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June 2010
D-Wright is almost there! Last chance to make him an All-Star!
Our David Wright has narrowed his second place status in the All-Star vote to a mere margin of 22,635, as opposed to about 180,000 just a couple weeks ago.
Let's send David to the All-Star game! Not only is he the only Mets player in contention, but he's having a stellar season so far–batting .303, with 14 homers (140% of his total all last year!) and a league-leading 61 RBIs. He deserves this, and what's more, we know how much he'll appreciate the fans' vote of confidence.
You've got until Thursday at 11:59 PM.
VOTE HERE, vote often, and let's get this done. Consider it like the 2000 presidential election, and you live in Florida. The margin is small enough that your every vote will count. Don't leave those hanging chads!
(I've now used 3 email addresses, which means 75 votes, and it's really quick and easy! When you reach your limit on one email address, just type in another and it keeps your ballot choices intact.)
Baby Mets: Family day on the field
Yesterday's rather ugly game began with nothing but cuteness: Mets Players' wives and children traipsed around the field tossing balls, playing games, posing for pictures, and just having a grand old time. I couldn't help but share the 20 seconds of coverage of Jose Reyes's family, Fernando Tatis's, I'm going to guess Takahashi's adorable children? Igarashi's? And Angel Pagan's and Pedro Feliciano's. Enjoy!
Mobilize to support our boys! Show the Phillies fans who's got more heart!
We've got to get our All-Star showing up, folks. If not in selected players, at least in fan votes. Let's get louder. We've got reason to.
I can't imagine asking the Mets to do more than they've done the past couple weeks. Beside the pristine work of the team's starting pitchers, David Wright's a league-leader in RBIs, Jose Reyes is more Jose Reyesy than he's been in ages, Jason Bay and Jeff Francoeur have fought their way out of slumps, Ike Davis and Angel Pagan continue to get the big hit at the right time, and Rod Barajas remains a solid pleasant surprise.
I just spent five minutes showing the team how much I appreciate what they've been doing. It's a matter of fan pride. Why should our guys–who are playing their hearts out right now–be showing so poorly in the All-Star vote? Only David Wright has a chance to win the fan vote now, but he's still firmly in second place, almost 200,000 votes behind the Phillies' Placido Polanco. Argh. Are we really going to let the Phils fans eclipse our David?
But more, let's just go and show our boys that we're pulling for them. Our votes don't have to get all of them to the All-Star game, but it feels like the right way to say "We're with you, and we love what you're doing." Unfortunately Daniel Murphy and Carlos Beltran have taken the spots on the ballot that Ike Davis and Angel Pagan deserve, but I took turns writing Ike and Angel in as I registered my 25 allowable votes. How cool would it be if Mets fans mobilized in these final couple weeks to put Ike Davis ahead of other first basemen just as a write-in? And how good would Rod Barajas feel to see his vote tally rise in appreciation of the heart he's shown? As long as Jeff Francoeur's beard has hits in it, he'll resemble ZZ Top before he shaves, so go cheer for streak beard. Jose Reyes missed some time, and he was slow getting back, but man has he been preternaturally good lately–let's get him some votes to show for it.
If you didn't click the link above, do so here for the All-Star ballot. To vote multiple times, you'll have to enter separate authorization codes, but the ballot remembers your votes, so you'll only have to click once for our Mets. Don't forget to write in Ike Davis and Angel Pagan. This one's for fan pride. Tell your team that you're rooting for them. Let's make a showing. Let's get loud. And Let's go Mets.
Howard Megdal wants to hear you
Howard stressed that he's not running against Omar Minaya, and he in fact hopes Minaya's dynasty continues in an upward climb to the post-season even many times over. He's a Mets fan. We all hope that. But when Minaya and the Mets are ready to part ways, Howard wants to be the one who steps in and fills his shoes.
And he wants you to help him get there.
For the next ten days, Howard's conducting a listening tour over at Baseball Think Factory. The dialogue has already started, and Howard seems deeply invested in what the fans have to say. He wants you to give him a vote of confidence. That's his whole goal, I would say–to become the first fans' GM. And in that spirit, he's hoping you'll join the discussion and let him know what you want.
New York Magazine has already announced Howard's bid for the GM in the last paragraph here, and fellow Metsy online folks Ted Berg and Mike Silva joined me in asking questions on the fans' behalf at Howard's announcement presser. See our questions below, and for Howard's full announcement speech, visit him at YouTube.
Video: The bullpen during Johan's warm-up, a bird's-eye view
Although not an official GKR event, yesterday a bunch of hearty GKR revelers gathered in the bridge terrace cafe-style seats to watch Johan Santana pitch the day game. Of course we didn't realize what a gem Niese would pitch later in the evening, and it was a shame the boys couldn't pull off a phenomenal sweep, but we still had a blast in our cozy little private terrace.
Dana Brand and his daughter kept me lovely company in our choice seats directly above the Mets bullpen. I remained endlessly fascinated throughout the game by the rare, unhindered view from above. Although the pitcher threw from a spot hidden underneath the terrace, the catcher squatted just a stones-throw away, and if you've never seen–or heard!–a hard-pitched ball hit a catcher's glove, I assure you it's loud and impressive. When Mejia was warming up, the sound reverberated. You never hear about a catcher's wrist problems, but man it looked like he'd have some.
We got to enjoy a Henry Blanco two-run dinger (home runs by our catchers–so routine! And yet still so awesome!), but for me the novelty of the day was watching the activity down below. Here's a video of Blanco catching Johan while Warthen looks on, simulating a batter and nodding. You can also see in the video how eagerly the rest of the bullpen was watching Johan warm up.
And then Warthen moves to the other side of the plate.
Before each game, it seems, the bullpen forms its own high five line, which you can enjoy below along with Dana Brand and his daughter, me and GKR's Lynn, and a somewhat sad shot of Frankie Rodriguez in what I'm assuming is his no-save-opportunity-for-me seat beside the bullpen.
And guess whom we ran into at the ballpark? SNY.tv's own (and The Perpetual Post's own) Howard Megdal. Howard's got some very exciting stuff in the works, and you can stay tuned right here for coverage of his hot press conference on Monday. Oh, the suspense!


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Prize-Winning Kabob Recipes
Nebraska cook hooks top prize for chicken kabobs
Looking for a way to make summer meals simple yet special? Kabobs are not only quick to fix, they're festive, fun to make and tasty, too.
Plus the combinations are endless, from appetizer and fruity dessert kabobs to main dish skewers loaded with good-for-you veggies and meat or seafood. Taste of Home readers pulled out some of their best recipes for our recent "Stick to Kabobs" contest.
Our Test Kitchen judges sampled savory bites of grilled shrimp, kielbasa, pork, steak and chicken as well as succulent chunks of pineapple, broccoli, sweet potato, squash and tomatoes. Some recipes relied on well-seasoned marinades; others enhanced the tidbits with a sauce or glaze. When the grilling was done and the skewers emptied, our judges chose the top 12.
Leading the pack was Kelly Townsend from Syracuse, Nebraska, who won the $500.00 Grand Prize for her flavorful Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs.
Spicy Salmon Kabobs from Terri Mach of Homer, Alaska took second place. Terri won dinner for four at the restaurant of her choice.
More about the Grand-Prize winner
A trip to California inspired Kelly Townsend to experiment in the kitchen ... with winning results!
Our panel of judges awarded the $500.00 Grand Prize in our "Stick to Kabobs" contest to Kelly's Oriental-style Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs. Kelly, who lives in Syracuse, Nebraska, dreamed up the recipe after visiting her aunt and uncle on the West Coast last summer.
"While living in Hawaii, they received a recipe for sesame sauce. One night for dinner, my aunt served us grilled asparagus with the sauce and grilled salmon.
"I wanted to see if the sesame sauce would go well with marinated, grilled chicken. So I combined the asparagus and chicken on skewers, using the sauce for dipping."
Taste of Home's judges savored the well-seasoned chicken and flavorful sesame sauce. The asparagus, meanwhile, proved a refreshing change from typical kabob vegetables.
"It's a great recipe to use whenever asparagus is in season ... and throughout the summer," Kelly notes. "You could substitute salmon or shrimp for the chicken and add more veggies. Broccoli tastes especially good with this sauce."
A knack for grilling
Kelly grills year-round, even during cold Nebraska winters. "I like to prepare kabobs or wrap up meat and vegetables in foil packets for an easy meal-in-one. I even prepare fajitas, meat loaf, pizza and stir-fry on the grill as well as traditional burgers and steaks."
As a child, Kelly often made the weekly menus for her mother and helped with grocery shopping. "I used to read cookbooks as a kid," says Kelly, "and they're still my favorite things to read."
It's only natural, then, that she earned a degree in family consumer science education (home economics). Although Kelly works in retail, she hopes to teach food and nutrition someday.
In the meantime, she's heading back to California. "I'm going to San Diego in July, and now I'll have some extra money to use there," Kelly says of her big $500.00 prize.
Maybe she'll even return with yet another award-winning recipe.
More grilled kabob recipes»

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Kidorable offers fun yet functional apparel and accessories for kids. They carry backpacks, rain coats, rain boots, hats, gloves, scarves, umbrellas, hooded towels, and more. With 12 different themes/styles to chose from, Kidorable has something for every little one (boy or girl!) in your life!
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review their fairy backpack and lotus hooded towel. V, was even more excited than I was!
When the towel arrived, it was in a waterproof, reusable "case" (that I have stashed aside to use for shampoo and such when we travel!) and had a pretty bow tied around it. V was super excited to untie the bow, and promptly put the towel on. I was happily surprised to see that the towel has a snap at the top to help hold it in place. V loved this because it meant that she could keep the towel on longer without having to hold it in place.
And let me tell you, she kept the towel on for a long while. She used it as a princess cape, and then begged to take a bath so she could use it "for real". I was happy with how absorbent it was, and even happier when I saw how wonderfully it washes. This is a wonderful towel, and I plan to get one for E (I love the dino one!) very soon!
The fairy backpack is every 4 year olds dream (and moms will like it too!). There are tons of pockets – which V promptly filled will all types of special items – and I love all the added details. The zipper pull is a purple flower and the straps muti-colored strands twisted together. I love that the bag is made out of "easy to wash PVC" and that is is soft and very flexible.
V was so excited to pack her backpack for preschool, and was very proud to show it to all of her classmates and teachers. It fit all of her school necessities in without a problem, and still had room to fit her handouts and misc items that she needed to bring home.
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Lorain County Community College is a testing center for the ACT Test.
This national test is given in September, October, December, February, April and June.
Click here for test dates.
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Students must register directly with ACT to participate in the ACT test. Click here for cost and registration information.
Students are able to register as Stand-by Click here for more information about Stand-by registration. To test as a stand-by, examinees must register online and bring the Online Request Form OR completed registration packed. Stand-by registrants must arrive at the testing center before 8 a.m. on test day and must have proper identification. LCCC always has extra seating available to accommodate stand-by examinees.
Testing with accommodations requires approval from ACT. Click here for the more information about the application process for accommodated testing.
For more information or to register to take the ACT test, please visit http://www.actstudent.org/.
LCCC does not administer the SAT test. Information about SAT testing is available at http://www.collegeboard.com/.
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Early next month, Leonard Cohen will begin his first extended tour of the United States in more than 15 years. Cohen took a circuitous route into the music industry – he was an internationally-known poet and novelist before he began making music in his mid-30's. He quickly became one of the most noted singer/songwriters of the late-60's, and has since released sporadic albums to nearly universal critical acclaim. In honor of his latest foray back into the public eye, I'm opening up a discussion about his 1969 album Songs From A Room…
THUMBS UP: Leonard Cohen combines a literary pedigree that Bob Dylan can only fantasize about with a world-weary realism that brings to mind Lou Reed. Cohen barely sings these tales of war, drug abuse, love lost and personal failure, and Songs From A Room is an album with a low-key, almost narcotic ambience. 'Bird On The Wire' was famously covered by Johnny Cash, and the 1991 tribute album I'm Your Fan: The Songs Of Leonard Cohen featured performances by the Pixies, Nick Cave, and REM, and displayed the depth of Cohen's influence on modern music – an influence that continues to the present, through musicians such as M. Ward and Devendra Banhart. An artist in every sense of the word, Leonard Cohen is a singular, unadorned voice, crying out in the wilderness of the modern world.
THUMBS DOWN: Songs From A Room is fairly morose, and walks the thin line between setting a mood and getting stuck in a single gear. But those are minor quibbles compared to the biggest issue with this album: Cohen really has trouble holding a tune throughout. His staccato delivery isn't a problem in and of itself, but he rarely stays in time with the music, and after awhile this album starts to sound like open mic night at the local coffeehouse. It's entirely possible that his wavering rhythm is an intentional artistic statement, but that doesn't make it it any easier on the ear. He creates some mesmerizing images with his words, but Leonard Cohen's difficulties with the mechanics of song only serve to highlight the vast expanse that exists between poetry and music.
Listen: Bird On The Wire
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Dominic F. Perry, 1927-2013
YOUNGSTOWN – Dominic F. "Dom" Perry, 86, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Mr. Perry was born July 14, 1927, in Youngstown, the son of Frank and Barbara Perry.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II.
He was owner of Dom Perry Tailors and Haberdashery.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Santon Perry; five children, Carla Evanoff of Youngstown, Patricia Fonzi of Danville, Calif., Dominic Perry of Rocky River, Theresa Parks of Upper Arlington and Anthony Perry of Columbus; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Dom was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Edward Church in Youngstown. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by the Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home in Boardman.


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The Florida Current's Bruce Ritchie reported on the signing of two bills last Friday of importance to the environmental community. First, Gov. Scott signed HB 503 which is intended to streamline the regulatory premitting process. In addition, he signed SB 268 which allows sponsorship of, and advertising on, some Florida Trails. To learn more about this legislation read Governor signs bills to streamline environmental permitting, allow sponsorship of trails. Bruce Ritchie also wrote about the new Wakulla Environmental Institute which survived the Governor's line item veto. To learn more about the new initiative from Tallahassee Community College read Proposed Wakulla Environmental Institute, inspired by region's biodiversity, survives budget veto.Brian Richter of The Nation Conservancy wrote a very interesting piece for National Geographic Water Currents about a new technology called Variable Rate Irrigation which is being effectively utilized to reduce agricultural water consumption in the Flint River Basin. For more information read Saving a river, one farm at a time.
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By Mary Mayfield: Guest columnist
Caring for Tucumcari, my friends and neighbors who live here is second nature to me. Tucumcari is my hometown. We live here because we want to live in a wonderful, warm community.
For 20 years prior to running for city commission, I attended as many city commission meetings as possible. In the last eight years as your commissioner, I have enjoyed checking on your concerns and assisting with solving any problems.
Getting to know every department head and how the departments are run was a real eye-opener. Being your commissioner has been an education in itself.
Now that I have learned the workings of our local city government and spent the time to attend numerous meetings, I would like to continue to be of assistance to you and the city of Tucumcari.
I am proud of our community. As a result of teamwork, our community is making progress. I would like the opportunity to be able to serve and be a part of that team as we move forward.
As we all know, communities that get along and work well together will prosper.
Mayor Mary Mayfield is running for reelection for Tucumcari city commissioner in district four.
All city candidates are invited to write, in 300 words or less, a brief synopsis of their intentions if elected.


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The Kwahadi Dance Theater celebrated 70 years on June 7.
Today's dance was the first of several that will continue throughout the month, and into next month.
Then, the dancers depart for Europe in late July.
The night at the Kwahadi Museum featured Kwahadi fine art, cultural artifacts, and enchiladas.
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Light Burgers for Summer Grilling
Stay healthy and keep burgers on your summer cookout menu with these recipes with 10 g of fat or less
Are you looking for a delicious burger to try this grilling season, but scared it'll put on pounds? Light the grill and rest assured because each of these tasty burgers has 10 g of fat or less. Bon Appetit!
Juicy Turkey Burgers
The way to a healthy heart for my husband is through luscious low-fat recipes. He enjoys these Juicy Turkey Burgers with their herb flavor and garden-fresh garnish. They make an ideal summer sandwich or in-hand meal for when we're on the run.
—Trina Hopsecger, Elkhart, Indiana
Garden Turkey Burgers
These moist burgers get plenty of color and flavor from onion, zucchini and red pepper. I often make the mixture ahead of time and put it in the refrigerator. Later, after helping my husband with yard work, I can put up the Garden Turkey Burgers on the grill while whipping up a salad or side dish.
—Sandy Kitzmiller, Unityville, Pennsylvania
Heavenly Earth Burgers
Packed with nutrition, these rice-and-bean patties from make a fun, filling, hand-held entree. Fresh parsley and carrots add flecks of color, and sunflower kernels a touch of crunchiness to Heavenly Earth Burgers.
—Wendy McGowan, Fontana, California
Calico Burgers
On summer Sundays when our children were young, we'd often invite guests for cookouts. These unique Calico Burgers burgers were always a hit.
—Maryann Bondonese, Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Great Grain Burgers
I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger...and Great Grain Burgers are our favorite. These patties cook up golden brown and crispy and make delicious sandwiches.
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Showtime Renews 'Homeland' & 'Masters Of Sex'
Showtime has greenlit new seasons of "Homeland" and "Masters of Sex." The spy thriller, starring Claire Danes and Damian Lewis, is getting a fourth season, while new series "Masters of Sex" will return for a second season, the network announced on Tuesday.
Both programs will return in 2014 with 12 episodes each.
Showtime entertainment president David Nevins said in a statement: "Homeland continues to prove its strength for Showtime, and is one of television's most exciting, provocative and widely-discussed shows. It has grown its audience significantly in each of its three seasons."
"The critical and audience reaction to Masters of Sex since its great launch has been incredibly gratifying. It's a privilege to get to work with such talented and creative people as Alex Gansa and Michelle Ashford, as well as their tremendous casts. They have each created truly original shows, with distinctive voices that are among the most admired series on television."
Following the series finale of "Dexter" over the summer, "Homeland" is the network's most popular series, averaging 6.5 million viewers per episode - a staggering 26 percent increase from fall 2012.
"Masters of Sex" averages 5.4 million viewers.


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The New York Islanders are currently tied for 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 54 points. They have a 23-23-8 record and are just eight points out of a playoff spot. They have a game or two in hand on most of the teams ahead of them.
It will be a challenge for sure, but the Islanders still have hope for the playoffs. There are still 28 games left.
But in order to achieve their goal of making the playoffs, the Islanders are going to need to do the following.


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Angels pitchers start hitting
When C.J. Wilson walked across the field before this morning's workout, he was carrying a bat.
It was a rare sight for spring training, and one probalby not repeated in any other American League camps. The Angels, however, have the distinction of being the only AL team to open their season at an NL park. They'll open in Cincinnati, so pitchers have to start swinging bats in spring training.
They started bunting last week, and this week they've started taking some batting practice.
Manager Mike Scioscia said that Jered Weaver, Wilson, Joe Blanton and Jason Vargas are all hitting, while Tommy Hanson is not. Under the current alignment, only Weaver, Wilson and Blanton would start games in Cincinnati.
However, Scioscia is leaving himself some wiggle room to change the order -- presumably to move Blanton back -- by having Vargas ready.
"You can project your starting rotation now till tomorrow and it might change," Scioscia said. "If you start to get (pitchers) to the fifth inning, sixth inning and there's a setback, a guy might not get to the 90 to 100 pitches you need to start the season. If you have to flip him back and flip someobody in, right now Jason can be that wild card if he keeps going."
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CINCINNATI — A baby gorilla that was moved to the Cincinnati Zoo from Texas now has a name.
Cincinnati Zoo officials said the female has been named Gladys Stones. That comes from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, where she was born on Jan. 29, and from zoo employees Jerry and Cindy Stones there. They cared for the baby at the Texas zoo because her mother displayed a lack of maternal care.
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Celery Seeds
It takes more than one-half million celery seeds to make a pound. But don't be fooled by the size of this tiny seasoning! Its strong, somewhat bitter flavor really packs a punch.
To get the best flavor from the seeds, you should buy them whole, not ground. Once ground, the flavor deteriorates more quickly. And because the seeds are so small, you might not need to grind them anyway.
Celery seed's pungent taste complements tomato and vegetable juices…as well as soups, stews, pickles, salad dressings, fish, eggs, chicken, and savory breads and biscuits. Remember, however, to use your celery seed sparingly, or it will overpower the food.
Like other spices, the seeds should be stored in an airtight container away from heat, light and humidity.
Enjoy the spark that celery seed gives to these three recipes (pictured below).
A sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, sprinkled with celery seed, coats these tender Country-Style Grilled Ribs. Chili powder and hot pepper sauce contribute to the zesty flavor of this recipe, submitted by Marilyn Beerman of Worthington, Ohio.
From Branchville, New Jersey, field editor Grace Yaskovic shares this fresh-tasting Celery Seed Potato Salad seasoned with onion and celery seed. The mayonnaise dressing gets its sweetness from sugar and whipping cream, and its tang from mustard and sugar.
This crisp refreshing Onion Cucumber Salad is flavored with green pepper and a sprinkling of celery seed, then drizzled with a slightly sweet vinegar dressing. "I use this recipe over and over," says Mildred Mann of Jeffersonville, Kentucky. "It's especially nice for picnics or other warm-weather get-togethers."


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Laryngotracheitis (croup) is a common cause of upper airway obstruction in children, with as many as 6% requiring hospitalization. It is most commonly caused by parainfluenza viruses 1 and 2, however, other etiologies include RSV, influenza, and adenovirus. Influenza A infection causes more severe infections. The incidence of disease is highest in the second year of life, but it is commonly seen between the ages of 1 and 6. Most cases occur in the fall and winter, but it may be seen throughout the year.
Acute laryngotracheitis usually presents with a 12-72 hour history of low grade fever and coryza. The patient subsequently develops hoarseness and a harsh/barking/seal-like cough. In moderate to severe cases the patient will have inspiratory stridor and retractions. Frequently, the respiratory distress is sudden in onset and is usually worse at night. Respiratory symptoms usually resolve over a 3-4 day period.
Differential Diagnosis
Spasmodic croup - this is very difficult to distinguish from laryngotracheitis. Affects children 3 months to 3 years and patients appear healthy overall other than a possible mild URI. The patient awakes suddenly at night with dyspnea, barking cough, and inspiratory stridor. Fever is not present and cool mist and gentle reassurance usually provide relief. Symptoms may resolve as quickly as they begin. This is thought to be a more allergic type of subglottic edema rather than infectious.
Bacterial Tracheitis - most commonly a complication of croup. Thus, patients most frequently have a preceding croup infection and then the patient develops high fever, toxicity and increasing respiratory distress. However, patient may also present suddenly without preceding croup. These cases are difficult to distinguish from epiglottitis, except that drooling is usually not present.
Epiglottitis - caused mainly by Haemophilus influenzae type b, therefore it is rarely encountered anymore. Patient is a previously healthy child who suddenly develops a sore throat and fever. Within hours patient appears toxic with drooling and hyperextension of the neck.
Other diagnoses to consider:
Foreign body, peritonsillar/retropharyngeal abscess, angioneurotic edema (usually facial swelling present as well), tracheal neoplasm/hemangioma/condyloma, vocal cord paralysis.
Croup Scoring System
Croup Severity
Tables taken from Fleisher, Gary and Ludwig, Stephen. Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. 2000. p. 746
Admission Criteria
- After receiving nebulized epinephrine, a patient may be observed in the ER for 2-3 hours or admitted. After the observation period the patient may be discharged to home if the child has:
-no stridor at rest
-normal air entry
-normal color
-normal level of consciousness
-received one dose of 0.3-0.6 mg/kg dexamethasone IM, or 0.15-0.6mg/kg po
-reliable transportation and caregivers
- The patient should be admitted if the child has:
-hypoxia on room air
-poor po intake
-underlying laryngeal disease with exacerbation (e.g. subglottic stenosis)
-respiratory failure
-mild-moderate disease but lives a far distance from the hospital
-caretakers who are unreliable
- A patient may be considered for admission who presents during the day, as croup typically worsens at night.


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It's back! The 20th Annual Niagara Icewine Festival will be underway from January 9th-25th, 2015. For three weekends in January (9th-11th, 16th-18th & 23rd-25th), you have the opportunity to taste this Ontario specialty made from grapes left to freeze naturally on the vine. The Niagara Region is recognized as producing some of the world's finest icewine, and now is your chance to try it out during the Niagara Icewine Festival.
What does it taste like?
Icewine is an ultra-rich flavoured wine, boasting rich aromas and flavours of ripe tropical fruits, made from the intense liquid of naturally frozen grapes. All varieties are sweet, making it a "dessert" wine. Icewine was traditionally rooted in Austria and Germany (locally known as "eiswein"); however, Canada has got the current claim to ice wine-making fame, with the majority of the market's ice wine offerings coming from British Columbia and Ontario. The wines are chilled and also go perfectly paired with rich flavoured food (such as aged blue cheese). Add a splash of icewine to sparkling wine or cocktails to enhance the flavour.
About the Niagara Icewine Festival:
Once again, the Niagara Icewine Festival will feature the Discovery Pass. For $40 (plus HST) you will be able to tour the wintry wine route and enjoy eight award-winning wines and food pairings throughout all three weekends of the Niagara Icewine Festival.
To ensure that all designated drivers are having a good time as well, the Festival is offering the Driver's Discovery Pass. Enjoy eight non-alcoholic winery experiences throughout the Festival for just $30 (plus HST).
Click here for a list of all the Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries and Twenty Valley wineries featured during this event.
*To order your Discovery Passes please call the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival office at 905-688-0212.
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This evening showcases wines from 35 Niagara wineries, and features Canada's largest tasting of internationally acclaimed VQA Icewines and table wines. Combined with the best of Niagara cuisine prepared by Fallsview Casino's top chefs as well as live entertainment, this is an unforgettable evening!
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This spectacular event will take place both indoors & outdoors at the Scotiabank Convention Centre, just steps away from the magnificent Niagara Falls.
Enjoy an outdoor winter wonderland featuring fire pits, icewine marshmallows, amazing ice sculptures and signature icewine bars.
Step inside the glass doors to sip, sample & savour seasonal vintages and delicious culinary creations.
Over 15 of Niagara's best wineries will highlight award-winning icewines and sparkling wines that will pair perfectly with the savoury dishes created by 12 of Niagara's best restaurants & culinary masters.
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The beginning of the Niagara Icewine Festival runs alongside another popular Niagara Falls festival — the Ontario Power Generation's Winter Festival of Lights!
This festival runs until January 12th, 2015 and is within easy access to the Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries and only a 5 minute walk from the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel , located right where all the action happens, on Clifton Hill! There is no better way to visit Winter in the Niagara Region than to experience both the countryside wineries and the excitement of Niagara's best attractions.
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John J. Brophy
February 19, 2011
VOORHEESVILLE – John J. Brophy, 85, of Voorheesville, died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center in Delmar. Mr. Brophy was born in Oneonta, and lived in Copiague, East Greenbush and Guilderland. He was employed as a teacher at high schools in Amityville and Plainview before coming to Columbia High School in East Greenbush. He then was employed by the New York State Education Department for twenty years, retiring as Supervisor of Business Education. He also was a communicant of Christ the King Church in Guilderland.
Mr. Brophy was predeceased by his wife Mary Holmes Brophy, his wife Ellen Rochford Brophy, his son John R. Brophy, and his son in law John Quell. He is survived by his children Mary Quell of Colonie, Regina Dunn (James) of Colonie, Thomas Brophy of Roswell, NM, and Daniel Brophy of Watervliet; his grandchildren Amber Dunn, and Shaun and Jennifer Quell; his brother Gerard Brophy (Patricia) of Troy; and by several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his sisters Margaret Brophy and Julia Cunningham; and his brothers James and William Brophy.
The Brophy family would like to thank the caring staff of the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care center for the wonderful care they provided to Mr. Brophy.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 9:00, and 10:00 in the Church of Christ the King, Sumter Ave., Guilderland. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. The parish family of Christ the King Church will gather at 4:30 pm for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. Interment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christ the King Building Fund, 20 Sumpter Ave., Albany, NY 12203. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Carol J. George
February 18, 2011
NISKAYUNA – Carol George, 71, passed away peacefully on her birthday February 17, 2011 in her home with her family and pets; her long courageous battle with cancer is now over. Carol moved to Schenectady as a newlywed in June of 1962. After a brief nursing career, she was devoted to raising her two children. She performed volunteer work for schools as her children were growing up and then for various community organizations; the most rewarding being her fifteen year involvement with the patrons and members of the Schenectady Civic Players. Carol was a loving and caring person who enjoyed reading, gardening, and traveling.
Carol is survived by her husband Raymond, son Tony George of Frederick, Maryland, daughter Suzanne George Gonsalves of Taunton, Massachusetts, and precious granddaughter Miriam Rose.
An Orthodox ceremony for the separation of the soul from the body was performed at her bedside by her beloved priest, Father Dennis Nagi, the day of her death. Following the service, in a final act of total self-giving love, Carol donated her body for research via the Anatomical Gift Program at Albany Medical College.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Forty Day Memorial service following the 9:30 am liturgy on March 27, 2011, at St. Sophia church on 440 Whitehall Road, in Albany. The memorial portion of the worship will begin between 10:30-11:00am. Family will receive mourners in the church hall following the service. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com. Donations may be made to either, the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 12211; or the Schenectady Civic Players, PO Box 927, Schenectady, NY 12301.
Helen M. Lennebecker
February 14, 2011
AMSTERDAM – Helen M. Haywood Lennebecker, 73, of Amsterdam, died on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Lennebecker was born in Amsterdam, where she lived most of her life. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was also a member of the Ladies Sewing Circle and the Heralders. She also was an avid bingo player.
Mrs. Lennebecker is survived by her husband of twenty three years, Richard Lennebecker; her children Kathy Copp, Brenda Drake (Richard), Cindy McNeil, Larry McNeil, and Rebecca Vosburgh; her sister Charlene Rodriguez (Raymond); her brother Robert Haywood; and by fourteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, Thursday morning at 11:00. Relatives and friends are invited. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Dr. Paul J. Centi, PhD
February 13, 2011
ALBANY – Dr. Paul J. Centi, PhD, of Albany, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Albany Medical Center. Dr. Centi was born in Amsterdam on September 20, 1923 to Anthony and Mary (Agosta) Centi. He was a veteran of service in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he first taught engineering at the University of Alabama before serving in France. He was a 1948 graduate of Siena College and earned his doctorate at Fordham University. He held teaching positions at Mount St. Mary's College and St. Peter's College, and was Assistant Director of Psychological Services at Fordham. He was also director of the Counseling Center at Holy Cross College. Dr. Centi later served as Professor of Psychology and Director of the Counseling Center at Siena College. He retired Professor Emeritus from Siena in 1987.
A licensed psychologist he was a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Association for Counseling and Development. He served as President of the American Catholic Psychological Association, President of Division 36 of the American Psychological Association and as a member of the Council of Representatives of the APA. He is listed in "Who's Who in American Education," "American Men of Science," "Who's Who in the East," "The National Register of Educational Researchers" and "The Dictionary of International Biography." He published many books, pamphlets and articles in his field. He also was a lifetime member of the Italian American Community Center serving on several committees and as President of the Board from 1988-1989.
Dr. Centi is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Dorothy Infante Centi; his children Daniel (Rosemary) Centi, Mary (Jean) Nelson, Paul Centi, Dorothy Centi-Jones, and Elizabeth Centi-Grogan; his grandchildren Daniel A., Justin (Amanda) and Jacqueline Centi, Joseph, Jeffrey and Christopher Nelson, Paul and Micaela Jones, Alyssa and Daniel Grogan; his sister Clem (David) Brumley; his sisters in law Terry and Ruth Centi; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Joseph and Gabe.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 8:30, and from there to the Parish of Mater Christi, Hurst Ave., Albany, at 9:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the Siena College Foundation Fund for Special Projects, Siena College, 515 Loudon Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Thelma M. Hallenbeck
February 9, 2011
BETHLEHEM – Thelma M. "Jill" Hallenbeck, 82, of North Bethlehem, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Hallenbeck was born and raised in Stillwater, moved to Albany after high school, and had lived in North Bethlehem for 51 years. She was employed by Albany Savings Bank, St. Peter's Hospital in Maternity Admitting, and by the New York State Dept. of Taxation & Finance for over twenty years. She and her late husband enjoyed vacationing in York Beach, ME for thirty five years.
Mrs Hallenbeck was predeceased by her husband Lawrence M. Hallenbeck in 2004. She is survived by her son Gary S. Hallenbeck and his wife Maria of Colonie; her grandson Scott L. Hallenbeck; and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family, there will be no calling hours. Interment will be in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate New York Chapter, 1650 South Avenue, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14620.
Lucy A. Lomio
February 5, 2011
DELANSON – Lucy A. Lomio passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at her home. She was born in Gallupville on January 4, 1949, the daughter of Wilber and Gladys Zimmer. She attended school in Schoharie, and was employed as a secretary at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany for fifteen years. She also enjoyed baking, gardening, and knitting.
Lucy is survived by her husband of 27 years, Anthony J. Lomio; her brothers and sisters David Zimmer of Esperance, Mary Ann Unser of Schoharie, Peggy Day of Texas, Ruth Tubbs of Knox, Gideon Zimmer of Duanesburg, Nancy Oderonk of Fort Plain, Charles & Peter Zimmer of Schenectady.
The family would like to thank her sister Mary, Linda McDougall and Jacki Zimmer for caring for Lucy during her illness.
A memorial service will be held in the Duanesburg Florida Baptist Church, Route 30, Duanesburg on Sunday, February 13th at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, P.O. Box 40, 304 Howes Cave Rd, Howes Cave, NY 12092. To leave a message of condolence for the family or send a sympathy card please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Marjorie A. DuCharme
February 2, 2011
ALBANY – Marjorie A. Berney DuCharme, born May 3, 1934, died February 1, 2011 at her home. The daughter of Benjamin and Mildred McKenna Berney, she grew up in the Bronx, New York. She graduated from the College of New Rochelle in 1956 with a degree in education. Marjorie loved art and enjoyed teaching art to elementary school children. In her free time she took great pleasure in playing the piano, sewing, and painting.
Marjorie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Francis C. DuCharme, and by her daughter in law Anne DuCharme. She is survived by her children Jane Wingle (Ronald) of Albany, Mary Ann Matters (Rick) of East Greenbush, Peter DuCharme of Altamont, John DuCharme (Ann Marie McGuire DuCharme) of Rexford, Paul DuCharme (Marianne Franze DuCharme) of Los Gatos, CA, and Helen Matz (William) of Latham; her sister Cecelia Dougherty of Ormond Beach, FL; her grandchildren Amanda, Katrina, and Rebecca Wingle, Amber DuCharme, Gregory and Alexa DuCharme, Adam, Evan and Jake DuCharme, and William, Benjamin, and Joshua Matz; and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Saturday morning at 8:15, and from there to the Parish of Mater Christi (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church), Hurst Ave., Albany at 9:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Friday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, 421 Columbia St., Cohoes, NY 12047; or Bright Horizons at Carondelet, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110; or Mater Christi School, 35 Hurst Ave., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.


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Muti Africa Trek: Arba Minch - Weyto (12.719 km)
Giovedi 23/01/2008 abbiamo assistito all'ennesimo drastico cambiamento. Entrando nella Valle dell'Omo, la zona sudoccidentale dell'Etiopia, la vegetazione inizia ad infittirsi e cambiano anche i tratti somatici delle persone.muti-africatrek.blogspot.com/2008/02/arba-minch-weyto-12719-km.html
mundo | imagens: weyto - oct 2008
Weyto is a very small village in the way to the south of Ethiopia. Almost a necessary stop before Turmi.mundoimagens.blogspot.com/2009/01/weyto-oct-2008_3396.html
The Airing of Grievances: Chapter 4: Weyto Tribe
Early the next morning I fly to Bahir Dar, a town of 100,000 on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest body of water in Ethiopia. Bahir Dar's name on the historical route has been made by the numerous monasteries...aofg.blogs.com/the_airing_of_grievances/2005/10/chapter_4_weyto.html
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Conosciuti anche come Tsemako, i Tsemay appartengono al vasto gruppo linguistico afro-asiatico e in particolare alla famiglia Cushitic di cui il Dassanatch Arbore ne fanno anche parte. Il numero totale dei Tsemay non supera le 10.000 persone. I loro vicini includono i Konso a est, i Banna - gruppo Bashada a ovest, e gli Arbore a sud. Occupano la regione semi-arida della valle Weyto, che si trova a ovest del fiume Weyto. Qui, i Tsemay vivono di agro-pastorizia. Le rive del fiume Weyto sono particolarmente adatte per la coltivazione delle colture e piantagioni tra le quali anche il cotone. Tuttavia, i Tsemay coltivano soprattutto sorgo e miglio. La società Tsemay, a differenza della maggior parte delle altre etnie in Etiopia rurale, non ha come consuetudine la richiesta della verginità delle ragazze fino al giorno ufficiale del loro matrimonio. In altre parole, una ragazza Tsemay, se vuole, può avere un partner sessuale con il quale può impegnarsi in relazioni prematrimoniali. Tuttavia, cultura Tsemay proibisce severamente alle ragazze di avere un bambino nato da questa relazione. Così, nella cultura Tsemay, la libertà di avere un partner sessuale prima del matrimonio, non garantisce necessariamente la libertà di rimanere incinta, perché a sua volta questo necessita del matrimonio. Also known as Tsemako, the Tsemay belong to the broad language group Afro-Asia and in particular to the family of which the Cushitic Dassanatch Arbore they are also part. The total number of Tsemay does not exceed 10,000. Their neighbors include the Konso east, the Banna - Group Bashada west, south and Arbore. They occupy the semi-arid valley Weyto, located west of the river Weyto. Here, the living Tsemay agro-pastoralism. The banks of the river Weyto are particularly suitable for the cultivation of crops and plantations, among which also the cotton. However, the Tsemay cultivated mainly sorghum and millet. The company Tsemay, unlike most other ethnic groups in rural Ethiopia, not as usual on the request of the girl's virginity until the day of their marriage official. In other words, a girl Tsemay, if he wants, can have a sexual partner with whom he can engage in premarital sex. However, culture Tsemay strictly forbids the girls to have a child born from this relationship. Thus, culture Tsemay, the freedom of having a sexual partner before marriage, not necessarily guarantee the freedom to get pregnant, because this in turn requires the marriage. .www.flickr.com/photos/1959dr/7356862944/
Ethiopedia or Encyclopedia for Ethiopia: Extinction of the Ethiopian Languages Qemant Geez Weyto Quaregna and Gafat
The progressive extinction of the indigenous Ethiopian languages of Qemant,Geez, Gafat, Quaregna and Weyto is discussed. The focus will be on the language of Geez.ethiopedia.blogspot.com/2008/11/extinction-of-ethiopian-qemant-geez.html
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In The Horn Of Africa: the road to Yabello
From the South Omo Valley we drove back to Weyto and to Konso, and then on to Yabello. The road first crosses the Buska Mountains, as far as I can see the western escarpment from yet another section of the rift valley, before descending in the Weyto desert, a flat expanse of land that looks conspicuously like a rift valley floor.oudmayer3.blogspot.com/2012/04/road-to-yabello.html
Tsemay people also known as Tsemako or Tsamai, are an Nilotic ethnic group of southwestern Ethiopia. They belong to the lowland East Cushitic family in which the Dassanatch and the Arbore are also part.kwekudee-tripdownmemorylane.blogspot.com/2012/12/tsemay-people-ethiopian-ancient.html
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7 U.S. Code § 1627b - National Sheep Industry Improvement Center
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Board
The term "Board" means the Board of Directors established under subsection (f) of this section.
(2) Center
The term "Center" means the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center established under subsection (b) of this section.
(3) Eligible entity
The term "eligible entity" means an entity that promotes the betterment of the United States sheep or goat industries and that is—
(4) Fund
The term "Fund" means the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Revolving Fund established under subsection (e) of this section.
(b) Establishment of Center
The Secretary shall establish a National Sheep Industry Improvement Center.
(c) Purposes
The purposes of the Center shall be to—
(1) promote strategic development activities and collaborative efforts by private and State entities to maximize the impact of Federal assistance to strengthen and enhance production and marketing of sheep or goat products in the United States;
(3) provide assistance to meet the needs of the sheep or goat industry for infrastructure development, business development, production, resource development, and market and environmental research;
(4) advance activities that empower and build the capacity of the United States sheep or goat industry to design unique responses to the special needs of the sheep or goat industries on both a regional and national basis; and
(d) Strategic plan
(1) In general
The Center shall submit to the Secretary an annual strategic plan for the delivery of financial assistance provided by the Center.
(2) Requirements
A strategic plan shall identify—
(A) goals, methods, and a benchmark for measuring the success of carrying out the plan and how the plan relates to the national and regional goals of the Center;
(B) the amount and sources of Federal and non-Federal funds that are available for carrying out the plan;
(e) Revolving Fund
(1) Establishment
There is established in the Treasury the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Revolving Fund. The Fund shall be available to the Center, without fiscal year limitation, to carry out the authorized programs and activities of the Center under this section.
(2) Contents of Fund
There shall be deposited in the Fund—
(A) such amounts as may be appropriated, transferred, or otherwise made available to support programs and activities of the Center;
(B) payments received from any source for products, services, or property furnished in connection with the activities of the Center;
(C) fees and royalties collected by the Center from licensing or other arrangements relating to commercialization of products developed through projects funded, in whole or part, by grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements executed by the Center;
(D) proceeds from the sale of assets, loans, and equity interests made in furtherance of the purposes of the Center;
(E) donations or contributions accepted by the Center to support authorized programs and activities; and
(3) Use of Fund
(A) In general
The Center may use amounts in the Fund to make direct loans, loan guarantees, cooperative agreements, equity interests, investments, repayable grants, and grants to eligible entities, either directly or through an intermediary, in accordance with a strategic plan submitted under subsection (d) of this section.
(B) Continued existence
The Center shall manage the Fund in a manner that ensures that sufficient amounts are available in the Fund to carry out subsection (c) of this section. The Fund is intended to furnish the initial capital for a revolving fund that will eventually be privatized for the purposes of assisting the United States sheep and goat industries.
(C) Diverse area
The Center shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use the Fund to serve broad geographic areas and regions of diverse production.
(D) Administration
The Center may not use more than 10 percent of the amounts in the portfolio of the Center for each fiscal year for the administration of the Center. The portfolio shall be calculated at the beginning of each fiscal year and shall include a total of—
(F) Accounting
To be eligible to receive amounts from the Fund, an entity must agree to account for the amounts using generally accepted accounting principles.
(G) Uses of Fund
The Center may use amounts in the Fund to—
(i) participate with Federal and State agencies in financing activities that are in accordance with a strategic plan submitted under subsection (d) of this section, including participation with several States in a regional effort;
(ii) participate with other public and private funding sources in financing activities that are in accordance with the strategic plan, including participation in a regional effort;
(iii) provide security for, or make principal or interest payments on, revenue or general obligation bonds issued by a State, if the proceeds from the sale of the bonds are deposited in the Fund;
(v) guarantee or purchase insurance for local obligations to improve credit market access or reduce interest rates for a project that is in accordance with the strategic plan;
(vi) sell assets, loans, and equity interests acquired in connection with the financing of projects funded by the Center; or
(4) Loans
(A) Rate
A loan from the Fund may be made at an interest rate that is below the market rate or may be interest free.
(B) Term
The term of a loan may not exceed the shorter of—
(C) Source of repayment
The Center may not make a loan from the Fund unless the recipient establishes an assured source of repayment.
(f) Board of Directors
(2) Powers
The Board shall—
(B) review any contract, direct loan, loan guarantee, cooperative agreement, equity interest, investment, repayable grant, and grant to be made or entered into by the Center and any financial assistance provided to the Center;
(C) make the final decision, by majority vote, on whether and how to provide assistance to an applicant; and
(3) Composition
The Board shall be composed of—
(A) 7 voting members, of whom—
(4) Nomination
(A) Nominating body
The Secretary shall appoint the voting members of the Board from nominations submitted by organizations described in subparagraph (B).
(5) Term of office
(A) In general
Subject to subparagraph (B), the term of office of a voting member of the Board shall be 3 years.
(B) Staggered initial terms
The initial voting members of the Board (other than the chairperson of the initially established Board) shall serve for staggered terms of 1, 2, and 3 years, as determined by the Secretary.
(6) Vacancy
(7) Chairperson
(8) Annual meeting
(A) In general
The Board shall meet not less than once each fiscal year at the call of the chairperson or at the request of the executive director appointed under subsection (g)(1) of this section.
(9) Voting
(10) Conflicts of interest
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (D), a member of the Board shall not vote on any matter respecting any application, contract, claim, or other particular matter pending before the Board in which, to the knowledge of the member, an interest is held by—
(v) any organization in which the member is serving as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee; or
(B) Removal
Any action by a member of the Board that violates subparagraph (A) shall be cause for removal from the Board.
(C) Validity of action
An action by a member of the Board that violates subparagraph (A) shall not impair or otherwise affect the validity of any otherwise lawful action by the Board.
(D) Disclosure
(i) In general If a member of the Board makes a full disclosure of an interest and, prior to any participation by the member, the Board determines, by majority vote, that the interest is too remote or too inconsequential to affect the integrity of any participation by the member, the member may participate in the matter relating to the interest, except as provided in subparagraph (E)(iii).
(E) Remands
(i) In general The Secretary may vacate and remand to the Board for reconsideration any decision made pursuant to subsection (e)(3)(H) of this section if the Secretary determines that there has been a violation of this paragraph or any conflict of interest provision of the bylaws of the Board with respect to the decision.
(ii) Reasons In the case of any violation and remand of a funding decision to the Board under clause (i), the Secretary shall inform the Board of the reasons for the remand.
(11) Compensation
(A) In general
A member of the Board shall not receive any compensation by reason of service on the Board.
(12) Bylaws
The Board shall adopt, and may from time to time amend, any bylaw that is necessary for the proper management and functioning of the Center.
(13) Public hearings
Not later than 1 year after April 4, 1996, the Board shall hold public hearings on policy objectives of the program established under this section.
(14) Organizational system
The Board shall provide a system of organization to fix responsibility and promote efficiency in carrying out the functions of the Board.
(g) Officers and employees
(1) Executive director
(A) In general
The Board shall appoint an executive director to be the chief executive officer of the Center.
(2) Other officers and employees
The Board may select and appoint officers, attorneys, employees, and agents who shall be vested with such powers and duties as the Board may determine.
(h) Consultation
To carry out this section, the Board may consult with—
(i) Oversight
(1) In general
The Secretary shall review and monitor compliance by the Board and the Center with this section.
(2) Sanctions
If, following notice and opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary finds that the Board or the Center is not in compliance with this section, the Secretary may—
Source(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, § 210, formerly Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 375, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VII, § 759,Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1132; amended Pub. L. 106–78, title VIII, § 816,Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1182; Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title VII, § 756], Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–43; Pub. L. 107–76, title VII, § 731,Nov. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 736; Pub. L. 108–7, div. A, title VII, § 728,Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 42; Pub. L. 108–199, div. A, title VII, § 726,Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 35; Pub. L. 108–447, div. A, title VII, § 725,Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 2842; Pub. L. 110–234, title XI, § 11009(a), (b)(1),May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XI, § 11009(a), (b)(1),June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2120, 2121; renumbered act Aug. 14, 1946, § 210, and amended Pub. L. 113–79, title XII, § 12102(b),Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 979.)
References in Text
This Act, referred to in subsec. (i)(2)(C), probably means the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, title III of Pub. L. 87–128, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 294, which is classified principally to chapter 50 (§ 1921 et seq.) of this title and of which this section was formerly a part prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 113–79. For classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1921 of this title and Tables.
Section was formerly classified to section 2008j of this title.
A former subsec. (j)(7) of this section provided for the repeal of this section on the date the Secretary published notice in the Federal Register that the transition plan to privatize the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center had been completed. Although such notice was published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2007, at 72 F.R. 28945, repeal of this section did not take effect because of amendment by Pub. L. 110–246, § 11009(b), repealing subsec. (j) of this section, effective May 1, 2007. See 2008 Amendment and Effective Date of 2008 Amendment notes below.
Pub. L. 110–234and Pub. L. 110–246made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234were repealed by section 4(a) ofPub. L. 110–246.
2014—Subsec. (e)(3)(D). Pub. L. 113–79, § 12102(b)(1)(A), substituted "10 percent" for "3 percent" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (e)(6). Pub. L. 113–79, § 12102(b)(1)(B), struck out par. (6) which related to funding to carry out this section.
2008—Subsec. (e)(6)(B), (C). Pub. L. 110–246, § 11009(a), added subpars. (B) and (C) and struck out former subpar. (B) which provided for $27,998,000 out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated to carry out this section and former subpar. (C) which authorized appropriation of an additional $30,000,000.
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 110–246, § 11009(b)(1), struck out subsec. (j) which related to privatization of the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center and repeal of this section on the date that the Secretary published notice in the Federal Register that the transition plan for such privatization had been completed.
2004—Subsec. (e)(6)(B). Pub. L. 108–447substituted "$27,998,000" for "$26,998,000".
Pub. L. 108–199substituted "$26,998,000" for "$26,499,000".
2003—Subsec. (e)(6)(B). Pub. L. 108–7substituted "$26,499,000" for "$26,000,000".
2001—Subsec. (e)(6)(B). Pub. L. 107–76substituted "$26,000,000" for "$25,000,000".
2000—Subsec. (e)(6)(B). Pub. L. 106–387substituted "$25,000,000" for "$20,000,000".
1999—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(a), added par. (5).
Subsec. (e)(3)(A). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(b)(1)(A), added subpar. (A) and struck out heading and text of former subpar. (A). Text read as follows: "The Center may use amounts in the Fund to make grants and loans to eligible entities in accordance with a strategic plan submitted under subsection (d) of this section."
Subsec. (e)(3)(B). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(b)(1)(B), inserted at end "The Fund is intended to furnish the initial capital for a revolving fund that will eventually be privatized for the purposes of assisting the United States sheep and goat industries."
Subsec. (e)(3)(D). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(b)(1)(C), (F), redesignated subpar. (E) as (D) and struck out heading and text of former subpar. (D). Text read as follows: "The Center shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use the Fund to provide a variety of grants and intermediate- and long-term loans."
Subsec. (e)(3)(E). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(b)(1)(F), redesignated subpar. (F) as (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (D).
Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(b)(1)(D), added subpar. (E) and struck out heading and text of former subpar. (E). Text read as follows: "The Center may not use more than 3 percent of the amounts in the Fund for a fiscal year for the administration of the Center."
Subsec. (e)(3)(F) to (H). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(b)(1)(F), redesignated subpars. (G) and (H) as (F) and (G), respectively. Former subpar. (F) redesignated (E).
Subsec. (e)(3)(H)(vii). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(b)(1)(E), added cl. (vii).
Subsec. (e)(6)(D). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(b)(2), struck out heading and text of subpar. (D). Text read as follows: "No additional Federal funds shall be used to carry out this section beginning on the earlier of—
"(i) the date that is 10 years after April 4, 1996; or
"(ii) the day after a total of $50,000,000 has been made available under subparagraphs (B) and (C) to carry out this section."
Subsec. (f)(2)(B). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(c)(1), added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: "review any grant, loan, contract, or cooperative agreement to be made or entered into by the Center and any financial assistance provided to the Center;".
Subsec. (f)(5)(C). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(c)(2), added subpar. (C) and struck out heading and text of former subpar. (C). Text read as follows: "A voting member may be reelected for not more than 1 additional term."
Subsec. (f)(6)(B). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(c)(3), added subpar. (B) and struck out heading and text of former subpar. (B). Text read as follows: "A member elected to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term may be reelected for 1 full term."
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 106–78, § 816(d), added subsec. (j).
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234by Pub. L. 110–246effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 ofPub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
Pub. L. 110–234, title XI, § 11009(b)(2),May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1359, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XI, § 11009(b)(2),June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2121, provided that: "The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] takes effect on May 1, 2007."
[Pub. L. 110–234and Pub. L. 110–246enacted identical provisions. Pub. L. 110–234was repealed by section 4(a) ofPub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.]
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Alien children must be eligible for AFDC under a State's July 16, 1996 plan and must also meet the PRWORA definition of "qualified alien" to be eligible for Federal foster care maintenance or adoption assistance (except that children receiving adoption assistance pursuant to agreements signed before August 22, 1996 may continue to receive such assistance).
If the State deems step-parent income available to the child pursuant to its July 16, 1996 AFDC State plan, step-parent income must be counted in determining title IV-E eligibility (45 CFR 233.30 (a)(3)(xiv)).
The AFDC regulations and procedures (45 CFR 233.20) are applicable in the title IV-E foster care maintenance payments program.
The AFDC need standard should be used for determining eligibility for the title IV-E program. Section 472 (a) of the Social Security Act defines as eligible "a child who would meet the requirements of section 406 (a)... ;" as in effect on July 16, 1996 section 406 (a), in turn, refers to a "needy child," without reference to a payment standard. Reference to the need standard thus flows directly from the words of the statute. The IV-E program has never interpreted the reference to receipt of aid, in section 472 (a)(4), as excluding from foster care eligibility a needy child who did not or might not have actually received AFDC because of the payment standard.
Section 472 of the Social Security Act refers to the need standard at the outset, and does not subsequently distinguish between the need and payment standards; moreover, there is no such distinction recognized in the IV-E regulations. Consistent with that framework, the reference to receipt of aid in section 472 (a)(4) has been consistently understood to mean eligibility in accordance with the need standard.
Furthermore, when section 472 (a)(4) states: "received aid...in or for the month in which court proceedings leading to the removal...from the home were initiated," it is not using those words as an eligibility requirement but rather, referring to the point in time when the child meets the appropriate eligibility standards. Thus, sections 472 (a)(4)(A) and (B) are understood to refer to the times when the child met the 406 (a) standards.
Each child in foster care, whether placed alone or in the same foster care facility as his or her siblings, is considered a separate unit for purposes of determing eligibility for title IV-E foster care. Only income that is actually received by a child in foster care is counted as available to meet the child's needs and the income and resources of the foster child would not be considered as available to siblings placed or living in the same foster home.
No. A State's 1115 (a) waiver of AFDC requirements does not affect eligibility for title IV-E foster care maintenance or adoption assistance payments. Regardless of whether the rules and provisions of a State's section 1115 (a) waiver broaden or restrict AFDC eligibility, those waiver rules shall not be applied in making title IV-E eligibility determinations.
A specified relative is defined as any relation by blood, marriage or adoption who is within the fifth degree of kinship to the dependent child. This includes great-great-great grandparents and first cousins once removed (children of first cousins). Accordingly, for the purpose of determining title IV-E eligibility, any otherwise eligible child under age 18 who is removed from the home of a relative who is within the fifth degree of kinship to the child will be eligible for assistance under title IV-E. Also see Q7 in section 8.3A11 for the specified relative requirements for youth over age 18.
If a child's eligibility for title IV-E adoption assistance is based upon his or her eligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) as a dependent child, the title IV-E agency must determine that the child would have been AFDC-eligible in the home from which s/he was removed. To meet the AFDC criteria, the child must be both a needy child and a child who is deprived of parental support or whose principal wage earner parent is unemployed. Need exists in the child's home if the resources available to the family are below $10,000 and meets the income test (see section 8.4A Q/A #18 of the Child Welfare Policy Manual). Deprivation exists in the home in situations where there is death of a parent, an absent parent, or a parent with a mental or physical incapacity to the extent that the parent cannot support or care for the child. At the point of the removal of a child from his or her home, a termination of parental rights (TPR) alone is not proof that deprivation exists. The factors noted here must be established based on the circumstances in that home. If the child meets these AFDC criteria at removal, no further AFDC eligibility determination is needed for adoption assistance.
The effective date of the amendment to section 472(a) of the Social Security Act (the Act) made by the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 is December 14, 1999. (Note: The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 located the resource value provision for the foster care program at section 472(a)(3)(B) and for the adoption assistance program at section 473(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)(bb) of the Act).
No. As the title IV-A program, TANF should not be counted as income in determining title IV-E eligibility.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) amended the definition of unemployed parent at 45 CFR 233.101(a)(1) in 1998 in response to the replacement of the former AFDC program with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Each State was required to establish a reasonable standard for measuring unemployment in order to determine whether an individual qualified for benefits under TANF or Medicaid and whether a child met the AFDC portion of title IV-E eligibility. The amended regulation specifically permits States to consider hours of work, dollar amounts earned, and family size in establishing the reasonable standard of unemployment.
The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 amended section 472(a) of the Social Security Act to authorize an increase in the value of resources allowable for title IV-E eligibility to $10,000. The $10,000 resource limit applies to the resources of the child and family for the purposes of determining AFDC/title IV-E eligibility. A State may not opt to set the combined value of resources at less than $10,000. (Note: The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 located the resource value provision for the foster care program at section 472(a)(3)(B) and for the adoption assistance program at section 473(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)(aa)(BB) of the Social Security Act).
No. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) did not include any allowance for cost of living or adjustments for inflation in setting the July 16, 1996 look-back date. States may not adjust the 1996 standard of need to reflect cost of living adjustments, since the statutory look-back date is set at a specific point in time.
No. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) retained the connection between the title IV-E program and the AFDC program and established an AFDC "look-back date" of
July 16, 1996. As such, TANF eligibility may not be substituted for an AFDC eligibility determination. States must use the title IV-A State plan that was in effect on July 16, 1996, to determine a child's AFDC eligibility. Tribal title IV-E agencies must use the title IV-A State plan that was in effect on July 16, 1996, in the State in which the child resides at the time of removal from the home to determine a child's AFDC eligibility.
The AFDC program required that a child meet eligibility requirements related to both financial need (i.e., a "needy child") and deprivation of parental support. In response to the specific question, this answer addresses only the requirements for establishing that a child meets the requirements related to financial need under AFDC.
For AFDC eligibility determinations, the title IV-E agency must apply the former AFDC program's two-step income test to establish whether a child would have been considered a "needy child" under the State's title IV-A plan in effect on July 16, 1996. In addition to the income test, the agency must apply a test of resources. Both the two-step income and resources tests must be applied, in accordance with 45 CFR 233.20. 1
Prior to the passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, each State set its own AFDC need standard to use in determining eligibility for the program. The term "AFDC need standard" refers to the amount of money a State determined that a particular size family needed to subsist. For title IV-E purposes, the State's need standard as of July 16, 1996, (disregarding any Section 1115(a) waivers that may have been in effect on that date) is the amount that provides the basis for both steps in the income test portion of the AFDC eligibility determination process.
The two-step income test to determine financial need under AFDC to be conducted in accord with Federal requirements and the State plan as in effect on July 16, 1996, is as follows (see 45 CFR 233.20(a)(3)(xiii) and 45 CFR 233.20(a)(3)(ii)(F)):
Step One of the Income Test-Gross Income Limitation: The title IV-E agency determines if the family's gross income is less than 185 percent of the State's AFDC need standard, after applying appropriate disregards. 2 If the family's gross income is more than 185 percent of the State's AFDC need standard, the child would have been ineligible for the program and, thus, is not eligible for title IV-E. If the family's gross income does not exceed 185 percent of the State's AFDC need standard, the title IV-E agency proceeds to the second step to continue the process of determining if a child is a needy child and would have been eligible for AFDC.
Step Two of the Income Test-Determination of Need: For this second step, the title IV-E agency compares the family's income, after applying further appropriate disregards, to 100 percent of the State's AFDC need standard, the same need standard used in step one. If the family's income is in excess of 100 percent of the State's need standard, the child would not have been eligible for AFDC and, thus, is not eligible for title IV-E. If the family's income does not exceed 100 percent of the need standard, the child would have met the AFDC income test for eligibility.
In addition to applying the two-step income test to determine if a child would have been considered a "needy child" under AFDC, the title IV-E agency must determine whether the child's family has resources under $10,000 in value, after appropriate disregards.3 Both the income and resources tests must be applied to the child and family in the removal home to determine eligibility for AFDC.
Once the child has been determined to be eligible for AFDC, the child remains eligible for AFDC as long as the court order that sanctioned the child?s removal from the home remains in effect.
1 The two-step process has been in place since 1981. See the 1994 Green Book, 14th Edition, July 15, 1994, Section 10 for more details on the two-step process.
2 The gross income limitation -the first step of the process- was increased from 150 percent to 185 percent of the need standard by the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-369) and implemented through regulation at 45 CFR 233.20(a)(3)(xiii).
3 Public Law 106-169 increased the resource limit to $10,000. See the Child Welfare Policy Manual at 8.4A #15 for more information.
It is unlikely that a title IV-E agency would be able to determine title IV-E eligibility for an abandoned child whose parents are unknown. This situation differs from one in which a parent leaves a child with a friend or relative and is unreachable, but the identity of the parent is known. In either scenario, all of the title IV-E eligibility requirements must be met for a child on whose behalf title IV-E foster care or adoption assistance is claimed. This includes the requirement that the child meet the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) eligibility requirements as outlined at section 472(a)(3) and 473(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)(aa)(BB) of the Social Security Act. As such, the title IV-E agency must be able to establish and verify financial need and deprivation of parental support based on the home from which the child was removed. Determining a child's financial need requires a title IV-E agency to examine the parents' income and resources. In the case in which the identity of the parents is unknown, including when a child has been abandoned, the title IV-E agency will not have any financial information on which to make an AFDC eligibility determination. A title IV-E agency must document that a child meets all AFDC eligibility requirements; a title IV-E agency cannot presume that a child would meet the eligibility requirements simply because the child has been abandoned.
A determination of deprivation is always made in relation to the child's parent for AFDC eligibility purposes. Under no circumstances does the title IV-E agency look to the legal guardian to determine deprivation. Consistent with the provision in 45 CFR 233.90(c)(1)(i), "[t]he determination whether a child has been deprived of parental support or care is made in relation to the child's natural parent or, as appropriate, the adoptive parent or stepparent described in paragraph (a) of this section." Even when parental rights have been terminated and the child is removed from a relative legal guardian, the title IV-E agency must look to the situation of the parents to determine deprivation. When determining deprivation with respect to a child who is living with a relative legal guardian, a positive determination regarding deprivation can be made based upon the fact that the child is deprived of parental support due to continued absence. Although deprivation must be based on the child?s parent, this does not alter the requirement to determine whether the child would have met the AFDC criteria of financial need while living in the home of the specified relative from whom the child was removed (section 472(a)(3) of the Social Security Act and 45 CFR 1356.21(l)).
(Updated 12/02/2016)
The state must determine a child's AFDC eligibility in or for the month in which the court proceedings were initiated or the voluntary placement agreement was signed. State title IV-E agencies must use the state's title IV-A plan (as it was in effect on July 16, 1996) to determine if a child would have been eligible for AFDC. Tribal title IV-E agencies must use the title IV-A state plan (as it was in effect on July 16, 1996) in the state in which the child resides when the child was removed from the home to determine if a child would have been eligible for AFDC.
No. For title IV-E eligibility purposes, there is no requirement that the State use the same definition of "unemployed parent"as Medicaid and TANF. The State must use the definition that was in its Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) State plan on July 16, 1996, unless the State has used the authority under 45 CFR 233.101(a)(1) to apply a less restrictive definition to the title IV-E program.
If a child is removed from the non-parental specified relative through a contrary to the welfare judicial determination, or a valid voluntary placement agreement, the title IV-E agency determines financial need based on the financial situation of the child only. However, if the State's July 16, 1996 AFDC State plan required the title IV-E agency to consider non-parental relative income or resources, then the title IV-E agency must consider the relative's income and resources.
No. A title IV-E agency is not required to re-determine a child's AFDC eligibility. Given the statutory changes over the years, we have eliminated the former requirement to re-determine a child's AFDC eligibility at regular intervals as we now believe it is unnecessary to conduct re-determinations for a program (AFDC) that has not been operational for nearly 14 years. Further, it is not possible to implement the option to extend title IV-E assistance to youth in foster care over the age of 18 and require such youth to be subject to AFDC re-determinations. To do so clearly would be inconsistent with the law's amendments to provide an option for extended title IV-E assistance to older youth. Rather, a child must have met the AFDC eligibility requirements per section 472(a)(3) of the Social Security Act at the time of removal from the home or when a voluntary placement agreement is entered to be eligible for title IV-E foster care. For the purpose of title IV-E eligibility reviews, we will not review whether title IV-E agencies have conducted annual AFDC re-determinations for each child in the sample.
AFDC eligibility for a married youth who is entering foster care at age 18 or older is determined without regard to the parents/legal guardians or others in the assistance unit in the home from which the youth was removed as a younger child, and without regard to the youth's spouse.
The tribal title IV-E agency must use the AFDC plan (as it was in effect on July 16, 1996) of the state where the child resides (479B(c)(1)(C)(ii)(II) of the Act). However, the tribal title IV-E agency may determine the state in which a child resides in accordance with tribal law or policy.
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