and Jeff Ooi.
Hope you realize not to make enemies out of your die-hard principle of straight-talk.
Power, popularity & position gets to ones head.
It doesn't matter who one is.
It's called megalomania.
So watch out on our leaders. Make sure they do not see themselves to be prima donnas but servants of the people. That's the original meaning of the word Ministers, people who serve other people.
When it gets to their heads, it's about time we trim them back to size.
Not a good article at this time. Criticisms at wrong time and place can hurt. You should not try to exonerate Karpal for such misbehaviour. A loser's mentality.
Why don't Karpal change positions and feel what it is like to be lambasted and castigated in this manner in public and at a time when PR is down. A low blow, Karpal! Hssss..!
Is Mr. Koh and BN is suggesting that two wrongs can make one right ?
- Bentoh said...
He is never known to say sweet things... I think he made an important wake up call, and did not expect Anwar will really "step down"... Malaysian Insider has a brilliant analysis on this...
Apart from his Anwar-should-repent comment, some other words are equally important and unfortunately all the news media (eg Malaysiakini) are trying to only interprete the comment on Anwar, and go as far as implying Karpal was playing a blame game...
"Party hopping can never be justified as it can be compared with one murdering the very parents who were responsible for one's birth upon reaching adulthood,"
I think this comment by Karpal is very important, and those katak embracer (in DAP/PKR/PAS) should really really read and remember this...
Put the September 16th Kataks to the rest, and work and work hard now... for Sarawak state election is coming soon...
- Jed Yoong said...
Hey Kay Peng,
Re Tajol + Khir "starting" defections, I believe on March 8 itself there was no Pakatan Rakyat and the parties were free to form coalitions among themselves. I understand in Selangor, Khir tried to get PAS to form the govt with UMNO. I am not sure if he tried to lure PKR fellas over to become independents.
The other question is under our system in which we vote for the individual and the party just indicates our affiliation, is it necessary for an elected rep from a certain party to form a government with his party or can he also freely associate while remaining party member?
For me, arguments that say party hopping, crossovers, etc are perfectly legit under our system, like by Edmund Bon as reported by The Star, may need to consider that if a calon stands under a party banner, he gains a lot of advantages, like support from other party supporters, a network, and of course, the hardcore votes that will support the party even if you put a bicycle...
Despite his weaknesses, Anwar has the talent of working with a range of ppl and I do thank him for bringing PAS + DAP together. However, I do feel that he has to negotiate with consistency. In this era of the internet and affordable high-quality recording devices, saying diff things to diff ppl will not work anymore.
- Jefus said...
Karpal Singh is talking of higher moral ground to gutter politicians. It will not sink in.
And it will stay that way until a better breed of politicians comes along. I blame the voters for empowering third rate, non ethical, immoral politicians.
The mandate was given to the promises made during the campaign. The politicians must seek another mandate should they choose to hop. A law should be in place to prevent this from happening.
Don't screw the people's vote. That will be political suicide.
- elizabeth said...
When I read the news report, I was feeling rather uneasy... In the article, Karpal alluded that his stance on this matter and earlier matters about defection, etc, was ignored by other DAP leaders, and that he may now resort to taking the matters into his own hand...
I agree that Anwar has caused some problems, and the PKR is the weak link due to the haste and quality of people there.. However, I ponder, besides Anwar, who else can become the main face of PR?
While I respect the PAS leaders a great deal, and my admiration of Kit and LGE is great, but to attract the masses sufficiently to beat BN, neither PAS nor DAP at the helm will do. Thats where anwar comes in.
Lets hope that the Pakatan and DAP can ride over this storm, and Anwar will be honest with himself and some change for better will happen.
- Julian Chin said...
From here, the future of the coalition would very much depend on Anwar. He'd open another front and go to war with Karpal or, like you said, to accept the criticism constructively.
And depending on what happens next, it'd make or break the coalition. The people isn't happy with Perak but we wouldn't stand another break up in PR.
I do not quite agree that Karpal's criticisms are called for at this time and place. No, wrong timiing and wrong place. More like a stab-in-the-back at this point in time.
Wonder how you feel when you are aggrieved over the loss of a loved one and someone comes out brutally criticising you that the loss was due to your fault? A time when you were most vulnerable.
Pity, Asians aren't yet in the same league as Westerners where civilised behaviour is concerned. Compounded further by wrong thinking on the part of people like you. Heck!
- Khoo Kay Peng said...
Dear Linda,
This blog would not have been called "Straight Talk" if it speaks on what pleases only one side of the fence.
Your generalisation about arm chair critics is way too shallow. If I were you, I would have try to measure my response to the issue. Not the person. Otherwise, like many other UMNO supporters (including those cybertroopers) you may ended up creating an impression that supporters from both sides of the extremes are pretty much the same.
Great leaders must be able to take criticism. I know Karpal is sincere with his recent outburst. So listen to his voice amidst the distortions.
The future is grim if we cannot encourage more thinking Malaysians to participate in the discourse.
I have no time for enemies. I do not find you one. It would have been a waste of my useful time to make enemies when it is obvious that there are more important things to worry about.
Suddenly, we are all reacting like BN leaders. Speak through internal channels etc. I am sure you have heard a lot about backroom discussion. Aren't you tired about this kind of politics? I am tired of it.
Don't you think its Karpal's right to criticize and Anwar has done something wrong regardless his past contributions? Even Obama is being criticized for his weak action to push through the stimulus package.
How come when faced with a challenge, these PR supporters are starting to behave like BN's?
PR should listen. We want them to listen because we want them to work. I want a two-party system to work, that's why I criticize.
- romerz said...
Kay Peng,
No arguing with your point here. All I'm saying is that Karpal could choose another time and place to say what he said. What Karpal said is the truth and the truth will stand the test of time.
But you have to also realize that the manner he said it was not meant for Anwar's ears only but also playing to the crowd. If he wanted to tell Anwar off, I'm sure he could have just picked up a phone and called him.
Don't get me wrong, I agree with your posting somewhat. All I'm saying is that there are many out there not yet committed to an alternative away from UMNO/BN and Karpal's outburst does not make our job any easier convincing them to join the cause for a better Malaysia.
When Karpal fights to maintain and clarify the stance that malaysia is a secular state (and a secular state is one in which all races are looked upon as equals) as opposed to an Islamic state , he is labelled as a racist.
When he fights to defend the rights of citizens to take royalty to court on dispustable issues, he is accused of commiting treason.
When he voices his stance on party hopping, principles of which are supposed to have been imbeded in the DAP ideology he does not even get the support of some of those in his party which had condemnd such actions before the Pakatan was formed.
This is a man whom fights for the right reasons but because of his bluntness (a truly respectable quality) he is seen as an easy scape goat for both the PR and BN whenever they are important issues that nobody wants to face.
To those who think that his timing was not acceptable, would it have been anymore acceptable if he had come out with it in 6 months, or 6 years later? If anything i think his statements were mild and should have been alot harsher.
I am an opposition supporter but i will never support a leader that embraces party hoping one day and codemns it 10 days later when the hops happen against him. It may be constitutional to hop but it is in no way ethical.
To the first comment. Anwar being the leader of the PR is in no way a lone reason for the capture of the five states. Cause if it was PKR would have made a big difference in 2004 as opposed to just winning 1 seat. Also Gobind Singh is a great lawyer/politican because he had obtained his principles and skill from the best, his father.Not the other way around.
Every article ive read that is against him has always been based on opinion rather that fact which is sickening because people tend to believe what they read without looking for proof.
I dread to think of the day when malaysian politics looses this man cause when he goes, it looks like good principles would leave with him and we;d be left with BN vs BN (PR)
the only qualification of this nizar boy is to speak mandalin thats all.Nobody listen to this idiot
Nizar is worse than commies, supposedly a muslim but a commies sympathiser. and karpal is typically indian politician - a lot of hot air. Banish him to sri langka and their fellow kind will know what to do with this idiot
Dear Khoo,
Karpal is a straight talker. David Marshall too & Ong Eng Guan. If you bother to read history, you know what I mean.
However, being blunt and being foolish are 2 different things. I am scratching my heads to understand
What the heck is your objective?
Dear Khoo,
Well, however, such talents should not be wasted. Harness correctly you would see a General Patton or MacArthur in making.........Karpal is like them anyway........
Though Karpal may just shoot from his mouth, people shouldn't forget his sacrifices.
When you're old & bound to a wheelchair, you still want to make yourself feel relevent & useful to the party you gave your life to.
I hope the younger PR leaders don't dismiss him because of his age or how intact his marbles are.
Only a PR govt can you openly screw your leaders. I doubt this could have happen if it was a BN led govt.
Great leaders are often forgotten as they get older... churchil, mcarthur, truman. I suppose karpal would like people to still listen to him.


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on July 4, 2013 - 8:27 PM
Housing advocates trying to keep financially distressed Buffalo homeowners from losing their homes have drafted a proposed policy to keep city officials from auctioning properties delinquent only on garbage user fees.
The proposal is among several changes to the city's foreclosure rules pushed by nonprofit organizations.
"I think people recognize the current system isn't functioning the way it's supposed to," said Sam Magavern, co-director of the Partnership for the Public Good.
The changes in the way the city deals with those who have not paid their property taxes and fees have been submitted to the Common Council by Majority Leader Demone A. Smith of the Masten District.
"The last thing the city wants to do is take away people's houses," said Smith, who hopes the changes will be adopted in time for the city's foreclosure auction next year.
Whether the Council or the Brown administration will accept the proposed changes is not clear. But given Smith's position as the council's majority leader, his sponsorship is significant. Smith is also an ally of Mayor Byron W. Brown.
The Brown administration will review the proposal and assess its impact, said Corporation Counsel Timothy A. Ball.
Among the proposed changes:
• Owner-occupied properties with one to four units would not be foreclosed upon and sold at mass foreclosure auctions strictly because of delinquent garbage user fees. Unpaid user fees would still be a lien on a property. Also, the proposed legislation would still allow for eventual foreclosure under a different part of state law, but it would be a much lengthier process that provides more notice and more opportunities to contest a foreclosure.
• The garbage user fee would be billed quarterly instead of the current practice of billing once a year and then sending follow-up postcards that do not include the amount due.
• The threshold for an overdue fee or tax triggering a foreclosure would increase from $200 to at least $500.
• A fund would be established help low-income property owners who cannot pay their bills, although the proposal does not describe from where the city would get the money.
• Partial payments of unpaid taxes and fees would forestall foreclosures. The city currently holds partial payments from property owners, but it does not apply the funds until the full balance is paid, so until then the partial payments do not delay foreclosure.
• The city would accept payment by cash, certified funds or a credit card and by personal check 30 days before the auction. Currently, the city does not accept payments online or by credit card once a property is on the auction list.
• All city departments would share a uniform registry of names and addresses associated with each property. This would allow property owners who move to notify City Hall only once about an address change, rather than several departments.
• The city would be prohibited from selling a foreclosed property at auction if the property owner was not notified according to the address on file.
• The city would be required to send a letter with the warning, "You may lose your home," in bold, large type, to addresses on the city's auction list after a first notification is sent, along with a list of nonprofit organizations that can help. The city would also be required to make three attempts to reach the property owner by telephone to tell them that their home is in jeopardy of being sold at the auction.
• The city's process of allowing delinquent property owners to set up an installment plan to pay back their debt would be formalized. The city sets up payment plans with property owners during the week before the city auction, but the proposed changes will make installment plans more widely available.
• City officials would be allowed to forgive interest and penalties if debts are paid following an installment agreement.
The changes balance the city's need to collect payments with the public benefit of keeping people in their homes, especially in a city with so many vacant houses, supporters said.
The proposals come in the wake of a Buffalo News article last spring spotlighting an Amherst couple whose $147,000 Parkside rental home was sold at auction because of $600 in unpaid garbage user fees. The couple insisted foreclosure notices never reached them after they moved. They eventually got the house back – but only after hiring lawyers, going to court and missing work trying to straighten out the bureaucratic nightmare.
Advocates who work with people whose properties are in foreclosure have objected to the city's practice of selling houses at auction where only user fees are owed.
On the 4,235 properties eligible to be auctioned in October because of delinquent city bills, 44 percent are on the list only because the property owner did not pay the user fee.
"We just think it's a harsh, harsh remedy," said Joseph A. Kelemen, executive director of the Western New York Law Center. "The policy creates vacancies. We would like to avoid that, and I imagine the city would like to avoid that, as well."
The five-page draft ordinance was written by housing advocates from the Western New York Law Center, the Legal Aid Bureau, Legal Services for the Elderly, Volunteer Lawyers Project and the Partnership for the Public Good.
The draft is preliminary, and Smith said he anticipates that the Council and the Brown administration will determine whether the changes are practical. The public will have a chance to weigh in, he said.
The city already has a list of properties in danger of being auctioned in October if payments are not made. It is highly unlikely the proposed changes could be adopted in time to affect those properties. But Smith hopes changes to foreclosure procedures will be made in time for the next round of foreclosure proceedings, which begin early next year.
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Stratford's softball team won its fourth straight game on Monday and it was a victory that stands out.
The Lady Knights handed fourth-ranked Summerville 4-2, avenging a 9-7 loss to the Lady Green Wave from March 6.
"I'm just happy that we limited giving runs away tonight," Stratford coach Debra Tolar said. "That's been one of our biggest problems. I know we can play better than we have in some of our games."
The win gives Stratford a 7-5 record heading into Wednesday's Region 7-AAAA opener at home against Cane Cay. Of the 12 games, eight have been decided by three runs or less.
On Friday, the Lady Knights trailed 6-0 before rallying for a 9-7 win over Berkeley.
Against Summerville, they got out to a better start. After the Lady Green Wave scored on Summer Jenkins' RBI double in the top of the first, Stratford responded with all four of its runs.
In the bottom of the first, Magan Thrower drove in the tying run with an infield single and Megan Johnson made it 2-1 with another RBI single.
Kayli Miles then drove in two runs with a single to give Stratford a 4-1 lead.
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BURNHAM - Dan Firth, owner of Deihl's Flowers Inc., in Burnham, will present a program called "Nature's Way" on July 14, at the American Institute of Floral Designers symposium in Miami, Fla.
The program, which will be presented to a group of fellow floral artists, will combine Firth's floral design and metal sculptures into displays focusing on the natural growth of vegetation.
Firth said the program will demonstrate how the layers of the forest compete for sunlight, creating natural lines and movement in the landscape.
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Dan Firth stands amid the plants in his greenhouse at Deihl's Flowers Inc. in Burnham.
Sentinel photos by KIM HAYES
Metal sculptures like this one are an essential part of Dan Firth's designs, adding another dimension to his floral art.
"I've done a lot in the floral industry, but this is to my peers," he said. "This is one of those things you hope to get to do someday."
He will be responsible for creating 15 different presentations, each of which will have dimensions of up to 10 feet.
"There will probably be a couple thousand people at this, so it has to be big enough that they can see," he explained.
He was invited to present last fall and has provided a flower procurement list to his sponsors, which include Florida Plant Growers. This will allow the sponsors time to gather the materials needed for Firth's presentation. By May 1, he will have to submit his digital presentation for formatting.
At this point, Firth has begun sketching his ideas, which include archways through the year. One display will showcase an archway as it would be seen in spring, featuring cut flowers and accented with ficus, ferns and peace lilies, while its companion display will feature an identical archway adorned with snow and ice.
Of course, Firth does not expect real ice to hold up well in July in Miami, so he will use plastic and resin icicles and snowflakes, as well as shredded plastic for snow. His metal sculptures will add even more texture and dimension to the displays.
Firth was accepted to AIFD in 1986. At the time, only three people in Pennsylvania were members.
"To become a member, you have to submit a portfolio and then go before a panel and design," he said.
Membership in AIFD allows Firth to put the acronym after his name as a title, recognizable in the floral design industry as a mark of excellence.
"AIFD is kind of the pinnacle that you can get to as a floral designer," Firth said.
Not that Firth hasn't had his share of great moments.
He also is a certified floral designer and judge. He studied in Holland and Germany, making friends with world-renowned floral designers along the way.
He made a sculpture for FTD's America's Cup in 1993, at Disney World. In 1997 in St. Louis, Mo., he was a judge for the America's Cup competition. He traveled to Argentina to serve as a judge for Argentina's Cup in 1998, in Buenos Aires.
He has taught floral design all over the U.S. He also taught in Mexico City for three days, an interesting experience in itself.
"My interpreter never showed up," Firth said.
Firth has done work for the dressing rooms of stars visiting the Bryce Jordan Center.
He was on a team that decorated the White House for Christmas during the Reagan administration and lent his skills to the Statue of Liberty's rededication ceremony.
And, most recently, he and his staff provided the floral arrangements used on stage during the public memorial service for Penn State's longtime coach, Joe Paterno.
His affiliation with the business began in high school; he delivered flowers for Joe Deihl, who owned the company at the time.
Later, he had a landscaping business and did a lot of tree surgery, but worked for Deihl in the winters when the landscaping business was slow.
Firth bought the business from Deihl, now his father-in-law, in 1989.
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