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Bánhidy Antal (utóbb Bánhidi, született Mudris) (Szatmárnémeti, 1902. december 23. – Budapest, 1994. március 18.) Széchenyi-díjas (1992) magyar gépészmérnök, repülőgép-tervező és pilóta. Több kiemelkedő repülési teljesítmény fűződik a nevéhez, legismertebb repülőgépe a Gerle.

Élete
A Szatmárnémeti Református Gimnáziumban érettségizett. 1920-ban a Szamoson átúszva jutott Magyarországra a Romániához csatolt országrészből. Budapesten beiratkozott a Budapesti Műszaki Egyetem Gépészmérnöki Karára.

Az egyetemen jelentkezett pilóta-tanfolyamra. Az 1921-ben a Lampich Árpád, Maier József, Kintses László és Rotter Lajos által megszervezett Műegyetemi Sportrepülő Egyesület (MSrE) alapító tagjai között volt. Az MSrE az 1920-as évektől a második világháború végéig a magyar repülés egyik központja volt, az egyesület műhelyében és tervezőirodájában több sikeres vitorlázó és motoros repülőgépet terveztek és építettek. Bánhidi az MSrE tervezőirodáját és műhelyét nyolc évig irányító Lampich Árpád mellett ismerkedett meg a repülőgép-tervezéssel és építéssel. A műhely irányítását Lampichtól Bánhidi vette át 1929-ben.

1927-ben Lampich Árpáddal közösen tervezett és épített gépet. A 62,5 kW-os WM–Siemens SH–11 motorral felszerelt BL–6 (BL – Bánhidi–Lampich) volt az első magyarországi kétüléses iskolagép. Szintén Bánhidi részvételével készült el 1928-ban a BL–5, egy 88,2 kW-os Bristol Lucifer motorral felszerelve.

1929-ben Bánhidi Lampich L–2 Róma könnyű túragépével Svédországba, Stockholmba repült, ahol a géppel részt vett az egyetemi hallgatók repülőgép-kiállításán. A mindössze 13 kW (18 LE) teljesítményű – kettőzött gyújtási rendszerrel sem rendelkező – Thoroczkay-motorral felszerelt géppel 5000 km-es utat tett meg, ebből 150 km-t tenger felett.

A Lampich-gépekkel szerzett tapasztalatok alapján kezdett neki egy új könnyű többcélú sportrepülőgép megtervezéséhez, melyet iskolagépként, műrepülésre és túrarepülőgépként is lehetett használni. A gépet a Magyar Aero Szövetség rendelte meg és támogatta a tervezését és építését 20 ezer pengővel. A gép 1930 nyarán készült el, berepülését szeptember 4-én ő végezte el az érdi sportrepülőtéren. A gépet az érdi repülőtábor zárásakor Gömbös Gyuláné részvételével megtartott névadó ünnepségen Gerlének nevezték el. Első példányába egy 70 kW (100 LE) teljesítményű öthengeres Genet Major csillagmotort szereltek. A sikeres konstrukció ellenére összesen 10 darabot építettek belőle, mivel az állami hivatalok a Weiss Manfréd Művek konkurens iskola-repülőgépét, a WM–10-est preferálták.

1931-ben Bánhidi az óceánrepülésre készülő Endresz György és Magyar Sándor mellett volt vezető tanácsadó. Az ő javaslatára választották ki a repülésre a Lockheed Sirius 8A gépet, majd részt vett annak óceánrepülésre történő átalakításában.

A Gerle gépcsalád legismertebb tagjával, a HA-AAI lajstromjelű Gerle 13-mal 1933. február 19. – március 24. között Bánhidi Bisits Tibor pilótával körberepülte a Földközi-tengert. Az út során 100 óra 22 perc repülési időt teljesítettek, ezalatt 12 258 km-t tettek meg. A repülőút során üzemanyaggal a Shell támogatta Bánhidiékat, míg logisztikai hátteret az észak-afrikai olasz intézmények nyújtottak. Az út során az egyiptomi piramisok között repülő Gerle 13-asról Almásy László készített felvételeket. Az eseményről Bánhidi A Gerle 13 útja címmel könyvet írt.

Még ugyanannak az évnek a nyarán a Gerle 13-mal Magyarországról Észak-Európába és Nagy-Britanniába repült. A London–Debrecen útvonalon a gép kategóriájában távolsági rekordot állított fel.

A Gerle 13-mal 1937-ben Dél-Amerikában térképészeti feladatokat hajtott végre. A két hónapos út során 17 ezer km-t tett meg.

1936–1937 között a bécsújhelyi repülőgépgyárban dolgozott, ahol akkor Lampich Árpád volt a műszaki igazgató. 1937-től 1940-ig a Budapesti Műszaki Egyetem Gépszerkezettani Tanszékének munkatársa volt.
Katonai szolgálatát vadászrepülőként teljesíti: főhadnagyi rangot ér el.

A 40-es években a MALERT-nél volt főpilóta polgári alkalmazásban. 1942-ben a Héjjas Iván által kezdeményezett MALERT-perben koholmányok alapján hűtlenséggel vádolták, és több pilótatársával együtt letartóztatták. A hadbírósági tárgyaláson mindnyájukat felmentették.

Tartalékos repülő hadnagyként részt vett a felvidéki és kárpátaljai katonai műveletekben, ahol Fiat CR.42-es vadászrepülőgéppel repült. A háború későbbi részében Ju 52-n is repült. Jelentős szerepe volt a visszacsatolt Észak-Erdély légiposta rendszerének kialakításában.

Galéria

1945–1950 között a Közlekedési Minisztériumban a légügyi főosztályon dolgozott repülőgép-tervezőként. Szerepet játszott a második világháború utáni polgári légiforgalom megszervezésében. Ő repülte be a Magyarországra érkezett Li–2 utasszállító repülőgépek első átvett példányait. 1950-ben szakítania kellett a repüléssel. Ezt követően nyugdíjba vonulásáig a Járműfejlesztési Intézetben dolgozott rajzellenőrként. Nyugdíjba vonulása után gyümölcs- és virágtermesztéssel foglalkozott.

1992-ben életműve elismeréseként, a magyar óceánrepülés műszaki előkészítésében kifejtett tevékenységéért Széchenyi-díjat kapott.

1994-ben hunyt el. Sírja a Kerepesi temetőben található. Szülővárosában, Szatmárnémetiben, a Kölcsey Ferenc Református Gimnázium falán 2007-ben emléktáblát avattak tiszteletére. Egy tájékoztató tábla (nem pedig emléktábla) lett elhelyezve Budapest XIV. kerületében tiszteletére az Amerikai út 44. számú ház kerítésén.

Könyvei
A Gerle 13 útja, Budapest, 1939
Repülőgépem Dél-Amerika felett
Pilóta lettem
Harc a levegőért
Mese a gerlékről

Jegyzetek

Források
Hármashatárhegy Alapítvány
Bánhidi Antal életrajza a Magyar Közlekedési Közművelődésért Alapítvány honlapján
Fénykép a Kerepesi temetőben található sírjáról
A Goldtimer Alapítvány által újraépített Gerle

1902-ben született személyek
1994-ben elhunyt személyek
Magyar repülőgép-tervezők
Magyar pilóták
Széchenyi-díjasok
Magyar gépészmérnökök
Szatmárnémetiek
Családi nevüket magyarosított személyek

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Reddingsbrigade Noordwijk is an association of and for members. On March 9, 2021, the association will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Since our establishment, we have contributed to safe recreation by the sea on and around Noordwijk beach. We do this at a high, (semi-)professional level, in cooperation with other (emergency) organizations.
The Noordwijk Rescue Brigade works 'preventively' and 'repressively, correctively' on safety at sea. Preventive tasks include training (including swimming, Lifesaving), exercises, information and beach supervision (including patrols on the beach and sea). The so-called repressive, corrective and corrective tasks range from assistance and first aid, searching for and receiving foundlings and missing persons to rescue at sea (Search and Rescue; SAR).
In Noordwijk, you can enjoy a safe recreational time by the sea throughout the year. Inhabitants of Noordwijk, especially children, can swim in the swimming pool and in the sea. Through information and courses, they are aware of the dangers of the sea and know how to prepare themselves for a visit to the beach.
Preventing and fighting drowning (through training, information and education, (water) assistance and disaster relief)
100 years of Rescue Brigade Noordwijk
Over the past century, the Reddingsbrigade Noordwijk has earned its place in society. Many members from Noordwijk and surroundings have been trained from swimmer to lifeguard and then to lifeguard on the 13 km long beach of our beautiful resort. The lifeguard stands for safety at sea, on the beach and in the dunes. All volunteers were and still are ready to rescue people and animals in need.
Read here more about the 100th anniversary of Reddingsbrigade Noordwijk.
Rescue Brigade Noordwijk was founded on Wednesday, March 9, 1921, during a meeting of the People's Union against Alcohol Abuse. The founding committee consisted of Burgermeerster van Panhuys and C. Hermanides, among others. A lecture was given by Mr. Meyerink of the Royal Dutch Association for the Rescue of Drowning Persons. "The rescue of drowning persons" was the central topic.
The objective was: "To place themselves at the service of drowning and shipwrecked persons and to provide practical assistance to all who need it as a result of accidents".
To achieve this objective, exercises would be held in swimming and swimming rescue and also first aid. Demonstrations, courses and lectures and stationing of rescue equipment were to be held. Twenty-two people immediately signed up (17 gentlemen and 5 ladies).
The Founding Board:
Chairman. C. Hermanides (physician)
Secretary G. Eskens (schoolmaster)
Treasurer. C. den Hollander (carpenter)
Member J. van Kan (blacksmith)
Member J. v. Beelen (profession unknown)
Honorary chairman: Jhr. W.C. van Panhuys
The rescue brigade immediately joined the Royal Dutch Association for the Rescue of Drowning Persons. The contribution was set at fl 2,50.
Reason for founding
The impetus for its establishment found its cause in:
The many drowning accidents at sea in earlier years, but particularly of the drowning of 15-year-old Girl Scout Jessey Staverman on Saturday, August 7, 1920.
The grounding of the Katwijk lugger KW 47 on 23 November 1919 and the capsizing of the lifeboat due to a grounding sea caused three rescuers to drown (Leendert Hellenberg, Hendrik Vink and Jan Cramer). Jan van Kan was the skipper of the second attempt which succeeded.
Man vs. Woman
Learning to swim and swim rescue got its follow up in guarding the beach.
In the summer of 1921, only the men of the NRB run lifeguard, the ladies start in 1928.

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Which ADCC Double Champion Had The Hardest Journey?
Earning a place on the podium at an ADCC World Championship is an incredible feat and only a select few grapplers will ever earn the status of champion at the prestigious event. Even rarer still are those that manage to conquer their weight-class and the vaunted absolute division in the very same edition. Earning the title of ADCC Double Champion is so difficult in fact that only seven men and two women have accomplished this in 22 years of competition. Today we're looking to find out who out of these nine people had the tallest mountain to climb.
The only women who have managed to win two titles in a single event were Juliana Borges and Hannette Staack in 2005 and 2007 respectively, although they were also the only times this has ever been possible. prior to 2005 there were no women's brackets at all at ADCC and in every event since, there have only been two women's brackets with no absolute division. Sadly, considering that women's divisions are also limited to 8 competitors instead of the 16 for men, this also means that neither woman could be considered as having the hardest run to ADCC Double Champion. Not to take anything away from either woman as they both had phenomenal careers but due to the size of the field, they both had two less matches than most of the men in the running.
Mario Sperry
The first ever edition of ADCC took place in 1998 and saw Mario Sperry conquer both the 99kg category and the absolute division, becoming the first man to achieve this feat. He had to overcome Mohammed Saleh, Larry Parker, Renato Verissimo and Ricardo Almeida in his own division, followed by Oleg Taktarov, Simon Siasi and Ricardo Morais in the absolute division. Like the two women double champions, Sperry's run also suffers from less matches than the modern ADCC Double Champion would have, and the strength of his competition was not as impressive as later years either.
Sperry's biggest challenges in his weight-class came from Verissimo and Almeida, both well-respected BJJ competitors at the time who would go on to have decent MMA careers, much like Sperry himself. In the absolute division he faced off against a man who had already started his MMA career, Elite Judoka and Sambist Oleg Taktarov. His final two matches were against men who outweighed him, but the difference in general grappling skill between Sperry and Siasi and Morais was significant enough that he looked sure to become the first ADCC double champion.
It would be another two ADCC events before "The Smashing Machine" became the next double champion and he did it by entering the heaviest weight-class available. Kerr had an incredibly hard opening match against a young Josh Barnett followed by a comparatively easy match against journeyman MMA fighter, Anthony Netzler. The final two matches in his bracket however, were against two legends of BJJ in Rigan Machado and Ricco Rodriguez, it's a testament to just how good of a wrestler that Kerr was at the time that he was able to outwork both of these men back-to-back.
His run in the absolute division in 2000 was just as impressive, as Kerr had to defeat Leo Vieira in his opening match and while this was no mean feat, it's worth considering that Kerr had more than a 20kg weight advantage. He then came up against an NCAA Division 1 wrestler a little closer to his size in the 99kg Mike Van Arsdale, followed by two men who had already earned three ADCC medals between them in the first two editions. Both Ricardo Almeida and Sean Alvarez had spent a great deal of time training under Renzo Gracie, but only Alvarez was in the same weight-class as Kerr.
Ricardo Arona
Arona faced an unusual challenge in his first match at 99kg against Ruslan Mashurenko, a Ukrainian Judoka who was just coming off an Olympic Bronze Medal performance the year before ADCC 2001. Shortly after that he came up against a complete stylistic change in the form of Renato "Babalu" Sobral, who was around twenty fights deep into his MMA career and had just won the Brazilian National Wrestling Championship for the third consecutive time. After that, he had a tough Semi-Final against Norwegian BJJ black belt, John-Olav Einemo, who remains the only man to ever beat Roger Gracie at ADCC, en route to winning the following edition in the same weight class. The final was then against a man who features heavily in this list, Ricardo Almeida.
In the opening round of the absolute, Arona would face a bigger wrestler in Roger Neff but much like Sperry in parts of his absolute run, the skill gap was clearly in Arona's favor. Next up was an 88kg Saulo Ribeiro, someone Arona would have the weight advantage over but seeing as he came into this tournament off the back of four straight IBJJF World Championships and had picked up his third ADCC medal earlier that day, Ribeiro was not an easy match for anyone. Then came the hulking Vitor Belfort, only 24 at the time and incredibly athletic, "the phenom" was already a black belt in both Judo and BJJ. The final was a difficult one against the legendary Jean-Jacques Machado, but considering he won silver at 77kg during the tournament, the weight advantage was a significant factor for Arona.
Roger Gracie
It wasn't until ADCC 2005 that Roger Gracie would earn his place as a double champion and he remains the only person to ever submit all eight of his opponents on the way there. His first match at 99kg was against the overmatched Justin Garcia before he came up against one of the more creative grapplers around at the time, the Octopus Guard inventor Eduardo Telles. After this came Gracie's most difficult match of his weight-class against the BJJ legend with the unpassable guard, Xande Ribeiro. In the final he came up against BJJ and Luta Livre black belt, Alexandre "Cacareco" Ferreira, who was only a few years into his MMA career at the time.
His absolute run started with a match against Shinya Aoki who despite being an incredible grappler, was outweighed by more than 20kg in an uphill battle. At the time of the match, Aoki was only 5 fights into an MMA career that still continues today after more than 50 fights and five title-reigns in four different promotions. Gracie's Quarter-Final match was against the heavier Fabricio Werdum, who had already won seven IBJJF and two ADCC World Championship medals in the four years prior to this fight. Following this, Gracie would have a rematch with Xande Ribeiro before having to take on Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza in the final, only a year after the famous IBJJF World Championship final where he beat Roger with a broken arm.
Braulio Estima
Estima is the joint-lightest male ADCC double champion and his first match in the 88kg bracket came against Yuji Arai and the Japanese grappler wasn't much match for Estima. The next match was the one that looked the most difficult for Estima at the time, against the rather unheralded James Brasco, a NCAA Division 1 wrestler and BJJ Brown belt. His Semi-Final match came against a young Rafael Lovato Jr, at a time when he had only just won his first IBJJF World Championship out of an eventual four. The final saw Estima become the only man on this list to beat one of the others in his journey to double gold as he submitted Andre Galvao with an Inverted Triangle Choke.
His opening absolute match saw him at a weight disadvantage of around 20kg against the Finnish BJJ brown belt, Janne-Pekka Pietilainen. Next he fought against Marcelo Garcia, who had already won three of his four ADCC world championships at 77kg and was widely known for beating bigger men in the absolute division. He went back to fighting bigger men again for his final two fights against Vinny Magalhaes and Xande Ribeiro, the bronze and gold medallists of that year's 99kg bracket respectively.
Andre Galvao
The very next edition of ADCC in 2011 saw Andre Galvao earn his place among this list and set up the start of his four-fight dynasty as ADCC Superfight champion. His first match in the 88kg bracket was Don Ortega, a NCAA Division 2 All-American and experienced BJJ competitor who Galvao beat on points. Next up was Gunnar Nelson, the future UFC fighter who had only had 9 fights at this point in time. His Semi-Final match came against the elite no-gi grappler Pablo Popovitch who had already won 3 IBJJF no gi World Championships and 3 ADCC medals. The final match was a huge challenge as he met Rousimar Palhares, who had already heel-hooked all 3 of his opponents in just over 10 minutes collectively.
Galvao's opening match of the absolute division was against the 99kg Japanese wrestler Shinso Anzai and although he was an unusual stylistic challenge, he didn't last long. Galvao then came up against Sergio Moraes who was on absolute fire in 2011, winning five medals at major IBJJF tournaments that year. The two competitors were the same weight and Moraes and was only a few months away from his UFC debut at the time. In the Semi-Final match he faced the criminally underrated Murilo Santana who was one of the best pressure-passers of that generation despite only being 77kg, and was notoriously difficult to submit. The final saw a rematch of his clash with Popovitch where Galvao went one better and managed to submit him in just over 3 minutes to finish his run.
Gordon Ryan
We had to wait eight long years until ADCC 2019 when the seventh double champion would claim his spot on the list. Ryan's first 99kg match was against Australian black belt Ben Hodgkinson and it was over and done with in under 2 minutes. Next up was Tim Spriggs, who had just won the IBJJF no gi World Championship in 2018 after four years competing at black belt. His final two matches were against his two biggest challenges in the bracket as he faced a four time IBJJF no gi World Champion in Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa, and Vinicius "Trator" Ferreira, who had only just beaten Keenan Cornelius to take gold at the IBJJF no gi Pan-Ams.
The opening round of the absolute division gave Ryan a last-minute addition to the 88kg bracket in Pedro Marinho, who was clearly overmatched against him. Next up was Ryan's teammate Garry Tonon who had earned his first ADCC medal at 77kg earlier that day. Ryan's Semi-Final match was against another 77kg competitor and fellow leglock expert, Lachlan Giles. While Giles made a phenomenal run through the absolute bracket to finish with a bronze medal, he couldn't get past Ryan. This set up a final match where Ryan was the smaller man for the first time, against Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida. Buchecha is the single-greatest IBJJF competitor in history, racking up an incredible total of 13 gold medals alongside his 2 ADCC World Championships, making this the most difficult final match of all time.
Of course, the answer will always be a subjective one but Mario Sperry's run to double gold took one less match than the other 6 men and of course, the strength of competition has improved greatly over the last two decades. Mark Kerr faced difficult opposition the whole way through his run but something has to be said for the fact that he was the bigger man in most of his absolute matches, and even outweighed most of his own division at nearly 120kg of pure muscle. Arona had a very tough weight-class to get through but he was relatively fortunate in the absolute division that he enjoyed the size advantage over half his opponents after a less-competitive opening round.
Roger Gracie had one of the most difficult absolute runs outside of Aoki, but his bracket was not as difficult as most of the other men on this list, other than his Semi-Final against Xande Ribeiro. Galvao also had a nice start to his weight-class and was fortunate that he only fought one man bigger than him in the absolute division too. Gordon Ryan had a very difficult weight-class but enjoyed a huge weight advantage in 3 of his 4 absolute matches and despite the epic final matchup against Buchecha, it isn't quite enough to declare him as having the most difficult route to double gold.
That accolade goes to Braulio Estima.
The Brazilian grappler faced Rafael Lovato Jr at the height of his powers and beat Galvao in the final of his weight-class, who would only lose one more ADCC match before his dominant run as Superfight Champion. But the true difference is in the absolute division. Estima only had the weight advantage in one fight, against one of the only grapplers for whom weight means absolutely nothing, Marcelo Garcia. Not only did he have to overcome 20kg in his first fight, but his final two matches were against men who had just finished proving themselves two of the best grapplers a whole weight-class above him.
Do you think one of the other 8 ADCC Double Champions had a tougher road than Estima? If so, sound off in the comments below!
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Wow very cool article with a very reasonable conclusion. Could have used a bit more detail on the matches though, kind of felt like reading the results card. Submission? Points? Last minute? Stubborn?
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Brexit deal agreed: The most extraordinary quotes from 4.5 years of negotiations
Watch: Boris Johnson announces post-Brexit trade deal with EU
The news that four and a half years of complicated and painful Brexit negotiations had finally come to a successful conclusion came in a four-word tweet.
A picture of a jubilant Boris Johnson, thumbs raised and grinned spread across his face, was posted under a simple announcement: the deal is done.
The deal is done. pic.twitter.com/zzhvxOSeWz
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 24, 2020
Long before the result of the 2016 referendum was confirmed, the issue of Brexit was fiery and divisive.
These are some of the most striking quotes of the Brexit saga:
Boris Johnson in 2018. (PA)
Boris Johnson, foreign secretary, July 2017
"There is no plan for no deal, because we're going to get a great deal."
Former International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has been a life long supporter of Brexit. (PA)
Liam Fox, international trade secretary, July 2017
"The free trade agreement that we will have to come to with the European Union should be one of the easiest in human history."
Theresa May was ultimately unable to get her vision of Brexit through parliament. (PA)
Prime minister Theresa May, December 2017
"Of course, nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. There is, I believe, a new sense of optimism now in the talks, and I fully hope and expect that we will confirm the arrangements I have set out today in the European Council later this week."
Donald Trump was a big supporter of Brexit. (AP)
US president Donald Trump, January 2018
"Would it be the way I negotiate? No, I wouldn't negotiate it the way it's (being) negotiated… I would have had a different attitude. I would have said that the European Union is not cracked up to what it's supposed to be. I would have taken a tougher stand in getting out."
David Davis supported a hard Brexit right from the beginning. (PA)
David Davis, resigning from the position of Brexit secretary, July 2018
"It seems to me that the national interest requires a secretary of state in my department that is an enthusiastic believer in your approach, and not merely a reluctant conscript."
Dominic Raab resigned from May's cabinet but has been given a leading role in Johnson's government. (PA)
Dominic Raab, resigning from the position of Brexit Secretary, November 2018
"I cannot in good conscience support the terms proposed for our deal with the EU."
Nicola Sturgeon's SNP have always opposed Brexit. (PA)
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon commenting on Theresa May's Brexit deal, December 2018
"It was a wee bit nebulous. There's not a lot of detail there."
Boris Johnson, as Conservative Party leadership candidate, June 2019
"It is vital that we are prepared for a no-deal outcome if we are going to get the deal that we need. I don't think that is where we are going to end up, I think it is a million-to-one against."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson November 2019
"Whack it in the microwave, gas mark… I'm not very good at cooking… Gas mark 4. Prick the lid. Put it in, and then we can get on… we can put this deal through parliament."
Read more: Pound higher as investors weigh up 'landmark' UK-EU trade deal
Although Nigel Farage never held any official government role his influence on Brexit cannot be denied. (PA)
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, December 2019
"The 'oven-ready' deal will give us indigestion for years and years and years, so I'm very, very disappointed in this direction they're taking."
Johnson's Get Brexit Done slogan carried him to a massive victory in the 2019 general election. (PA)
Prime minister Boris Johnson, December 2019
"Let's get Brexit done."
"I do think we need to be very, very clear, there is now a strong possibility – a strong possibility – that we will have a solution that is much more like an Australian relationship with the EU than a Canadian relationship with the EU."
Shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband, December 2020
"(Boris Johnson) has been cavalier. This is a man who is cavalier with our national interest and … he is playing Russian roulette with the jobs and livelihoods of people up and down the country."
Michel Barnier has been the face of the EU's side of the negotiating table since 2016. (PA)
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier, December 2020
"It's the moment of truth. We have very little time remaining, just a few hours, to work through these negotiations in useful fashion … There is a chance of getting an agreement but the path to such an agreement is very narrow."
Prime minister Boris Johnson, Christmas Eve 2020
"The deal is done."


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Ryuji Otsuka
In 2013, apartments in central Beijing reached the price of 60,000 RMB ($10,000) per square meter. That is four times more than during the Beijing Olympics of 2008, leading the Chinese capital to overtake Tokyo, London and New York as the city with the highest rent in the world...
Beijing Ants
Ryuji Otsuka (Japan)
Born in Tokyo, Japan. Came to Beijing in 2005 and finished his first directed narrative film Lingling's Garden. Afterwards, he has maintained his interest in discovering the changes in the Chinese society and personal lives. He is also keen in presenting the characters' inner activities through images.
As a Director of Photography, he participated in The Judge(Liu Jie, Venezia Orizzonti), The Warmth of Orange Peel (Huang Ji, Berlinale Generation), Egg and Stone (Huang Ji,Tiger Award Rotterdam IFF), When Night Falls (Ying Liang, Locarno Best Director). His films screened in international festivals such as Venice, Berlin, Lacorno and Rotterdam. In 2013, his documentary Trace (Hong Kong IFF, Documentary Competition) portrays a Chinese/Japanese family living under the Senkaku Islands dispute. In 2014, his second documentary Beijing Ants (Hotdocs), was about capitalism in modern China. He is a teacher of Lixianting Film School, participated at Berlinale Talents in 2015. In 2017, he co-directed feature film The Foolish Bird that won the Special Mention of the Generation 14plus international Jury at 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
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Talking Tactics: Liverpool XI mistake; Chelsea nullified; Ozil & Ramsey impact
by Alex Keble 2019-01-05 02:01:47.000000
Manchester City moved within four points of Liverpool on Thursday night to reignite the Premier League title race, ending the visitors' unbeaten season in the process. That was the big result of the midweek round, although Southampton's 0-0 draw with Chelsea was equally important at the other end of the table.
Here are three tactical things we learnt from the week's action:
1) Liverpool's inability to work around Man City's press leads to defeat
Man City's defensive block was outstanding, but Liverpool's midfield could have worked harder to make space as their own defenders tried (and largely failed) to work around City and build an attack. Jordan Henderson didn't do enough to come short, while the front three were too disconnected, expecting their team-mates to outmanoeuvre City rather than showing for the ball.
Liverpool could have benefitted from playing longer diagonals over the top of the City midfield, but rarely did Sadio Mane or Mohamed Salah seek this option – that is until the final 25 minutes when Fabinho's introduction changed the game. Liverpool's equaliser came from Mane finally coming short – and narrow – to dribble around a City player and open up the pitch. Three long switches of play later and the ball was in the back of the net. It was a tactic they should have been attempting from the first whistle.
2) Southampton's "good mixture" of defending cancels out Chelsea
Ralph Hasenhuttl's tactical coaching is starting to take effect. As we highlighted in our in-depth tactical report from Stamford Bridge, his team superbly switched between a 3-4-2-1 and 5-4-1 throughout the game, the latter allowing them to triple up on Eden Hazard and the former seeing the wing-backs push forward and the whole team press aggressively in the Chelsea half.
The hosts were never able to settle, with Southampton showing fierce energy in closing down their opponents. This caused nervousness and ensured the visitors could break forward on occasion rather than sit deep and await the Chelsea opener. After the game Hasenhuttl described it as a "good mix" of pressing and standing off; it takes complex positional coaching to shift between two distinct defensive styles, which is why Saints fans can be hopeful of Hasenhuttl getting them out of the bottom three sooner rather than later.
3) Strange Arsenal first half shows why life without Ozil and Ramsey will be tough
Arsenal might have run out 4-1 winners at the Emirates but it was a very odd performance from Unai Emery's side, who deployed a flat 3-4-3 formation that left the Gunners without any players in the number ten space – despite the fact this is Fulham's weakest area. Inevitably, Arsenal persistently pushed down the flanks and Fulham largely mopped up safely; it was a reminder that life may be tough for Emery without Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey next season.
In the second half Fulham changed to a 4-4-2 with Aboubakar Kamara's pace causing problems as Claudio Ranieri went more direct. But Emery made made his own switch - to a 4-3-3 at half-time – that ultimately wrestled control of the midfield and led to a flurry of second half goals. However, better opposition than Fulham would have taken advantage of a flat, static first half from three Arsenal forwards crying out for an Ozil-shaped link between them and the midfield.
Best of the Week – Fernandinho & Bernardo Silva
Among a near perfect defensive display from the entire team, two players stood out in particular at the Etihad. Fernandinho's commanding defensive display and control of possession accentuated Henderson's issues from the same position, the Brazilian ensuring Liverpool's forwards had no space on the rare occasion that the ball broke beyond the first line of the City press.
Bernardo Silva was just as good, his movement and work-rate setting the tone from the front. The Portuguese finished the match with three tackles and four interceptions, more than any other player on the pitch.
Worst of the Week – Huddersfield's collapse
We all know that Huddersfield have struggled to score goals this season, but judging by Wednesday's collapse their defending can be just as poor; losing to Burnley in that manner suggests David Wagner's side have no chance of staying up.
The first goal was terrible defending from Florent Hadergjonaj as he was turned inside out, while the second saw Ashley Barnes easily split the centre-backs – something you very rarely see from a Burnley player in the Premier League.
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Expert advice: how to do Oz like an Aussie
10 April 2017, 0:00 am
Four wheel drive on the beach, Australia
Travelling to any country for the first time is a journey of discovery, and that is especially true when the country in question is as diverse as Australia.
Of course, visiting iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef or Uluru is part of the reason for any trip Down Under. But Australia offers many ways to relax and have fun that won't find their way onto a typical tourist itinerary.
With that in mind, we asked Flight Centre Travel Expert and resident Aussie Vicky Savage for her insider tips on doing Australia like a local.
The first thing to remember is that like the Australian terrain, the Australian weather can change completely between one state and the next.
"The weather very much depends on where you are," says Vicky. "South Australia has quite a Mediterranean climate, for example, with more of a dry heat in summer. Up north in Darwin, the summer weather is much more humid, with torrential downpours in the afternoons. In Tropical North Queensland the winter is very pleasant and so UK summertime is a great time to go."
The crucial thing is to plan carefully, says Vicky. Australia is not uniformly hot, and it is famously said of Melbourne that it can go through four seasons in a day. With that in mind, research the weather in the areas you will be visiting and pack accordingly. Doing Australia like an Aussie means knowing that conditions in Sydney might be a complete contrast to those in Perth.
Melbourne cricket ground
Get sporty
It's a cliché but it's true. Australians love their sport. If you really want to see Australia from a local's perspective, taking in a game at one of the country's cathedrals of sporting endeavour is a great way to do it.
Heading to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for a test match is perhaps the most iconic Aussie sporting celebration, says Vicky. But if you're visiting in an Australian winter, it's worth knowing that the MCG is also the home of Australian Rules Football. Don't try and understand the game first time round – just enjoy the spectacle.
Alternatives include the stunning Adelaide Oval (cricket and soccer) and the ANZ Stadium in Sydney (rugby and, increasingly, soccer).
Harry's Café De Wheels in Sydney
Eat like an Aussie
When it comes to fine dining, Australian cities like Sydney and Melbourne are among the best locations in the world. Many Australian towns and cities also have large Asian populations, meaning that great Chinese and South Asian cooking is never far away.
But if you really want to eat like an Aussie, there are other 'specialities' you should try. As Vicky points out, Aussies on average consume 12 meat pies a year. "If you attend a footy match a meat pie with tomato sauce is a staple item! If you are visiting Adelaide turn it into a pie floater. This involves a meat pie sitting in a bowl of thick pea soup, garnished with tomato sauce," she says.
There are also the BBQs of course – Vicky confirms that Australians like nothing more than eating outside – and a vibrant café culture. "Australia is a nation of sidewalk cafés. We have a strong coffee culture as well, so you are likely to spot Aussies having Eggs Benny (Benedict) and coffee, or smashed avo (avocado) and toast."
Oh, and if you fancy a beer, it's worth remembering that Australians don't usually talk in pints. Ponies, schooners and pots are more the thing. Maybe stick to large or small...
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Holiday hotspots
There are so many good beaches and unspoiled areas of countryside and outback that many Australians leave the most popular areas to tourists. Instead, they head for spots that, if not exactly secret, are at least less well-known.
"South Australia is like that now," says Vicky. "It's an emerging tourist destination but isn't anywhere near as well-known as the popular east coast destinations. And yet Australians love the Fleurieu Peninsula, for example. It's just 45 minutes south of Adelaide and offers some of the best food and wine, wildlife, sandy beaches, cliffs, surfing, swimming and fishing you'll find anywhere – there is so much to do."
There are lots of similar places in Australia, where you can get a real sense of what Australians like to do on their holidays. But whatever you do to get a real feel for Australian life, one thing is for sure. Doing Australia like an Australian is a lot of fun.
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The Department of Defense has taken notice of China's activities in the Pacific Ocean. In a speech delivered in Australia, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Harry Harris said that China is busy building a "great wall of sand" as it works on seizing disputed waters in the South China Sea. Said the top official, "China is building artificial land by pumping sand onto live coral reefs — some of them submerged — and paving over them with concrete," Harris said.
"China has now created over 4 square kilometers [1.5 square miles] of artificial landmass," he added. Effectively, China is adding to increased tensions in the entire region. By claiming the entire South China Sea, Beijing is putting itself at odds with other nations' territorial claims in the same waters. China is currently conducting its island-creation program in the disputed Spratly and Paracel Islands, as well as areas claimed by the Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Harris said that China's campaign can augur confrontation in the region.
President Barack Obama famously heralded at the beginning of his term in office what he called a "pivot" by the U.S. toward Asia. Obama, speaking in Australia in November 2014, said that China must "adhere to the same rules as other nations." He recently visited India as part of his interest in Asia. Consonant with Obama's warnings, India and Singapore joined the U.S. in issuing joint statements condemning China's dredging and land reclamation project. Singapore called on "all parties to exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities, including land reclamation, in the South China Sea." Singapore called on other nations to rely on diplomacy, in keeping with the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea (Unclos). India issued a similar statement.
China, however, holds itself apart from the Unclos demarcation of the respective areas claimed. China resorts to historical maps to back its territorial ambitions. The Philippines has filed a complaint over the Spratly Islands with the U.N. Court of Arbitration, but China has refused to take the case. For its part, Vietnam has also disputed Chinese oil drilling in the Paracel Islands.
"When one looks at China's pattern of provocative actions towards smaller claimant states – the lack of clarity on its sweeping nine-dash line claim that is inconsistent with international law and the deep asymmetry between China's capabilities and those of its smaller neighbors – well it's no surprise that the scope and pace of building man-made islands raise serious questions about Chinese intentions," Harris said.
In the scenario recounted by Scharre, the U.S. aircraft simply depleted their missiles while China's aircraft could go after vulnerable command and control and tanker aircraft. Despite the demonstrated superiority of U.S. aircraft, the Chinese through sheer numbers were victorious.
John Tkacik, a former U.S. diplomat who has studied China for decades, told the Washington Free Beacon in February 2015, China's claims to the South China have been voiced ever since the communist take-over in the early 1950s. He pointed out that China invaded islands in the South China Sea in 1974 and have continued. "Over the past 15 years, the Chinese have embarked on this new strategy of massive construction on what had been submerged landforms, and are now in a position to both enforce their claims, not just to the islets themselves.


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\section{Introduction}
 The starting formula in calculations of the Casimir energy
$E_0=(1/2)\sum \omega_n$ requires the knowledge of the spectrum of
the quantum field model under consideration \cite{RNC}. For this
aim the boundary conditions at the spatial infinity should be
imposed on the field  in the case of an unbounded configuration
space. Making here use of the {\it radiation condition} leads, as
a rule, to a {\it complex discrete energy spectrum} (open systems
with energy losses due to the outgoing waves). In this situation a
more admissible is the condition utilized in formulation of  the
scattering problem, i.e., at the spatial infinity the filed should
be {\it a sum of incoming and outgoing waves}. The spectrum of the
same Hamiltonian with scattering conditions is nonnegative but
continuous,  and the respective natural modes are not squared
integrable. In order to define a correct integration over such a
spectrum one has to introduce {\it the spectral density}, which is
expressed in terms of the Jost function of the relevant scattering
problem. The frequency equation, which is derived by making use of
the radiation condition, is related,  in a direct way, with the
Jost function. As a result the final formulas for the spectral
sums and spectral integrals turn out to be identical in the end.
Thus it is proposed a rigorous justification of the results of
Casimir calculations obtained by employment of the radiation
condition and frequency equations with discrete set of complex
roots.
\section{Complex frequencies and quasi-normal modes
in unbounded oscillating regions}

Here we show in the general case in what way complex frequencies
and quasi-normal modes appear when considering harmonic
oscillations in unbounded regions. Let a closed smooth surface $S$
divides the $d$-dimensional Euclidean space $\mathbb{R}^d$ into a
compact internal region $D_{\rm in}$ and noncompact external
region $D_{\rm ex}$. We consider here a simple scalar wave
equation
\begin{equation}
\label{2-1} \left ( \Delta -\frac{1}{c^2} \frac{\partial
^2}{\partial t^2} \right )u(t, {\textbf x})=0\,{,}
\end{equation}
where $c$ is the velocity of oscillation propagation and $\Delta $
is the Laplace operator in $\mathbb{R}^d$. For harmonic
oscillations
\begin{equation} \label{2-2} u(t,{\textbf x})=e^{-i\omega
t}u({\textbf x}) \end{equation} the wave equation (\ref{2-1}) is
reduced to the Helmholtz equation
\begin{equation} \label{2-3}
(\Delta +k^2)\,
 u(\textbf{x}) =0, \quad
k=\frac{\omega}{c}\,{.} \end{equation}

  The oscillations in the internal region $D_{\rm in}$ are described by
an infinite countable set of normal modes
\begin{equation}
 \label{2-4}
u_n(t,\textbf{x})=e^{-i\omega _n t}u_n(\textbf{x}), \quad
n=1,2,\ldots .
 \end{equation}
The spatial form of the normal modes (the functions
$u_n(\textbf{x})$) is determined by the boundary conditions which
are imposed upon the function $u(\textbf{x})$ on the internal side
of the surface $S$. These conditions should fit the physical
content of the problem under study. The set of normal modes is a
complete one. Hence any solution of  (\ref{2-3}) obeying relevant
boundary conditions can be expanded in terms of the normal
modes~$u_n(\textbf{x})$.

When considering the oscillations in the external domain $D_{\rm
ex }$ one imposes, in addition to the conditions on the compact
surface $S$, a special requirement concerning the behavior of the
function $u(\textbf{x})$ at large $r\equiv |\textbf{x}|$. Usually
for this purpose the radiation boundary conditions, proposed by
Sommerfeld~\cite{Sommerfeld,FM}, are used \begin{equation}
\label{2-5} \lim_{r\to \infty} r^{\frac{d-1}{2}}u(r)=
\textrm{const}\,{,}\qquad  \lim_{r\to\infty}r^{\frac{d-1}{2}}\left
( \frac{\partial u}{\partial r} -\rmi ku\right )= 0\,{.}
\end{equation}
For real values of the wave vector $k$ (for real frequencies
$\omega$) the solution to (\ref{2-3}), which obeys the radiation
conditions (\ref{2-5}) and reasonable boundary condition on a
compact surface $S$, identically vanishes.

If we remove the requirement of reality of the wave vector $k$,
then the statement, formulated above, does not hold. Namely, the
wave equation (\ref{2-1}) and the Helmholtz equation (\ref{2-3})
have nonzero solutions with complex frequencies, these solutions
obeying the radiation boundary conditions (\ref{2-5}) and a common
condition on a closed compact surface $S$ (for instance, Dirichlet
or Neumann conditions).

As a very simple and clear example we consider the oscillations of
electromagnetic field outside a perfectly conducting sphere of
radius $a$. In this case the electric and magnetic fields are
expressed in terms of two scalar functions $f_{kl}^{\rm{TE}}(r)$
and $f_{kl}^{\rm{TM}}(r)$ (Debye potentials) which are the radial
parts of the solutions to the scalar wave equation (\ref{2-1}).
Outside the perfectly conducting sphere placed in vacuum the
solution to the Helmholtz equation (\ref{2-3}) obeying the
radiation conditions (\ref{2-5}) has the form $(d=3)$
\begin{equation}
\label{2-6} f_{kl}(r)=C\, h^{(1)}_l\left ( \frac{\omega}{c}\,r
\right ){,}\quad r>a\,{,}
\end{equation}
where $ h^{(1)}_l(z)$ is the spherical Hankel function of the
first kind \cite{AS}. At the surface of perfectly conducting
sphere the tangential component of the electric field should
vanish. This leads to the following frequency equation for
TE-modes
\begin{equation}
\label{2-7} h^{(1)}_l\left ( \frac{\omega}{c}\,a \right
)=0{,}\quad l\geq 1
\end{equation}
and for TM-modes
\begin{equation}
\label{2-8} \frac{\rmd}{\rmd r}\left (h^{(1)}_l\left (
\frac{\omega}{c}\,r \right ) \right )=0, \quad r=a,\quad l\geq
1\,{.}
\end{equation}
The spherical Hankel function $h^{(1)}_l(z)$ is $\rme ^{\rmi z}$
multiplied by the polynomial in $1/z$  of a finite order. Hence
frequency equations (\ref{2-7}) and (\ref{2-8}) have a finite
number of roots, which are in the general case complex numbers.
For $l=1$ (the lowest oscillations) equations (\ref{2-7}) and
(\ref{2-8}) assume  the form $(z=a\,\omega/c)$
\begin{eqnarray}
h^{(1)}_l(z)&=&-\frac{1}{z}\,\rme^{\rmi z}\left ( 1+\frac{\rmi}{z}
\right )=0\quad (\mbox{TE modes}),
 \label{2-8a} \\
\frac{\rmd }{\rmd z}\left (z\, h^{(1)}_l(z)\right
)&=&-\frac{\rmi}{z^2}\,\rme^{\rmi z}\left ( z^2+\rmi z-1 \right
)=0\quad (\mbox{TM modes})\,{.}
 \label{2-9}
\end{eqnarray}
Thus the lowest eigenfrequencies are
\begin{eqnarray}
\frac{\omega}{c}&=&-\frac{\rmi}{a}\quad (\mbox{TE modes})\,{,}
\label{2-10}
\\
\frac{\omega}{c}&=&-\frac{1}{2a}(\rmi\pm\sqrt 3)\quad
(\mbox{TM modes})\,{.} \label{2-11}
\end{eqnarray}
The complex eigenfrequencies lead to a specific time and spatial
dependence of the  respective natural modes and ultimately of the
electromagnetic fields. So, with allowance of (\ref{2-10}), we
obtain
\begin{equation}
\label{2-12} \rme^{-\rmi \omega t}f_{k1}^{\rm{TE}}(r)=-\rmi
\,C\,\frac{a}{r}\,\rme^{(r-ct)/a}\left ( 1-\frac{a}{r} \right ),
\quad r\geq a\,{.}
\end{equation}

Thus, the eigenfunctions are exponentially going down in time and
exponentially going up when $r$ increases. Such time and spatial
behaviour is typical for eigenfunctions describing oscillations in
external unbounded regions, the physical content and details of
oscillation process  being irrelevant. The eigenfunctions
corresponding to complex eigenvalues are called {\it quasi-normal
modes} keeping in mind their unusual properties~\cite{Nollert}.
The physical origin of such features is obvious, in fact  we are
dealing here with {\it open systems} in which the energy  can be
radiated to infinity. Therefore in open systems field cannot be in
stationary state.

 Quasi-normal modes do not obey the standard completeness
condition and the notion of norm cannot be defined for them
\cite{Nollert}. Therefore these eigenfunctions cannot be used for
expansion of the classical field with the aim to quantize it and
to introduce the relevant Fock operators. Thus the radiation
conditions are not appropriate for the Casimir calculations.

 The same situation, with regard to quasi-normal modes, takes
place when we consider the oscillations of compound media. In this
case in both the regions $D_{\rm in}$ and $D_{\rm ex}$ the wave
equations are defined
\begin{eqnarray}
\left ( \Delta -\frac{1}{c_{\rm in}^2}\frac{\partial }{\partial
t^2} \right ) u_{\rm in}(t,\mathbf{x}) &=& 0, \quad \mathbf{x}\in
D_{\rm in}\,{,} \label{2-14}\\ \left ( \Delta -\frac{1}{c_{\rm
ex}^2}\frac{\partial }{\partial t^2} \right ) u_{\rm ex
}(t,\mathbf{x}) &=& 0, \quad \mathbf{x}\in D_{\rm ex} \label{2-15}
\end{eqnarray}
with the matching conditions at the interface $S$, for example, of
the following kind
\begin{eqnarray}  u_{\rm in}(t,\mathbf{x})=u_{\rm ex}(t,
\mathbf{x}){,} \label{2-16}
\\
\lambda_{\rm in}\frac{\partial u_{\rm in }(t,\mathbf{x})}{\partial
n_{\rm in }(\mathbf{x})}=\lambda_{\rm ex}\frac{\partial u_{\rm
ex}(t,\mathbf{x})}{\partial n_{\rm ex }(\mathbf{x})}, \quad
\mathbf{x}\in S\,{,} \label{2-17}
\end{eqnarray}
where $n_{\rm in}(\textbf{x})$ and $n_{\rm ex}(\textbf{x})$ are
normals to the surface $S$ at the point $\textbf{x}$ for the
regions $D_{\rm in}$ and $D_{\rm ex}$, respectively. The
parameters $c_{\rm in}$, $c_{\rm ex}$, $\lambda _{\rm in}$, and
$\lambda _{\rm ex}$ specify the material characteristics of the
media. At the spatial infinity the solution $u_{\rm ex}(t,
\mathbf{x})$ should satisfy the radiation conditions (\ref{2-5}).
For real $k$ we again have only zero solution in this problem,
both functions $u_{\rm in}(t, \mathbf{x})$ and $u_{\rm ex}(t,
\mathbf{x})$ vanishing. However, the wave equations (\ref{2-14})
and (\ref{2-15}) have nonzero solutions with complex frequencies,
i.e.\ quasi-normal modes, which satisfy the matching conditions
(\ref{2-16}) and (\ref{2-17}) at the interface $S$ and radiation
conditions (\ref{2-5}) at  spatial infinity. It is important, that
the frequencies  of oscillations in internal ($D_{\rm in}$) and
external ($D_{\rm ex}$) regions are the same. A typical example
here is the complex eigenfrequencies of a dielectric ball. This
problem has been investigated by Debye in his PhD thesis concerned
with the light pressure on a material ball \cite{Debye}.

The physical content of the radiation conditions is very clear.
They select only the oscillations with real frequencies caused by
external sources, which are situated in a compact spatial area.
From the mathematical point of view, these conditions ensure the
uniqueness of the solution of the nonhomogeneous boundary problems
in the external region $D_{\rm ex}$ or in the whole space ($D_{\rm
in}+D_{\rm ex}$) in the case of compound media.

When formulating the radiation  conditions in the text books, only
the real wave vector $k$ is considered. The possibility of
existence of quasi-normal modes with complex frequencies
satisfying the radiation conditions at spatial infinity with
complex wave vector $k$ is not mentioned usually. I am  aware only
of one literature source where the eigenfunctions with complex
frequencies are noted in this context. It is the article written
by Sommerfeld in the book~\cite{FM}.

 The standard physical method to escape appearance of complex
frequencies and quasi-normal modes is the following: the system
under study is placed in a sphere of a large radius $R$ and the
field is subjected to an additional  boundary condition on this
sphere. The initial differential operator has now a real discrete
spectrum, and the respective eigenfunctions are normalized in
$L_2$. Upon conducting the calculations the limit $R\to \infty$
should be taken.

 However, in order to justify this approach one has to prove that the
final result does not depend on the explicit form of auxiliary
boundary conditions imposed on the large sphere $r=R$. Obviously,
it is nontrivial task. Furthermore, in this approach always the
feeling is rest, that something is lost because the region $r>R$
is actually  ignored. Fortuitous, there is a rigorous way to
consider the open systems by making use of the formalism of the
scattering problem without introducing a large auxiliary sphere.

\section{Description of open systems by scattering method}
In the scattering problem the same differential operator (for
example, the Laplace operator (\ref{2-3}))  is considered, but
instead of the radiation conditions (\ref{2-5}) it is required
that the eigenfunctions $\phi_l(k,r)$ at spatial infinity $r\to
\infty$ are reduced to the sum of incoming and outgoing waves
\begin{equation}
\label{3-1}  \phi_l(k,r)\simeq -\frac{1}{2\rmi k}\left [
F_l(-k)\,\rme ^{-\rmi kr }- F_l(k)\,\rme ^{\rmi kr } \right
]{,}\quad r\to\infty \,{.}
\end{equation}
Here $F_l(k)$ is the Jost function, and spherical symmetry in the
problem under consideration is expected. The operators of the type
\begin{equation}
\label{3-2} - \Delta + V(r)
\end{equation}
have real continuous spectrum
\begin{equation}
\label{3-3} 0\leq k^2<\infty\,{,}
\end{equation}
when the potential $V(r)$ obeys known conditions at $r=0$  and at
infinity  $r\to \infty$.

Due to the continuity of the spectrum the corresponding
eigenfunctions are not normalized in  $L_2$. Making here use of
the normalization on the Dirack $\delta$-function proves to be
useful in many physical applications, however it does not allow
one to define, in a correct way, the integration over a continuous
spectrum. Indeed, let $\psi_{\mathbf{k}}(\mathbf{x})$ be the
eigenfunctions corresponding  to the spectrum (\ref{3-3})
normalized on the Dirack $\delta$-function
\begin{equation}
\label{3-4} \int
\psi^*_{\mathbf{k}}(\mathbf{x})\psi_{\mathbf{k}'}(\mathbf{x})\,\rmd^3
\mathbf{x}= \delta^{(3)}(\mathbf{k}- \mathbf{k}')\,{,}
\end{equation}
for example, those can be plane waves
\begin{equation}
\label{3-5}
\psi_{\mathbf{k}}(\mathbf{x})=\frac{1}{(2\pi)^{3/2}}\,\rme^{\rmi
\mathbf{k x}}{.}
\end{equation}
Due to its meaning, the spectral density $\rho(k)$ should be
defined in the following way
\begin{equation}
\label{3-6}
\rho(k)=\int\psi^*_{\mathbf{k}}(\mathbf{x})\psi_{\mathbf{k}}(\mathbf{x})\,\rmd^3
\mathbf{x}=\delta^{(3)}(0)=\frac{V}{(2\pi )^{3}}{,}
\end{equation}
where $V$ is the volume of the space $\mathbb{R}^3$ and obviously
$V\to \infty$. It is worth noting that the spectral density
(\ref{3-6}), considered just on the formal footing, does not
depend on the details of the dynamics, i.e.\ on the potential
$V(r)$ and corresponding boundary conditions, therefore it can not
be used in physical calculations.

  In the rigorous mathematical  theory of scattering processes  this problem
has been solved. In the most simple way the spectral density for
scattering states can be derived as a consequence of a {\it
spectral property}~\cite{OB}. Let $r(z)=(h-z)^{-1}$ and
$r_0(z)=(h_0-z)^{-1}$ be the resolvents of a complete ($h$) and
free ($h_0$) Hamiltonians. When the potential meets the relevant
conditions, then the relation, known as the spectral property,
holds
\begin{equation}
\label{3-7} 2\, {\rm Im}\,\Tr \left [ r(E+\rmi 0)-r_0(E+\rmi 0)
\right ] = \tr\,  [q(E)] \,{,}
\end{equation}
where
\begin{equation}
\label{3-8} q(E)= -\rmi S^\dag(E) \frac{\rmd}{\rmd E}\, S(E)
\end{equation}
is the two-body time delay operator and $S$ is the scattering
matrix
\begin{equation}
\label{3-8a} S(k)=\rme ^{2\rmi \delta(k) }=\frac{F(k)}{F(-k)}.
\end{equation}
Here $\delta (k) $ is the phase shift and $F(k)$ is the Jost
function.

  By making use of the spectral representation for the
resolvents and definition (\ref{3-6}) one obtains immediately
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{3-9} \Delta \rho (k)& \equiv& \rho(k) - \rho_0 (k) =
 \frac{1}{2\pi\rmi}\,\frac{\rmd }{\rmd k}\,\ln
S(k)\nonumber \\&=&\frac{1}{2\pi\rmi}\,\frac{\rmd }{\rmd k}\,\ln
\frac{F(k)}{F(-k)}=\frac{1}{\pi}\,\frac{\rmd}{\rmd k}\, \delta
(k)\,{.}
\end{eqnarray}
It is worth noting that in this formula the contribution of a free
unbounded space is already subtracted. The finite expression for
$\Delta \rho (k)$ is a direct consequence  of considering complex
values of the wave vector $k$ and respective energy~$k^2$.

\section{Correct transition to imaginary frequencies in the case of unbounded domains}
 In the Casimir calculations the spectrum of quantum field systems is not known explicitly.
As a rule, it is given by the roots ($\omega_n$) of a frequency
equation
\begin{equation}
\label{4-1} f(\omega)=0
\end{equation}
with the known function $f$. In order to sum these roots the
counter integration can be used
\begin{equation}
\label{4-2} \frac{1}{2}\sum_n
\omega_n=\frac{1}{2\pi\rmi}\oint_C\frac{z}{2}\,\frac{\rmd}{\rmd z}
\ln f(z)\, \rmd z{,}
\end{equation}
where the counter $C$ encloses, counterclockwise, all the  roots
of  (\ref{4-1}).

For a compact configuration space without dissipation the roots of
(\ref{4-1}) are real and positive. The counter $C$ can be deformed
continuously into the counter $C_R$ with $R\to \infty$ (see figure
1a). Usually $f(x)=f(\sqrt{x^2})$, therefore $f(x)=f(-x)$. The
integral along the semicircle of radius $R$ vanishes when $R\to
\infty$ or it is canceled by the subtraction of the free space
contribution. As a result we obtain
\begin{equation}
\label{4-3} \frac{1}{2}\sum_n \omega_n
=-\frac{1}{\pi}\int_0^\infty \frac{y}{2} \,\frac{\rmd}{\rmd y} \ln
f(\rmi y)\,\rmd y\,{.}
\end{equation}

Let us derive the analog of (\ref{4-3}) for the open systems.
According to the  inferences of the previous section we have to
consider the following integral along the continuous spectrum
\begin{equation}
\label{4-4} \frac{1}{2}\int _0^\infty k\, \Delta \rho (k)\, \rmd
k=\frac{1}{2\pi \rmi }\int _0^\infty\frac{k}{2}\,\frac{\rmd }{\rmd
k }\ln\frac{F(k)}{F(-k)}\,\rmd k\,{,}
\end{equation}
where $F(k)$ is the Jost function in the pertinent scattering
problem. This function is analytic in the lower half plane of the
complex variable $k$. We assume that there are no bound states in
the system in question. Under this assumption the zeros of the
Jost function $F(k)$ can lay only in the upper half plane $k$
\cite{Newton,NewtonJMP}. In view of this we infer that the counter
integrals (see figure 1b)
\begin{equation}
\label{4-5}
\frac{1}{2\pi\rmi}\oint_{C^{\mp}_R}\frac{k}{2}\,\frac{\rmd}{\rmd k
}\ln F(\pm k)\, \rmd k =0
\end{equation}
vanish  because inside the counter $C^+_R \; (C^-_R)$ there are no
zeros and singularities of the function $F(-k) \; (F(k) )$. Now we
can transform in (\ref{4-4}) the integration along the real
positive axes $k$ to the integration along the imaginary
frequencies $k=\rmi y,\quad y>0$ with the result
\begin{equation}
\label{4-6} \frac{1}{2}\int_0^\infty k\,\Delta \rho (k)\,\rmd
k=-\frac{1}{\pi}\int_0^\infty\frac{y}{2}\,\frac{\rmd}{\rmd y}\ln
F(-\rm i y)\,\rmd y\,{.}
\end{equation}

\noindent
\begin{figure}[th]
\noindent \centerline{
\includegraphics[width=45mm]{cabw.eps}
\hspace{20mm}
\includegraphics[width=45mm]{cbbw.eps}}
\caption{The contours on the complex $k$ plane which are used when
going on to the integration over the imaginary  frequencies in the
case of bounded (a) and unbounded (b) configuration spaces.}
\label{Plot:Contours2}
\end{figure}

Now we take into account the following. The function $f(\omega)$
in frequency equation (\ref{4-1}), which is derived by making use
of the radiation conditions at spatial infinity, is actually the
Jost function up to irrelevant multiplier. Indeed, the solution
(\ref{3-1}) will contain only outgoing waves when
\begin{equation}
\label{4-7} F(-k)=0\,{.}
\end{equation}
For simplicity we have dropped here the index $l$. Thus we have
\begin{equation}
\label{4-8} f(\omega)=F(-k), \quad k^2=\omega^2/c^2.
\end{equation}
Now we can infer that the right-hand sides of  (\ref{4-3}) and
(\ref{4-6}) coincide. Hence, the formula (\ref{4-3}) with the
function $f$ defining the frequency equation is applicable also to
unbounded configuration spaces.

All this removes the objections \cite{BH,Hagen} against using
(\ref{4-3}) for unbounded regions and explains why it gives
correct results there~\cite{RNC}.

\section{Conclusion}
Importance of proper choosing conditions, imposed on the field at
spatial infinity when determining the physical spectrum in Casimir
calculations, is illustrated by a circular infinite dielectric
cylinder. If we confine our consideration to the oscillating
asymptotics for $r\to \infty$ the spectrum of Maxwell equations
is continuous. Only this situation has been considered in all
pertinent papers (see, for example, \cite{BP}). However from the
physical point of view are acceptable also solutions exponentially
going down when $r\to \infty$. It is these configurations of
electromagnetic field (surface waves with discrete spectrum) that
are used in dielectric wavegaudes~\cite{Jackson}. Thus the
question arises whether this branch of spectrum has been taken
into account in relevant calculations. Casimir studies, which
allow for the material properties of the boundaries, show
importance of the surface waves, or more precisely, of surface
plasmon contributions \cite{BPN} at short distances (regime
without retardation). Obviously, such bound states should be added
to the spectral density~(\ref{3-9}).

 \ack It is a pleasant duty for me to  thank Professors Emilio
Elizalde and Sergei Odintsov for excellent organization of the
Workshop QFEXT'05 and for arranging my participation in this
Meeting. The partial financial support of Russian Foundation for
Basic Research (Grants No.\ 05-01-10697 and 03-01-00025) is
acknowledged. I am grateful to A V Nesterenko for preparing the
figure.
\section*{References}

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Forgery: Senate issues fresh summon on AGF over prosecution of Saraki and Ekweremadu
The Senate, through its committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, on Tuesday, issued a fresh summon to the Attorney – General of the Federation, who is also the Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami.
Malami was being invited by the senate for instituting a forgery case against the presiding officers of the upper chamber, and two top management staff of the National Assembly.
The senate had first summoned Malami, following a motion moved by Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, who relied on order 14 and 52, to demand the approval of his colleagues for his two prayers including the invitation of the AGF and the genuineness of the rule book.
The senate, had approved the two prayers through voice votes while Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over the session, asked the Judiciary, to summon Malami, within 48 hours and interrogate him on the issue.
The red chamber therefore mandated its panel to within two days summon the AGF to explain and justify with evidence the basis for his action.
The senators also wanted the committee to find out from Malami to tell them, whether his action did not constitute gross misconduct, incompetence, contempt of court and abuse of office.
Malami, did not honour the invitation of the senators last week Thursday, but sent a letter to the committee, stating his reasons for his absence.
The senate panel in its fresh summon dated June 27 and signed by its Chairman, Senator David Umaru, asked Malami to appear before it on Thursday, by noon.
Part of the letter reads:
"I write with reference to your (AGF) correspondence on the above subject matter with Ref. HAGF/NASS/ZOIG/Vol.1/24, dated 23rd June, 2016, whereby you requested for an adjournment of the meeting of the Committee, which was supposed to hold on Thursday, June 23, 2016, to enable you prepare your response.
"The Committee has considered your request and having regard to the reason adduced, acceded to the request for an adjournment.
"Accordingly, the meeting is now scheduled to hold on Thursday 30th June 2016 at 12 noon prompt.
"The venue is Senate Meeting Room 31.3, 3rd Floor, New Senate Building, National Assembly Complex. You are by this letter invited to appear before the mentioned place above."
The senate at plenary on Tuesday, after a two-hour closed session, summoned Malami, over the planned prosecution of Saraki and Ekweremadu, for allegedly forging the Senate Standing Order 2015.
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Regardless of the judges' actual intentions—which of course we can and must presume to involve good faith, sincerity, fairness, and impartiality—do these shifting litigation positions, taken together with the panel's comments at oral argument, suggest an appearance of having been influenced by the motions panel's own possible preference to decide this case on the merits swiftly, before the next mayor is sworn into office and has the opportunity to withdraw the appeal? By the logic of the panel's own interpretation and criticism of Judge Scheindlin's actions, perhaps some observers might reasonably conclude that they do. At the very least, as Judge Kopf notes, the judges' failure to "follow a more regular process" has left people to wonder, as he puts it, whether "it is they," rather than Judge Scheindlin, "who have a political or policy agenda." Police columnist Len Levitt suggests an even simpler motivation: "No matter how you slice, splice or dice it, those three big boys on the bench made it personal. They don't like the lady." My point is not to endorse any of these views. It seems all but certain, however, that greater procedural regularity and more fully developed reason-giving by the panel would have reduced the space for these questions about the appearance of impropriety and partiality.
I trace this back to the extreme politicization of the Supreme Court, as over several decades right-wing ideologues have come to dominate it. With the top court thumbing its nose at precedent, and assuming the political role of a superior legislature, is it any surprise that circuit court judges will jump into a political fray?
"Arguably the 2d Cir ruling is MORE troubling because we expect politicians to react politically to controversial decisions, but judges are supposed to know better."
So, then, if Judge Scheindlin reacted politically to public criticism of her decision -- say, by declaring that her critics were "hitting below the belt" -- then she'd be in the wrong?
It is worth pointing out that the 2nd Circuit almost never goes en banc. In one year in which I did research, the Second Circuit went en banc six times, while it was reversed by the Supreme Court of the United States twelve times, making certiorari review more common than en banc review. And that year, I believe, had an uncommonly large number of en banc panels.
This case might justify it from a political angle, but the law on it is so plain that en banc review is unlikely for any other reason.
It may also be worth mentioning that in the NYT round-up, Professor Ogletree wrote a piece titled, "Breaking the Rules for Ethical Reasons," which concludes: "The lesson here is that sometimes the ethical path for judges is to break the rules so that important issues can be discussed and debated to enhance our understanding of racial justice in America."
I tried to post a link, but if you follow the link in the original post to the NYT article, you can see Prof Ogletree's suggestion that ethics rules were broken (and not by the Second Circuit).


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Things that dancers are good at: Film
Dancer Najla Gilliam in Jovan Todorivic's film for Samsung, choreographed by Amy Gardner. Direction of Photography by Christophe Collette.
Dance Informa offers you the next installment in our series on alternative dance gigs! This month, we're talking about dance film, and the various ways you, as a dancer, are perfect for the job.
Dance Informa speaks with Amy Gardner, a boundary-breaking dance artist, choreographer and director, interlacing movement with film, television, live performance, multi-media production and branded content. Her work has been presented by the Lincoln Center Atrium and featured by online platforms such as i-D, Vice and Nowness.
Amy Gardner. Photo by Lauren Withrow.
How were you introduced to dance on film?
"My introduction to dance on film began roughly 10 years ago, while working on a TV show in Toronto. After that show, my career continued to include a great deal of on-screen work, from commercials to television to large-scale movies requiring dancers. About five years ago, I was asked to choreograph and act in a music video called 'Life in Grey', directed by Montreal filmmaker Jodeb. This experience introduced me to a whole new world of filmmaking. It took place at a pivotal point for me, as I was transitioning from my life in Montreal, to one in NYC, and I was looking to expand the perimeters of my career. I became infatuated with the mediums of film and photography and have been merging these passions ever since."
What brought you to create your dance company, annoDAM?
"I had always known that I would have my own company. My move to NYC corresponded with a shift in my career, as I was finding a lack of fulfillment only dancing for others. There was one specific event that occurred while working for a well-known artist that really reinforced my need for change. I went home that night and founded annoDAM. Our first project was a film I created called FUEL, which was also my directorial debut. While most of our work to date merges dance and film, my intention is to keep the doors open to live work and collaborations with other entities and artists."
Often in dance film, movements are choreographed and set, including the camera's. Your process is much more conceptual. Could you talk a little bit about this approach?
Amy Gardner's 'FUEL'. Photography direction by Kate Arizmendi.
"At the moment, I am very inspired by developing concepts as opposed to preordained outcomes. While it is important to build a solid framework for your work, I rarely get married to preconceived ideas. Cultivating a specific energy on set is more valuable to me than a carefully crafted shot list. I trust my intuition, and when I remain devoted to it, I connect to a creative power that cannot come from conscious preparation. Stylistically, I tend to gravitate toward things that are raw and imperfect anyway, so this process serves me well."
What are the differences between a choreographer and a movement director?
"I consider myself both. While their definitions are subjective, for me, choreography revolves around developing a clear sequence of moves, and movement direction uses creative tools to evoke a certain story or quality within someone's body. When working with other directors, a note I often receive is that they want it to be movement but not look too 'dancey'. In these situations, I use movement direction as opposed to clear cut choreography in order to relay the feeling they are trying to emit. When working with non-dancers, I go to my movement direction tools to develop a language of movement that works best on their body. I am most satisfied when I am able to combine the two techniques, using movement direction and task-driven work to develop choreography."
How is dancing/choreographing for the camera different than doing so for stage?
Dancer Najla Gilliam in Jovan Todorivic's film for Samsung, choreographed by Amy Gardner. Direction of Photography by Christophe Collette.
"The main challenge in choreographing for camera versus stage is that you seldom have enough time to develop an idea properly and invest in a creative process. Things move quickly in the film world, and you have to adapt. With that said, dance on film also has many advantages. The work is accessible to a much larger audience. You have the capacity to integrate the dynamism of cinema, locations and a carefully crafted aesthetic to heighten your story. You can also direct the audience's eye to what you want with more precision. For me, editing is a form of choreography. On the other hand, there is so much integrity in live work. What you see is what you get, which gives the artists involved a great amount of responsibility. The majority of my favorite choreographers come from the concert world. As much as I love film as a medium, I aspire to also create powerful work on the stage."
When choreographing for film, what are some of the qualities you look for in the dancers you work with?
"There are many components that go into casting, such as appearance and ability, but when all is said and done, I am looking for people who can deliver a raw and authentic performance and take direction well. Quite often, my films are inspired by a specific muse, so in those situations, casting is predetermined. At the end of the day, it's a matter of taste. What do I personally gravitate toward and who do I trust would go to the end of the world with me if I asked them to."
What would you suggest to dancers interested in exploring dance film?
"Do your research, and get on to as many sets as you can. I would suggest developing content that resonates with you and a process that inspires you to create. Many dancers are simply setting up a camera and dancing in front of it, and I want to encourage you to go way beyond that. There is so much to explore when it comes to the language of the camera, lighting, directing techniques. Lastly, find passionate collaborators who share similar values to you. Your team is extremely important."
Follow Amy Gardner's work at amy-gardner.com or on Instagram @amy.j.gardner.
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STANFORD—Freshman student Troy Altman, a member of the dorm Naranja, is now on probation after hosting several guests who failed to respect dormitory rules. According to the RA, the guests were found puking on the floor, tearing down posters, and kicking over hallway garbage cans.
Troy's parents, Steve and Linda Altman, came to visit during Parents' Weekend, but clearly were a little too intense for the Naranja atmosphere.
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Huddle is a Secret Sharing App Inspired by a Dad's Alcoholism
How the early death of a designer's father inspired an app for sharing
By Joshua David Stein
Dec 20 2017, 6:46 PM
When Dan Blackman was growing up in Warren, Pennsylvania, a small town of 10,000 outside of Pittsburgh, his father, a lawyer, was surrounded by friends. "I had a lot of 'uncles' growing up," Blackman recalls. But one of the things, apparently, his father never shared with his many close friends was that he was suffering from alcoholism.
"His doctor was essentially a guy that lived down the street," says Blackman "If he went to an AA group, he probably would know everyone and maybe even have defended them. Saying, 'I have a problem and want to get better' was never something he thought he could do."
Blackman's father died of cancer at age 60 in 2007. Last year, his son created Huddle, a secret sharing app that he hopes can help adults, including many parents, suffering in silence from diseases like alcoholism, the crushing weight of social expectations, depression, and even economic issues. It is an app designed to defray the harmful stresses of a society in which keeping up with Joneses is a way of being and talking openly with the Joneses is not.
The thing about community that Blackman learned the hard way is that, though they are often supportive, they are frequently stifling. Secondhand memories of Rockwellian Main Streets may be charming to dwell on and even prove to be effective political propaganda, but they do not speak to the amount of suffering that was done in silence when Americans existed in tighter knit communities. Huddle, which launched in August and already has tens of thousands of users, seeks to hold onto the supportive aspect of community while diminishing the friction of proximity.
Originally Blackman and his partner, Tyler Faux, aimed the app at the middle-aged, a demographic they concluded were more likely to be suffering silently. But quickly the user base skewed younger. It was, after all, an app. And though he notes, "Huddle isn't for everyone," there are, Blackman points out, 26 million Americans currently suffering from mental health issues without receiving treatment. Unfortunately, the scale is there.
After a simple snappy onboarding process, Huddle users post videos of themselves — pixelated if they so choose — as they discuss their issues. Fellow users express support with a little wave of a cheerful yellow hand, or with comments. But the power to define and create their communities are in the hands of the users.
Though Huddle initially focused on top-line maladies (depression, addiction, and anxiety) Blackman noticed sub-communities forming quickly. Under addiction, one of the most popular communities, six heavily subscribed sub-channels sprang up: siblings of overdose victims, drug addiction, kids with alcoholic parents, opiate addiction, meth addiction, and quitting tobacco. The videos vary. In alcohol addiction, which by last count had just shy of 200 members, some users ask for advice, "You guys who are recovering from alcoholism — do you avoid ALL products that have alcohol? Like Listerine and cough medicine?" to confessing to a relapse, "I ran into my ex last night. I haven't seen him in months. I sobbed in my car and went home and got more drunk than I ever have. I really don't wanna be here right now."
The sheer mass and mournful polyphony of the suffering on Huddle (and in life) can be daunting. Quickly scrolling through the app is like peering down the dark corridors of the human heart. In the Eating Disorder channel, a middle-aged woman posts a video called "Holiday Bullshit" in which she says, "I'm gonna make it through this season without harming myself and trying as best I can to eat like a 'normal' person." In another channel, "Family Problems" the camera is trained on a pixelated face that remains silent. The only background noise is of a loud argument.
"Parents arguing. I can't take it anymore," is the caption.
Blackman is careful to note that Huddle isn't therapy. "The amount of HIPAA compliance we would have to go through is unrealistic." But there is something undoubtedly vital and sane about listening and sharing. Blackman notes that his dad probably wouldn't be the kind of guy to be an early adopter but at least with Huddle there is a space to which he could turn. Perhaps he would have hidden behind a pixelated mask, but his heart would have been open.
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