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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT)
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Wednesday, September 18th 06:00pm - 08:00pm
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LOCATION: Centrax 55 W. Monroe Suite 2925, Chicago, IL
- SW Corner of Dearborn and Monroe (South side of Chase Building)
(Walking distance - Appox 6 blocks east of Metra station)
AUDIENCE: Consumers of e-Learning in Mobile and Blended e-Learning. C-Level, VP,
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DRESS: Business Casual
COST: FREE & Light Refreshments
TOPICS: Mobile (Tablet / Smartphone) to State of the Art Blended Solutions.
e-Learning is a not only a growing trend, it's a pivotal tool that's being leveraged rapidly now to "Increase Revenue" and "Reduce Operational costs" in just about every market.
This is a low key workshop and is intended to educate Advertising, PR, Marketing, Sales, Services, Professional Services, Operations (IT Included too) and Engineering management of proven solutions, on how e-learning with Mobile, Conventional and Blended learning; from Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Finance to all other growing and even helping flat markets too.
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Centrax is a Chicago based 28 year old company that develops and produces cost effective and high quality cutting edge eLearning and eMarketing solutions.
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Chateau Lascombes 2003
Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Winemaker's Notes
"In less than five years this property has emerged as one of the appellation's up and coming stars thanks to the infusion of money from the American conglomerate, Colony Capital, as well as the braintrust that now oversees the winemaking, Yves Vatelot (of Reignac fame) and the internationally renowned oenologist, Michel Rolland. The dark plum/ruby-hued, open-knit 2003 offers a big, sweet nose of barbecue smoke, plum liqueur, creme de cassis, flowers, new saddle leather, and damp earth. Loads of black fruits, a full-bodied palate impression, low acidity, and a savory, expansive mouthfeel suggest it can be drunk in 2-3 years, or cellared for 15+."
-Wine Advocate
Critical Acclaim
The Wine Advocate - "This sumptuous, rich, complex Margaux reveals a fragrant nose of cedarwood, spring flowers, spice box, black currants and earth. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannins and a dense, plum/ruby/purple color, this fully mature 2003 can be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years."
Chateau Lascombes Winery
Château Lascombes, a Margaux ranked Second Growth in the 1855 classification, bears the name of its first owner, Chevalier de Lascombes, born in 1625. At the turn of the 18th century, Jean-Francois Lascombes, a councillor at the Bordeaux Parliament, dedicated his wealth to making a great wine at Lascombes. The existing chateau was built in 1867 by Chaix D'Est Ange.
Alexis Lichine took over the property in 1952. He completely restructured Chateau Lascombes and renovated the vineyard and cellars, giving this large vineyard new life. In 1971, he sold everything to the English brewer, Bass-Charrington. Since its purchase in April 2001 by Colony Capital, a new era has begun for this property.
The Chateau Lascombes vineyard stretches over eighty-four hectares within the Margaux appellation. The present varietal distribution is 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. View all Chateau Lascombes Wines
About MargauxView a map of Margaux wineries (mahr-GOH)
Soft, elegant, feminine… these are words often used to describe the wines of Margaux. The commune is different from its northern neighbors of the Haut-Médoc in both geography and style. Home to the name-sharing premier cru, Margaux lays a few marshlands south of St.-Julien.
Notable FactsAs in other Medoc appellations, Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blends of the region, but the percentage of Merlot in Margaux's wines is higher than other left bank communes. Add that to a diverse soil, lighter than that in the north, and you have a softer, more voluptuous wine. In the best years, wines of Margaux are delicate, elegant and refined - structured, but not austere. Chateau Margaux is, of course, a first growth and a highly esteemed and sought-after wine. Chateau Palmer, a third growth, is also well-respected and often commands prices equivalent of first growths. Look for Cru Bourgeois if you want to try the finesse of Margaux at a lower price.
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
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Movies: Same goes for movies.
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Published March 27, English professor Christopher Fee wrote a column for the Huffington Post about the lack of community service amongst today's college aged population. He contrasts national statistics with stories of the predominance of volunteerism amongst Gettysburg College students.
From the Huffington Post:
In the context of these numbers, I am both heartened and humbled by the students with whom I work every day, who are demonstrably more committed to a life of service than I was at 20 or am at 50; in a dozen years teaching service-learning courses at Gettysburg College about homelessness and poverty, I have spent countless hours face-to-face and shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the finest human beings one could ever hope to meet, young people who don't need JFK to tell them to ask what they can do for their country.
These classes have involved more than 180 students in over 50 days of service at N-Street Village, DC Central Kitchen, and a host of other agencies serving those in need in our nation's capital. Members of these courses have also put in a total of more than 3,600 hours of service in the local Adams County, PA community, working at agencies including our local soup kitchen and homeless shelters, amongst many other opportunities, including the Campus Kitchens Project at Gettysburg College, a food rescue and redistribution program which was founded in part by students from this class.
More broadly, each year 1,400 Gettysburg College students -- more than half the student body --get involved in our local community and beyond, offering more than 30,000 hours of service annually.


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Catherine Etmanski
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Leadership Studies
Catherine Etmanski is passionate about social and environmental justice, and seeks to incorporate creative elements – such as photography, poetry, zines, storytelling, Métissage and fabric arts – into her research and online or face-to-face teaching. She has published in areas related to environmental praxis, teaching participatory research, and the use of art-based methods in promoting dialogue and democracy. She is currently co-editing a book on learning and teaching community-based research (University of Toronto Press).
Before joining Royal Roads in 2012, Etmanski was an instructor of leadership (Faculty of Education) and community development (School of Public Administration) at the University of Victoria. Her primary areas of teaching included arts-based research, learning and community development; environmental leadership; and action-oriented, participatory approaches to research. She was also a research associate with UVic's Office of Community Based Research, where she was responsible for cross-campus outreach and education.
Etmanski earned her PhD in leadership studies from UVic, her Master of Arts in community and international development planning from the University of British Columbia and her BA in linguistics from Simon Fraser University. In 2012, she won the Excellence in Teaching for Sessional Lecturers Award from UVic's Faculty of Education.


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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk
Paint Savvy
Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT)
Event Details
Join Paint Savvy for an important cause! How can you help to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis? By taking part in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides Walk. Great Strides is the CF Foundation's largest fund-raising event. It provides opportunities for all people within a local community to get involved forming teams through their workplace, through clubs and organizations or with friends and family. Walk day is a fun, family-oriented celebration that includes a healthy walk, Kids' Corner activities (including airbrush by Paint Savvy), food, and festivities that participants look forward to year after year.
When: April 14th, 2012. Check in at 9:00 AM
Where: Apex Community Park, under the big shelter near the back of the park.
For more information, please visit: http://www.cff.org/Chapters/carolinas/GREATSTRIDES
For more information about Paint Savvy services, please visit: www.paintsavvy.com
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Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT)
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Cup defender will forfeit if it can't use 3DL sailsPosted on
More grist from the America's Cup mill: Alinghi has threatened to take its marbles and go home if its sails are disqualified. It won't race.
"We have been clear: If BMW Oracle succeeds in disqualifying the defender's sails, then there will be no match," said Fred Meyer, vice commodore of Société Nautique de Genève, the Swiss defender's sponsoring yacht club. "Russell Coutts [BMW Oracle's CEO] will have won the America's Cup for Larry Ellison without sailing. An irony unto itself, given Russell's use of 3DL sails on every AC team he has raced with since 1995 – New Zealand, Switzerland and now the USA."
The American challenger, BMW Oracle Racing, is challenging Alinghi's sails in New York Superior Court as non-compliant with the Deed of Gift, arguing that the deed – the basic rules governing the America's Cup – says a boat, including its sails, must be made in the country of the host club. BOR claims Alinghi's 3DL sails were made at North Sails' facility in Minden, Nev.
With the clock ticking for the Cup's scheduled Feb. 8 start in Valencia, Spain, there are several other outstanding issues, as well. BOR is carrying a binocular-like laser wind sensor that measures wind speed up to 1,000 meters ahead of the boat, but Alinghi's Notice of Race, which BOR claims has been skewed to favor the defender, says this $150,000 instrument will not be permitted on the race course.
This is one of several matters at issue in a request for redress that the U.S. syndicate has brought before an International Jury even before the racing starts.
Besides the ban on wind sensors, BOR is challenging wind and wave limits in the Notice of Race that it says favor Alinghi; the reintroduction of Rule 53 – "A boat shall not eject or release a substance, such as a polymer, or have specially textured surfaces that could improve the character of the flow of water inside the boundary layer" – which BOR says the New York Supreme Court ordered deleted from the race rules; the starting times for the races, which it says must be decided by mutual consent; and giving Alinghi's "home rules" priority over the International Sailing Federation's Racing Rules where the two conflict.
BOR says it is using a variety of friction-reduction technologies on its hull.
"It is clearer than ever that SNG is hell-bent on making the America's Cup the Alinghi Cup," by manipulating the rules, says Tom Ehman, BOR's spokesman.
The laser wind sensor, manufactured by Catch the Wind Ltd., of Manassas, Va., are an adaptation of wind turbine technology developed to measure horizontal and vertical wind speed at a distance so the turbines can be oriented and adjusted for maximum efficiency before the wind arrives. The devices use the concepts of Doppler radar – with light as the medium of detection – to sense and analyze air particle movement.
Meyer, too, accuses BOR of trying to manipulate the rules in the 11th hour. "The latest flurry of legal documents and public statements from Larry Ellison's Golden Gate Yacht Club further demonstrates his overriding ambition of winning the America's Cup without racing for it on the water," he says.
If none of the above derail the Cup, organizers have announced that for the first time in the history of the Cup the best-of-three series between the two 90-foot multihulls – BOR's trimaran and Alinghi's catamaran – will be broadcast live free of charge over the Internet at www.americascup.com. The best of three series is scheduled for Feb. 8, 10 and 12, with Feb. 14-25 designated "reserve days" when they can race if weather prevents racing on the designated days.
– Jim Flannery
UPDATE (2 p.m., Jan. 29):
Justice Kornreich of the New York Supreme Court has informed Société Nautique de Genève and Golden Gate Yacht Club that she will not hear the American challenger's complaint regarding the "constructed in country" requirement of the Deed of Gift before the 33rd America's Cup, scheduled to begin Feb. 8.
That means the regatta can proceed as ordered by previous New York rulings — in Valencia, on Feb. 8, 10 and 12.


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FAST fibre broadband is now available for the very first time in Haverfordwest, thanks to Superfast Cymru.
The first households and businesses are now able to access fast fibre broadband which enables businesses to work faster and more efficiently, benefitting from faster upload and download speeds and reducing the need to travel.
Superfast Cymru said it would also help create jobs and expand businesses.
At home it is not just about a faster internet experience but means people will also be able to do their own thing online, all at the same time, including streaming films or downloading music.
Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Ken Skates, said: "I am delighted that parts of Pembrokeshire are now able to access fast fibre broadband for the very first time thanks to Superfast Cymru. Superfast fibre broadband has the power to transform the way we do business, the way we keep in touch, how we access entertainment and how we use public services.
"The Superfast Cymru programme is probably the most ambitious in the UK. We aim to reach 96% of properties by the end of Spring 2016 making fibre available to more people more quickly than the rest of the UK. The residents and businesses in Haverfordwest are the latest to benefit. "
Households and businesses which want to take advantage of the benefits of fast fibre broadband should contact an internet service provider (ISP) of their choice to place an order.
Information about the roll-out is published on the Superfast Cymru website (www.superfast-cymru.com) including a coverage map which provides details of roll-out plans looking approximately 12 months ahead.
Areas such as Neyland, Johnston and Milford Haven will be upgraded during the next stage, starting this summer.


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10 New Ways to Get in Contact With the Decision Maker
Kevin Gaither
Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)
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San Francisco, California
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Event Details
Please join us for our 13th quarterly sales networking event! Free beer and pizza will be provided along with an expert sales panel discussion.
Hosted at the Bridg.com Headquarters and Sponsored by ZipRecruiter, the LA Chapter of the AA-ISP is pleased to have the following expert sales panelists teach us 10 New Ways to Get in Contact With the Decision Maker
- Peter Belanger, President, Sales Rebound Associates
- Aaron Ross, Author/CEO, Predictable Revenue, Inc.
- Chad Burmeister, VP, Corporate Sales, ConnectAndSell, Inc.
- Scott Tretsky, Director of Inside Sales, Central Desktop
- Daniel Salazar, Director of Sales, Velocify
Let's face it….the sale can't even begin if you can't make contact with the decision maker.
Networking begins at 6pm and the panel discussion will begin at 7pm concluding with final networking at 8pm.
For both individual contributors and managers, our expert panelists will Plenty of street parking available.
See you there!
About the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals
The AA-ISP is an International association dedicated exclusively to advancing the profession of Inside Sales. The association engages in research studies , organizational benchmarking and leadership round tables to better understand and analyze the trends, challenges, and key components of the growth and development of the Inside Sales industry. Our mission is to help inside sales representatives and leaders to leverage our information and resources through published content, local community chapters, national conferences, career development, and an Inside Sales Accreditation program. To learn more please visit www.aa-isp.org.
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Bridg.com Headquarters
11390 W Olympic Blvd, #450
Los Angeles,
Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)
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Kevin Gaither is a highly motivated, seasoned, hands-on inside sales executive with a 18+ year track record of consistently exceeding sales goals, working hard, and building highly motivated, productive sales teams. He is a self-starter who possesses a 'big picture' perspective and is willing to 'roll up his sleeves' and do whatever it takes to get the job done and who thrives in early stage, fast-paced companies. He possesses a proven ability to recruit, hire, train, retain and develop top-ranked inside sales teams by clearly articulating objectives using analytical,pragmatic thinking, reference to facts and best practices.


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The group are now known as Sublime With Rome and has started work on a new album at the Radiostar studio in Weed, California.
Reunited punk icons Sublime are set to hit the studio again to record their first album of new material in 13 years. Drummer Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson reformed the group last year and have since settled a name dispute with late singer Bradley Nowell's family.
Now known as Sublime With Rome, the group has started work on a new album at the Radiostar studio in Weed, California. The group has also earmarked a three-date European tour, which will begin in Amsterdam, Netherlands on October, 5. The band will then return to the U.S. for an extensive autumn tour.
The new album is expected for 2011 release. The group will work on new songs they've been performing live on the road this summer, including "Panic", their first original single as Sublime With Rome which debuted on national TV this past June on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".


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You could call them early bloomers: In 2010 and 2012, plants in the eastern U.S. produced flowers earlier than at any point in recorded history, a new study says.
This result, according to the research team, has a bit of a literary twist: It comes from data collected by U.S. environmental writers Henry David Thoreau and Aldo Leopold. Thoreau began observing bloom times in Massachusetts in 1852, and Leopold began in Wisconsin in 1935.
Scientists compared this historical data with modern, record-shattering high temperatures in Massachusetts and Wisconsin during 2010 and 2012. (See "Heat Waves 'Almost Certainly' Due to Global Warming?")
They discovered that those two recent warm spells triggered many spring-flowering plants to blossom up to 4.1 days earlier for every 1.8-degrees Fahrenheit (degree Celsius) rise in average spring temperatures.
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Alexander McQueen Eyewear A Shade Spooky
The late, great fashion designer Alexander McQueen's label lives on, and the newest offering is from the eye wear line. In these ads, we get a peek of what's to come: Jackie O. and Speed Racer. Touch Puppet deems the skull-tastic ads Damien Hirst-esque, which sounds about right. I suppose it's more than a little macabre, considering McQueen's suicide earlier this year, but I can't imagine he would have it any other way, and this looks like exactly how we would have done it: irreverent, disconcerting, and decidedly sexy. More after the jump.


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With Electronic Arts bringing back its dormant hoops franchise NBA Live, it's now a two-game race once again for hoops supremacy.
But, how close will this battle be? The reigning champion, NBA 2K, has dominated the field for a few years. Does NBA Live have any chance of taking the crown?
I got the chance to briefly check out both titles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Here are some first impressions:
NBA Live 13. It's been a long road for EA's NBA series since it transitioned from the PlayStation 2 era to the Xbox 360 and PS3. The games reeked of bugs and other problems, forcing the publisher to bench NBA Live for the past two years.
Under the watch of EA Tiburon, the studio behind Madden, NBA Live was rebuilt using fresh technology so players move and react more realistically.
Judging from the gameplay demo shown, players seem to exhibit more natural movements while on the court. Players don't get locked into animations, instead having the option to make a split-second decision when needed.
EA also worked with Synergy, a stat-tracking firm that helps shape the decision making of computer-controlled stars, accurately portraying their tendencies.
The NBA Live 13 demo also reminded me how much better EA has been with visual details compared with 2K. Each player's face looks highly detailed. Developers say close to 100 hours were spent on each player's head to ensure they are re-created correctly.
Then again, graphics have never been an issue with NBA Live, but generating more fluid gameplay. So far, the franchise seems to have made a significant step.
NBA 2K13. Publisher 2K Sports offered only a quick demo of its next title, but it's looking as sharp as previous versions of the popular hoops series.
The big change this season is emphasis on defense. Players will have more tools for shutting down offensive powerhouses, although 2K would not explain how that would be executed.
The most interesting element of the demo was the Slam Dunk Challenge tied to their All-Star Weekend download, available free to players who pre-order the game.
The contest basically turns dunking into a game of Guitar Hero. When players prepare to go up for a jam, a track appears on the right side of the screen with a series of button inputs. The more accurately players press these timed inputs, the better they'll do on their dunks.
Overall, NBA 2K13 looks smooth, just like its predecessors. The key to this season is polishing the visuals and getting rid of those unusual bugs. Hopefully, with their rival back in action, NBA 2K steps up their game.
Mike Snider began covering the video game industry during the Super Nintendo-Sega Genesis clash in 1992. An original pinball wizard, he eventually was seduced by Robotron: 2084 and Tempest. These days he is a fan of action/shooters and lives out his Keith Moon fantasies playing a mean drum kit on music games. More about Mike.
Brett Molina has been writing about video games for USA TODAY since 2005. He is well-versed in Madden NFL, the fighting genre and first-person shooters. The first video game he played was Asteroids at a local arcade. He has been hooked ever since. More about Brett.


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Ward isn't derailed from Glentoran's Euro target
Glsntoran's stand-in captain Sean Ward has set Europa League qualification as the target for the Oval club's youngsters.
And the 28-year-old won't allow the east Belfast side's turbulent off-field circumstances to be used as an excuse to underachieving.
Since the squad stayed away from training at the end of November, after not receiving wages for two months, they have played eight games, but won only two of them — and one of those was against a nine-man Portadown team.
That run of form has seen Eddie Patterson's men slip to sixth place in the league and a top half finish won't be enough to satisfy Ward's hunger for success.
"The top six is our target, but it disappoints me that our sights are set as low as that," said Ward, who will lead the team into battle with Glenavon at the Oval tonight.
"Last season was the first since I came into the first team that we haven't qualified for Europe and I didn't enjoy coming back for pre-season without that to look forward to — particularly after we'd got through a round in the Europa League the year before.
"That has to be our target this season and when you look at the table it's still within our capabilities."
The Glens current run of form is in contrast to the start of the season when they were undefeated in their opening 11 games in all competitions, a run that lasted until the beginning of October.
With a large number of young players being blended into the team and injuries to senior players taking a grip — as well as the financial situation off the field being a distraction — it's not surprise that a bumpy patch has come.
"We have been inconsistent after having such a good start to the season, but with that has come a lowering in our expectation level," said Ward.
"At Glentoran you have to deal with expectation and usually that is to be at the top of the league challenging.."
Elsewhere this evening Ballinamallard United will look to tighten their grip on fourth place in the table when they face Portadown — who themselves are fighting for a place in the top six.
The Ports are nine points behind the Mallards with a game in hand and fourth place has been set as a target by the Shamrock Park side.
Ballymena United harbour hopes of a top six finish again after putting together a three-match unbeaten run before last Saturday's defeat to Crusaders.
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CKS: How long have you been the Bar Mitzvah boy in The Boychick Affair?
GM: Since its inception, a little over a year.
CKS: What is your background?
GM: Actually not theater. In high school I was into sports but decided to follow a dream and come here.
CKS: How did you get involved with this production?
GM: I was in the Lembeck Comedy Workshop. My teacher's friend had been in the play and knew Amy and said they were looking for someone who looked thirteen. I got the audition, walked in the room, and Amy said I was "the one."
CKS: How do you feel about your experience with this show?
GM: It's a great experience because it's never the same. Each audience is different, their reactions are different. It's the greatest feeling because I know that my character, throughout, is the one that takes them on a kind of emotional roller coaster.
CKS: How long have you been with the show?
BP: Since it opened.
CKS: What is your background?
BP: I've done about 40 plays and some movies. I've been an actor for 25 years.
CLS: How did you get involved with this production?
BP: I answered an ad, went to a casting call, met Amy, and the minute I walked in, we sort of knew it was right.
CLK: What is your reaction to being in this production?
BP: Though I've done about 40 plays in my life, I'd never done anything interactive before, so this is very different. It keeps you fresh; it changes every day. Because the audience is right there in your face, there's no hiding. There's no getting away. Also the audience's reactions?change?the production. Everyday it's a whole new play.
The Boychick Affair is performed Sundays at 3 p.m., at The Sportsmen's Lodge Hotel, 12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, with additional performances scheduled March 21, and April 4, at 7 p.m. Group tickets are available by contacting Rosalie Lazarus, (818) 986-2908; individual tickets by calling (800) 838-3006.


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Find refreshing Pepsi beverage machines in several locations throughout the center.
Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is North America's leading environmental solutions provider with comprehensive waste management services that include collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal. The company is a leading residential recycler with customers ranging from small communities to large businesses. To learn more, visit www.wm.com or www.thinkgreen.com.
DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is one of eight hospitals/institutes composing the Detroit Medical Center. Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is a full-service community teaching hospital with 158 licensed beds, including 6 pediatric beds in a partnership with Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The New Name for Healthy. Harbor Health Plan is a Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Commercial Health Plan covering Wayne County residents. They have over 6,500 participating physician locations with offices throughout Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties. Harbor Health Plan has partnered with over 20 hospitals in the Metro Detroit Area. Since 1996, they have provided quality health care services to Michigan residents and look forward to offering affordable health care plans to individuals and families throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Harbor Health Plan is pleased to announce that Harbor Medicare will be available for residents of Oakland and Macomb counties as of January 2016.
For more information contact:
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Founded in 1980, the award winning and nationally recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 22 franchises in 16 locations across Michigan and employs over 1,000 people. The "LaFontaine Family Deal" offers customers more than the best price on a new or pre-owned vehicle, it is the attitude and approach to business developed and nurtured by the LaFontaine family. The Family Deal: It's not just what you get, it's how you feel.
Visit their displays on the lower level near Macy's and Lord & Taylor to see the all-new designs for Nissan and Subaru.
Introducing a 21st century preschool, where STEAM brings the world into every classroom. Hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math define all our programs, for infants to school-age students.


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PARIS — The French Air Force is looking to recruit more mechanics to maintain fighter jets and also urgently acquiring bombs and equipment to support a high rate of operational use, air chief Gen. André Lanata said Tuesday.
Urgent operating requirements have been posted for new munitions and satellite communications, he told defense journalists on March 8, daily Le Monde reported.
The new munitions are BLU 111 and 126 low-collateral-damage bombs, which will be adapted and certified for the Rafale and Mirage strike fighters, a French Air Force spokesman said. The bombs have been ordered without a guidance kit.
The service is counting on orders placed for new equipment, particularly four C-130J transports, with missiles for the special forces, the report said.
France would order Griffin missiles to arm two of the C-130Js, a defense official said in May. The first two Hercules are due for delivery between the end of 2017 and early 2018, the procurement office said Feb. 1.
More laser-targeting pods for the Rafale and Mirage and a satellite communications system for the former have also been ordered, the spokesman said.
A priority on personnel is to recruit mechanics for the fighter jets, the report said.
The service will recruit some 450 mechanics this year, with 90 percent non-commissioned officers, and 10 percent officers, a second spokesman said. Their main task will be to maintain the fighter engines and avionics.
The service is keen to see French officers of the right rank assigned to allied command centers and that the conditions in airbases overseas fully support personnel and aircraft, the first spokesman said.
Fighter pilots are flying a highly intensive rate of missions overseas, five times that of those charged with security of the domestic airspace and nuclear deterrent missions.
"Eight Mirage 2000s in Jordan are flying the equivalent of 40 aircraft in France," Lanata said. "They are five times more flown."
Pilots and co-pilots are flying 90 hours on a two-month assignment, half the total number of hours scheduled in a year under the service budget.
The crews can manage the rate of missions but there is less equipment and time available to train young pilots, he said.
Mirages and Rafales are respectively deployed in the Chammal operation over Iraq and Syria, and the Barkhane mission in sub-Saharan Africa. The requirement for aircraft maintenance and spares is stretching the operational plan.
Asked whether the service could take on a mission over Libya, Lanata said the Air Force could take up the operation but after a certain time, other missions would need to be reconsidered.
The Air Force is flying out combat missions out of airbases in Abu Dhabi, Chad, Jordan and Niger.


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Decision makers
- City of Hutchinson, KansasCity Council
City of Hutchinson: Change the name of Hutchinson to Smallville for a day.
Becoming the unofficial "Smallville, KS" could boost our towns tourism and economy. Metropolis already exists, so there should be a Smallville.
- City Council
City of Hutchinson, Kansas
It is our goal, to turn Hutchinson, Kansas into the real Smallville. Superman is a recognizable figure world-wide and one of the most popular superheroes EVER. Through our page on Facebook, "Hutchinson, KS should be named Smallville", we have reached fans from around the world in an effort to give Smallville a real home.
Not only is this fun, but we feel that changing the town's name, for even a day, would give Hutchinson global attention and increase tourism. In our minds, it IS Smallville. We have numerous comparisons that make Hutchinson the only possible place for it to be. Hutchinson is already home to several tourist attractions, which directly relate to Superman/Smallville (Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Kansas Underground Salt Museum and the Kansas State Fair). All these attractions are unique to Kansas and the world. Naming this town as Smallville would increase year-round tourism to all these locations and boost the town's economy.
We believe that changing the name of the town, for just one day, could be the first step in becoming the real "Smallville, Kansas".
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Updated 1:34 p.m. ET
Mitt Romney and former rival Rick Santorum met today for about 90 minutes, finally having a face-to-face chat about a month after Santorum's exit from the GOP presidential race.
Santorum strategist John Brabender told ABC News there "was no screaming, kicking or fighting" in what he says was meant to be a "casual conversation."
Santorum's decision to end his campaign gave Romney a clear path to the GOP nomination. The former Pennsylvania senator has said he intends to support his party's nominee but has not yet given his formal support to Romney.
Romney said he wasn't expecting an endorsement today.
"All the Republicans will come together and support my candidacy. We said so on the stage in debates against one another," Romney said on Fox News, before the meeting.
Brabender had said before the sit-down that Santorum wanted to go over several issues, including how Tea Party supporters and conservatives would be included in the Romney campaign.
Ahead of the long-anticipated meeting, the Democratic National Committee reminded people of some of Santorum's harshest criticisms of Romney with a new video.
To wit: "If Mitt Romney is an economic heavyweight, we're in trouble," Santorum said in a March interview with ABC News.
As Romney goes full bore into a campaign against President Obama, and his ex-rivals get behind him, the DNC video is just the latest revival of what Romney's GOP opponents said about him during the long and sometimes nasty primary season.
For Michele Bachmann, who endorsed Romney yesterday, it was her quote that Romney "cannot win." The Obama campaign even came out with a video using Newt Gingrich's words about Romney.
Gingrich, who dropped out of the race on Wednesday, was asked if he still believes Romney is a liar as he had charged in a January interview. And he didn't quite back down.
"I still believe the Romney campaign said things that weren't true," Gingrich said Thursday on CNN.
Catalina Camia leads the OnPolitics online community and has been at USA TODAY since 2005. She has been a reporter or editor covering politics and Congress for two decades, including stints at The Dallas Morning News and Congressional Quarterly. Follow her at @USATOnPolitics.
USA TODAY's Jackie Kucinich (@jfkucinich) and Fredreka Schouten (@fschouten) also contribute to the OnPolitics blog.


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One Heck of a Reception
A groom from Eagle Bridge is facing charges for punching out a guest in Hoosick Falls, according to State Police.
David Labrie, 45, of Eagle Bridge is charged with Assault (3rd Degree) after turning himself on Tuesday. Police say that at his own wedding reception in Hoosick Falls on Saturday, July 12, Labrie got into an argument with a man that turned physical and the victim wound up with bruises, two chipped teeth and stitches, police said.
The victim reported the fight to State Police in Brunswick on Monday. Troopers contacted Labrie who surrendered himself at the Brunswick barracks. He was processed and released on an appearance ticket. He is to appear in the Town of Hoosick Court on July 24.


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As if things couldn't get any worse for embattled Assemblyman Vito Lopez (D–Williamsburg), now his favorite restaurant has closed.
Brooklyn politicos are mourning the closure of Cono and Sons Restaurant, the family-owned Italian eatery in Williamsburg that shut two weeks ago after its owner Cono Natale decided to retire.
"I wish [Cono] many future successes in the next phase of his life and I want to thank him for all the delicious food and delightful parties attended in the past decade," said Councilman Steve Levin (D-Williamsburg), who has dined at Cono's for five years, first as a staffer to Lopez, then as an officeholder himself.
The restaurant has been a fixture since 1984 — and to be a fly on its wall has meant listening in on private conversations between Lopez, the county's Democratic Party chairman and the Assembly housing chairman, and a panoply of aspiring pols including Hillary Clinton, Carolyn Kennedy, Kirsten Gillibrand and Harold Ford, all of whom dropped by at various times to figuratively kiss the county leader's ring.
Mayor Bloomberg, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D–Manhattan), then-Comptroller Billy Thompson, and even Gov. Paterson made the trip to Williamsburg to lunch with Lopez, posing for photos with the legislator that proudly hung on a wall near the restaurant's entrance.
Lopez's two lunches with Ford earlier this year brought such a media frenzy to Cono's that the normally media-averse Lopez held impromptu press conferences prior to each meal, stealing headlines from the charismatic Senate hopeful.
But — and perhaps most importantly — Cono's was a hangout for Lopez and his friends to relax and talk political strategy away from the stressful confines of the office — with the joint's beloved calamari, veal and fresh fish dishes.
Lopez is facing intense public scrutiny following a city investigation into the nonprofit he founded as well as a mini-revolt among the party's county committee members, so he no doubt misses a comfortable yet refined place to order antipasto and be alone with his thoughts.
"I don't know where Vito is going to have all his meetings," said Councilman Domenic Recchia (D–Coney Island), who is a fan of the restaurant's signature sautéed peppers. "Cono's was great and I had a lot of good food and good memories there."
— with Tom Tracy
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This Document has but one purpose : to evolve into a sanctuary for homeless pregnant women on an organic farm with a school for midwifery.
It's success requires that you interact organically with it. This document's purpose will be arrived at as the proof of it's completion.
Long before then, this document will have acquired 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
We will have met the Board of Directors
They will have agreed to the charitable nature of the chartered trust, appropriate relevance, and pragmatic necessity of the Babylon Refugee Rescue Operation.
One might now ask, how does a document evolve?
This document will evolve by the process of filling in the blanks on the provided diagram. As the names of the members of the boards of directors of the charitable trust,
the media production team (the Bad Folk Orchestra), the midwifery school, the mother farmers, engineering and maintenance, and the clientele are filled in - we shall see to what extent these forces interact harmoniously, to which extent in unity, and to which extent dissonant. All efforts on the parts of these individuals to interact will be recorded within this document, in section 6 - Creation.
this page is the beginning of section one - revelation, in which the purpose of the BRRO is revealed, and the actions to be taken to complete those purposes are briefly outlined, to be detailed in sections 2, (the bad folk orchestra) 3, the midwifery school, 4 , the mother farmers, 5, engineering and maintenance, 6, creation
The Bylaws of the Mother Pharm Project Charitable Trust
I. Name
1. The name of the organization shall be The Mother Pharm Project
II. Board of Directors
1. The Mother PHarm is to have a Board of Directors who shall serve without pay and consist of community members familiar through other walks of life with one or more of these 6 facets of the operation. The Board must include a specialist in each of these fields.
- non-profit administration
- agricultural practices
- midwifery
- modern medicine
- disaster relief
- presently being a pregnant woman who is not homeless.
2. Board members shall first serve one term of 9 months, to be followed, if acceptable to the rest of the board and the Administrative Council, by a second term of 1260 days.
3. After these two terms, members must vacate the board, being ineligible to serve on the board again for at least the length of time they have previously served.
4. Vacancies shall be filled by the Board, with the recommendation of the Administrative Council.
5. Board members with more than 3 absences in their first term, or in any 9 month period of their second term shall dismissed from the Board.
III. Officers
1. The officers of the board shall consist of a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer nominated by the Board.
2. Elected officers will serve in their elected positions for the length of their term, unless, by unanimous consent of the other members of the Board with the Administrative Council sitting in the role of the Officer in question.
3. (a)The Chair shall preside at all Board meetings, appoint committee members, and perform other duties as associated with the office. (b)The Vice-Chair shall assume the duties of the Chair in case of the Chair's absence. (c)The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of the Board, keep all approved minutes in a minute book, and post said minutes in an online database open to all. (d) The Treasurer shall keep record of the organization's budget and prepare financial reports as needed.
IV. Committees
1. The Board may appoint standing and ad hoc committees as needed to oversee the main functions of the Mother Pharm - to acquire property, dedicate it in perpetuity as a sanctuary for homeless pregnant women, and at that location operate social mechanisms appropriate to the care of our core clientele. These social mechanisms being
- an experimental farm producing Renewable resources for the use of the Administrative Council
- the study of midwifery and advanced obstetrics - endeavoring to maintain a forum for educational opportunities for those seeking to enter obstetrics from traditional and modern perspectives as a means of arranging for the health care of the Administrative Council.
- regular workshops on disaster relief preparedness training to serve as a benefit to the general community, as well as of our core clientele ( keeping in mind that when disaster strikes, the entire community may become homeless, including the pregnant women).
- a media production team ( to be known as 'The Bad Folk Orchestra ) to produce educational entertainment while documenting the three social mechanisms listed above.
1. Regular meetings shall be held once per calendar month, separated by at least three weeks time.
2. Special meetings may be held at any time when called for by the Chair or a majority of Board members.
3. Agendas shall be posted online at least 4 days in advance.
VI. Voting
1. (a) A majority of board members constitutes a quorum. (b) In absence of a quorum, no formal action shall be taken except to adjourn the meeting to a subsequent date.
2. Passage of a motion requires Unanimous Consent. On any issue to which the board cannot unanimously consent, the Administrative Council shall have deciding vote by their unanimous consent.
VII. Conflict of Interest
1. Any member of the board who has a financial, personal, or official interest in, or conflict (or appearance of a conflict) with any matter pending before the Board, of such nature that it prevents or may prevent that member from acting on the matter in an impartial manner, will offer to the Board to voluntarily excuse him/herself and will vacate his seat and refrain from discussion and voting on said item.
VIII. Fiscal Policies
1. The fiscal year of the board shall be (start date to end date)
IX. Amendments
1. These by-laws may be amended by a unanimous consent of Board members present at any meeting, provided; a quorum is present, provide a copy of the proposed amendment(s) are provided to each Board member at least one week prior to said meeting, and the Administrative Council also is in Unanimous consent.
2. Administrative Council - The administrative council shall be made up of our core clientele. The Homeless Pregnant Women on the farm will be required to sit in council with one another every other day ( missing no more than one in every three sessions unless having received prior consent of the council to have an extended leave ). This Council will be responsible for assisting the Board of Directors and the Heads of the four essential Social Mechanisms in maintaining the Mother Pharm as a resource for those who will sit in that council after their pregnancy has ended.
3. Assistants to the Administrative Council - after their pregnancy, members of the Administrative Council may stay on the Mother Pharm as assistants to the Administrative Council for a period to last no more than 1260 days. In this role they will be responsible for preparing the individuals on the administrative council for the decisions which will come before them. They will also in this time be responsible for developing and acting on a plan for where to go at the end of their term as assistants.
4. The Bad Folk Orchestra - the Bad Folk Orchestra shall be responsible for producing any documents or media appropriate to the needs of the Mother Farm in seeking to improve the quality of life for all Pregnant Women the world over.
5. Liberty of Conscience - the Mother PHarm will incorporate an interfaith meeting space in which residents may practice their various faiths through whatever forms of worship, meditation, ritual, ceremony, prayer or celebration is most appropriate.
6. Until such time as the Mother Pharm has property donated to it for dedication in Perpetuity as a sanctuary for homeless pregnant women, the Bad Folk Orchestra shall operate as a media production company attempting to raise awareness of the needs of our core clientele.
7. Any funds raised by the Bad Folk Orchestra before there is a Mother Pharm Property and Administrative Council upon it to receive them shall be set aside in sacred trust to be given directly into the care of the Administrative Council on the Mother Pharm when it does come into existence.
8. In the event that no such council comes into existence on such a farm within 1260 weeks of the formation of 'The Mother Pharm Project', then all savings within the charitable Trust will be turned over to the Salvation Army.
9. The Bad Folk Orchestra will be empowered to make use of one sixth of one sixth of monies within the charitable trust for activities appropriate to the successful completion of the Mother Pharm project, acting within a budget approved by the Board of Directors.
10. The Remaining 5/6 of that 1/6 of the Charitable Trust shall be considered a discretionary Fund to be used to pay fees appropriate to state, local and federal administrations.
11. The Remaining 5/6 of the Charitable Trust shall not be invested in such a way as to lose value.
12. In compliance with local codes, and in consideration of Disaster Relief Readiness, Bartered Workers on the Pharm shall be allowed to maintain temporary camps and residences on the Mother Pharm for 2 terms - a 9 month introductory first term, and a 1260 day second term. After completing an introductory term, they must apply to the Board and Council for continuance. After the second term, they must vacate the Mother Pharm for as long as they had previously served before applying to serve again.
13. Bartered Workers on the Mother Pharm ( anyone not on the Administrative Council or Board of Directors ) cannot be compensated monetarily by the Mother Pharm Trust for their efforts. Third Party Grants of compensation to Bartered Workers must be first accepted with Unanimity by the Board and Council, and cannot be arranged using the Legal or Tax Status of the Mother Pharm as an Umbrella.
14. Compensation for Bartered Workers shall consist of access to surplus resources not used by the Administrative Council.
The Mother Pharm Project
The undersigned incorporator(s), a natural person 18 years of age or older, in order to form a corporate entity adopts the following articles of incorporation.
The name of this corporation shall be The Mother Pharm Project
located at
(street address, city, state, zip).
This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes (pick one or more), more specifically to Establish a Sanctuary for Homeless Pregnant Women on an experimental organic farm that incorporates a midwifery school and center for disaster relief preparedness training as a charitable Trust. To this end, the corporation shall at all times be operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended. All funds, whether income or principal, and whether acquired by gift or contribution or otherwise, shall be devoted to said purposes.
At all times shall the following operate as conditions restricting the operations and activities of the corporation:
1. The corporation shall not afford pecuniary gain, incidentally or otherwise to its members. No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall inure to the benefit of any member of the corporation, except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the corporation affecting one or more of its purposes. Such net earnings, if any, of this corporation shall be used to carry out the nonprofit corporate purposes set forth in Article II above.
2. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall constitute the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or any initiative or referendum before the public, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including by publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.
3. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended.
The duration of the corporate existence shall be perpetual.
The corporation shall have one or more classes of members, as provided in the corporation's bylaws. The management of the affairs of the corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors, as defined in the corporation's bylaws. No Director shall have any right, title, or interest in or to any property of the corporation.
The number of Directors constituting the first Board of Directors is
, their names and addresses being as follows:
Name Address
Members of the first Board of Directors shall serve until the first annual meeting, at which their successors are duly elected and qualified, or removed as provided in the bylaws.
No (member) officer, or Director of this corporation shall be personally liable for the debts or obligations of this corporation of any nature whatsoever, nor shall any of the property of the (members) officer, or Directors be subject to the payment of the debts or obligations of this corporation.
At the time of dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all debts, obligations, liabilities, costs and expenses of the corporation, dispose of all of the assets of the corporation by Charitable Contribution to the Salvation Army. In non case shall a disposition be made which would not qualify as a charitable contribution under Section 170(c)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended, in such manner as the Board of Directors shall determine.
The incorporator(s) of this corporation is/are:
The undersigned incorporator(s) certify(ies) that she/he/they execute(s) these articles for the purposes herein stated.
Signature & Date


text: Northern Trust Corporation today reported second quarter net income per common share of $0.78, up from $0.73 in the second quarter of 2012 and $0.67 in the first quarter of 2013. Net income was $191.1 million in the current quarter, up 6% from $179.6 million in the prior year second quarter, and up 17% from $164.0 million in the prior quarter. Return on average common equity was 10.0% in the current quarter, compared to 9.9% in the prior year quarter and 8.8% in the prior quarter. Frederick H. Waddell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Second quarter performance featured solid improvement in net income and earnings per common share versus last year, reflecting increased revenues and disciplined expense management. Our productivity efforts remained on track and capital levels were very strong. We continued to generate growth across our businesses with trust, investment and other servicing fees increasing 8% from a year ago. Our quarterly results led to a 10.0% return on average common equity, our best since the second quarter of 2010." SECOND QUARTER 2013 PERFORMANCE VS. SECOND QUARTER 2012 Net income per common share in the second quarter of 2013 was $0.78 compared to $0.73 per common share in the second quarter of 2012. Net income for the current quarter was $191.1 million compared to $179.6 million in the prior year quarter. Consolidated revenue of $1.02 billion in the current quarter was up $32.0 million, or 3%, from $988.5 million in the prior year quarter. Noninterest income, which represented 78% of revenue, increased $66.0 million, or 9%, to $800.4 million from the prior year quarter's $734.4 million, primarily reflecting higher trust, investment and other servicing fees and increased foreign exchange trading income. Net interest income for the quarter on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis decreased $36.3 million, or 14%, to $228.0 million compared to $264.3 million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to a continued decline in the net interest margin.


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From: "jan gestre" <m0n0wall dot list at gmail dot com>
> i isolated first the dmz from the network to be sure there is no problem
> with the setup i have in mind, then i followed everything you said up to
> the
> last detail.
> 1. ip address of squirrelmail+postfix = 192.168.101.2
> 2. server NAT = 203.xxx.xxx.xxx
> 3. proxy ARP = 203.xxx.xxx.xxx
> 4. inbound NAT:
> * external address = 203.xxx.xxx.xxx
> * protocol = TCP
> * external port = HTTP
> * NAT ip = 192.168.2.2
> * local port = HTTP
> 5. tick the boxes
> 6. then repeated the procedure for the SMTP port
> end result = i still can't browse the gui of my squirrelmail, i tried
> browsing the said page from an ip address outside my lan and i can see the
> login page of my mailserver. tried sending mail to the outside and i saw
> from the mail logs that it was sent, but when i tried to send mail to my
> mailserver, i wasn't able to recieved it, there's no entry in my
> mail.logsindicating the mail was rejected or accepted. i also checked
> the
> www.whatismyip.com, i got the ip of the monowall not the ip of the
> mailserver, is this result correct?
> what more do i have to do in order for my mailserver to accept mails from
> outside?
> why is it that i cant see the web interface from within?
> is there a special tweaking in order for the LAN to see it?
I am having a very difficult time following what you have set up. Let's try
more simply. What are the interface addresses on m0n0wall? Something like
WAN 220.127.116.11 (Microsoft... Use the first 3 octets for your REAL IP
Mailserver 192.168.2.10
Client machine 192.168.1.100
Inbound NAT 18.104.22.168 (or xxx.xxx.xxx.16)
Firewall Rules!!!!!!!!!!


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Achimenes grandiflora
Photo by Ron Myhr
Grown at Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh
A bed of A. grandiflora is being used as a kind of ground cover here, a significantly more spectacular sight than is apparent from this poor-quality photo. Part of the problem with the photo is that I had to take the picture from some distance -- building maintenance had closed off the area, and scaffolding is just out of sight to the right. Another photo, taken at Kew, also shows this species grown as a groundcover.


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It was "like the old days of his own consulate," writes churchward.
It is a pity we have no chimes of bells, to give the churchward summons, at home.
Consul churchward states with precision that the document was sold by a scribe for thirty-six dollars.
The antiquity of the office of church-warden is shown by the existence of the surname churchward.
And churchward trusted him, because he said that he reminded him of his dead brother.


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Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra starrer Barfee is one of the most-awaited Bollywood movies of 2012. A lot has been said about the look of Ranbir, who is playing a deaf and mute character in the film. Excitement levels soaring high! The viewers are very curious to see his look. To all those movie buffs, UTV Motion Pictures is releasing the first theatrical trailer of the movie.
The first theatrical trailer of Barfee will be officially launched at 8.15 pm today (Monday, 2nd July). It will be released on the UTV Motion Pictures' official channel on YouTube. Priyanka Chopra is all excited about it. This afternoon, Piggy Chops tweeted, "Launching the #Barfi! Trailer tonight.....butterflies!it'sa very very special film..thank u @basuanurag for making me jhilmil (sic)."
Barfee is a romantic and mystery movie in which Ranbir plays the role of a deaf and dumb person, while Priyanka appears as a mentally-challenged girl. The film is a heart-warming tale of selfless love and it is all about finding happiness in the smallest things in life, that tells you no matter how tough your life may be, "Don't Worry. Be Barfi!"
The movie Barfee has been written and directed by Anurag Basu and produced by UTV Motion Pictures. The movie revolves around Barfee, whose real name is Murphy. He is quite the charmer, especially with the ladies and he is always ready with a prank up his sleeve. Even though he can neither speak nor listen, his bitter-sweet relationship with two beautiful young ladies sets in motion a chain of events that will turn his life upside down!
However, movie buffs are very eager to see the new trailer of the movie Barfee. The buzz is that Anurag Basu knows the viewers' curiosity about the film. Hence, he has cut a very unconventional promo for the film. Watch this space for the trailer.


text: Kamakura functions as a historic site, a resort, and a residential district along the Yokosuka Line (railway). The Ōfuna area developed industrially after 1945. Historic landmarks include the bronze Great Buddha, or Daibutsu, a national treasure; the Kenchō and Engaku temples; and the statue of Kannon, the goddess of compassion. The city houses the Kamakura Museum and the Kamakura Prefectural Museum of Modern Art. The beaches of Yui-ga-hama and Shichiri-ga-hama attract thousands of tourists. A lacquerware using the technique of Kamakura-bori, developed and maintained by Buddhist sculptors since the 13th century, is still produced as a folk art. Pop. (1988 est.2005) 175171,995158.


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Thursday, Oct. 15
Free Concert at Library
On Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. the Friends of the Williston Public Library will celebrate "Hispanic Heritage Month."
The Latin Band "Tropix" will perform, featuring band leader Gilberto DePaz.
Originally from Puerto Rico, DePaz has resided in Gainesville for over 30 years. He has been in the music profession for 45 years. He is an accomplished performer and is locally, nationally and internationally popular. The program is free.
Friday, Oct. 16
Thursday, Oct. 8
Chamber Business After Hours
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After Hours event at Palms Medical Center (formerly known as Trenton Medical Center) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to meet the Center's CFO Anita Riels, the medical director Bruce Thomas, MD, and the staff . For more information contact the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, 528-5552.
Nature photographer at library
Saturday, Sept. 26
River Cleanup
Manatee State Park, the Friends of Manatee Springs and Suwannee Guides are celebrating National Public Lands Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 26 beginning at 9 a.m. at Clay Landing.
Bring your own boat, or for the first 15 reservations, Suwannee Guides will provide canoes at no charge. The group will also shuttle participants from Manatee Springs to Clay Landing.
The first 50 to register will have a free lunch provided by the Friends of Manatee Springs.
The Bronson Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a yard and pumpkin sale Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Main Avenue and the Grass Triangle in Bronson as a fund-raiser for its Pumpkin Fest. Oct. 31.
Individual sellers may also set up a 10'x10' space the day of the sale for $10.
Pumpkin Fest Schedule
Setup 8-10 a.m.
Opening Ceremony 10 a.m.
Marine Corps League
Pie Baking Contest 10:30 a.m.
Dessert Auction Noon
Pie Eating Contest 1:30 p.m.
Pumpkin Carving Contest 2:30 p.m.
Breast Cancer Fund-raiser
The Second Annual Bunco Babes Ocala -Breast Friends - Shak'n Dice 4 a Cure Tournament Fund-raiser Against Breast Cancer will be held Jan. 8, 2010.
The doors open at 6 p.m. and gaming begins sharply at 7 p.m.
The event will take place at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 Southwest 36th Ave. in Ocala.
Tickets are $30 and include playing Bunco and hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar will be available.
Saturday, May 9
* Angel House Thrift store is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at Holy Family Parish, 17353 N.E. 27A, Williston.
Monday, May 11
* Lions Club 7:30 p.m., Lions Club 401 S.E. Sixth Ave.
* Levy Veterans Support Group, 7 p.m., Williston City Hall.
* AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Thompson Hall at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.
* Al-Anon, 7 p.m. Midway Plaza, 13451 N.E. Hwy 27 Alt.
* WHS Athletic Boosters, 7 p.m., WHS Media Center.
Monday, Sept. 21
Miss Williston
Pageant Meeting
There will be a meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Williston School of Dance for the annual Miss Williston pageants. Little Miss is for girls ages 4-6, Junior Miss is for girls ages 11-13 and Miss is for girls ages 15-18.
If you would like to participate please make plans to attend.
For more information you can call 558-4152.
Borders Movie
Borders will be shown at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21 at Bubbaque's Restaurant in Chiefland.
Friday, Sept. 11
AARPee^Flu Shot Clinic
AARP Area Chapter 912 will hold the annual Flu/Pneumonia Shot Clinic Friday, Sept. 11 at Williston City Hall from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Maxim Health Systems, LLC will administer the vaccinations this year.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Fair Yard Sale
The Levy County Fair Association will host a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the grass lawn next to the Winn Dixie parking lot.
Vendor spaces are available for $10. For more information, call the Fair office at 528-1030.
Bluegrass Pickin'
Friday, Aug. 21
Head Start Open House
Childhood Development Services, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start will hold Open House Aug. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at All Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms
Staff will be there to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Come and meet your child's teachers.
Meet JBE Teachers
Class lists were available on Monday, Aug. 3 for parents of students at Joyce Bullock Elementary.
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This article was published 25/1/2013 (1640 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Prairie Mountain Health is continuing to roll out electronic health records, known as eChart.
The secure electronic system pulls together information from many existing systems, including filled drug prescriptions, immunizations, lab results and x-ray reports, allowing authorized health care workers access to patient information when needed.
"The expansion … will enhance patient care and safety and help us deal with some of the unique challenges we face in rural Manitoba, " said Penny Gilson, CEO of Prairie Mountain Health. "As eChart Manitoba continues to grow, it will have the potential to ensure that someone's key health information is available at any site within the health region, which can be critical, especially in the case of an emergency."
Over the past year, many sites in the former Parkland and Assiniboine RHAs, which along with Brandon are now part of the new Prairie Mountain Health region, have gone live with eChart. This includes:
- Swan River Community Health
- Winnipegosis Community Health
- Dauphin Community Health
- Dauphin Regional Health Centre
- Gilbert Plains Community Health
- McCreary Community Health
- Roblin Community Health
- Roblin District Health Centre
- Benito Primary Health Care Centre
- Camperville Primary Health Care Centre
- Ethelbert Primary Health Care Centre
- Waterhen Primary Health Care Centre
- Swan Valley Health Centre
- Grandview District Hospital
- Grandview Community Health
- Ste. Rose Community Health
- Souris Health Centre
- Neepawa Health Centre
- Melita Health Centre
- Shoal Lake/Strathclair Health Centre
- Hamiota Health Centre
- Deloraine Health Centre
- Boissevain Health Centre
For a complete listing of sites, or for more information on eChart Manitoba, log on to connectedcare.ca/echartmanitoba.


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Benest described his actions in a sworn statement filed under seal with the court in a lawsuit brought by the Palo Alto Weekly. The suit seeks to release reports prepared by investigators who looked into a utility department scandal that resulted in at least 19 employees being terminated or disciplined.
Benest's declaration, along with similar sealed sworn statements of Assistant City Manager Emily Harrison and City Attorney Gary Baum, were released last week by Superior Court Judge Kevin McKenney at the request of Judy Alexander, the Weekly's attorney.
Harrison's declaration revealed she had similarly warned former Assistant Director of Utilities Scott Bradshaw of possible disciplinary actions prior to his resignation in August, 2005.
The declarations also state that no formal "notice of intended discipline" nor "final disciplinary document" were prepared or placed in Ulrich's or Bradshaw's personnel files.
City officials never publicly acknowledged that the two top utility managers resigned while facing possible discipline.
"He felt it was a good time to retire," Benest said in October 2005, when Ulrich's resignation was announced. "He felt he has achieved the major goals I set out for him and the council set out for him."
Although announced in October, Ulrich's resignation wasn't effective until January.
The declarations had previously been sealed from public view on the request of the city's attorney.
The Weekly's attorney, Judy Alexander, argued for their release, saying she couldn't rebut the city's arguments to keep the investigative reports secret without seeing the actual documents.
The judge agreed, and they were unsealed last week.
Last year, a six-month, $300,000 investigation found employees and managers in the department's Water-Gas-Wastewater Division were using city equipment for private jobs, falsifying timecards and harassing other employees.
In total, 19 employees were disciplined — including six employees who quit or were fired.
The scandal surfaced in the fall of 2004 when a Menlo Park police officer saw a City of Palo Alto utilities truck in Menlo Park. The Weekly requested files associated with the investigation, arguing the public had a right to know.
The city denied the request, saying the files would compromise employees' privacy rights.
The newspaper sued the city in September 2005. Superior Court Judge Kevin E. McKenney ruled on June 7 that the city must release the records pertaining to the disciplined employees, but ruled that two documents regarding Ulrich and Bradshaw could be kept from the public, falling under the "attorney-client privilege."
But McKenney later agreed to hold a full hearing on that issue, scheduled for July 31.
The Weekly argued the files do not fall under the attorney-client privilege because the reports were created as part of a "factual investigation," rather than for legal advice.
The three newly public declarations were part of the city's argument on that matter. Benest argued the investigation reports provided "legal advice and assistance to me for the purpose of investigating and initiating disciplinary actions against city employees."
Nine lines of Baum's newly revealed 46-line declaration were redacted by the judge for unknown reasons.


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Upper: Canvas
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They are really comfortable and great for a wide foot. I have a really wide foot and these work perfect! But, instead of having a nice and tight looking shoe, you get a bunchy shoe. I mean REALLY BUNCHY!!! And they are like a mop on your feet because soon as I walked the first time, 2 seconds later they had stuff all over them! I would recommend the Capezio Juliet Canvas Ballet Shoe! If you want all those flaws, these are perfect for you! :)
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I got these shoes last year in a size bigger than my street size. I will definitely be getting a different brand for my next pair. These shoes seemed to have restricted my releve and threw off my balance. I also noticed they don't seem to form to my feet well, I have a high arch and I would like for a shoe to emphasize that.
Maybe I should have gotten a bigger size, and maybe this shoe would work better for other people, but this is not for me.
On the positive note, they are VERY durable.
I ordered these for my 10 year old and was not happy with the item. They were cloth (not leather) and were so wide on the toe box area. We tried to tighten the fit with the small ribbon on top, but no luck. Now I get to go through the hassle of mailing them back. Definitely don't get these unless you are looking for a cloth ballet shoe, which I didn't even know they make!
My dancer prefers these canvas shoes over any other brand and type for past 2 years. When I asked for a reason why, the answer was: "You can fill your toes working".
These fit true to size and are quite comfortable. I love the split sole design as they din't interfere with my feet while I'm dancing.
Age: 30-39
I absolutlely love this shoe. It is so convenient to have a ballet shoe where the criss cross elastics are pre sewn. I will order more. Highly recommended !
I purchased these for my daughter who wears a street size 8 shoe. After several attempts and several returns, we finally found that a 9.5 fit. This ballet shoe is not true to street size. However, once the correct size was found, the shoe was comfortable and fit well.
I love this slipper. HOWEVER I do not agree with the sizing instructions.
I wear a street shoe of an 8 and a ballet slipper of a 5.5.
Get a fitting before purchasing shoes. This is true for skates and boots as well. You cannot base a foot size on a street shoe size AT ALL!!
My two cents.
Your ballet shoes will always fit more snugly....there needs to be a better way of measurement "on-line".
Otherwise...this is a wonderful slipper and your foot looks very nicely pointed and in line with leg. The downside is...if you dance a lot they will come apart quickly.
Age: 40-49
These ballet shoes are wonderful. They do not impede on your dancing if you have wide or bunioned feet, and they make your arches look very nice. They feel light and are easy to feel the floor through, keeping you grounded.
Age: 15-18
I started these two years ago and they form to my foot perfectly! I really magnifies my good features of my foot. The cons are that they are maybe half a size smaller than they should be, the quality is okay for the price. It falls apart easily, but that is why my parents buy me two every six months.
The canvas is really thin and doesn't really form to your foot. It's more like cotton fabric than canvas. The inside lining bunches and has started to come apart at the seams. Also, there isn't really any padding so there's no cushion for the heel.
The Sansha or Bloch Pump are a lot better quality and construction.
My daughter has been dancing in these for years. The last couple of pairs have shown a noticeable decrease in quality. The lining in not securely attached and I have to sew it down to keep it from bunching up. The pad under the ball of the foot has come apart on the inside. I used to be able to throw these in the wash and they would still stand up to the abuse, but now even with no washing and kid-glove treatment, they fall apart. She is due for a new shoe and we are going to a brick-and-mortar store to try and find a new "staple" brand that I can then order on line in the future. Many girls in her class like Body Wrappers brand of split sole canvas, so that's what we'll look for. She tried on Sanshas in the past and she felt the pads were too thick. She really liked the Capezois; it's a pity the quality is so poor now.
I normally wear Sansha Pros size 7m, but I hated that they felt wide and were bulky underneath the ball of the foot (due to the folding of the fabric). So I decided to try these ballet slippers hoping that they fit better (I bought my regular street size 7m). When I first got them, they came with large dry glue spots all over both slippers, but I didn't want to have to pay return shipping so I figured I would just try them out. However, after taking just one ballet class, the side seams on the slippers started ripping. Now, all four side seams of the outer canvas layer have ripped. They do fit narrower than the Sanshas and the cut is lower on the foot which makes my arch look better. But considering they couldn't even make it through one ballet class, I wouldn't recommend these.
I loved these shoes! I got these for a competition and found them wonderful. They made my arch look WAY better than they did in canvas shoes. The only reasons I gave them 4 stars was because they fit pretty tight (so I suggest a size bigger) and the seams on the sides ripped but that doesn't really affect your dancing. They don't really get holes near the toes though which is where my friends that have different brands get. Overall, I really like these shoes! :)
I'm NOT happy with this shoe at all. I have worn them twice and the seam is coming apart to both shoes. The fit is good but the shoe is poorly made.
These Ballet slippers become dirty really fast, and are made out of poor quality material. =( My daughter was disappointed in what looked to be a good ballet slipper.
I loved these shoes! I got them right before a performance, but I outgrew them in a couple of months. They fit right to my foot, the problem I had was that I have a really high arch and they were a little baggy, but that was it.
They lasted me one year dancing on them 3 times a week!
These are really good shoes.
These are great if you're switching from stretch inserts. Before these I had WearMoi's and I don't notice the difference! Great shoes!
I have normal feet size 9-10 street, and a size 10 absolutely murdered my feet. It pushed my big toe in so much that it went numb. The next size up was too big. I've had this problem with a lot of shoes though. Other than that, it was baggy at the arch and the heel didn't fit properly. They're well made shoes and the cushioning is nice but the fit is pretty bad.
I love these shoes. I have very narrow feet and they fit perfectly, much better than the "Juliet" which was very wide. I wear 61/2-7 shoe and have these in a 7 and they fit perfectly. (I think I am the only one who didn't need bigger than street). Very comfortable, I highly recommend this shoe.
They are the best shoes I have ever tried! They're VERY comfortable and soft and light and easy to dance in. I have purchased 5 pairs in the last 2/3 years and I simply LOVE THEM!!! This is a VERY GOOD BUY!
I got these shoes from the local dance supply store because I needed split sole slippers for ballet last summer. They fit my right foot really well but for some reason the fabric kept bunching up on my left toes. I think this is because my feet might just be slightly different sizes. Other than that, I have no complaints.
I wear a size 8 street shoe. I bought an 8.5 slipper and it is snug. Fits the foot prettily but I'm worried it is too snug.
Very comfortable but they got holes quickly. That may be because I use them so much though! About 2 hours a day, every day or so.
I haven't done ballet since I was small, but our pointe class this year does a pretty extensive bar warm-up flat foot, so I thought I'd get some ballet shoes. The Cobras look great and are very soft. I like the way they hug my arch. HOWEVER, they do run small, which is a pain when you are ordering online and have to return them. Order 1/2 a size bigger than street and you should be fine, though. I haven't had them long enough to know how they wear.
I have to say, these shoes are exceptionally comfortable and fit pretty well. There is a little extra room in the heel, which can get a little uncomfortable, but good for the most part. Only thing is, the last time I danced ballet was two years ago when I danced for four years, but back then I could fit in children's shoes. So when I got these, I was a little confused with the straps because this is the first time I've worn adult ballet shoes! Overall though, very good shoes.
I love these shoes because they are light and conform to my foot better than leather ones. The only problem is they tear after awhile and my whole insole came out. But I have had them for almost a year and they have worked great!
I bought these shoes for a play because they were very light pink, almost white, and found myself wearing them to ballet class afterwards. They are thin and allow you to feel the floor better than any other ballet slipper that I have had. They do get dirtier faster than some other shoes but I just washed mine in the washing machine and let them air dry and they looked so much better. They also hug my foot and show off my nice arches without bunching and blend in with my light pink tights. Great value too!
I love these shoes! They really flatter my strong high arches. Unlike my old canvas Sanshas, which I hated, these made my feet look more narrow, instead of big and boxy. They are sooo comfortable! I highly recommend this shoe!
These shoes are great! Very soft. I've been dancing in them for about 6 1/2 hours a week for two months and they seem to be holding up fine. The lining does bunch up, but I just glued it back down. I have no problems turning in them on marley or wood. I did have to go up about half a size, because I have long toes, and sometimes they get a little baggy. Overall, I really like these shoes.
Not a bad shoe, because they are very soft. When I had bursitis in my metatarsal, I almost had to stop dancing, but I found these shoes and was able to keep going because they are so soft. They don't have any thick pleats either. My feet also don't slip around inside and my tights don't get bunched. The worst part was when you pointe your foot, the metatarsal gets all rolly and wavy, making your pointe look a lot less pointed than your feet really are.
These were very comfortable and great for dancing on wood floors, but when I danced in them on stage floors, or on the trap we use for color guard, the soles ripped out and so did the front part of the toe...
They're lightweight, very soft, not a lot of fabric in the pleats, so they feel good in releve. The inside lining near the toes has started to bunch up; I had to cut it off. Otherwise they're great!
I am an adult's 8-81/2, not a child size so what size would I get?
The suggested fitting is to order same as street shoe, so I would suggest ordering an 8.0 or 8.5.- DDS Customer Service (04/05/2014)
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How do we attach them?
The elastics are attached at the heel only - this allows you to sew the elastics wherever you want. It is a good idea to try the shoes on, and then criss-cross the elastics and mark on the inside of the shoe where you would like them to be sewn. A simple stitch with a needle and thread will work fine.- DDS Customer Service (10/28/2013)
I have ordered two of these slippers and the elastics on both pairs were pre sewn! - Balletdiva (11/18/2013)
The elastics for this shoe are only attached at the heel.- DDS Customer Service (08/12/2013)
Yes. No sewing needed for the elastics. - Jilly (10/15/2013)
The elastics come completely sewn in ! - Balletdiva (11/29/2013)
Sizes 7 to 9 of Capezio Cobra canvas slippers come with crisscross pre-attached elastics. - Cranelake (04/11/2014)


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If NFL Pro Bowl balloting were to end today, four members of the Buffalo Bills would have been voted into the game.
The NFL announced that defensive end Mario Williams and linebacker Kiko Alonso are second and first, respectively, at their positions in balloting. Defensive tackles Marcell Dareus and Kyle Williams are third and fourth, respectively. The NFL has instituted conference-less balloting this year, where the top players at each position get in and a "fantasy draft" will determine the lineups.
Williams has cooled the past month but still has a team-high 12 sacks. That's good for third in the NFL. He has 28 total tackles and two passes defended.
Alonso is a front-runner for the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. His team-high four interceptions have him tied for fourth in the NFL. He also is second in the NFL with 125 tackles. He has two sacks and five passes defended. He was NFL Defensive Player of the Month in September.
Dareus has 43 tackles and 5.5 sacks. Williams has 50 tackles and a career-high seven sacks.
Other Bills in the top 10 in voting at their positions are S Aaron Williams (sixth), K Dan Carpenter (10th) and special teamer Marcus Easley (10th).
In spite of having four defensive Pro Bowl players to date, the Bills are only 17th in the NFL in yards against per game and 24th in points against per game.
The Bills had three Pro Bowlers last year – Williams, RB C.J. Spiller and S Jairus Byrd. Four would be the most since Buffalo sent four players in 2004 (DT Sam Adams, CB Nate Clements, KR Terrence McGee, LB Takeo Spikes).
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