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Helpful Information Regarding Infertility and Acupuncture Therapy

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Helpful Information Regarding Infertility and Acupuncture Therapy

Did you know that the use of acupuncture dates back more than 4,000 years to the times of ancient China? This is a treatment that involves the placement of thin, sterile needles into certain parts of a person’s body. This will help to manipulate and balance the flow of energy in a person’s body. There are quite a few studies that have found when you take the time to find the best acupuncture Edmonton clinic, you may even be able to increase the chances that you will conceive a child.

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The Way Acupuncture Affects Fertility

Oriental medicine has been used for thousands and thousands of years to enhance a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. It provides a method of working to balance the energy throughout the entire body. This is essential to have a healthy body that will be fertile. If your body is in balance, it will also be able to function at a superior level, which means that the organs will be properly working, that you can sleep restfully and that your body will be resistant to a number of common illnesses. Also, your body will be able to recover more easily from various injuries and the reproductive capacity you have will be totally functional. The fact is, there are a number of different reasons that this balance may be interrupted.

If an imbalance in this energy takes place, then you may experience a number of symptoms, which include infertility. When you receive acupuncture treatment, the imbalances can be completely eliminated and the symptoms that result from the imbalance will be removed. There are quite a few studies that have even proven that acupuncture can effective increase the likelihood you will conceive a child.

What You Should Expect During Treatment          

The first thing to understand is that the use of needles by an acupuncturist is not the same as how a traditional doctor will use needles. The ones that are used for this treatment are extremely thin and much smaller than what is used for injections and drawing blood. In fact, the needles are only slightly thicker than your hair. In the majority of situations, you will not even be able to feel the needles or where they are being placed. Once they are in the proper place, you will begin to feel extremely relaxed – completely free from pain.

Without a doubt, IVF can be a serious source of stress for many people. With acupuncture, you can experience a reduction in your stress level and may even be able to easily conceive a child. This will be beneficial in the long run.

Accepting A Job Offer? Consider These Points First

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Accepting A Job Offer? Consider These Points First

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So you’ve just been offered a job! That’s fantastic news! But are you sure it is the right job for you? It is very important to consider the job offer in detail before you dive in head first. If you get too excited and take the first job offer, you might end up regretting it. And that could result in you starting your job search all over again!

So to make sure you only say ‘yes’ to your perfect job, here are some important points to consider before accepting it.

Should You Negotiate More?

Don’t forget that you are totally within your right to continue negotiating the job offer until you sign on the dotted line. Are you sure the salary that they are offering you is enough for the position? You can get more information by checking Knowledge First Financial reviews. It might also be worth asking for a few more holiday days each year. Another point that many people negotiate on is their work environment. If the new contract is for five full days in the office, see if you would be able to work from home for one day a week instead.

The Stability Of The Job

There is no point joining a company if they end up closing their doors in a couple of month’s time. If possible, try and find out as much as you can about how well the company is currently performing. Another horrible scenario would be being made redundant only a few weeks after starting. So be sure to read your new contract thoroughly. If you don’t seem to have any job security written into it, you might have a reason to worry about the stability of the job.

Think About Health And Safety

Are there any possible health risks you will face from working in this position? If so, you need to make sure that your new employers will provide you with all the correct safety equipment. If you are going to work in a loud environment, make sure that your company will give you suitable hearing protection. Is your new position in a construction company? Then it could worth finding quality mesothelioma representation. They can help you claim compensation should you fall ill from asbestos exposure.

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Company Benefits

Most companies will offer various benefits to try and attract top quality employees. But do all these benefits fit with your current needs and lifestyle? If you are planning on starting a family soon, then you will be better off finding a company with excellent maternity benefits. It might be worth looking elsewhere if your job offer doesn’t come with ample maternity leave. When you are offered a new job, you should be given plenty of information on all the company benefits. Read through them thoroughly so that you understand everything you will be entitled to in your new role.

Once you have considered all the above points, you can then make a decision. Does it all look good? Then you can say ‘yes’ to the job!

Hackers Publish Photo of Michelle Obama’s Passport

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Hackers Publish Photo of Michelle Obama’s Passport

The Secret Service is looking into a “cyber breach” after what appeared to be a scan of First Lady Michelle Obama’s passport was published online.

The hacking group DC Leaks posted on its Twitter account this morning what appears to be a scanned copy of Michelle Obama’s passport, along with several White House staffers’ private communications.

The scan appeared to have been taken from a Gmail account belonging to a White House employee, a spokesman said.

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Other confidential information was published online, including travel details, names, social security numbers and birth dates of members of staff.

The White House said it had not yet verified the documents.

DCLeaks.com, the hacker group which last week published personal emails from an account belonging to former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s emails, claimed responsibility for the hack.

US Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the incident was “something that we are looking into”. White House press secretary Josh Earnest said the breach “should be a wake-up call for all of us”.

Josh Earnest said that the employee targeted by the hackers was a contract worker and not a permanent member of staff.

He said: “At this point I cannot announce any sort of conclusion that’s been reached about the individual or individuals that may have been responsible for the cyber breach that resulted in this information being leaked.”

The Secret Service, which is responsible for protecting the President and First Lady, said it was “concerned” about the apparent hacking.

“The Secret Service is concerned any time unauthorized information that might pertain to one of the individuals we protect, or our operations, is allegedly disclosed,” said communications director Cathy Milhoan.

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Keith Lamont Scott Shooting: Third Night of Protests in Charlotte

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Keith Lamont Scott Shooting: Third Night of Protests in Charlotte

The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been rocked by protests for a third night after African-American Keith Lamont Scott was shot dead by a black police officer on September 20.

September 22 protest was largely peaceful after violence a day earlier during which one person was fatally shot.

Keith Lamont Scott’s family dispute police allegations he was armed and want video recording to be released.

Excessive police force used against black men has been the subject of protests for two years across the US.

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On September 20, Keith Lamont Scott was killed in Charlotte after police say he refused to drop a gun he was carrying. His family say he was unarmed and holding a book.

Police have released a video of the shooting to the family, but have refused to make it public.

The family’s lawyer, Justin Bamberg, said no gun was visible in the video and Keith Lamont Scott appeared to be “acting calm”.

“You do see something in his hand, but it’s impossible to make out from the video what it is.”

Police chief Kerr Putney said the video proved the shooting was justified, telling Fox news: “The officer perceived his failure to comply with commands, failure to drop the weapon and facing the officers as an imminent threat.”

On September 22, demonstrators protesting against Keith Lamont Scott’s death defied a curfew put into force by the city’s mayor on the same day – running from midnight to 06:00.

Cpt. Mike Campagna said officers did not enforce the curfew as protests were largely peaceful, with some on the street singing gospel songs.

However, Charlotte police reported two officers were injured.

Hundreds of National Guard troops were deployed on the streets of Charlotte to protect the city against further violence and property damage.

It followed September 21 protest during which protesters smashed windows of hotels and restaurants, set fires, and attacked reporters.

Peaceful demonstrations took place in the aftermath of last week’s shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

On September 22, Officer Betty Shelby was charged with manslaughter for shooting unarmed African-American Terence Crutcher.

Prosecutors said Betty Shelby’s decision to shoot Terence Crutcher was “unreasonable”.

Video of the Tulsa incident shows Terence Crutcher with his hands up, leaning against the car.

Betty Shelby said Terence Crutcher had not followed her commands and she had opened fire when he began to reach into his car window.

As well as being shot, Terence Crutcher was also struck with a stun gun by another officer.

Betty Shelby’s lawyer, Scott Wood, has said she believed Terence Crutcher was under the influence of the synthetic drug PCP. A vial of the drug was found in the car.

Terence Crutcher’s family have disputed Betty Shelby’s claim, arguing that his window was closed at the time of the incident.

Police have said no gun was found on Terence Crutcher or inside his vehicle.

The DoJ has also opened a separate investigation to see if Terence Crutcher’s civil rights were violated.

Officer Betty Shelby faces a minimum of four years in prison.

After the charge, a small group of demonstrators gathered in Tulsa to demand a harsher sentence.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Divorce: FBI Considers Investigation over Private Jet Incident

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Divorce: FBI Considers Investigation over Private Jet Incident

The FBI has said it is deciding whether to pursue and investigate an alleged incident regarding Brad Pitt and his children while travelling on a private jet last week, Variety reports.

It was “continuing to gather facts” and would evaluate whether an investigation at the federal level would be pursued

Angelina Jolie filed for divorce on September 19 citing irreconcilable differences.

She has asked for physical custody of the couple’s six children, asking the judge to give Brad Pitt visitation rights.

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The LA Times reported that the FBI had been informed of “a child welfare incident” involving Pitt on an international flight last week by a law enforcement source who was not authorized to discuss the matter. It said that the incident involved “unruly behavior” and that the Los Angeles county department of children and family services was conducting an investigation.

The LAPD denied that it was conducting an investigation into Brad Pitt, and said that to the best of its knowledge, no allegations had been made against him.

The alleged incident is believed to have taken place on September 14, on a private jet flying from France to Los Angeles.

Brad Pitt released a statement to People magazine after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce, saying he was “saddened”, and adding: “What matters most now is the well-being of our kids. I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time.”

Angelina Jolie’s lawyer, Robert Offer, said the decision to divorce had been made “for the health of the family”.

Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services said it could not confirm or deny whether it was investigating Brad Pitt because of confidentiality laws.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt married in 2014, having been together for a decade. They have six children together.

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West Wing Cast to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in Ohio

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West Wing Cast to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in Ohio

The West Wing stars are to campaign for Hillary Clinton in Ohio this weekend.

Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Dule Hill, Bradley Whitford, Joshua Malina, and Mary McCormack will reunite to help organize events across the state.

The stars of the former hit political TV drama will appear in towns including Cleveland, Sandusky and Toledo.

The West Wing, also starring Martin Sheen, ran on NBC from 1999 to 2006.Hillary Clinton South Carolina victory

Martin Sheen played Democratic President Josiah Bartlet in the Golden Globe-winning drama, played out within the enclaves of the White House.

His former co-stars will go on the Clinton campaign trail to rally the public to vote, according to a campaign statement.

“The actors will discuss why they are supporting Clinton and urge Ohioans to register to vote ahead of the 11 October deadline and to get involved in organizing their communities ahead of November’s election,” the statement said.

Martin Sheen however won’t be joining his former West Wing colleagues, neither will Rob Lowe, one of the drama’s other main stars.

He has nonetheless previously stated his support for Hillary Clinton – and been damning of her Republican rival, Donald Trump.

Martin Sheen also appears in a new anti-Trump video called Save the Day made by the Avengers director Joss Whedon.

Over the course of its long run, The West Wing and its cast were honored several times by the Golden Globes and the Emmys.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Divorce: Marion Cotillard Denies Affair Rumors

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Divorce: Marion Cotillard Denies Affair Rumors

French actress Marion Cotillard has reacted to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce news, denying she had an affair with the Hollywood actor.

Marion Cotillard addressed rumors in an Instagram post.

“Many years ago, I met the man of my life. He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need,” she said.

Marion Cotillard, 40, also revealed she and her husband Guillaume Canet were expecting their second child.

Her private life had been thrown in to the spotlight following the news that Angelina Jolie had filed for divorce on September 19, citing “irreconcilable differences”.brad-pitt-and-marion-cotillard-allied

“This is going to be my first and only reaction to the whirlwind news that broke 24 hours ago and that I was swept up into,” Marion Cotillard said.

“I am not used to commenting on things like this nor taking them seriously but as this situation is spiraling and affecting people I love, I have to speak up.

“Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting. He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need.

“Secondly to those who have indicated that I am devastated, I am very well thank you. This crafted conversation isn’t distressing.

“And to all the media and the haters who are quick to pass judgment, I sincerely wish you a swift recovery.

“Finally, I do very much wish that Angelina and Brad, both whom I deeply respect, will find peace in this very tumultuous moment. With all my love, Marion.”

Brad Pitt told People magazine on September 21 that he was “very saddened” that his marriage was over, saying “what matters most now is the well-being of our kids”.

It is understood Angelina Jolie is seeking physical custody of the couple’s six children and asking the judge to give Brad Pitt visitation rights.

Angelina Jolie’s lawyer said the decision had been made “for the health of the family”.

2016 Presidential Candidates and Their Cars

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2016 Presidential Candidates and Their Cars

What a person drives tells us a lot about them. This information is even more true when applied to politicians. We can learn about their true feelings on the environment, waste and safety, among other things.

Since it is often difficult to get any real truth out of political candidates these days, we decided to investigate their personal vehicle choices to ascertain critical data needed before going to polls in November and beyond. Of course, we sincerely hope that at least all of the candidates have taken an approved defensive driving course. Road safety is an important part of being a responsible citizen.

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Now, we do not expect anyone out there to change their vote based on this research alone. However, use it as part of a broad-based decision about the candidates.

Without further ado, here is what the major presidential candidates, both current and former, drive on a regular basis. Some will shock you, others are as expected.

Hillary Clinton

As both the former First Lady and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has lots of security forces protecting her. Obviously she needs a large vehicle to transport this entourage wherever she goes. So, it is with little wonder that Clinton has a large Dodge Conversion Van.

This vehicle has a large top and extended rear that reminds us of vans from the 1970s. In fact, the Washington press corps refers to the Clinton transport as the “Scooby Van.”

Hillary has a spotless driving record, largely because she has not actually been behind the wheel since 1996! We do know that in law school, Clinton had a 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The car cost a mere $120 and proved to be a lemon. On cold nights Clinton had to remove the battery and keep it warm in her dorm room. Otherwise, the car would not run the next day.

Bernie Sanders

This democratic-socialist out of Vermont enjoys a reputation for being green. Some of his most ardent supporters are those on the left of the political spectrum who embrace environmental awareness. One would expect Sanders to drive around in a nice, eco-friendly, gas efficient vehicle. Perhaps even an electric car.

Well, you might be disappointed to learn that “the Bern” has a luxury Lincoln Town Car SUV. There is no way he can claim this car is green, with its dismal 20 miles per gallon on a good day. “Say it ain’t so, Bernie!”

Now, to be fair, Bernie did drive around in a electric hybrid years ago. Seems he has a more lavish lifestyle these days.

Donald Trump

The Donald is a man of his word when it comes to car choice. He says he is rich and proves it. Trump has all of the top brands, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, Mercedes, McLaren, etc. The list goes on and on…

Trump plans to make America great again. Well, he should start with the car industry because based on his garage, Trump prefers foreign automakers. Ouch!

Jeb Bush

Jeb did not get very far in the Republican campaign. Perhaps that has something to do with his car choice. Though Americans often claim they want more down-to-earth candidates, when they had one in Jeb, the people tossed him to the side.

This Bush takes Uber when possible and drives his own eco-friendly Ford Fusion hybrid. His wife Columba has a tiny Mini Cooper. Now that is as real as it gets.

How Did Your Favorite Presidential Candidate Do?

So, did your favorite current or past candidate live up to expectations? Probably not. But, nobody is perfect. That is why we recommend everyone, even the presidential candidates, take an online defensive driving course to brush up on those road skills.

Tserin Dopchut: 3-Year-Old Boy Survives 72 Hours In Siberia Forest

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Tserin Dopchut: 3-Year-Old Boy Survives 72 Hours In Siberia Forest

Three-year -old Tserin Dopchut survived alone for 72 hours in a forest in the remote Russian region of Siberia, in an area renowned for being inhabited by wolves and bears.

The boy only had a small bar of chocolate in his pocket when he wandered into the woodland.

According to The Siberian Times, the child slept on a dry makeshift bed under a larch tree.

A huge land and air search was launched to find Tserin, who may have been following a puppy when he vanished.

The toddler had been under the care of his great grandmother, local media reported, but he ventured off near the village of Khut, located amid dense forestry in the Tuva Republic when her back was turned.

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For 72 hours the boy braved plummeting temperatures, the threat of wild animals and the danger of falling into a fast-flowing river before he was eventually rescued by his uncle.

“The situation was very dangerous. The River Mynas is fast and cold. If a small child fell in, it would be certain death,” Ayas Saryglar, head of Tyva’s Civil Defense and Emergencies agency, told the Siberian Times.

“There are wolves, and bears in the forest. The bears are now fattening for the winter. They can attack anything that moves.

“In addition, it is warm during the day, but at night there are even frosts. If we consider that the kid disappeared during the day, he was not properly dressed – only a shirt and shoes, no coat.”

A day and night search operation to find the toddler involved villagers, local policemen and even a helicopter scouring a vast area of about 120 square km.

Another official told local media that the boy was saved after recognizing his uncle’s voice calling his name. After being hugged, Tserin’s first question was whether his toy car was okay.

Rescuers were quick to praise the boy’s initiative – he found a dry place under a larch tree and slept between its roots.

“The whole [of his] village is throwing a party to celebrate his survival,” regional leader Sholban Kara-Ool was quoted as saying.

Tserin Dopchut has now been nicknamed Mowgli, The Siberian Times reported. Mowgli is the fictional orphan in Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book novels.

Doctors say that Tserin Dopchut suffered no serious injuries from his ordeal.

Terence Crutcher Death: Officer Betty Shelby Charged with Manslaughter

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Terence Crutcher Death: Officer Betty Shelby Charged with Manslaughter

Officer Betty Shelby, who shot dead an unarmed black motorist in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been charged with manslaughter, District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler has said.

The prosecutor has filed first-degree manslaughter charges against Betty Shelby.officer-betty-shelby-and-terence-crutcher-death

Betty Shelby shot and killed Terence Crutcher, 40, last week while he was standing next to his broken-down car.

She claimed Terence Crutcher did not follow her commands and she opened fire when he began to reach into his car window.

However, aerial and dashcam police footage showed Terence Crutcher walking away from Officer Betty Shelby with his arms in the air.

It is unclear in the footage whether Terence Crutcher drops his hands at any point.

Terence Crutcher’s family has also disputed Betty Shelby’s claim, arguing that his window was closed at the time of the incident.

Police have said no gun was found on Terence Crutcher or inside his vehicle.

Yahoo Confirms 500 Million Accounts Were Hacked In 2014 Data Breach

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Yahoo Confirms 500 Million Accounts Were Hacked In 2014 Data Breach

About 500 million Yahoo users were hit by the 2014 hacking attack, the tech giant has confirmed.

The breach, the largest publicly disclosed in history, included swathes of personal information including names and emails as well as “unencrypted security questions and answers”.

According to Yahoo, the breach did not include any credit card data. The site said it believed the attack was state-sponsored.

Yahoo has announced it will buy digital video advertising service BrightRoll for $640 million

In July, Yahoo was sold to Verizon for $4.8 billion.

News of a possible major attack on Yahoo emerged in August when a hacker known as “Peace” was apparently attempting to sell information on 200 million accounts.

On September 22, Yahoo confirmed the breach was far bigger than first thought.

The data taken includes names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords.

Yahoo recommended all users should change their passwords if they had not done so since 2014.

It said in a statement: “Online intrusions and thefts by state-sponsored actors have become increasingly common across the technology industry.”

Reuters reported three unnamed US intelligence officials as saying they believed the attack was state-sponsored because it was similar to previous hacks linked to Russian intelligence agencies.

Disney Withdraws Moana Costume After Facing Criticism

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Disney Withdraws Moana Costume After Facing Criticism

Disney has decided to withdraw a children’s costume promoting its Moana animation movie, after accusations of cultural appropriation.

Moana “brownface” costume, a full-body suit with brown skin, traditional tattoos, grass skirt and bone necklace, represents the character Maui, considered a demi-god and ancestor by many Polynesians.

Activists said it was “brownface”, or mocking of the culture by creating stereotypes.

Disney said in a statement it regretted any offence: “The team behind Moana has taken great care to respect the cultures of the Pacific Islands that inspired the film, and we regret that the Maui costume has offended some.

“We sincerely apologize and are pulling the costume from our website and stores.” moana-costume-kids

Moana, due for release in November, tells the story of a young girl who teams up with the demi-god Maui to make an ocean voyage and save her people.

The character of Moana has been widely welcomed because she is feisty, independent and with a more realistic body shape than most Disney female leads.

Moana also has no love interest in the story, which was written by New Zealand Maori film-maker Taika Waititi.

When the trailer for Moana was released in June, many people were offended by the depiction of Maui, saying he was an “obese” caricature of Polynesian men.

Among the merchandise promoting Moana was the Maui costume, on sale for about $44.

The costume was advertised as helping children “set off on adventures”, with his “signature tattoos” and clothing.

Among the angry responses were people saying “our skin is not a costume”, and pointing out that white-skin outfits are never sold for white characters.

Keith Lamont Scott Death: Charlotte State of Emergency Declared Amid Violent Protests

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Keith Lamont Scott Death: Charlotte State of Emergency Declared Amid Violent Protests

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has declared a state of emergency in the city of Charlotte, as violent protests continue over the police killing of African-American Keith Lamont Scott.

Violence erupted for a second night after Keith Lamont Scott was shot dead by a black officer on September 20.

One protester is in a critical condition after a “civilian on civilian” shooting, the city said.

Keith Lamont Scott was the third black man killed by police in a week. Such shootings have sparked huge protests recently.

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Riot police in Charlotte used tear gas as they faced hundreds of protesters. The local police department said four officers were injured.

The North Carolina governor said he had “initiated efforts” to deploy the national guard and highway patrol to help deal with the protests.

“Any violence directed toward our citizens or police officers or destruction of property should not be tolerated,” Pat McCrory said.

The protesters are angry that 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott was killed by police at a block of flats in disputed circumstances.

Police were serving an arrest warrant on another person when they say they saw Keith Lamont Scott get out of a car with a handgun.

Officers say Keith Lamont Scott was repeatedly told to drop his handgun before he was shot but his family say he was reading a book, as he waited for his son to be dropped off by the school bus.

Dash-cam footage of the incident will be viewed by Charlotte’s mayor but not released to the public “at that time”, the city said.

It is legal to openly carry a handgun in North Carolina, but a special permit is required to carry a concealed weapon.

Gov. Pat McCrory declared the state of emergency as rioters clashed with police, breaking windows and setting small fires.

The second night of protests had begun peacefully but the demonstration was interrupted by gunfire and a man in the crowd was injured.

The city initially said the man had been killed but then issued a clarification.

Demonstrators then threw bottles and fireworks at the officers, who were lined up in riot gear. Police fired flash grenades and tear gas to repel the crowds.

Several journalists were also reportedly attacked. A reporter and cameraman for Charlotte’s WCNC-TV were taken to hospital and a CNN journalist was tackled on live TV, local media report.

Police in Charlotte defended their actions in the death of Keith Lamont Scott by insisting he had been repeatedly warned to drop his gun.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney told a news conference Keith Lamont Scott first got out of the car with a gun, then got back into his vehicle when officers told him to drop his weapon.

He was shot when he emerged from his car holding his weapon. The police chief was unable to say if Keith Lamont Scott had been pointing his weapon at officers.

After her father’s death, Keith Lamont Scott’s daughter posted a video on Facebook in which she said her father had been unarmed and reading a book.

Kerr Putney said no book was found.

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts voiced her shock at the violent protests, which saw 16 police officers injured on September 20.

Caracas Paralyzed by Bus Drivers Protest

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Caracas Paralyzed by Bus Drivers Protest

Venezuela’s capital has been paralyzed for eight hours by a bus drivers strike.

They blocked the streets with their vehicles to protest against the country’s economic crisis.

Hundreds of drivers demanded more pay and protection from violent crime.

Many said they needed more money to maintain their buses and complained of scarcity of spare parts.

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Meanwhile, the electoral authorities ruled out a recall referendum this year against President Nicolas Maduro.

The decision is a setback for the opposition, which has been pressing for a vote to oust him.

The electoral commission said a referendum could take place early next year if the opposition secure the signatures of four million voters in a three-day period in October.

The timing of the vote is crucial: if Nicolas Maduro were to leave office after January 10 there would not be fresh elections and the vice-president would take over.

The protest in Caracas is believed to have affected half of the bus fleet in the city of three million people.

Venezuela has faced shortages of many goods, including food and medicine.

Tires, car batteries and motor oil are in short supply, they say.

A spokesman for the drivers said they would continue their protest on September 22 if the government did not respond to their complaints.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Pledge $3BN to Fund Medical Research

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Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Pledge $3BN to Fund Medical Research

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have pledged $3 billion to fund medical research over the next decade.

At a press conference in San Francisco, the Facebook founder and his wife said their ultimate goal was to “cure, prevent or manage all diseases by the end of the century”.

The funds will be distributed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which they created in December 2015.

Tech leaders are increasingly turning their attention to health.

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Earlier in the week, Microsoft said it intended to “solve” cancer by using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Google’s DeepMind unit is working with UK’s NHS (National Health Service) to find a way to use computers to more accurately diagnose diseases.

IBM and MIT announced a tie-up earlier this week to develop AI-based systems that could help clinicians improve the care of elderly and disabled patients.

Even so, the Chan Zuckerberg plan is marked by its ambition.

Mark Zuckerberg said that at present 50 times more money was spent on treating people who are sick than on curing the diseases that would stop them getting ill in the first place, and added that this needed to change.

The Facebook founder outlined three principles that will guide the couple’s investments:

  • to bring scientists and engineers together
  • to build tools and technology that advance research
  • to grow the movement to fund more science around the world

Priscilla Chan added that they had already committed $600 million to creating a new research centre called the Biohub, which will bring together engineers, computer scientists, biologists, chemists and other innovators.

The Biohub will initially work on two projects.

The first is the Cell Atlas, a “map” that describes the different types of cells that control the body’s major organs.

The second is the Infectious Disease Initiative, which will try to develop new tests and vaccines to tackle HIV, Ebola, Zika and other new diseases.

Mark Zuckerberg predicted that by 2100 the average life expectancy would be beyond 100 years.

However, he cautioned that it would take years before the couple’s fund led to the creation of new medical treatments and further time before they could be applied to patients.

Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates – who has funded his own health research via the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – appeared at the event to praise the announcement.

He described it as “very bold and ambitious” but added that “we desperately need this science”.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan announced in December 2015 that they planned to give away 99% of their shares in Facebook to fund good causes following the birth of their daughter.

The organization’s stated mission is to make long-term investments in work that advances human potential and promotes equality.

They had previously announced investments in education-related start-ups.

One expert said that dealing with all disease was “clearly ambitious” but added that deep-pocketed philanthropists were defined by the fact they could take such risks.

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Rodrigo Duterte Launches Violent Attack on EU

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Rodrigo Duterte Launches Violent Attack on EU

Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte launched a fierce attack on the European Union after it condemned his brutal crackdown on crime.

Rodrigo Duterte said the EU parliament was acting out of guilt after it called on him to halt “the current wave of extrajudicial executions and killings”.

The president said “hypocritical” former colonial powers like France and Britain were trying to atone for their own sins.

Since Rodrigo Duterte took office at the end of June about 3,000 people have been killed.

They have been killed either by police or vigilantes, after Rodrigo Duterte effectively sanctioned the murder of criminals and drugs dealers.

The killings have been widely condemned internationally.Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte

The European Parliament said it was concerned about the “extraordinarily high numbers killed during police operations… in the context of an intensified anti-crime and anti-drug campaign”, and asked Rodrigo Duterte to launch an “immediate” investigation.

Rodrigo Duterte, 71, hit back angrily, saying the European Parliament’s colonial-era ancestors killed “thousands” of Arabs and other peoples.

“They’re taking the high ground to assuage their feelings of guilt. But who did I kill?

“Assuming it to be true – 1,700, who are they? Criminals. You call that genocide,” he told officials in Davao.

“Now the EU has the gall to condemn me.”

The president also swore repeatedly during the outburst, and raised his middle finger in a gesture of defiance.

Rodrigo Duterte said on September 18 he needed to extend his crime war for another six months because the drug problem was worse than he expected, adding on September 20 that he would shield police and soldiers from prosecution.

Brad Pitt Reacts After Angelina Jolie Filed for Divorce

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Brad Pitt Reacts After Angelina Jolie Filed for Divorce

Brad Pitt has reacted to the divorce news during an interview with People magazine.

The actor has said he is “very saddened” that Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce and has asked for privacy on their children’s behalf.

“I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids,” Brad Pitt told People magazine.

“I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time.”

Angelina Jolie, 41, filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, 52, citing irreconcilable differences on September 19.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were wed in a small chapel in Chateau Miraval in a private, nondenominational, civil ceremony attended by family and friends

The actress’ lawyer, Robert Offer, said the decision had been made “for the health of the family”.

It is understood Angelina Jolie is seeking physical custody of the couple’s six children and asking the judge to give Brad Pitt visitation rights.

Speculation is mounting over the causes behind their divorce, with one newspaper claiming Angelina Jolie was “upset with Pitt’s parenting skills”.

Angelina Jolie’s long-time manager Geyser Kosinski told E! Online: “Angelina will always do what’s in the best interest of taking care of her family.”

Madame Tussauds in London marked the split by announcing on Twitter that its mannequins of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been separated. Robert Pattinson appears to have been placed between them.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie – nicknamed “Brangelina” by fans – married in 2014, 10 years after meeting on the set of 2005 movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

It was Pitt’s second marriage, having previously wed Jennifer Aniston, and Angelina Jolie’s third after Billy Bob Thornton and Jonny Lee Miller.

Jon Voight, Angelina Jolie’s actor father, also expressed sadness, saying whatever caused the split “must have been pretty severe”.

Billy Bob Thornton, however, made no comment at a Hollywood event honoring Kathy Bates on September 20.

The actor, who was married to Angelina Jolie from 2000 to 2003, left quickly afterwards, avoiding questions from waiting reporters.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie most recently worked together on 2015 movie By the Sea, a relationship drama about a couple trying to repair their marriage.

Lawyers to Deal with the Damages of a Rescission

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Lawyers to Deal with the Damages of a Rescission

All relationships work around contracts whether written or verbal whether they in marriage, business or even as simple as errands. All agreements are made mutually which means that both partners come with a moral obligation to fulfill the agreement. It, however, comes a time when partners agree mutually to discharge one another form an agreement which is known as the rescission of contract. There are a number of situations that may call for the termination of a contract for both partners and this simply means that the partners will no longer have to work within the stipulations of the contract unless a new one is written. It is important to understand that the rescission of contract is not always done mutually before the signing due to impending factors.

One partner can seek the termination of a contract as long as the grounds are within the stipulations of the present contract. The reasons may vary right from a simple announcement due to the change of interests or fraud from one of the partners amounting to . It is at this point that these agreements get really complicated needing the intervention of a master lawyer to help through.  A lawyer may come in on either side to help the partners get redress in the issue.

A partner that feels that the colleague has breached the contract can use these grounds to get out of an agreement and in the process sue for damages. The other partner can also sue for damages if the case is proven otherwise working against the initial complainer. A lawyer may also come in handy if one partner simply feels the urge to move on to other matter and wants to be freed from the contract. The remaining partner can also sue for damages keeping the distressed partner within the legal rights of the agreement.

There are many factors affecting this kind of case ranging from the time taken to act on the case from either partner to the intentions of both partners. These cases are often settled out of court by most partners in a mutual agreement signed and enforced by the lawyers or after one pays off the damages to the other compensating them for leaving before the stipulated time or out of the limits of the contract.

A good lawyer will access the situation and help both partners reach a mutual agreement for the benefit of both by the end of the day.

 

 

Keith Lamont Scott Shooting: 12 Police Officers Injured During Charlotte Protests

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Keith Lamont Scott Shooting: 12 Police Officers Injured During Charlotte Protests

At least 12 officers have been injured during protests sparked by the police shooting of African-American Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Protesters destroyed marked police cars around the block of flats where the shooting took place, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department tweeted.

One officer was hit in the face with a rock, police said.

On September 20, Keith Lamont Scott, 43, was shot by a black officer and died in hospital.

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Police say Keith Lamont Scott was carrying a gun and posed an “imminent deadly threat”, but relatives told local media he was not holding a weapon but a book.

Demonstrators outraged over the incident blocked streets and police used tear gas, local media reported.

Mayor Jennifer Roberts appealed for calm, and said the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott would be looked into.

“The community deserves answers and full investigation will ensue,” she tweeted.

“Will be reaching out to community leaders to work together.”

The unrest came a day after police in the city of Tulsa, in Oklahoma, said a black man they had killed on September 16 was unarmed.

Hundreds of people have been protesting outside police headquarters there.

Terence Crutcher was walking away with his hands in the air when he was shot by police, footage shows.

In Charlotte, officers had been looking for a different suspect at a block of flats when Keith Lamont Scott was killed, police spokesman Keith Trietley said.

They saw Keith Lamont Scott get out of a car carrying a gun before getting back in, he said. When the officers approached, Keith Lamont Scott got out of the car with the gun again and police opened fire after deeming him a threat.

Keith Lamont Scott was not the suspect police were originally looking for, Keith Trietley confirmed.

Brentley Vinson, the officer who shot Keith Lamont Scott, has been placed on administrative leave as part of police protocol.

A woman claiming to be Keith Lamont Scott’s daughter has contested the police department’s account in a Facebook video, the Charlotte Observer reports.

She says Keith Lamont Scott was unarmed and reading while he was waiting for his son’s school bus and was tasered before being shot four times.

She also said Keith Lamont Scott was disabled. Police have not responded to the claims but say they recovered a gun at the scene.

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Ahmad Khan Rahami Charged with Planting Bombs in NY and NJ

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Ahmad Khan Rahami Charged with Planting Bombs in NY and NJ

Ahmad Khan Rahami has been charged with planting bombs in New York and New Jersey.

Thirty-one people were injured when a bomb went off in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on September 17.

Ahmad Khan Rahami was already charged by the state of New Jersey with the attempted murder of police, during his arrest.

The new federal charges include use of a weapon of mass destruction, bombing, destruction of property and use of a destructive device.

Unsealed in a Manhattan federal court, the charge sheet sheds new light on Ahmad Khan Rahami’s motivations.

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The man’s journal apparently expressed the wish to die a martyr, the criminal complaint revealed.

One passage said: “You [USA Government] continue your [unintelligible] slaught[er]” against the mujahideen, or holy warriors, be it Afghanistan, Iraq, Sham (Syria), Palestine.”

Another refers in glowing terms to Osama Bin Laden, Anwar al-Awlaki, a US-born Muslim cleric killed in a 2011 drone strike, and Nidal Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people at a Texas Army base in 2009.

According to investigators, Ahmad Khan Rahami, who is 28, planted two bombs in Chelsea but one failed to detonate.

Another bomb exploded in a New Jersey seaside town earlier on the same day but no-one was hurt.

Ahmad Khan Rahami is also accused of leaving explosives in a discarded rucksack in a rubbish bin in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

He was preparing for months for the attack, the court documents suggest.

Ahmad Khan Rahami bought some bomb-making equipment on eBay and was filmed by a relative lighting “incendiary material” in a bin.

The series of bombings over the weekend have sparked a heated debate about national security between the two presidential candidates, days before their first televised debate.

Donald Trump has seized on the fact Ahmad Khan Rahami was born in Afghanistan to bolster his tough stance on immigration admissions.

However, Hillary Clinton has accused Donald Trump of enabling the terrorists by playing into their hands.

Ahmad Khan Rahami is still in hospital, recovering from injuries sustained during the shootout that led to his arrest.

Brazil: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to Stand Trial on Corruption and Money Laundering Charges

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Brazil: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to Stand Trial on Corruption and Money Laundering Charges

Brazil’s ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be tried for corruption and money laundering over an alleged scheme at the state oil company, Petrobras, a judge has said.

Brazilian prosecutors say Lula da Silva accepted 3.7 million reais ($1.11 million) in bribes connected to the multi-billion dollar scheme.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 70, had already been charged in August with allegedly obstructing investigations.

The former president denies any wrongdoing and says the accusations are politically motivated.Lula da Silva appointment blocked

“I am sad,” he said.

“It is a big farce, a big lie, a big pyrotechnic show.

“What’s happening isn’t getting me down, but just motivates me to go out and talk more.”

Judge Sergio Moro, who is overseeing Operation Car Wash, the investigation into corruption allegations at Petrobras, said there was “sufficient evidence of [Lula’s] responsibility”.

The money that Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva allegedly received was laundered through the purchase and renovation of a beach apartment, prosecutors say.

The flat was built by a construction company implicated in the scandal.

Lula’s wife, Marisa Leticia, and six others have also been indicted.

The former leader was accused by prosecutors of being the “boss” of the scheme, estimated to have cost Petrobras more than $2 billion.

Several politicians and Petrobras executives have been arrested and sentenced as a result of the two-year inquiry.

Investigators believe overpriced contracts with Petrobras were given in return for bribes.

Some of the illicitly-obtained money was used to finance the electoral campaign of top Brazilian politicians, they allege.

Luiz Inacio Lula da SIlva, who served as president between 2003 and 2011, was one of Brazil’s most popular leaders and is seen as a possible candidate for the 2018 presidential elections.

However, the popularity of his Workers’ Party plummeted this year and his chosen successor Dilma Rousseff was impeached last month.

A criminal conviction would bar Lula da Silva from running in 2018.

Jim Carrey to Fight Wrongful Death Case Filed by Cathriona White’s Husband

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Jim Carrey to Fight Wrongful Death Case Filed by Cathriona White’s Husband

Actor Jim Carrey has said a wrongful death legal case filed by the estranged husband of his ex-girlfriend Cathriona White is an attempt to “exploit” him.

Court documents show Jim Carrey has been sued for allegedly obtaining drugs under a false name for Cathriona White, who died of an overdose in 2015.

Jim Carrey, 54, has vowed to fight the case saying in a statement: “I will not tolerate this heartless attempt to exploit me or the woman I loved.

“I really hope that some day soon people will stop trying to profit from this and let her rest in peace.”

Jim Carrey added: “It would be easy for me to get in a back room with this man’s lawyer and make this go away, but there are some moments in life when you have to stand up and defend your honor against the evil in this world.”

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Mark Burton, the estranged husband of Jim Carrey’s ex-girlfriend Cathriona White, said the actor used his “immense wealth and celebrity status” to obtain prescription drugs illegally. It is alleged that Jim Carrey then tried to hide his involvement.

Cathriona White, who was 30 years old at the time of her death, was found dead after overdosing on prescription drugs, according to the coroner’s office.

Coroner’s officials ruled Cathriona White’s death as a suicide.

Reports at the time said Jim Carrey and Cathriona White had an on-off relationship and had broken up again days before her death.

According to the case filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Jim Carrey obtained the drugs under the fake name “Arthur King”.

The Hollywood star then “took steps to conceal and obfuscate his involvement and culpability”.

Mark Burton also claimed that Jim Carrey sent a “bogus message” to Cathriona White on the day before her body was found “in an effort to cover up his conduct and complicity in her death”.

In the message, Jim Carrey asked about the whereabouts of the drugs.

Mark Burton also alleged Jim Carrey had an “obsession with controlling and manipulating” her and that he used surveillance cameras on her home to monitor her.

The case – for violation of the drug dealer liability act and wrongful death – seeks unspecified damages as well as reimbursement for funeral expenses and lawyer’s fees.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Divorce Papers Go Public

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Divorce Papers Go Public

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are divorcing after a twelve-year relationship and two years of marriage.

The divorce papers have gone public confirming the split and revealing that Angelina Jolie was the person to have filed for the divorce – citing “irreconcilable differences” for the reason behind their separation.

The citation, which was filed in Los Angeles, showed that Angelina Jolie also put through a summons to discuss the custody of the couple’s six children, where she is seeking full custody with visitation rights for Brad Pitt.angelina-jolie-and-brad-pitt-divorce

Angelina Jolie’s longtime manager Geyser Kosinski told E! Online: “Angelina will always do what’s in the best interest of taking care of her family.”

It was Brad Pitt’s second marriage, having previously wed Jennifer Aniston, and Angelina Jolie’s third after Billy Bob Thornton and Jonny Lee Miller.

According to TMZ, the divorce papers listed the date of separation as September 15.

Angelina Jolie, 41, and Brad Pitt, 52, have six children together – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, who are adopted, and biological children Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne.

They married privately in the French hamlet of Correns in Provence in 2014.

Their children served as ring bearers at the wedding and helped illustrate Angelina Jolie’s white dress with their drawings.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie most recently worked together on 2015 film By The Sea – a relationship drama written, directed and produced by Jolie.

Angelina Jolie Files for Divorce from Brad Pitt!

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Angelina Jolie Files for Divorce from Brad Pitt!

Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from husband Brad Pitt, her lawyer has confirmed.

Robert Offer said Angelina Jolie filed for “dissolution of marriage” on September 19, adding the “decision was made for the health of the family”.

“She will not be commenting, and asks that the family be given its privacy at this time,” Robert Offer added in the statement.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been together since 2004 but only married in August 2014.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were wed in a small chapel in Chateau Miraval in a private, nondenominational, civil ceremony attended by family and friends

It was Brad Pitt’s second marriage, having previously wed Jennifer Aniston, and Angelina Jolie’s third after Billy Bob Thornton and Jonny Lee Miller.

According to TMZ, Angelina Jolie cited “irreconcilable differences” in the divorce papers and listed the date of separation of September 15.

It is understood the actress is asking for physical custody of the couple’s six children and is asking the judge to give Brad Pitt visitation rights.

Angelina Jolie, 41, and Brad Pitt, 52, have six children together – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, who are adopted, and biological children Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne.

They married privately in the French hamlet of Correns in Provence in 2014.

Their children served as ring bearers at the wedding and helped illustrate Angelina Jolie’s white dress with their drawings.

In 2015, ahead of the release of By The Sea, the romantic drama the couple both star in, Angelina Jolie told The Telegraph: “Brad and I have our issues.

“We have fights and problems like any other couple. We have days when we drive each other absolutely mad and want space, but the problems in the movie aren’t our specific problems.”

George HW Bush Will Allegedly Vote for Hillary Clinton

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George HW Bush Will Allegedly Vote for Hillary Clinton

Former Republican President George H.W. Bush will allegedly vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton in November.

According to Politico, George H.W. Bush made the pledge to Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, niece to ex-President John F. Kennedy.

George H.W. Bush’s office has not confirmed the report, with a spokesman saying he was checking.George HW Bush hospitalized

The former president, who held office from 1989 until 1993, has not endorsed Donald Trump.

Neither has his son, Jeb Bush, who unsuccessfully competed for the Republican nomination, or other rivals in the race, Ted Cruz and John Kasich.

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, posted a photo on Facebook of a meeting with George H.W. Bush, alongside the caption: “The President told me he’s voting for Hillary!”

However, George H.W. Bush’s spokesman Jim McGrath was cautious, writing: “Those reporting how @GeorgeHWBush will vote this year, it’s not clear anyone was there to verify KKT [Kathleen Kennedy Townsend]. Still checking, keep your powder dry.”

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