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On August 28th 1994, Oasis played at the Lowlands Festival in the Netherlands.
Watch some footage from the gig in the link below.
On August 28th 2000, Oasis played the final date of the 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' World Tour at the Leeds Festival.
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On August 28th 2009, Noel Gallagher quit Oasis before the band played at the Rock En Seine Festival in Paris.

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Survey: China's rich got richer in 2019 despite tariff war
BEIJING (AP) — An annual survey of China's wealthiest businesspeople found they got richer this year despite a tariff war with Washington and slowing economic growth.
The Hurun Report said Thursday the average net worth of China's richest 1,800 people rose 10% over 2018 to $1.4 billion.
Jack Ma, who retired last month as chairman of e-commerce giant Alibaba, was No. 1 with a net worth of $39 billion. Ma Huateng of Tencent, a games and social media company, was second with $37 billion.
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UPDATE (9/1/14): Have we all been bamboozled???? Was Mathew Knowles right? Did Beyonce and Jay-Z play the jedi mind trick on us to promote their tour? Why were they all booed up in the VIP Section of the Made in America Festival yesterday in Los Angeles? Why oh why Bey-Jay??? Were ya''ll just going through a rough patch, was it all concocted, is this glass of drank in the pic a prop to pretend Bey's not pregnant (it does change levels tho), or is she really not pregnant? Sigh...I can't lie tho...I live for their drama whether it's real or fake. Enjoy these latest pics!
OMG, how sexy are the pics with the red tint, tho! Awh...and look how he's holding her knee on the cart...I'm so lame, but I love it! Anyway, read further for a recap of ALL that was Jay-Z and Beyonce this year and decide for yourself if we've been duped! Also included are VERY revealing details of their compatibility towards the end of the post!
UPDATE (7/14/14): Yesterday, Mediatakeout.com reported that Beyonce is pregnant AND they have receipts! Now we all know that gossip site can be a little deceptive, but after looking at these ON THE RUN Tour pictures, I'm convinced these pregnancy rumors are true! According to mediatakeout.com:
MediaTakeOut.com can now OFFICIALLY CONFIRM that Beyonce is pregnant. We've heard RUMORS about Bey in recent weeks, but yesterday we CONFIRMED IT.
It also looks like the baby bump will make its television debut on HBO. According to greatepicurean.com:
The "On The Run" trailer that Jay Z and Beyoncé released may have had us salivating for a movie that will never be made, but this will be welcome news to fans who can't make it to one of the couple's 21 tour dates: The "On The Run" concert, with its 40-plus songs, is coming to HBO in September.
Now there are reports saying that while on tour, Jay and Bey are getting couple's counseling via skype for relationship preventive maintenance. If true, this shows they both want to make it work! Keep reading for tour details and ALLLLLL the tea on Jay and Bey!
UPDATE (7/3/14): Yesterday, Mediatakeout.com, reported that during Beyonce and Jay-Z's ON THE RUN TOUR in Cincinatti, Ohio, Beyonce adlibbed some very revealing lyrics to her song Resentment. After watching the five minute clip of the performance, it was hard to deny that she's talking about HER RELATIONSHIP WITH JAY!!!
As reported at Mediatakeout.com,
Here are the lyrics Beyonce was supposed to sing:
I struggled with thoughts of whether or not I should make this update a whole new post, but there is soooo much relevant information in here that I HAD to put THIS update in this post. Based on everything I've reported here and ESPECIALLY the details of their astrology chart, I believe there is TRUTH to these lyrics. I admire that they're still together strong and working through the struggle because despite all of the BS, they have so many beautiful memories together and BLUE is the most beautiful!!!
Read further for details about their relationship drama and compatibility chart that support the theory that Jay and Bey are part of the struggle! Especially, the section where I breakdown how they're probably having trouble in the bedroom..remember Bey said she felt like she couldn't do it like that "whack bitch"! Sip ALLL of the tea and let me know what you think.
UPDATE (6/25/14): Jay-Z and Beyonce kicked off their On The Run Tour in Miami tonight and twitter was on FIRE!!!! There was NOT ONE negative review and they said the house was packed! So take that ticket sales haters!!!
They opened with "03 Bonnie and Clyde", did "Drunk in Love," Bey did a Lauren Hill cover, BUT my life was made when I came across video footage of their performance of "Forever Young"!! I'm getting flustered...I just can't...it's too much to contain....they had video footage of their wedding in the background!!!! Had people screaming and crying up in there!!! I'm talking about footage of Jay-Z getting his IV tattoo on his ring finger, and him sliding the ring on Bey's finger during the wedding! They did that...do you hear me!!! How could you not love LOVE!!!!
This last picture goes out to alllll the skeptics, and I was one of them!
Not that it matters anymore after that Miami concert, but Ok! Magazine reported that the Carters are getting couples therapy three times a week. It goes a little something like this...
Supercouple Jay Z, 44, and Beyoncé, 32, just can't put Solange's elevator fight behind them, and—on the advice of pal Gwyneth Paltrow—they've turned to three-times-a-week counseling to rescue their marriage.
All of this sounds a little far-fetched. I think the Carter's are seeking counseling to figure out how to manage all the checks they're gonna get off their On the Run Tour!
Forbes.com is predicting the tour to be the second most successfull tour of all time! It reports...
In the last week, sources as wide ranging as In Touch Weekly, Perez Hilton, International Business Times AU and Radar have all proclaimed that the tour is 'Crumbling', 'Suffering' 'Plummeting' and 'Selling Slow as Molasses'.
Keep reading for a recap on ALL of the latest Carter drama and secrets found within their compatibility chart...JUICY!!!!
UPDATE (5/15/14): Solange and the Carter's (or probably Beyonce's team) issued a statement in hopes of shutting all the speculation DOWN...and I think it worked! It's such a simple statement, but it's enough to where you don't want to talk about it anymore. Here is the official statement the family released to The Associated Press earlier today:
"As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it," the trio said in a statement to The Associated Press Thursday.
"Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public.
They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family."
"The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false," the family's statement continued.
"At the end of the day families have problems and we're no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We've put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same."
Very smart! Sounds like it's Beyonce's point of view, right? Check out secrets of Jay and Bey's chemistry at the end of this post!
UPDATE (5/14/14): Yesterday TMZ said that Jay-Z and Solange were spotted together at the jewelry store together yesterday, but the store owner said it wasn't true! I thought it was strange there were no pictures.
NOW, they're saying the elevator brawl was because Jay-Z wanted to go to Rihanna's afterparty - ALONE!!! Who knows what to believe anymore, but I'm sure there's truth in it all. Read further to stay up to date on ALL of the other stuff related to Solange, Jay-Z, and Beyonce's drama - including the IV ring-finger tattoo that Beyonce removed - GASP!!!! Mainstream media is saying that Bey and Jay plan to end their marriage after their summer tour!! Say it ain't so!! I don't believe it!
UPDATE (5/13/14): Come to find out, Solange was yelling at a group of people at the party, including fashion designer, Rachel Roy. According to US Magazine:
Before any fighting occurred at the Boom Boom Room last Monday, the Knowles sisters were actually having fun at the downtown NYC hotspot. An eyewitness told Us that the sisters hit the dance floor with supermodel Naomi Campbell, while Jay Z "hung back at one of the fireplace areas."
The same source added that the trio did "abruptly leave," but witnessed no drama leading up to their departure.
BUUUUUUT...as reported at HollywoodLife.com:
Solange was infuriated by Jay Z and Rachel Roy's behavior on the evening of the Met Ball on May 5, an insider in Solange's camp tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
"Rachel Roy came up to [Solange] in a confrontational way earlier in the night," a source close to Solange tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. "Beyoncé also confronted Rachel and said, 'Don't talk to my sister like that,' It turns out this ruined the whole night."
"Solange was defending Beyoncé in the elevator because Solange finds Jay's friendship with Rachel to be WAY too close for comfort and it makes Solange very uncomfortable," the source reveals.
Rachel used to be married to record producer Damon Dash who was very close to Jay Z before they had a huge falling out. The two first joined forces in 1996 to form the label Roc-A-Fella Records, and also founded the clothing company Rocawear together in 1999.
Rachel is also very close friends with Kim Kardashian, whose relationship with fiance Kanye West has brought her closer to Jay Z and Beyonce. All of these stars have hung out together and sat next to each other in multiple front rows at events. Interestingly, Solange and Rachel attended the 2012 Met Gala together but their relationship has clearly taken a turn for the worse since then.
Another source has confirmed to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that Rachel and Jay Z do have a close friendship.
Rachel attended Kim's bridal shower and is most likely invited to her wedding, as are Beyonce and Jay Z, so who knows what could happen between this complex group in the future!
Hollywoodlife.com also reports Jay-Z and Beyonce were spotted out having pizza in Brooklyn on May 11, and while they are smiling in the pic snapped by a fan, she apparently walked out mid-way through, according to a new report!
Beyonce "stormed out," a source told Gawker.com. While the restaurant, Roberta's Pizza in Brooklyn, has not commented, it does come as a surprise since they looked happy in the pics!
The dinner was on Mother's Day, after they spent the day out to eat with daughter Blue Ivy, where they were all smiles in pics.
The next day, May 12th, TMZ posted the "elevator video." However, that same day (May 12th) Bey and Jay were seen sitting court side looking happy during the Nets game. You know how they do!
After the world saw the shocking video of Solange attacking her sister's husband, Jay Z, in an NYC elevator, Solange begged Beyonce to go public and 'speak up on her behalf.' When Beyonce refused, her little sis took revenge by deleting practically all of the pics of Beyonce on her Twitter and Instagram accounts, an insider reveals to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.Solange Knowles was apparently trying to send a message to Beyonce when she took down all but one of the photos of Queen Bey (seen below) on her social media accounts. "Solange is upset and feels betrayed" that her big sister didn't come to her defense after the footage of the Jay Z elevator attack was leaked, an insider tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Read further for more spilled tea on the Carters and details about their relationship compatibility!!! VERY REVEALING!!
UPDATE 5/5/14: Beyonce and Jay-Z looked flawless in Givenchy on the red carpet at the 2014 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala this evening in New York City. Bey rocked a crystal-studded Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci custom gown, while Jay-Z wore a white grain de poudre jacket and black tux pants, also by Givenchy Haute Couture. According to usmagazine.com, Jay Z came to the rescue when Beyonce's jewelry got away from her on the red carpet.
The "Pretty Hurts" singer, 32, was strutting her stuff at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when the ring she was wearing on her right hand fell off her finger. Fortunately, her doting husband was able to locate the lost bauble -- but instead of just handing it back to her, he staged a mock proposal for the cameras.
Lowering himself to a bent position, the "Holy Grail" rapper, 44, took Beyonce's hand in his and lovingly slipped the jewelry back into place. She accepted, of course, with a huge smile on her face.
Word on the curb is that she's pregnant, and I really thought that was the reason she had her hands over her stomach and didn't get involved in the "elevator fight," but I see she was drinking wine in the above pizza night pic, so OH Well :o( Read further for more Carter tea!
UPDATE 4/30/14: Well, we've all heard the rumors about Jay-z having a son, now there's a picture of alleged proof. According to mediatakeout.com:
Jay Z may have a BREAK BABY SITUATION to deal with on his hands. A few years ago, he was CAUGHT UP IN A SCANDAL with one of his ex-side chicks, Shenelle Scott.
You see, Jay Z used to date Shanelle (she was SIDE CHICK while Bey was main chick) - and then she popped up pregnant. She later gave birth to a child that looked A LOT LIKE BEYONCE'S husband. Note - Jay and Bey WERE together at the time of the baby's birth but were NOT married. Well the mom picked up and MOVED TO TRINIDAD with the child, where she married another man, and began a new life.
At the time, there was speculation that Jay Z PAID HER $$ to disappear. Jay Z has since DENIED being the child's father, and denied paying Shenelle anything to disappear.
Well . . . a little birdie told us that Shenelle and her son recently MOVED BACK to the United States. Actually, she moved BACK TO BROOKLYN. We're also told that one MAJOR PUBLICATION has reached out to her to talk for the FIRST TIME openly about her story.
Jay Z has TWICE denied being the little boy's father. But we spoke to MULTIPLE music industry insiders - who PERSONALLY know both Jay Z and Shenelle Scott . . . and they have their DOUBTS.
This little boy looks sooo much like Jay-Z that the picture almost seems fake. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. What do ya'll think??? Read further for reasons that support this rumor being a real possibility!
UPDATE (4/28/14): According to abcnews:
It's official: Jay Z and Beyonce announced this morning that they will be touring together for the "On the Run Tour" beginning this summer.
"On the Run Tour: Beyonce and Jay Z is coming this summer!" Jay posted on his Facebook page today.
Chase, the sponsor for the tour, also tweeted, "Beyonce and Jay Z are taking the stage together."
Pre-sale for the show starts Tuesday morning.
Rumors had been wild all month that the super couple would be touring together for the first time. They took the stage together in February for the Direct TV Super Bowl Party in New York City, as well as the Grammy Awards.
Beyonce posted tour dates on her site. The tour kicks off on June 25 in Miami, Fla., and runs until August in California.
Now that Jay-Z and Beyonce will be on stage together, read further for what may be going on in their relationship behind the scenes. VERY INTERESTING STUFF!!!!
Mediatakeout.com reported a couple of days ago that Jay-Z and Beyonce's marriage is IN A LOT OF TROUBLE!! According to their insider:
…last year this time - Jay Z's marriage was IN TATTERS. The insider explained, "With the baby [Blue], and Beyonce touring, they were drifting apart." At the time many MAJOR MEDIA SOURCES were reporting on Bey and Jay's marital strife also.
But the couple appeared to MAKE IT THROUGH the rough patch. MediaTakeOut.com's snitch explained, "It was [Jay Z] that really stepped up. He visited Beyonce on tour, spent more time with her, and stopped partying with random females." As of at least a few months ago, it seemed like JAY-ONCE finally made it through their ROUGH PATCH.
Welp…now we hearing that there's BIG TROUBLE in the Carter household. How big . . . well big enough that Beyonce had her WEDDING RING TATTOO REMOVED from her hand. You see, when Jay Z PROPOSED to her, they both had the number 4 (Roman numerals "IV") tatted on their ring finger. And it's not clear WHAT JAY DID TO HER . . . but she just LASERED THAT ISH right off her finger.
[UPDATE (5/13/14): Wendy Williams showed a pic of Beyonce's finger while reporting the elevator fight, and the tattoo was GONE!!! Nothing but a sore there!!!] After doing Jay-Z and Beyonce's compatibility report, it doesn't surprise me!
Have you ever met someone who you COMPLETELY connected with and made you feel as though you were floating every time you were with them? You rarely disagreed on anything and you could basically finish each other's sentences. On the first date you felt like you knew them ALL of your life, but for some reason your relationship couldn't make it!
Then, you meet someone who makes your nerves bad, doesn't understand you until you explain yourself a trillion times, and brings out the complete BEAST in you, a beast that you didn't even know existed until you met them. And this is the fool that you end up with???? You know why??? It's because this is the person that is heading in the same direction as you, that challenges and inspires you into being the person God created you to be, that will be your rock during the bad times. When all else fails, this person ain't going NO WHERE!!!
So in my mind, the latter dynamic is what I imagine Jay-Z and Beyonce are going through. Who else could Beyonce and Jay-Z possibly be with if they were not with each other? Who else could understand their lifestyle, match their income, tolerate their travel schedules, inspire their creativity, expand their fan base, I could go on and on. It's like they were made for each other, but it's a "gift and a curse." And the lyrics to one of Beyonce's songs may have a hidden message that sheds light on their curse. Here's what I think…
On sight, catch a charge I might
Beat the box up like Mike in '97 I bite
I'm Ike Turner, turn up, baby, no, I don't play
Now eat the cake, Anna Mae said, "Eat the cake, Anna Mae!"
As most of you know, these controversial lyrics are from Jay Z's verse in Beyoncé's song Drunk in Love, Anna Mae Bullock is the superstar-legend Tina Turner, and the last line of this verse comes from a scene in the 1993 Tina Turner biopic What's Love Got to Do with It. If you've watched this scene, you HAVE to be COMPLETELY baffled as to why Beyonce would allow this verse in her song and why she would proudly sing along side Jay-z the infamous line "Eat the cake, Anna Mae." It was only six years ago, when ironically, Beyonce performed with Tina Turner at the 2008 Grammy's.
As time.com put it,
The idea that an actual case of abuse could be used in a suggestive joke implies that Jay-Z and Beyoncé either don't think domestic violence is that big of a deal or, at best, they don't give much thought to the consequences of their words.
Read more: TIME.com http://entertainment.time.com/2014/01/30/drunk-in-love-controversy/#ixzz2sbjmwaxj
But what if "Drunk in Love" is talking about domestic abuse at the Carter home? The fact that they can recite this line so effortlessly throughout every performance of this song HAS to imply that they are making fun of themselves. Of course, I don't know this, but this is the only way I can justify my favorite celebrity couple singing this line. You see one of the negative aspects that shows up in Jay-Z and Beyonce's compatibility chart is the dreaded Mars-Saturn influence. This is what it means…
Beyonce's Mars squares Jay-Z's Saturn. This is a serious aspect in a relationship that can result in violent quarrels and may even be harmful to Jay-Z. Jay-Z frustrates Beyonce, making her impatient, angry and resistant. Beyonce irritates and unsettles Jay-Z's constructive ideas and efforts and Jay-Z's security feelings. This aspect creates many problems of adjustment. Jay-Z will be critical of Beyonce's ambition and enterprise. At times, Jay-Z's caution, prudence and conservative instinct can prevent Beyonce from reckless ventures or losses, though she may not appreciate this until long afterward. This aspect intensifies other areas of friction.
Can't you imagine Beyonce hauling a lamp at Jay-Z's ass or getting all Elin and swinging golf clubs? I also have to mention, that although I'm all for bringing sexy back for married couples, Beyonce having her behind all in the camera during their Grammy performance made me feel some type of way. It was still early enough for kids to be up watching. It had to be a very uncomfortable evening for parents everywhere!
Well guess what!!!! Since Mars is the planet of sex and physical energy, the Mars-Saturn aspect can also manifest into sexual problems for a couple. Saturn (Jay-Z) may find the sex disappointing, and Mars (Beyonce) may sense this, and lose her sexual confidence. This is an aspect often found in the charts of SEXLESS MARRIAGES. *GASP* Guess what other celebrity couple has this same aspect in their chart...WILL AND JADA...not surprising, right????
Theworldtribune.com has a VERY interesting article about the fate of celebrity couples that publicly display strong sexuality. This is what it says:
This behavior usually means there is trouble at home; the couple is devouring their marriage right before our eyes. Consider the pattern of other previous renowned couples who did the same.
In 1993, Kim Basinger married Alec Baldwin and the proud husband showcased his wife in a vivid sex scene with him in the movie The Getaway (1994). Both were in fact fully nude during the scene. Yet, all the steam they generated onscreen was not enough: the tabloids were filled with the couple's frequent public spats — and they divorced bitterly in 2002.
Actors Demi Moore and Bruce Willis were at the peak of their stardom throughout their tumultuous marriage from 1987 to 2000. Yet, despite marriage and motherhood, Ms. Moore increasingly advertised her body. In other words, Ms. Moore's career increasingly became overshadowed by her scandalous behavior. And what did all this heat ultimately generate for the glamorous couple? Divorce in 2000, amid rumors that Mr. Willis had a "zipper problem." Looks like his wife's repeated public nudity was an attempt to get his attention more than ours, after all.
A similar pattern occurred for another red-hot Hollywood couple, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise.
They starred together in the sexually charged film Eyes Wide Shut (1999), directed by Stanley Kubrick. Ms. Kidman appeared nude, along with dozens of other women and she and her husband also performed an erotic scene together. But much of the controversy the movie generated was drowned out by repeated reports that Mr. Cruise is gay, which he denies amid lawsuits for defamation. In 2001, the couple separated and Mr. Cruise blindsided his wife and mother of two children, by filing for divorce.
Even more recently, the pop music couple Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez performed together during the American Idol finale in May, 2011. The American Idol performance was steamy with Marc Anthony singing, while his wife shook her body very suggestively all around him. Two months later, the couple announced their separation, divorcing in 2012. That year, Ms. Lopez launched her hit single "Dance Again" which features lyrics about re-finding one's sexual prowess after many years of negligence.
Hence, we can safely surmise that when famous married couples showcase their sexual potency for the world, it usually means the fire is not burning at home.
I don't know too many marriages that don't become sexless at some point. Look how long you have to be with that person, geesh! So the moral to the story is, Jay-Z and Beyonce are two people dealing with the same issues most of us deal with, and money and fame don't make these issues go away, in fact, they probably make them worse. And if Beyonce and Jay-Z are going through these particular issues, I commend them for holding it down for so long. It only takes two willing individuals, and a marriage can withstand anything!!! So Jay-Z and Beyonce get it together (if it ain't together)!!! WHO ELSE ARE YA'LL GONNA BE WITH??? Wishing you much strength, endurance, and fulfillment.
Disclaimer: I do not have the birth times of Jay-Z or Beyonce and having birth times enhances the accuracy of the assessment. Thanks for reading. Blessings!
UPDATE (6/14/14): Ya'll gotta read this JUST to find out who officiated the wedding! You'd never guess in a million years!!!! According to necolebitchie.com:
The 35-year-old rapper/actress tied the knot to her man, Gumball 3000 founder Max Cooper, in a picturesque beach wedding this afternoon that was officiated by none other than Bun B.
Keep reading for revealing details on whether this Scorpio/Gemini combo really works. Sounds like drama to me :o)
Via Page Six:
Rapper Eve is prepping for her wedding to Gumball 3000 founder Maximillion Cooper this summer.
This relationship is MIND-BOGGLING to me, and not for the reasons you're thinking!!! After doing their compatibility chart I found out that their chemistry score is sooo low, so low it's negative, and not just slightly negative, very negative! I've been in a relationship with a similar score and trust IT IS NOT CUTE!!!! But, I guess it's a testament to what happens when two people really care for each other and believe in their relationship. They're taking it to the old-school, like our grandmomma and nem, and working through all the BS! But I guess it really comes down to the qualities that you value the most out of your relationship, and what you're willing to sacrifice for them. Eve and Max definitely have a spiritual connection, which is PRICELESS!! And Max and Eve are both multi-millionaires still on their grind - a common theme in their chart is how their union encourages more ambition and success. AND you want your partner to be on the same page and level so you don't feel their gold-digging! OK, I guess they really do make sense. Here's what I found!
Eve - November 10, 1978 - SCORPIO
Max - June 07, 1972 - GEMINI
Saturn squares Saturn. There is a conflict in the attitude toward and handling of responsibility and security. They can discourage, limit or frustrate each other, or one will affect the other negatively. Sometimes this leads to mutual distrust. It could even affect the health of one or both of them. This aspect is discouraging, devitalizing and can create serious problems of adjustment. In marriage they may have burdens, problems or obligations which handicap the harmony, unity, financial security and happiness of the union. Family or parental difficulties may be a stumbling block. If they incur heavy debts after marriage, this aspect increases worry and obstructs success and economic prosperity.
Max's Mars squares Eve's Pluto. There can be violent reactions to each other. Each of them resists any show of "bossiness" in the other. They can hinder each other's efforts and also be vindictive toward each other. In marriage this aspect denotes problems of sexual adjustment.
Eve's Mars conjuncts Max's Neptune. This is a bad aspect if one or both tend to habitual self-indulgences, such as in alcohol or drugs.
Max's Mercury opposites Eve's Neptune. There are misunderstandings or, possibly, deceptions on the part of Eve. Secrets in Eve's life might not be told to Max. In some way a deception is practiced; they may lie to each other, or one will prove untruthful to the other. Max fails to understand or interpret correctly many issues of the association with Eve. Eve often seems detached or aloof to Max. Max is more affected by Eve than vice versa. Fraud could be practiced by one or both.
Eve's Venus trines Max's Mars. This is a strong aspect of attraction between the sexes. There is much appeal to the emotions. Eve has a soothing effect on Max. This is a very good aspect to find in love and marriage.
Max's Mars trines Eve's Uranus. This aspect stimulates originality, creative ability, inventiveness, independence, enterprise and adventure in a productive and progressive way. You both encourage confidence and initiative in each other. You will benefit each other through your association.
Max's Moon trines Eve's Neptune. This aspect indicates a psychic tie. They are unusually sensitive to each other's moods and feelings. There is often a telepathic communication between them. There is much sympathy. This aspect can indicate much mutual inspiration, and in high-type individuals, spiritual accord and mutual devotion. There is much consolation and comfort.
Eve's Jupiter trines Max's Neptune. Both planets are expansive and so can encourage efforts toward realization of material ambitions, too. In the case of business associates, this aspect is propitious for the accumulation of wealth if they can achieve harmony and endurability.
Max's Mercury trines Eve's Pluto. The experiences the two have together will stimulate Max's mind and bring changes in both their lives. Much contact together will broaden their viewpoints or expand their range of interests, especially in Max. Eve's influence on Max is stronger than Max's on Eve. Eve may try to dominate Max's mind and, if so, could be ruthless.
had to throw that last one in...JUICY!!!
Disclaimer: I do not have the birth times of Eve and Max, and having birth times enhances the accuracy of the assessment. Thanks for reading. Blessings!
According to radaronline.com:
It may have been a "conscious uncoupling," but the split between Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin is getting sloppy!
According to an insider, Martin, 37, fears his ex is spreading vicious cheating rumors about him so he will appear "less sympathetic" and Paltrow, 41, plans to take the Coldplay frontman to the cleaners when it comes to squeezing spousal support from him, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.
"Chris now believes that Gwyneth is leaking rumors about his alleged trysts in an effort to sully his image and make him look less sympathetic," the source told Radar.
"Gwyn is so angry that she's threatening to turn the divorce ugly, saying she's going to squeeze spousal support out of Chris, despite her multi-million dollar fortune."
Together, Paltrow and Martin are worth a mind-blowing $280 million — but the source says the GOOP founder could take Martin for an extra $25 million!
"Gwyneth believes she deserves a settlement of at least a lump sum of $25 million from Chris because he is the breadwinner and their kids will live with her most of the time," the source said.
"She believes Chris should 'man up' and do the chivalrous thing. Friends are bracing for an ugly divorce showdown."
However, the insider claims Paltrow is furious over the recent report that Martin hooked up with a Saturday Night Live assistant — while he and Paltrow were still together.
"Friends of the of the couple point to a major double standard, with Gwyneth having pushed for open marriage so she could pursue other men, but demanding absolute fidelity from Chris," the source told Radar.
"Chris is telling friends that Gwyneth was so self-involved that she believed she was more evolved than Chris and that she could better emotionally handle juggling out of marriage relationships with other men."
Mmm, mmm, mmm! That Gwyneth is such a Libra!! Check out how their compatibility chart implies their relationship was on the rocks!
Gwyneth Paltrow - September 27, 1972 – LIBRA
Chris Martin – March 2, 1977 - PISCES
Chris's Mercury squares Gwyneth's Neptune. There are misunderstandings or, possibly, deceptions on the part of Gwyneth. Secrets in Gwyneth's life might not be told to Chris. In some way a deception is practiced; they may lie to each other, or one will prove untruthful to the other. Chris fails to understand or interpret correctly many issues of the association with Gwyneth. Gwyneth often seems detached or aloof to Chris. Chris is more affected by Gwyneth than vice versa. Fraud could be practiced by either one of them
Gwyneth's Venus squares Chris's Jupiter. There are differences of taste. They can overdo tact, courtesy and manners toward each other, creating some irritation. This aspect is not actually harmful, but it makes for a bit of boredom. They may not be completely frank or sincere with each other. Also, there may be differences of opinion concerning the handling of finances or concerning religion and philosophy.
Chris's Venus opposites Gwyneth's Uranus. There is a fascination in this combination; it is very magnetic. .."love at first sight!" URANUS indicates excitement, thus a sparkling and often unusual or unconventional courtship may result. This aspect is stimulating, but Gwyneth seems uncertain, unpredictable and undependable to Chris. Though exciting and interesting, romance can be disappointing or even unfortunate. Individuals may be fickle toward each other and cannot depend on each other. There may be changes of heart, disappointments for both, and separations. Unless there are many good aspects to balance this aspect, it is not recommended for marriage.
Gwyneth's Venus opposites Chris's Mars. Chris's desire nature stimulates Gwyneth's love nature. This is a strong aspect of physical attraction. There is much appeal to the emotions. Chris sometimes tends to be possessive, jealous or impetuous in this association. Gwyneth finds Chris too impatient. Sometimes one will resist or repulse the other or perhaps this attraction is not felt by both of them. A little too much emotion in this combination can lead to friction and disputes. Jealousy will often raise its head. Unless many harmonious aspects balance this aspect, there will be considerable tension or conflict in love and marriage relationships.
Disclaimer: I do not have the birth times of Gwyneth and Chris, and having birth times enhances the accuracy of the assessment. Thanks for reading. Blessings!
UPDATE (4/10/14): According to usmagazine.com:
Glee star Rivera, 27, and Big Sean, 26, got engaged last October, just six months after going public with their romance. Although the couple did not reveal a wedding date, Rivera was spotted shopping for a bridal gown immediately after news of her engagement broke. However, yesterday the following statement was issued:
"After careful thought and much consideration, Sean has made the difficult decision to call the wedding off," his rep tells Us. "The recent rumors and accusations reported by so called or fake sources are simply untrue. Sean wishes Naya nothing but the best and it is still his hope that they can continue to work through their issues privately. We will not be commenting again on this matter."
Read more: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/naya-rivera-and-big-sean-call-off-engagement-201494#ixzz2ySXjGhjP
According to bossip.com:
At the center of the messy details that emerged yesterday following the news that G.O.O.D music rapper Big Sean and GLEE actress Naya Rivera had called it quits was a tweet that allegedly came from Naya about Big Sean swiping a Rolex watch from her house. The tweet was supposedly deleted from her account quickly, but the screenshots and the accusations stuck….and now "sources close to the couple" are speaking out to clear up what really happened in regards to the watch.
According to TMZ, the real story behind the "stolen" rolex that Naya tweeted about is that it was actually Big Sean's watch that he purchased for himself and let Naya rock from time to time, but it was supposedly "never hers to keep" in the first place.
Initial word circulating yesterday claimed that Naya and Big Sean's break up was due to cheating on his part, but TMZ is reporting that sources close to the couple are calling B.S. on the cheating accusations.
They claim Big Sean actually called off the wedding because Naya is "too controlling" and insanely jealous over the other women he works with and meets while on the road.
- See more at: http://bossip.com/944812/big-sean-responds-to-accusations-that-he-swiped-a-rolex-from-naya-rivera/2/#sthash.S0GfHOzr.dpuf
After doing their compatibility chart, the writing was on the wall!! Their chart screams distrust and separation. I wish more people would do their compatibility chart before diving into a relationship, it would save people so much heartache!! Well I take that back, there are many reasons why we connect with people, and you never know who has the capability of changing your life for the better! And if you have to suffer a failed relationship for it, it's worth it! God orchestrates it all!
Big Sean – March 25, 1988 – ARIES
Naya Rivera – January 12, 1987 - CAPRICORN
Big Sean's Sun squares Naya's Neptune. Naya will exhibit elusive, evasive, deceptive qualities in reaction toward Big Sean. Big Sean is baffled by Naya. There is a lack of trust between them. Naya can be misleading, appearing submissive, but subtly eluding the influence of Big Sean. This aspect is difficult in marriage as it breeds misunderstanding, doubt, confusion, deception and distrust in one or both of them.
Naya's Mars squares Big Sean's Uranus. There will be a conflict of individual wills. It is difficult to cooperate fully. Naya resents the independence and altruistic or impersonal side of Big Sean. Naya cannot depend on Big Sean in all situations. They both have an irritating effect on each other which in time can affect their nervous systems. Unless they are very tolerant and patient with each other, this aspect is unfortunate for marriage. Marriage could end in separation or divorce, especially if they try to mix marriage with business partnership. Their association may have a chance if they are occasionally or periodically separated.
Naya's Moon opposites Big Sean's Uranus. This aspect can arouse irritations. Big Sean appears very changeable and unpredictable, which will confuse Naya and disturb her moods and emotions. Big Sean tends to disregard or is inconsiderate of Naya. Any romantic attraction where this aspect occurs can lead to an unconventional relationship. Big Sean stimulates ideas in Naya, but tests Naya's adaptability. Associations with this aspect may not last long. This aspect will indicate numerous separations, changes in domestic affairs, or many moves made which are not always acceptable to Naya. In marriage, individual career aims can be a source of friction.
Disclaimer: I do not have the birth times of Sean and Naya, and having birth times enhances the accuracy of the assessment. Thanks for reading. Blessings!
January 2018
My name is Jamillion Starzz and I'm a celeb gossip junkie! I'm also a Scorpio obsessed with astrology. The marriage of these two obsessions has resulted in the birth of this blog. Welcome! Like my Facebook page so you can stay up to date on ALL the drama!


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In the main building and the HWK "family house" in Delmenhorst there are a total of 21 apartments ranging from 50 to 80 square meters in size suitable for single persons, couples and families. Each unit is fully furnished and equipped.
The building has a small open access library at its disposal with specialised literature from the various working areas of the HWK as well as lexicons, atlases and dictionaries. Several computer workplaces have been set up. Interlibrary loans are available for fast acquisition of books and essays from libraries all over Germany and points beyond.
Future fellows should express their requests for specialised literature, especially books before starting their fellowship.
Meeting rooms
A large conference room is available in the institute building with seating for up to 80 persons. This room can be divided into two or three smaller rooms to accommodate smaller working groups if needed. The rooms are furnished with state-of-the-art media equipment.


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We have made a list of social media websites that allow you to place your social media marketing on autopilot. Obviously you cannot just use this as stand alone package but does make your life much easier.
Sprout Social is a monitoring platform that takes activities form all of your networks onto stream. Social sprout is and up-and-coming media management service provider. This tool is designed for businesses. It will give you a great idea of how well your social media are working to drive traffic to your website. This social media tool provides you with reports and other useful information such as breakdowns of your followers' demographics. While there is no free version of Sprout Social, it is very easy to use and comes with more useful extra than some free tools.
Postling will take all of your social media messages and put them into one convenient inbox for you. This is a social media management tool that is designed for businesses as well. They will take all of you notifications and reviews from linked sites, such as TripAdvisor or Yelp, and puts them onto one convenient page for you. It is conveniently priced at only one dollar per month for each social media site up to first five. Each additional site added is three dollars per month.
Sendible is a social media management tool that is more aggressive. This tool allows you to choose each individual detail of your postings. You can post notes to your Facebook, or photo album, or update you LinkedIn status. This attention to specific details of actions can save you on time and frustrations. Sendible is slightly more costly than some other social media management tools, but can be well worth the extra to get your site more business.
Flipboard is a social "magazine" online. This tool is a great app available on the IPhone, Ipod Touch, and IPad. There is also a beta version of this app available on android. You must log into each synced account separately, but once you do each is laid out nicely in a magazine style page. This is a little more time consuming, but comes free of cost. This tool is compatible with a dozen different social media sites.


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PFSweb is a global provider of end-to-end eCommerce solutions including digital agency and marketing services, technology development services, business process outsourcing services and a complete omni-channel technology ecosystem. The company provides these solutions and services to major brand names and other companies seeking to optimize every customer experience and enhance their traditional and online business channels. PFSweb supports organizations across various industries, including Procter & Gamble, L'Oreal, LEGO, Columbia Sportswear, Ricoh, Roots Canada Ltd., Diageo, BCBGMAXAZRIA, T.J. Maxx, the United States Mint, and many more. PFSweb is headquartered in Allen, TX with additional locations in Tennessee, Mississippi, Minnesota, Washington, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Canada, Belgium, London, Munich and India.
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Why E-mail Marketing Is Still A Must-Have Tool For Internet Marketing
Have you been using e-mail marketing all this time?
Has it been effective for you or are you struggling with its efficacy?
Well, if you think e-mail marketing is not at all an effective tool for internet marketing, then think again.
How to Find Success in LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a professional networking tool you can easily use to optimize your presence and reach out to a much wider market.
You can easily capitalize on the site's growing influence to the online world, so you can send your message across a broad audience.
How to Deal With Stress and Stay Productive
1. Always ask for help
Many new entrepreneurs and business people make a big mistake when it comes to asking for help, because they think that they should do certain projects on their own.
Tips For The Newbies: How To Start Blogging
Decide on the Niche
You have to decide on your niche. You simply cannot blog about nothing in particular.
Negative Thoughts You Need To Stop Thinking
When you're starting out in online marketing and yet you feel like you're not going anywhere, you may begin entertaining negative thoughts.
Well, don't be like that.
5 Important Skills You Should Learn To Be More Productive
1. Prioritize tasks
One of the effective ways to be productive is to line up your daily tasks.
Instead of crossing off random items on your to-do list, make sure that you start with what's important first.
What Are the Key Elements of an Effective Internet Marketing Plan?
Coming up with an internet marketing plan for your website and online business is no easy task.
But it doesn't mean it's not doable.
While working an effective plan takes a lot of time and effort, the pay-off is definitely worth it.
4 Must-Have Elements of Online Marketing
In internet marketing, there are literally hundreds of different strategies and methods you can use.
That's why it's important to know which method works and what doesn't for you.
These Procrastination Excuses Won't Work
You think your excuses are valid reasons to procrastinate?
Well, think again.
Here are some of the common excuses you should definitely avoid.
5 Factors of a Successful Online Marketing Strategy
Having a solid online marketing strategy in place is important to catapult your website to success and help increase your blog visitors.


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Eight prominent technology companies, bruised by revelations of government spying on their customers' data and scrambling to repair the damage to their reputations, are mounting a public campaign to urge President Obama and Congress to set new limits on government surveillance.
On Monday the companies, led by Google and Microsoft, presented a plan to regulate online spying and urged the United States to lead a worldwide effort to restrict it. They accompanied it with an open letter, in the form of full-page ads in national newspapers, including The New York Times,and a website detailing their concerns.
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It is the broadest and strongest effort by the companies, often arch rivals, to speak with one voice to pressure the government. The tech industry, whose billionaire founders and executives are highly sought as political donors, forms a powerful interest group that is increasingly flexing its muscle in Washington.
"It's now in their business and economic interest to protect their users' privacy and to aggressively push for changes," said Trevor Timm, an activist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation." The N.S.A. mass-surveillance programs exist for a simple reason: cooperation with the tech and telecom companies. If the tech companies no longer want to cooperate, they have a lot of leverage to force significant reform."
More from The New York Times:
Obama and Big Tech Companies to Push Coding Event for Students
Disruptions: At Your Door in Minutes, Delivered by Robot
GooglePuts Money on Robots, Using the Man Behind Android
The political push by the technology companies opens a third front in their battle against government surveillance, which has escalated with recent revelations about government spying without the companies' knowledge. The companies have also been making technical changes to try to thwart spying and have been waging a public-relations campaign to convince users that they are protecting their privacy.
"People won't use technology they don't trust," Brad Smith, Microsoft's general counsel, said in a statement. "Governments have put this trust at risk, and governments need to help restore it."
Apple, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, AOL and Linkedin joined Google and Microsoft in saying that they believed in governments' right to protect their citizens. But, they said, the spying revelations that began last summer with leaks of National Security Agency materials by Edward J. Snowden showed that "the balance in many countries has tipped too far in favor of the state and away from the rights of the individual."
The Obama administration has already begun a review of N.S.A. procedures in reaction to public outrage. The results of that review could be presented to the White House as soon as this week.
"Having done an independent review and brought in a whole bunch of folks — civil libertarians and lawyers and others — to examine what's being done, I'll be proposing some self-restraint on the N.S.A., and you know, to initiate some reforms that can give people more confidence," Mr. Obama said Thursday on the MSNBC program "Hardball."
While the internet companies fight to maintain authority over their customers' data, their business models depend on collecting the same information that the spy agencies want, and they have long cooperated with the government to some extent by handing over data in response to legal requests.
The new principles outlined by the companies contain little information and few promises about their own practices, which privacy advocates say contribute to the government's desire to tap into the companies' data systems.
(Read more: What companies are doing with your intimate social data)
"The companies are placing their users at risk by collecting and retaining so much information," said Marc Rotenberg, president and executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization. "As long as this much personal data is collected and kept bythese companies, they are always going to be the target of governmentcollection efforts."
For instance, internet companies store email messages, search queries, payment details and other personal information to provide online services and show personalized ads.
They are trying to blunt the spying revelations' effects on their businesses. Each disclosure risks alienating users, and foreign governments are considering laws that would discourage their citizens from using services from American internet companies. The cloud computing industry could lose $180 billion, or a quarter of its revenue, by 2016, according to Forrester Research.
(Read more: Why Online Privacy Is a Big Oxymoron)
Telecom companies, which were not included in the proposal to Congress, have had a closer working relationship with the government than the internet companies, such as longstanding partnerships to hand over customer information. While the internet companies have published so-called transparency reports about government requests, for example, the telecoms have not.
"For the phone companies," said Tim Wu, a professor at Columbia studying the internet and the law, "help with federal spying is a longstanding tradition with roots in the Cold War. It's another area where there's a split between old tech and new tech — the latter taking a much more libertarian position."
The new surveillance principles, the internet companies said, should include limiting governments' authority to collect users' information, setting up a legal system of oversight and accountability for that authority, allowing the companies to publish the number and nature of the demands for data, ensuring that users' online data can be stored in different countries and establishing a frame work to govern data requests between countries.
(Read more: NSA may havepenetrated internet cable links)
In a statement, Larry Page, Google's co-founder and chief executive, criticized governments for the "apparent wholesale collection of data, in secret and without independent oversight." He added, "It's time for reform and we urge the U.S. government to lead the way."
In their open letter, the companies maintain they are fighting for their customers' privacy. "We are focused on keeping users' data secure," the letter said,"deploying the latest encryption technology to prevent unauthorized surveillance on our networks, and by pushing back on government requests to ensure that they are legal and reasonable in scope."
The global principles outlined by the companies make no specific mention of any country and call on "the world's governments to address the practices and laws regulating government surveillance of individuals and access to their information." But the open letter to American officials specifically cites the United States Constitution as the guidepost for new restrictions on government surveillance.
(Read more: Google mulled ditching US after NSA scandal)
Chief among the companies' proposals is a demand to write "sensible limitations" on the ability of government agencies to compel internet companies to disclose user data, forbidding the wholesale vacuuming of user information.
"Governments should limit surveillance to specific known users for lawful purposes, and should not undertake bulk data collection of internet communications," the companies said.


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"Place, not race, may be larger determinant of health disparities."
"Community-based care models" are emerging rapidly, and this article by Natalie Wood-Wright of Johns Hopkins' Bloomberg School of Public Health underscores one of the reasons why. In community-based models, healthcare professionals bring healthcare to the people, not the other way around. It's healthcare outreach and these groups would do well to study home healthcare delivery to make sure they do it effectively and efficiently.
Example: Rather than hoping that an expectant mother will seek pre-natal care in a clinic (or at greater expense, in a hospital) and follow doctor's recommendations throughout the pregnancy, a community based care model employs a mobile healthcare worker in a home health care model to meet with the expectant mother, educate her on things like nutrition and pre-natal vitamins, and follow up with her regularly to monitor her progress. In such a model, compliance tends to be higher in part because the mother and healthcare provider develop a relationship in the mother's home, taking less time and expense for all, and the occurance of premature births is greatly mitigated. Premature babies are extremely expensive, consuming tremendous resources at the time of birth and for the rest of their lives. It's a simple model that shows terrific financial and health advantages to the familes and health systems alike.
Wood-Wright writes, "Where you live could play a larger role in health disparities than originally thought, according to a new study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health."
"Thomas LaVeist, lead author of the study and Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions and the William C. and Nancy F. Richardson Professor in Health Policy and Management at the Bloomberg School states, "By comparing black and white Americans who are exposed to the same set of socioeconomic, social and environmental conditions, we were better equipped to discern the impact of race on health-related outcomes and have concluded [that] social factors are essentially equalized when racial disparities are minimized."
While the study originated in a group at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that seeks to understand disparities in health among racial groups, a key finding is that where you are has more to do with your health and access to care than your race.
This post is not intended to weigh in on disparities in rate of disease or access to health care among races or ethnicities. Moreover, this post is intended to illuminate the fact that location--geography--has a tremendous impact on the health and well being of populations. Understanding where diseases occur as well as why they occur can allow Johns Hopkins and other health systems to design community based care programs that make an impact, improving the health of the populations they serve and reducing overall costs to the system.
Community based care models are driving the need for more advanced Care Coordination among providers and technology to enable it. Technology must address new complexities that are introduced with scheduling, route planning and mobility requirements. Community Based programs present great opportunities for providers to cooperate and deliver better services at lower costs. Home Health care agencies must coordinate with hospitals, and other services and systems must be developed to support coordinated networks of providers. Providers can expect that factors such as this and the rise of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) will drive the need for new technologies such as Ankota's XChange Care Coordination Portal.
To learn more about Care Coordination technology, Community Based Care Models, or Ankota's XChange Care Coordination Portal, visit http://www.ankota.com/care-coordination/


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The Causes and Outcomes of Coup during Civil WarWritten by Curtis Bell, Jun Koga Sudduth on October 1, 2015
Though approximately one in four coup attempts takes place during an ongoing civil war, scholars have not yet analyzed how the incidence of civil war affects coup attempts and outcomes.
Negotiating With Rebels: The Effect of Rebel Service Provision on Conflict NegotiationsWritten by Danielle F. Jung, Lindsay Heger on September 29, 2015
When rebels provide social services, do they have more leverage negotiating the terms of a peace deal? The literature suggests service-providing groups may, on average, have a wider base of support and a more centralized organizational structure.
Non-State Actors in Maritime SecurityWritten by Jens Vestergaard Madsen on August 27, 2015
As part of an ongoing lessons-learned project based on Oceans Beyond Piracy's work with the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, OEF Research is documenting the potential role of non-state actors in maritime security.
Non-State Actors in Maritime SecurityWritten by Jens Vestergaard Madsen on July 20, 2015
Non-state actors have a strong counter-piracy role for the maritime sector, potentially greater than the role they play in land-based problems. They can provide direct services, or serve as the coordinators for networked structures to address collective problems.
The Issue of Juvenile PiracyWritten by Jon Belish on June 15, 2015
This chapter was published as part of the book Prosecuting Maritime Piracy, editors Michael P. Scharf, Michael Newton, and Milena Sterio (Cambridge University
The State of Maritime Piracy 2014Written by Matthew R. Walje, Kellie Brandt, Peter Kerins, Megan Matthews, Tyler Maybee on June 10, 2015
This report is the fifth in a series by Oceans Beyond Piracy with support from OEF Research.These reports annually seek to assess the cost of maritime piracy - both economic and human - to the international community. Somali piracy off the Horn of Africa is one area of focus; following is piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
Social evolution in the shadow of asymmetrical relatednessWritten by Peter D. Taylor on April 29, 2015
The persistence of altruism and spite remains an enduring problem of social evolution. It is well known that selection for these actions depends on the structure of the population—that is, on actors' genetic relationships to recipients and to the 'neighbourhood' impacted by their actions.
Building a Business Ecosystem in Somalia | The Case for Business Associationson March 4, 2015
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Sherman Historical Society awards scholarship
The Sherman Historical Society (SHS) has awarded the Gloria A. Thorne Scholarship for 2009 to Zacharias Grob.
Zacharias is a graduate of New Milford High School and is now a sophomore at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, where he is studying political science and German. He hopes to pursue a career in international law.
The scholarship honors the effort of Gloria A. Thorne, one of the society's most dedicated volunteers, who has given freely of her time and energy to support and grow the Sherman Historical Society's vision and mission.
Mr. Grob was selected on the basis of his "significant and continuing volunteer activities on behalf of the society," said Liz Mard, president of the SHS.
The Sherman Historical Society provides the Gloria A. Thorne Scholarship to a high school senior or an individual furthering their undergraduate education in a four-year college who has volunteered or is currently volunteering their time and support to the society.


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Ex-county treasurer Sanchez to challenge Brown for city controller
Former Harris County treasurer Orlando Sanchez announced Monday he is running for Houston controller on a platform of bringing more transparency to the city's top financial office.
The controller acts as the city's chief financial officer, monitoring Houston's roughly $5 billion annual budget, and oversees its investment and debt portfolios. The office also conducts audits of city departments and federal grant programs, and manages sales of bonds.
Sanchez, a Republican, said in an interview that he wants to make the city's budget processes more transparent in part by moving more information online.
He also criticized the number of audits Controller Chris Brown has conducted during his first term in office as insufficient, and cited Hurricane Harvey relief funds as one of several things he thought have lacked accountability.
"There is nothing to hide when it comes to the public money," he said.
Sanchez served three terms as the county's treasurer before losing his reelection amid a Democratic wave in 2018. Prior to that, he served three terms on Houston city council before stepping down because of term limits. He also ran for mayor of Houston twice.
Sanchez's entry into the race came one hour before the deadline for candidates to file for this year's city elections, making him the only challenger to Brown, who first was elected in 2016.
During his tenure, Brown has been increasingly vocal about the city's budget deficits, and in June warned that the fiscal shortfalls could put public services, storm preparedness and infrastructure investments "in serious jeopardy."
"I'm excited to run on my record of defending taxpayer dollars and working to build a brighter financial future for all Houstonians," Brown said.
Brandon Rottinghaus, a political science professor at University of Houston, said Sanchez's name recognition and long history in local politics make him a legitimate challenger to Brown.
Still, Rottinghaus said it will be difficult for Sanchez to win in part because of the public's general lack of understanding or interest in the controller's duties.
Many voters place responsibility for the city's fiscal outlook on the mayor or other prominent figures, Rottinghaus said.
Sanchez may be able to tie his platform to the so-called "pay-to-play" issues that have dominated the mayoral race, Rottinghaus said, but it will be difficult to mobilize Republican voters in Democrat-heavy Houston.
"He would need a tremendous push from conservatives, and I just don't see that happening right now," Rottinghaus said.
Brown also downplayed the possibility of "pay-to-play" issues affecting the race.
"We have been very outspoken about all these issues, and will continue to be vocal on them," he said. "We've been a very independent office and I think we've been an honest broker in all of these type of situations."


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This is the pool at By the Sea Port Douglas. It is kept immaculately clean and is heated at a constant 29 degrees throughout the year.
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Rent and payment
The rent is charged per night in accordance with the starting and ending dates of the contract. The rent is to be paid in advance for the following month. The rental invoices are sent to the tenant by email and the due dates are clearly stated in the invoices. It is the responsibility of each tenant to make sure that the rent is paid in time.
A refundable deposit of SEK 2000 is always charged. For further information about the deposit and the deposit return, please see this link.
Short stay fee
Generally, KI Housing does not offer accommodation for shorter stays than one month. In exceptional cases, a non-refundable short stay fee is added for administrative and operative costs.
What does the rent include?
The rent includes water, heating and electricity. However, if the cost for electricity exceeds the cost of normal electricity consumption, this will be charged to the tenant. We therefore recommend you not to use additional radiators as these tend to affect the cost for electricity.
Payment methods
KI Housing provides several payment methods. The easiest way to pay your invoice is to pay it by card on your user account. If you do not have a card to pay with, we provide other payment methods as well. For information about how to pay, we refer to the information below.
Rent increases
The rent may be raised during the lease period due to increased costs and/or yearly rent increases from our landlords.
Bank and transfer charges
All bank or transfer charges are to be paid by the tenant. If KI Housing does not receive full payment as a result of deducted bank or transfer charges, the difference will be charged on the next rental invoice.
Rent reduction
The tenant will not receive a rent reduction for any period when the landlord carries out normal maintenance of the room/apartment/building, in connection with the extermination of pests or if the internet service is unstable or down.
Late payment
– Tenants who fail to pay in time will be charged a reminder fee of SEK 50.
– Tenants who repeatedly fail to observe the due dates will be given notice of termination of contract.
Online payment by card
How do I pay the rent by card?
You can pay your rental invoices by card on your user account.
Login to your user account and go to "View invoices and pay". Choose the invoice you want to pay from the list (the status of the invoice should be "outstanding") and go to "make payment".
Status of the invoice on the user account
Before paying an invoice by card, the status of the invoice will be "outstanding".
Once you have paid an invoice by card, the status will be changed to "pending" until the payment has gone through all systems involved.
The status of the invoice will finally change to "Complete" when we have received your payment. Note that this procedure may take several days.
What card can I use?
Credit and debit cards, such as VISA, Master and Maestro Cards, are accepted by KI Housing. Note that ICA Banken and some other banks do not provide Maestro cards that are approved for online payments.
What do I have to check before making an online payment?
– Your card must be activated for online payments.
– Your card must be valid.
– Your card must not have any security limits or restrictions (including geographical restrictions) that will stop you from paying your rent online.
– You must have sufficient funds in the account before paying.
– If you have the 3-D Secure/ Verified by Visa service in place, you must make sure that your code verification works in Sweden. Contact the card issuer for further information.
What else do I have to think of when making the payment?
You only have one try to pay online – once you have started the payment process you have to complete it.
If the payment is interrupted, you might no longer be able to pay the invoice and need to contact KI Housing to solve the problem.
Other payment methods
No payments in cash
Unfortunately, KI Housing does not accept any payments in cash. If you only have cash to pay with, you must go to a bank office to pay the invoice.
Important details when using our other payment methods
Please state the following information when using our other payment methods:
– Your name
– The invoice number (stated in the right corner of the invoice, marked "Invoice #")
If this information is not written in the payment details, KI Housing will not be able to track your payment.
Status of the payment on the user account
If you choose to use our other payment methods, the status of the invoice on your user account will be "outstanding" until KI Housing has received your payment.
Once your payment has gone through all systems involved, the status of the invoice will change to "complete". This procedure usually takes a couple of bank days up to a week (on rare occasions a bit longer) depending on what payment method you use.
Payment method: Internet bank transfer
If you have an Internet bank account, you can make an online transaction. If you choose this payment method, you must make sure that:
– The payment must be made in SEK
– You have to pay to the bank giro number (stated in the footer of the invoice and below)
– If you have a foreign internet bank, the IBAN- and SWIFT/BIC numbers must be used (stated in the footer of the invoice and below)
Payment method: bank office in Sweden
Swedish bank offices normally accept payments in cash or by card. When making a payment at the bank, you have to pay a considerable fee for this service.
Make sure that you bring your ID and that you pay to the bank giro number stated in the footer of the invoice and below.
Payment method: bank office abroad
If you prefer to go to a bank office in your home country or elseswhere to make your payment, you must make sure that:
– The payment must be made in SEK
– The IBAN- and SWIFT/BIC numbers must be used (stated in the footer of the invoice and below)
Payment method: shops
You can choose to make your payment in some shops that provide the service "Kassagirot". There are several shops in Stockholm and its suburbs that have this service. You will find a list of shops at this link.
The shops that give the service Kassagirot have certain regulations for how to handle transactions. The regulations may differ from shop to shop, so always check with the shop you choose what their specific regulations are. Normally you can only pay with a debit card, not with a credit card.
Note that you eed to bring the invoice and a valid ID when paying.
KI Housing – transfer details
Payee: Karolinska Institutet Housing, SE-171 65 Solna
Bankgiro: 310-8065
When paying from abroad you must use the following codes:
Problems with paying?
If you encounter any problems when paying, we refer to the information written on our FAQ-page where we have gathered the most common frequently asked questions regarding rent and payments.


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It was while we were on holiday at WorldMark Golden Beach that Hendrix first swam freestyle, unassisted. Likewise, it was on holiday with my family when I was a kid, that I learned how to row a boat, bait a hook & play euchre. They don't know it, but you're providing your kids with valuable life lessons on holidays!
As parents (& grandparents) we have much more time and energy to devote to nurturing our kids when we're on holidays. And it's very rarely that we consciously set out to 'teach' a lesson – it's just a natural result of spending family time in that relaxed state. Here's a few lessons kids learn on holiday:
How to make friends – This is a big one. Kids can gain a lot of confidence (not to mention those oh so important social skills) by making a new friend. Some kids are naturally outgoing, and make friends easily. Others, like Hendrix might need a little extra encouragement. As a wee bit of an overprotective mum, it's nice to be able to watch over him from a distance while he interacts with other kids. (I've often thought it might be nice to have cameras in the playground for this purpose, however I think this is the closest I'll get!).
Survival Skills – Yes, this sounds a little extreme (I'm an overprotective mum remember!) – but what I'm talking about are all those things we parents learned as a kids. If Hendrix is stuck in the middle of the ocean one day with only a rowboat, a fishing rod & some insane euchre enthusiasts – then I want him to know what to do! It doesn't really matter what those skills are, holidays are a great time to teach your kids all those special things that you know! The beauty of holidays is that kids start asking questions, and you have the time to answer them thoroughly. These conversations spark more ideas and memories that you can continue to share with them.
Budgeting – This is of course something that can be ongoing. Hendrix is not quite ready for pocket money, however on holiday he has a little budget which he can choose to spend on whatever he wants. Most times we might as well just call it a junk food budget. The lesson here is that he will generally blow it all at once and then we can get the junk food nightmare out of the way and enjoy our holiday. The beauty is that it makes him responsible for what he does with it. I'm pleased to say that last time he bought a 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' book instead – I'm more than happy to throw a little more into his budget if he chooses, of his own accord to buy a book!!! (If, like me, you want to avoid junk food on holidays, click here for my top tips on how to!).
The more I think about it, the more I realise it's time for another holiday. There's so much for Hendrix to learn! What did you learn on your childhood holidays? Do you share this with your kids?


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Teachers from California State University, Northridge visit Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
11 June 2018
"Three weeks at the Aga Khan Academy helped me begin to understand the school and its values. I learned that even when things look different, they are more similar than I might at first think. Particularly important, I learned that racism can be overcome. Respectful contact and interaction is a key. Knowledge and acceptance of difference is a key. Learning to see beyond skin color and dress is a key. Seeing a blue-eyed blond from Tajikistan, an African from northern Kenya, and a Muslim girl wearing a hijab crossing campus, arms linked, chatting happily provided me with hope for our human future."
– Professor Kathleen Rowlands, commenting on her experience at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Trading hemispheres, oceans, and cultures, two California State University, Northridge (CSUN) professors arrived at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa in May 2018. They visited for a three-week programme designed to provide professional development for the Academy's teachers and to learn more about the Academy and its teaching methodology.
Excited about her first trip to Africa, Professor Kathleen Rowlands remarked that she is always willing to meet new people and experience different cultures, because "the more people can learn about each other, the safer the planet can become." Her interests coalesce with the Academy's International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, which emphasises multicultural understanding and awareness. As a professor in secondary education, she has spent more than 20 years educating college students to teach high school English, directs the Cal State Northridge Writing Project, and teaches English Methods for credential candidates, as well as several courses in the English Education MA programme.
Focused on improving student literacy, this visit allowed Professor Rowlands an insight into the Academy's approach to teaching English and creative writing, and to discuss the latest research with the staff. The Academy in Mombasa provides students with an international standard of education, regardless of their socio-economic background, ethnicity, religion or gender. It's emphasis on critical thinking and inquiry-driven student learning reflects CSUN's own approach.
Brian Foley is also a CSUN Professor of Secondary Education and, as the Director of the Educational Technology Master of Arts programme, he has worked with hundreds of teachers on research related to educational technology. His own research looks at applications of technology for science education including gaming and game building for science learning. Professor Foley is particularly impressed with the Academy's diverse student population, its emphasis on training future leaders and on music, the latter being a subject that is increasingly finding less support due to budget constraints in California schools.
"This trip has been an amazing experience for me," said Professor Foley, after his first week in Mombasa. "I have been able to experience a new culture but at the same time find plenty of common ground with teachers who are facing many of the same challenges that we do in California."
This initiative is a result of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in January 2018 between the Academies and CSUN, that calls for collaboration between them in a broad range of activities in education, including lectures, research and training. This project is a result of the Agreement for Cooperation signed between the Ismaili Imamat and the State of California in 2009, whereby both express a commitment of their agencies and institutions to support partnerships in areas of mutual interest, including education, health science, disaster risk management and environmental responsibility.
CSUN currently partners with more than 100 institutions of higher education in 22 countries around the globe and attracts the second-largest international student population of any U.S. Master's-level institution. Its Michael D. Eisner College of Education College prepares quality educators, administrators and other professionals to serve the needs of the region. CSUN hopes to attract more international students to its programmes, and to expand partnerships with educational institutions of high calibre, such as the Academy, broadening opportunities for CSUN graduates to teach abroad. This collaboration with the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is the first one undertaken by CSUN on the African continent, and will broaden its knowledge of educational systems in other cultural environments.
The first week of this workshop already made an impact, said Bhagirathy Jhingran, the Academy's Head of Humanities Department and Geography teacher. "I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and got immersed in the workshop... It was a privilege for my department members to be a part of this workshop. Kathleen Rowlands was very engaging, alert, so well-equipped with materials, ideas, PowerPoints and her sense of humour. She is a powerhouse of ideas and experience. She gave us a 'feel good' factor as teachers and educators."
Duncan Makori, Chemistry and Science Teacher has been just as enthusiastic, remarking on the calm and thoughtful influence of Professor Brian Foley. "His approach to the goals, trends and techniques for teaching in the digital age is commendable." He added, "I look back with appreciation for his brilliance in integrating technology in teaching and learning and am already implementing this in my classes. I hope the Academy, in partnership with CSUN, will bring him back as this will help the whole faculty grow professionally and thus improve teaching and learning."
Jonathon Marsh, Global Manager for Professional Development at the Aga Khan Academies, acknowledged the rewards of the programme. "Having an opportunity to host CSUN faculty members at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa has proven to be a very rewarding experience for everyone involved. Having educators come together to share expertise and benefit from a wide array of professional experiences, forged in different national and cultural contexts, is a great example of how pluralism can serve to benefit all. I know the Academy teachers greatly value the practical knowledge and advice they have received from the CSUN Faculty, and by all accounts the visiting faculty members themselves have had a chance to learn and expand their understanding of how good practice may need to be modified and adapted to suit new contexts."
Partnerships such as the one with CSUN will allow the Academy to maintain its high standards while providing international exposure and experience for CSUN teachers. As Professor Foley noted, "The faculty welcomed me into their classroom, including offering to co-teach their lessons with me. This is a great opportunity for me to learn how the teachers engage their high performing students with the IB curriculum."
In his 2008 Peterson lecture, the Aga Khan noted that "In a world of rapid change, an agile and adaptable mind, a pragmatic and cooperative temperament, a strong ethical orientation – these are increasingly the keys to effective leadership." The emphasis on developing culturally sensitive, ethical leaders who can enact positive change in their societies is a hallmark of the Academies. This focus, not found in most schools in other parts of the world, provided an interesting and different perspective to the CSUN professors.
By Nazim Karim


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From London to Anywhere Weekend Breaks by Train
With five main train stations serving every part of the UK, from the tip of Cornwall to the far reaches of the Scottish highlands, London weekend breaks by train is one of the most viable options for an affordable and enjoyable weekend away from the city. Aside from train links across England, Scotland and Wales, Eurostar trains leave regularly from London St Pancras to Paris, Brugge and Brussels.
South West trains usually leave from Waterloo Station and travel to destinations across the south coast of England including Bournemouth, Penzance ans St Ives, all wonderful options for London weekend breaks by train. The south coast and the south west of England offers rugged coastline, roilling countryside and marvellous cream teas.
Heading north, National Express East Coast trains leave from Kings Cross and head to staions including Leeds, York and Newcastle. Party lovers head north for a little bit of drinking and some northern banter.
Local services from London for weekend breaks by train serve the likes of Brighton, the wonderful Norfolk broads and the Home Counties. At less than an hours train trip from the centre of London, cities like Oxford and Cambridge are wonderful in summer months when students have cleared up their satchels for the year.
Those with a bit more time to spare have easy access to the continent with a Eurostar train to Lille taking as little as 80 minutes. You could be sipping Champagne and eating croissants in the north of France within a matter of hours.


text: Mary Peckham Magray argues that the Irish Catholic cultural revolution in the nineteenth century was spearheaded not by male elites, as previous scholarship has claimed, but rather by those most overlooked and underestimated women in Ireland: the nuns. Once thought to be merely passive servants of the male clerical hierarchy, women's religious orders were in fact at the very centre of the creation of a devout Catholic culture in Ireland. Magray's innovative work challenges some of most widely held assumptions of social history in nineteenth century Ireland.


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Countdown continues
First came the 100 day count down, then the 99 days and then 98 days till the election.
The media is trying to create a frenzy with a daily count down, but the fixed term parliament already feels like a long election campaign for us street-pounding candidates and with another three months to go, let's just hope our voters don't tune out.
A picture says 100 words
I stepped out of my constituency of Wealden to support a fellow candidate who has served their community for five years and is seeking re-election. I was not surprised that behind every door I knocked on, residents knew of the solid public service that their MP had been delivering, she had great name recognition.
This is in stark contrast to recognition of all the political party leaders. This weekend I was not only armed with my paper and pen to mark voting intentions, but also had a flyer with the faces of all the political parties and it came in handy.
After speaking to several residents who had never bothered to vote, my hopes were raised when I interrupted one lady with a bright and breezy "can I ask you how you voted in the last election?" After her initial shock at being door stepped she identified her MP, but couldn't remember which party she had voted for.
As I went through the options, it soon dawned on me, that my snazzy photo flyer would help and it did. She identified her preferred leader, but was now going to switch her vote to another party leader. Nothing unusual in that you might think, until I had to explain which party each leader actually represented. Just another 98 days to go and I wonder what impact the impending political campaign will have on those who are already disengaged.
Snowfall – the season candidates dread
Back in Wealden, as the snow begins to fall and the team dreams of hot drinks and how many gloves you can actually wear and still hold a pen and write down voting intentions, we take a break for a spot of fundraising and a membership drive.
This time it was a curry night in Forest Row and demand for tickets was twice that of the restaurant's capacity. Not just supporters had bought tickets, but also undecided voters and I knew I had to deliver a punchy speech but also manage the crowd as questions were flung from all directions on Greece and the EU referendum, Barack Obama's visit to Saudia Arabia and permeable paving stones in flood risk areas.
Coming close to losing my voice (speaking to a room of close to 90 people debating or eating – note to self, buy a microphone) I left the warm restaurant another day done – and the countdown continues.
Nus Ghani is standing for the Conservative Party in Wealden, East Sussex at this year's general election. You can follow her on Twitter @Nus_Ghani or go to www.nusghani.org.uk


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I was interviewed recently by journalist Chelsea Hawkins about my latest Book, "Our Entitled Children: An American Tiger Mom's Story." The article was printed this week in two publications, and will be featured by the Huffington Post in the near future.
As you may know, I wrote the book in response to Amy Chua's book, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother." If you follow my blog (and clearly you do if you are reading this right now), Twitter, or Facebook pages, then you also know how ridiculous I found Chua's book to be. Writing this responsorial book in two weeks was not a difficult task, but rather something I felt compelled to do.
Parenting, as we well know, is a task that does not come with a handbook. We do our very best, often learning by trial and error, sometimes from other's successes and mistakes, and we find a parenting style that works for us as a family. We go through all of this with the hope that our children will grow up to be independent, self-sufficient, successful, and good human beings. Sure, everyone parents differently; but I genuinely disagree with Chua's style and I had to say something! "Our Entitled Children: An American Tiger Mom's Story" directly discusses Chua's controversial and infamous views.
Through Hawkin's article in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, my wish is to open up a dialogue between parents about different parenting styles. Take a minute to read the article, and if you have any input, criticism, and thoughts I would love to hear them! As always, thank you for reading my blog!
This post first appeared on Merit Educational Consultants, Llc, please read the originial post: here


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May 17-23, 2015 is National and State of TN Public Works Week and Public Works Week in Metro Nashville and Davidson County!!!
RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1439 was approved on April 8 proclaiming the week of May 17-23, 2015, as Public Works Week in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. Governor Bill Haslam also issued a proclamation for the State of Tennessee recognizing Public Works Week in Tennessee.
Since 1960, APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North America, more than 28,000 members in the US and Canada use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of the contribution of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating the heart of our local communities and building the quality of life.
This year's theme, "Community Begins Here" speaks to the essential nature of Public Works in support of every day quality of life.
Metro Nashville Public Works is made up of approximately 350 employees who work daily to make life better for those who live, work, and visit Nashville.
Some recent accomplishments include:
Pictured Right: Metro Public Works Engineering Staff members Chip Knauf, Lauren Netherton, Mike Hirtzer, and Don Reid with Governor Haslam and others; National Public Works Week in Tennessee photo.
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The Omega 8008Cx Nutrition Center Masticating Juicer is equipped with a powerful motor to thoroughly chew up plant fibers to fully extract vitamins, enzymes, and minerals from fruits, vegetables and wheatgrass. The unit's dual-stage juicing system ensures maximum efficiency, while its low rotation speed of 80 RPMs means no foaming, no clogging, and no heat build-up. Other highlights include a high juice yield with very dry pulp, an automatic pulp-ejection function for continuous juicing, heavy-duty construction, four stabilizing feet, and quiet operation. Easy to assemble, operate, and clean. Nutrition Centers are not just for juicing; they turn nuts into nut butter, extrude pasta, grind coffee and spices, mince herbs and garlic, make baby food, and whip up soy milk in a flash. Use Nutrition Centers to make delicious healthy drinks and snacks everyone will love. The UL- and cUL-approved masticating juice extractor measures 14-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches. What is a Certified Reconditioned Omega product? Our reconditioned products are carefully inspected by the manufacturer to ensure the same quality and durability you'd expect from a brand new machine. Thorough testing is done on all machine parts and functions. Any parts that do not meet our high quality standards are reconditioned or replaced with new parts. Includes a 12 year manufacturers warranty. •Omega reconditions & certifies every unit, ships in the same box as a new unit w/the same accessories •Includes a 15 year manufacturer's warranty •Exclusive "Dual Stage" Masticating Extraction, SS mesh juicing screen •Low speed juicing prevents oxidation on degradation of juice, no foaming or clogging.
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