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by Saskia Carelse Mar 10, 2016 0 comments
If you happen to find yourself driving through Kalk Bay between the months of June to November, do yourself a favour and drive along Boyes Drive (the scenic road along the mountain above Kalk Bay) instead of the main road. What happens here between those months is something you need to witness.
If you drive along Boyes Drive during this time, you are highly likely to see people pulled over on the side of the road, standing out on the pavement and staring at the bay. Under normal circumstances I would discourage 'sheep mentality', but if you see this happening, COPY THEM!
But why are people doing this, you ask? Well, besides for the obvious fact that the view across False Bay is absolutely breath-taking, this time of the year is whale season! And it just so happens that False Bay provides ideal calving conditions, making the bay a hot spot for whales. You can witness these majestic beasts frolicking, mating, rearing their young calves aaand.. having a whale of a time (sorry, I had to)!
Another good spot to look out for the whales is from the Kalk Bay Harbour Wall. The whales often come right up close so that you can get a good view of them in all their glory! The different types of whales that can be spotted include Bryde's Whale, the Humpback Whale, the Killer Whale, and the most common of them all, the Southern Right Whale.
Although False Bay is considered whale paradise now, it was not always such a pleasant place for them to be. The unfortunate history of False Bay's whales goes back to the 1800s when people used to hunt and exploit the whales into endangerment.
In the early 1800s, whaling was a way of life for many in the Cape and was the third-highest income-earning industry, behind agriculture and wine-making. They consumed the whale meat, used the blubber to make candles, soap and oils, and the bones were used to make furniture, corsets and as a replacement for wood.
Whaling was extremely dangerous in those days. The men operated from small, narrow rowing boats, made from pine and built lightly for maneuverability and speed. They carried a crew of six – the harpooner, the helmsman and three or four oarsmen. The harpoon was attached to the boat by a rope and often the boats would be dragged over long distances by the harpooned whale. Once the whale was killed it had to be left in the bay, as the boats were too small to drag the carcass back to the whaling station. The crew noted the bearings and then returned to inform the heavier fishing vessels where to retrieve the carcass.
The first whaling station was established in Simon's Town, however, the Navy complained of the smell of the boiling blubber. The whaling station was then moved to the less populated area of Kalk Bay, but as Kalk Bay grew, especially after the arrival of the railway in 1883, so again did the complaints about the stench of the decomposing carcasses. By 1902, whaling at Kalk Bay and St James ceased, and the whale carcasses were then dragged ashore along Muizenberg beach where no residents could be offended.
Between 1790 and 1825 it is estimated that over 12 000 Southern Right whales were killed by whalers of the South African coast. They are now regarded an endangered species as their numbers have drastically reduced in the last 200 years with about 1500 only coming to southern Africa now. The reason why the Southern Rights were so targeted, was because they have an abundance of baleen (bones) and oil, they move slowly enough through the water for the rowing boats to approach, and their carcasses floated, making it easy for them to be retrieved. In fact, this species was name the Southern Right due to the fact that they were considered the 'right whale to catch'!
Southern Rights can be spotted in the bay between June - November, with their peak calving season being July - August. Keep a look out for these magnificent mammals!
Southern Right Whale
Another species of whale that was terribly affected by the False Bay whaling was the Humpback Whale. They are often found close to the coast line, making them easy targets in addition to the slow speed at which they move through the water. It is estimated that there are only about 10 000 to 15 000 Humpback whales throughout the entire world! Luckily in 1963 they received full protection and their numbers seem to be increasing.
Humpback Whales can be seen between May to December.
One of the 'lucky' whales were the Bryde's Whales, as they were not as exploited by the whalers as the others were, and their numbers have not been as seriously affected. However in the 1970s they did begin to become more popular amongst the whalers when the other species of whales were less scarce due to over-whaling.
You can spot the Bryde's whales throughout the year.
Bryde's Whale
Lastly, we have the mobsters of the oceans, the Killer Whales, otherwise known as Orcas. Technically, they are a species of dolphin but most people relate to them as whales due to their size and appearance. Records on whaling of the Killers Whales are not detailed, but it is known that they were not as commonly hunted, perhaps due to their speed and agility making them less vulnerable. Killer Whales can be spotted throughout the year, but are a little more scarce than the other whales.
In 1927 there was a great decline in the whale populations and eventually in 1980 the whales became protected in South Africa. The legislation stated that from then onward it was illegal to shoot at or harass the whales, or come into closer proximity than 300 metres with them. The populations have since increased, along with peoples' respect and appreciation for them. Whale watching has replaced the activity of whaling, and people travel from far and wide to witness these magnificent mammals happy in their natural environment.
Hermanus, just outside of Cape Town is famous for whale watching and they are even host to the annual whale festival! Kalk Bay is not as publicised in regards to the whales, but is still a perfect and eventful whale-watching spot.
Written by Saskia Carelse
Photos sourced from Google Images
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Ernest Hemingway was a famous American writer. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.
Today, we are going to consider the grammar behind the sentence: "Isn't it pretty to think so." In this program, we will study how English speakers use shortened sentences. We will hear examples of other short sentences from films, books, and fictional conversations.
But first, we will start with some definitions.
Clauses are groups of words that have a subject and a predicate.
A predicate is a group of words that tells something about the subject.
When a clause has a period at the end of it, it is a sentence. For example, in the sentence, "I love English grammar," the word "I" is the subject, and "love English grammar" is the predicate.
For example, in the sentence "We hope that you enjoy learning English grammar," the words "that you enjoy learning English grammar" are a clause. The clause begins with the word "that" – it is an example of a that-clause.
When speaking, Americans often shorten clauses that repeat what they have said earlier. In addition, they often shorten clauses that repeat what someone else has said.
These short expressions usually occur after certain verbs.
We will now explore these verbs and a few shortened clauses they often go with.
Speakers often shorten "wh-" clauses, usually after they use the verbs wonder, know, or remember.
When speakers shorten the "wh-" clauses, they usually only use the "wh-" word itself. They leave out the rest of the clause.
Here is an example. Imagine two friends talking about a third person who apparently went missing the night before.
Tom didn't come to the show last night!
In the example, the second speaker used a shortened clause. Instead of saying "I wonder why Tom didn't come to the show last night?", the speaker said, "I wonder why?"
This is an example of a shortened "wh-" clause after the verb "wonder." The speaker did not want to repeat all of the information discussed earlier. Such lengthy speech would create very long and slow conversations!
I'm angry all the time, and I don't know why... Carol, I don't know why!
Here, Bullock says "I don't know why" instead of "I don't know why I am angry all the time." She uses a shortened "wh-" clause after the verb "know."
The two examples we gave you both had the word "why" in them: "I wonder why?" and "I don't know why?"
These are two very common uses of a shortened "wh-" clause.
Please remember that English speakers will also use other "wh-" words in shortened clauses. You might hear a person say "...he doesn't remember where," for example.
Now let's turn to a second group of clauses. They are called "that-clauses".
Speakers often shorten "that-clauses", usually after they use verbs such as guess, say, think, and hope.
The word "so" often takes the place of the "that-clause". This sounds difficult, but we will give you examples to clarify the point!
Here is one from the 1991 film The Man in the Moon.
- "Maureen? Is it always gonna hurt this bad? Mama says it won't. I hope she's right."
Here, the second speaker says "I hope so" instead of the full sentence, "I hope that she is right."
In other words, "so" takes the place of an entire that-clause.
Now, let's consider a second example. Remember the lines you heard at the beginning of this report?
Just before those lines come in Ernest Hemingway's book, two characters, Jake and Brett, are talking about their unfulfilled love for each other. Brett says that she and Jake could have had such a good time together.
Jake could have said "Isn't it pretty to think that we could have had such a good time together?"
Such a line would have been much less elegant than Hemingway's ending!
The next time you are reading a book in English or talking with an English speaker, try listening for examples of shortened clauses. Does the writer or speaker use one of the shortened clauses we talked about today? What verbs does the speaker use with the shortened clause?
Try using examples of shortened clauses that you hear. Or try to use some of the examples we told you about.
If you practice using shortened clauses, we think that you will make progress.
John Russell wrote this report for Learning English. George Grow was the editor.
*Other words that do not begin with wh-, such as "how," are also in this group.
gonna – short for "going to"


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The way Rita Ora is shooting up the tiers of pop music stardom, you'd think she was in a hurry to make it big or something. Young, beautiful, and fantastically talented, this 21-year-old fire-cracker captured the attention of countless people (including Jay-Z) with her unique sex appeal and finely-tuned vocals. Signed to Jay-Z's label Roc Nation in 2009, Ora has since been busy crafting her identity as a musician and a pop diva. She may only be starting her career, but she's already well on her way to becoming a monumental musical force.
Though void of a single album or EP, Madame Ora already scored two massive #1 hits in the UK ("RIP" & "Hot Right Now") and one infectious US Hot 100 hit ("How We Do [Party]"). Her debut Ora is one of the most anticipated albums of the year, though she hasn't set a US release date for it. She dabbles in multiple genres, but crafts her core sound around refreshingly original R&B tinted pop/rock. She briefly touched on that sound in the acoustic-driven party jam "How We Do (Party)," and delves even further into it with her new track "Roc The Life."
Surrounded by brash, stomping drums and loud, strident guitars, Rita Ora sounds completely at home. She steadily and confidently moves through the song with her strong vibrato and provocative snarl, paying homage to the label that helped make her the rising pop behemoth that she is now. She makes a point to say that she's not afraid to kick the haters to the curb (pronounced in the song "cizzurb"), and most importantly, that she's all for moving onward and upward. She wants to "Roc The Life" until she's among the stars, swimming in the cash, and "infamous and notorious." Though the lyric theme is a relatively common one, there's still some golden songwriting scattered throughout the track. Lines like "Write my name in the stars so you can see it wherever you are" and "I'm gonna make this a life to remember, no surrender" add fantastic personal flourishes to the track. This is an optimistic step forward for Rita Ora, and hopefully signifies a rich, diverse debut album.
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Sixth Annual Winter Hoot. Three day festival featuring local food, beer, wine, music, dancing, film, art, and nature activities for all ages, plus blacksmithing, winter hike,s and a square dance. Pre-purchased ticket holders and volunteers are guaranteed parking and entry. February 2–4 (starts Friday evening). Ashokan Center, Olivebridge. Ashokan.org.
Black Wall Street. Documentary exploring how the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma became one of the wealthiest African American communities in the nation in the early 20th century, and a template for black economic development and empowerment. February 2. 6–8pm. AJ Williams-Myers African Roots Library, Kingston.
USA Luge Challenge. Experience the "fastest sport on ice" in a safe slopeside setting with help from USA Luge Olympians. Free. February 3–4. 9am– 5pm. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount.
Ella Cinders. A modern twist on Cinderella, changing her own luck, plus Lotte Reiniger's 1922 animated classic animation with live accompaniment. February 4. 2pm. Rosendale Theatre.
Winter Folk Music Weekend. Music making, jamming, singing, hiking, and good conversation. February 9-11. Honor's Haven Resort & Spa, Ellenville. 646-628-4604 or folkmusicny.org.
Warhol & Holl. Art openings: "Making Time: Andy Warhol's Vision of Celebrations, Commemorations, and Anniversaries" and "Steven Holl: Making Architecture." February 10. 5pm. Dorsky Museum, SUNY New Paltz.
Vanaver Caravan Dancefest. February 10. 3 & 7pm. Rondout Valley High School, Accord. vanavercaravan.org.
Chocolate Lover's Social. Benefits Family of Woodstock. February 11. 12pm. Diamond Mills Hotel, 25 Partition Street, Saugerties. fowinc.org.
HoneybeeLives' Organic Beekeeping Class. An introductory class. February 24 & 25. 10am–6pm. Takes place in New Paltz. Register at HoneybeeLives.org or 845-255-6113.
Chili Bowl Fiesta. Major benefit features nearly 1,000 bowls and tumblers handmade in the Women's Studio Workshop's ceramic studio for sale, with free chili donated by top local chefs. February 24. 2–6 pm, free from 4pm on.
Black History Month Kingston Gala. In celebration of the life of Benjamin Wigfall, artist, teacher and gallerist who started Kingston's art boom. Dress Attire: African garb preferred, not mandatory (upscale dress a must). February 24. 7pm. Arts Society of Kingston, Broadway, Rondout. BlackHistoryMonthKingston.org.
Chiara String Quartet. The Ulster Chamber Music Series begins its 50th season. February 25. 3pm. $20 and up. Church of the Holy Cross, 30 Pine Grove Ave, Kingston.
Jay Ungar, Molly Mason and Friends. Hudson River Maritime Museum's February "Show the Museum Some Love" membership drive culminates with a night of dinner, dancing, and live music provided by some of the region's top musicians. February 26. 3pm on. $35. Ole Savannah, Rondout, Kingston. Hrmm.org.
Hollywood Classics with MaryKay Messenger. Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra with the premier vocalist for the United States Military Academy Band performing great movie hits. February 3. 8pm. Marriott Pavilion, Culinary Institute of America.
Music & Words: Classical, Jazz, and Soul. Multi-genre pianist, conductor, composer, producer, arranger, and educator Damien Sneed leads an exploration of vocal music through the ages. $25-45. February 9. 7:30pm. Fisher Center's LUMA Theater, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. 845- 758-6822.
Sledding Party. Sledding, a snowman contest, a bonfire, hot chocolate, and other treats. Free. February, 10. 12pm. Clermont Historical Site, Germantown.
Famous Love Stories of The Gilded Age. A tea and talk program in the historic dining room, with an optional house tour. February 10 & 11. 1–4pm. Staatsburgh State Historic Site.
Photowork. 31st Annual National Juried Photography curated by leading curators, critics, and processionals. February 10 opening reception. 3–6pm. Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon St. Poughkeepsie.
Ali Stroker: Making Limitations Your Opportunities. Ali is the first actress in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway, a star of Glee, and is currently starring alongside Kyra Sedgwick on ABC's new drama 10 Days in the Valley. February 11. 3pm. Vogelstein Center for Drama, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. Reservations required at https://vassardrama.tix.com.
Clearwater's Third Annual Spirit of the Hudson Gala: All Aboard. Hosted by Annie and Fred Osborn with Jimmy Buff of Radio Kingston. February 11. 3pm. The Garrison, 2015 U.S. 9, Garrison. www.clearwater.org.
Road Salt: Reducing Impacts to the Environment and Human Health. A Cary Institute forum exploring the impact that road salt, with a focus on successful salt reduction strategies. February 13. 9am–12:30pm. Carey Institute, 2801 Sharon Turnpike., Millbrook. Free, register at caryinstitute.org/forum-road-salt.
Sticky Fingers: Joe Hagan. Author Joe Hagan will discuss his book Sticky Fingers: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone with Stephen Metcalf (Slate culture criticat-large and host of the Slate Culture Gabfest). February 15. 5pm. Weis Cinema, Campus Center, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. 845-758-6822.
'Weird Al' Yankovic. An intimate evening of music, focusing on original (non-parody) songs from his 14-album catalog. February 27. 7:30pm. Bardavon, 35 Market St. Poughkeepsie.
Dallas Goldtooth. As a member of the Dakota and Dine tribes, Goldtooth is both sketch comic and committed conservation campaigner. February 27. 5:30pm. Taylor Hall 203-Auditorium, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie.
The New Jim Crow. Acclaimed best-selling author Michelle Alexander. March 1. 7pm. Nelly Goletti Theatre, Marist College, Poughkeepsie.


#ChrisJericho revealed that #ImpactWrestling has accepted his #invitation to join the #RockNWrestlingRageratSea" cruise in October. #Jericho noted on #Instagram that he met with #ImpactWrestlingOfficials in #LosAngeles today, and the promotion will have their talent involved with the cruise.
"I'm out here in Los Angeles, I just had an extensive meeting with #Impactmanagement," Jericho said. "As a result, I am proud to say that Impact Wrestling will be a part of the #Jerichocruise! That's right, Impact will be on board #October27 from #Miami to #theBahamas!"
Jericho had been doing an angle #online with #SamiCallihan where Callihan called him out for not booking him on the cruise. Impact Wrestling posted Callihan's comments on their YouTube and #socialmedia accounts, which resulted in Jericho publicly inviting them to join.
Jericho, who is known to work fans online, had re-tweeted a message last week which read, "are the rumors true ??? Could you be heading to impact wrestling?? Please make this happen! @IMPACTWRESTLING" Jericho, who will be facing #TetsuyaNaito at #NJPWDominion this Saturday, has never worked for Impact, although he personally called the company to hire #DonCallis, who now serves as a #VicePresident for the company.


Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) today announced the expansion of universal full-day pre-kindergarten programs in 28 communities across Chicago. As part of Mayor Emanuel's plan to provide universal pre-k by 2021, more than 100 new full-day classrooms will be added next school year.
"I've worked on early childhood development and education for decades because I believe to my core that every child should be given the best possible chance for a bright future," said Governor JB Pritzker. "With a $100 million increase in the Early Childhood Block Grant in my budget, we are proposing the largest ever one year increase in the program's history and more money for preschool than we've ever invested. This means Illinois can expand universal full-day, high-quality pre-K to 14,000 more children this year. Investing in early childhood development means taxpayers spend less and more people are contributing to our communities' health and prosperity. That's why pre-school can't be a luxury reserved only for some. It should be a right afforded to all."
As part of a $27 million increase in CPS Pre-K spending next year, the district is opening more than 100 free, full-day pre-k classes next year. The 28 high-needs communities will include: Auburn Gresham, Avalon Park, Burnside, Calumet Heights, Chatham, East Side, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, Hegewisch, Pullman, Riverdale, Roseland, South Chicago, South Deering, Washington Heights, West Englewood, West Pullman; Austin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Lower West Side, North Lawndale, South Lawndale, West Garfield Park, West Town and Uptown.
"Universal pre-kindergarten is a powerful equalizer that ensures every student, in every neighborhood has access to a quality education that lays the foundation for future academic success," said CPS CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson. "Access to early education has the power to transform lives and this initiative will benefit Chicago's families and Chicago's future."
As part of this expansion, the Department of Family and Support Services will add another $50 million to support community-based organizations providing early education programs through an upcoming RFP. This investment builds on investments of both DFSS and CPS to ensure that City-administered programs are high quality and effectively preparing children for success in their early years and beyond.
In the first year of this ambitious plan, an additional 180 full-day CPS classrooms were added to serve the families most in need. Through the continued expansion of the programming, roughly 15,000 of Chicago's 4-year olds are anticipated to be served in the 2019-20 school year.
Access to universal full-day pre-kindergarten will roll out to additional communities each year, prioritizing communities with the most children in need. By the fall of 2021 pre-k will be universally accessible for all 4-year-olds in Chicago. Before the Mayor took office, less than 6,000 4-year-olds had access to pre-K; this plan will ensure that over 23,000 children are served.
Once implemented, Mayor Emanuel will have added 4 years of classroom time for every student since taking office in 2011, starting by shifting away from the shortest school day and the shortest school year in Illinois. Universal pre-k is a critical element of the Mayor's plan to provide a full pre-k to higher education and career for all Chicago students.
Studies consistently show that full-day preschool helps prepare children for kindergarten better than half-day programs, and also better meets the needs of working families. Full day programs typically have higher enrollment and attendance rates than half-day, and research continues to show that they have more impact on student outcomes. The Mayor's aggressive plan to ensure that all children have access to this critical resource was developed in partnership with Action for Children, learning from local stakeholders and national experts to develop a robust model for Chicago.
Since taking office, Mayor Emanuel has made early childhood education a top priority. The expansion of universal full-day pre-kindergarten for four-year-olds joins the long list of investments in early learning and education made during his administration. This includes creating the first of its kind online preschool application to make it easier for parents to access programs and expanding access to full-day kindergarten for every student.
All current early learning site locations can be found on the City's easy-to-use, interactive online portal at www.chicagoearlylearning.org.
Chicago's Roadmap to Implementing Universal Pre-K (UPK), a report outlining the details of the four-year plan can be found at www.chilearn.org/UPK.


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package jadx.gui;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.stream.Collectors;

import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

import jadx.api.ICodeInfo;
import jadx.api.JadxArgs;
import jadx.api.JadxDecompiler;
import jadx.api.JavaClass;
import jadx.api.JavaNode;
import jadx.api.JavaPackage;
import jadx.api.ResourceFile;
import jadx.api.impl.InMemoryCodeCache;
import jadx.api.metadata.ICodeNodeRef;
import jadx.api.plugins.JadxPlugin;
import jadx.api.plugins.JadxPluginManager;
import jadx.core.dex.nodes.ClassNode;
import jadx.core.dex.nodes.ProcessState;
import jadx.core.dex.nodes.RootNode;
import jadx.core.dex.visitors.rename.RenameVisitor;
import jadx.core.utils.exceptions.JadxRuntimeException;
import jadx.core.utils.files.FileUtils;
import jadx.gui.settings.JadxProject;
import jadx.gui.settings.JadxSettings;
import jadx.gui.ui.MainWindow;
import jadx.gui.utils.codecache.CodeStringCache;
import jadx.gui.utils.codecache.disk.BufferCodeCache;
import jadx.gui.utils.codecache.disk.DiskCodeCache;

import static jadx.core.dex.nodes.ProcessState.GENERATED_AND_UNLOADED;
import static jadx.core.dex.nodes.ProcessState.NOT_LOADED;
import static jadx.core.dex.nodes.ProcessState.PROCESS_COMPLETE;

@SuppressWarnings("ConstantConditions")
public class JadxWrapper {
	private static final Logger LOG = LoggerFactory.getLogger(JadxWrapper.class);

	private static final Object DECOMPILER_UPDATE_SYNC = new Object();

	private final MainWindow mainWindow;
	private volatile @Nullable JadxDecompiler decompiler;

	public JadxWrapper(MainWindow mainWindow) {
		this.mainWindow = mainWindow;
	}

	public void open() {
		close();
		try {
			synchronized (DECOMPILER_UPDATE_SYNC) {
				JadxProject project = getProject();
				JadxArgs jadxArgs = getSettings().toJadxArgs();
				jadxArgs.setInputFiles(FileUtils.toFiles(project.getFilePaths()));
				jadxArgs.setCodeData(project.getCodeData());

				this.decompiler = new JadxDecompiler(jadxArgs);
				this.decompiler.load();
				initCodeCache();
			}
		} catch (Exception e) {
			LOG.error("Jadx decompiler wrapper init error", e);
			close();
		}
	}

	// TODO: check and move into core package
	public void unloadClasses() {
		for (ClassNode cls : getDecompiler().getRoot().getClasses()) {
			ProcessState clsState = cls.getState();
			cls.unload();
			cls.setState(clsState == PROCESS_COMPLETE ? GENERATED_AND_UNLOADED : NOT_LOADED);
		}
	}

	public void close() {
		try {
			synchronized (DECOMPILER_UPDATE_SYNC) {
				if (decompiler != null) {
					decompiler.close();
					decompiler = null;
				}
			}
		} catch (Exception e) {
			LOG.error("Jadx decompiler close error", e);
		} finally {
			mainWindow.getCacheObject().reset();
		}
	}

	private void initCodeCache() {
		switch (getSettings().getCodeCacheMode()) {
			case MEMORY:
				getArgs().setCodeCache(new InMemoryCodeCache());
				break;
			case DISK_WITH_CACHE:
				getArgs().setCodeCache(new CodeStringCache(buildBufferedDiskCache()));
				break;
			case DISK:
				getArgs().setCodeCache(buildBufferedDiskCache());
				break;
		}
	}

	private BufferCodeCache buildBufferedDiskCache() {
		DiskCodeCache diskCache = new DiskCodeCache(getDecompiler().getRoot(), getProject().getCacheDir());
		return new BufferCodeCache(diskCache);
	}

	/**
	 * Get the complete list of classes
	 */
	public List<JavaClass> getClasses() {
		return getDecompiler().getClasses();
	}

	/**
	 * Get all classes that are not excluded by the excluded packages settings
	 */
	public List<JavaClass> getIncludedClasses() {
		List<JavaClass> classList = getDecompiler().getClasses();
		List<String> excludedPackages = getExcludedPackages();
		if (excludedPackages.isEmpty()) {
			return classList;
		}
		return classList.stream()
				.filter(cls -> isClassIncluded(excludedPackages, cls))
				.collect(Collectors.toList());
	}

	/**
	 * Get all classes that are not excluded by the excluded packages settings including inner classes
	 */
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			return classes;
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Dr. Egbert, who went to Russia in 1914, was caused great annoyance by spies. Two of his doctors were Russian pro-Germans and one of the Russian nurses was an active spy. There are few men who understand the Russian peasant soldier as well as this American Surgeon who devoted over three years of his life to their welfare. Dr. Egbert stands to the right of the occicer whose hands are on the sword hilt.


Villa Hermosa, in the province of La Romana, is protected by an enthusiastic fire department. During our visit here in April 2013, the young volunteer firefighters who serve the nearly 77,000 residents were put through the rigors of American firefighter training, thanks to ProJecto's volunteer training team. But the department remains poorly equipped for the job at hand. In July 2015, ProJecto returned with bunker gear and other tools of the trade. We also distributed Bibles to the volunteers, compliments of Firefighters for Christ, as we believe that spiritual preparation goes hand in hand with physical preparation.


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This year was the first year I've seen conversation and declaration around giving up social media as a new year's resolution. For the purposes of this opinion, when I mention 'social media' I'm generally referring directly to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, but of course other platforms should not be ignored.
The folks I saw who actually did give up social media (or had conversations on social about giving it up) were people I admire from different backgrounds – all well read, intelligent, digital-natives, and millennials. I've seen people quit Facebook before, I've taken extended and well-enforced breaks myself. But this was the first time I've seen people doing it because they're concerned about how the big networks behave. The numbers are relatively small – but the reasoning behind these discussions is important to understand.
I actually went through an old friend's photo albums and saved a bunch of pictures from our freshmen year in college after reading that he was deleting his account – forcing me to relive the year before Facebook came into the lives of myself and everyone in the pictures I was downloading.
2004 wasn't that long ago, was it?
The reasoning behind resolutions like this can be broken down by two main concerns: the personal impact of social media use; and moral concerns about the behavior of the big networks.
With the rollout of iOS 12, users can see how much screen time they use. Users also now have the option to set timers to limit their use of certain apps – including entire categories like social media.
That is clearly a response to the backlash in the news about the negative effects of too much social media usage. So it's unsurprising that new year's resolutions around limiting or quitting social media appear to be increasing.
The issues with Facebook's use of data, and the platform being used by extremist groups (without proper monitoring) is well-documented. It appears to be focused on revenue and growth without giving appropriate consideration to social or privacy repercussions. That has many users concerned, even leading to a sense of betrayal.
While overall the number of people leaving social media is small, the discussions around why they're doing it should give social networks food for thought. Brands who use social as part of their marketing could think about how they develop social media campaigns and apps that contribute positively to our world (not negatively) and use our data with respect and permission. Just as the alcohol industry has faced up to responsible drinking, it's time for networks to promote responsible social media use.
And brands can take a stand on these issues. As our CMO, Emma Harris said in her commentary on the Edelman Earned Brand Study in late 2018, there is an increase in 'belief-driven buyers' who now make up the majority of consumers. People care about the moral behaviour of brands, so it makes sense that they'll care about the behaviour of social networks, too.
As these issues grow and develop, users' opinions and views on the platforms will change, too. The social media industry has a chance to learn from public opinion, and develop ethical practices that will encourage people to stay on their sites. The pressure to do that will come from brands who want their customers' social media experiences to be positive and uplifting.
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Jets Fill a Void for Kids at Toys-R-Us
The Jets may not give much to opposing teams on the football field as the NFL's No. 1-ranked defense, but off the field they're all about giving back.
Led by ninth-year defensive end Marques Douglas, several players met up at the Toys-R-Us in Livingston, N.J., to take a few kids on a shopping spree. Part of Generation Jets Academy — an after-school program that provides students with personalized attention from caring and creative teachers — the elementary students were from P.S. 306 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
"The spirit of Christmas is about giving back," said Douglas, who donated $200 gift cards for the children. "The Marques Douglas Foundation teamed up with the Jets organization and provided these kids with gift cards so they could have Christmas a little early."
Thirty-five children ages 5-13 teamed up in groups of four to five per player. Also on hand for the Jets were David Clowney, Vernon Gholston, Wallace Wright, Kenwin Cummings, Drew Coleman and Mike DeVito.
Still feeling like a child, Clowney was having as much fun as the kids while riding on a scooter around the store.
"One of the reasons I'm as happy as the kids are is because I wasn't able to go inside Toys-R-Us and pick any toy that I wanted," said Clowney, reflecting on his childhood. "I broke down in tears my first pair of Jordans I got, and those were in high school."
The second-year receiver also tried to give some tips to a little boy that may have aspirations to get out on the field himself when he grows up.
"One kid got a football," said Clowney. "I told him I play receiver so he wants me to work with him a little bit. I'm going to try and get his hands right, try to work with him on catching the ball."
The children had to learn to budget a little with their $200. They had smiles from ear to ear as they stuffed their shopping carts with their favorite items.
"Once we got to the video games," said Gholston, "they kind of held a little dispute in terms of 'What game should I get? Should I put this one back to get this?' That threw a loophole in the plan, but we were able to get through it and leave happy."
"The most popular toy had to be the Nintendo DS," said Douglas. "It seemed like everybody wanted it. It was a little expensive but at the same time a couple of kids bought it."
Getting what they want is something that the children from the inner city borough are not used to being able to do.
"Most of these children when they come in the store, they're picking up things and their parents are saying 'another time' or 'we cant afford this right now,' " said Patricia Thompson, Generation Jets Academy program supervisor. "But tonight they were able to go around and pick things that they like and get it, and have a smile on their face. I'm in there with them working every day, and some smiles that I've seen tonight I haven't seen in a long time."
The children were so excited with getting presents that it was hard for some of them to embrace the moment that a professional football player was with them. But that's something that Thompson said will stick with them, something that she'll continue to hear about in the coming weeks.
"Their excitement shifted from us to 'What can I get for my sisters and brothers?' " said Douglas. "That's what I'm surprised about. It wasn't just about themselves they wanted to find things for family members. You can't really shop for mom and dad here but you can shop for brother and sister."
That giving spirit that the children are developing now is what Christmas is all about.
"A lot of children unfortunately don't have the right role models," said Matt Pielli, director of after-school programs for the Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service. "The Jets are filling that void today and hopefully that will carry on."
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First Session Begins Oct. 11 at Clifton High School
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2022 Jets High School Coach of the Week Winners
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The Dyldam Parramatta Eels will take on the St George Illawarra Dragons at Pirtek Stadium this Saturday (27 June) and Blue and Gold outside back Ryan Morgan said that despite the off-field media noise, the Eels are focused on their Round 16 opponents as they look for their first back to back wins of the season.
"I actually really haven't heard too much about it because we have been training all day but we are just leaving it to the 'higher ups'" Morgan said to the media yesterday (Monday 22 June).
Whilst Morgan admitted that it would be great to be playing alongside Foran in 2016, the centre was focused on turning things around this season after the Eels 5-9 record to start the season.
"He is a good player and we would love to have him here but we have the Dragons this week and that's all we are focused on and focused on the rest of the year," Morgan said.
With Morgan coming off contract with the Blue and Gold at the end of the 2015 season, the outside back said the off-field distractions were not affecting his desire of wanting to remain a one-club man and continue playing for the club that gave him his start in the NRL.
"It won't affect my decision too much," Morgan said when quizzed on his desire to stay at the Eels despite the off-field news coverage.
"I have been here since I was 15 and they gave me my crack at it and I would love to repay them by staying here. I would love to be a one club man." Morgan added.
With Morgan seeing plenty of off-field change since his debut in 2011, the outside back confirmed the instability was not affecting the playing group.
"We have had a few CEO's but I don't think it affects the players too much," Morgan said.
"I have complete faith in Brad and all the coaching staff and I am sure they are taking care of it." Morgan added.


Kotak Select Focus Fund is an equity multi cap mutual fund. It is a relatively late entrant to the multi-cap party but has made quite an impression after its launch. Let us find out more about the fund in-depth and find if we should buy, sell or hold it.
The fund was launched on September 11, 2009. This fund from the stable of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund, has benchmark as Nifty 200. From the point of riskometer, the fund is perceived to be 'moderately high'.
The minimum investment for Kotak Select Focus Fund is Rs. 5000, the minimum SIP investment is Rs. 500. The turnover is 40 percent; the expense ratio is 2 percent (as on September 2016) and there is an exit load of 1 percent if you redeem the fund before 365 days. The AUM (Assets Under Management) size of the fund is Rs. 6,385 crore.
Kotak Select Focus invests 93.27 percent in equities and 7.53 percent in debt. The top five sectors the fund invests in are financial (25.65 percent), energy (14.26 percent), automobile (13.83 percent), construction (12.50 percent) and FMCG (9.37 percent).
The top ten holdings, Kotak Select Focus invests in are HDFC Bank (6 percent), Reliance Industries (4.94 percent), ITC (4.36 percent), Ultratech Cement (4.08 percent), Hero MotoCorp (3.75 percent), Infosys (3.42 percent), The Ramco Cements (3.40 percent), Shree Cement (3.30 percent), IndusInd Bank (3.05 percent) and HPCL (3 percent).
Kotak Select Focus Fund has returned 15.89 percent, 28.48 percent, 19.98 percent per annum since the past 1, 3 and 5 years. On all counts, it has beaten the benchmarke returns and the category average. From a 5-year perspective, it has been helmed as the 5th best fund in the category. Since its launch, Kotak Select Focus fund has delivered 14.90 percent return per annum.
Kotak Select Focus Fund can be compared to the likes of Birla Sun Life Special Situations Fund and Mirae Asset India Opportunities Fund in terms of returns but Kotak Select Focus beats it competitors with a low expense ratio of 2 percent.
The fund manager is Harsha Upadhyaya, who has been with the fund since 2012. Though the fund started out in 2009, it managed to beat its peers in the past five years. Kotak Select Focus Fund adopts a top-down approach, looking for companies that have proven business models that are scalable, sustainable and have competitive edge in their respective businesses. The fund has capped the small and mid-cap exposure to 30 percent.
Kotak Select Focus however, has not experienced an extreme bear market since its launch. But it proved that it can manage the downside well in 2011. Compared to other multi-cap funds, Kotak Select Focus has a higher degree of large cap exposure, which is more than 75 percent, as witnessed in the past two years.


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Ukraine: how are cooperatives helping those affected?
Cooperatives from around the world have stepped in to support everyone affected by the developments in Ukraine. The conflict, which started on 24 February, had by 8 March led to the loss of more than 1,300 civilian lives and more than 2 million refugees, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
To support those most affected by the war, cooperative organisations have launched several initiatives: from supporting relief efforts on the ground, to volunteering to help those displaced by the conflict or donating to fundraising appeals.
In Finland ICMIF member LähiTapiola donated EUR 300,000 to the Finnish Red Cross and Unicef Unicef to help those affected by the war. Likewise, Danish ICMIF member LB Forsikring announced on 1 March that it has expanded the coverage on its contents and liability insurance so that Ukrainian refugees who move in with one of the insurer's policyholders will also be covered.
Similarly, the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) has launched a Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund to support Ukraine's credit unions. As the charitable arm of World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), WFCU works to improve lives and communities through credit unions.Mike Reuter, executive director of WFCU, said credit unions from around the world have been reaching out to ask how they could help their colleagues in Ukraine."Our global credit union community stepped forward immediately with both concern and support for their Ukrainian peers," he added. "Proceeds from the Cooperative Voices Event, as well as donations provided to the Displacement Fund, will help Ukraine's credit unions in the short and long term."
In Canada the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) has launched a Disaster Recovery Fund for the people of Ukraine while calling on the cooperative community across Canada to help. The funding raised will go to more than 2,000 vulnerable women, including Internally Displaced Persons living in the Kyiv, Kharkov, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts of Ukraine.
In the UK, apex Cooperatives UK along with other members of its International Working Group are recommending donations to be sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee(DEC) Ukraine appeal, which launched on 2 March.
The IWG has also reached out to cooperative networks in Poland and Romania to find out how it might support the local movements in these countries, which are currently welcoming large numbers of refugees from Ukraine.
CEO of Co-operatives UK Rose Marley said: "We have been heartened by the show of solidarity from the UK co-op movement and will provide our support through the International Working Group," adding: "Communication with our Ukrainian and Polish counterparts has been established but as you can imagine this is patchy and it may be a while before we can determine what practical support they need from us. We will continue to keep our members updated as soon as we know more."
Similarly, worker-owned John Lewis Partnership announced it is donating £100,000 to the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal and will also match public donations up to an additional £150,000.
Chair Sharon White said: "I am deeply distressed by the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine – innocent people losing their lives, their loved ones, their homes, and families being separated.
A group of Israeli cooperators and volunteers joined an IsraAid emergency response trip to Moldova on 27 February.
Mully Dor, the chair of the Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation (AJEEC-NISPED), said: "This week, we opened a 'Mother & Baby Space' tent in a Palanca crossing, providing urgently needed items like diapers and baby food, children's activities, blankets, and seating. The tent, operated together with volunteers from the local organisations, serves Ukrainian families in urgent crisis as they wait for several hours to continue their journeys. We are committed to responding to the Ukraine refugee crisis in the long term."
In the USA the National Co+op Grocers (NCG), while Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) and NCBA CLUSA have launched a fundraising drive to support the Ukrainian cooperative community's immediate and on-going needs during this time, including the All-Ukrainian Central Union of Consumer Societies (COOP Ukraine), a network of 15,000 enterprises, 3,000 restaurants, seven hotels, 300 manufacturing businesses and shops, and 300 markets throughout Ukraine.
In a letter to ICA Director General Bruno Roelants on 1 March, Illia Gorokhovskyi, Chairperson of the Board of COOP Ukraine said she was "sincerely grateful for your care, concern, letters of support and the powerful strength that you have exerted through your position and actions.
"Bombardments and fighting continue, the infrastructure is destroyed in many cities, production, education, logistics and other social processes are destabilised.
"In these circumstances, enterprises and consumer cooperation organisations make efforts to provide the population with the necessities of life, primarily food, and deliver them to where it is most needed. Volunteer work, cooperation to help refugees and work with humanitarian organisations is underway," she added.
A team of cooperative developers from Ukraine has also launched a fundraising initiative to support the country's agricultural cooperatives. The funding raised will be used to acquire equipment that helps our community to survive staying in the bomb shelters and to keep working in difficult conditions.
The campaign is coordinated by Iryna Volovyk and Sofia Burtak from Cooperative Academy from Dnipro with logistic help from Katarzyna Kalinowska from Food Co-op Dobrze in Warsaw) and Sara Vicari from arountheworld.coop in Rome, who will be responsible for organising the shopping and transferring goods to Ukraine. Those wishing to donate can do so using the following link: https://pomagam.pl/en/coopsukraine.
Photo credit: IsraAid


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Special drives to curb air pollution from Wednesday: Minister
Fed Cup Football: Sheikh Jamal DC play 2-2 draw with Dhaka Mohammedan SC
Chandika returns as Bangladesh cricket team's head coach
Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard sorry to disappoint mother
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Saudi Arabia's head coach Herve Renard gestures during the World Cup group C soccer match between Poland and Saudi Arabia, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Sorry, mom.
Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard felt he disappointed his mother when Poland beat his team at the World Cup on Saturday.
The French coach said before the match that it was going to be very special for her because her parents were Polish, "but she will wear her Saudi national shirt. Don't worry."
It's the first World Cup that Renard's mother has attended and she was at Lusail Stadium to see one of the biggest upsets when his team defeated Argentina 2-1 in its opening match.
"I think every week she's watching maybe two, three games," Renard said. "She loves football, so of course, she was very happy."
Read more: Saudi fans put on brave face after World Cup loss to Poland
There was no repeat upset Saturday as Robert Lewandowski scored one goal and set up another in Poland's 2-0 win.
"She won't be happy with me this evening," Renard said. "I'm sure she's really sad. But I will tell her, you always repeat to me, 'Never give up. Always work hard and the chance will come back.'"
Qualifying for the second round is still possible for Saudi Arabia after its loss to Poland."Like I said before, we are still alive," Renard said.
The 54-year-old Renard was already well liked for his success with the Saudi Arabia team since taking over in 2019 and his popularity has grown even more since the win over Argentina.
Renard was swarmed by admirers after press conference Friday when local journalists lined up to take selfies with him. The suave Frenchman patently smiled his broad smile, flashing immaculate teeth for the photos and he appeared in no hurry to leave.
Renard has had great success at the international level. He surprisingly guided Zambia to its first Africa Cup of Nations title in 2012, then repeated the feat with Ivory Coast three years later.
The former Lille and Sochaux coach helped Morocco qualify for the 2018 World Cup. It was the first time in 20 years Morocco had reached the tournament. His team only managed one point from three group stage games, however, losing 1-0 to both Iran and Portugal before drawing 2-2 with Spain.
This World Cup is already better.
Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Mystery behind Saudi Arabia's Win Against Argentina
Against Poland on Saturday, Saudi Arabia had twice as many shots at goal as Poland did. Poland was boosted by goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who had a penalty save and several other vital blocks.
"We didn't lose the game today because we are unlucky. We lost the game to them because we were not efficient," said Renard, who praised Szczesny. "He did his job, a fantastic job. But nobody discovered him today, huh? He's a great goalkeeper."
Renard has pride in how his team has played in both of its World Cup games so far.
"I don't think a lot of people (thought) Saudi Arabia was able to play this kind of football," he said. "This is the reason why I'm proud of them."
Renard referred to the vocal support the Green Falcons received at Education City Stadium, where the enthusiastic Saudi fans turned the game into a home one, and he hopes for more of the same for the final group game against Mexico on Nov. 30 back at Lusail – where his team beat Argentina.
"I hope they won't give up," Renard said of the fans. "Because when you are fans, you need to support your team when it's a fantastic day, but you also need to support your team to make the history during the third game."
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"The" nobility is a slippery fish to catch, especially for the Renaissance and Reformation era, here understood as the two centuries between 1450 and 1650. Historians inevitably face the methodological problem of whether to define "nobility" according to juridical, social or cultural criteria. Over the past decades, they have abandoned a legal and essentialist interpretation in favor of a sociological and anthropological approach. Even if legal, fiscal, and social privileges persisted in "the making of" the nobility during the ancien régime, it is now widely acknowledged that the social composition of the group constantly changed, leading to an immense diversity among its members across Europe and the colonies. Likewise, it is accepted today that both the Renaissance and Reformation profoundly changed the cultural and ideological concept of "nobility" itself. These novel insights replace the older 19th-century paradigm claiming that from the late Middle Ages onward the nobility was in long-lasting crisis, losing its power and status to a rising bourgeoisie. Instead of this linear interpretation, a new consensus emerged around a persistent rise and decline among nobilities (not of the group as such), and their remarkable resilience in the face of state-building, religious change, and economic upheaval between 1450 and 1650.
There are several excellent attempts to bring the histories of the nobilities of Europe together in a synthesis. These divide into two categories: the first juxtaposes the nobilities in different countries according to the same interpretative questions, as in Scott 2007 and Clark 1995; the second integrates these separate histories into one explanatory narrative, as in Doyle 2010, Asch 2003, Zmora 2001, Dewald 1996, and Labatut 1978. To this day, this last category has invariably met with the critique that it extends the power balance of France, England, or the Holy Roman Empire across the rest of Europe, whereas local laws and culture often determined the outlook of the nobilities. A general overview including the fate of nobilities in Europe and in its colonial and overseas territories is much needed. See also the section on Comparative History. Labatut 1978 develops the classic interpretation of the encapsulation of nobilities into states by the end of the 18th century, with the comparative study of Clark 1995 arguing for noteworthy regional differences within this macro-historical process. Since then, Dewald 1996 has rewritten this narrative in more neutral terms of an ever-changing social composition of the noble estate, with Asch 2003 and Zmora 2001 pointing to the many moments of noble rebellion and resistance toward their rulers and overlords. Doyle 2010 might serve as the most recent, though probably too brief, introduction for Europe as a whole, and Scott 2007 remains the best starting point for deep study of the regional nobilities in the area covered.
Asch, Ronald G. Nobilities in Transition, 1550–1700: Courtiers and Rebels in Britain and Europe. London: Hodder Education, 2003.
Detailed comparative study of English and European nobilities alike, while recognizing regional differences. Argues for a "genuinely European elite" with remarkable resilience in times of crisis and with an ongoing margin for maneuver toward early modern sovereigns. Gives detailed information on the foundations of the nobility, its changing composition, its cultural outlook, and its position at court and within the state apparatus.
Clark, Samuel. State and Status: The Rise of the State and Aristocratic Power in Western Europe. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 1995.
Older but still valid introduction from the perspective of historical sociology, indicating state formation's centers and peripheries, and its impact on local nobilities. Focuses on the differences in status and power in the British Isles and on the Continent.
Dewald, Jonathan. The European Nobility, 1400–1800. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 1996.
Classic overview by a leading scholar. Despite criticism of its focus on France and England, it makes excursions to Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Dutch Republic. Among the first to reframe the "crisis" paradigm into a more neutral narrative of class formation, and of change and continuity (see also Stone 1965, cited under Britain).
Doyle, William. Aristocracy: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press, 2010.
The most recent, but a too concise, overview, ranging from Britain to Russia. Although "aristocracy" usually denominates the highest group within the titled nobility, it here groups titled and lesser elites alike.
Labatut, Jean-Pierre. Les noblesses européennes de la fin du XVe siècle à la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France, 1978.
Clear introduction to the titles and ranks among European nobilities, though mainly centered on France.
Scott, H. M., ed. The European Nobilities in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. 2d ed. 2 vols. London: Longman, 2007.
Second improved and updated edition (1st ed. 1995), with excellent bibliographies. Without doubt the best introductory chapters for regional nobilities, from France to Russia.
Zmora, Hillay. Monarchy, Aristocracy and the State in Europe, 1300–1800. London: Routledge, 2001.
Wide-ranging survey of the longue durée, with particular attention to the growing legal prescriptions concerning noble status. Questions the long-lasting impact of noble rebellion on early modern state formation.


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