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KENCKO KITCHEN,
When good ideas take root
Ever wondered who's behind the instant smoothie revolution? Meet our founder, Tomás, and find out what inspired him to create an easier way to get to 5-a-day.
Kencko was born out of a genuine need. Not a speculation about what people might be persuaded to buy, like so many new products; not even just a gap in the market, though it was that too. No, kencko arose because Tomás Froes urgently needed to change his life. In 2014, back home in Portugal after a stint working in China, Tomás realized he was sick: what had begun as a burning in his stomach had reached a new peak of discomfort.
'I felt dizzy, all the time' says Tomás. 'I'd had problems with acidity in my stomach, but this was new – I knew something was going on. My body was telling me that things had to change.'
Tomás saw a doctor in his hometown of Lisbon, Portugal's beautiful, bustling seaside capital, and heard exactly what he didn't want to hear: you've got acute gastritis, and need to take pills to protect your stomach from the acid, every day, from now on. But Tomás had different ideas. While growing up in Lisbon, he'd spent weekends and summers playing and working at his grandfather's farm north of the city - a place rich with corn, broccoli, tomatoes; more recently, apples and pears. Unusually, among these farmers were a number of vegetarians - not a commonplace sort of diet in Portugal at the time.
'I don't really know why,' says Tomás, 'maybe it was that time on the farm, or knowing these vegetarians in my family - whatever it was, it made me certain there was something else I could do besides taking medicine.'
Tomás had a head start. He'd read The China Study - the game-changing study of links between diet and health that showed reducing reliance on animal products could have profound, positive effects. Tomás decided that a vegan diet might help his Gastritis without medication. So he shifted to a diet of at least five servings of fruit and vegetables each day, no dairy and little-to-no meat. And everything changed – with the change in diet, his gastric acidity levels went down: no need for the medicine.
But because of his hectic startup lifestyle, Tomás found it hard to get all those servings in. 'I kept winding up with rotten fruits and vegetables in my backpack, so I started looking. I added fruit juices to my 5-a-day, to simplify things,' he says, 'but cold-press juices were expensive and didn't last long either, and they didn't offer the fruit's full nutrition. It wasn't working. So I started looking for ways to extend the shelf life on my fruits and veg.'
Tomás began learning about flash-freeze, slow-drying processes, known for years but used more in pharmaceuticals than food. He worked with nutritionists to determine which foods best retained their nutritional value through the process. He experimented with flavor combinations and storage mechanisms and soon had friends asking him to share.
'I felt like, "Hey, I've faced this issue – maybe there are more people like me?" That's when I learned that, worldwide, 50% of the fruits and vegetables produced are wasted annually, due to their perishability. People need – and want! – to consume more fruit and veg; the vast majority of people don't reach the daily recommendation. Yet half of our production is left to waste. Something had to change.'
That's when Tomás incorporated kencko, in an effort to make the nutritional benefits and great taste of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables long-lasting and portable. And he's never looked back.
'Only 10 per cent of people in the US get their recommended five servings of fruit-and-veg per day,' says Tomás. 'If we can be some part of changing it to 20 per cent – that improvement in nutrition means less cancer, less heart disease, such a healthier life. What a thing to succeed at.'


Many, many years ago: A few weeks after my grandmother died, my mother and her sister stood in the middle of Grandmother's home and tried to figure out what to do with all of her beloved fluff and furnishings. You know, the cuckoo clock, the butter dish shaped like a chicken, the Americana lamps and her favorite mug. Hundreds of things both precious and bold with thick memories of life and death, war and peace, depression and plenty. Grandmother's generation passed through some of the hardest times of our nation.
After the horrors of World War II, my grandfather had built her a paradise with his own hands – a lovely house in the valley, with more than three acres of flowering gardens. Maple trees lined the driveway. He built lovely stone paths that wound throughout the gardens and trees. He built stone bird baths that were in direct eyesight of where she sat in the kitchen window, with her coffee and milk every morning. She was his precious treasure.
My Grandmother and I had been very close, more so than any of her other grandchildren. I don't say that as a brag. After my grandfather passed away, I would visit often. I think it was because I didn't mind just sitting there in the quiet with her. To just BE – To listen to the birds, to breath in the scent of flowers and freshly mowed lawns. To appreciate the gifts of nature. We both loved caring for the gardens, and after a day well spent, we would retire with books in hand and read until bedtime. I didn't need attention, and she didn't need authority or ego.
I kept those precious books until my granddaughters were old enough to appreciate them, and then started our own tradition of reading together. I hope that they will love the books as much as I did – but more importantly, treasure the time we spend together. Generational traditions – pass it on. Thanks for listening.
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Oh Sunny, I love that you are saying.
I love my grand mother also.
She went aways but I always remember the good times I spent with her when I was young .
I now try to be as sweet as her with my little girl .
I hope I don't make mistakes when I write .
You can correct my faults if you want and if you have time.
I shall be happy to prtogress in english.
Thank you for all that you do for us on the forum.
Thank you so much Sunny! Beautiful as always!
Thank you for the beautiful kit and the wonderful memories you have of your Grandmother. i was close to my Paternal Grandmother. I would go to her house a lot just to visit, watch/help her make pies, or to play board games with her.
Thank you so much for your beautiful designs and generously sharing them with us. I really appreciate the CU license so I can make something and "pay it forward". God bless you and Happy Thanksgiving!! Whenever we do a kindness, we don't realize how far that kindness can reach.
Your story triggers lots of memories…and love of books! Thanks for sharing with us and thanks for the lovely gift for this awesome We Believe Train this month!
Beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing the sweet story of your grandmother and the books. And, of course, thank you for your kit!
What lovely memories of your grandmother. I only knew 1 grandparent, my dad's mother. I remember her cookies, and listening to her stories and listening to the hockey game on her little black and white TV. She was blind from before I was born, but that didn't stop her. She knitted us hats, mitts and sweaters constantly. I would read to her while she knit. I, too, love Laura Ingalls Wilder's books. I still have them to pass along to my daughter when she gets a bit older.
Thank your for your contribution. I really love the cross and the dove.
Thank you so much for sharing the storey about your Grandmother. I loved my Grandmother as much but I only got to see her as a child when all the family was around. When I went to college, I was the closest family member and visited her and my grandfather as often as I could and had them all to myself. Precious Memories! Than you also for the elements and papers. Love them!
Thank you for sharing your memories … and for your beautiful contribution to the blog train!


After unsettled weather on the Saturday we were lucky to get a full day of dry running on Sunday. There were great tracks laid out for us by Steve Whittington and Bill Mexson who organised a great event. Matt Downes and Ian Rogers helped to make sure we had as smooth a day as possible. This was needed as we had a big entry with 49 competitors entered and a large number of new faces to Autosolos which resulted in a large convoy at the beginning of the day (Cars were checked for old hats like me sneaking a free lap!).
Steve Sherwood (pictured) in his Smart Roadster was attending his first club event and set some great times in a very competitive Class F and coming 4th in class with only a 700cc Smart Roadster.
Classes A & B were amalgamated due to the low entries in Class A. In a repeat of 2015 Paul Prescott and Peter Manning took 1st and 2nd respectively with Sam Wright taking 3rd in his VW Polo. Paul did his best to pass the trophy over to someone else but despite losing coolant his Mini just wouldn't give up. They don't build them like that anymore!
Class C was closely contested with Neil Brown taking 1st and Russell Higgs beating Mark Straker to second on the decisive last test.
Class D was dominated by the Garside's with Adam winning the family battle over David. Ian Grant chased down 3rd place in a competitive class.
Class E also known at the MX5 class had some infiltrators. Euan Muirhead (Vauxhall VX220), Simon Currie (Ford StreetKA) Trevor Newman and Charlotte Newman (Toyota MR2) were all looking to take down the 17 MX5's in their class. It was Jim Bryant who took the crown as the fastest in Class E… This is no easy feat with the such a strong field. Claude Matons was 2rd and Kraigy Haughton 3rd. It was Steve Woodings and his trio (pictured) who gave us the show of the day as they triple drove his MX5 burning through set after set of tyres giving a drift masterclass. This shows why the MX5 is the weapon of choice!
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Me and the boys (Rad and Rene and sometimes Priest) will be playing a monthly gig at Trapezium brewery in Petersburg, VA. Check the website dates for details. If you havent been, it is certainly worth the drive! See you there!


Mr. Brian Clark will soon be the new "Mr. Clean."
U.S History and desktop publishing teacher Mr. Brian Clark ends his last year here at KHS with higher expectations to come by this upcoming August.
Although Clark has not been open about his retirement of being a teacher, he hopes that many people will support his decision.
As funny as it may seem, Clark has picked up a higher paying job opportunity as being a Mr. Clean model.
The corporation "Mr. Clean," owned by Procter & Gamble, is commonly known for their magic cleaning erasers and multi-surface solutions.
The president of the Procter & Gamble headquarters in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, contacted Clark about a year ago after he had entered his photo and personal information in a "Mr. Clean" modeling contest.
Clark saw the article on Facebook and decided to enter as a joke to laugh with his friends, but little did he know he would actually be chosen.
The advertising agency pays $250 per hour, with at least $1,500 per day being average for models.
Not only will Clark be posing as the character of Mr. Clean in commercials and in magazines, but he will also be helping to sell the product at company fairs.
Disclaimer — This story is made up and is completely fictitious. Don't believe a word of it. April Fools!


The HR team is committed to enhancing the client experience at Carleton. We have a number of initiatives underway that are helping us achieve this goal. Broadly speaking, our HR strategy is to 1) modernize existing tools, policies & processes 2) focus on talent, and 3) ultimately transform the HR brand. If you would like to learn more about Human Resources Plan or provide feedback, please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of the HR team.


QArea is hosting a webinar about easy Drupal project deployment, not a thing to miss!
Drupal is seemingly of the best CMS's mankind has come up with as for now. A lot of modules and code are being developed every single day by many dedicated developers. The amount of modules (features) and vast security have made Drupal a preferred CMS for practically every web project. It's even good enough for www.whitehouse.gov to be running on Drupal. But every project has its issues and Drupal projects are in no way exceptions. Deployment process is difficult as it is, yes, but it may get better and simpler if you know how. And that particular knowledge may be gained from attending the webinar hosted by QArea.
Andrey and Yaroslav, young yet skilled and talented developers will be the speakers representing QArea on the webinar. As said earlier many challenges may appear while any Drupal project is in progress, but Yaroslav and Andrey will be dedicating their speech to the deployment stage in particular as all may never be covered by one single webinar. Also you will discover full potential of modules like Drush and Features and ways these modules will assist you with deployment.
All from a CTO to a developer may gain something new from the webinar as the desire of achieving perfection with something (despite being impossible) is what is driving many minds of developers thus no source of useful information is to be missed, especially if the ticket price is 0.00$!
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The candidate in Berlin
BARACK OBAMA is in Berlin today, where he is scheduled to speak to an enormous crowd in front of the Siegessäule. Mr Obama says it won't be a political speech, but something closer to a presidential address. We'll be the judge of that. My colleague and I in New York will be live-blogging the speech, which should begin any minute now.
2:08 So there we have it. Germans seem to love Barack Obama almost as much as David Hasselhoff. Will most Americans care? Probably not. But speaking as an American, I must say that it's nice to see a leading political figure received warmly by an overseas crowd that isn't full of American soldiers.
1:54 One commentator on MSNBC just said that there was nothing to disagree with in the speech. As my colleague points out, that isn't quite true. The call for more troops in Afghanistan is far from the universal point of agreement in Germany that it might be in America. Talk about confronting Iran is still controversial in much of the world. True, it wasn't exactly surprising, but neither was it entirely vanilla.
1:53 A nice, non-partisan speech. As Chuck Todd just said, John McCain could have given the same address. (But I doubt it would have drawn a crowd of a hundred thousand.)
1:51 He just ended; I swear I heard people chanting "Yes we can!" as he works the rope line.
1:42 Some think, wrongly, that Iran's nuclear programme is only an American and Israeli obsession. The loud cheer when Mr Obama said Iran must not get a nuclear weapon reminds us that Germany is one of the countries most worried about this, in Pew Global Attitudes surveys.
1:38 Some applause for Mr Obama's call for nations to come together to fight terrorism. Much lighter applause for his vague request for more help in Afghanistan. One of the less realistic parts of Mr Obama's strategy for Afghanistan is the idea that he can draw more troops from America's European allies.
1:35 Then again, the image of foreigners waving American flags gleefully can't hurt him. When the Stars and Stripes has appeared in a nightly-news dispatch from abroad in recent years, it has more often than not been on fire.
1:34 "Look at Berlin", Mr Obama keeps saying. It's certainly not an address tailored for an American audience. Not yet, at least. Joe Klein wonders if this might hurt him back home.
People may be thinking, what on earth is Obama doing over there when we have so many problems back home? Why isn't he talking about the economy? No doubt, the Obama staff figured they needed this week abroad to establish the image of Obama as a potential Commander-in-Chief...and, no doubt, he will turn to the economy--a Democratic strength, according to the polls--when he gets home. But I wouldn't be surprised if Obama is paying a price for vamping about overseas while banks are cratering, gas prices soar and people are getting really, really nervous about their futures.
1:25 The crowd stretches all the way to the Brandenburg Gate. So much for not having it in the background. The pullback shots will feature it again and again.
1:23 They seem to like him so far. "Fellow citizen of the world." But German crowd/rally behaviour is so different it's very hard to know how to judge this. What a moment.
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Each night at Hatepe I made the 150m trek down to the lake for sunset watch. This consisted of sitting and waiting and watching followed by a sudden flurry of snapping (interspersed with furious pacing forwards, backwards, sideways).
After the hot walk around Craters of the Moon the lake beckoned. We chose a spot to park along the busy lakefront in town and then found some shade to flop under. Rather, the boys dumped bags and scuttled off down to the water, leaving me to do the flopping.
Much as we were settling into life-by-the-lake, we had planned a day trip to Taupo about 20 minutes away.
Lake Taupo weekend: 3~Making the most of that water!
We intended to take full advantage of the lake being on our doorstep and made the 300m round trip numerous times each day.
Hatepe is normally somewhere you race (er, drive) past on your way north or south, being one of a few small settlements along the eastern shore of Lake Taupo. Today though we would be turning off into Hatepe for the first time. Somewhere waiting for us was our holiday bach for the next three nights.


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Fallout 76 locations with cooking stations
Fallout 76 locations with tinker's workbenches
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Fallout 76 nuke targets
The Mire locations
The Mire, Appalachia
Ransacked bunker
Harpers Ferry Armory
• Chemistry station
• Cooking station
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Free States (formerly)
Mayor Miranda Vox (formerly)
Vendor bot Wallace
Feral ghouls
Mutant hounds
connects to
The Burrows
Reassembly Required
Tracking Unknowns
Dropped Connection
A Mark in the Past
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Harpers Ferry terminal entries
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Harpers Ferry is a town in the Mire region of Appalachia in 2102.
In the decades leading to the Great War, Harpers Ferry became a focal point of the Free States movement. Skeptical of the intentions of the United States government, the Free Staters used the town as a staging area and supply point for the bunkers they were building deep within the Mire. As Harpers Ferry was a small town that depended on tourism, this put them at odds with the growing movement, whose conspiracy theories put off patriotic visitors.[1] It also endangered what few lucrative contracts the town had with larger corporations, such as Med-Tek, which used Harpers Ferry as a proving ground for their Sympto-Matic automated medical unit from September 2076 onwards.[2]
The situation steadily escalated as the Sino-American War deteriorated. In late 2076, the Free Staters started buying up supplies at stores throughout the Ferry, ranging from canned goods to camping gear. Although the shopkeepers found it a little strange, they paid in cash and that was all that mattered (although it did scare some of them when they realized just how much ammunition the Free Staters were buying up).[3] The situation rapidly deteriorated in early 2077, as the divide between the Free Staters and the denizens of Harpers Ferry grew. Street fights between Staters and "patriots" became disturbingly common, tearing the Ferry apart and attracting government attention.[4] At first, the interest was limited to surveillance and documenting Free States membership and their associates. Secret policemen visited Ferry vendors and coerced them into handing over names and addresses, winning a battle and losing the war, as the shopkeepers started to realize that the Free Staters may, in fact, be right about the government.[5] However, the visits also had a notable chilling effect, as by May, many started outright refusing to provide services to Free States members.[6]
By June, the United States military seized on the resentment and launched a propaganda campaign against the Free States, and following up with seizure of property belonging to known members of the movement. Although the signs referred to them as being seized for seditious activity, the propaganda posters left no doubts as to who was the intended target.[7] The piece de resistance came midway through June, when the public prosecutor pressed charges against Raleigh Clay, the leader of the movement.[8] In response, the Free States openly seceded from the United States and by September 2077, completely isolated themselves from the outside world, waiting for the bombs to drop. The military, lacking the resources to fight a protracted counter-insurgency campaign, decided to let them be for the time being.[9]
When the bombs did come, Harpers Ferry was largely abandoned in the turmoil, as emergency services and local survivors struggled to cope with the influx of refugees. The town did not experience a rebirth until the Free States emerged from their bunkers around July 2079. They retook Harpers Ferry and started intense rebuilding efforts, turning it into a major fortress and trading post near the heart of the Mire. Using salvage and scrap gathered from the surrounding area, they established fortifications to protect themselves and people under their care - many of whom formerly despised them for their convictions - from the encroaching mutations.[10] By 2084, the town was a prosperous outpost, providing support and food to those in need. The Free States cooperated closely with the Brotherhood, despite Clay's misgivings about Taggerdy and her outfit.[11]
The Grafton Dam outpost in particular shielded their western flank and allowed traders and travelers to move safely through the Savage Divide to the Ferry. It was also a key route connecting the Free States with the Responders in Charleston, at least until the town was destroyed by raiders in 2082.[12] However, this prosperity would not last. The situation deteriorated after the release of the scorchbeasts by President Thomas Eckhart. The monstrosities wreaked havoc on the region, bringing the Scorched plague in their wake. Harpers Ferry held out until 2086.[13] After the scorchbeasts breached the automated AAA perimeter and started spreading out into adjacent regions, Harpers Ferry was hit hard and fast, wiping it out and forcing the Free Staters back into their reinforced bunkers. Raleigh Clay issued a general order banning all recovery efforts.[14]
At the outskirts of the town is an armory aligned with the Free States. The town itself is encircled by a wall made from scrap with several container box gates. A dominant feature of the town is a church with several workbenches.
The river to the northeast of town can be crossed by using a railroad/highway bridge which leads into a tunnel. However, the tunnel has evidently caved in; one cannot pass through it to the other side. The tunnel contains highly radioactive containers and a railroad car containing a sizable amount of loot. At the mouth of the tunnel is a wooden walkway leading under the bridge and to a path between the cliff and the water which leads to the ransacked bunker.
Harpers Ferry is a large town with densely packed residential buildings and a myriad of blind spots. It can be roughly divided into two sections: The fortress, built on the hill surrounding St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church (the neo-gothic building was converted into barracks), and the outer areas, bounded by the state route in the west and the railways to the north-east and south-east.
The outer areas consist primarily of townhouses in the northern and eastern section, with John Brown's "Fort" (19th century firehouse) in the east, where Brown made a stand and was captured in 1859. It has been turned into a museum with numerous civil war-era items
Harper's Ferry armory is to the south. The armory requires an access code and contains a plethora of weapons, a steamer trunk, and three workshops (weapons, armor, and tinkering). Potomac Street running northwest to southeast in the northeast part of the town is also part of the outer ring.
Outside the fortifications are two manhole covers (North and South) leading to the Burrows.
There is a trading post at the northern edge of town, at the northern end of Shenandoah Street, just behind the buildings. It contains a vendor bot for the Free States and a chemistry station.
Inside Harpers fortifications navigation can get confusing, due to the packed environment and passages between houses. At any rate, major points of interest include:
The Harpers Ferry clinic, by the southeastern gate. The bottom floor contains the medical lab and storage, along with a plethora of chems. There is, however, a pressure plate at the bottom of the stairs that releases a grenade bouquet.
The aforementioned St. Peter's church, which makes for a useful landmark and scavenging spot, which contains the Free States barracks and another two workbenches for weapons and armor. Just north of it is a small garden with a cooking station.
A dead vault dweller is sitting on an upstairs sofa.
Random weapon plan - To the right of the weapons workbench inside the church, on a makeshift metal table.
A significant number of chems can be found in the basement of the clinic.
All five Lydia's journal pages - For locations, see page.
A safe haven - Holotape, found on a desk in the same house as Lydia's journal page 20.
Restoring order - Holotape, next to the north gate terminal.
Ella's log: Harpers Ferry - On a table inside the church.
Harpers Ferry postcard - Obtained during the quest A Mark in the Past - Harpers Ferry.
Sharon's angry letter - On a desk in the church.
Leonard's journal entry - Note, found upstairs in the building next to the clinic, beside several flasks and test tube racks.
Jesus Sunday's holotape - Part 1 - On a table on the roof of house #402.
Jesus Sunday's holotape - Part 2 - Holotape, found next to the south gate terminal by the clinic.
Fortifications key - On a table in the middle of the church. Opens various doors.
Letter of resignation - On the second floor desk of the clinic.
Being followed - Note, in a cooler on the river northeast of Harpers Ferry.
C.H. Monthly, October - Found on the ground floor of a house (#106).
Three random armor plans:
Inside an open display case, on the first floor, facing the northwestern wall, at house #394.
Inside an open square display case, on the third floor, next to a bathroom, at house #394.
To the left of the armor workbench inside the church, on a metal barrel.
Two random recipes:
Inside an open display case, facing the northwestern wall, on the third floor, at house #394.
On a set of lockers shelf, on the third floor, at house #106.
Harpers Ferry appears only in Fallout 76.
Harpers Ferry is based on the real-world Harpers Ferry, situated where the Shenandoah River flows into the Potomac River. Although Harpers Ferry is located on the border with Virginia and Maryland, far from the game's other major locations, it was moved over to fit into the map as the game developers wished to include it in the game.[15]
Harpers Ferry is extremely close to the Capitol Wasteland. The distance between Harpers Ferry and Washington D.C. is roughly 20 miles shorter than the distance between the Capitol and the Enclave headquarters at Raven Rock Mountain Complex.
John Brown's fort/museum to the left and the trainyard to the right
The church-turned-barracks
The Main Street of Harpers Ferry, with numerous ruined buildings and instruments.
The Derailed trainyard
Harpers Ferry entrance to trading post
Overhead view of Vendor bot Wallace
Potomac St
C.H. Monthly, October on the ground floor of a house (#106)
Jesus Sunday's holotape - Part 1
Map added by Nuclear Winter
↑ Fallout 76 loading screen hints
↑ Harpers Ferry terminal entries#Med-Tek Sympto-Matic Terminal
↑ Harpers Ferry terminal entries#11.16.76
↑ Harpers Ferry terminal entries#The Carson Family
↑ Charleston Capitol Building terminal entries#Subject: No Luck
↑ Charleston Capitol Building terminal entries#Subject: Advice
↑ Sugar Grove terminal entries#10-13-77: Free States
↑ Charleston Capitol Building terminal entries#They've left their bunkers
↑ Sam Blackwell's bunker terminal entries
↑ Raleigh Clay's bunker terminal entries
↑ Abbie's bunker terminal entries#Day One
↑ Free State notifications: "-----------------------------------------------------
I'm not sure how many people this will reach after the attack on Harpers Ferry. But rest assured, we are working hard on a solution for this new threat.
From the Brotherhood's last transmission, we know we're on our own, and we know their reports were real.
All we can advise for now is to remain in what shelters you may have found, and, if you must leave, stay under as much cover as possible.
- Raleigh"
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Welsh villagers could be U.K.'s first 'climate refugees'
CTVNews.ca's Josh Dehaas	with a report from CTV's Melanie Nagy Published Sunday, July 21, 2019 10:00PM EDT
Villagers living in a coastal Welsh community could win the unenviable title of the United Kingdom's first "climate change refugees."
Fairbourne (pop. 900) is barely above sea level. An embankment and drainage channels keep the Irish Sea out.
Even with upgrades, scientists believe rising oceans resulting from global warming could overwhelm the flood controls. To minimize the risk to life and livelihood, a plan is being developed to move people out by 2045.
"Crucially, that's the point where it becomes both economically unviable and with an increased risk to life to maintain the defences," explained Gwynedd Councillor Catrin Wagner.
Martin Austin, a senior lecturer in coastal sediment dynamics at Bangor University, says that a significant storm could one day bring catastrophe to the village.
Global warming is causing sea levels to rise, not only because water expands as it warms but because ice is melting, and that means more destructive storm surges, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
But not everyone is Fairbourne is convinced that the town is at risk.
Stuart Eves has lived in the village for more than 40 years and questions why he might need to move.
"They're going to destroy our village," he said. "Come and show us your figures that you're using to say the sea level is going to rise that quickly," he added.
Villager Angela Thomason is also skeptical. She says that nobody is panicking yet about "what is supposedly going to happen in 25, 30, 35 years."
Fairbourne, Wales could be the first village in the United Kingdom to produce climate refugees.
'We will have climate refugees': U.S. secretary talks Arctic climate change
206 Japanese evacuees return home from Wuhan
Widow slammed with $270K tax bill after money transfer
Florida boy charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 5-year-old sister


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Tournament Estimated to Bring a Total of 5,000 Visitors and $1.2 Million in Economic Impact to the Local Economy
Lancaster, CA. July 7, 2017 –The City of Lancaster will soon host the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) National Open Cup 2017. The four-day tournament will take place at the James C. Gilley Lancaster National Soccer Center, Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16.
The AYSO National Cup Open Tournament will bring more than 100 teams from across the nation to play in Lancaster. These teams are anticipated to bring more than 5,000 visitors to the Antelope Valley, and infuse nearly $1.2 million into the local economy over the four-day span. The revenue generated by the Lancaster National Soccer Center and other facilities like it, ensures a better quality of life for those who make Lancaster home, as well as the multitude of visitors the City hosts each year.
AYSO is a non-profit organization which provides youth soccer programs for participants all over the United States. Consisting of more than 50,000 teams and 500,000 players nationwide, AYSO is one of the leading youth soccer organizations in the world.
The Lancaster National Soccer Center is home to numerous tournaments throughout the year. The economic impact generated by these tournaments is a part of what is known as "sports tourism." Sports tourism is a term used to describe the ability to bring visitors to a city as a result of sports programs and facilities. Athletes from across the nation visit Lancaster to play in regional and national tournaments. Sports tourism has a direct, profound impact on the local economy. In fact, in 2016, the James C. Gilley Lancaster National Soccer Center hosted 955 State Cup and National Cup teams, as well as approximately 29,000 visitors, resulting in an estimated economic impact of $4.5 million.
The Lancaster National Soccer Center is the largest soccer complex in the West. The facility includes 35 premium fields, with 15 fields fully lit. Through its ongoing relationship with the American Youth Soccer Organization, the Lancaster National Soccer Center has been home to AYSO's Region 91, including partnerships with Quartz Hill AYSO, AYSO Area 10D, and Palmdale AYSO. The complex not only brings thousands of patrons to Lancaster during the many AYSO Tournaments, but is also home to eight local soccer leagues and clubs with more than 2,500 participants.
For additional information regarding the Lancaster National Soccer Center and the events it hosts, you may contact the Parks, Recreation and Arts Department at 661-723-6077. For more information about visiting Lancaster, including sports tournaments and group hotel rates, contact Destination Lancaster, the Antelope Valley's visitor bureau, at 661-723-6074 or visit www.destinationlancasterca.org.
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Q: Улучшение конструкции if-else при валидации значений Думаю, конструкцию if-else можно улучшить, но не могу придумать как. Что можно сделать?
if ((limit != null && !limit.matches("^-?\\d+$") && !limit.equals(""))
        || (length != null && !length.matches("^-?\\d+$") && !length.equals(""))
        || (limit != null && limit.matches("^-?\\d+$") && Integer.parseInt(limit) < 0)
        || (length != null && length.matches("^-?\\d+$") && Integer.parseInt(length) < 0))
{
    resp.sendError(HttpServletResponse.SC_BAD_REQUEST);
}
else
{
    resp.setContentType("application/json;charset=utf-8");
    resp.getWriter().write(TextFileAPI.TextFileQuery(q, limit, length, appPath));
}

A: Код проверки валидности для limit и length одинаков, так что можно его вынести в отдельный метод и вызывать для каждого значения.
Допустимыми значениями, судя по коду, являются null, пустая строка, а также неотрицательные Integer.
В итоге получается так. Метод проверки:
private static boolean isCorrect(String value)
{
    return (value == null || value.equals("") ||
            (value.matches("^\\d+$") && Integer.parseInt(value) >= 0));
}

Его использование:
if (isCorrect(limit) && isCorrect(length))
{
    //correct data handling
}
else
{
    //incorrect data handling
}

Дабы при обработке больших чисел, не входящих в Integer (например, 3 миллиарда), метод isCorrect не "падал" с NumberFormatException, стоит несколько усложнить код:
private static boolean isCorrect(String value)
{
    if (value == null || value.equals(""))
    {
        return true;
    }
    boolean isCorrect = false;
    try
    {
        isCorrect = Integer.parseInt(value) >= 0;
    }
    catch (NumberFormatException ignored) { }
    return isCorrect;
}

A: *

*Вариант без функции, практически ваш вариант, но 4 сокращено в 2.
//!limit.equals("") медленно, есть метод isEmpty (size == 0 => true)
//Проверка на принадлежность к только числовому ряду, я так понел? медленно...
if(((limit != null && !limit.matches("^-?\\d+$")) && (!limit.equals("") || Integer.parseInt(limit) < 0)) ||
  ((length != null && !length.matches("^-?\\d+$") && (!length.equals("")) || Integer.parseInt(length) < 0))){
    //Два метода слиты в один
    resp.sendError(HttpServletResponse.SC_BAD_REQUEST);
}else {
    resp.setContentType("application/json;charset=utf-8");
    resp.getWriter().write(TextFileAPI.TextFileQuery(q, limit, length, appPath));

}

*Вариант, функция (если я правильно понел логику, если нет то это легко исправляется)
public static void main(String[] args) {

    String limit = "5";
    String length = "5";

    //!limit.equals("") медленно, есть метод isEmpty (size == 0 => true)
    if(isCorr(limit) || isCorr(length)){
        //Два метода слиты в один
        resp.sendError(HttpServletResponse.SC_BAD_REQUEST);
    }else {
        resp.setContentType("application/json;charset=utf-8");
        resp.getWriter().write(TextFileAPI.TextFileQuery(q, limit, length, appPath));

    }

}

private static boolean isCorr(String str){
    if(str != null && !str.matches("^-?\\d+$") && !str.equals("")){

        try{
            return Integer.parseInt(str) >= 0;
        }catch (NumberFormatException e) {
        }
    }
    return false;
}

A: все таки ответ напишу, хоть уже и время прошло.. Сразу скажу мне помогали.
import static java.lang.System.out;

interface Func {
  void apply(int a, String b);
}

class B {
  void b0(int a, String b) {
    out.println("b0");
  }

  void b1(int a, String b) {
    out.println("b1");
  }
}

class D0 implements Func {
  public void apply(int a, String b) {
    out.println("d0");
  }
}

public class Sample {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    new Sample().execute(5, "Hello, world!");
  }

  Func[] functions;

  void a0(int a, String b) {
    out.println("a0: a=" + a + ", b=" + b);
  }

  static void a1(int a, String b) {
    out.println("a1");
  }

  Sample() {
    // разные способы объявления функций
    B beta = new B(); // обычный класс
    Func c0 = (a, b) -> out.println("c0"); // lambda
    Func c1 = new Func() { // анонимный класс
      public void apply(int a, String b) {
        out.println("a1");
      }
    };
    Func d0 = new D0(); // обычный класс
    functions = new Func[]{
        this::a0, // сылка на метод
        Sample::a1, // сылка на метод
        beta::b0, // сылка на метод
        beta::b1, // сылка на метод
        c0,
        c1,
        d0,
        (a, b) -> out.println("d1"), // lambda
    };
  }

  void execute(int a, String b) {
    for (Func f: functions) {
      f.apply(a, b);
    }
  }
}

... это максимально близко к тому что я предлагал. Извините если что не так.

A: простой пример и я думаю вы поймете как применить к вашему коду:
    var t_event={};
     t_event[0]=function(){return;};
     t_event[1]=function(a,b){ return console.log(a*b);},
     test;

     function test(_t,_event,_a,_b){
         return _event[(!(_t === 1))+0](_a,_b);
     };
     test(0,t_event,3,5);

можно делать переход по "индексу" [0/1] в разных вариантах, это и будет отработка условия, просто проверки как таковой нет, по результату предыдущего действия (false/true) вы сразу "проваливаетесь" через индекс в нужную функцию или событие...

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Конфискация собственности армян правительствами Османской империи и Турции — конфискация активов, имущества и земель армянской общины страны. Начиная с Хамидийской резни в середине 1890-х годов и достигая пика во время геноцида армян, конфискация армянской собственности продолжалась до 1974 года. Большая часть конфискаций производилась во время геноцида армян после того, как армян депортировали в Сирийскую пустыню при этом официально объявляя их собственность и активы «заброшенными». Практически всё имущество, принадлежавшее армянам, проживающим на исконной родине в Западной Армении, было конфисковано и позже распределено среди местного мусульманского населения.

Историки утверждают, что массовая конфискация армянского имущества была важным фактором в формировании экономической основы Турецкой Республики, а также наполнения турецкой экономики капиталом. Присвоения привели к формированию новой турецкой буржуазии и среднего класса.

История

Конфискация как часть геноцида армян

16 мая 1915 года, в разгар геноцида армян, была обнародована секретная директива под названием «Административная инструкция о движимом и недвижимом имуществе, оставленном армянами, депортированными в результате войны и чрезвычайных политических обстоятельств». После вступления в силу директива учредила специальные комиссии, известные как «Комиссии по заброшенному имуществу» () и «Ликвидационные комиссии» (), которым было поручено составлять подробную информацию и оценивать стоимость активов, «заброшенных» депортированными лицами, под предлогом их «охраны». К январю 1916 года число этих комиссий возросло до 33.  После отъезда депортированных вещи и домашний скот, которые считались «скоропортящимися», продавались в первую очередь на публичных аукционах, а прибыль от этих аукционов должна была быть сохранена в соответствии с правом владельцев. После предоставления документов на собственность (копии предоставлялись владельцам и Османскому казначейству) в директиве указывалось, что мухаджиры (турецкие беженцы, в основном из балканских войн) должны были быть заселены на свободных землях и в собственности, принадлежащей депортированным. После заселения беженцы должны были зарегистрировать землю и дома, в то время как другие активы, которые были прикреплены к собственности, такие как оливковые рощи и виноградники, должны были быть распределены между ними. Ненужные предметы и активы должны были быть проданы на открытых аукционах. По словам историка Дикрана Куймджяна, заселение мухаджиров на землях и владениях депортированных армян означает, что местные власти знали из первых рук, что депортированные никогда не вернутся.

29 мая 1915 года Центральный комитет «Единение и прогресс» принял Закон о переселении, разрешающий депортацию «лиц, считающихся угрозой национальной безопасности». В Законе подчеркивалось, что депортированные не должны продавать свое имущество, а вместо этого должны составить подробный список и предоставить его местным властям:

Пока действовал Закон о переселении армян, Управлению по расселению племен и беженцев () при Министерстве внутренних дел в июне 1915 года было поручено разобраться с имуществом, оставленным депортированными или убитыми армянами. Эта комиссия, заработная плата которой обеспечивалась за счет конфискованного у армян имущества, подготовила «Временный закон об экспроприации и конфискации» («Закон о заброшенном имуществе») и опубликовала его в официальном реестре 27 сентября (13 сентября по исламскому календарю) и 8 ноября приняла соответствующую директиву по реализации закона. Целями законов было одновременно лишения армян собственности, обогащение национальных политиков и переселение турецких мусульманских беженцев в изъятoе имущество. Конфискованное имущество включало личную собственность (включая земли, здания и банковские счета), предприятия, а также общественную собственность (например, церкви). Предметы считавшиеся полезными при ведении боевых действий, были немедленно конфискованы отдельным указом, в приоритетном порядке. В соответствии с законом сделки с имуществом и активами были запрещены до депортации, что лишало владельцев возможности сохранить свое имущество. Хотя закон назывался «временным», его положения, похоже, были направлены на постоянное преобразование этнической принадлежности общин из армянской в турецко-мусульманскую.

Эти законы о переселении на самом деле содержали официальную отчетность о собственности перед национальными властями и содержали меры для предъявления иска для тех, у кого было изъято имущество, но особенности законов были написаны так, чтобы эти положения служили более широкой цели «тюркизации» регионов и секторов экономики. Все записи об имуществе и доходы, полученные от продажи или сдачи в аренду конфискованного имущества, были зарегистрированы и переданы на хранение в Министерство финансов для обеспечения возможного возврата имущества владельцам. Кроме того, закон предусматривал, что те, чье имущество было конфисковано, предъявят иск о возврате имущества (и возмещении причиненного ущерба). Однако закон требовал, чтобы владельцы собственности предъявляли иск и присутствовали лично (не допуская использования доверенности), что невозможно, когда владельцы убиты или депортированы. Кроме того, ответчиком в любом случае являлось государство, что делало шансы на успех в любом судебном процессе крайне маловероятными. Наконец, закон предусматривал продажу конфискованного имущества на аукционе; однако, поскольку в законе указывалось, что «любой, кроме турецких мусульманских беженцев, может приобретать недвижимость в Турции только с одобрения Министерства внутренних дел», таким образом мусульмане не тюркской национальности были фактически исключены. Собственность часто предоставлялась национальной и местной политической элите, которая в конечном итоге передавала ее турецким беженцам-мусульманам.

Воздействие этих законов было немедленным. Согласно докладу посла Германии, находившегося в Константинополе, в июне 1916 года, имущество армян «уже давно конфисковано, а их капиталы ликвидированы так называемой комиссией, это означает, что если у армянина был дом стоимостью, скажем, 100 османских лир, турок – друг или член [партии Единения и прогресса] – мог заполучить его примерно за 2 османских лиры.

Единственным заметным внутренним противником этих мер был представитель османского парламента Ахмед Риза, который заявил:Неправомерно называть армянские активы «заброшенной собственностью», поскольку армяне-собственники не отказались от своего имущества добровольно; они были насильственно, принудительно выселены из своих мест жительства и сосланы. Сейчас правительство своими усилиями продает их собственность... Никто не может продать мою собственность, если я не хочу ее продавать. Статья 21 Конституции запрещает это. Если мы конституционный строй, функционирующий в соответствии с конституционным законом, мы не можем этого делать. Это ужасно. Схватите меня за руку, изгоните меня из моей деревни, а затем продайте мои вещи и имущество, такое никогда не может быть дозволено. Ни совесть османов, ни закон не могут этого допустить.

Были даны официальные директивы о передаче большей части собственности и предприятий, изъятых у армян, в руки мусульман. 6 января 1916 года Талаат-паша, министр внутренних дел Османской империи, издал указ:

Помимо церквей и монастырей, конфискованная общественная собственность включала школы и учебные заведения. Министерство внутренних дел приказало закрепить за мусульманами учебные заведения:

После указа частные армянские школы стали османско-турецкими школами, а школьные принадлежности были розданы турецкому мусульманскому населению. Авраам Арутюнян, священник, проживающий в Зейтуне, отмечает в своих мемуарах, что школа в Зейтуне была конфискована правительством и что «армяне больше не имели права на образование, а школьный комплекс был заполнен сотнями турецких детей."

К началу 1930-х годов все имущество, принадлежавшее армянам, подлежавшим депортации, было конфисковано. С тех пор никакой реституции имущества, конфискованного во время геноцида армян, не производилось. Законы о заброшенной собственности оставались в силе в течение 73 лет, пока они не были окончательно отменены 11 июня 1986 года. Массовая конфискация собственности предоставила возможность обычным туркам низшего сословия (крестьянам, солдатам и рабочим) подняться до уровня среднего класса. Современный турецкий историк Угур Умит Юнгёр утверждает, что «ликвидация армянского населения оставила государству инфраструктуру армянской собственности, которая использовалась для развития турецких (поселенческих) общин. Иными словами: построение этатистского турецкого «народного хозяйства» было немыслимо без уничтожения и экспроприации армян».

Объем конфискованного имущества
Хотя точный объем конфискованного имущества во время геноцида армян неизвестен, согласно личным документам Талаат-паши, главного инициатора Закона о переселении армян, в общей сложности было конфисковано 20 545 зданий, включая 267 536 акров земель вместе с участками сельскохозяйственных и пахотных земель, такими как 76 942 акра виноградников, 703 941 акр оливковых рощ и 4 573 акра тутовых садов. Наряду с конфискацией земель Османское государство получило выплаты по полисам страхования жизни армян. Талаат-паша оправдал действия Османской империи, заявив, что армяне «практически все мертвы... и не оставили наследников для получения денег. Разумеется, все это переходит в собственность государства. В настоящее время бенефициаром является правительство».

В ходе Парижской мирной конференции армянская делегация представила оценку в размере 3,7 млрд долларов (около 55 млрд долларов на сегодняшний день) материального ущерба исключительно Армянской церкви. Во время конференции в феврале 1920 года армянская община предъявила дополнительное требование о реституции имущества и активов, захваченных османским правительством. В совместном заявлении, представленном в Верховный Совет делегацией Армении и подготовленном религиозными лидерами армянской общины, утверждалось, что правительство Османской империи разрушило 2000 церквей и 200 монастырей и обеспечило правовую систему для передачи этого имущества другим сторонам. В декларации также была представлена финансовая оценка общих потерь личного имущества и активов как Западной, так и Восточной Армении в размере 14 598 510 000 и 4 532 472 000 франков соответственно; на общую сумму около 358 миллиардов долларов на сегодняшний день.  Кроме того, армянская община потребовала реституции принадлежащего церкви имущества и возмещения полученного дохода. Османское правительство так и не отреагировало на это заявление, и никакой реституции не произошло.

Вопрос конфискованного армянского имущества упоминался в ряде договоров, подписанных между Первой Республикой Армения и Османской империей. И Батумский договор (подписанный 4 июня 1918 года), и Севрский договор (подписанный 10 августа 1920 года) содержали положения, касающиеся реституции конфискованного имущества армян. В Севрском договоре в соответствии со статьей 144 указывалось, что комиссии по заброшенному имуществу и комиссии по ликвидации должны быть упразднены, а законы о конфискации - аннулированы. Тем временем, присваиватели активов и имущества армян сплотились вокруг турецкого национального движения поскольку роспуск османского правительства означал бы, что имущество и активы будут сохранены под их именами. Таким образом, 8 мая 1920 года первым законом, обнародованным вновь созданным парламентом Туреции, было помилование лиц, обвиненных в массовых убийствах и экспроприации собственности турецким военным трибуналом 1919–1920 гг. Кроме того, с образованием Турецкой республики и подписанием Лозаннского договора (24 июля 1923 года) положения Севрского договора в конечном итоге так и не вступили в силу, и ликвидационные комиссии, занимавшиеся конфискацией армянской собственности, возобновили свою деятельность.

Помимо конфискованного имущества, крупные суммы денег и драгоценных металлов, принадлежавшие армянам, также были изъяты и помещены в казну османского правительства или в различные немецкие или австрийские банки во время войны. Считалось, что такие суммы были сняты с банковских счетов депортированных и убитых армян. Официальный меморандум, подготовленный бывшими британскими премьер-министрами Стэнли Болдуином и  Г. Г. Асквитом, был направлен тогдашнему премьер-министру Великобритании Рамсею Макдональду с описанием таких конфискаций и депозитов:

Большая часть денежных вкладов в банки и другие финансовые учреждения также была впоследствии конфискована сразу после депортаций. После внесения депозита вкладчику выдавался сертификат в качестве доказательства депозита. Однако, как только начались депортации, снятие средств со счетов было запрещено. У многих депортированных, у которых были депозиты, остались только сертификаты. Многие из вкладчиков до сих пор имеют при себе депозитные сертификаты. Историк Кеворк Багджян утверждает, что стоимость этих вкладов «на сегодняшний день, должна была подняться до астрономических сумм» с «вложенным капиталом и процентами вместе взятыми».

Конфискация во времена Турецкой Республики

После турецкой войны за независимость и создания Турецкой Республики в 1923 году конфискация возобновилась, и большинство армян были депортированы или убиты. В раннюю республиканскую эпоху юридическая терминология депортированных была изменена с «перевезенных лиц» на «лиц, которые были потеряны или бежали из страны».

15 апреля 1923 года, незадолго до подписания Лозаннского договора, турецкое правительство приняло «Закон о заброшенном имуществе», согласно которому имущество любого армянина, отсутствовавшего на его территории, конфисковывалось независимо от обстоятельств и причин. В то время как местные суды были уполномочены оценивать стоимость любого имущества и предоставлять владельцам собственности возможность предъявлять претензии, закон запрещал использование любой доверенности отсутствующими владельцами собственности, что не позволяло им подавать иски без возвращения в страну. Кроме того, ответчиком по делу являлось турецкое государство, создавшее специальные комитеты для рассмотрения каждого дела.

Помимо этого закона турецкое правительство продолжало лишать гражданства людей законом от 23 мая 1927 года, в котором говорилось, что «османские подданные, которые во время Войны за независимость не принимали участия в Национальном движении, оставались за пределами Турции и не вернуться с 24 июля 1923 года до даты опубликования этого закона, лишались турецкого гражданства». Кроме того, еще один закон, принятый 28 мая 1928 года, предусматривал, что те, кто потерял свое гражданство, будут высланы из Турции, им не будет разрешено вернуться, и что их имущество будет конфисковано турецким правительством, а турецкие мигранты будут переселены в их собственность.

Готовясь к возможному вступлению во Вторую мировую войну, турецкое правительство ввело налог Варлык вергиси, который несоразмерным образом возлагался на немусульманских жителей Турции. Многие армяне и представители других немусульманских народов были вынуждены продавать свою собственность по значительно сниженным ценам на публичных аукционах, чтобы заплатить за внезапное повышение налогов или были вынуждены столкнуться с конфискацией их имущества государством. Кроме того, закон разрешал властям конфисковывать имущество любого родственника налогоплательщика для уплаты налога. Из этого налога турецкое правительство собрало 314 900 000 лир или около 270 миллионов долларов США (80% государственного бюджета) от конфискации немусульманских активов.

Этот период совпал с дальнейшими конфискациями частной собственности, принадлежавшей армянам. .Были созданы специальные комиссии, чтобы отделить выселение немусульман от других. Следователи этой комиссии обычно ускоряли эвакуацию и, в конечном итоге, конфискацию рассматриваемого немусульманского имущества.

Несколько лет после введения налога Варлык Вергиси последовал погром в Стамбуле, 6–7 сентября 1955 года, когда организованная толпа напала на греков и армян. Материальный ущерб был значительным, было повреждено 5317 объектов (в том числе 4214 домов, 1004 предприятия, 73 церкви, 2 монастыря, 1 синагога и 26 школ). Оценки экономической стоимости ущерба разные, начиная от оценки правительства Турции в 69,5 млн турецких лир (что эквивалентно 24,8 млн долларов США ), британской оценки в 100 млн фунтов стерлингов (около 200 млн долларов США), оценка Всемирного совета  церквей составляет 150 миллионов долларов США, а оценка правительства Греции - 500 миллионов долларов США. Погром в конечном итоге привел к исходу немусульман из страны, что привело к значительному количеству «заброшенной» собственности. Имущество, оставленное беженцами, было конфисковано турецким государством через десять лет.

В 1960-е годы были приняты новые законы, лишившие армян возможности создавать новые ассоциации и фонды, покупать или завещать дополнительную собственность. Один из этих сводов законов (Закон № 903), принятый в 1967 года, вместе со вторым абзацем, внесенным в Гражданский кодекс Турции (№ 743), гласил, что «регистрация фондов, нарушающих закон, мораль, традиции или национальные интересы или ассоциаций созданных для поддержки политических убеждений, определенной расы или представителей меньшинств, не будут одобрены». Такие законы рассматриваются правоведами как нарушение статей о правах меньшинств, содержащихся в Лозаннском договоре, Конституции Турции и статье 11 Европейской конвенции о правах человека, которая предоставляет «свободу создавать ассоциации и проводить встречи». Новая поправка и кодекс законов стали основанием для новой серии конфискаций, которые существенно затруднили повседневную жизнь армян в Турции.

В 1974 году был принят новый закон, в котором говорилось, что немусульманские трасты не могут владеть имуществом, превышающим сумму, зарегистрированную на их имя в 1936 году (включая церкви, школы, жилые дома, больницы, летние лагеря, кладбища и детские дома) стамбульской армянской общины с 1936 года задним числом были классифицированы как незаконные приобретения и конфискованы государством. Согласно законодательству, турецкие суды признали турецких граждан нетурецкого происхождения «иностранцами», тем самым поместив их под те же правовые нормы, что и любая иностранная компания или владелец собственности, проживающий за пределами Турции, который не был гражданином Турции. Положения также предусматривали, что ассоциации, принадлежащие немусульманам, представляют собой потенциальную «угрозу» национальной безопасности. Процесс включал возврат любого имущества, приобретенного после 1936 года, будь то в результате лотереи, завещания, пожертвования или договора купли-продажи, их бывшим владельцам или наследникам. Если бывшие владельцы умерли, не оставив наследников, имущество должно было быть передано определенным государственным учреждениям, таким как Казначейство или Генеральное управление фондов.

11 июня 1986 года были отменены законы о «заброшенной» собственности во время геноцида армян, срок действия которых истекал через 73 года. На протяжении республиканского периода законы продолжали обеспечивать правовую основу для конфискации дополнительного имущества, принадлежавшего депортированным. Хотя законы были отменены в 1986 году, Главное управление земельных регистров и кадастров () 29 июня 2001 года издало приказ, который фактически передавал все оставшееся «заброшенное» имущество правительству. Приказ также запрещал раскрытие любой информации, касающейся названий или документов собственности. В результате владельцы или их наследники не могли предъявлять претензии к имуществу, поскольку теперь оно было надежно закреплено в соответствии с турецким законодательством и стало собственностью государства.

Текущие события

Терминология прежнего законодательства и гражданских кодексов не претерпела существенных изменений с 1960-х и 70-х годов, что в конечном итоге привело к дальнейшей конфискации активов и имущества армянской общины. Хотя терминология несколько изменилась, действующие гражданские кодексы по-прежнему имеют достаточно исполнительных полномочий для конфискации имущества на основании защиты «национального единства» Турецкой Республики.

Благодаря таким постановлениям и сводам законов в истории Турецкой Республики не было построено ни одной церкви. Все существующие сегодня церкви были построены до установления республики в 1923 году. Было выдано разрешение на строительство Сирийской церкви  в декабре 2012 года, однако ассирийская община отказалась от него, поскольку отведенная земля была на территории бывшего католического кладбища.

Правящая Партия справедливости и развития (AKP), пытаясь соответствовать стандартам Европейского Союза, рассматривала возможность открытия документов Османского земельного кадастра и реестров для общественности. Однако 26 августа 2005 года Комитет национальной безопасности турецких вооруженных сил запретил такие попытки, заявив:15 июня 2011 года комитет Палаты представителей США по иностранным делам 112-го Конгресса принял резолюцию 306 палаты представителей 43 голосами против одного, в котором требовалось от Турецкой Республики «защищать свое христианское наследие и вернуть конфискованное церковное имущество».   Турецко-американские организации пытались заблокировать принятие законопроекта, но в итоге потерпели неудачу.

Современный анализ

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После двух лет исследований Фонд Гранта Динка опубликовал книгу объемом около 400 страниц, в которой описывается текущая ситуация с конфискованными активами и имуществом армянской общины. С помощью правительственных актов и документов о праве собственности члены фонда Гранта Динка обнаружили записи о праве собственности на все имущество, принадлежащее различным фондам, и выпустили книгу, дополненную фотографиями, диаграммами, картами и другими иллюстрациями, в которых описывается изъятое имущество и активы и их текущее состояние.  По данным фонда Гранта Динка, 661 объектов недвижимости только в Стамбуле были конфискованы турецким правительством, в результате чего осталось только 580 из 1328 объектов, принадлежащих 53 армянским фондам (школы, церкви, больницы и т. д.). Нынешнее состояние остальных 87 установить не удалось.    Из 661 конфискованного имущества 143 (21,6%) были возвращены армянскому фонду.

Фонд Гранта Динка исследовал и предоставил описания, фотографии и карты конфискаций на своем интерактивном картографическом онлайн-ресурсе.

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We've reached that point in the school year where the same old books on the same old schedule just aren't cutting it. Granted, it could be the dreary weather that makes us all just want to cuddle up and watch a movie rather than pull out the math book, but I'm finding it tough to muster up the creativity that I need to turn these worksheets into cool learning experiences.
The kids are bored. I am bored. And I'm desperately trying to find the motivation I need to cheer them on.
As much as I prefer to reach into the craft closet, or head outside to bring our lessons to life, I think I need a little break to get my head back in the game. So I've been relying on the Internet and technology in our daily homeschool routine more than I generally would.
Like many parents, I struggle with knowing how much is too much, and tend to err on the side of "less is more," so I really try to keep activities that involve a computer screen to a minimum.
However, I need a little time to find my motivation and creativity, and in the mean time, my kids can really benefit from the lessons, activities, and educational videos that I've found with these three sites and apps. They certainly won't replace what we do on an everyday basis, but they're a superb supplement to our curriculum. And a nice guilt-free break for mom when she needs it most.
I was introduced to BrainPOP Jr. over at Cool Mom Tech (our official review is here), whose free videos are a wonderful resource for explaining holidays to kids. However, I decided to take the plunge and purchase a subscription (available for all sorts of entities, whether you're a homeschool family, library, or school, to name a few) so that my kids can have access to all the videos, games, and activities.
I really love how the information is presented, and the broad range of topics that are available. You're bound to find a video and activity to fit your existing curriculum, or you can use their resources as inspiration. And best of all, I'm learning as much as my kids are.
The Brain Pop Jr site is aimed at kids K-3, so if your kids are older, check out the BrainPOP site instead.
I had the privilege of giving a TEDx talk a few months ago and one of the videos that was played during our event was Salman Khan's TED talk, which if you haven't seen, I highly recommend.
After watching the video and becoming completely inspired, I put 2 + 2 together (get it?) and realized that we had featured his site Khan Academy on Cool Mom Tech as well. I hadn't actually explored it much since most of the content seemed geared to older kids, however, my oldest (now 7) is really into art history and is doing Singapore Math, both of which you'll now find on the site, which originally was aimed at teaching math.
The videos are entertaining and educational, and are especially good if you've got a visual learner. Plus, the sheer number of them (all of which are free) is like stumbling upon a homeschooling gold mine. They're continually adding more, so if your kids aren't old enough, make sure to bookmark the site so you'll have it when they are.
And as a true testament to the effectiveness of these videos, my daughter kept asking me to play more.
Now while my kids aren't yet old enough to reap the benefits of iTunes U, I'm passing this along to all my homeschool friends, co-op teachers, and everyone else I know that is in the educational field because I think it's simply amazing. As a former college professor myself, and someone who has kept her eye on the influx of iPads into the classroom, I truly believe this is the future.
Aside from being able to house all your resources for your own classes and courses all in one place so students can access them easily, you can also take classes for free — whether you're a parent looking to expand your own horizons or if you have a student who wants to learn a specific subject. And best of all, you gain access to courses from some of the most prestigious educational institutions across the country.
So, what are your favorite online educational resources when you need a little inspiration or respite?
I have 4 year old quadruplets that LOVE starfall.com & we also started using http://www.astorybeforebed.com/ a couple of years ago. It's so neat…you can record a book for a child w/ audio & video. It's great for family out of town or for kids in divorced families.
Check out your state's FREE electronic library! Tennessee's is http://tntel.tnsos.org/. It has a site for K-5 grades: http://www.tel4u.org/ TEL has more stuff for kids and adults than you'd ever guess, including prep assistance for ACTs and SATs. Most states have electronic libraries.
My kids love BrainPop and BrainPop Jr. They also love the science videos from http://thehappyscientist.com/.
While I don't homeschool, I am always looking for inspiration to help my kids in areas they struggle with. I have a 9 year old who struggles in math (our school system uses Everyday Math). I am definitely going to look into these sites. I have a Toshiba Thrive so am wondering if anyone knows of an Android based app similar to the iTunes U.
Thank you for the Khan Academy link. Wow! I think I can keep my high school student busy for a long time.
We love http://www.SpellingCity.com for spelling and vocabulary words. I like the NatGeo website for history/science videos. Thanks for the info on these other resources. We are always looking for new ideas.
Ree…i am a high school math teCher, and another great resources, which I like better than Khan Academy is Brightstorm.com. these are wonderful videos. Also a great resource for math worksheet, with answer (always helpful) is Kuta Software…much of their stuff is free. There is so much wonderful stuff on the net…makes me want to homeschool my kiddos again. But my youngest is a sophomore. So….my time has passed…enjoy this precious time with you kiddos! They grow so quickly. Blessings….
My family uses an ipad (sparingly) to supplement our homeschool. Ipads are great because they provide flexibility — especially when waiting at siblings sports practices! When we go on long car trips, the children are able to "play" on their ipad and keep up some skills. Ipads are a great gap filler.
We also use NASA App HD. My son is really into space right now, so he loves checking this and we surreptitiously get some science into him!
Finally, we use Civil War Today. For four years, you will get a daily update of what went on in the Civil War on that day. This is a fascinating resource, particularly considering we live in the Mid Atlantic and are near many Civil War sites. But I think anybody could enjoy this app. The kids love hearing what went on, but I think my husband loves it even more!
I love looking online for art or craft ideas. Some of the places we have used lately include the author Jan Brett's website which includes step by step drawing instructions and free coloring pages, ideas from the Camp Creek blog for blind contour drawing, and no pattern, but good ideas about doll making from FIMBY. I especially like looking at blogs for these ideas, because seeing other kids doing the projects gives my kids extra inspiration. We also consider cooking as an important part of our homeschool curriculum, and we all love finding new recipes to try out.
Thank you for these tips – I look forward to the explorations.
This is so necessarily timed for us. While I have found things online, I don't always know if they will be so comprehensive. This is so great! I may post things I've found later, but right now just want to say thanks.
I don't homeschool, I am only 23 🙂 However, I am a avid pinterest user and they have HUNDREDS of ideas and resources for homeschooling. If I homeschooled my children (if I had them..), then I would definitely go here for some fresh ideas!
The best part is that they will hop on the computer and go to Activity TV, get inspired to try something, read the directions or watch a tutorial, and then turn OFF the computer to go do it themselves!
We use Starfall, which I am sure has been mentioned before on this website. When we started using it it was just phonics and letters, now my oldest (6) uses it to do a little math too. We don't homeschool (yet…) but it has been a nice little diversion at times.
We love Brain Pop! Another favorite – since the days when my 6ft. son was only 3ft. tall – is Fun Brain.com The kids have so much fun blasting things or hitting homeruns they don't realize they are exercising their brains too!
I found this BBC site when looking for science resources. The videos are interactive and explain some of the basic of science terms in easy to understand activities.
I like deepspacesparkle.com for art lesson ideas. I teach art at our co-op, but first I try the ideas out on my own kids. : ) Lots of great easy-to-do projects!
God bless ya from the gorgeous hills and hollers of the Missouri Ponderosa!!!
Wow–what great resources…I am off to check them out–I hadn't heard of any of these. We do very little on the computer…so much so that I might just request a subscription to the computer one…I've been looking for something like this. Thanks!
We use ixl.com (for math) and readingeggs.com (for reading), both of which my 6 yr old seems to really enjoy.
I recommend http://www.abcya.com for skill/drill without the bore. Their spelling bees are fabulous.
I also highly recommend Pinterest, as the best advice comes from others who have tried and used ideas!


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Some time ago I wrote a rather lengthy and perhaps tedious piece on leadership. Joseph Nye, in today's Globe and Mail, makes my main point rather more succinctly here.
I'm still wrestling with the Stéphane Dion conundrum. I've defended him (sort of) here. But I'm at war with myself. I may have to re-think my position about leadership, prompted in part by the gut-feeling I have every time I see a picture of that man, or listen to him speak.
It's not the craven Liberal capitulation in Parliament over the past several months. That's not just Dion, it's his caucus and the Liberal Party in general. We tend to over-personalize the misbehaviour of an entire group in one individual. (In the case of Harper, that's not entirely wrong-headed. He micromanages to the point of autocracy. But he's an exception to the general rule.) But is that over-personalization avoidable, even with a radically different notion of leadership?
I think not. Because, while the "big man" warrior-leader decried by Nye is long overdue for a replacement, a leader must, just for the sake of efficiency, be the human face of his or her group. It's a question of communication. We need to see in that person, not super-human qualities, but sincerity. When the leader speaks, we need to be able to connect, to grab what he or she is saying at a visceral level as well as an intellectual one.
Now, check out that picture, above. This is Dion, in Alberta, addressing a gathering of an endangered species known as the Alberta Young Liberals. Never has Stetson sat upon a more unwilling head. And the shirt.... Look how uncomfortable and self-conscious he looks.
Is there a difference, then? I would say yes. The too-tight leather vest has become almost an icon. But I do like Harper's expression in the photograph. This is beyond self-consciousness. He looks irritated, as though he'll have a word with his stylist after the shoot. The second photo, of Harper wearing an ao dai, the national dress of his Vietnamese hosts at the time, captures one of the exceedingly rare occasions in which Harper is utterly disarming. He's so obviously in costume, and just as obviously, he's so aware of how un-Harperish he looks, that he's actually smiling.
Let us consider this waiter in the cafe. His movement is quick and forward, a little too precise, a little too rapid. He comes toward the patrons with a step a little too quick. He bends forward a little too eagerly; his voice, his eyes express an interest a little too solicitous for the order of the customer. Finally there he returns, trying to imitate in his walk the inflexible stiffness of some kind of automaton while carrying his tray with a recklessness of a tight-rope walker by putting it in a perpetually unstable, perpetually broken equilibrium which he perpetually re-establishes by a light movement of the arm and hand.
He applies himself to chaining his movements as if they were mechanisms, the one regulating the other; his gestures and even his voice seem to be mechanisms; he gives himself the quickness and pitiless rapidity of things. He is playing, he is amusing himself. But what is he playing? We need not watch long before we can explain it: he is playing at being a waiter in a cafe.
It's not that the Stetson and the shirt don't become him. It's that we have no clear idea of what would.
And the same goes for his words. I'm not referring here to his incomplete grasp of English. (I wish my French were as good as his second language; when I once upon a time did have to deliver speeches in French, I invariably needed a script.) I'm talking, once again, about his tone, his delivery, his sincerity.
We don't expect Harper to be spontaneous. That would be most un-Harperesque. Indeed, lack of sponaneity is part of Harper's tightly-wound personality. He's comfortable with that, or appears to be, which is what matters. But Dion's lack of spontaneity is matched by what invariably appears to be discomfort. Certainly some of that is his difficulty with English. But even in French--well, judge for yourself. Every time the party faithful dutifully applaud, he looks like the professor he is, waiting for the classroom disturbance to end. He even gulps noticeably at one point.
We don't need warrior leaders, "big men," autocrats at a non-existent helm. There is no "ship of state." We need to ditch metaphors like that, recognizing that leadership, paradoxically, is a collective phenomenon, and we need to design new paradigms of leadership more in keeping with the demands of a complex state apparatus, not to mention a society. The old images of leadership are obstacles to be overcome.
But all that being said, the public face of a leader is an essential aspect of the role. He or she needs not only to utter, but to be heard. A leader's apparent belief in his or her own words, a leader's evident confidence, a leader's ability to convey the living ideological to head and heart, is an essential part of the transmittal process. Harper doesn't shine in the latter respect. His public leadership is badly flawed. But regrettably Stéphane Dion, at least in this respect, is not a leader at all.
UPDATE: (July 12) There's a post up at CC's place that reinforces my point, albeit tangentially. What kind of leader feels constrained to boast about his academic credentials?
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U.S. Broadband Households Divided on Accepting Cost Savings for Utility Control of Energy-Efficiency Devices
Leading smart home companies will discuss energy management strategies at Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, February 22-24, in Austin, TX
Nearly 30% of U.S. broadband households value control of their smart home energy devices over cost savings, but approximately one-half of product owners or purchase intenders would permit utility control of their smart appliances in exchange for a product rebate, according to new research from Parks Associates. In addition, 46% of smart thermostat owners or intenders would permit utility control of this device in exchange for a $50 rebate or discount.
The firm segmented consumers based on their preferences regarding smart home products and will discuss this research, and strategies to engage these different consumer segments, at the seventh-annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, February 22-24, 2016, in Austin.
"Understanding the relative importance of cost, control, and convenience is key to understanding the opportunity to leverage smart home devices in energy programs," said Tom Kerber, Director, Energy and Home Controls, Parks Associates. "Nineteen percent of U.S. broadband households currently own a smart home product, with thermostats and lighting leading the way. Parks Associates research provides clear evidence that co-marketing programs that take advantage of connected products in the home are a clear winner for utilities."
In 360 View: Energy Management, Smart Home, and Utility Programs, Parks Associates identifies four consumer segments based on their preferences in acquisition, cost savings, and control regarding smart home and energy management devices. The firm also measures consumer willingness to allow utilities to control smart home devices such as thermostats, water heaters, lighting, and appliances during peak periods.
Parks Associates and industry leaders will discuss partnerships between energy management and smart home products, and the value propositions they can bring to consumers, during two key sessions at the Smart Energy Summit.
"Energy Management and Smart Product Solutions" will examine how manufacturers and their partners are integrating energy management capabilities into smart products, including strategies to tie energy into the smart home ecosystems, the challenges, and the opportunities in integrating and selling these solutions. Speakers include:
Scott Hublou, VP Connected Solutions, Salus
Stuart Lombard, President and CEO, ecobee
Matthew Tolliver, VP of Business Development, EcoFactor
"The smart home category has an opportunity to lead in energy management. The ecobee3 smarter Wi-Fi thermostat with room sensors, for example, saves homeowners an average of 23 percent on their heating and cooling bills annually," said Stuart Lombard, President and CEO of ecobee. "As we look ahead, partnering with utilities will continue to be a significant driver for adoption."
"Interoperability, Integration, and Energy Management" will discuss data and communications standards and their role in accelerating home energy management adoption. Speakers include:
Barry Haaser, President, Managing Director, OpenADR Alliance; CEO, Lakeview Group
Dave Hurst, Director, Market Analysis, NextEnergy
Art Lancaster, CTO, Affinegy
Bill Scheffler, Director of NA Sales and Business Development, Sigma Designs/Z-Wave
Mark Walters, VP Strategic Development, ZigBee Alliance
"Industry standards play a key role in the deployment of energy management solutions to consumers," said Barry Haaser, Managing Director, OpenADR Alliance. "What sets the OpenADR standard apart from other industry standards is that we provide a standard way for utilities to send energy management information to smart products over the Internet. The smart products can be pre-programmed to automatically respond to utility messages, like a change in the price of electricity, allowing consumers to save money in the process."
"The growth of smart home devices coincides with interest from utilities to tap into not only those devices, but also distributed generation or energy storage assets," said Dave Hurst, Director, Market Analysis, NextEnergy. "This will continue to drive complexity in home communication protocols near-term, but also presents opportunities for manufacturers, vendors, or utilities to align and clarify the integration of home automation features with broader energy system benefits."
"The most critical component for consumers to adopt technology to manage energy in their home is ease of use," said Bill Scheffler, Sigma Designs' director of Z-Wave Sales. "Interoperability plays a key role in delivering this feature. The killer app is really just having to use one app."
"I'm looking forward to another great Smart Energy Summit and to spending time with industry leaders discussing important topics such as interoperability, standardization, and integration," said Mark Walters, Vice President of Strategic Development, ZigBee Alliance. "The excellent moderation and panel makeup always lead to a spirited and enlightening conversation, while the audience is always fully engaged and asks the hard questions that need to be answered."
Keynote speakers at the Smart Energy Summit include executives from EnergyHub, NRG, and Schneider Electric.
Sponsors include Tendril, EnergyHub, Honeywell, Unilectric, Powerley and DTE Energy, Affinegy, ecobee, PlanetEcosystems, WeatherBug Home, WSI, Z-Wave, Schneider Electric, State Farm, Tyco, and WattzOn. Media and organizations supporting the event include Greentech Media, Advanced Energy Economy, Antenna Systems & Technology, Conference Guru, FierceEnergy, GreenButton Alliance, HomePlug Alliance, HomeToys.com, IoT Today, Israeli Smart Energy Association, KNXtoday, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Open Interconnect Consortium, OpenADR Alliance, Remote Site & Equipment Management magazine, SmartGridNews, TD The Market Publishers, Utility Dive, and WSN Buzz.
Information about the Smart Energy Summit is available at http://www.ses2016.com. Press passes are available at http://www.parksassociates.com/ses-presspass. To schedule a meeting with an analyst or speaker or to request materials from the energy conference, please contact Holly Sprague at hsprague@gmail.com or 720.987.6614.


This month the Port Landing at Fife Apartments Blog has shared ideas for indoor activities and ways to reflect on what you're thankful for. To continue with this holiday theme, we'd like to share a few easy-to-make centerpieces for your Thanksgiving table. Enjoy putting together these simple yet striking arrangements that are sure to capture the spirit of the season in Fife, Washington.
If you have a cake plate, then this first centerpiece is a no-brainer. All you need to do is cover the cake plate with fall-themed decor, such as fake leaves, pinecones, and squash. A good tip is to head over to a local craft store, pick up a fake pumpkin and other small items for a few bucks, and then pile them on. This is a fun and simple centerpiece that you can really be creative with.
Now onto something a little more crafty. We love this Thankful Tree Turkey by Dandelion Patina. Do you have a friend that's handy with wood? This project is perfect for them! Create your turkey today with wood, glue, and old forks.
We've never seen this idea for Color Wrapped Wheat (by Inspired by Charm) until now, and it looks like a great centerpiece! Here's what they have to say about it: "It's a simple and easy project, but it's a beautiful way to add interest and a splash of color to your Thanksgiving table. And don't worry, even if you're not hosting the holiday feast, you can still whip up a few of these to decorate your space." You'll need dried wheat stalks, embroidery floss (in any color you'd like), and a pair of scissors. That's it.
This DIY Wooden Candle Holder Centerpiece is another great-looking option for your Thanksgiving table. Again, if you or someone you know is handy with wood, it'd be beneficial to get together and work on this project!
Still looking for ideas? Here are over 40 Thanksgiving Centerpieces to check out!
What's your favorite centerpiece? Leave a comment below. Thanks for reading. Happy Thanksgiving!


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'How I Met Your Mother': Now there's another mother-to-be
By Whitney Pastorek
November 26, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST
News broke yesterday that Cobie Smulders, who plays Robin Scherbatsky on CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, is expecting her first child late this spring with actor Taran Killam (better known in HIMYM circles as Blauman, Barney's coworker who violated the Chain of Screaming and wound up a janitor). Smulders is one of two women on the show; the other, Alyson Hannigan (pictured, left, with Smulders), is also pregnant and expecting late this spring.
No word yet on how this may affect the plot lines of the growing hit — this week's episode was seen by a season's-best 10 million viewers — but given Robin's well-established anti-baby sentiments and a recent episode in which Hannigan's character, Lily, specifically decided not to have a kid, it's a safe bet the writers are getting to work on scripts featuring a lot of laundry baskets and grocery bags as we speak.
HIMYM cocreator Craig Thomas issued the following statement this afternoon: "Everyone's tremendously excited by all the impending motherhood here at How I Met Your Mother. We're all so happy for Cobie and Aly, who will undoubtedly be amazing moms! And now, a public service announcement: If you're trying to start a family, please come visit the set of How I Met Your Mother. Just come by and hang out for a day or two. We can't legally guarantee anything, but by the time you leave, you will almost certainly be pregnant. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go down to our Wardrobe Department to check out the large burlap sacks Robin and Lily will inexplicably be wearing for the rest of the season."
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