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In this fourth annual Hedge Fund panel organized by the Chicago Booth Alumni Club of New York, we bring together risk and investing professionals from established hedge funds.
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We will maintain the prior year's format where each speaker will talk about their experience investing and managing risk in or for hedge funds as well as new developments in their field before we open up for questions.
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7:00 pm - 8:15 pm: Panel and Q & A
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Brother Michael O'Hern (Panelist), President and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Brothers Investment Services
Brother Michael O'Hern joined Christian Brothers Investment Services (CBIS) in 1987 and became President in 1989. CBIS is investment advisor to Roman Catholic institutions. Using a manager-of-managers structure, the mission of CBIS is to integrate Catholic social and ethical teaching into the investment process. Brother Michael is responsible for overseeing the investment strategies selected and the process of integration with Church teachings. Prior to joining the firm, Brother Michael worked for 19 years in Catholic education, as a high school teach and then principal, and finally superintendent of a system of sixty high schools. He has served on the Boards of private Catholic schools and charities. Brother Michael graduated from Lewis University with a B.A. in 1969. He also holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, and M.A. in Administration from Northwestern University, and an M.A. in History from Michigan State University. His FINRA registrations include series 7, 24, 63, and 65.
Ray Iwanowski (Panelist), Managing Principal of SECOR Asset Management and Co-Founder of SECOR Capital Advisors, LP.
Prior to founding SECOR, Ray was co-Chief Investment Officer of the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) for 11 of the 12 years he spent at GSAM. Before that, Ray worked at Salomon Brothers as head of the Fixed Income Derivatives Client Research Group and member of the Bond Portfolio Analysis Research Group, and at First Boston in the Fixed-Income Portfolio Strategies Group. Ray earned a B.S. and B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988, an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and reached candidacy in the Ph.D. program in finance at the University of Chicago.
Attilio Meucci (Panelist), Chief Risk Officer at KKR and founder of SYMMYS
Under the SYMMYS umbrella, Attilio designed and teaches the six-day ARPM Bootcamp, and manages the charity One More Reason.
Previously, Attilio was the chief risk officer and director of portfolio construction at Kepos Capital, the global head of research for Bloomberg's risk and portfolio analytics platform; a researcher at Lehman POINT; a trader at the hedge fund Relative Value International; and a consultant at Bain & Co. Concurrently, he taught at Columbia-IEOR, NYU-Courant, Baruch College-CUNY, and Bocconi University.
Attilio earned a BA summa cum laude in Physics from the University of Milan, an MA in Economics from Bocconi University, a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Milan and is a CFA charterholder
Kurt Winkelmann, PhD (Panelist), Managing Director, Head of Risk & Analytical Research, MSCI
Mr. Winkelmann, based in New York, is responsible for setting the firm's research agenda and oversees the efforts of a global team of over 60 researchers across the firm. Prior to joining MSCI, Mr. Winkelmann was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management where he established and led the Global Investment Strategies team, responsible for strategic asset allocation, asset/liability analysis and risk advisory across asset classes for the firm's major global institutional clients. Between 1993 and 1999, he managed the Global Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy Group at Goldman Sachs International. Mr. Winkelmann's early career also included positions at Vestek Systems and Barra.
Mr. Winkelmann has a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of Minnesota and is an accomplished author and speaker. He has written extensively on investment themes such as risk budgeting and liability-driven investing, and has made numerous board and conference presentations on asset allocation-related themes.
He is a Member of the Board of Trustees for the University of Minnesota Foundation, a former Director of the Alberta Investment Management Company, and is Chairman of the Advisory Committee for the University of Minnesota's Heller-Hurwitz Economics Institute. He is a former Director for the University of Minnesota Foundation Investment Advisors.
Amy Wierenga (Panelist)Partner and Head of Risk Managment, BlueMountain Capital Management
Amy Wierenga is a Partner and Head of Risk Managment at BlueMountain Capital Management, a $20BN CLO and absolute return manager that invests across the capital structure and asset class spectrums. Amy joined BlueMountain from Merrill Lynch where she was responsible for market risk in the Global Rates and FX trading businesses. Prior to Merrill Lynch, Amy worked as a commissioned Bank Examiner and Market and Liquidity Risk Specialist for the Federal Reserve Bank. At the Fed, Amy reviewed market, liquidity and counterparty credit risk models at US financial institutions, authored and led new systemwide inter-agency training on quantitative model review, and served on the Federal Reserve System Basel II Trading and Counterparty Credit Risk Management Advisory Group. Amy received the Federal Reserve's C.M.L. Bishop Award for Excellence and Outstanding Achievement in 2004. Amy holds an MBA in Analytic Finance, Econometrics and Statistics from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. She graduated with high honors from Butler University with Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Music.
Gilbert Ong, CFA (Moderator), Vice President, MSCI
Gilbert Ong is a Vice President in the hedge fund consulting group at MSCI, currently covering Hedge Funds and Fund of Funds in the East Coast and Midwest for Risk Management Analytics. He also started and heads the Americas Risk Management Analytics Presales Team. Prior to joining MSCI in April 2011, Gilbert was a Quantitative Analyst/Strategist at hedge fund, Platinum Partners. During his 11 year career in the capital markets business across New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, Gilbert has successfully started structured product business lines at CIBC World Markets and Fitch Ratings, where he rated and structured two "Deal of the Years" and China's first performing project finance CLO. He also worked in the managed synthetic CDO groups at UOB/OCBC Asset Management and started his career in Asian Equity Research in Salomon Smith Barney in 1999. Gilbert has a MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a MA in Statistics from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Accounting (Honors) from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He is also a CFA Charterholder.
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Jackson leads Rice to Armed Forces victory
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Rice backup quarterback Driphus Jackson led a second-half comeback that sprung Rice to a 33-14 victory Saturday afternoon over Air Force in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
The Owls (7-6) scored 26 unanswered points with Jackson at signal caller after starter Taylor McHargue left in the first half with a possible head injury. McHargue took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter and didn't re-enter the game.
"It was a hard-fought victory today," Rice coach David Bailiff said.
The Falcons, in the midst of a school-record six straight bowl trips, dropped to 6-7. Air Force couldn't take advantage of three lost Rice fumbles in their fourth trip to the Armed Forces Bowl. The Falcons had three turnovers, two in the second half.
"It's not the way we wanted it to end and when you have guys that care and you have guys that have an awful lot of pride," Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said. "We wanted it to conclude with a different result. The difference in the game was clearly in the second half, stating the obvious there. They really took control in the second half of all three phases and thought their offense did a super job."
Jackson completed 15-of-21 passes for 254 yards, including a bowl-record 154 yards in the third quarter. Rice sophomore receiver Jordan Taylor caught three touchdown passes, two from Jackson and another from McHargue.
"These guys made it easy for me -- made two spectacular catches and the defense got the stops," Jackson said. "It was a team effort and I can't take all the credit."
Taylor, with nine catches for 153 yards, was named the game's MVP.
"I'm just ready and when they need me to make a play I do my best to try to do that," Taylor said. "I thought Driphus did an excellent job of coming in when Taylor got hurt and stepped up and made a lot of plays."
The Owls forced the first turnover, as defensive end Jared Williams stripped Air Force running back Jon Lee. Rice safety Gabe Baker recovered the loose ball on the Owls' 43.
McHargue engineered a 57-yard touchdown drive that featured his 27-yard scramble, a 15-yard pass interference call and his 16-yard scoring pass to Taylor with 4:05 left in the first quarter.
McHargue gave the ball back early in the second quarter after Air Force defensive lineman Nick DeJulio punched the ball free. Falcons defensive lineman Cody Miller covered it on the Rice 44.
Air Force couldn't do anything with the gift, giving the ball back on downs after failing to convert a fake punt.
The Falcons did get back into the game later in the second, tying it at 7-7. A 10-play, 66-yard drive was capped by quarterback Kale Pearson's 9-yard sprint around the right side with 6:14 left before the half.
Another lost fumble by McHargue helped Air Force to take its first lead, 14-7. Running back Wes Cobb bowled in from one yard out at 2:32 mark to complete a 35-yard march.
McHargue didn't return for the next possession. Jackson directed a march down to the Air Force 2, but his bad pitch turned it over again and the Owls came away with no points and seven-point deficit at the break.
"We knew their starter was a little bit hurt so we knew the possibility if he went down, No. 6 would come in," Falcons senior linebacker Alex Means said of Jackson. "They can both pull stuff up and move. I wouldn't say we expected it but we were prepared, I would say, the best we could be. I would say he played a pretty good game."
Jackson didn't let the turnover keep him down. He led an 87-yard touchdown drive in eight plays early in the third quarter to knot the game at 14-14. Jackson hit Taylor from 22 yards out with 9:30 left in the period.
The Owls took the lead for good on a 2-yard touchdown run by running back Charles Ross less than a minute into the fourth. Two field goals by Chris Bowell followed before Jackson and Taylor hooked up from 34 yards out.
The 10th annual Armed Forces Bowl returned to Fort Worth after a two-year stay in Dallas, as a massive $164-million renovation took place at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The announced attendance was 40,754.
Notes: Air Force made its fourth appearance in the Armed Forces Bowl, falling to 1-3. The Falcons are 10-12-1 all-time in bowl games. ... Rice played a bowl game in Fort Worth for the first time, but it was the fifth visit to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for the postseason. The previous four games were Cotton Bowls. The Owls are 6-4 in bowl games. ... Air Force leads the series against Rice 5-2. ... Air Force set a bowl record with three fumble recoveries in the second quarter.

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Simply the demographics of the whole country is ever changing to consider themselves as a true party. Furthermore, their base that helped them become successful (Caucasian votes) are becoming more faded then ever before. Some say that in order to succeed in the election cycle in every given year, they have to appeal to other ethnic groups such as Hispanics, Asian-Americans and more importantly, African Americans on what they stand for as a party and what policies are in store for those groups. Their current policies are undoing their efforts to achieve that goal and if that continue would be the reason the GOP will die off from the political spectrum.
The GOP has been dying for a long while now, and it is largely because it refuses to see the very fact that it is dying. Its policies remain archaic, their ideas even more so. The GOP as an entity is all but dead at this point, and nothing short of an extreme change will change that.
As time has worn on the members of the GOP have increasingly been fighting with each other more than they are with any other party. In addition, many GOP members have begun to distance themselves from the party or even change party affiliation. This only goes to should that if the GOP cannot turn things around that it will die.
The GOP is dying for sure. There will always be staunch Republicans looking to maintain what they consider a "traditional America," but their effectiveness will eventually decline. Changes beyond America's control are forcing this country to consider new ideas and if the GOP can't find a compromise, then they will die off.
How can the GOP be the party of "limited government" when it opposes marijuana legalization (a freaking plant), supports NDAA/Patriot Act/et al, supports drone strikes on American citizens, creates Department of Homeland Security, Medicare part D, and farm subsidies to Big Agra???? They have no credibility and have sold out to international banking cartels.
We can already observe the splintering of the party in several ways. The Tea Party and radical conservatives like Limbaugh are fighting against a newly-forming Centrist Republican party. In a time when social progress is arguably occurring faster than ever before in human history, ignorance is beginning to become "unattractive". When I heard Bill O' moving central about gay rights, I couldn't believe my ears. While the talking heads make for good weather-markers, the fact remains that Republicans purposely brought in the Evangelists. It was a strategic decision upon their part. Without the White Evangelist vote, the GOP simply does not have the numbers to compete. There likely will be no huge power vacuum, and we will likely see the rise of independents and a multi-party system, similar to many European countries.
The Republican Party is indeed dying from self-inflicted wounds. For the past four elections, the party has branded itself as the party of rich white people. America is much more than rich white people, and the party doesn't understand that how unpalatable that has become to the American voting public.
I'm an American first and repelled by Trump's rhetoric. He has nothing to offer the American people but bigotry, rage and divisiveness. The Republicans backing him have lost sight of our country's the same and will#have destroyed their party. Shame! A day of Trump is worse than 4 years of Clinton. Wake up republicans.
GOP members can not fully support one candidate. Ideas of what is socially or morally acceptable in values is not congruent anymore within the party. The idea that they let a candidate call himself a Republican, then they stab him in the back and try to steal the nomination away from him after he beats the golden child, Hillarious and speaks volumes about the real values of the party. There is no loyalty to anyone except entrenched drones of the system. Republican party is in it's final stage of decay. In 15 years or less it will be replaced by two or three options and will leave the Democrats in charge. To ruin the country for a long time to come, Good job guys, way to ruin a once respected party. Democrats want to take away guns, Republicans want to take away choices in the bedroom, Both want power to run your life. Neither is a good choice.
We, the American People have been lied to and misinformed so much over the past few decades by BOTH parties BOTH supported by large financial donations. Call voter apathy what it really is: Hopeless depression. The GOP and their Great savior's policies, Regan were so disastrous and long lasting it spelled out their Death. Unfortunately, rather then rally itself, the Democrats forgot about the poor, the working poor, and the middle-class.
It may be many years before the fallout truly comes to light as to how much destruction both of them have done. We hear only periphery stories such as the current state of our nations highway system and about how our infrastructure is falling apart (Electric transmission systems, communications, etc)
But we have no specifics yet. While some of it may have been foreseeable, truly understanding it will not happen for 20 years or more. I plead for other Americans in the years to come to not have reactionary knee-jerk's or even more back-biting and recriminations. Remember to be rational and as calm as possible in the sensational emotional outpouring and hate that is to come.
God bless.
Liberals are misinformed about the economy and generally think with emotions instead of actual facts. They defend Obama without question but when you ask them specifics about what good he has done, all they can say "well, he is done good I know that..." It is quite pathetic, and this is coming from a teenager, that my generation is so stupid that we allow ourselves to be misinformed about politicians on both sides. And also, Liberals believe that they are against big business. This is a blatant lie. Who do you think gave Obama, Project Blue, and a bunch of other liberals/liberal organizations money? They didn't raise 300 millions from average citizens, they got it from Wall Street and big companies. It is quite pathetic listening to how people believe that Liberals have their best interests at heart when they keep raising the taxes on the poor and middle class and keep making the working poor pay outrageous yearly labor union fees. The working poor would have more money if we just disbanded labor unions, and set up a department in the government specifically for making sure workers are treated fairly. Because all these labor unions are, are businesses now. They used to be noble, but not any more. Personally, I dislike how liberals believe that conservatives in the media are the only biased people and outnumber the liberals in terms of how much bias they spit out. The fact of the matter is, Hannity is far from being as biased as MSNBC. Perhaps FNC just gets many more people watching it, not surprising as the majority of the country is conservative on many/most issues, whether they want to admit it or not. In terms of the miniorities, yes we do need to reach out to them. But the only reason Democrats, or at least the ones on Capital Hill, is to gain more voters.
Not in the south! Unless you live in New York or California, the GOP is here to stay. Theres more to America than New York and California. Get out of those big cities and see the real America. A larger proportion of the younger generation is pro life and pro gun compared to everyone else. Republicans are strong in those areas.
The Republicans have to figure out how to win again, like how to reach out to minorities like Women, Youth, etc. They are doing well in the south but they need to do more good in the north and without the Republicans the Democratic Party will also die and fail.
The GOP won't die -as long as they join the 21st century. Eventually the GOP will have to accept the fact that gay marriage and abortion are here to stay, they're not going anywhere (but neither is the second amendment). They may even become even more popular with other social/domestic issues, such as border security, terrorism, and smaller government. As time goes on, and people learn to accept each other, the rupublicans will start to change their stance on gay marriage and abortion, THE SAME WAY DEMOCRATS ABANDONED THEIR SUPPORT FOR SLAERY AND SEGREGATION
In terms of economy, look, capitalism will never be seperated from America. It's just part of our culture. No matter what the concensus is on social issues, there will always be a VERY LARGE percentage of people who support the republican's way of handling the economy.
If you want evidence, just look at the libertarian party. They are completely freee market, laissez faire, and they are surging in support. Don't be surprised if they become a major player in the elections to come.
The GOP isn't dead, they just need a facelift.
GOP doesn't appeal to women, latinos, minorities, and most important young people. It was funny how fox news reacted to Obamas re-election. In my opinion if they don't win in 2016 its all over for them. THey'll have to change ideas to fit Americas new ideas and so on l.
How easy Americans forget what is going on. The 2014 midterms success was due to Republicans showing their disgust with politics as usual from the incompetent power hungry congress! The party as a chance to survive but it probably won't in the future because they attack the very people who support and hope for the a change in the Republican party and to conservative held policies. And as a side note its amazing how 50% or more Americans now give Obama a better job rating because of the low gas prices. Obama has nothing to do with gas prices and that's how ignorant Americans are about the facts of anything at least that 50% of them. We won't survive as a nation if that 50% of stupids don't get their heads out of the sand!!
Well in certain areas it is definitely dying out, in the more liberal areas at least. But there are still plenty of conservative teenagers and young adults in areas like the south and other rural areas like where I live. Plus even if it isn't major party anymore, it'll probably still exist as a 3rd party.
The GOP is far, far away from dying. All one needs to do is look at the numbers to see the opposite is exactly true. The GOP is thriving more than it has since the early 1990's. In 5 years since Obama was elected the Republicans have gained 3 Senate seats, 58 House seats, 9 governorships, and 7 state legislatures, in all they have gained 680 members of State Chambers. The 2012 election the status quo was maintained in the Senate, the House, and the White House. Looking at this data we can see that, although Americans like President Obama, they are not fond of Democrats. The opposite posited in the question is true, especially in light of the ACA fiasco, people are tired of the negative tone and divisive politics the Democrats bring to the table. In light of all this evidence it is impossible to say that the GOP is dying.
The Republicans will suffer a change. Hispanics are coming in and having the most children. Most are willing to learn English and most are willing to work hard, and some are insulted by being offered welfare. Most are poor and have little education, which the media assumes means Democrat, but Hispanics are not culturally liberal. Hispanics are usually catholic and lean to catholic values. Most are pro-life, and are tradition in Hispanic nation has the woman's place at the home, which many are. When asked about social issues, many Hispanics are conservative, and are moderate on economic issues. The Republicans could ,if they tried, switch the Hispanic vote. But Donald Trump won because white moderates switched this time. Abeam pushed an agenda a little too far to the left and many did not trust Clinton. Moderates grew angry and turned too Trump because he was saying "ECONOMIC" statements everyone thought. Trump did not win because of his build a wall speech. He won because he wants to build back blue collar jobs. If he was to succeed, Hispanics will fill the gap between whites mostly in white collar jobs, and the growth in blue collar. If the Republicans begin to accept Hispanics, get rid of the illegals, and open up the opportunity to Hispanics, the Republicans could see votes and power like they did in the late 1800's early 1900's and 1920's and 80's. What the true question should be is "Can the Democrats remain so liberal in an increasingly growing conservative population?"
The Republicans will last. The official party may split up, like the Whigs once did but conservatives will never die. The Republicans will have to change, as younger people take over the party, and with younger people small changes are made. Hispanics however are deeply religious, and if accepted will join the Republican Party. The Republican base is dying, and old ideas die with that generation, and by 2065 whites will no longer be 70% of the population. But Hispanics lean very much right, most are pro-life, anti gay rights, and not supporting of a rise in the welfare system. Hispanics culturally are hard working and religious. The next few elections will change the Republicans, and they will have a minor split, but by 2032, we could see Hispanics and whites ruling the GOP and the Democrats dying.


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Dalmatius of Constantinople
Saint Dalmatius (died AD 440) was archimandrite of the Dalmatian Monastery in Constantinople. He also held the title Archimandrite of the Monasteries, making him the city's chief monk.[1]
Like most of the city's monks, he was an opponent of the Nestorian heresy, and he played an important role in the downfall of Nestorius. Following Cyril of Alexandria's instructions, Dalmatius led an army of monks to the palace of Theodosius II, and shouted abuse against him, because he had sided with the Nestorians and annulled the First Council of Ephesus.[2] Because this was the first time Dalmatius had left his monastery in 48 years, the emperor was astonished to see the holy man abroad and granted his request to hear Cyril's case, which led ultimately to Cyril's vindication.[3]
The feast day of St Dalmatius is August 3.
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- ^ Daniel Caner, Wandering, Begging Monks:Spiritual Authority and the Promotion of Monasticism in Late Antiquity, (Berkeley: University of California Press, 2002), 212-23.
- ^ Edward Gibbon, Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 47
- ^ Caner, 219-20.
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Four years ago, Ji-ae Chae commuted to her job on the Seoul subway. She spent her days cutting, dyeing, and drying hair at a salon. It was an arduous life: she had trouble finding time to care for her children, she was constantly sick, and interacting with indifferent strangers every day left her drained.
Now, like her mother before her, Chae, 33, spends her working days diving into the Korean Strait without an oxygen tank to gather red sea cucumber, urchins, and abalone from the ocean floor.
Chae is a haenyeo, a traditional profession on her home island of Jeju, South Korea. For centuries, these female divers have eked out a living by plunging into the sea to gather its edible treasures and sell them. In the 1960s, at their apex, there were 23,000 haenyeo women on Jeju, according to the island's Haenyeo Museum. But now, only 4,300 haenyeo remain; many experts believe this generation will be the last, as young people flee to cities and pollution destroys the haenyeo's place of work: the fragile aquatic ecosystem of the Strait. As of last year, Jeju was home to only 67 haenyeo under the age of 50.
But as the haenyeo's numbers have dwindled, interest in them has grown. The aforementioned Haenyeo Museum opened in 2006; in 2015, the Jeju government spent the equivalent of $6.5 million USD on preservation measures for the haenyeo, such as subsidizing the cost of their wetsuits and helping pay for their accident and medical insurance; and in 2016, UNESCO awarded the divers a Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation.
Ji-ae Chae outfitted for her day of diving. Haenyeo dive with wetsuits, face masks, flippers, and nets attached to bright orange floats. They don't use oxygen tanks. All photos by Eric Hevesy
No one's quite sure when Jeju's inhabitants first started harvesting shellfish from the ocean floor. Archaeologists have found evidence of shellfish-gathering from as far back as 300 B.C.E., while the first historical mention of divers appeared in a court document from 1460. These early haenyeo contributed to a shell trading network with China and Japan. Then, at some point in the 1600s, women started taking over the diving work. This could be because foreign wars drained Jeju's men away from the island; it could be because women's earnings were exempt from the onerous taxes imposed by the Korean king in this era. No one knows for sure. But for whatever reason, the haenyeo became exclusively female, a tradition that's endured until today.
Experts say that today's increased interest in the haenyeo stems from the fact that haenyeo is not merely a profession, but a way of life that may soon be lost.
"Over the past 15 years or so, the respect for the haenyeo has risen," says Brenda Paik Sunoo, a Jeju resident and author of the book Moon Tides: Jeju Island Grannies of the Sea. "The [haenyeo's] legacy is not just economic. It's social, it's cultural."
Chae's reasons for becoming a haenyeo are certainly a vibrant illustration of haenyeo as a culture, not just a profession. Chae returned to the island because she suspected working beneath the ocean would afford her more freedom, social support, purpose, and work-life balance than laboring in a modern city. Despite the trials and challenges she's faced, she feels now that she was right.


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In 2004, more than 40 Service Providers and other homeless advocate organizations banded together to create the Homeless Network of Yakima with the intention to end homelessness in Yakima County. While the Homeless Network of Yakima County operated under Yakima County, an ambitious 10-year plan to increase affordable housing and services known to be critical for successfully transitioning people out of homelessness was created in 2005.
On July 1, 2015, after being under Yakima County for 10 years, the Yakima County Commissioners decided to move the homeless program to Yakima Valley Conference of Governments because of the close working relationship it has with its member cities throughout the entire County. Today, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments' Homeless Planning and Policy Council is formally recognized as a Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Committee by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The CoC is designed to promote community-wide planning and strategic use of federal, state and local resources to address homelessness; improve coordination and integration with mainstream resources and programs targeted to people experiencing homelessness; improve data collection and performance measurement; and allow the local community to tailor its programs to the particular strengths and challenges in assisting homeless individuals and families.
Working together, both YVCOG and the HPPC, seek the assistance of the community including city officials, faith based organizations, businesses, schools, law enforcement, landlords and various other providers that can contribute to this very important goal of reducing homeless in Yakima County so that it is BRIEF AND RARE.


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Published: Saturday 22nd November 2014 by The News Editor
A memorial service will take place today for British aid worker Alan Henning, who was murdered by Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria.
Mr Henning's family and friends will gather for a private service at Eccles Parish Church in Eccles, Greater Manchester, after which they will unveil a memorial stone in his honour.
The 47-year-old taxi driver was captured in December while delivering food and supplies to Syrian refugees.
A video showing his beheading by IS fighters was released on the internet on October 3 just weeks after footage emerged showing the murder of fellow British aid worker David Haines.
Ahead of today's service, Mr Henning's widow Barbara said the family had been devastated by the "senseless act of barbarity" and that his children, Lucy and Adam, may never come to comprehend the death of their "loving, funny and amazing dad".
She said: "Alan was a peaceful, selfless man who left his family in the UK at Christmas 2013 to drive in a convoy all the way to Syria with his Muslim colleagues and friends to help those most in need. We, as a family, are extremely proud of him.
"Lucy and Adam understood why he had to go, he had explained to them how he had seen children with nothing, living in tents and queuing for food and water, and how much harder it was for them in the middle of winter.
"Some of these children had lost their entire families, killed by their own country's leadership.
"On behalf of the entire family, I want to thank everyone who campaigned for Alan's release, who held vigils to pray for his safe return and who condemned those who took him.
"Your efforts were a great support to us and we take comfort in knowing how many people stood beside us in hoping for the best."
Mrs Henning also condemned his killers for using the banner of religion as an excuse to carry out their despicable crimes.
She said: "These people are hiding behind a peaceful religion to carry out their crimes against humanity.
"We know this because we have seen the outcry from Muslims across the globe, condemning their behaviour.
"I only hope that we can bring these people to justice or that they receive the justice they deserve in the next life. No god would ever condone the killing of innocent people."
Mr Henning's murder is thought to have been at the hands of "Jihadi John", an IS fighter who speaks with a London accent and who is apparently responsible for four other hostage killings – that of Mr Haines, US journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and, in footage released at the weekend, US aid worker Peter Kassig.
A previous memorial ceremony to Mr Henning was held last month at the British Muslim Heritage Centre in Manchester and was attended by faith and political leaders. Funds set up in his memory have raised more than £30,000.
Prime Minister David Cameron has also said he will consider recognising Mr Henning with a national honour following a request from his local MP, Labour's Barbara Keeley.
Last month Mrs Henning and her children travelled to Scotland to join the family of Mr Haines for his memorial service.
At the time, she said the two families had been through "the same torment" and in a joint letter published in the Guardian newspaper they called on people to come together to defeat the terrorists.
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Mr. Brown brought me a fantabulous present last night! Simply Scored, the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, & the new Borders Scoring Plate! I, of course, being the dedicated stamper I am, decided I MUST use them NOW! ;)
First up, is Wally the Whale (yes, I've named him, haven't you?!?) spreading some joy! I used the Borders Scoring Plate and created some waves on the bottom of the cardstock. On my first try, I created 6 waves and thought that was just a bit too much. So I set that aside and decided on 4 instead. I fussy cut some clouds out of a panel embossed with Cloudy Day. The dotted clouds make it super easy to cut out a few to place on your card.
Next up is this Kiss card! I used the stitching portion of the Borders Scoring Plate and alternated with straight lines. If I had reversed my order, this could also be a road for the I Dig You stamp set! I kept this pretty CAS with some Fashionable Hearts and dotted tags.
What have you created lately using Simply Scored?!?! Join me on my Facebook page & post your a link to your latest creation. I'll draw a name for a prize! Deadline is Sunday, March 3.
Stay tuned for Tuesday, March 5 - I'll have a big announcement for you! I'm so excited!!! :)
Have a fab weekend!
Julz :)
Oh Whale Card: Supplies: All Stampin' Up!
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper
Stamps: Oh Whale!, Petite Pairs
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Simply Scored, Borders Scoring Plate, Big Shot, Cloudy Day, Happy Whale Clearlit, Fashionable Hearts, Rhinestones
Sending a Kiss card Supplies: All Stampin' Up!
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Brights DSP
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Petite Pairs
Accessories: Simply Scored, Borders Scoring Plate, Big Shot, Fashionable Hearts, Rhinestones


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It's official! I have been chosen as the first illustrator for this year's Service Brewing seasonal beers. This works out nicely because 1) I illustrate conceptually 2) beer bottles need nifty labels and 3) i'm a former service member. This dovetails with the brew team's mission statement. The best part is that Service Brewing's marketing and creative director, Meredith Sutton, supports good creative and good creatives!
If you haven't visited the amazing facility at Indian Street, here is their tour & tasting schedule.


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November 2012 Issue
Get Cookin with Heart-Healthy Fats
When you're pushing your shopping cart down the supermarket aisle, how do you know which cooking fat to select for heart health? Your choices are endless, from bottles of green olive oil and golden corn oil, to tubs of margarine and sticks of butter. However, some fats are clearly much better for your heart than others.
Fats 101. Dietary fats are a class of nutrients that include specific fatty acids, such as polyunsaturated fat (PUFA), monounsaturated fat (MUFA), saturated fat (SF) and trans fat (TF). Though fat is a very concentrated source of energy—with 9 calories per gram (g), compared to carbohydrates and protein at 4 calories per g—research now indicates that it's not how much fat you eat that's important for heart health—it's what type. PUFAs and MUFAs have been linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, because they can decrease your cholesterol levels. On the contrary, SFs are associated with increased total and "bad" LDL cholesterol and a greater risk of heart disease. Artificially manufactured TF is a fat with no redeeming value; it's been linked with higher LDL and total cholesterol levels and heart disease risk.
In the bottle. How do these numbers translate to your favorite fat for cooking? Turn to a liquid vegetable oil with high MUFA content, suggests Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.N., author of "Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease." She explains, "The number one fat in the kitchen is MUFA: extra virgin olive oil in cooking, slathered on veggies and dressing on salads. MUFAs raise the 'good' HDL cholesterol and lower the 'bad' LDL cholesterol. They stabilize the LDL particles, shielding them from free radical attack, hence preventing oxidation—the initial step in the atherosclerotic process. Extra virgin olive oil is the only oil, because it's a fruit oil and not a seed oil, that is packed with disease-fighting polyphenols—another bonus of making it your main fat."
Whole plant fats in the kitchen. Don't forget to turn to nature's original healthy fats—whole plant foods. Nut and seed butters and avocados are particularly rich in MUFAs and PUFAs. Try stirring nut or seed butters, such as peanut butter or tahini (sesame seed paste) into a stir-fry, sauce, vinaigrette or dip. Mix mashed avocado or nut butter into baked goods.
A fat for all culinary needs. When you don't want the 'olive' taste of olive oil to flavor your foods, you can try other high-MUFA fats on our list, such as canola oil, which offers a very neutral flavor and is great in baking breads, muffins, bars and pancakes. Peanut oil can introduce a nice fat profile into your diet, as well as a mild, peanut flavor which accents Asian dishes. Try to limit solid fats, such as butter and oleo or stick margarine; butter is high in SF and some stick margarines contain TF. When a firm fat is required for baking, such as in cookies, try soft tub margarine, which contains a better fat profile. Just check to see if partially hydrogenated vegetable oil—code for TF—is listed in the ingredient list. Manufacturers can list TF as "0" on the label, even if it has less than .5 g per serving.
While the type of fat may be the most important factor for heart health, moderation with fats goes a long way. At 120 calories per tablespoon, even olive oil can weigh you down if you glug on too much—and weight gain is not a friend to your heart.
—Sharon Palmer, R.D.


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Reis-Nichols Jewelers & Kaplan University Present:
Indypendence Day Street Fest 2013 - Concert for Cancer
Puddle Of Mudd, Hoobastank, Sick Puppies, Lit, Alien Ant Farm, Trapt
Georgia Street
10 W Georgia Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
2:00 PM (event ends at 11:00 PM)
This event is all ages
Indypendence Day Street Fest 2013 - Concert for Cancer
The inaugural INDYpendence Street Fest Concert for Cancer is a 4 of July Celebration and Fundraiser taking place on Georgia Street. The event is benefitting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and the St. Francis Patient Assistance Fund.
The event is the brain child of Scott Lintner who was diagnosed with Leukemia on 6/30/1999. The two events that change his life the most was that day and the days his beautiful daughters were born. Scott was not supposed to ever make it to 50.
Through a lot of personal stubbornness, medical miracles, faith and a whole lot of help from friends and family, Scott saw the age of 50 in June 2012. He always said that if he made it, he would have a huge party for everyone that has helped him and all those affected by Cancer. INDYpendence Street Fest is Scott's dream becoming a reality.
After four albums, platinum-plus sales, sold-out crowds and more than a dozen radio hits, Puddle of Mudd has cemented its reputation and its repertoire in the rock 'n' roll world. It's the proverbial force to be reckoned with, possessing the kind of track record that most bands would be proud to have had over an entire career. Think songs like "Blurry," "Drift & Die," "She Hates Me," "Away From Me" and "Psycho" for starters.
Rest assured it's been a good time, but now Puddle of Mudd wants to have some fun.
RE:(DISC)OVERED is an entirely different kind of endeavor for the group, which has been churning out its own material since their debut album Come Clean was released in 2001. This time the Mudd men have put down their pens in favor of recording 11 classic rock tracks by artists such as: The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Steve Miller Band, AC/DC, Elton John and many others. Some are perfectly in character; others are surprising, but ultimately RE:(DISC)OVERED is Puddle of Mudd getting to both show and explore some different sides of its musical makeup.
"When we were on the road last time we were playing (AC/DC's) 'TNT', (Miller's) 'The Joker', 'War Pigs' by Black Sabbath and 'Summer Lovin'' from the Grease soundtrack -- just kind of bouncing around, doing covers," Scantlin says. "We never put any cover songs on our records before, so it just seemed like something fun to do. Plus they're all hit songs, all timeless songs. Who wouldn't want to make a record like that?"
Guitarist Paul Phillips adds that, "I think we needed something like this because it was a no pressure situation. We just wanted to do something for fun in the studio. We had a great time, and I think it was the right thing to do."
But don't think that the project was, as Scantlin would say, "easy peasy."
"It was challenging to sing these songs by these really legendary singers," he recalls. "Not only were these great songs and great performances, but they were all in their 20s when they wrote this stuff and recorded it. I really had to buckle down and push myself to get 'em right."
Song selection was the first order of business as Puddle of Mudd set out to make RE:(DISC)OVERED. The "committee," which included Scantlin, Phillips, Producer Bill Appleberry (Stone Temple Pilots), and band manager Danny Wimmer, initially threw around ideas and came up with a list of about 30 possibilities. That was whittled down to the batch the band decided to record, hitting Stone Temple Pilots drummer Eric Kretz's Bomb Shelter studio in Los Angeles during January and February. The band utilized a few additional side musicians, including up-and-coming singer BC Jean, whose vocals grace the track "Stop Dragging My Heart around", originally recorded by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty.
"There's a reason that every song was chosen to be on the album," Phillips explains. "They were all songs and bands that we have been fans of forever. When choosing these songs, we really looked for ones that were both inspiring and challenging. We chose some that may be unexpected just so we could push the Puddle envelope a bit. We really wanted to stretch our legs on this one. It gave us a chance to try some things that we have never really done on our records." At the same time, the guitarist adds, Puddle of Mudd was not out to reinvent these tried-and-true favorites.
"We wanted to pay tribute to these songs rather than bastardizing them like a lot of people do when they do covers," Phillips says. "We really tried to keep them true to what they were. They are great songs already, so who am I to go in and change a Rolling Stones song? They're not slavish copies; these songs do have a Puddle of Mudd flavor to them, but we didn't go in and change parts just to make it sound more like us."
Scantlin confirms that "every single song on this record hits home with me," even those from particularly unexpected sources. Neil Young's "Old Man," for instance, carries the message that "everybody kind of ends up becoming their father one way or another." Meanwhile, Elton John's "Rocket Man" is a beautiful metaphor for life on the road.
"Rocket Man is like your girl's packing your bags and you're going on tour and 'I'll see you in about three months. I miss my family and I miss everybody, but you've got to go out there and do this musician thing," Scantlin notes. "So that hit home with me." And as far as Bad Company's "Shooting Star" is concerned, Scantlin says that, "It's directly related to my entire life, except for the very end, because I'm still alive."
Phillips was most surprised to be recording Led Zeppelin's "D'yer M'ker," "just because the reggae feel is not what we do." Nevertheless, he has a very personal attachment to the tune. "Growing up there was a guy down the street who was a little older and he used to drive me to school every day," the guitarist recalls. "He had this convertible VW Bug, and I swear he used to play that song every single day in his car, and I hated it because I was such a metal head. Growing up I was all about Metallica and whatnot, and I was like, 'This is the worst thing I've ever heard!' As time went on, I grew to appreciate classic rock, and Zeppelin has become one of my all time faves." Phillips says the solo on Free's "All Right Now" was his "arch nemesis." "The whole time that gave me problems," he says, "but luckily on the day of recording I managed to pull it off.
Billy Squier's "Everybody Wants You" was the most surprising track for Scantlin. "I never expected to see this one on the list, but it's really hooky and groovy. "As long as it's fun or feels good, I'm in."
Selections like that were key to Puddle of Mudd's mission in making RE:(DISC)OVERED. "People hear Puddle's gonna do a covers album and they think it'll be Nirvana and the Ramones and Metallica and stuff like that," Phillips says. "We wanted to stretch our legs, and it was a very challenging thing to have songs that have piano and these big crazy arrangements. I mean, doing an Elton John song with piano and backup singers is not the easiest of tasks. It's quite difficult, and that's exactly what we wanted."
Puddle of Mudd plans to give RE:(DISC)OVERED its due on the road, with a full set of its songs followed by an intermission and then "every Puddle of Mudd hit we've every released," according to Scantlin. There will be plenty of touring, he and Phillips promise, but they're also already writing new material and are excited to get back into the studio to apply some of the musical lessons they learned while making RE:(DISC)OVERED. "I think this kind of opens us up," Phillips says. "I think it brought everybody's playing up and created a platform for us to experiment a bit more and try some different things on the next record. The next record is a real important record for us and we really want to try to take it to the next level and surprise people, so I think (RE:(DISC)OVERED) is a great springboard for that to happen."
Scantlin adds that, "The whole process just inspired everyone. It brought us all back to our roots. I think it's going to have a big effect on the next original recording in a really good way."
Hoobastank is an American rock band, best known for their hits "Crawling in the Dark", "Running Away", and "The Reason". They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They are signed to Island Records and have released four albums and one extended play to date. Their fourth and most recent studio album, For(N)ever, was released in January 2009. They have sold 10 million albums worldwide.
Sick Puppies don't do things halfway, they see the glass as not just half-full, but
brimming over with the kind of solid-rock anthems that'll remind even the most cynical
that absolutely anything is possible.
When the Australian band decided to break through in the U.S., founding
members, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Shimon Moore and his high school classmate,
bassist Emma Anzai, simply picked up and moved lock, stock and guitar to L.A.,
advertised for a drummer on Craig's List, and were soon joined by Orange County
native Mark Goodwin.
The band's acclaimed sophomore release, Tri-Polar, has sold more
than 300,000 copies to date and includes four top 10 Rock tracks "Maybe", "Odd One",
"You're Going Down", and their latest "Riptide" which has steered the way to
appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Lopez Tonight.
To this date Sick Puppies have shared stages with the likes of Nickelback,
Seether, Shindeown, Breaking Benjamin, Evanescence, Deftones, Velvet Revolver, and
many more. Together they've created a sound that reflects the past whirlwind years
spent in the rock and roll fast lane, on the grueling tour grind, honing their chops until
they are a finely tuned powerhouse ready to let loose with the anger, frustration and
Lit have just released their fifth studio album, The View From The Bottom on Megaforce Records, so it's natural to ask yourself, "Where has the band been?" But the answer to that question is particularly complicated, rife with stories and situations of triumph over tribulation. The answer is all in the new record's title.
No, it has nothing to do with Lit having slid off the face of the earth (and the charts) over the past eight or so years. In fact, through a number of heartbreaking challenges, the Fullerton, CA rock band, comprised of bros, singer A. Jay Popoff, guitarist/singer Jeremy Popoff, and lifelong friends, bassist/singer Kevin Baldes and drummer Allen Shellenberger, would remain active. Even vital.
As if it needs to be said, the group, had seen significant success with their second album A Place in the Sun (1999) which spawned 3 uber hit singles: "Miserable," which went to #3 on the Modern Rock Tracks, and whose video featured the flaxen voluptitude of Pamela Anderson; "Zip-Lock," and "My Own Worst Enemy" (which held the number one position on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for three months, and received a Billboard Music Award for the biggest modern rock song of 1999). The song has actually sold over 650,000 downloads to date, which is no small feat considering that it was released before the advent of that technology.
Most of Lit's salad days were spent on the road. They rocked Woodstock 1999 and supported the Offspring, No Doubt and Garbage, spanning the globe and clocking in close to 500 shows between 1999 and 2000 (They were also seen all over television on MTV Spring Break, Cribs, TRL, Leno, Conan and more). And riding on its heels, A Place In The Sun's 2001 follow-up Atomic boasted yet another Top Ten single for the band, "Lipstick And Bruises," and a support tour with Kid Rock.
After a very short breather, Lit would again, hit the road in 2003, this time, with a more intimate club tour to support the release of their fourth, self-titled LP, released in 2004, post a bold move to an indie label. A long-form live performance DVD release, All Access would follow later that year, and concurrently, Jeremy would give the band's hometown of Fullerton, CA a new watering hole, the Slidebar, which fast became a top Orange County hang.
Then, in a tragic turnabout of fortune, A. Jay and Jeremy's stepfather was killed and their mother seriously injured when they were involved in a motorcycle accident with a drunk driver on the Ortega Highway near their home in Lake Elsinore. The tragedy would make it extremely difficult for the band to weather the work but despite it all, they would continue to write and play shows. In July of 2008, the band had been called to support Kiss on a European tour but just days before the first date, misfortune befell the group again when Shellenberger was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Just over a year later, the illness would take his life.
Spirits left in ruins, still A. Jay, Jeremy and Kevin found the wherewithal to make the music. Initially, the group still felt unable to pen songs for a new disc. Slowly, without forcing it, the group began writing. "It took those traumatic things to slowly start pulling us back together as a unit," says A. Jay.
With the help of a new drummer/old friend, in fact Shellenberger's drum tech, Nathan Walker and guitarist/keyboardist Ryan Gillmor, Lit suddenly found themselves with a pile of new material. The inspiration had struck and during various writing sessions throughout 2010 and 2011 The group began to construct their first new tracks in many years. "We're ready as a band to get out there again," A. Jay says. "We have the right guys now and our band is more focused than it's ever been, maybe because we've learned so much in the process."
The group headed into the studio in late 2011 with Butch Walker, who had recently helmed records by Panic! At The Disco, Avril Lavigne and Weezer, (along writing credits on countless hits), armed with a selection of these new songs and, for the first time ever, demos. Whereas in the past Lit had written just enough tracks for an album, on this album the band was prepared with way more tracks than appear on The View From The Bottom. The majority of the disc was tracked live on two-inch tape in order to capture a "very organic and real" feeling in the recordings. The process felt natural, like the time to make a follow-up to Lit was finally the right time.
"We were thrilled and excited to be able to finally make a record with Butch," Jeremy says of the recording process. "It was such a blast. It was a very fast, organic process- completely drama free. It was all about fun and making the best music we could make. Just really enjoying the process, which we now have the luxury of doing. It was just the way it should be making a record."
The resulting album is impassioned and alive, a collection of solidly catchy rock songs that reverberate with inspiration.
Mixed by Joe Zook (Katy Perry, The Hives, One Republic, Pink) The View From The Bottom tangibly tells the story of Lit's in between days. The tracks, which veer from upbeat rocker to pensive ballad, narrate the story of the musicians' experiences over the past ten years, encompassing both their individual and collective histories. Allen's death is threaded throughout the album, coloring the songwriting on tracks like "The Wall," a number based around a photograph of the band taken at his last show. "The picture's in my living room," Jeremy notes. "We took the picture off the wall and took it into the yard when we were writing and the lyric is 'There's more behind that picture than the wall.' It represents an important growth as songwriters. I'm really proud of that one."
Other standout tracks include, "The Broken" and most poignantly, "Here's To Us," but the new record is not without its lighter, Big Rock Moments- reference the absolutely monolithic kick-starter, "C'mon" and the equally tremendous "You Tonight," co-written by Marti Frederiksen whose collabs include Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger, and Carrie Underwood among others, not to mention the glam stomper, "Same Shit, Different Drink," (co-written with Walker).
Ultimately, The View From the Bottom is inherently a Lit album, driven by propulsive tracks intended to make the listener let go and have a good time. It reflects two sides of the same spectrum, offering a balanced, diverse listening experience that finds cohesiveness in both its tone and songwriting prowess.
"Part of us wanted to touch on the stuff that we'd been through and there was another part of us that just wanted to get back to the idea of having fun and being excited to play live," Jeremy says of that dichotomy. "I think there was also an element of wanting to make music we felt like was missing from the radio right now. Which is exactly how we felt 12 years ago when we were writing A Place In the Sun."
Now, Lit has succeeded in re-exciting their longtime fans and have even won over new ones with some extensive touring since the release of View From The Bottom, including a triumphant stint on the Summerland tour this past summer as well their fall run with Buckcherry and Saving Abel.
And for more information about Lit, please visit: http://www.litband.com
The SoCal alt-metal foursome Alien Ant Farm formed in 1996 with the raging singer/songwriter Dryden Mitchell, guitarist Terry Corso, bassist Tye Zamora, and drummer Mike Cosgrove. All were bored with their day jobs and sought something else to break them from corporate norms. Music allowed them to freely express themselves, and a friendship was born. They independently released their quirky debut, Greatest Hits, toward the end of the '90s and soon enough noise surrounded the band. It won the award for Best Independent Album at the 1999 L.A. Music Awards and Alien Ant Farm found themselves striking a deal with Papa Roach's New Noize, which is partners with DreamWorks.
Two years later they made their major-label introduction with ANThology, issued in March 2001. Debut single "Smooth Criminal" was a funky metal mix of Michael Jackson's original song, and pop kids of the TRL generation loved it. The song hit number one on the modern rock charts, and the album eventually went platinum. A year later, between tours of Europe, the band was back in the studio recording new music. Their new song "Bug Bites" was featured in the Tobey Maguire flick Spiderman in May 2002. But while traveling in Spain to a gig in Portugal that same month, the band's bus collided with a truck, killing their driver, Christopher Holland. The band and crew members suffered various injuries as well, most seriously Mitchell, who fractured his C2 vertebra. Thankfully, he came out of surgery able to walk, though suffered some nerve damage and a slight loss of motion.
Committed to getting back to work and pushing the incident aside, Alien Ant Farm hit the studio to record their follow-up record. truANT was issued in May 2003, right as Dreamworks was dissolving as a label. As a result, the album barely made a splash on the U.S. charts, though the single "These Days" managed to crack the Top 30. Guitarist Corso subsequently exited the group and was replaced by Joe Hill. Zamora next left for college after recording of the band's fourth effort wrapped. Up in the Attic appeared in July 2006 on New Door Records, as hardcore vet Alex Barreto (Chain of Strength, Inside Out) entered on bass. Alien Ant Farm simultaneously released the DVD BUSted, which included music videos, live footage, and a candid documentary. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
Trapt is an alternative band from Los Gatos, California. The band formed in 1995, after meeting in high school, with members: Chris Taylor Brown (vocalist), Simon Ormandy (guitarist), Peter Charrell (bassist) and David Stege (drummer) and recorded the albums 'Amalgamation' and 'Glimpse' to sell at local shows. After several rehearsal absences and negative feedback the band decided to let David go. While attempting to find a suitable replacement, the band signed to Warner Bros. Records and began recording their debut self-titled album. The band enlisted Robin Diaz, to perform drums on the record, and in turn Robin, helped the band find their permanent drummer, Aaron Montgomery.
On November 22nd, 2002, the band released Trapt, along with the single "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became a fantastic hit, reaching #1 on alternative charts and #16 on pop. Follow-up singles "Still Frame" and "Echo" (with a video featuring Michelle Trachtenberg) did respectably, although they never reached the heights of "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became the official theme song of WWE Bad Blood for June 2003. Trapt eventually hit platinum. After more than one year an EP followed on March 30th, 2004, that included a new song called "Promise" along with live versions of "Made Of Glass" and "Echo".
On September 13th, 2005, the band released their sophomore album "Someone In Control" along with the single "Stand Up". "Stand Up" failed to do as well as any of their previous singles, although it still made an excellent run on active rock stations. "Waiting" and "Disconnected (Out Of Touch)", were also released as singles, and have yet to repeat the success of any of Trapt's self-titled radio hits. The band spent the first half of 2006 co-headlining with Shinedown as part of the Equinox Tour.
A live album was released in September, 2007, containing live tracks from both previous albums with new studio tracks "Stay Alive" and "Everything to Lose".
Trapt hit the studio in July 2007 to begin recording their 3rd album, which was released on 5th August 2008 named "Only Through the Pain…".
Trapt announced in late fall/early winter 2009 they were working on a new album for summer or fall release in 2010. On July 20, 2010, Trapt released their first single "Sound Off," for the upcoming album "No Apologies," due out in stores October 12, 2010. Updates, along with an EPK, for the upcoming album is available on their Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (official trapt) accounts.
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USCIS Reaches 2018 H-1B Cap
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the H1-B cap of 65,000 visa petitions for fiscal year 2018. The 20,000-petition cap has also been reached for the advanced degree exemption, which applies to positions that require master's degrees or higher. When the cap is exceeded, the agency uses a computer lottery to select petitions that will be processed this year.
While the general and advanced degree exemption caps have been met, USCIS will continue to accept and process petitions filed to extend the amount of time a current H-1B worker may remain in the country; change the terms of employment for a current H-1B worker; allow current H-1B workers to change employers; and allow current H-1B workers to work concurrently in a second H-1B position.


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First five presidents. Essay examination. Essay prompt. George Washington warned Americans in his farewell address not to get involved in foreign affairs. What international situations faced the first five presidents, and how well did each president follow Washington's advice?.
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Vavricek Makes Recommendations for City Council Vacancies
Grand Island Mayor Jay Vavricek has announced his recommendations to fill the city's two open city council seats.
Kenton Mann was recommended to fill the vacant city council position for Ward 1. Mark Stelk was recommended for the Ward 2 opening.
"Kent Mann and Mark Stelk both are long-time members of the community and their history of contributions, dynamic leadership, and commitment to Grand Island can easily be seen when looking at their chosen career fields and extensive involvement in the community," said Vavricek.
He said the selection process was shared between residents and council members who interviewed applicants and provided feedback. The mayor added that the selection process was open and fair.
The mayor's recommendations will be brought before the city council before approval on Jan. 28. After approval, both men's terms would begin immediately and last until December 2016.
Mann is an associate professor of practice for the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. Before that he served as Grand Island Public School's high school principal. Additionally, Mann has graduated from the Community Police Academy and Leadership Tomorrow, and has served on the Heartland United Way Board of Directors.
Stelk owns and manages General Collection in downtown Grand Island and is currently on the board of directors for the Downtown Business Improvement District, Sunrise Rotary and the Goodwill Foundation.
He has also previously served on the boards of the Heartland United Way and Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce.
Vavricek said, "Kent and Mark have an understanding of the ever-changing needs of our community and will no doubt help lead Grand Island to an even bigger and better place than it is today."


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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A former U.S. Border Patrol agent who pleaded guilty to charges that the he tried to smuggle cocaine in Arizona has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison.
Juan Pimentel of Rio Rico was sentenced on Friday after pleading guilty to attempted possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and receiving a bribe by a public official.
Pimentel was arrested in November 2015 near Tucson for smuggling what he believed was 110 pounds of cocaine. Court records show Pimentel was actually carrying a white powder.
Court records also show that in February 2015 Pimentel received a cash payment for providing the results of a license plate query taken from a database only used by law enforcement.
Pimentel was an agent in Arizona since October 2001 but resigned shortly after his arrest.
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Definitions, Policies, & Laws
Hazing is prohibited by the Cornell Campus Code of Conduct, the Fraternity and Sorority Rights and Responsibilities, and New York State Law. Groups that engage in hazing may also be subject to consequences imposed by sponsoring departments (e.g., Department of Athletics and Physical Education). Below are the definitions of hazing from the Cornell Campus Code of Conduct and New York State law, as well as the consequences for violations of these provisions.
According to the Cornell University Campus Code of Conduct (Article II.A.1.f)
"To haze another person, regardless of the person's consent to participate. Hazing means an act that, as an explicit or implicit condition for initiation to, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in a group or organization, (1) could be seen by a reasonable person as endangering the physical health of an individual or as causing mental distress to an individual through, for example, humiliating, intimidating, or demeaning treatment, (2) destroys or removes public or private property, (3) involves the consumption of alcohol or drugs, or the consumption of other substances to excess, or (4) violates any University policy."
Individuals found in violation may be subject to the following sanctions:
- Oral warning
- Written reprimand
- Appropriate educational tools (such as reflection papers, counseling, letters of apology, and directed study)
- Sanctions payable in full or in part by community work performed in a manner acceptable to the judicial administrator. Community work
- Probation
- Suspension
The Fraternity and Sorority community utilizes the same definition as the Campus Code of Conduct. When a chapter is found in violation of hazing, the sanctions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Educational Programming: Chapters are required to conduct an anti-hazing program in consultation with Fraternity and Sorority Life staff.
- Withdrawal of Recognition: When a chapter has been found responsible for major hazing incident or a series of incidents, the University may withdraw recognition of the chapter for a specified period of time. Members may be required to vacate the chapter facility.
In concert with or in lieu of university action, the chapter's alumni and/or national/international organization may also impose sanctions. These consequences may include disbanding or recolonizing the chapter. Many national/international organizations adhere to the definition of hazing developed by the Fraternity Insurance Purchasing Group:
"Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution."
According to NY State Penal Law, Chapter 716, Section 1 (effective November 1, 1988):
120.16: Hazing in the first degree
A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of another person's initiation into or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby causes such injury.
Hazing in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.
120.17: Hazing in the second degree
A person is guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course of another person's initiation or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person.
Hazing in the second degree is a violation.
Civil Penalties
In addition to the consequences of violating University policies and state law prohibiting hazing: both individuals and chapters can be sued in civil court for mental or physical harm that results from hazing. Individual group members and their parents, group leaders/advisors, as well as their organization, and national affiliates may be sued. Hazing on college campuses has resulted in numerous successful lawsuits. See the Denver Post article by Dave Curtain.


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I'm in better shape, and I owe that to my training. No, not my fitness training; my decision science training.
Of course, if all I did was think about what, why, and how I want to get fit, I'd still be disgracefully out of shape. But the five decision science-fueled insights that follow helped me make a plan for getting in shape and motivated me to follow through with it.
Purpose. Few things are more important, for any endeavor, than clarity of purpose. (That was the reason for the writing of Vision and Mission statements, back when these were useful business documents.) My engineer mind likes specific objectives and my MBA hindbrain wants guidelines, so I came up with both.
When looking for purpose, my first question is what do I want to achieve? A weight target? A body shape target? A physical prowess target? What, coupled with why, gave me a set of objectives and purposes. For example: what = do muscle-ups for reps; why = because that's what I did at 17 and I want to believe I'm still young.
Measurement. Despite what some analytics apostles believe, key performance indicators did not originate with the web; Peter Drucker put detailed measurement thereof at the center of business in his 1953 book "The Practice of Management." As a previous post illustrates, naïf choice of indicators is rife with pitfalls. For fitness I use indicators like number of reps and weight on bench press, time to run 5 km.
At the gym I noticed an widespread lack of record-keeping. Perhaps other patrons have good memories and remember all their sets, reps, and weights, plus the time and calorie counts of the cardio machines. I prefer to carry a Rite-in-the-rain notebook. (Because if you're not sweating, you're not exercising hard enough.)
Trade-off. Many fitness programs stall because making consistently good choices requires making trade-offs among different objectives, which most people are loath to do. So they make ever-changing choices based on temporarily salient indicators: Bob gets winded walking up a flight of stairs; Bob decides to go on a salads-only diet and run 10 miles every day; Bob diets for a week, runs 2 miles twice; Bob gives up, eats pizza, plays World Of Warcraft.
I invested some time thinking about the trade-offs I would be willing to make. I have several fitness objectives; but, more importantly, I have two lifestyle criteria: I can't be constantly hungry (since this is both associated with diet abandonment and with obsessing about food) and exercise must be like flossing: it takes up little time and has little interference with the rest of my life. I have had good results with HIT/SS in the past, so that's what I'm doing. Some activities require specific practice, which I do as well. For repetitive activities like running, Audible audiobooks help me make good use of the time.
Heterogeneity. One foundation concept in marketing is segmentation, understanding and capitalizing on the differences among customers. Disaggregating data is therefore second-nature for marketers. So, when I read studies about calorie consumption and exercise, I always have a nagging question: how relevant can an average be to my case? This was particularly important when considering diet choices.
The only thing I'll say about diets is that I have one that worked well for me. Many years ago I lost over 80Lbs in 15 months without any exercise and with minor changes to lifestyle. In the 12 years since, a steady diet of Ben and Jerry's and large pizzas as snacks helped me recover those 80Lbs and gain a few supplemental ones. What worked for me was the Montignac diet. (A French food-centric low-carb diet.) That's what I'm doing, since I eat tasty food, don't count calories, and never feel hungry.
Patience. Having researched hyperbolic discounting, I feel vaccinated against short-termism. And that's probably the most important thing in fitness. Like many things in life, fitness training requires perseverance. The problem is that most people are willing to accept a small sacrifice for later gain; just not right now. So, a little cheating on the diet today is traded off against a promise of better behavior tomorrow; skipping a workout against extra effort next week. But the crux of hyperbolic discounting is that when tomorrow comes, the cheating and the skipping again win.
I discussed my thinking with a friend and she was astonished. Not at my fitness improvement, but at the fact that I used the same knowledge I teach, research, and consult on for lifestyle decisions. But, you see, that's what engineers usually do: they don't separate the work from the lifestyle because there's only one reality. And either you trust what you know about it or you have to live a double life.
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TagAJob app is for making visual notes. You could use the app in the following cases. - Before doing the plumbing work, take a picture and make a note ...
TagAJob app is for making visual notes. You could use the app in the following cases. - Before doing the plumbing work, take a picture and make a note of it. - Create a proof of printing work. - Make a note about any incident. - To keep history of repair done. - Keep a note about any kind of proof of job. - Show your boss with proof of work and email too. - You could store all kinds of visual notes like before/after repair works, design work, accidents, incidental activity etc. Features: Capturing a picture using iPhone camera interface. Indexing the picture with tittle, short notes and date. Storing the tags with pictures for history. Emailing the stored tags. Searching on notes and title. How to Capture the Tags : 1. Launch TagAJob app on your iphone. 2. Click on + button. 3. Focus camera on the receipt in the bright light. 4. Click on capture photo. 5. Click on use the photo if u like it or retake. 6. Enter Tittle. 7. Enter short notes and choose a date. 8. Click on Save. 9. You can see the tag is listed on list page. Retrieving a Tag: To retrieve a tag, browse to the tittle, select the list item. The image will be shown on the detail page. You could enlarge the image using iPhone multi-touch interface. To edit the tag information: Select the item from listing and click on Edit. Please correct the respective field and click on Save. Emailing the tag for proof work or backup or history: TagAJob creates automatically the subject and the body for communication.
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Dear Sassie and Sad:
To an extent, I do understand what you are feeling. First,does "loving to get crazy mean you are an alcoholic?" When I was in my teens , I loved to get drunk to get crazy. I loved losing control, and I did. Now I go out and remain in control, but still have a lot of fun. I think that loving that crazy feeling is the manic side of BP, and can be destructive. No one can say if you are an alcoholic from the info you have given, but it does sound as though (like you said) you use alcohol to escape, which is a problem. Your husband is right, booze is one of BP's worst enemies. THAT SAID, I do understand the anger and frustration you are feeling. Many of my friends drink, and it ticks me off that I can't. I don't even want to get loaded, I just want a couple drinks. I have told my friends that I can't drink, and my good friends have supported me and left me alone (there's nothing worse than the person who harasses you constantly to drink!). You are going to feel angry, and that is ok. I find that when I think about how bad i crashed after drinking helps me avoid booze. You need to make a new lifestyle that is alcohol free, which is tricky at first b/c it may change your social activities/social circles-or not.
At any rate, I hope it helps to know that I get it (or most of it anyhow). If you are worried about the "definition" of alcoholic, I would mention it to your pdoc or do some AADAC research on the net, and talk to hubby-he may know you better than you do! :) I know that a few of the people here have also struggled with alcohol, it will be interesting to see what they have to say.
Hang in there Sassie and Sad!


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Weekend Worthy Breakfast Recipes to Make ASAP
- Summer Vegetable Breakfast Tacos with Soft Scrambled Eggs from Healthy Delicious. These look SO delicious and I can't think of a better way to start a Saturday than a plate full of #FreggiePower tacos and a tall Bloody Mary.
- Cinnamon Roll Apple Roses from Sinful Nutrition. This recipe is pure brilliance and a terrific, simple way to show off for overnight guests or to add some EXTRA! to the brunch table. The recipe is easy as can be in terms of preparation, but the visuals are A+ impressive.
Summer Dinner Must-Make Recipes
- BLT Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Ranch from How Sweet It Is. I'm obsessed with the idea of highlighting garden tomato freshness when they get ripe and ready for picking, and this mouthwatering recipe seems like a no brainer to getting that job done. For me, summertime dinners are light but delicious and this recipe delivers on both.
- BBQ Cubano Sliders from Dash of Evans. Our lack of central air at THS HQ means the last thing I want to do on a hot summer day is turn on the oven in order to make dinner. The second to last thing I want to do is spend lots of time in front of the stove. I rely heavily on easy, quick meals that heat-up fast. We're big on quesadillas, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, and hot dogs or bratwursts in the summer months. This recipe is an upgrade from our standard grilled sandwich, using a precooked pork and making 'em mini with the ever adorable slider-style. I love pulled pork, so this recipe is totally screaming my name.
Candy Store Inspired "Must Make ASAP" Recipes
- Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars from Tastes Better from Scratch.
These bars are SO EASY and totally hit that sweet and salty balance right in the bull's-eye. I'm thinking we've got to add some chopped pecans or peanuts to add another flavor layers to mix, too.
- Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices from Mom Loves Baking
These are super fun! Fuji apples slices covered in chocolate, drizzled with caramel and topped with nuts. A serving size version of the summer candy store classic candy apple!
Healthy Lunches to Food Prep for Delicious Weekday #LunchAtMyDesk Meals
- Hawaiian Meatball Bowls from Kim's Cravings. I love that this recipe uses precooked meatballs – an ultimate "keep it simple in the kitchen" shortcut step I've been known to rely on. Our local grocery market sells their own butcher mixed and then deli cooked meatballs which are my favorite way to go when it comes to convenience, but I've been known to stock bags of the frozen meatballs, too. Either would be fantastic in this lunch dish.
- Healthy Homemade Hot Pockets from Holley Grainger. Totally customizable and one of those meals that feels indulgent, but can be filled with nutrition-rich, flavor-packed ingredients. Also love that these are freezer friendly! I want to make a double batch and keep some on hand in the office freezer for weeks I slack on the meal planning.
Recent Discoveries Found #OnMyWalk
- The Village of Scotia has done a great job over the past several years, keeping beautifully and brightly filled giant flower pots spread along Mohawk Ave, adding to the quaint "main street USA" feel of this community I love so much. Recently on a run I spotted what I thought were common kitchen garden herbs in one of pots and during a photo walk with Nick last week we swung by the spot to check it and give it a closer look.
Is the Village behind this veggie and herb pot on the corner of Mohawk and 50 in front of Turf Tavern, or are the owners of the restaurant and catering company behind the edible greenery? Have these garden goods been claimed by someone or will they go to waste as other neighbors question the purpose? Can I make a strategic detour on my walk home from work on pasta night for fresh basil or a ruby red tomato?
- A nice sized, fenced-in, rules posted, Scotia Dog Park, including water access in the utility shed and several park benches, near the historic Flint House and Scotia community gardens. Did I mention I love this village?
Recommended Reading: On Reasons Why I Think We Should All Walk MORE
- The Benefits of Walking – Twins in Trainers.
- The Many Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes a Day – The Washington Post
Does anyone else want to start a 30 minutes a day virtual accountability group? Let me know! I'm down for sharing support – I always do better with my desire to choose healthy habits with a defined challenge and accountability partners.
#DefineMyStyle Challenge Sharing
- Recently I've been in a bit of a style rut. I find myself wearing the same outfits to work, week after week, on rotation. When I'm at home or weekending I'm mostly in workout/comfy gear; I often multitask errands before, after, or during my outdoor fitness actives [walking my errands is my jam!] which makes cozy clothes a no brainer for this lazy lady.
How would I characterize my style both during the work week and at home on the weekends? Easy, lazy, and bored? I'm not sure, exactly, which leads me on this self-defined quest to #DefineMyStyle.
Maybe it's a subconscious influence of Project Runway season 14 [hooray Ashley!] which has been playing in the background while I complete weekend chores, schedule social media, and put together jigsaw puzzles over the past few weekends…or maybe it's my recent realization of my closet full of skirts and dresses… no matter the reason, I'm stoked for a challenge to simply SWITCH IT UP in the clothing department for the next several weeks.
You may see me #DefineMyStyle on twitter and instagram, and I'm planning on using snapchat [username, not surprisingly: thenheathersaid] to share along the way, too.
- I also have bunches of accessories that I adore, but aren't worn regularly because I often rely on my go-to favorites. I want to get the scarves and necklaces that are in the back of the collection more regularly into the rotation, stack the bracelets I rarely wear, and stop forgetting my ears are pierced. Bring on the dose of detail.
Style-Related Pinterest Boards I Discovered and Followed on an Internet Rabbit Hole
- Simple Style from Stacey Danheiser. I found a few pins that will legit help me style items currently hanging in my closet, including one pair of pants I was having trouble finding a balance with before now. The healthy combination of bright and neutrals on this board proves that classic, easy style doesn't need to mean a dull, bland wardrobe.
- Scarf Style from Echo New York. Hundreds of snapshots of real women and some editorials featuring chic scarf placement. This will totally come in handy.


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On Friday I finished my treatment on the day program. I have my formal discharge meeting in a couple of weeks where everyone from my medical team meet to discuss what would be in place to support me in the community. This is followed up with four one to one appointments with my key worker.
Post discharge I know what to expect from my EDU it will be my monthly check in with my outpatient doctor who will weight me and see how I am doing. If my weight stays stable they will wave me away, if weight drops then they will wave me away. I have experience both, my dietitian said she no longer feels I will benefit from appointments. So I am on my own again. I feel like I have come full circle.
This time last year is when I started relapsing it was the beginning of July 2015. I lost all that weight, went into treatment, restored my weight and have finished the program. As a close and dear friend to me who was suffers from this disorder said to me, what a waste and she is entirely right. What a waste a time. Although we both agree that we both needed to relapse. I was stuck in recovery, I was eating the same thing every day to the point where I could ensure my weight stayed exactly the same down to the gram. Except during my menstrual cycle, and during that time I did no weigh myself. For one week every month.
So now what? I am a healthy weight. I am starting to challenge myself again after a period of panic and staying safe. But still I feel that empty loneliness which tears me apart. I feel this horrible impending gloom hanging over me. I feel in limbo, stuck, I have gone full circle and ended up back in a place where I don't want to and can't move forward.
Stuck. The only person stopping me is ME. I know that. I am stuck in this cycle of behaviours and compulsions but I convince myself that it's okay because I am eating now! I can eat a meal and snack without breaking down and crying. I also spend my hours planning what I can eat at the set time. There is nothing intuitive about my eating and I can't remember a time there ever was. I spend hours upon hours cleaning. As my eating is managed I sew saw on the other side of my obsessions, because everything is clean and I just concentrate on what my next task is then I can't think. I can't think about all things which are crushing me inside. I sound so dramatic and I know I am cleaning away my feelings.
I know I need a hobby, I know I need to throw myself into other aspects of my life. I know, I know! I am tired of fighting, I am tired of dealing with it all. So to sound like even more of a pubescent child, I just want to go to sleep and not think about it all.
However I have been binge watching Gilmour Girls on Netflix, I love having a series on the go! I guess life can't be that bad.


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