81. News Release In Georgia FL, City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, LHC, $2196000. GA, georgia Tech Applied KS, state of Kansas, state of Kansas, LHC, $2999955. LA, City of New http://www.hud.gov/local/ga/news/pr2003-10-01.cfm

Georgia Local Newsroom Homeownership Rental Help ... Help News Release Information by State Print version Email this to a friend Linda H. Allen (404) 331-5001, ext. 2012 www.hud.gov/news For Release Wednesday October 1, 2003 MARTINEZ ANNOUNCES $147 MILLION TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FROM DANGEROUS LEAD AND OTHER HOME HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS Record funding kicks off October as National Healthy Homes Month ATLANTA, GEORGIA GRANTEE RECEIVES $250,000 ATLANTA - Thousands of children and families in 27 states and the District of Columbia will live in healthier homes due to more than $147 million in grants announced today by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez. Martinez made today's record funding announcement to officially launch National Healthy Homes Month during October. An Atlanta, Georgia Grantee, Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation, received $249, 864,00. The grants will help 70 local programs around the country to remove potentially dangerous lead from lower income homes; to stimulate private sector investment in lead hazard control; to educate the public about the dangers of lead-based paint; to fund model programs promoting healthier and safer home environments; and, to support scientific research into innovative methods of identifying and eliminating health hazards in housing (see attached list).

82. EPA-Brunswick, Georgia Case Study In the city of Brunswick, georgia, a partnership of Federal, state, It is within this established study area that the Brunswick/Glynn County Community http://www.epa.gov/ecocommunity/case1/brunswick.htm

Community Based Approaches Contact Us Print Version Search: EPA Home Ecosystems Community Based Approaches Case 1 ... Environmental Innovation Home A Community Based Approach to Remediation - Brunswick, Georgia Case Study Abstract EPA Region 4 has assisted in the effort by providing technical assistance in risk assessment procedures and conducting field investigations in the Brunswick area to monitor the quality of the air, surface water, groundwater, and land. Body In early March 1996, OPPE/OSEC assembled a small team of analysts with the purpose of identifying and describing various "community-based environmental protection" (CBEP) projects in which EPA's role could be deemed as being an "enabler." The impetus for this exercise was the perceived need for real-world examples of EPA, primarily at the Regional level, acting as a "broker" or "capacity-builder" (as opposed to a leadership role) in projects focused on CBEP. Elements of these successful projects might serve as models for HQ and Regional Office efforts as the Agency moves toward incorporating a capacity-building role into its overall CBEP strategy. This capacity-building role is highlighted in its various forms in the following pages. For instance, ways in which EPA can facilitate stakeholder identification and inclusion into the design of a project are illustrated. Also illustrated are various ways in which EPA can assist a project through technical transfer of methods and information, field investigations, ecological and socio-economic assessments, outreach and education, and development of compatible databases. In some instances, the Agency's involvement was mostly limited to the provision of seed moneys in the form of grants which promoted an important aspect of CBEP within the project design.

83. Project ATLANTA - Urban Heat Island Study Policy Research Center, georgia state University, Atlanta. SOS, 1995. The state of the Southern Oxidants Study PolicyRelevant Findings in Ozone Pollution http://www.ghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/atlanta/

High Spatial Resolution Airborne Multispectral Thermal Infrared Data to Support Analysis and Modeling Tasks in EOS IDS Project ATLANTA Dale A. Quattrochi (dale.quattrochi@msfc.nasa.gov) , NASA, Global Hydrology and Climate Center, Huntsville, AL Jeffrey C. Luvall (jeff.luvall@msfc.nasa.gov) , NASA, Global Hydrology and Climate Center, Huntsville, AL Background Atlanta Urban Growth and Effects on Climate and Air Quality Air quality has degenerated over the Atlanta area, particularly in regard to elevations in ozone and emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), as indicated by results from the Southern Oxidants Study (SOS) which has focused a major effort on measuring and quantifying the air quality over the Atlanta metropolitan region. SOS modeling simulations for Atlanta using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State Implementation Plan guidelines suggest that a 90% decrease in nitrogen oxide emissions, one of the key elements in ozone production, will be required to bring Atlanta into attainment with the present ozone standard (SOS, 1995). Project ATLANTA Science Approach The scientific approach we are using in relating land cover changes with modifications in the local and regional climate and in air quality, is predicated on the analysis of remote sensing data in conjunction with

84. Leading Institutions By Total Number Study. Abroad. Rank, Institution, City, state, Students. 1, New York University, New York, NY, 1872 15, georgia state University, Atlanta, GA, 438 http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/?p=35976

85. Ga House Information Office - Weekly Wrap-up The measure is intended to put those changes into state law. Study Committees Created This past week the House adopted several resolution creating http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/1997_98/house/hinfo/wrap_10.htm

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE ROOM 131, STATE CAPITOL 30334 Week #10 Wrap-up Back to PIO Session Ends The first session of the 144th General Assembly of Georgia adjourned sine die at Midnight, Friday, March 28. All bills that were not voted down will return to their committee of origin and be eligible for action at the next session. The Governor has 40 days from the end of the session to veto bills that have passed. FY 1998 Budget To check on budget details click here Teenage Driver Responsibility Act HB 681, which creates a graduated system of driver licenses for teenagers and cracks down on drunken driving has passed both chambers and has gone to the Governor. Welfare Reform After heated debate in the closing hours of the session the House adopted an amended floor substitute to SB104, implementing the welfare reform law approved by Congress last year. The measure is intended to put those changes into state law. Partial-Birth Abortions The Governor has signed SB 357, the ban on so-called partial-birth abortions. It takes effect July 1. He said the bill strikes a balance between reasonable restrictions and the right of a woman to choose abortion, but civil rights and advocacy groups have promised to sue to overturn the ban. Water Compacts The Governor has signed HB 148 and HB 149, aimed at dividing up river water that flows through Georgia, Alabama and Florida for drinking, recreation and industry. One compact (HB 148), involves the Tallapoosa, Coosa and Alabama basins, and the other (HB149), covers the Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola river basins. The legislation enables Georgia to join into two interstate compacts designed to end the tri-state water war that has been waged since the early 1990s. The agreements establish a formula to allocate water to each state. Under the agreements, the governors of each state would appoint a representative to work out and approve a formula for dividing up the rivers' waters. A fourth non-voting member would be appointed by President Clinton to represent the interests of federal agencies. The pacts clear the way for much-needed, 4,200-acre reservoir to serve west Georgia.

86. Visitor Information: UGA The main campus of the University of georgia, located in downtown Athens, Schedules for campus and Athens city routes are available at the Tate Student http://www.uga.edu/uga/visitor_info.html

UGA Visitors Center Athens Visitors Bureau Athens-Clarke County Info Maps ... Quick Facts The main campus of the University of Georgia , located in downtown Athens, covers 605 acres and includes 313 buildings. The campus adjoins the historic commercial section of Athens on its northern boundary. Athens features many boutiques, restaurants, churches, entertainment businesses, and service businesses. Travel to Athens by road from Atlanta takes approximately 1.5 hours. The University covers 4,308 acres in Clarke County and owns a total of 43,261 acres throughout the state. (See the UGA Campus Maps Visitors may obtain information at the Visitors Center , located in the Four Towers Building on East Campus (Call (706) 542-0842). Prospective undergraduate students planning a visit to campus may wish to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in Terrell Hall . Prospective graduate students planning a visit may wish to contact the Office of Graduate Admissions in the Boyd Graduate Studies Building An admission interview is not part of the University of Georgia admission process. However, we urge you and your family to visit with us in Athens to help with your college choice decision, if you have not already done so. University admission counselors meet with visiting prospective students and their families at hour-long Admission Information Counseling Sessions each weekday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. To reserve your spot, please call the 24-hour information number 706/542-2112. Also see the

87. Athens-Clarke County Planning Department - ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF HISTORIC PRESERV foothills of northwest georgia. Researchers determined study areas within each selected town or city. AthensClarke County, georgia Case Study http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/~planningdept/hpecon1.html

Summary of Project Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in Georgia, A Study of Three Communities: Athens, Rome, and Tifton Historic preservation is good business. Through the use of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's research model, The Economic Benefits of Preserving Community Character: A Practical Methodology , the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has explored the financial impact of preservation on three communities. The project was conducted with the cooperation of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department with support from the Downtown Development Offices of Rome and Tifton Case studies for the three cities, which examine construction activity in historic districts, property values, and tourism, illustrate how preservation is helping cities and towns throughout Georgia. The project goal was to measure the effects of preservation efforts on three local economies. The National Trust methodology calls for analysis of three types of economic activity. Construction and rehabilitation contribute to the economy through the number of projects undertaken and the dollar amount spent on these endeavors. Property tax assessments and sales figures indicate how historic properties values perform over time. Commercial activity reflects the dollars spent in a community, as well as the number of jobs created as a result of preservation tourism. Physical parameters of the study were set by choosing three communities whose economic outcomes which would be representative of many cities and towns throughout the state. Savannah, Macon, and Atlanta were eliminated from the study because of their large size, unique preservation programs, and inclusion in many previous studies. Towns greatly impacted by their proximity to state borders, or with single-industry economies, were similarly discounted.

88. Sprawl City DETROIT Here is a city that, during the period of study, lost population City planners in georgia are taking precautions to ensure that their region http://www.sprawlcity.org/

DETROIT: Here is a city that, during the period of study, lost population but experienced profound sprawl. In light of that, how can population growth be considered an important factor in American sprawl? PORTLAND: It is at the top of most Smart Growthers' lists for best planning and execution of anti-sprawl efforts. What are the results in terms of sprawl? And if this is the best any Urbanized Area has been able to do, what does that tell us about what the average Smart Growth efforts will accomplish? LOS ANGELES: If a chief goal of Smart Growth is to increase the density of Urbanized Areas, then Los Angeles is a champion of Smart Growth. So with all that de facto Smart Growth, why is L.A. mainly seen as a champion of sprawl? Population growth and increased per capita land consumption have played almost equal roles in the loss of some 1200 square miles of rural land in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Area. According to U.S. Bureau of the Census data, increased per capita land consumption was associated with about 55% of the sprawl in the Watershed and population growth was associated with about 45% of the sprawl, although there is great variation among the different Urbanized Areas of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is home to more than 3,000 species of plants and animals, and nearly 15 million people today. The restoration and long-term protection of the Bay depends on halting the urban sprawl that is threatening the biodiversity and water quality of the area.

89. Report | High School Graduation Rates In The United States, Jay P. Greene, Ph. D Moreover, the study further demonstrates that 7 states and 16 of the 50 largest school georgia has the lowest graduation rate of all of the states, http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/cr_baeo.htm

Site Navigation Support M.I. Scholars' Articles M.I. Issues Subscribe to City Journal Board of Trustees Staff Directory Links M.I. Book Catalog Internship Opportunities Join email updates HOME ABOUT MI CCI CLP ... CONTACT Civic Report November 2001 High School Graduation Rates in the United States REVISED APRIL 2002 Jay P. Greene, Ph. D. Senior Fellow, The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Research Associate, with a foreword by Kaleem Caire President and CEO Black Alliance for Educational Options Prepared for the Black Alliance for Educational Options INTRODUCTION TO THE REVISED REPORT This study revises slightly the findings of my November 2001 report, High School Graduation Rates in the United States . In that study, I used an easily replicable method to estimate the percentage of public high school students receiving a high school diploma in the nation, each state and many of the nation’s largest public school districts. The same method was also used to estimate these rates for major racial and ethnic groups in each state and each of the districts examined. I recently discovered an error in the calculations that were used to estimate the overall national and state rates. In my methodology, I estimate the graduation rate by dividing the number of public high school diplomas awarded in 1998, which is available from the National Center for Education Statistics, by an estimate of the number of students who would have received diplomas that year if graduation rates were 100 percent. I arrive at this latter number by taking the number of students enrolled in public schools in 8th grade in 1993 (also available from the NCES) and adjusting it for the percentage change in the overall student population between 1993 and 1998. The error stemmed from the inadvertent use of the percentage change in the overall population rather than overall student population between those years.

90. USG: New Study On Value Of A College Degree In Georgia Shows Payoffs For Graduat georgia is one of the very few states that conduct supply and demand analyses for The study confirms that the University System of georgia is the major http://www.usg.edu/news/2003/110503.phtml

@import "/css/news.css"; Skip over navigation Directories Location Contact USG ... Site Map Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Home About Us Board of Regents Academics ... USG News Releases 2003 FOR RELEASE: November 05, 2003 CONTACT: Diane Payne PHONE: New Study on Value of a College Degree in Georgia Shows Payoffs for Graduates, State; Highlights Disciplines in Demand a college degree is worth an average of $14,000 a year more than a high-school graduate could expect to make. Over the course of a working career, the average graduate of a public college or university in Georgia can expect to earn nearly $1 million more than a high-school-educated neighbor. Commissioned by the USG's Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP), the "Value of University System of Georgia Education" study was conducted by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology The authors analyzed the earnings of nearly 90,000 University System students who graduated between 1993 and 1997 and found that, overall, the increased earnings resulting from their college degrees added $1.25 billion to the state's economy

91. Most Liberal Places In America - EPodunk Community profiles and vintage post cards of cities, towns and villages across data map ePodunk study identifies the most liberal communities in the US http://www.epodunk.com/top10/liberal/

PLACE SEARCH Enter a community name: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Include former names Advanced search MOST LIBERAL PLACES ePodunk study identifies the most liberal communities in the U.S. For all those frustrated Democrats who are considering a move to Canada, we offer a few closer alternatives. Our list of "Most Liberal Places in America" is based not on opinion polls, which have come under fire in recent elections, but on votes, political contributions and demographics. The rankings, at right, show nationwide picks by the size of the community and statewide rankings for 29 states. We considered the following data in making our selections: Individual contributions to PACs We analyzed 1.8 million contributions to 2,300 political action committees that could be identified as Democratic/Liberal or Republican/Conservative. This data, for the 2003-2004 election cycle, was downloaded from the Federal Election Commission on Nov. 9.

92. Environmental Protection Agency - The city of Griffin is the first municipality in georgia to establish a stormwater EPA funded the ELI study with hopes of encouraging states to use the http://notes.tetratech-ffx.com/newsnotes.nsf/0/46c9bd27d5898e318525684c006d27bd?

93. Johnny Isakson, United States Senator From Georgia Official homepage for United States Senator Johnny Isakson from georgia. Chambliss, Isakson Seek to Include Study of Two Proposed New Interstates http://isakson.senate.gov/press/2005/042805interstates.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 28, 2005 Chambliss, Isakson Seek to Include Study of Two Proposed New Interstates in National Highway Funding Bill Study of Both Proposed Highways already included in House highway version bill U.S. S enators Saxby Chambliss, R-GA, and Johnny Isakson, R-GA, have offered two amendments to the national highway funding bill seeking money to study two new interstate highways that would boost local economies in Georgia and the Southeast. Money for studying the two proposed highways was included by Rep. Charlie Norwood, R-GA, in the House version of the national highway spending bill, which passed on March 10. The Senate is debating the highway bill this week. The first amendment by Chambliss and Isakson would create a study of proposed new Interstate 14, an east-west highway that would link Augusta, Macon, and Columbus, Georgia, connecting through Montgomery, Alabama and going to Natchez, Mississippi. The second amendment would create a study of proposed new Interstate 3, a north-south highway that would link Savannah and Augusta, Georgia to Knoxville, Tennessee. Both proposed highways are designed to remove through-traffic from existing two-lane roads, while providing economic stimulus for communities that are now bypassed by existing interstate highways. said Chambliss.

94. Lesson Study Groups state, City (location of LS cluster), School/ district/ organization Colorado state Lesson Study Project. Colorado DOE Colorado Business Roundtable http://www.tc.edu/lessonstudy/lsgroups.html

HOME NETWORKING LESSON STUDY GROUPS LESSON STUDY GROUPS The Lesson Study Research Group (LSRG) maintains a central database of U.S. lesson study groups, initiatives, and related activity. You can sort through the groups listed below (location, size, content area, how long they've been doing lesson study, contact information, etc.) to find lesson study groups whose structure, needs, and concerns are similar to yours. If you would like to network with other individuals who are doing LS-related research, please click here . To communicate with multiple members of the lesson study community, including many of the individuals and group members listed below, please join the Lesson Study Listserv . To connect specifically to principals/ adminstrators who support lesson study work, please click here If you are involved with a lesson study group/ cluster that is not listed here, and would like to include it in this database, please

95. Past Dahlonega, Georgia City Council Meeting Minutes Minutes of the most recent meeting of the Dahlonega, georgia City Council. REGULAR MEETING DAHLONEGA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 2001. CALLED TO ORDER http://www.cityofdahlonega.com/pastmeet/02-05-01.html

Return to Home Page Minutes of Most Recent Meeting Agenda for Next Meeting Back The Dahlonega, Georgia City Council Meets each month. This web page contains the minutes from the meeting indicated by the date shown. REGULAR MEETING DAHLONEGA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 2001 CALLED TO ORDER: The Dahlonega City Council met in regular session at City Hall on February 5, 2001. Council members present were Loy Jones, Gary McCullough, Terry Peters, Michael Clemons, Bill Scott and Billie Stancil. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Thomas Davis. Rev. Gerry Davis opened the meeting with prayer. MINUTE APPROVAL: Mayor Davis asked for a motion to approve the January 4, 2001 minutes of the meeting of the Dahlonega Zoning Board of Appeals. A motion was made by Gary McCullough to approve these minutes. The motion was seconded by Bill Scott and approved by all members present. A motion was made by Billie Stancil to approve the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting held on January 4, 2001. This motion was seconded by Bill Scott and approved by all members present. Mayor Davis advised that minutes of the Dahlonega City Council Work Session held on January 5, 2001 were also available. There were no questions concerning the meeting. Mayor Davis recognized County Commission Steve Gooch.

96. PricewaterhouseCoopers Census Study Pricewaterhouse Coopers Report, georgia. 5Baltimore City is an independent city (ie, it is independent of any county organization). http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/cmb/cmbp/reports/080601.pricewaterhouse/state_ga.

Archive Back to Map PDF Report Downloads Press Release August 7, 2001 - PricewaterhouseCoopers Census Study: CENSUS 2000 UNDERCOUNT COULD COST STATES BILLIONS These estimates show the effect of the Census 2000 undercount on federal funding of eight major programs over a ten year period, 2002-20012. The eight programs are Medicaid, Foster Care, Rehabilitation Services Basic Support, Child Care and Development Block Grant, Social Services Block Grant, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant, Adoption Assistance, and Vocational Education Basic Grants. State Estimated 2000 Census Undercount: State Undercount Undercount Rate State/ USTotal State/ USTotal United States Georgia Source: Dr. Eugene Ericksen, "Estimates of State and County Undercount Rates," May 1, 2001. PricewaterhouseCoopers calculations based on undercount rates provided by Dr. Ericksen. Undercount as a percent of adjusted population. U.S. Census Bureau and Dr. Eugene Ericksen, "Estimates of State and County Undercount Rates," May 1, 2001. Selected County Estimated 2000 Census Undercount: State, County

97. Wi-FiHotSpotList.com, A Directory Of Public Hot Spots For Finding Wi-Fi Wireless Click on Browse by Region to see all HotSpots in a city. City, state (US). Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut http://www.wi-fihotspotlist.com/

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98. Georgia, Georgia Newsletter, Summer 2005: The Trust For Public Land Nowhere in the United States does another city have Atlanta s opportunity The ADA Feasibility Study, conducted by EDAW, Inc., states that the BeltLine http://www.tpl.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=19851&folder_id=249

99. ArcNews Fall 2004 Issue -- The City Of Atlanta, Georgia, Meets 21st Century Wate Example of color infrared imagery showing the georgia Tech area. Like many metropolitan regions in the United States, the city of Atlanta, georgia, http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/fall04articles/city-of-atlanta.html

@import url(/styles/standards_menu.css); Store Contact Us Careers ArcNews Online Fall 2004 Search ArcNews The City of Atlanta, Georgia, Meets 21st Century Water/Wastewater Demands With GIS Example of color infrared imagery showing the Georgia Tech area. Like many metropolitan regions in the United States, the city of Atlanta, Georgia, and its surrounding communities have experienced tremendous population and economic growth over the last 100 years. According to Clean Water Atlanta ( www.cleanwateratlanta.org ), a century ago the city "used open watercourses to capture storm water and divert it into nearby brooks and creeks. As the city grew, and as sinks, bathtubs, and flush toilets became popular, storm water sewers became conduits for carrying household wastewater as well. These drains were covered and transformed into combined sewers for the collection of storm water and sewage." These types of combined sewers, very common in major cities, were not designed to remove the waste, which then flowed into surface streams and became a public health hazard. To remedy the problem, modernized sewers were designed and constructed to carry storm water and household waste. They were quite effective until the system again became overloaded as Atlanta continued to experience rapid growth. Storm water runoff from newly built paved surfaces and household wastewater loads is greater than ever. Example of black and white imagery showing the Georgia Tech area.

100. State Smoking Restrictions For Private-Sector Worksites, Restaurants, And Bars - A previous study has indicated that foodservice workers have a 50% greater risk for The state of smoke-free New York City a one-year review. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5426a1.htm

State Smoking Restrictions for Private-Sector Worksites, Restaurants, and Bars - United States, 1998 and 2004 Secondhand smoke is a known carcinogen ( ). Exposure to secondhand smoke causes approximately 35,000 heart disease deaths and 3,000 lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in the United States every year ( ). Implementing policies that establish smoke-free environments is the most effective approach to reducing secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmokers ( ). Smoking restrictions and smoke-free policies can take the form of laws or regulations implemented at the state or local level or of voluntary policies implemented by private employers and businesses. Smoking restrictions limit smoking to certain areas within a venue; smoke-free policies ban smoking within the entire venue. One of the national health objectives for 2010 is to establish laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC) that prohibit or restrict smoking in public places and worksites. A related objective calls for all worksites to voluntarily implement policies that prohibit or restrict smoking. To assess progress toward meeting the first objective, CDC reviewed the status of state laws restricting smoking as of December 31, 2004, updating a 1999 study that reported on such laws as of December 31, 1998 ( ). This report summarizes the changes in state smoking restrictions for private-sector worksites, restaurants, and bars that occurred during 19992004.The findings indicate an increase in the number and restrictiveness of state laws regulating smoking in private-sector worksites, restaurants, and bars from 1999 through 2004. At the end of 2004, however, 16 states still had no restrictions on smoking in any of the three settings considered. Although secondhand smoke exposure among U.S. nonsmokers has decreased sharply in recent years, a substantial portion of nonsmokers continue to be exposed to secondhand smoke (

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