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Connections 20001. Human Biology and Movement
Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems is important to dancers, helping them understand how the bones, muscles and joints work together to produce movement and how the heart and lungs cooperate to provide energy for continued movement. Students in these connected courses will relate theory and application: dancers will learn how to improve technique, form and stamina; biology students will find dynamic applications for their understanding of anatomy and physiology.
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BIO 106 Human Anatomy
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Your gift to help a hardworking entrepreneur will double in impact thanks to a generous World Vision partner.
Vin is from Cambodia. She has 1 child. She needs a loan of $500 to buy fertilizer and piglets to raise.
Vin is from Cambodia. She has 1 child. She needs a loan of $500 to buy fertilizer and piglets to raise.
Vin, a farmer in Kampong Thom Province of Cambodia, grows rice and raises pigs to earn a living. Vin does not have enough funds to invest in her farm, so she has requested a loan from World Vision.
With the funds from her loan, Vin will purchase farming inputs such as fertilizer, and she will also buy more piglets to raise. As her profits increase, Vin hopes to grow potatoes and raise even more piglets. The improvements in Vin's business will provide her family with a better quality of life and will allow her children to attend school. This loan also supports Vin's community since she will be able to employ people to help on her farm.
The Agriculture business sector covers all farming and livestock activities. Some entrepreneurs request loans to help in securing supplies and equipment. Others want to buy more animals to breed or purchase feed and medicines. The majority of our loan clients live in rural communities where agriculture is already understood as a business model. It is for this reason that approximately 50% of our loans are in the agricultural sector.
Sandan district, in Kampong Thom province, is located in the east. There is a history of heavy logging here. The logs fell and the money flowed. But when international pressure forced the Cambodian government to stop deforestation, the money dried up.
Now Cambodians in Sandan struggle. Forty percent of the population live below the international poverty line of $1.25 per day (UNICEF). Improvements are needed in social services, healthcare, schools, and roads. More than 38,000 people live in Sandan, most making a living through agriculture or small businesses, but they lack the infrastructure that would them grow more crops and put an end to chronic food shortage.
The Sandan Area Development Program was established by World Vision in 1995. World Vision has helped to construct irrigation projects, train farmers on new agricultural methods, build latrines, construct culverts, train teachers on new teaching methods, and instruct health agents on nutrition and vaccination regimes.
Thank you for supporting a small business loan for Vin Kong to expand her farming and livestock business.
After receiving the loan from World Vision, she invested the $500 to buy fertilizer and piglets to raise.
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Vin's 1 child continues to study in school.
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Thank you for supporting the small loan for Vin Kong to improve her farming and livestock business. She invested her loan of $500 to buy fertilizer and more pigs to raise.
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HyperHat : Elena by Woolly Thoughts
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HyperHat : Elena
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A knitted hat with hyperbolic frills.
The hats in the HyperHat Collection are all named in honour of famous women mathematicians. This knitted hat is for Elena Cornaro Piscopia (1646-1684). All of the hats incorporate an element of hyperbolic knitting or crochet as pioneered by Daina Taimina.
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About Daniel Babis
Daniel Babis – Daniel is Robyn's soon-to-be husband and the father of Ava. He is currently completely a university degree in Economics. One day he hopes to solve the economic problems of the world. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys playing with his daughter, reading and watching Hockey.
Daniel has a unique job on Celeb Baby Laundry as he is the first daddy writer! Hopefully, his experiences as a first time dad will keep readers laughing ;)


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Schaffert's fourth novel, The Coffins of Little Hope (Unbridled Books, 2011) is another triumph of storytelling, featuring quirky characters, humor, compassion, and insight into human strengths and foibles. The story revolves around its narrator, 83-year-old Essie Myles, who is the obituary writer for the County Paragraph, her grandson Doc's small town Nebraska newspaper. In one of the many intersecting plotlines that make up the book, the paper has been contracted to print the last book in a fabulously successful series of teen novels called The Coffins of Little Hope (think A Series of Unfortunate Events and hope that Schaffert someday writes the series of children's books he describes so appealingly). In another, a local woman claims that her teenage daughter Lenore (whom no one has ever seen) was kidnapped by her boyfriend Elvis, a ne'er-do-well photographer. And there's more: Essie learns that her granddaughter, Ivy, long out of touch with the family, is planning to return home—news that is especially upsetting to Doc, who raised Tess, his niece, when her mother ran off to Paris when Tess was just a child. Things get very complicated when the national media learn about the (possible) kidnapping and descend on the small town, and pages of the top secret conclusion to the aforementioned series of novels start showing up. What anchors these multiple strands of plot and makes them work so well together is Essie herself—wry, self-aware, and with a secret or two of her own. This enchanting novel is perfect for readers looking for realism with a heart by an author who cares about his characters and wants you to, too. Here's how it begins:
I still use a manual typewriter (a 1953 Underwood portable, in a robin's egg blue) because the soft pip-pip-pip of the typing of keys on a computer keyboard doesn't quite fit with my sense of what writing sounds like. I need the hard metal clack, and I need those keys to sometimes catch so I can reach in and untangle them, turning my fingertips inky. Without slapping the return or turning the cylinder to release the paper with a sharp whip, without all that minor havoc, I feel I've paid no respect to the dead. What good is an obituary if it can be written so peaceably, so undisturbingly, in the dark of night?
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I naturally want this item for myself, but what a cool gift this would be for an older child. I love the fact that it's small and easy to operate; they will love it because it fly's just like a real helicopter and it's so much fun!
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Torbay Council is warning landlords that they must comply with the law and work with the council to improve housing standards.
The warning comes after a court case against a Torquay woman who was ordered by magistrates to pay a total of £1,715 in fines and costs.
At Torquay Magistrates' Court, Angela Claydon, of Barton Road, Torquay, was found guilty of two offences of permitting occupation of 3 Keysfield Road, Paignton, in contravention of a prohibition order, and one offence of occupying the property in contravention of a prohibition order. She had pleaded not guilty.
The case, which was heard by magistrates on December 4 and 5, was brought by Torbay Council's housing standards team.
Evidence was gained during inspections undertaken jointly by officers of Torbay Council and Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.
Cllr David Thomas, executive lead for spatial planning, housing, waste and energy, said: "This successful prosecution demonstrates that Torbay Council will not tolerate landlords who provide sub-standard accommodation which puts their tenants' health and wellbeing at risk and causes problems in the local and wider community.
"Landlords must ensure that their properties comply with the relevant legislation and co-operate with Torbay Council officers to ensure that housing standards are improved." Working with partner agencies, Torbay Council has embarked on a project aimed at targeted enforcement across the rented housing sector in Torbay to improve standards of accommodation.
The project follows concerns raised over issues surrounding bad landlords and associated anti-social behaviour.


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Volcano Burger with Molten Cheese, Fresh Avocado Mash and a Verde Sour Cream Sauce
Verde Sour Cream Sauce
4 Tomatillos, shucked and rinsed
1/4 yellow onion
1/2 jalapeno
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt divided in half
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
4 Tbsp cilantro chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 cup sour cream
2 lbs. ground chuck
3 oz. beef chorizo, bulk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Avocado Mash
1 avocado, skin and seed removed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
Juice from 1/2 lime
1 tsp. Valentina Hot Sauce (Pick your favorite hot sauce)
6 fresh Kaiser rolls, split
1 cup soft Mexican Cheese, grated (Monterrey Jack will work)
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed (Red and Blue chips add a nice color to the burger)
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high
To make the Verde sour cream sauce, place the tomatillos, onion, jalapeno, and garlic on top of a large sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle the vegetables with the olive oil. Make a pouch by sealing up the foil. Place the foil pouch on the grill, the direct flame and cook for 10-15 minutes. Move the pouch away from the direct flame and cook over indirect flame for 10-15 more minutes or until the vegetables are soft and have some char on them. Pour the contents of the pouch into a blender. Add the salt, pepper, cilantro and lime juice and blend to a smooth consistency. Pour the mixture into a bowl and let cool. When the mixture is cool, stir in the sour cream. Cover the sauce and refrigerate.
To make the Avocado Mash, place the avocado in a small mixing bowl and add the salt, pepper, lime juice and the Valentine hot sauce. With a fork, mash the avocado down mixing all of the ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate.
To make the patties, place the ground chuck and the Chorizo in a large mixing bowl and add the salt and pepper. Combine well, handling the meat as little as possible. Over handling the meat will cause the burgers to be tough. Form 6 patties, cover and refrigerate.
Brush the grill rack with the oil. Place the patties on the rack, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning the burgers once. During the last 2 minutes of grilling place equal portions of the cheese on the patty to melt. At the same time, place the buns, cut side down around the outer edges of the grill to toast.
To assemble the burgers, spread equal portions of the avocado mash on each bun bottom. Place a patty with molten cheese on top of the avocado mach followed by equal portions of the Verde sour cream. Then place equal portions on the crushed chips on top of the Verde sour cream. Add the bun tops and prepare yourself for a burst of flavor.
On April 20th, 2006, my daughter Lauren Murphy Rheem was born. After a pregnancy of uncertainty, she came into this great world with a smile. Almost immediately, we noticed things about her that were different. We began to learn terms like "tracheomalacia, simian crease, hydroneuphrosis, low tone and developmental delays." Her features were a little bit off. She had trouble breathing and eating and her muscles were so limp that most activities like walking, let alone sitting up, seemed like an impossible dream that may never be fulfilled. As the months went by, our doctors advised us to stay home so that her immune system could develop in the protection of our own house. Most, if not all, of my hobbies were put on the back burner, (golf, dining out, fly fishing and traveling), so I could devote all of my time to my then 4 year old son, who is the best big brother ever, my wonderful wife, who is an angel, and of course my daughter. I have always enjoyed cooking and watching the food network, but it became my outlet quickly. I watched nearly every show and spent many evenings and weekends experimenting in the kitchen trying to replicate dishes from favorite restaurants or parts of the world we have visited.
This burger comes from those many nights of experimenting in the kitchen. This Burger has been tested over and over, sampled by my kids and wife and I can promise you it comes from the heart. By the way, miracles do come true. My daughter, who has been diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder called Trisomy 9p, just turned three and she took her first steps with that same smile that she brought into this world. I hope that this burger brings a smile to your face!


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Rooney Mara
In one of the most hotly contested casting races in recent memory, the relatively unknown actress Rooney Mara toppled Hollywood heavyweights Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson (among others) to land the coveted role of Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher's eagerly anticipated adaptation of Stieg Larsson's literary phenomenon, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. She's already an up-and-comer, with roles in Youth in Revolt, A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Social Network. But Mara's casting as the pixie hacker in the new blockbuster -- and its sequels -- has sealed her fate as Hollywood's newest "it" girl.
AppealUnlike the asocial cyberpunk she's been enlisted to portray in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Rooney Mara's features are delicate and classic. Let's face it, the girl has movie-star-in-the-making written all over her. Though her love life has yet to be scrutinized by the gossip-hungry vultures at TMZ and beyond (trust us, we checked), her incoming superstardom should make her and her future lovers staples of celebrity glossies for years to come.
SuccessIt may seem that Rooney Mara was plucked out of obscurity to play the role of a lifetime -- Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo -- but trust us, girl paid her dues. After five years in show business, plying her trade with forgettable roles in shows like Law And Order: Special Victims Unit and ER, Mara finally made her mark with a supporting role in Youth in Revolt and the lead in the A Nightmare on Elm Street reboot.
However, it was her performance in David Fincher's upcoming Facebook Saga The Social Network that turned her on to the cinematic maestro, and forced him to cast her in his adaptation of Stieg Larsson's international best-seller The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Mara has also signed on to appear in the next two films of Larsson's Millenium trilogy, so look for the future movie star to be a ubiquitous presence at the multiplex for a very long time.
Rooney Mara BiographyRooney Mara was born in an affluent Westchester County town, an unlikely princess of football royalty. Her father is an executive with the New York Giants, and her two great grandfathers founded the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants respectively. Mara has actually gone so far as to say that football is the glue that holds her family together, odd words for the elegant actress who grew up traveling through South America and studying psychology, international social policy and nonprofits at New York University. Though she remains passionate about charitable work (Mara oversees the charity Faces of Kibera, which provides aid for orphans in Kenya), her early experiences in musical theater as well as watching her older sister Kate succeed in Hollywood inspired Mara to pursue a career in acting.
rooney mara's hollywood career kicks offJudging by the genesis of Rooney Mara's acting career, movie stardom was never a certainty for the young ingenue. Her professional acting debut was in the straight-to-DVD stinker Urban Legends: Bloody Mary, which she followed up with ordinary work in television shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and ER. Her first lead in a feature film was in the forgettable Tanner Hall alongside Amy Sedaris and Tom Everett; however, her standout performance and natural screen presence screamed potential, and turned Hollywood on to a bright young talent.
rooney mara takes the next stepThough audiences were still unfamiliar with Rooney Mara, casting directors began taking notice of the rising star. She auditioned for the lead in the Michael Cera-starring Youth in Revolt, but director Miguel Arteta cast her in a supporting role instead. In the film her character attempts to bed 50 guys before she goes to college, which sounds like a pretty good idea to us. She also appeared in the films Dare and The Winning Season, which led to her being named on Filmmaker magazine's "25 New Faces of Independent Film" in 2009. But her big break -- or rather the role that led to her big break -- was being cast in David Fincher's rabidly anticipated The Social Network. The film -- in which she plays Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's ex-girlfriend -- has been receiving white hot buzz since there was barely a script. Clearly, Fincher enjoyed working with Mara, because his next move would change her life forever.
rooney mara snags the lead in the girl with the dragon tattooFor months, bloggers (and their older, more respected cousins, journalists) speculated as to who would land the immensely coveted role of Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher's screen version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Stieg Larsson's novel and its two sequels had officially become the most significant work of pulp fiction since Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code.
The casting of Lisbeth -- the tatted and pierced hacker and centerpiece of the trilogy -- was crucial. Rooney Mara's name was bandied about from the start, but got lost in the fray of more famous competitors like Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Ellen Page. In the end, David Fincher shocked Hollywood by casting the relatively unknown Mara in one of the most sought-after roles in recent memory. The high-profile job almost guarantees Mara A-list status, at least during her time as Lisbeth. The question now is can she live up to the challenge and hype? Or will she crumble under the white hot lights?
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Mix the cooked brown rice, flour, cornmeal, sea salt and baking powder together. Combine wet ingredients and whisk in with the dry. Lightly oil a waffle iron, and ladle batter into the sections. Close the cover and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp. Remove and repeat until all waffles are done. Serve with pure maple syrup, Eden Apple Butter, Eden Cherry Butter, Eden Apple Cherry Butter, Eden Apple Cherry Sauce, Eden Apple Sauce, Eden Apple Strawberry Sauce, Eden Cherry Concentrate.
Yields 4 round waffles, 6 1/2-inch diameter
Per serving - 151 calories, 4 gram fat (20% calories from fat), 5 gram protein, 30 gram carbohydrate, 2 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 366 milligram sodium


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thoughts for a friday.
grace coddington photographed by tim walker.
it would seem that in a week that could be all about highlighting couples, a lot of strong, independent and admirable women are popping up all over the place for me. tina over on swiss-miss posted a list of suggestions for Female Entrepreneur speakers and the list was awe-inspiring. she asked for more suggestions and so i added...
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Topic: Another PET down
I'm happy to report that my pet showed stable and no uptake again.
Dr. Javle wants me to keep doing the GTX and wait for a liver. We are going to start looking at centers that might have a shorter wait.
Wife to Brian; Mommy to Carter (11) and Madison (8)
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Looking forward before looking back:
Do you know the last time all three metropolitan New York teams missed the playoffs in the same year? How about never?
Do you remember 1988? That was the year the Rangers shut out Quebec at the Garden (John Vanbiesbrouck doing the honors) on the final night of the season, and in a game that started an hour later, John MacLean scored in overtime in Chicago to put the Devils (coached by Jim Schoenfeld) into the playoffs for the first time and eliminate the Rangers, who were still in their lockerroom watching the finish.
How much do you think the Devils would love to spoil it for the Rangers again? Especially after the Rangers defeated the Devils in the 1992, 1994, 1997 and 2008 playoffs. Do you know that Jacques Lemaire has never beaten the Rangers in the playoffs (neither did Tommy McVie or Brent Sutter, but Lou Lamoriello did in 2006, the year Jaromir Jagr whiffed on his attempt to punch Scott Gomez and hurt his shoulder).
Anyway, this is the Devils' season on Saturday. It is also the Rangers' season. And it could be like '88 in this way, too: The Rangers' season could be over for six or seven hours before they know their fate.
1) The possibilities remain almost endless because of Bettman Bonus Points for losses. The most obvious possibilities surround Carolina, which still needs to get two more points than the Rangers over the next two nights. If the Canes lose tonight, the Rangers regain control of their destiny. And the Rangers can still get in with a loss Saturday if Carolina gets only one point out of its two games.
2) Buffalo is still in play. The Baby Buffaloes play Philly tonight and if they lose that game they could face a must-win in Columbus Saturday. The Rangers could catch Buffalo with a win and two Buffalo losses. And it's also mathematically possible that both the Rangers and Carolina make the playoffs and Buffalo misses if the Babies lose both.
3) I know it was a little thing. Early in the game, Brandon Dubinsky, high in the offensive zone, made a cute little drop pass between his skates that backfired. I say it was a little thing because it didn't cost the Rangers anything. But I maintain that when a team makes plays like that — where a much better, much more within-the-Rangers-identity play would have been to get the puck on net or get it in deep — it sets a precedent. Especially so when one of the team's leaders does it. It says, this might be an easy game. Or we don't need to do what got us this far. Or we can play this some other way. Or we can glide through the neutral zone in either direction. Whatever it says, I think it was a bad play that gave me a feeling bad things were coming.
4) And they were. Soon Marian Gaborik was missing nets. Wojtek Wolski was missing nets. Erik Christensen was making passes when he could have shot. Artem Anisimov tried a toe-drag move on a power play rush, 1-on-2, when he should have peeled off and set up the PP. Hell, even Brandon Prust, Brian Boyle and Ruslan Fedotenko were making "hope" passes around the net instead of hammering bad-angle shots at the kid goalie. And if anybody ought to know that bad-angle shots sometimes go in, and often if they don't they at least create rebounds and scrambles around the goalmouth, it's those three guys.
5) I'm slowly working my way down to the worst stuff. And the worst stuff is when your top two defensemen and your top two wingers (Gaborik and Dubinsky), in the infamous words of one George M. Steinbrenner, spit the bit. Marc Staal and Dan Girardi spit it big time. Wheeler went right around Staal with 20 seconds left in the first period and Henrik Lundqvist bailed him out. Later Girardi tossed the puck up the middle to Dustin (byfuglien) Byfuyglien, who ripped a shot that Lundqvist gloved. And on the clinching goal in the third period … which wasn't entirely their fault … Staal got trapped pinching and Girardi failed to break up the 2-on-1 pass.
6) And it shouldn't have been a 2-on-1 because Gaborik was in position to make it a 2-on-2 and didn't. You could see this coming from the moment Atlanta got the puck past Staal. Gaborik, leaving the offensive zone, glided. Then he sped up. Then he slowed down. Then he sped up again and he couldn't catch Eric Boulton — that's right, the goon. Gaborik could have spotted him another 10-yard head start and caught him if he busted it. But he didn't bust it. Girardi, who earlier broke up a 3-on-2 with his trademark slide, didn't stop the pass this time. And Gaborik — who stunk in Game 82 last year — found his pants stapled to the bench for the rest of Game 81.
7) The first goal was worse. Sean Avery had a chance to clear and didn't. That got the Rangers running around. Christensen had a chance to do something positive with the puck and didn't. And soon it was in the net.
8) A 1-0 deficit wouldn't have been so bad. But 15 seconds later, it was 2-0 when Blake Wheeler sent Andrew Ladd around Girardi, and inside of Staal, to beat Lundqvist on a break-in.
9) And how about Vinny Prospal taking the offensive-zone boarding penalty to negate a power play?
10) Starting to get the picture? This could have been worse than 3-0 and probably should have been more like the Islanders game. That's how bad it was. John Tortorella was right. They "laid an egg."
11) Matt Gilroy played a lot on defense late in the game. I think some of that might have been an attempt to get some offense. I think Steve Eminger was benched, or perhaps dinged up. And I'm wondering if somebody's coming up today, maybe Kris Newbury, to take Ryan Callahan's spot. Or maybe the captain checks in. Maybe Gilroy goes back on defense. I don't know. If the top players don't play a lot better, moves like these won't matter a bit.
12) I just want to say byfuglien. And also Byfuglien=Monster.
13) My favorite parts of the Steven McDonald award ceremony: A) When they say that Adam Graves won it five times — that's why his number is in the rafters, and there will never be another one like him; B) When Ryan Callahan came out on his crutches (I thought the place would be louder); C) When they announced the winner was Prust (well deserved); and D) seeing officer McDonald's son, now a policeman … I remember him as a baby the first time officer McDonald presented the award.
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The peg mnemonic system uses paired associations, just like the link and loci systems, with one advantage - you can recall the items in a non-sequential order.
To use the system, you will need to pre-memorize a set of concrete nouns that you will use to make your associations. These concrete nouns are chosen to correspond to the numbers in a list. This example list even has a nursery rhyme about it, "one two buckle my shoe, three four shut the door..."
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Alienware M18x R2 Notebook Review: NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 680M in SLIby Dustin Sklavos on 9/28/2012 12:01 AM EST
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DarthPierce - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkI have a hard time believing a samsung series 7 with 3615QM and gt 650M is getting scores 4x higher than a 3720M with raid 0 SSDs and SLI GTX680s. (22890 vs 5542)
If those scores are real, why aren't they explained? Reply
Dustin Sklavos - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkQuick Sync can dramatically bloat certain scores. Reply
Freakie - Friday, September 28, 2012 - link"...but if you absolutely must have the most performance you can cram in a notebook, pricetag be damned, obviously this is the way to go."
I don't know, I'd probably go with a Clevo P370EM over this... especially since I can configure a Sager one $800 cheaper and not have to worry about voiding my warranty if I want to apply my own paste xP Though anyone dropping this kind of money on a mobile gaming rig can more than chose whatever brand they want xP Reply
GTRagnarok - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkRepasting an AW doesn't void the warranty. I might consider a Clevo if they put more thought into certain things, like the keyboard for instance. They cheap out and use the same keyboards on their 15" and 17" laptops. You end up with a pretty pathetic keyboard for a 17". And bad layout aside, the AW keys are just way nicer. Reply
Meaker10 - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkThe cooling just does not compare either. Reply
SlyNine - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkWhen I had my XPS studio 16 one of the guys ( after getting to know my ability alittle better) said it would be fine to change the thermal paste, He even suggested it might help it throttle less.
I wonder if these suffer from any throttling issues? Reply
bennyg - Saturday, September 29, 2012 - link"Pricetag be damned" then every point you mention is about price or warranty.
AW is also one of the very, very few who bother to get GPU switching working (and well) on their big gaming rigs, while the 2.5-3 hrs I get on my Clevo P150HM is good enough for me (and didn't justify the premium commanded by AW) the AW have always been better on that front ever since they got a 9400M integrated working alongside the SLI'ed 9800Ms a number of years ago. I think that was even before Nvidia brought out Optimus? Reply
PCMerlin - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkOpen article.
WUXGA or better screen?
Close article. Reply
KineticHummus - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkyou missed a step. forgot to add in making a worthless comment Reply
Dustin Sklavos - Friday, September 28, 2012 - link1920x1200 is dead. Get over it. Reply
Silma - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkI won't.
That's why I keep my M17xR2, with probably the best screen ever on a notebook. Reply
Silma - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkOop answered to quickly. Indeed, mostly true unfotunately. Reply
noblemo - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkI prefer 16:10 aspect ratio, also. The Alienware displays are great, but I wish they offered the IPS RGBLED panel from the Precision mobile workstation as an option. Reply
Dustin Sklavos - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkI prefer 16:10, too. My desktop monitors are all 16:10.
The problem is that 16:10 in notebooks is basically all but gone. Even HP's top of the line mobile workstation with the IPS DreamColor display went to 1920x1080.
You can kvetch and be upset all you want, but this is the direction the market went. If you're really going to write off generations of quality hardware over losing a whole 120 vertical pixels of real estate, well... Reply
Pneumothorax - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkYou're forgetting a big elephant in the room: Apple, Although not much in the gaming dept, even their latest retina mbp has a 16:10 screen. They all do except the 11 air. Just wish the PC guys would copy that, they're copying everything else... Reply
N4g4rok - Friday, September 28, 2012 - link120 vertical pixels isn't worth the superiority complex. Reply
secretmanofagent - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkCynically speaking, sounds like you already have it. Reply
N4g4rok - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkQuite possibly.
But the point remains remains valid. Why pass up a display because of that difference?
For practicality's sake, there's nothing wrong with it. Reply
etundidor - Thursday, May 09, 2013 - linkIs there any chance of upgrade tne M17x mobo in order to increase the RAM, Get SATA III 6G capacity and maintain this awesome display? Reply
etundidor - Thursday, May 09, 2013 - linkHey guys, Is there any chance of upgrade the M17x R2 mobo in order to increase the RAM to 32 GB or 16GB at least , Get SATA III 6G capacity, manage two GTX 680M and maintain the M17x R2 awesome HD display? Reply
PCMerlin - Saturday, September 29, 2012 - linkWow.... Either you guys missed the "or better" aspect of it or you just haven't been paying attention to what the rest of the world is doing.
Apple is offering up to 2880x1800 on MacBook Pro Retina (problem is, I'm not too keen on Apple). Retina screen resolutions are also available on i-Pads and i-Phones.
Android phones and tablets are also catching up to those resolutions, Asus has a 1920x1200 on their 10.1" Transformer now.
New TV's are coming out with 4k UHD (2160p)
My 4 year old Gateway has a 1920x1200 screen - all I'm asking is why the PC market feels that 1080p is "good enough" when the rest of the world is aiming higher?
If high-resolution PC laptops are dead, then my prediction is that the PC laptop itself will soon be dead, also. Reply
seapeople - Sunday, September 30, 2012 - linkWould be interesting if they put 2560x1440 in this thing, considering the graphics power. Reply
JPForums - Monday, October 01, 2012 - linkNo. It is my money and I can buy what I want. If I want 1920x1200 and they aren't offering, there is nothing forcing me to buy their product. Also, if I never make them aware that they lost a sale due to the panel, then it will never get addressed.
On the flip side. While 1920x1200 is not in fact dead, it has been largely relegated to high end offerings (with high end price tags). Now I must make a choice to spend the extra cash or do without. For the laptop market, I must also decide whether I can live with the other tradeoffs. For instance, I may be able to get 1920x1200 in a mobile workstation, but I also have to buy a workstation graphics card that isn't optimized for gaming. This may or may not be acceptable to me if I value gaming. High end workstation graphics, last I checked, had worse optimus support than their consumer counter parts. If I value optimus, this may not be acceptable.
My personal number one issue is that most laptops don't have what I consider to be adequate cooling. I don't like to see my graphics cards breach 90C, much less my processor. Thermal throttling due to inadequate cooling (even with help) was the achilles heal of the M6400 I used at work (before it fried) and I'm not satisfied with <10C of margin before the dust even starts building up. Unfortunately, good cooling solutions seem to be mutually exclusive to 1920x1200 screens on performance laptops, so I'm now at 1920x1080 due to my prioritization.
If PCMerlin prioritizes screen resolution, that is his choice to make. Alternately, he could buy the laptop and purchase an additional 1920x1200 or better monitor for when he's docked like I did. Reply
Old_Fogie_Late_Bloomer - Saturday, September 29, 2012 - linkYou know what would make this whole 16:9/16:10 discussion go away? If they kept the same aspect ratio and physical size and just upped the resolution/pixel density. A 2160x1215 screen would have more vertical pixels than our old favorite and a nigh-perfect 134.7 ppi at 18.4".
Do I prefer 16:10 over 16:9? Sure. Do I prefer 1440x900 over 1600x900? Nooope. Would a 2160x1215 screen be more expensive to manufacture than a 1920x1080 screen at the same size? Not significantly, since the size of the screen drives the price more than it's resolution.
What kills this Alienware (well, all Alienware laptops) for me, though, is the glossy screen. There's no way I'd pay more than a few hundred dollars for a laptop that has one. Reply
seapeople - Sunday, September 30, 2012 - linkDon't know where you've been, but most of these 16:9 whinefests contain at least a few comments of people specifically mentioning how they would prefer 1440x900 over 1600x900 because of how the aspect ratio is just inherently superior... Reply
Sufo - Monday, October 01, 2012 - linkRubbish. The complaint is 1080 vs 1200. WUXGA can display 2 documents side by side comfortably. This is what is was designed for. Anything lower will not. Anyone who is found arguing that 1440x900 is superior to 1600x900 should not be counted towards the collected opinions of 16:10 supporters. The sad fact of the matter is that 1440x900 was replaced, by and large, by 1333x768 which is, by all accounts, a travesty. Reply
noblemo - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkThank you, Dustin, for both the M17x R4 and M18x R2 reviews. As a general question, are the display benchmark tests performed on the unit as shipped, or do you run a calibration first? Reply
Dustin Sklavos - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkWe run a calibration first. Reply
noblemo - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkThank you for replying. Reply
Tchamber - Friday, September 28, 2012 - link"It's heavy enough that it can be uncomfortable on your lap or even to cart around from place to place..."
I still have my old HP HDX9000 20" laptop that weighs neigh on 15lbs lol, its collecting dust except when I want to use its HD dvd player. My M17xR1weighs as much as this 18xR2, so I feel like its a bargain as far as size/weight is concerned. Its impressive how far laptops have come in the last few years. Reply
Silma - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkThe conclusion is a bit flawed though.
A. You don't buy a gaming computer to play today's games. You buy it to play today's games plus games in the next 3 years.
B. There is a display port. When at home you may want to play on a 30" 2560x1600 screen and still want a laptop because you are often on the road. Reply
A5 - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkIf you want to play for 3 years, don't buy a laptop. Reply
Meaker10 - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkThe M18X supports intel XTU.
The 3820QM is partially unlocked allowing you to add +400mhz to each turbo boost frequency (4 core, 2core and single core). You can also adjust TDP limits.
If you upped the frequency by 400mhz and the TDP limits up to 75W short and 60W long then you could see for sure. Reply
Steveymoo - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkUnless that screen refreshes at 120hz, I would have a hard time justifying spending this much money on a gaming laptop, even if I had all the money in the world. It's bulky, heavy, noisy, and hot, and all games are naturally capped at 60fps because of the LCD panel. There comes a point where the diminishing returns make the practicality of such a product null & void. Sure, you can say it's probably future proof, but graphics will only seriously improve when next gen consoles come out. By then, dx12 will have been released, and we will see another 1 or 2 generations of video cards from both AMD, and Intel.
So, I have to ask, who exactly is wasting their hard earned cash on these laptop configurations? Reply
Notmyusualid - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkI'm one of those who 'wasted' their hard-earned cash on an M18x R2.
Yes, the screen is the low-point (in the daylight), and yes I'd like more resolution, but no choice. Other than Crapple, who else does a better screen now, for this sort of machine?
Anyway, it is not noisy, and for the 70% of the time I'm not gaming, completely silent too. I have to run Sandra SiS, or something to provoke the fans to any noticeable level. Even gaming the noise is quite acceptable. The girlfriend's MacBook is actually louder in everyday use, I kid you not. When her fans spin up, I hear it clearly over my usage.
Hot? Where? Do you sit near the back by the fans?
Games do run over 60fps, whilst it not noticeable on the screen, it is from the mouse, in feel / fluidity of play. E.g. MW3 is capped at 91fps, if I sync every frame, then yes it will run at 60fps. At home, I use the VGA output to my 3D screen, and it looks lovely. Not a fan of hdmi.
Heavy, it is kind of, but with the Alienware backpack, I must say, it is quite manageable, and I am a frequent traveler. In 6 weeks, this M18x R2 has been to Thailand, Saudi, Venezuela, UK, and Thailand again. No problem. Even my previous was an 18.4"er, and I carried that across the globe for 2yrs.
Price? We are not talking about the price difference between a new GTR, or a Ferrari, 'tis just a couple of grand more than a competing quality notebook, and not every household is short of money, I can tell you.
I can also justify it, as our in-house software is heavy on cpu / memory requirements, and sometime the databases I need to run bring the supplied Core 2 duo laptops to their knees. So, I went with Crossfire, 3920XM, 16GB 1866MHz RAM, dual SSDs in RAID0, and this machine thus performs admirably when I get to site, running 4.4GHz on all four cores, all day. I know of some that run theirs higher.
Its a real talking-point when meeting new customers too.
Still waiting for AMD/ATI to finalise their drivers though (no 680Ms in mine, dual 7970Ms), so gaming can be hit-miss sometimes, but I hear this will be solved next month.
Have a nice day. Reply
bji - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkI cannot even look at the pictures of this Alienware. It is so ugly that it hurts my eyes.
Also, Anand doesn't respond to his email, so don't bother ever emailing him. Not sure why he even puts his email address up on this site. Reply
AstroGuardian - Monday, October 01, 2012 - linkIf i was Anand i wouldn't even bother to reply most of the stupid emails, but would use the time to reply to constructive emails. Reply
tphillips63 - Thursday, May 02, 2013 - linkIt depends on what your subject is. I and many others have email conversations with him over the years. I can tell you he does answer cogent emails on subject. Reply
DeeeNYC - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkAside from a pro gamer or people who are always going to LAN parties I don't even see the point in something like this. Reply
Notmyusualid - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkFrequent travelers, such as myself, don't have the option to own a desktop, and indeed I just sold my last desktop, because of the dust gathering on it. (but I still prefer desktops, and would have one again, if I was stationary enough)
I also hear people living away at Uni, like to use them too, as they can have large screens for watching movies, and pack up and go home for the holidays with their computer too.
Don't forget others needing mobile workstations.
And thus, for those of us who need raw power & portability, this is the only way to go.
Also, you can pack it away in 5ms, when having parties / people over to visit, can't do that with your tower & screen & keyboard quite as easily...
I hope that elucidates you. Reply
ggathagan - Sunday, September 30, 2012 - linkYou can elucidate all you want, but DeeeNYC can't be elucidated. Reply
scook9 - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkI know it cost an arm and a leg, but the extreme CPU with the BIOS in this laptop is very impressive. People have been running the 2920xm in the M18x R1 at 4.5+ GHz with stock air cooling (no repaste needed - Dell is actually using quality paste on these Alienwares). I have not been following the R2 since I returned my R1 (loved it but the GPU died and dell did not have any new ones in stock so gave me a full refund 15 months after purchase!) but I imagine people are pulling off similarly impressive scores. Reply
Harmattan - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkIt will be very interesting to see results of the 7970m Crossfire test. In my experience with my previous m18x with dual 7970m vs. my current dual GTX 680ms, while the AMD solution worked well when it did, in some cases Catalyst drivers failed miserably e.g., worse performance than a single 7970m. 680m drivers with SLI on the other hand have been rock solid for me.
As for the case for this ultra-powerful laptop, it's this: it's a portable desktop replacement. The reason I own an m18x r2 with dual 680ms is not because I want the most powerful laptop in the world, but rather because I want a laptop that rivals and in some cases exceeds the power of a desktop. I live in a relatively small apartment in NYC where every square ft counts. The m18x allows me to save space/reduce clutter, utilize my 2560x1600 monitor to its fullest AND be able to take a no-compromise gaming experience on the road if I want. Reply
geniekid - Friday, September 28, 2012 - linkThose are impressive performance numbers, but they better be for what they're charging. The baseline model makes the new Razer Blade look like a pretty decent deal - I'd pay an extra $500 for the SSD and superior build quality. Reply
twtech - Saturday, September 29, 2012 - linkHow does the keyboard feel? Are there any issues with it? How do your palms feel resting on it? Is the touchpad decent? Are there any issues with accidentally moving the mouse pointer or clicking when you're trying to type? Reply
Notmyusualid - Sunday, September 30, 2012 - linkThe keyboard is 'ok'. Its not the best I've ever used, but indeed is far from the worst too.
The fact that it can change colour is lost on me, as I have set it to blue, and it stays like that, unless I fire up BF3, when it decides to change colour on my anyway, which is kind of interesting to see, but thats about it. It flashes red when you are near to death, and can be configured to do just about anything you want, but I've not really explored that.
The touchpad does not suffer from much interference from your palms whilst you type, whereas the last laptop I had, did interfere very much. I'm sure this is the best touchpad I've had on a laptop to date. With the curve on the case in front of it, using the touchpad feels good too, but...
When typing, the curved case ends where you wrists go, and makes it less comfortable. That curved edge should go right across the whole front of the laptop I think. Reply
PresenceOfMind - Monday, October 01, 2012 - linkI'm about to purchase a M18X with SLI GTX 680M and I've been reading all I can to make the best choice.
I'm very surprised with your article conclusion.
I don't understand how can you make such a statement when your benchmarks, most of them, were not even done on game max settings and max display resolution. With lower settings you got average of 60FPS in same games, that's the minimal FPS expected for a hard core gamer machine.
Furthermore, I would like to point out that M18X R2 scored 40 FPS more than a M17X R4 and also the fact that a M18X R2 built quality is a lot superior to the M17X R4. The M18X R2 is only 800 dollars more expensive than M17X R4.
And as conclusion, I would like to bring up the fact that for this kind of machine, we should expect it to run it for at least 3 years before replacing. Do you really believe that a single card will be able to run the incoming games and new graphic technologies?
PS : My only complain about the M18X R2 is the fact that it doesn't have 3D display and it doesn't support 1920X1200 resolution. Reply
Dug - Tuesday, October 02, 2012 - linkI wish they would change the style or come up with alternative.
Right now it looks like a Chevy.
Many people would prefer something less annoying. Reply
ronmccord - Saturday, October 06, 2012 - linkI own the Mx18 running 2x580 m is sli and 2x256 in raid ssd, killer wireless everything top notch.
I own this rather then a desktop for two reasons. I live in Colombia so bought it in Usa and was easy to bring with me vs a desktop which would be not possible. Also the M18x is aluminum and larger then the m17x which helps with cooling. I am hoping for a good 3 years out of it. I also like Alienware support which is the only! I repeat only company that will come to your house here in Colombia there is not one other manufacturer here that has a warranty except Apple. Had my Dell Xps laptop repaired twice here new hardrives. I also am running a Dell 30 inch with 2550x1600 res so good graphics is a must!. Now I am am a tech junkie and I also own a R2 M17x in sli with the aluminum case. I still check around like Sager and Msi to find options to Alienware but you can't beat the construction quality, warranty or look of the Alienware. Also I have it laying on top of the ZVOX speaker if you have not checked them out it fits perfect on it.. Matter of fact only thing that looks good is a laptop on it, and X51 style or an htpc style case. Only one speaker needed and the sound is incredible to watch movies and videos etc. With the Alienware Blacklaptop on top with Green lighting looks menacing. I love this look so much I actually would consider the Alienware x51, if that thing can run well with the equivalent of gtx 670 power I may consider passing the M18x to gf. Look forward to what Alienware and others come out with by next year this time. Who knows may be external graphics options that will allow me to have A small Alienware for travel and home or a 680m equivalent power in a m14x. Until then very happy with the M18xx and remember for those not appreciating it the more space you have to cool the better off you are! Thanks for reasing my long post hope it helps some in deciding I enjoyed everyones post especially the guy who lugs his m18x all over the world makes me feel better for my upcoming 30 day trip to Argentina however I only have the messenger bag vs backpack so I am jealous Reply
etundidor - Thursday, May 09, 2013 - linkHey guys, Is there any chance of upgrade the M17x R2 mobo in order to increase the RAM to 32 GB or 16GB at least , Get SATA III 6G capacity, manage two GTX 680M and maintain the M17x R2 awesome HD display? Reply


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A RADIO producer who stole a Blackburn woman's internet photos to use on a dating website has reportedly left his job at Capital Xtra.
According to industry website Radio Today, Stuart Grant left the station with immediate effect following the incident.
The producer, who worked for Capital Xtra in London, used photos of 21-year-old Beckie Livesey to make an online profile.
Miss Livesey, who lives in Willis Road, Feniscowles, said the pictures were used to create profiles on dating website Plenty of Fish, as well as social networking site Facebook.
She was only made aware of Mr Grant's actions after an IT worker he was chatting to online grew suspicious and traced the images back to their original source.
The IT worker tracked down Miss Livesey, who found the culprit was Mr Grant and challenged him on LinkedIn, a social media website used by business professionals for networking.
Speaking to the Lancashire Telegraph last week, she said: "I just felt shocked and, when I realised he had sent nude photos of other women from the neck down pretending to be me, I felt scared my reputation was on the line.
"Stuart Grant could have spoken to someone who thought it was genuinely me. It's quite scary to think someone can easily pretend to be me.
"I'm now changing all my settings on Facebook to private."
In a statement to the Lancashire Telegraph following the incident, Mr Grant said: "I am incredibly sorry for my actions. I am ashamed, and understand that I've caused upset and therefore apologise unreservedly."
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Come end of November, the only thing that rivals the anticipation of Thanksgiving dinner is the following week of Thanksgiving leftovers. The midnight fridge raid for a sliver of pie. A scoop of potatoes au gratin reheated for breakfast alongside some scrambled eggs. Another raid on the fridge for another piece of pie.
However, the true king of the leftovers is, of course, the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, the turkey. Maybe it's because we hardly ever take the time to roast a turkey the rest of the year, because come Thanksgiving, we just can't get enough. In our household, we'll even go so far as to roast an extra turkey on Thanksgiving just for the leftovers.
Of all our "turkey reinvented" dishes, Turkey Sloppy Joes is one of our all-time favorites. Saute up some onions and garlic. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, a little vinegar and brown sugar. Throw in a few more ingredients for spice and flavor. Chop up a chunk of the leftover turkey. And no sloppy joe is complete in our house without the addition of cheese. It's a tradition that goes back to childhood.
If you find yourself craving these with no roasted turkey in sight, you could easily adapt this recipe with fresh ground turkey. Use fresh ground turkey and make the sloppy joes in the traditional manner, cooking the meat alongside the onions and garlic, then add in the sauce ingredients. However, you might find yourself so addicted to these sloppy joes, you'll be roasting a whole turkey just to make them.
Turkey Sloppy Joe Recipe
Serves 4-6
- 1 pound cooked, chopped turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4-6 buns
- Lettuce, optional for sandwiches
- In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and sea salt. Mix to combine and cook for another minute.
- Stir in turkey. Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat.
- Slice buns and toast insides on a hot pan. Add a layer of lettuce. Spoon in turkey mix. Serve immediately.
More Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas
- Turkey Roast Dip
- Turkey Tacos
- Potato Quesadillas
- Next-Day Turkey Soup
- Sweet-Potato Pancakes
- All Leftover Recipe Ideas
Todd Porter and Diane Cu are professional food and travel photographers who publish the popular food blog White on Rice. Their lives have always been about love, family, friends, sharing, exploring and food.


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Software Labs, a developer of data integration and migration solutions, has announced the availability of xFusion Automator. The tool allows companies to execute ongoing integration of CRM and ERP data and automate otherwise lengthy manual processes. These tasks include order and invoice automation, the ability to quickly upload and update new information, and synchronization between office locations.


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Doug McMillan, who served on the NFTE Greater Los Angeles Advisory Board for six years, has sadly passed away this week. Doug was one of NFTE's most vocal champions, believing deeply in the power of teaching entrepreneurship to children from low-income communities.
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Southeastern Ohio Civil War Roundtable, 9 a.m., Southeastern Med, Morrison Room, Cambridge.


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- News From the Field
- L.A.'s 'teacher jail' ranks expand to 300 after sex abuse claims
L.A.'s 'teacher jail' ranks expand to 300 after sex abuse claims
By Howard Blume
The L.A. Board of Education will weigh a proposal Tuesday designed to speed up and improve investigations of teachers accused of sexual misconduct.
The point is to quickly oust the guilty and exonerate the innocent after sexual misconduct allegations at Miramonte Elementary School sparked a surge of investigations and pushed the ranks of those in "teacher jail" to more than 300.
"You don't need 300 days to figure out who's a monster," said Carpenter Elementary parent Julia Bricklin.
Under a resolution by board member Tamar Galatzan, district employees would be told why they have been pulled from their job, unless doing so would compromise a law-enforcement investigation.
They would also be advised quickly about the expected length of the inquiry and whether they would be paid in the meantime.
Galatzan said that thoroughly protecting children should not create new, unnecessary problems for educators.
"Everyone agreed the process wasn't working," Galatzan said.
Some inquiries simply got unnecessarily sidetracked within the bureaucracy, said Galatzan, a prosecutor with the L.A. city attorney's office.
Her resolution sets strict and faster timelines for investigations and would put them in the hands of trained professionals, while also providing more training for principals called on to participate in probes.
The teachers union supports the effort but expressed concern that revised procedures could actually limit due-process rights if misapplied.
Galatzan's resolution does not require union approval, but future district rules on handling teacher investigation and discipline could require negotiations with United Teachers Los Angeles.
Critics accuse L.A. schools Supt. John Deasy of a zero-tolerance approach on misconduct that presumes guilt and moves inexorably toward dismissal for minor or unproven infractions.
District officials continue to seek revisions to state law that would allow for speedier dismissals in general. They also want lawmakers to transfer authority for teacher firings from a state panel to school district control.
Deasy has insisted his only imperative is to prioritize the safety of students above all else.
Galatzan was sought out by parents from her west San Fernando Valley district who felt some highly regarded teachers had been poorly treated as a result of allegations with little credibility. Deserved reputations were tarnished and the education of students was needlessly disrupted, they said.
The parents said they talked to teachers who were kept in the dark about investigations, who were summoned to meetings with virtually no time to prepare, who were exonerated by witnesses but forced to wait months for reinstatement, or who received punishment that appeared out of proportion to the alleged offense.
"I probably would not have gone on this crusade except for a lower-level administrator who said, 'You parents, you're all a bunch of gossips,'" Bricklin said.
The January 2012 arrest of a former Miramonte elementary teacher proved a watershed. Mark Berndt is accused of spoon-feeding his semen to blindfolded students in his classroom, among other allegations. He has pleaded not guilty.
The week before his arrest, there were six allegations of inappropriate conduct between an employee and a student, none sexual, according to documents provided in response to public-records requests.
The week after his arrest, there were 39, and 16 involved sexual misconduct. Reports stayed at comparable levels for weeks. The number of employees pulled from job sites ballooned.
(To read original article, visit this Los Angeles Times link)


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Highlights from Mr. Adnan Oktar's interview on 02 November 2012
Faith and religion make people very fine. But true religion, not backwardness and bigotry. The Qur'an and being a Muslim produce a wondrous beauty. Beauty of mind, beauty of soul, abundance, happiness and joy.
(Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov renewed his support for Syrian head of state Bashar Assad. Lavrov emphasized that Assad being removed from power was no solution, and said; "The people of Syria must determine Assad's future. If Assad's removal from power is some people's priority, that will mean the bloodshed in Syria continuing. And the violence will increase if Assad steps down.")
But they must produce a leader in Syria, the name of someone who can be a leader. A moderate. A loving and reasonable person must stand up and say, "I am a leader, I am ready." They may be very uneasy when it is unclear who will be the leader. He must say, "This will be my perspective toward Europe, and this will be my attitude toward this or that." He must say things that set people at ease. Assad can go; he must be removed in a moderate and easy way, one that will not humiliate him. It is no good making him uneasy and threatening his life. There needs to be a solution to that. That is why Assad and Iranian leaders, the prime minister for example, and our own Prime Minister could meet in Jordan. They can tell him, "The system here is no good. This structure is no good. Let us change it. Take your wife and children and bring them here. Stay in Jordan. Or come to Turkey if you like. There needs to be a democratic election guaranteed by us all. There must be a good and happy election and everyone must go along with the result." I mean, everything can be settled with warmth and love. They need to approach matters with love and warmth. An official, cold way of talking will be frightening. We must renounce that old, classic model.
An official style is very off-putting. We need to resolve it sincerely. Assad is now afraid for his life, and that of his family. "We are going to kill you," they are saying. So if a person is afraid for his life, he will become aggressive and terrifying. So can this tension be turned into affection? Yes, it can. No problem.
(Following the Castle of Ajyad, the Saudi administration is now destroying the al-Nabawi Mosque, which contains the tomb of our Prophet (saas), under the pretext of expansion work to some areas. Ahmet Hakan writes on this subject; "Experts are alarmed that this work could damage the tomb of our Prophet (saas). The Saudi administration record regarding respect for tombs is not a good one and there is a likelihood it will be insensitive on this subject as well." He calls on the government to send a message to the Saudi king.)
There is something wrong. Anyone can do what he feels like in the absence of Islamic Unity. Pain, suffering, unease and tension are all over the world. Saudi Arabia, Mecca and Medina belong to all Muslims but they currently belong to the Saudi regime. They say, "They are ours." There is something wrong here. But getting angry is no good, of course. It can be resolved through Islamic Unity. They are our brothers. We need affection and compassion. Love is what is most missing from the world. One must approach matters with love. One must concentrate on love. Love and affection are attributes a Muslim must never abandon. Whatever the price because shaytan always wants to turn people away from love. He wants to lift the affection from them. He wants to bring them rage and hatred. But love is the loveliest thing. It is the greatest blessing from Allah, and we must insist on emphasizing love. If they try to take it away, we must still follow after it. If you take a candy from a child he will wiggle about and try to get it back. Muslims must never abandon love. No matter what. And in order for love to emerge, there needs to be fear of Allah and love of Allah because a love that is not based on love of Allah will not last. How much can you love someone's flesh and bone? And flesh and blood are mortal. But if you base it on love of Allah it will be really delightful. It is very important to maintain love. One can love a transient person, and very strongly. But for how long? Until the end of life. That is just desire. Loving with determination and insistence, and expanding it and strengthening it and seeing its good sides, these are attributes of paradise.
A woman needs to be intelligent and tasteful and artistic to be well-groomed because the body is a raw material. But it becomes perfect if an intelligent person works on it. If a woman has understanding she will equip herself with love, knowledge, intelligence, culture and breeding, and will beautify herself with a deep fear and love of Allah. And she will make her body beautiful through scrupulous care within that same logic. But butterflies have no such need. They already have their own make-up and bright colors. Insects and bees are brightly polished, as if they had been varnished, even if they walk through mud or dust. They are still as bright and shiny as if they had just left the factory. No dust sticks to them. But human beings are not like that. They need great care and an artistic spirit to be beautiful.


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A DRUNK woman who terrified a mum and her two children when she booted their car after 'stumbling' into the road told a court she is a 'good mother'.
Mum-of-two Natalie Louise Wright, aged 31, of Steers Close, Latchford, kicked the Citroen Picasso on Knutsford Road, while with her 11-year-old son.
Halton Magistrates Court heard on Thursday how the victim was in the car returning home after picking up her children, aged 8 and 10, from Cubs.
Alison Warburton, prosecuting, said the victim was at traffic lights but when they changed to green had to brake as a woman had 'stumbled' in front of the car.
"The victim sounded her horn," said Mrs Warburton.
"The defendant put two fingers up. She appeared to shout something but the victim could not hear her.
"The defendant approached the rear passenger door where her daughter was sitting.
"She appeared to hit the door and kicked something, and stumbled back to the pavement."
The court heard the family were 'stunned and scared' by the attack.
Wright also shouted ' go on, call the police', and threatened to hit the mother.
Witnesses reported there could have been a serious accident if she had not stopped the car, the court heard.
Police attended to find Wright 'swaying at the side of the road' and a footprint on the car.
She told officers she had drunk six pints and was 'five or six' on a scale of drunkenness out of ten.
Defending herself on Thursday, Wright told the court she had stopped taking medication for mental health problems.
She said: "It was out of character. I'm a very good mother.
"I don't think it was as serious as all that.
"I do take responsibility for my actions and I just want this to be over."
After being asked by District Judge Bridget Knight if she would like to be treated in such a way, Wright added: "I wouldn't go for a child.
"I'm very responsible with children."
The defendant was told to pay £250 in compensation and costs after pleading guilty to criminal damage.


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Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and the Worst Dressed of the Grammy Awards
Oh noes! The red carpet missteps of the 54th annual Grammys.
-PJ Gach
We love the Grammy Awards! This is when the celebs really bust out their glam (see here) — or their cray cray (see below!).
Dun-da-dun! The Worst Dressed, Or: you really ought to have your mom check your outfit before you walk out the door…
Nicki Minaj
Whilst we love Nicki, sadly she's usually on our worst dressed list. Last night she took a page out of Fellini's Roma. Looks like she tried to recreate the infamous nuns and priests fashion show scene. This shtick was a set up for her onstage "exorcism" later on during the show.
No Fergie, less is definitely not more. Her only saving grace is her jewelry by Neil Lane.
Sasha Gradiva
Oh look! A borg finally made it to the Grammys. How the hell did she get past security in that getup?
Taylor Swift
Who'd have ever thought that Taylor Swift, red carpet princess, would end up on the worst dressed list? EVER. The Zuhair Murad gown looked way better on the runway.
Cyndi Lauper
Can someone please explain what this is, please?! We're really confused.
She's known for her avant garde fashion sense, but if Robyn's gonna go there, wouldn't it make sense to pick clothes that fit? And Timberland platform workboots…urgh.
Kelly Osbourne
Oh, Kelly Osbourne's Tony Ward gown is absolutely stunning, no doubt about that. Points are taken off for terrible posture and the incredibly unflattering hair color. Stand up straight!
Four words. Oversized bow. White shoes.
Read Adele's "Rolling in the Deep"+ More: Best Performances of the 2012 Grammy Awards
Lady Gaga
Gaga looks like she's pretending to be Queen "we are not amused" Victoria.
Who knew you could bedazzle lingerie!
Katy Perry
Katy Perry isn't really badly dressed in her Elie Saab gown; she's just really boring looking. Blue har — yawn.
PJ Gach is BettyConfidential's Senoir Editor, Style+Beauty


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Part 1: Emerging Technology as a Tool for Bystander Engagement
Dear Engaged Bystander: I have a teenager at home and I see how Facebook, texting, instant messaging and so many other social media tools are the mode of communications in their nearly 24/7 world. We often hear about the negative impact of these emerging technologies through bullying stories. I asked a national expert, Marianne Winters of Graphix for Change to talk about these same tools as an opportunity for bystander interventions.
Joan: Where do you see the match between the work you do and bystander intervention?
Marianne: There is an exciting match between the goals of the sexual violence movement and the opportunities created by the emerging internet technologies. We believe that our movement needs to jump into these new technologies to ensure that our voices are heard in this new and exciting environment.
Let me give you a concrete example.
I just googled the term sexual violence in the city where I live. Here's the list of sites on page one.
- the local sexual assault service provider,
- a training event that happened last year,
- 3 defense attorneys giving advice to someone accused of sexual assault or domestic violence,
- some general business links to the local rape crisis center and some other law firms.
- a listing of local newspaper articles on sexual assaults,
- some links to law firms 90 miles from here and some national organizations.
Then if I scroll through the entries, I begin to find sites that give messages about sexual violence - this is where it starts to become a problem.
- a YouTube video of a sex scene that is really a simulated rape.
- an entry in a website on college stories where a survivor of date rape shared her story and then received a long list of comments, some supportive, others victim blaming and abusive.
Here's the good thing about this list. If I were a victim of rape looking for help, I would have found the local hotline easily enough.
Joan: And then what is the challenge here for bystander engagement?
Marianne: Here's the challenge as I see it. Putting on the hat of an interested bystander, I did not find any information about what I could do to help end sexual violence. I easily found news and resources, yet I could not find any information about what I could do in my community. None of the important messages of the movement such as what role my school, sports team or my church could play in setting new social norms, increasing safety, support and comfort for victims or interventions for those at risk to abuse were anywhere in the top 50 listings.
Even more problematic for the sexual violence movement and the communities we serve, I didn't see any simple information about what's healthy and normal, what to expect if I report sexual abuse, or what to do when I someone I know discloses abuse to me. I can't readily find out what will happen if I witness an abusive joke or have a friend who has attitudes that blame the victim.
Joan: So given your expertise, how do we meet these challenges using this technology?
Stay tuned for the next blog posting and conversation with Marianne Winters, Graphix for Change.


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sandip mahal's Comments
Comment on: Cannes Palme d'Or goes to Kechiche's Blue
Thank god the diversity of films can offset the multiplex fodder that is currently melting my eyes rendering them as lifeless orbs
Comment on: BFI pre-Cannes Lunch
and.......... Anything exciting happen?
Comment on: David Hasselhoff
Hoff[add title here] is essentially the idea. Right?
Comment on: NYU Graduate slate comes to Cannes
Harking back to the days when the likes of John Carpenter's film school ended up being a box office cult hit... Dark Star
Comment on: Content boards Pudsey project
If this kind of film is going to promote British Films then the industry is screwed. I am now going to shoot myself in the face while clutching my film script....... A simple story that promotes London and doesn't feature any talking dogs
Comment on: Siren, Solution launch fund
Since the demise of Revolver somebody needs ti keep the wheels if the British Film Industry turning....
Comment on: CNN Films, Cinedigm acquire Our Nixon
CNN Films should be called Turner Pictures Redux
Comment on: Zach Braff turns to Kickstarter
It's interesting to see if this will gather any traction on kickstarter. Almost as weird as Peter 'mainstream' Berg going to Cannes last year for funding coin
Comment on: FFI to sell Amy Winehouse doc
Thankfully a doc that is not sensationalist tabloid tattle and will show a side that was rarely seen. Senna was a triumphant tour de force that put you in the action
Comment on: Netflix closing on HBO subscriber level
Needs more data is rather telling on their original programming agenda but make no mistake, the Kevin Spacey vehicle was always going to be a loss leader that drives punters in as overall subscribers base. It's always good to shake up the traditional business model
Comment on: Thatcher's film legacy
The book is Icons on Fire:The Rise and Fall of Almost Everybody in the British Film Industry by Alexander Walker... Not so much about Thatcher but still an amazing read on the graveyard of broken companies that litter the eighties and all the more relevant considering Revolver's demise in much the same way as Goldcrest and Palace Pictures.... If more industry folk read this there's a chance of maintaining a more noble industry... I smiled as I wrote the last line
Comment on: Thatcher's film legacy
Also worth reading. Alexander Walker's books on 80's cinema.... Some gained, most lost
Comment on: Film Education to close after 26 years
Typical lack of foresight
Comment on: Killer's Vachon, Koffler talk VOD opportunities
When the studios stick to their old methods and get left behind, it's always down to these visionaries to look to the future....
Comment on: Puttnam takes aim at VPF model
Trust Puttnam to put things right!
Comment on: BFI backs feature debuts
Thank god female are given a chance to find a wider audience! Next up black and Asian talent...
Comment on: CinemaCon to honour Lin
Such an accolade begs the question, why was Fast Five (the pimped up Enid Blyton story) shut out of the Oscars?
Comment on: Reliance MediaWorks taps Murphy as CCO
Basically driving down prices of cgi houses by moving them offshore
Comment on: Inception Media Group launches in UK
I want to work for Maura Ford
Comment on: Bradley Cooper joins Jane
Oops... Creative differences
Comment on: Film London boosts TV budget
This is a cyclical beast where the producers will come to town, abuse the system, government gets a noted and the system is stopped... Media's own version of boom and bust
Comment on: Inception Media Group launches in UK
As Sumner Redstone said all along.. Content is King
Comment on: Prana affiliate prevails in R&H auction
Blame the studios... They are the ones squeezing the US animators
Comment on: Ang Lee: 3D offers 'so much realism'
Shooting 3D has to become cheaper in the long run
Comment on: Requiem for Revolver
yes, the arguments from friends of mine are that Revolver did not pay people but they gave the opportunity for movies to be released that would otherwise be stuck in development hell. History always repeats itself, look at Palace Pictures, Miramax, Hemdale Films.... they were bad payers but bold visionaries. In an ideal world we need honesty but unfortunately the industry is full of sharks.... better the devil you know
Comment on: EuropaCorp sets up US office
interesting to see how town will take to these talented Europeans!
Comment on: Warners, Paramount unite with Nolan
Can't wait for this!
Comment on: Paul Schrader: Film undergoing 'total systemic change'
From Calvinist to Mentalist
Comment on: CBS Films find Coen Brothers
Sounds like a better idea than that awful Harrison Ford flick
Comment on: Ken Loach, The Spirit of '45
Hope everyone sees this documentary.....
Comment on: BFI earmarks $1.6m for co-pros
I just hope they get decent British scripts to screen
Comment on: High street blues
Tough times indeed
Comment on: G.I. Joe: Retaliation gets limited IMAX release
Is it Chrustmas? Coz I smell a turkey.....
Comment on: Roger Corman, GJ Echternkamp: Virtually Heroes
Interesting about the distributers...
Comment on: Sundance: Ford Foundation lends support to eight films
Any money left for a Satpal Ram doc and Goethe racism in the prison service?
Comment on: The diversity opportunity
I read about this diversity issue every six months in broadcastnow and honestly very little changes. Minorities get marginalised apart from the odd person that makes it but really, it's all talk. We are still 20 years behind America and also its a shame diverse UK talent is moving to America for better parts... Check out my zeroheadroom blog as it covers the same ground
Comment on: eOne aims to release most UK films, add another territory in 2013, build on US partnerships
Sounds like they have the street smarts of the old Miramax... Before Disney bought them out
Comment on: Nagisa Oshima dead at 80
An inspiration to the art house directors that have followed him
Comment on: Showtime orders Sam Mendes horror drama
Television is the way to go.....
Comment on: Goldcrest offers three docs at Sundance
Welcome back!
Comment on: BFI calls on UK organisations to lead regional film 'hubs'
There is that crass overused word: diversity.... Nothing has changed in the last 10 years to develop black and Asian talent. Thank you for watching
Comment on: 1492 Pictures, Rise Entertainment sign five-year pact
.... From the director of Home Alone
Comment on: Keanu Reeves: film industry "assaulted" by digital
Very Interesting viewpoint on the death of film... Face it labs were expensive and onerous costs shut out a lot of talent until digital came in
Comment on: Looper: how an international independent came together
wasn't Brick overrated? Or is it just me?
Comment on: James Higgins
They don't market films like they used too!
Comment on: Mel Brooks to receive AFI lifetime honour
...and Robin Hood:Men in Tights
Comment on: RoboCop set to start production
Or it might end up like Xanadu
Comment on: Liberian government to take legal action against doc director Mads Brugger
and Liberia expects its dignity to be restored by this! Zut alors
Comment on: Psychic Octopus doc team plans zombie project
paul died along with England's dreams
Comment on: Peter Berg whirlwind tour fires up Cannes sales on Foresight 's Survivor
why can't the studios pay for this Hollywood B movie? Worldwide money should be invested in quality product
Comment on: BFI unveils new five-year plan including Lottery annual production funding boost to £28.2m
hopefully the money will go to new talent development rather than the ones that have consistently failed to deliver.
Comment on: Roundtable: The Age of the Entrepeneur
having a multiplatform business also means that people from diverse backgrounds who are routinely shut out from the mainstream media now have a chance to build/ find an online audience for their work. Open source applications like drupal are now easier to build towards user engagement. The big media companies may have the financial muscle to corner the best cinema screens and to carve up digital television channels but the freeness of the web puts everyone at a level playing field. Those companies still have the television/ cinema mentality when moving to the web thinking money will buy them access and for the most part are hopelessly last century. You just need to look at how Dogwoof engages its audience....
Comment on: The X-Files writer Frank Spotnitz talks new UK spy series Hunted, working in the UK and a feature sequel to The X-Files
Will this filter down to British writing talent?
Comment on: Roland Joffe
his films without Bruce Robinson fared less successfully...
Comment on: BBC, Directors UK draw up bill of rights for directors
at last! Protection for the creative process much like America.
Comment on: Universal, Focus win bidding war for Fifty Shades trilogy
we are going back to the late 80's script boom
Comment on: Sales Scene Heats Up
boom and bust mentality
Comment on: Fortune Cookies to shoot at Elstree Studios
is that work experience as in free labour?
Comment on: Anna Friel joins Steve Coogan in Winterbottom's King Of Soho
cameron probably thinks this isn't commercial enough, but this British cinema
Comment on: Alcon takes Peli's Chernobyl Nights
sounds like Baywatch Nights with spookybits
Comment on: The Market Vs The Movie
what they need is a dice rolling Weinstein
Comment on: Focus Features on mission with The Last Days On Mars
proves that there is still huge value in directing shorts
Comment on: Taking The Plunge
flying the flag for quality
Comment on: Sean Penn to direct Robert De Niro in The Comedian
art linson's books on producing should come with a layer of thick skin
Comment on: Universal backs down over Tower Heist PVoD plan
financial madness! And a wrong business model harking back to when rental Vhs tapes were 60 quid a pop
Comment on: To Be Or Not To Be...in a Franchise
this is the second Willis film to go straight to dvd after the poor mostow flick
Comment on: Hamish McAlpine's Generation unveils busy production slate
don't think he'll be Working with Larry Clark anytime soon...
Comment on: Sony's Pascal, Lynton mourn death of John Calley
a rare producer who actually saw cinema as art, not commerce
Comment on: Eddie Murphy to host 84th Academy Awards
as long as he doesn't sing from his album
Comment on: Vachon, Hastings, Ankner line up for panel at OMDC Financing Forum
british producers need a shot of this in their arm
Comment on: Tintin and the hunt for box-office treasure
this strategy is nothing new and worked very well for Mr Bean! Grossing 100 million before it's US premiere at a time when that figure meant something
Comment on: Mike Downey and Sam Taylor
the British Miramax.. If only more companies had the same vision..
Comment on: Leslie Phillips, Nick Moran star in mystery comedy Death
these are the Kind of filmmakers that Will get British films made..shame people have to work for free for it to happen...
Comment on: John Irvin to direct WWII love story feature Monte Cassino
it's the English Patient with a an American actor
Comment on: Made In Britain, but not set there
Britain needs to invest in development like America
Comment on: Made In Britain, but not set there
the simple fact that Screen champion up and coming contemporary filmakers is a great showcase of what should be made. They simply need a chance to get their projects made
Comment on: Mandate confirms Spike Lee will direct Oldboy remake
no mention of his eccentric world war 2 film
Comment on: Bold visions needed from new festival heads
finally the artistic directors get centre stage. A juggling act for art of commerce
Comment on: FrightFest line up includes record number of British features
but will they be innovative as this is what the genre needs
Comment on: Alan Parker & Arjun Rose
great interview with no nonsense advice!
Comment on: BFI's first Lottery funded projects include projects by Glazer, Creevy, Marsh, Mackenzie, Branagh
i agree with the 'usual suspects' comment... shame everyone likes to hide behind anonymity to say it..
Comment on: Bill Duke joins Freaky Deaky for director Charles Matthau
How in depth will they go in terms of media representation?
Comment on: 2011: A Golden Awards Season
The Harvey Weinsteins of the world are the only people to stick out the speciality market through thick and thin while Studios fall in love with films like The Kings Speech and fall out of love with the diminishing returns in a cannibalised market. They will always return to tentpole movies and leave the market for the Harvey Weinsteins of the world.
Comment on: Superhero Fatigue
the same happened with the horror and the mid 80's faddist breakdance genre to name two! Horror has 2 years left before it's burnt out and we await for the revival of breakdance as a social enterprise. The studios will milk this dry! .... @sandip_ mahal
Comment on: Richard Woolfe to become creative director of Prime Focus Productions
remember when ITV went into film production. Lawn Dogs did not win the oscar that year and wasn't the only thing that had a sad ending
Comment on: Paramount to shut down worldwide acquisitions group
every five years the majors buy into the niche market based on a major breakout hit then abandon it when their slate do middling business. Miramax understood it's a long term game. Not three years and see
Comment on: Film4's Commissioning team grows with addition of Piers Wenger
time will tell.......
Comment on: Online audiences invited to edit scene in thriller The Power of Few
it's a novelty like 1950's 3D... And should be treated as such
Comment on: The World Belongs To Rio
Polygram did this to great effect with Mr Bean where it grossed 100 million before it hit the states.
Comment on: Plan B joins cast of The Sweeney
if it is a cop film with two buddies set in the modern day it's not really the Sweeney is it? You may as well call it Starskey and Hutch UK.. Oh, the characters are called Carter and Regan
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