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Dear GATK team,
when I use the UnifiedGenotyper to call variants in chrX and/or chrY with ploidy=2, does the program call the variants and genotypes in the pseudoautosomal regions PAR1 and PAR2 correctly? More specifically, does the UG acknowledge that these regions are homologous on the X and Y chromosome, even though they differ in chromosomal position? If the UG does not take care of this by default, is there a way I can handle this? I read point 6 of this page, but I could not find the answer there: http://www.broadinstitute.org/gatk/guide/article?id=1237
Thanks alot Eva


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Subject: [OMPI devel] v1.3 RM: need a ruling
From: Jeff Squyres (jsquyres_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-07-09 21:49:39
v1.3 RMs: Due to some recent work, the MCA parameter
mpi_paffinity_alone disappeared -- it was moved and renamed to be
opal_paffinity_alone. This is Bad because we have a lot of historical
precent based on the MCA param name "mpi_paffinity_alone" (FAQ, PPT
presentations, e-mails on public lists, etc.). So it needed to be
restored for v1.3. I just noticed that I hadn't opened a ticket on
this -- sorry -- I opened #1383 tonight.
For a variety of reasons described in the commit message r1383, Lenny
and I first decided that it would be best to fix this problem by the
functionality committed in r18770 (have the ability to find out where
an MCA parameter was set). This would allow us to register two MCA
params: mpi_paffinity_alone and opal_paffinity_alone, and generally do
the Right Thing (because we could then tell if a user had set a value
or whether it was a default MCA param value). This functionality will
also be useful in the openib BTL, where there is a blend of MCA
parameters and INI file parameters.
However, after doing that, it seemed like only a few more steps to
implement an overall better solution: implement "synonyms" for MCA
parameters. I.e., register the name "mpi_paffinity_alone" as a
synonym for opal_paffinity_alone. Along the way, it was trivial to
add a "deprecated" flag for MCA parameters that we no longer want to
use anymore (this deprecated flag is also useful in the OB1 PML and
openib BTL).
So to fix a problem that needed to be fixed for v1.3 (restore the MCA
parameter "mpi_paffinity_alone"), I ended up implementing new
Can this go into v1.3, or do we need to implement some kind of
alternate fix? (I admit to not having thought through what it would
take to fix without the new MCA parameter functionality -- it might be
kinda wonky)
Jeff Squyres
Cisco Systems

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My 2001 540i had trans. problems. The trans fail/safe warning would come on, i drove it like that for a lil while. when i turned it off then on it would run normally for a few miles then pop back the failsafe and i would immediately lose performance but would still move. then eventually it got to the point were my trans. wouldnt perform it would sit when in gear engine idling and barely crawling forward. replaced the trans, Now the car wont start! the car cranks but wont start. Help me out here, anyone.
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I'm having problems reading a message from myself using the
chrome.socket API. I'm creating the socket as follows:
chrome.socket.create('udp', {}, function (_socketInfo) {
socketInfo = _socketInfo;
chrome.socket.connect(socketInfo.socketId, '127.0.0.1', 12345, function () {
poll() simply does
chrome.socket.read(socketInfo.socketId, ...) and calls itself at the end of the callback.
Elsewhere I have a call to
chrome.socket.write(socketInfo.socketId, data, ...), and the parameter supplied to the callback suggests that all the bytes in
data were successfully written. However, while the callback to
chrome.socket.read is indeed being called, the parameter of the callback shows a negative error code, specifically -101.
When I connect to a simple UDP echo server at a remote address, I don't have any problems writing the message and getting it back intact.
Is it even possible to send a message to oneself at the same address like this?


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As in any church our ministries represent the heart beat of our church. it is within these areas that our congregation finds belonging, healing and opportunities to serve.
Each of our ministry teams function interdependently and rely on the larger body to help make them a success as we depend on each other and seek input and participation church wide. Addtionally, our ministry teams focus on three main areas as they conduct their planning and development.
- Through our ministry teams we are taking a proactive approach to reaching our neighbors. It has long been noted by researchers that once the Sunday service ends a new person will wait for no more than 10 minutes in hopes of meeting people. Beyond that they are gone - forever. We are asking our ministry teams to proactively plan outreach oriented events. This will help each area of influence begin to challenge themselves and challenge others to befriend and engage a culture that is looking for answers. And that is best accomplished when our people are released in their passions, relying on their God-given creativity, rooted in biblical community and instruction. It sounds obvious, but in order to reach our community we must be involved in community outreach.
- Through our ministry teams we are committed to strengthening our families. Men, we want to focus on becoming real men of God. That includes learning and practicing what it means to be a father, husband, leader and friend. Women, we want to focus on becoming real women who nurture our children, mentor younger women and use our God-given influence to give a well-rounded approach to family ministry. If we want our church to be strong we must invest in the strenghtening of our families. From adult ministries, to youth and children, a major focus is the development of strong family units, assisted and supported by the church.
- Through our ministry teams we are committed to the active participation of the body to prayer. In all the activities that happen in the church, if those ministries are not undergirded in active prayer it is all a hoax and nothing more than a proverbial straw man. We want to see developed a genuine love of God through prayer and intimant fellowship. This takes place in everything from seminars, to prayer celebration services to practical training. Prayer is not so God can answer our wants, but so that we know His.
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Real Housewives of New Jersey
Caroline Manzo Reveals Her Sons' Irritating Habits
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo is dishing about what bugs her about her two sons. Take cover!
As part of an interview with OK! Magazine, Caroline was asked what she thinks are her sons Chris and Albie's irritating habits, and they were asked out of earshot of her to predict what she finds irritating about them. Sounds like a recipe for disaster to us.
"Christopher, he forgets everything — always losing his keys, always losing his wallet," Caroline says. And it seems that Chris knew this was coming, as he confirms, "I lose everything."
That said, Chris is feeling pretty comfortable about his relationship with his mom. "I'm my mom's favorite — I don't think she gets irritated," he quips.
Instead of being hurt, Albie backs up Chris's assessment. "You are mom's favorite — it's kind of weird," Albie says. "I'm Dad's. Lauren's SOL." Poor Lauren!
So what does Albie think he does that bothers his mom? "I know what it is, 'cause I will request something at the most awkward hours," Albie admits. "So if I come home, and I just walk into the place at, like, 9:30 at night, I say, 'Oh, Mom,' and I leave a hint. 'I could really go for some pasta right now, we don't have any pasta in the fridge — it's strange.'" Very sly, Albie.
But apparently, that doesn't bother Caroline as much as something else. "Albie's a worrywart — that drives me crazy," she says.
However, neither Chris or Albie will comment as to what their mom's annoying habits are. Smart choice, guys.
Source: OK! Magazine


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May 31, 2016
More than 100 people, many of them weeping or saluting, watched as a color guard delivered a flag-draped casket containing the remains of a Michigan soldier killed in Afghanistan to his hometown of Saginaw.
A motorcade of police, military, family and Patriot Guard motorcycles escorted U.S. Army Spc. DeAngelo B. Snow's to a funeral home Saturday morning.
The 22-year-old Snow was killed Sept. 17 when insurgents attacked his vehicle with a rocket-propelled grenade in the Kandahar province.
Snow's funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wolverine State Baptist Headquarters in Saginaw. A military salute will take place after the ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Evans-Smith Funeral Home.
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Johnson Matthey Brands AdvCCRT System
Johnson Matthey has rebranded its Advanced CCRT System, the second generation CCRT filter technology for heavy duty diesel 2.5g NOx EGR and non-EGR engine retrofits. The new brand name is AdvCCRT System, which replaces the former name, ACCRT System.
Marty Lassen, Johnson Matthey's director of commercial development and marketing, said, "This is a marketing decision to more clearly differentiate Johnson Matthey's product from other brand names that may appear to be similar. We want to clearly define this technology for the heavy duty diesel market." Lassen added that the company is in the process of revising all aspects of the AdvCCRT System's branding including, but not limited to, packaging, labels, advertising, trade show materials and other marketing and technical literature.
Johnson Matthey's AdvCCRT System has been verified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for reducing particulate matter (PM) by more than 90%, while meeting EPA's stringent NO2 slip requirements. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) also verified the AdvCCRT System in April 2009. The AdvCCRT System uses three distinct catalyst formulations specifically engineered for optimum performance. Upstream, a Johnson Matthey oxidation catalyst coated on a flow-through substrate optimizes conditions for the second, downstream catalytically coated wall-flow filter to burn off virtually all PM. The third catalyst, an NO2 decomposition catalyst, then reduces NO2.
For more information: ect.jmcatalysts.com


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sometimes i feel so grateful, i find i am at a loss for words….this past tuesday i had the honor of speaking to hundreds of photographers at WPPI….i want to say thank you to everyone who came & spent two hours listening & experiencing my images…i feel so lucky to be a photographer & even luckier to share my work with other amazing photographers….thank you….i am also so grateful to the amazing people who rallied around me & helped in so many ways…you know who you are but i want to make sure you also know much i appreciate your friendship & your kindness….i could not have done it with out you….thank you so much to MISS BLISS* for your support & midnight conversations….you are so talented & i loved sharing the experience with you….many thanks to IMAGE SOURCE & STEPHANIE who made beautiful canvas wraps & my little folder cards & so much more….and who make my work look better than i ever expect….i could not do it without you….to the beautiful & thoughtful MEG SMITH…you continue to be such an inspiration & a photo goddess…it meant so much to me that you were there through all of it…thank you….& my sweet & gifted LEAH MACDONALD…you never cease to amaze me…you are a fantastic artist, a loving mother & such a good friend….i adore you & BLISS BOOKS….and my dear YVETTE ROMAN…you are such a generous girl & talented film photographer….thank you for being there…& KRISTEN LOKEN…thank you for your selflessness & continued help…to call you my assistant is a serious understatement…wishing you lots of peace & happiness…and to GRAPHI….your albums are so beautiful…i am so excited to be working with you….i am carrying the little pocket books with me every where i go…& our dinner was just wonderful….thank you for making me feel so special….& FUJI….my goodness…film is the center of my universe….thank you thank you thank you….& to the beautiful JUNEBUG girls…thank you for all of your support & kindness….i am honored….and CYPRESS…your books are so lovely & it was such a pleasure to see you….and thank you to JOSE VILLA & JOEL SERRATO….who came to watch & ended up helping me on the spot….you are both so sweet & talented….thank you….and to everyone who took the time to say something nice…i am eternally grateful….i am still floating on the generousity of all of my friends….& to those of you who understand that i am still shy when people want to take my photograph….thank you….and to the girls who came in early & helped organize the room…thank you….thank you to JONATHAN CANLAS for shooting with film & sharing information…so nice to meet your wife…i must say that the most important people in my life are of course my three sweet children…& my husband…who graciously takes care of everything…thank you eternally…i love you…if there is anyone i left off….thank you too…i am still a bit sleep deprived & my gratitude is overwhelming & may be messing with my memory…if anyone wants to stay up to date with what's going on with me feel free to friend me on FACEBOOK or become a FAN of kiss the groom…may your life be full of the desires of your heart…
a little more sweetness...
Mar 13-2010 , 12:15AM
You're as gracious as everyone tweeted! Love that! Congrats and you clearly deserve it not only for your talent but also your self!
Mar 13-2010 , 03:51AM
Thank YOU for being such an amazing inspiration for us!
Mar 13-2010 , 10:39AM
Wishing I could have been at wppi to see you speak.... I'm hoping to go to one of your workshops in the future. You are a true artist, through your pictures and words you have reminded me what it was like to shoot film... it feels so magical... I lost that when I had my digital camera, now I am shooting only film... and so much happier! Thank you.
Mar 13-2010 , 10:50AM
my head and heart still hurt that I couldn't go wppi, and the workshop this year...
Mar 13-2010 , 11:40AM
Mar 13-2010 , 01:17PM
I was scared that you would be way too busy after the class to come up and speak to you - and I really regretted not trying. I have never been so inspired than when I saw your class. So many times I have doubted my skill and worth, and you showed us that if you doubt yourself, people will think you are worth less. Your work is absolutely stunning. You are so sweet and humble, in a world of digital "rock star" photographers you do what you do because it is your love and passion and I can't help but admire that. Thank YOU so much for taking the time to speak to us about your journey in photography. I am more inspired more than ever to shoot what I love, and how I love... and not just what is popular or big right now.
I will pick up some film for my Canon film camera right away :)
Mar 13-2010 , 11:10PM
No Problem ;) Anytime!
Thank you for sharing your work ;)
Mar 14-2010 , 01:08AM
I was the first to want to take a picture with you at your class....I totally understand u. And hopefully meet again one day. During the class I continually kept tapping my friend saying "this is needed" especially
I am very sentimental person and my goal is to use that more and more in my photographs. Thank-you. You've inspired me.
Mar 14-2010 , 01:10AM
Meant to write... "this is me" my iPhone t9 is crazy
Mar 14-2010 , 01:58PM
You were amazing. I can't describe it, but something about you, your work and your presence is just magical. It was a blessing to be in attendance. In the front row, no less :)
Mar 14-2010 , 04:25PM
I would have so loved to hear you speak! We didn't make it to Vegas this year, but maybe next... And it would be a dream to attend one of your workshops someday. Your work (and you!) are so genuine and inspiring.
Mar 15-2010 , 04:17PM
it was an honor listening to you speak and seeing your beautiful, heart-felt images. your talk about film definitely solidified my choice on buying a film camera a couple months ago. at first I was wondering...will I use it that often? now I know I will. thank you, Elizabeth!
Mar 18-2010 , 07:17AM
beautiful post, love the pics at the top
Mar 18-2010 , 05:28PM
Thank you! It was a pleasure to hear you speak again. I am so lucky to now have one of your beautiful prints hanging by my desk! I am truly inspired and in awe of your amazing work!
Mar 19-2010 , 10:46AM
I am so glad I got to be there when you spoke in LV. You are an inspiration.
Mar 22-2010 , 03:39PM
Sad that I couldn't be there for your seminar! I have heard of how wonderful it was! I have been enjoying your photography as always... thank you for the daily inspiration and your heart-felt posts. xo
Mar 28-2010 , 04:28AM
I have just arrived home to Australia from WPPI vegas where I then went on a wonderful trip of New York and Los Angeles with my husband. I wanted to express how grateful I am to have heard you speak at wppi. Your gentle voice and kind nature is the perfect match to the romantic and dreamy photographs that you capture. I loved every minute of your class and I hope to hear you speak again one day. You were so inspiring and I'd like to thank you for speaking. On top of that I was fortunate to win one of those FUJI Instax minis - now that I'm home I can't wait to play with it.
I can only hope that one day you might like to come with your family to Australia and do a week long class like the one you are about to hold - it looks incredible. There are so many photographers here that would love to be part of something like that - don't hesitate to let me know if you might like this.
Thank you once again for an incredibly moving presentation and for being so gracious!


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Al-jon Manufacturing introduces the LC960-4, a new landfill compaction equipment that allows rebuilds to be completed in days not weeks.
Ottumwa, IA (PRWEB) - Al-jon Manufacturing, LLC, a manufacturer of products for the solid waste and scrap metal industries, today introduced its new 127,500 pound landfill compactor, the LC960-4. This new model replaces the Advantage 600, the flagship of the Al-jon compactor line.
The new LC960-4, Al-jon's latest entry in the landfill compaction equipment market, is the industry's largest machine. It offers customers unmatched production and uptime, better landfill compaction, lower fuel consumption, lower maintenance costs, more precise operator control, more push power and better safety than any previous compactor in the market.
This heavyweight new model uses a Tier IV power system designed with an environmentally friendly engine that meets or exceeds federal guidelines for industrial engine emissions.
In an innovative new twist, the LC960-4 comes standard with a removable power skid designed for ease of maintenance and service. Today, it's the only compactor in the world that incorporates this unique feature that allows rebuilds to be completed in days not weeks.
True to the Al-jon tradition, the LC960-4 compactor is purpose built, designed for landfill use only making it truly the "Right Tool for the Right Job."
See the Al-jon LC960-4 compactor at the Wastecon Trade Show, Aug. 23-25 in Nashville, TN.
For more information on the Al-jon LC960-4 compactor visit http://www.aljon.com/LC960-4 or contact John Portwood at 800-255-6620 or jportwood(at)aljon(dot)com.
About Al-jon Manufacturing, LLC
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SOURCE: PRWeb
View original release here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8693789.htm


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Lawmakers seek rebuttal of federal overreach
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Roughly 100 state lawmakers from across the nation packed the Indiana Statehouse with the goal of curbing federal encroachment on state power.
Members of the Mount Vernon Assembly say they want to call a constitutional convention to rewrite the nation's bedrock document. The group met Thursday and plans to meet again Friday.
New Hampshire state Representative Jordan Ulery said he hopes they can teach the public that it was the states that gave power to the federal government at the nation's founding and not the other way around.
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long said he hopes the group's work will lay a strong foundation for a possible convention. But the political and practical hurdles of calling the first constitutional convention since 1787 seem incredibly high.


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Stoops once again hints at using Knight, Thompson occasionally
Sooners coach Bob Stoops said a couple of weeks ago that there could be an opening for a change-of-pace package with either Trevor Knight or Kendal Thompson in the game at quarterback.
Against TCU and Texas, though, Blake Bell remained fully in place and after Saturday's loss, co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel said there was never a discussion about putting Knight into the game.
But with the Sooners' offense struggling recently–just three touchdowns over the last two games–Stoops said Monday that there was a chance the Sooners could implement a Knight or Thompson package to kickstart the offense.
Thompson was in a three-way battle for the starting job before suffering a broken foot on the first day of practice in August.
"He's doing really well," Stoops said of Thompson. "It's just getting him caught up after missing so many practices. He's working at it and doing great."


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A four-year-old has been transported to Nationwide Children's Hospital in life-threatening condition after he was pulled from a pond.
Licking County Sheriff's deputies said they responded to a report of a drowning in the 3700 block of Chestnut Hills Road in Newton Township.
The Newark Advocate reported a family member was performing CPR on the child as medics arrived at the scene.
The child's name has not been released.
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Recently my husband stated that our son will be getting a dog on his third birthday (this year). He wants to get an Australian Sheppard. Personally, I want to wait another year or two at least before we condsider getting a dog (I hope I will have a say in this matter!). We have 2 cats at the moment, which our son just recently started to take an interest in. I'd like advice/shared experience on when folks got their first family dog -how old was the child/children, and what kind. How are Australian Sheppards? thanks
Here is an alternative way to get a perfect dog: We had an old German Shepherd when our kids were little, and remained dog-less for two years after she died. When our youngest was almost five, we adopted a "career change" dog (a black Lab) from Guide Dogs for the Blind -- i.e., a dog who flunked out of training. This was one of our family's all-time great decisions. We adore this dog! He was bred for an even temperament, and although he flunked out, he is superbly trained. (He even heels for our five-year-old!) Guide Dogs requires adopters to have a fenced-in yard (they check) and generally prefers to place dogs with families with children over 6. (I think they gave us the benefit of the doubt because we are experienced dog people and our little one had had a dog (albeit one more like a throw rug) before.) There is often a long (several year) wait for one of their dogs. If you have a fenced-in yard and would like the best dog you'll even have, I would recommend submitting an application now; they probably will call you about the time your child is old enough to be reasonable with a dog. If you have questions, feel free to call me about how to apply to Guide Dogs. Leslie
You may wish to get a pet who is a bit mellower, such as a golden retriever. Be prepared to take your dog to obedience school immediately, especially to train him or her to get used to ear- and tail-pulling--which toddlers love to do to dogs. Be sure to have a place where the dog can go to get away from your toddler (such as a crate or an off-limits room), but otherwise, you'll want to be able to have your pet in the same areas as the rest of the family.
A dog needs a lot more attention than a cat does. So you and your husband should really ask yourselves if you're prepared to spend the time giving the dog the love and care he or she needs while you're raising a child. Plus, you're going to want to spend time conditioning the cats to the dog and vice-versa. (You may want to start with a puppy, to make life easier for your cats; a full-grown dog who has not been raised with cats will probably chase them. On the other hand, puppies are very demanding.) I love dogs and have had them since I was 8, but they can be overwhelming, so unless you're willing to give it a lot of effort, you may want to talk your husband out of this for a while. Gwynne
As a child myself, we always had various dogs, although they were really my mother's. I had and trained a puppy myself when I was eleven and, again, it was a trully wonderful experience. I loved all the other dogs, too, of course, just they weren't mine. My husband's experience was that he was given a dog when he was ten, in the teeth of his mother's objections (to fur, I think), and she broke his heart getting rid of it within six months. It sounded like a painful and unnecessary situation to me. Overall, getting a dog is a family thing - not something one member of the family should foist on the others without consultation. If your husband wants a dog - is he really going to look after it? Fiona
We decided to wait until our youngest was at least 4...and as it turned out, we didn't find the right dog until she was five and her older sister was 8. I'm glad we waited. A child under the age of 5 just doesn't get safety rules and should never be left unsupervised with a pet. My five year old occasionally slips up and sticks her face in front of the dog's, for example. (We got a book called "How to Talk to Your Dog" by J.C. George which really made sense to her.) A three year old will probably want to poke and pull at the dog in inappropriate ways. You'll need to think about whether you and your husband are willing to always supervise the dog and your child. An older child can participate in obedience classes and help take real responsibility for the dog (my girls feed her, give her water, take her out.) Best of luck in your decision and your search. Natasha
My friend has a wonderful Australian Shepherd, but since both my daughter and I have been "corrected" by an attempted nip from this dog, I asked my friend what she thought of an Australian Shepherd living with a three year old. My (anonymous) friend's response follows:
"I have an Australian Shepherd who I adore; however, I would not recommend the breed for families with young children. My dog views youngsters as being the equivalent of sheep in need of herding. That means she may dart at children and nip or pretend to nip them. Not surprisingly, this can be alarming to both the child and parent. These are extremely smart work dogs and that means that they can easily get bored. They need a lot of attention and if you have a three year old, you may not be able to give them the attention they need. If your husband really wants an Australian Shepherd (which I can easily understand), I'd wait until your child is at least eight." Martha
My nephew, aged 3 and a half, is begging my sister for a puppy. He says he will take care of it. both she and I think he's too young now, but what is the right age (knowing that no child is ever going to do ALL of the caretaking). fyi, he is one of twins (the other is a girl). and, maybe I should also mention, he is Deaf (we have heard about "hearing dogs" and are interested in this too).
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This is a general checklist of things to check or things to do:
chkdsk c: /r
This command initiates a check (and repair) of the disk, including
a check for bad sectors. If you are using Windows NT, 2000 or XP then
this will offer to run the next time you reboot your computer - accept
this option, reboot and let it run. After it has finished and Windows
starts, you will need to look in the application event log to see the
output from chkdsk.
echo %TEMP%
then using windows explorer find that folder and delete everything
in it. You may find that there are a few files in it that you cannot
delete because an application (or Windows itself) has these files open.
This doesn't matter, but do delete all the files that Windows will let
you delete.
See also "Recommended routine maintenance
for Windows NT, 2000 and XP".
If you have any general suggestions to add to this list then please
e-mail me: firstname.lastname@example.com.
These notes have been tested with Windows XP, Windows
2000 and Windows ME.
About the author: Brian Cryer
is a dedicated software developer and webmaster. For his day job he develops websites and desktop applications as well as providing IT services. He moonlights as a technical author and consultant.


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Josh Lawson also aboard
Breaking news from the Channel 4 team! Or whatever station Ron Burgundy and his motely crew are associated with in Anchorman: The Legend Continues. Director Adam McKay has added two more cast members to the film currently shooting in Atlanta as Greg Kinnear and Josh Lawson are aboard.
Deadline's report doesn't mention what they'll be playing, though we could see Kinnear as a fellow news type.
Both men have solid comedy form, though Kinnear is probably better known to everyone from work such as Baby Mama, Little Miss Sunshine, Stuck On You and Mystery Men. Yeah, we brought up Mystery Men. What of it? He's funny in it.
Australian actor, writer and comedian Lawson worked with Ron himself, Will Ferrell in last year's The Candidate. He's also been bringing bumbling laughs to US cable comedy drama House Of Lies and was seen in indie comedy Freeloaders.
They're joining a cast that already includes returning Anchor-folk Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner and Christina Applegate plus new arrivals Harrison Ford, Kristen Wiig, James Marsden, Dylan Baker and Meagan Good. Oh, and John C. Reilly, unless his involvement is a big lie.
Anchorman: The Legend Continues hits our screens with the force of a trident thrown by an idiot on December 20.


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6. States Reduce Medicaid Costs with New Technology
Emerging state IT projects show how technology can cut health-care expenses.
7. Six Megatrends Reshaping Governments and Societies
IBM says six simultaneous, inescapable forces are reshaping governments and communities.
8. Local Police Share Secure Wireless Network in Wisconsin
Joint commission runs the network and shared applications.
9. Fusion Centers May Strengthen Emergency Management
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Each year the NMPCC is involved in a number of events including:
Talking Works is an interactive website for young people, aged 14 to 17 years, to raise awareness and assist young people to identify those potentially at risk of going missing and how they can help each other. Talking Works is funded and developed by the Missing Persons Committee NSW Inc in collaboration with the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre and the Families & Friends of Missing Persons Unit.
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Pooley, Oliver (2005) Points, particles, and structural realism. [Preprint]
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In his paper ``What is Structural Realism?'' James Ladyman drew a distinction between epistemological structural realism and metaphysical (or ontic) structural realism. He also drew a suggestive analogy between the perennial debate between substantivalist and relationalist interpretations of spacetime on the one hand, and the debate about whether quantum mechanics treats identical particles as individuals or as `non-individuals' on the other. In both cases, Ladyman's suggestion is that an ontic structural realist interpretation of the physics might be just what is needed to overcome the stalemate. The main thesis of this paper is that, whatever the interpretative difficulties of generally covariant spacetime physics are, they do not support or suggest structural realism. In particular, I hope to show that there is in fact no analogy that supports a similar interpretation of the metaphysics of spacetime points and of quantum particles.
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- Nearest beach: 15km
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- Nearest supermarket: 15km
- Malaga airport: 30km
Luxury 3 bed/3 bath penthouse in hills behind Marbella. Gym, sauna, tennis courts, pools, 9 hole golf course. 10 mins beach/restaurants/shops.
This luxury 3 bedroom/3 bathroom duplex penthouse apartment is set on a complex boasting gym, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, tennis courts, pools, a 9 hole (par 3) golf course and putting green. Kids club in holidays (golf, tennis, swimming).
It is situated in a very quiet area in the hills above Elviria, Marbella, yet is only 10 minutes by car from beaches, restaurants and shops. It has panoramic views of mountains and the sea. NB Phase 1 apartments at El Soto are much more spacious than those in Phase 2.
Great for golfers, surrounded by top class golf clubs, with free 9 hole course on site for practice. Pool immediately beneath apartment, but free use of any pool on complex.
The views are fantastic, sea and mountains.
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The apartment is fully air-conditioned, set on two floors with the master bedroom complete with marble fireplace and galleried ceiling, occupying the top floor. The living area is spacious and light and furnished in a high quality contemporary style. There is wifi, a Smart tv, stereo, DVD and UK satellite channels. There is a fully fitted and equipped kitchen with ceramic hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and a separate laundry room with washing machine/tumble dryer. The bedrooms have large fitted wardrobes finished in dark natural wood with classic Moorish filigree panelling. The bathrooms are beautifully finished with a hydro massage bath in the master bathroom and separate dressing room.
The lounge and master bedroom open out onto beautiful tiled terracotta terraces with stunning views overlooking the Marbella coast line. They also overlook directly onto the pool and beautiful gardens. There is an underground garage with lift access to the apartment.
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Local area information: Elviria is one of the most prestigious addresses in the Marbella area, 30 minutes from Malaga airport and 15 minutes to the centre of Marbella. There is a shopping complex with supermarkets, chemists, shops and banks. The local beach is acknowledged to be the best in the Marbella area with golden sand and good beach restaurants. El Soto de Marbella is located in Elviria Alta, high up in the hills overlooking the coast, yet only 8 minutes from the beach. There is a professional tennis school and many top class golf courses nearby. El Soto overlooks La Cala golf club with some 30 other excellent golf courses within a short distance.
Typical Spanish white villages such as Ronda, Casares, Mijas and Istan are within an hour's drive from El Soto through some of the most spectacular & breathtaking mountain scenery you can find. The pretty village of Benahavis, which has some of the best restaurants on the Costa del Sol, is just 15 mins away by car. On your way there you will pass through a delightful gorge, woodland and mountain streams. There are around 30 golf courses in the surrounding area all are of a very good standard. The long hours of sunshine that the Costa del Sol receives has established the region as firm favourite for holiday-makers and golf enthusiasts. Of particular interest for families is one of Europe's largest Animal Reserves, Selwo, just 15 minutes drive away. Here you can enjoy a full day of African adventure for adults and children by either walking or taking a tour in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Also nearby are aqua parks, sea-life centres, boat trips, water sports, cable car rides and markets – the market at Puerto Banus Bullring every Saturday is a must. Probably the most famous part of the area is the "Golden Mile" where luxury yachts are moored at the Puerto Banus Marina. The coastline, full of natural splendour, and its various blue flag beaches range from huge expanses of golden sand to hidden coves with secluded beaches. The majority of the beaches feature small open-air bars & restaurants called chiringuitos where you can find a selection of fresh fish and is usually good value. Andalusia is so remarkable that you can even enjoy Skiing in the Sierra Nevada mountain range near to Granada in winter months while sunbathing is possible on the coast! El Soto is situated on a nature reserve where wildlife and walks can be enjoyed.
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Penrith New Squares website has the latest information about Penrith New Squares. PFK's website has details of the residential properties that are for sale.
Sainsbury's has appointed Local Dialogue to deal with the media management and community liaison aspects of the development. A free phone telephone number: 0800 319 6162 is available during work hours for people to contact for more information about Penrith New Squares.
The Penrith New Squares development is an extension to Penrith's existing town centre. The scheme is a mixed use development meaning that there will be housing, a multi-storey car park and retail on the site.
It is intended that the scheme will provide benefits to the existing town centre by drawing more people into the area and reverse the trend of people travelling to other centres to do their shopping. Housing will also be provided on the site which will be a mixture of affordable housing and open market housing. This is a particularly important element of the scheme as there is a constant need for more affordable housing in the area.
The Council's Chief Executive, said: "Penrith New Squares is Eden's economic future. The increased number of shops means more people spend money in the District. The town centre development with its enhanced retail offer, multi storey car park, new jobs and affordable homes would limit the threat from new out of town developments for existing businesses."
The area around Southend Road in Penrith was first identified as a site for a potential retail development in 1996. Around that time a number of developers were exploring the possibility of a new major food store and this led to the Council commissioning a retail viability and vitality study to determine whether there was demand for a new food store. These studies confirmed the demand and provided the original justification for a new major development.
In 1999 the Council, as the Local Planning Authority, approved the first planning brief for the site. We also carried out a 'sequential' planning assessment to consider which site could best satisfy this planning brief.
The sequential test first considered any available town centre sites and then moved on to look at 'edge of town centre' sites. If no suitable sites had been identified then this would have opened the way for an 'out of town' site. This exercise identified the Southend Road area as a site which could reasonably accommodate the development and provide the basis for extending the existing town centre.
This approach clearly helped to ensure that this development was delivered in the way which best supported the existing town centre.
The scheme was then subject to the full rigours of competition and this process led to the appointment of a developer on 20 March 2003. Subsequent to this decision, Sainsbury's were appointed as the food store operator for the scheme.
After much discussion with the Council, the scheme was refined and a raft of legal agreements binding the developer and the Council were signed on 1 November 2005.
A Planning Application was submitted very soon thereafter and this was eventually approved.
Following Planning Consent, land acquisition and other approvals the final agreements became unconditional on 3 June 2008 and, at that time, we entered into the long term leases for the site. Also at that time contracts were awarded for the construction of the development.
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text: 7 free apps to make long-distance relationships easier Living apart from your significant other can take a toll on your relationship. Luckily, technology can make things easier. Stay up-to-date with your partner, add a little romance and keep the spark alive with these seven free apps. By Erica Rae Chong 2014-07-03 11:56:12 7 free apps to make long-distance relationships easier Slideshow View Slideshow 7 free apps to make long-distance relationships easier Replay This Slideshow Next Slideshow Previous Next By: Photo: © Copyright View more galleries 6 easy ways to be more ro Top honeymoon destination 6 lovely honeymoon getawa 1. Ink Cards Send your significant other a personalized postcard without leaving home. Just whip out your smartphone, take a picture and upload it to Ink Cards. From there, you can select from over 500 customizable postcard designs and personalize it with your own photos, text and in-app stickers. Once done, you can conveniently mail it out with the press of a button. Ink Cards delivers worldwide and charges $1.99 for each card sent. Available on: Apple and Android devices 2. Noddler Whether you're missing your sweetheart or you're absolutely furious because he or she missed your weekly Skype call again, there's an expression for you on Noddler, an app that actually kicks butt. Noddler allows users to choose from 40 different actions to send their partner, each one with a unique sound. Kiss your loved one, send high fives or even squash him or her with a piano, because sometimes, sending a text message doesn't sufficiently drive the point home.Available on: Apple devices 3. Florist Now Living apart means you can't always be there for the special moments—birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day—but that doesn't mean you can't do something nice. Send your loved one flowers from anywhere in the world through Florist Now. It features over 400 flower, fruit and balloon arrangements, which you can sort by price, type and occasion. You can also set reminders for personal occasions and upcoming holidays. The app connects to a network of over 15,000 local florists and currently delivers anywhere within Canada and the United States. Available on: Apple and Android devices 4. Avocado Avocado is a social networking app meant for two. Couples can privately message, send photos, create lists, and even upload photo-emoticons. When you want to let your partner know you're thinking of him or her, hold your phone to your chest to send a hug or tap a photo to send a kiss. Couples can also achieve relationship milestones and share content on social media together. Why the name "Avocado"? Apparently avocado trees need another tree nearby to bear fruit and the fruit itself grows in pairs, making it the most romantic smoothie ingredient ever. Available on: Apple and Android devices 5. Couple Like Avocado, Couple-users can communicate on a private platform, send messages and also doodle together. The camera mode comes with four settings— unlocked, locked, display once and self-destruct. Locked images are blurred in your timeline – tap and hold to see the photo. Or set the image to be deleted in three, five or 10 seconds using the self-destruct setting. One cute feature is the Thumb Kiss, when both of you press your thumbs on the same spot on your screen, the screen flashes red and vibrates. It may seem cheesy but if your partner is halfway across the world and physical contact is impossible, this may bring some solace. Available on: Apple and Android devices 6. Advice If you're looking to impress your loved one or repair your relationship after a fight, then Advice is exactly what you need. The app allows you to crowdsource for advice anonymously for a variety of life events including career, family, health, sex and romance. Advice is designed to deliver candid, honest opinions in bite-sized tips so be prepared to summarize your problem or your advice to fit a 250-character world limit. Available on: Apple devices 7. Skyscanner Nothing beats spending quality time in your partner's arms, but travelling across the globe on a whim can tear a hole in your wallet. Snag the best airfares on Skyscanner, a flexible flight search engine. The app allows you to filter search results by price, airline, cabin class, dates and departure times. You can even see prices to your chosen destination across a week or an entire month so you can compare airfares and get the cheapest flight. Available on: Apple, Android, Windows and Blackberry devices. Make your long-distance relationship last with these five important tips.


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Making lobbying a legit business
Dec 21 2012
The Walmart debate is only the latest chapter of a winding story
Walmart or no Walmart, there is a widely known fact about Raisina Hill that houses the seat of the government: Without exception, most companies, industry bodies and their funded non-government groups lobby on policy issues and individual cases, for days on end. It is also true that most companies and their chief executives seek favours from politicians of all hues and shades. And, in return, bankroll elections of politicians and their parties.
In other words, political parties, their leaders and minions alike, enjoy cozying up to private enterprise both at national and state levels, in many cases taking their relationship to unacceptable heights, compromising public governance, people's welfare and delivery of services.
When this has been an 'accepted norm' of governance for well over 65 years, then why do our politicians make a big issue on Walmart? So what, if the company spent the entire $25 million on lobbying for market access in India? What's the big deal in that? After all, the fact came to light because of the company's filings before the US Senate, not because of some clever investigation into some deep-rooted conspiracy at home. For no one in the Indian government had a clue until these public disclosures were made by Walmart in the US, where as in several other European countries, lobbying with policymakers is a legitimate activity.
In India, lobbying and liaison happen clandestinely and mostly into the dead of night. Cutting across party lines, the homes of most politicians in Lutyen's Delhi come to life when armies of liaison men, and women, descend in the shadow of darkness every night, briefcases and leather bags in hand.
Our high profile bureaucracy, with its tentacles across the establishment from the lonely distant village to the inner temples of governance in Delhi, is no exception. Even our military establishment has not been spared, as was revealed by former General VK Singh's charges against agents cutting deals under the table.
In a situation where lobbying and bribery are an accepted fact of public life, it makes sense to consider it as a legitimate activity. As the economy opens up further to billions and more billions of dollars worth investments, and homegrown corporate giants venture abroad, it may be worthwhile to adopt global best practices on reporting lobbying expenses as 'business development' accounting. The Tatas, the Birlas, Ambanis, Bharti, Infosys and several state-run enterprises like ONGC, for that matter, have commercial interests spread across 90 countries worldwide, where they mostly file annual reports before regulators and law enforcement agencies on business activities, as required under respective legal jurisdictions. If that is so, there is little reason why they should not comply with the same back home, and report 'lobbying' as a legitimate practice.
Imagine a situation where the Ambanis declare before the Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) the huge expenses they incur on 'lobbying set up' — personnel, infrastructure and their travel-related and miscellaneous expenses — they have across the globe. Similarly, industry groups and bodies such as Ficci, Assocham, CII and their like, should declare 'lobbying expenses' in public filings. Exporters bodies must also do their bit when lobbying either through Fieo or the score of export promotion councils.
When the erstwhile Enron Corporation of the US reported development or education expenses in India ahead of setting up the jinxed Dabhol Power Project in Maharashtra, there was uproar and cries of foul play at home. But then, if the Indian establishment has come to accept such activities by special interest groups, especially the private enterprises, then all such operations must be legitimised or provided statutory backing.
The British House of Commons has accepted lobbying as 'legitimate and accepted process' in a democracy. In fact, the UK Public Affairs Council has recommended self-regulation by policymakers, while dealing with lobbyists.
In the European Union's headquarters at Brussels, there are 15,000 registered lobbyists who are normally lawyers, consultants, associations or those registered as NGOs. In Australia, lobbying is legitimate, while in France, though this has not been accepted as legit, it is nevertheless as rampant as in India.In Washington DC alone, more than 12,000 registered lobbyists are protected under the US Constitution. In fact, the Willard Hotel lobby in DC emerged as the hangout of all lobbyists, leading to coinage of the word 'lobbyist' itself.
Whether lobbying is ethical or not, may a big question. But there is no doubt that it is a double-edged practice that has both the good and the bad sides to it. Many view it with contempt, while others see the positive side of a lobby pursuing an issue of public concern. Given the diverse experience across the globe, political parties across the spectrum in India could think of holding a vote in Parliament, the state legislatures, zilla parishads and even gram sabhas on the legitimacy of lobbying. Yet, a note of caution must be sounded in the Indian context. If lobbying by special interest groups is accepted as a norm, then how does one protect the interests of people incapable of articulating their grievances in an organised manner?
The Walmart debate is only the latest chapter of a story we have been reading for long. Should lobbying go legit? The jury is still out.


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During a recent taping of 106 & Park, Diddy and his Dirty Money group members made a surprise entrance by tossing money at the crowd. Later, he added that some of the money was fake and some of it was real. After showering audience members with cash, Diddy lost a ring that reportedly cost $20,000.
He did his best to get it back, shutting the set down to find the ring. Some audience members began Tweeting. One fan stated that Diddy was "frisking all the kids" and they compared it to a prison. Others said they weren't pleased with how he handled the situation, saying they were held "hostage." Diddy went to Twitter also, to note that "the craziest shit just happened." He added "I guess it's shitting on me season. Enjoy it while it lasts."
"He ain't getting' it back," one witness noted, according to the New York Post [click here]. "Someone pocketed that, and they probably took it to the nearest jeweler."
Marcy Polanco, a BET spokeswoman added that the ring flew off as he was throwing the money to fans. BET noted that they searched fans with a metal detecting wand and that they did not hold any audience members.
The rest of the show was taped without a glitch and it can be seen below.


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National | Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez must have taken in a lot of room service during one road swing.
Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez must have taken in a lot of room service during one road swing. That's because the major league's richest player is no dummy. Just as the World Health Organization lifted its warning of traveling to SARS-infected Toronto, the Rangers embarked on a series against the Blue Jays.
"If you need me, I'll be in my room," the All-Star told reporters before embarking on a road series with the Blue Jays that spanned into early May. He wasn't the lone reclusive ballplayer on the trip. Texas catcher Einar Diaz made a similar promise to sit tight. "There won't be any going out to dinner or going to the mall this time."
The team trainers held an information session for players before departing on the road swing. At the time of the series, Toronto had suffered nearly 250 instances of SARS resulting in 21 deaths. Texas manager Buck Showalter said he wanted his team to be informed of the potential dangers of the respiratory illness, but Mr. Showalter said he wouldn't quarantine himself in the hotel like some of his players. "I take great pride in washing my hands."
But while the Rangers club looked for ways to avoid exposure, the Blue Jays explored ways to fight sagging attendance figures as fear of the illness gripped the city. In fact, preceding the series with Texas, the Blue Jays managed to draw just under 17,000 fans for each of three weekend home games against the Kansas City Royals. But with a $1 ticket promotion for the first game against the Rangers, the Blue Jays sold out the SkyDome.


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Charlotte bubbles ahead
Landing 1,260 jobs and the headquarters of Sealed Air Corp. may rank among the best days in the history of Charlotte's business community, on par with NationsBank Corp.'s purchase of Bank of America Corp. in 1998 or Royal Insurance's U.S. headquarters relocation from New York City in 1986. The latter included 1,200 jobs, about half of them filled by existing Royal workers.
As the 345th largest U.S. public company, Sealed Air, which makes bubble wrap and other packaging, is the type of headquarters move that Atlanta or Dallas envy, much less Greenville S.C., which is losing more than 600 white-collar jobs as the company consolidates into a larger corporate campus, according to the Wall Street Journal. It's a big victory for North Carolina over South Carolina, which a month ago was crowing after attracting potentially thousands of jobs from Charlotte through recruitment of Lash Group, a division of AmerisourceBergen, and LPL Financial Corp., both of which are seeking to reduce costs by moving across the state line.
Charlotte's gain is also a loss for New Jersey, which has higher overall taxation and declining revenue from Atlantic City casinos. Sealed Air is now based in Elmwood Park, N.J., an affluent suburb 15 miles west of Manhattan. Losing headquarters is never good news for governors, especially when they are considering a presidential bid, such as New Jersey's Chris Christie.
Charlotte benefited from the background of Sealed Air Chief Financial Officer Carol Lowe, a UNC Charlotte graduate who joined the company in 2012 after working for more than 10 years at for Carlisle Cos., another local Fortune 500 company. She joined the company just months before Jerome Peribere, who was initially president and then named CEO in March 2013. He had spent the previous 35 years at Dow Chemical Co., and brought new vision to the company.
Incentives of about $36 million helped make Peribere's decision as he picked North Carolina over four states. It disproves the notion that the Tar Heel state won't be competitive in doling out money to massive international companies. In April, Texas promised $40 million to Toyota Motor North America Inc., which is moving its headquarters and about 6,400 jobs to a Dallas suburb from California.
Sealed Air's promised wages surely enticed North Carolina's politicians. The average annual wage is about $120,000, though simple math suggests the reality may be closer to $100,000 for about 1,200 workers after excluding the top 50 executives, whose wages skew the average. In any case, it was a huge victory for Charlotte and North Carolina.
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Cesar Manrique's Gorgeous Subterranean Home Was Carved From Lava Rock
Back in 1730, Lanzarote experienced the world's longest volcanic eruption, which lasted six years. A quarter of the island was submerged in lava, and has since formed the unique volcanic landscape that drew Manrique to the island as a child in the 1920s.
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Tori Spelling Adopts New Puppy Amid Rumors Husband Cheated
As rumors fly that her marriage is on the rocks, Tori Spelling has found herself a new cuddle buddy: a fuzzy puppy! The 40-year-old actress rang in the new year shortly after news broke her husband and the father of her four children, Dean McDermott, may have cheated.
A 28-year-old named Emily Goodhand says she and Dean had sex at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel after meeting at an event in Toronto. "He told me he and Tori had a sexless marriage," she told Us Weekly last month. "I believed him."
Know what we believe? That Tori's newest addition to the family is the cutest! The black Maltese mix is an adorable bundle of fur in Tori's arms as she and the kids stop by the American Kennel Club in Los Angeles to take the furball home on January 6.
See Tori Spelling and her new puppy!
Tori herself looks happy and healthy in the photo. Wearing little makeup and opting for jeans and an oversized sweater, Tori's own pups tussle at the bottom of the picture. On the left is 16-month-old Finn; on the far right, 2-year-old Hattie. We can hardly wait for the photos of Finn, Hattie, and their siblings — 5-year-old Stella and 6-year-old Liam — playing with their new puppy!
As for the less happy news at home, Tori has yet to publicly discuss Dean's rumored affair. Us Weekly claims she's still wearing her wedding ring in this recent photo, though we can't quite make it out. We also can't see her left hand in a family snapshot Tori shared for New Year's. More importantly, however, that photo includes a smiling Dean. So maybe he's not in the doghouse?
Source: Us Weekly


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