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World Heart Day 2015 Quotes, Images, Messages, Wishes, Greetings, Posters, Slogans: It is observed on September 29, each year across the globe. It is an initiative to spread awareness about the heart diseases among the people and how can they overcome and cure / prevent it.
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It came into existence in the year 2000. World Health Federation celebrated it for the very first time and helped people understand that heart’s problems can be prevented from occurring in time. Every year 17.3 million people die due to it.
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World Health Organization (WHO) has urged to minimize the consumption rate of salt as high consumption of salt results in death of about 2.5 million lives every year from heart diseases.
Every year, it is celebrated with different and unique World Heart Day themes reflecting the key issues and topics of the heart’s health. For 2015, the theme chosen is “Creating Heart-Healthy Environments”.
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This will help in improving health across the world by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and promoting education internationally.
Some of the factors which count for the heart diseases are lack of exercise, overeating, unhealthy eating diet, high blood pressure and cholesterol.
World Heart Day 2015 Quotes, Images, Messages, Wishes, Greetings, Posters
– A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. Happy World Heart Day quotes
– Tears come from the heart and not from the brain.
I believe that two people are connected at the heart, and it doesn’t matter what you do, or who you are or where you live; there are no boundaries or barriers if two people are destined to be together.
– I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death. Teachers’ Day.
– Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one’s weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.world heart day images
– Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort. Happy World Heart Day wishes.
– Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. Ganesh Chaturthi.
– A hundred hearts would be too few, to carry all my love for you. Latest Happy World Heart Day SMS.
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Armenistis Lighthouse Visit
Visit the lighthouse or "fanari" as locally known which translates to "Lantern" from Greek. Standing like a sentinel over the Amenistis area, the fanari is a testimony to the maritime history of Mykonos.
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The Aegean Naval Museum spotlights Mykonos' historical nautical past housing old maps, navigational instruments, model ships and a museum garden with large anchors and of course the lighthouse, the most towering lighthouse in the Aegean. The museum stands in a 19th-century building close to Three Wells or Tria Pigadia (fully functioning water drinking wells until the 1950s).
The scenery from the lighthouse is breathtaking. Along with a view of the new port area in Mykonos, the neighboring island of Tinos (home to one of the holiest shrines in Greece) appears to look as if it were right next to you due to the strategic positioning of the lighthouse.
A visit to the fanari will provide a great sense of the island's fascinating history, and views that will make the photographers of any skill level have their mouths water.
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Addicks/Barker Reservoirs Flooding Damages
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Expert Depositions Nearing Completion
Since our last update, we have participated in multiple expert depositions. Jack McGehee and Rand Nolen have attended all government expert depositions to date. Thus far, the government has presented the following experts:
Billy Wolfram: Surveyor, who opined on the elevation of the test properties;
Jean-Prieur du Plessis and David G. Hooper: Construction cost estimator and microbiologist, who provided opinion on the costs to repair the flooded test properties (and the effect of mold on the properties);
Robert Nairn: Engineer, who created various flood models for the Upstream and Downstream flooding scenarios;
Craig Landry: Economist, who provided opinions on the values of the housing market after flooding;
Gerald Galloway: Professor of engineering, who opined that Houston is “flood prone”;
Andrew Ickert: Engineer; who provided opinion on the cause of flooding for various Upstream and Downstream test properties;
William Kappel: Meteorologist, who opined that Harvey was an exceptional weather event that generated a significant amount of rain; and
Barry Keim: Meteorologist, who relied on the work by William Kappel.
These government experts also provided various reports that further delineated their opinions. Upon review, most of their opinions are what we knew and expected, and not much came as a surprise.
Further, both Judge Lettow and Judge Braden have indicated that the upcoming February and April trials will involve just the “liability” portion of the case and not “damages.” Thus, some of the experts’ opinions identified above may not be relevant to the February and April trials and their testimony may not be needed or accepted. We will know more by the time of the Upstream and Downstream pretrial conferences on February 12, 2019.
The Plaintiffs’ side has also presented experts for deposition as well. There is one final Upstream expert deposition scheduled in January that remains to be completed. After which, the discovery phase of the case will conclude, and the case will enter the trial stage.
The Upstream trial is scheduled for February 19, 2019, at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Houston; located at 515 Rusk St., Houston, TX 77002. The trial is open to the general public. However, attendance is not required (except for the Upstream test property plaintiffs). We expect the trial to last several weeks.
Additional Information and Reminder
With the trials of both Upstream and Downstream cases fastly approaching, we want to encourage everyone who is interested in joining the case to act quickly. Again: the Upstream trial is scheduled for February 19, 2019; and the Downstream trial is scheduled for April 8, 2019.
Our firm is available to provide more information in person or via seminar to those affected by the Addicks/Barker Reservoirs flooding, as well as the general public. If you are interested in learning more about the case and how to join, please feel free to call us at: 713-864-4000 or email us at: firstname.lastname@example.org to schedule a meeting or a free information session.
We wish everyone a prosperous 2019, and hope the new year bring about positive changes. We hope 2019 will be a year where the federal government better recognizes its responsibility to all of us.
As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
We reported in our last update that the government had requested the consolidation of the Downstream and Upstream trials. On November 21, 2018, Judge Lettow issued an order denying the request.
In this order, Judge Lettow stated that pursuant to Court of Federal Claims Rule 42(a), the decision to consolidate (or not) is within the discretion of the Court. Here, there are “…not enough common issues of law or fact to make consolidation appropriate.” The Upstream and Downstream plaintiffs have different factual predicates and legal theories. And, the Court could possibly find the government liable in both the Upstream and Downstream cases on disparate grounds.
Judge Lettow further reasoned that despite existing commonalities in the facts of the two cases, the similarities are overwhelmed by the differences. There would be confusion if the two cases were consolidated.
Citing Judge Lettow’s order, Judge Braden also denied the government’s request to consolidate on November 26, 2018.
Upcoming Site Visit by the Court
Judge Braden and Judge Lettow are expecting to conduct a site visit of the reservoirs and inundation area on February 19, 2019. We expect the site visit to include a tour, visit and examination of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs, the earthen embankment, and some of the test properties in the Downstream and Upstream areas.
We have now concluded the fact witness deposition portion of the case, and are now moving into the expert witness discovery stage. We have exchanged expert reports with the government, and are coordinating with the government on scheduling expert depositions.
Schedules – Key Upcoming Dates
The Courts have issued new scheduling orders. Below is a digest of upcoming schedules for some of the relevant events:
December 10, 2018: Discovery Conference in Houston, TX
December 17, 2018: Close of Expert Discovery
December 24, 2018: Plaintiffs’ Pre-Trial Memorandum, Exhibit List, and Witness List
January 22, 2019: Defendant’s Pre-Trial Memorandum, Exhibit List, and Witness List
February 12, 2019: Pretrial Conference in Houston, TX
February 19, 2019: Trial
February 8, 2019: Expert Discovery Concludes
February 12, 2019: Pre-Trial Conference (By Telephone)
February 28, 2019: Meet And Confer; and Designate And Exchange Exhibit Lists and Witness Lists
March 8, 2019: Filing of A Joint Certification; Exchange Direct Testimony Of Experts
March 25, 2019: Filing of Any Pre-Trial Memorandum Of Law (Optional).
April 8, 2019: Evidentiary Hearing and Trial
Additional Information and Reminder
We want to again remind everyone that the Upstream trial is scheduled to commence on February 19, 2019. The Downstream trial is scheduled for April 8, 2019. For anyone who is interested in joining the case to seek compensation for government flooding, now is the time.
Our firm is available to provide more information in person or via seminar to those affected by the Addicks / Barker reservoirs floodings, as well as the general public. If you are interested in learning more about the case and how to join, please feel free to call us at: 713-864-4000 or email us at: email@example.com to schedule a meeting or a free information session.
As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Depositions of Government Witnesses
A number of additional government and third-party witnesses have given depositions since our last case update, to include: Michael Kauffman (civil engineer, Army Corps of Engineers), Coraggio Maglio (chief of hydrology and hydraulics, Army Corps of Engineers), Jeff Lindner (chief meteorologist, Harris County Flood Control District), Steve Fitzgerald (chief of engineering, Harris County Flood Control District), Braxton Coles (drainage maintenance, City of Houston), Jamila Johnson (flood control manager, City of Houston), and Rick Flannigan (emergency manager, City of Houston).
Below is a summary of some of the information that these witnesses testified to:
- Had the Army Corps not built the dams, then, there could have been alternative measures in place – such as improving the channel (Buffalo Bayou), building diversion canals, constructing new storm drains and pipe systems, changing building codes…etc. A few witnesses agreed that, potentially, the homeowners could have been better off without the dams.
- If the dams were not there in the first place and no alternative measures were in place, then, the homeowners downstream of the dams would likely not have lived in this area (since the area would flood constantly) – and therefore not have been flooded as a result of the stormwater release occasioned by the Army Corps.
- There appeared to be a disconnect in notifying the general public about the (impending) stormwater release back in August of 2017. Some of the witnesses at Harris County stated that they did not receive information concerning the stormwater release until 23:59 on Sunday (Aug. 27), shortly before the release; while some stated that they were informed of the release as early as Sunday afternoon. [Nonetheless, this information was not timely communicated to the general public.]
- The City of Houston witnesses stated that the flooding was not caused by the City. The City’s drainage system was in good working order. Houston floods, and Houston drains.
- The City of Houston witnesses stated that normal flooding duration is less than a day. The City’s drainage system reduces that duration.
- The City of Houston witnesses also stated that they were not informed of the stormwater release until about 23:59 on Sunday (Aug. 27).
- The Army Corps had conducted multiple modeling exercises, utilizing various software programs (HMS, HEC-RAS, ResSIM, FIA…etc) to predict the outcome of flooding – and has been doing so for many years, in order to predict the extent of potential flooding for both upstream and downstream properties.
- In the words of one of the Army Corps’ representatives: the induced surcharge was a big deal – the biggest in his career – as lives and properties were at risk.
Some of the points that were already testified to by others, and were again confirmed:
- The Army Corps had exclusive control over operations of the Reservoirs, including the decision to open the floodgates.
- The water release (the Induced Surcharge) was done by the book – the Water Control Manual – that was created by the Army Corps and the Harris County Flood Control District.
We are nearing the end of the fact witness depositions, and expect to commence the next stage of the case – the expert witness depositions – in the coming months.
Hearings Before the Courts:
Hearing with Judge Lettow (Upstream)
On October 26, 2018, we attended a telephonic hearing before Judge Lettow. The parties discussed extending the deadlines for various items (e.g. expert report exchange; rebuttal report exchange; upcoming status conferences…etc).
During the hearing, the government attorneys discussed their recent request to consolidate the trials for Upstream and Downstream cases. In other words, the government is seeking to merge the two trials into one. The government attorneys advised that they believe there is an overlap of fact witnesses and expert witnesses, and merging the two trials could potentially save costs, while avoiding the possibility of different rulings in the two cases.
Judge Lettow did not render a ruling on the consolidation issue on the spot, but advised that he will take the matter under consideration while inviting a response from the Plaintiffs’ attorneys. We do not believe that consolidation is in the best interest of the plaintiffs, and intend to oppose it.
Hearing with Judge Braden (Downstream)
Also, on October 29, 2018, we attended a live hearing before Judge Braden, who came to Houston to conduct the hearing in the federal district court in downtown.
Judge Braden discussed arrangements and the order of witnesses and elements to be proved at trial. She advised that the upcoming April trial will be focused only on the issue of “liability,” and not “damages.” She advised the parties to remove any witnesses on the “damages” issue from the trial and that there is no need to provide property value appraisal(s). Judge Braden commented that she is well aware of the devastation in the area caused by the flooding, and that the legal issue of “severity” (of the flooding) ought not to be in dispute.
Judge Braden again reiterated that she will not move the April, 2019 trial setting for the downstream case. She also advised that based on her talks with Judge Lettow, that he will likely not move the February, 2019 trial setting for the upstream case, either. Judge Braden mentioned that she understands that many homeowners who were flooded would likely want an answer from the Court soon.
Judge Braden did not rule on the government’s request to consolidate the trials. Instead, she advised that she will await Judge Lettow’s decision on this issue. We will advise if a decision is made to merge the two trials together.
In coordination with the government, on October 1, we conducted an inspection of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs and the release gates. Accompanied and led by the Army Corps’ personnel, we visited the release gates of the two reservoirs, the earthen embankments, as well as the auxiliary spillways at the ends of the dams. Currently, there are new outlet structures being constructed at both reservoirs. The Army Corps explained that these new constructions will “…enhance their ability to provide flood risk reduction.”
(Left: Addicks reservoir release gate. Right: new Addicks reservoir release gate under construction.)
(Left: Barker reservoir release gate. Right: new Barker reservoir release gate under construction.)
(Left: The flood gates at Barker reservoir. Right: Structure reflecting the depth of water at Addicks reservoir.)
(Left: On top of the embankment at Addicks reservoir. Right: The Barker ditch – a support “artery” that collects water outside the reservoir and carry it to the bayou.)
Currently, we are expecting another site visit to be conducted by Judge Braden and Judge Lettow on or about February 19 – immediately before the commencement of the Upstream trial. We expect both Judges to personally examine the reservoirs, the floodgates, and the auxiliary spillways. We also expect both judges to visit the individual test properties.
We are scheduled for a few more depositions of fact witnesses (per agreement by the parties) in the coming weeks. Thereafter, we will be conducting expert witness depositions. We expect multiple hydrologists – both for the Plaintiffs and the government – will be deposed. Soon, the trial for the Upstream case will start.
Additional Information and Reminder
We want to remind everyone that the Upstream trial is still scheduled for February of 2019, and the Downstream trial is scheduled for April of 2019 – which are less than 4 months and 6 months away respectively. The Court has indicated that these dates will not be moved. We urge everyone who is interested in joining the case to act quickly and take action as soon as possible.
Our firm is available to provide more information in person or via seminar to those affected by the Addicks / Barker reservoirs, as well as the general public. If you are interested in learning more about the case and how to join, please feel free to call us at: 713-864-4000 or email us at: firstname.lastname@example.org to schedule a meeting or a free information session.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Next Informational Seminar
We will be hosting our September informational seminar on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at:
PARKWAY PLACE, AUDITORIUM
1321 Park Bayou Dr.
Houston, TX 77077
Please share this with anyone who would like to learn more about the case. We will explain the basis of the case and provide an update on what has been happening with the litigation. For anyone who would like to attend, please RSVP at: 713-864-4000; or email us at: email@example.com to reserve seating. This session is provided free of charge.
Depositions of Government Witnesses (cont’d):
We continue to move forward with the depositions of various government witnesses, to include Robert Thomas (chief of engineering, construction division) (this is his second deposition), Col. Lars Zetterstrom (Commander, Army Corps of Engineers’ Galveston District, which oversees Houston), Jeffrey East (representative of the U.S. Geological Survey).
Below is a summary of some of the information we learned:
- The decision to open the floodgates was communicated by Army Corps’ local personnel up the chain of command, to the commanding general and chief of the Army Corps of Engineers and the Pentagon. In other words, the opening of the floodgates was a decision that was made, or at least unopposed, by the top decision makers within the federal government.
- Despite discussions of potential consequences, ultimately, the Corps decided to follow the Water Control Manual (compiled by the Corps and the Harris County Flood Control District), and performed the “induced surcharge” – releasing water along the Buffalo Bayou.
- The Corps allegedly provided “inundation maps” for upstream properties years prior to Harvey. This is a map that projects flooding level to the upstream area if the stormwater accumulated beyond government owned land (many upstream homeowners advise that they have never seen such “inundation maps”).
- The Corps claims that, during Harvey, it was not responsible for issuing evacuation orders, and that responsibility was with local government (county, city…etc). The Corps also claims that it had communicated its flooding model and forecast to local government. [This was disputed by officials from Harris County and City of Houston during an April, 2018 Congressional hearing.]
- The stormwater held by the reservoirs was referred to as “federal water.” The “federal water” went beyond government owned land, and flooded properties upstream; and, during the “induced surcharge” operation, also flooded properties downstream, as it traveled along what’s referred to as the “surcharge corridor,” which resulted in the flooding of thousands of properties.
- While the government has compiled computer modeling and forecasts, it is generally agreed that eyewitness account of flooding is equally (if not more) reliable. In other words: the account from a homeowner who saw and experienced flooding is probably more reliable than the government’s flood modeling.
- The Corps has requested funding to study buyout programs for (1): downstream properties that could be flooded by an induced surcharge (floodwater release), and (2): upstream properties that have the potential to flood when the reservoirs reached their capacity. The funding for such study has been approved as part of the 2018 budget. We will see what happens.
We are scheduled for a number of other depositions from now until early October – when the discovery phase of the case closes. The Court will convene another conference to evaluate the status of the case and see how things are moving forward. We will continue to update everyone.
Hearing Before the Court (Downstream)
In a recent hearing, Judge Braden reiterated that she expects the case to move forward to trial as quickly as possible. She informed the parties several times that she will not delay or postpone the trial (scheduled for April of 2019). Judge Braden advised that she has learned that the people of this community are still struggling and suffering, and wants to have a fast resolution. We wholeheartedly agree.
Harris County Flood Bond Passed
The Harris County Flood Bond was passed on August 25, 2018 by an overwhelming majority (with 85% of the vote approving the bond). For a list of Proposed Projects and an Interactive Map, please visit: http://www.harriscountyfemt.org/cb
As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.
AUGUST 27, 2018
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of the dams at the Addicks and Barker reservoirs (from midnight of the 27th going into 28th), as well as the flooding of most of the upstream inundation area. The acts and decisions made by the Army Corps of Engineers concerning the two reservoirs affected the lives of Houstonians.
To this day, this incident continues to weigh on tens of thousands of individuals throughout this area. Billions of dollars in damages have been inflicted, countless hours and effort have been put into the recovery process, and many of us are still working on returning to where we were before. We know there are still many who have to live in the unflooded second floor of their homes. We know the long and painstaking process in dealing with contractors, builders, or adjusters. We know there are still many of us who do not yet have a home to return to. We know the rebuild and recovery process will take time.
We here at McGehee ☆ Chang, Landgraf, Feiler wish to take this opportunity to remember this day, and look forward. We will continue on with the litigation process and demand the federal government to take responsibility, and fulfill its duty under the Constitution. We will continue to fight for just compensation for everyone who suffered losses to save others and to promote the greater good. We will fight for what is deserved for everyone’s sacrifices.
We want to share one thing that Jack likes to say:
“If it’s wrong, fight it. If it’s right, fight for it.”
We will fight on.
AUGUST 03, 2018
Reminder – Upcoming Deposition Broadcast
We will be taking the deposition of Mr. Richard Long – the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representative in charge of managing the Addicks and Barker reservoirs, on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. We will be coordinating with leadership attorneys for this deposition.
The deposition will be broadcast live in the conference room on the first floor of our office’s building. If you are interested in watching, please contact us at: 713-864-4000, or e-mail us at: firstname.lastname@example.org to RSVP.
Conference room address:
Towers at Westchase I
10370 Richmond Ave., 1st Floor – Conference Center
Houston, TX 77042
JULY 27, 2018
Upcoming Deposition – Invitation to Watch
Our firm is scheduled to take the deposition of Mr. Richard Long – the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s representative in charge of managing the Addicks and Barker reservoirs. The deposition will take place at our office on August 7, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. We will be coordinating with leadership attorneys for this deposition.
While the deposition will be taken at our office, it will be broadcast live in the conference room on the first floor of the building, and is open to the Plaintiff homeowners. If you are interested in watching the deposition, please contact us at: 713-864-4000, or e-mail us at: email@example.com to RSVP. Seating will be limited on a first come, first serve basis, please contact us soon.
Address to our conference room:
Towers at Westchase I
10370 Richmond Ave., 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77042
Discovery and Other Issues
We are still heavily engaged in the discovery phase of the case. As of today, we are about half way through the depositions of the Plaintiffs test properties. At the present pace, we expect to conclude the depositions by September. Then, we expect to begin the “expert witness” stage.
We have been informed that the attorney previously representing the Government – Ms. Jaqueline Brown – is being reassigned to other tasks out of country. We have been informed that the Government has assigned new attorneys to the case, who are:
Downstream: Kristine Tardiff (from DOJ’s New Hampshire office)
Upstream: William Shapiro (from DOJ’s California office)
Hearing Before Judge Lettow
On July 24, 2018, Judge Lettow (Upstream) held a hearing on issues involving discovery. The parties discussed upcoming depositions of government witnesses, including Robert Thomas (Army Corps of Engineers’ chief of engineering and construction), and Richard Long (Army Corps of Engineers’ natural resource management specialist), and production of documents. Judge Lettow asked the government attorney to do what he can to move depositions forward as quickly as possible. Based on the current plan, the depositions of these individuals will be carried out by Upstream and Downstream counsel separately – meaning that these individuals may be deposed twice by different attorneys.
Although we are still in the first phase of the case (liability), we would ask everyone to document your losses to your property now rather than later. As time goes on, information and records could be lost, and memories could fade. Preservation of evidence concerning the property damage at this time is thus important.
As discussed in our previous updates, we would ask everyone to gather and maintain records for the following items for the time being:
(a): Documents reflecting the costs to repair your property. Estimates from contractors, invoices and bills, and receipts and checks in relation to any repair/rebuild. If such repairs were paid for with cash, we would ask you to please document the payment as well.
(b): Content (personal property) lost due to the flooding, such as furniture, appliances, electronics, and vehicles.
We are including a sample Excel Worksheet with this Update (titled “Content List Worksheet”). Please feel free to use this, or adjust it to fit your situation.
We know it is impossible to list and identify everything that was lost, so we only ask you to list them to the best of your ability. To the extent that there are receipts, appraisals, or insurance payment paperwork available for lost content, please also keep them. Additionally, photographs of the items lost, taken before loss (previous family photos capturing the dining room table that was lost, pre-loss insurance photos, etc.) work well.
(c): If you plan to sell your property, we would ask you to maintain an appraisal of the fair market value of the property before the flooding (if available).
(d): Any other out-of-pocket expenses – such as rent paid for temporary housing.
The more information and documentation, the easier it will be to claim and prove them in Court. Let us know if you have any questions.
Houston After Harvey
The Houston Public Media has recently launched a program named “Houston After Harvey.” This is a program that discusses Houston’s experiences and memories following Harvey. Multiple community leaders, public officials, and Houstonians were interviewed and gave their perspectives. The program is available at: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/harvey/
Our firm is available to provide more information in person or via seminar to the general public. Please let us know if you are interested in obtaining more information, or would like to participate in the case. Please feel free call us at 713-864-4000 or write to us at: firstname.lastname@example.org to schedule a meeting, for a free information session.
JUNE 29, 2018
Discovery Moves Forward
The deposition phase of the case has officially begun. On June 27, 2018, the first set of Plaintiff depositions for the Downstream cases were taken (the first set of depositions for the Upstream cases took place the week before). Plaintiff depositions will continue throughout the summer and into early August, with approximately two dozen depositions scheduled for the test property owners.
Depositions of the government’s representatives and employees may also take place during the same time frame, likely to start in mid-July. Our law firm is scheduled to depose various witnesses with knowledge of the government’s decision to open the Reservoirs’ flood gates during August 27 – 28, 2017; as well as witnesses who have been designated by the government as “representatives” of various subject matters under Rule 30(b)(6). We plan to provide further updates upon the completion of these depositions.
Additionally, the government is currently conducting another round of elevation surveys of the various test properties. These elevation surveys will continue in conjunction with the witness depositions.
June 29, 2018 Hearing with Judge Braden
On June 29, 2018, the Downstream counsel held a conference call with the Court. Judge Braden reiterated her commitment to take this case to trial pursuant to the current schedule. She urged the parties to move forward quickly and resolve any outstanding discovery issues. We will comply with her instructions and continue to prosecute the case aggressively.
Upcoming Harris County Flood Bond
For those who reside in Harris County:
Harris County is currently proposing a $2.5 billion bond for flood risk reduction projects. This bond will include the following projects:
- Channel modifications to improve stormwater conveyance
- Regional stormwater detention basins
- Major repairs to flood-damaged drainage infrastructure
- Removing large amounts of sediment and silt from drainage channels
- Voluntary buyouts of flood-prone properties
- Wetland mitigation banks
- Property acquisition for preserving the natural floodplains
- Drainage improvements made in partnership with other cities, utility districts, or other local government agencies
- Upgrading the Harris County Flood Warning System
The vote for this bond is currently scheduled for August 25, 2018 – the one-year anniversary of when Hurricane Harvey made landfall. More information concerning the Bond Program is available at: https://www.hcfcd.org/bond-program/
More from Harris County
Recently, the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) – the local partner of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – held a series of community meetings to provide information on Harvey and what Harris County is doing to address flooding risks.
Some key takeaways from the meeting:
- 154,170 houses in Harris County (11%), along with 300,000 vehicles flooded.
- HCFCD has been cleaning and clearing Buffalo Bayou since last year, and has substantially improved the channels.
- However, if another hurricane / tropical storm similar in size and magnitude to Harvey arrives, the outcome will likely be similar.If that happens, Harris County’s options will be limited. Please go buy flood insurance.
For a list of upcoming HCFCD Bond Program community meetings, please see: https://www.hcfcd.org/bond-program/community-engagement-meetings/
APRIL 19, 2018
Today, Judge Braden issued a new scheduling order to the case (Downstream). There are many material changes to her previous scheduling order. Most importantly, the Judge pushed the trial setting back – from November of this year to April, 2019.
Below are the new dates:
|May 17, 2018||The Court Will Convene A Telephone Conference At 1:00 P.M. (EST). Dial-In Information Will Be Provided Under Separate Cover.|
|September 14, 2018||Fact Discovery Concludes.|
|October 15, 2018||Both Parties Simultaneously Will Exchange Expert Reports.|
|December 7, 2018||Expert Discovery Concludes.|
|January 11, 2019||The Government Will File A Statement Of Material Facts To Support Any Motion For Summary Judgment, Together With Any Affidavits Or Declarations. See Rule of the United States Court of Federal Claims (“RCFC”) 56(a).|
|January 18, 2019||Plaintiffs Will File A Response, Either Accepting Or Rejecting The Government’s|
|January 11, 2019||Plaintiffs Will File A Response, Either Accepting Or Rejecting The Government’s January 11, 2019 Statement Of Material Facts. (If Plaintiffs Accept The Government’s January 11, 2019 Statement Of Material Facts, The Court Will Set A Briefing Schedule On February 1, 2019. If Plaintiffs Do Not Accept The Government’s January 11, 2019 Statement Of Material Facts, A Pre-Trial Conference Will Be Held On February 1, 2019.).|
|February 1, 2019||The Court Will Issue A Briefing Schedule For Summary Judgment And Oral Argument, Pursuant To RCFC 56, Or A Pre-Trial Conference And Hearing Will Be Held At 10:00 A.M. (CST) At The United States District Court For The Southern District Of Texas In Houston, Texas. See RCFC App’x A, VI (Post-Discovery Proceedings).|
|February 28, 2019||Both Parties Will Meet And Confer And Designate And Exchange Exhibit Lists, Including Any Exhibits To Be Proffered As A Summary. See RCFC App’x A, VI 13 (b), (c); see also FED. R. EVID. 1006.Both Parties Will Meet And Confer And Designate And Exchange Witness Lists, Including Experts And Rebuttal Experts. See RCFC App’x A, VI 13(b), (c).
Both Parties Will Exchange The Direct Testimony Of Experts.
|March 8, 2019||Both Parties Will File A Joint Certification. See RCFC App’x A, VI 13(d).|
|March 25, 2019||Both Parties Simultaneously Will File Any Pre-Trial Memorandum Of Law (Optional).|
|April 8, 2019||An Evidentiary Hearing To Develop The Factual Record Required To Adjudicate Contested Issues Concerning Jurisdiction And A Trial On Liability Will Commence At 10:00 A.M. (CST) At The United States District Court For The Southern District Of Texas In Houston, Texas. Both Parties Will Provide Opening Statements.|
|April 9, 2019||The Court Will Conduct A Ground And Aerial Site Tour With Both Parties’ Counsel And Expert Witnesses.|
|April 10, 2019||The Evidentiary Hearing And Trial Will Resume And Continue Until Completion.|
Read Judge Braden’s order here.
MARCH 21, 2018
Test Properties Selection
We are nearly set with the selection of the “test properties” for the downstream cases and are set with the upstream cases. The government advised its selections and we will be moving forward with these specific properties. We expect the Court to apply its rulings concerning these test properties to other properties in the same geographic zones, in lieu of taking the tens of thousands of flooded properties to trial.
Houston Chronicle Report
A recent Houston Chronicle article reported that, as early as August 24, 2017 (before Harvey arrived in Houston), the Army Corps of Engineers predicted that Hurricane Harvey would fill the Barker Reservoir to record levels and flood neighborhoods to the west of the reservoir. On August 25, 2017, the Army Corps of Engineers predicted that both Addicks and Barker reservoirs would spill beyond government-owned lands, and flood nearby homes and businesses. However, this information was not shared with the public until much later – as late as August 30, 2017. By then, many homes had been inundated for days.
This report does not change our legal theory (constitutional taking), but further reinforces our belief in that the government should take responsibility for flooding tens of thousands of properties both upstream and downstream of the reservoirs.
Comment From Fort Bend County Judge
Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert was interviewed by a local Houston radio station – Houston Matters. Judge Hebert commented on the Barker Reservoir flooding (in the upstream area), calling it a “manmade disaster” that occurred because of poor planning.
Listen to the interview here (from 7:50 to 10:23).
As expected, the government filed a motion to dismiss the case. In the motion, the government identified several points, to include:
1. The floodwater release downstream is the exercise of the government’s “police power.” And, nothing the government could do would have changed the outcome.
2. There is no right to be free from flooding under Texas law. Therefore, there was no “taking” since no “right” was taken. And, “taking” is only available for properties built before the dams were in place.
3. It is highly likely that the Plaintiffs’ properties would have flooded, had the Army Corps done nothing in the first place.
4. Plaintiffs did not state with sufficient specificity what property interests were taken.
5. This is really a “tort” and not a “taking.” Because this is a tort, the Court of Federal Claims has no jurisdiction.
We expected these arguments and are confident that the Court will not be persuaded. The leadership team filed a response to the government’s motion on March 20, 2018 (there was a similar motion filed by the government concerning the upstream cases; a response to that motion was filed on March 19). The motion(s) will not be heard by the Court until July 14, 2018. We are optimistic that the Court will not grant the government’s motion(s).
In a telephone hearing on March 1, 2018, Judge Braden indicated that she expects to this case to go to trial by November of this year on the “liability” aspect of the case. We will fully cooperate with the Judge’s instructions to ensure a speedy and timely compliance with that goal.
We are working on the next phase of the case – Discovery. This is the phase where we request documents from the government, take depositions of government witnesses and employees, and further “discover” information relevant to the case. We are working with the leadership team to arrange the next steps involved in the discovery phase.
Next Informational Session
We plan to host our next informational session on April 3, 2018, at Frostwood Elementary School (12214 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77024), from 6 to 8 p.m. Please pass this on to anyone who is interested in learning about the case, the legal theory, or the status of the lawsuit. We think there is an advantage to joining earlier rather than later, as the Court is likely to hear cases in the order that they were filed.
As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.
MARCH 15, 2018
Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert was interviewed by a local Houston radio station – Houston Matters. Judge Hebert commented on the Barker reservoir flooding (in the upstream area), calling it a “manmade disaster” that occurred because of poor planning.
Hear the interview here (from 7:50 to 10:23).
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Today, the government filed its “Answer” to the lawsuit, which provides its official response to the Complaint filed by the Plaintiffs (collectively) in this case. For the majority of the allegations, the government responded by either stating it lacks knowledge or information to respond; or, that the government generally denies the allegations made in the lawsuit. The government did raise some specific defenses (e.g. lack of jurisdiction, relative benefit, necessity…etc) in this document. This Answer is generally in line with what is typically filed in this type of cases. There is no need to file a response to this Answer.
A copy of the government’s Answer can be read here.
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Houston Chronicle reports:
As early as August 24, 2017, the Army Corps of Engineer predicted that Hurricane Harvey would fill the Barker reservoir to record levels and flooding neighborhoods to the west of the reservoir. On august 25, 2017, the Army Corps of Engineer predicted that both Addicks and Barker reservoirs would spill beyond government-owned lands, and flood nearby homes and businesses. Yet, this information was not shared with the public until much later – as late as August 30. By then, many homes were already inundated for days.
JANUARY 29, 2018
On Monday, January 29, 2018, our firm sent a team to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s field office to inspect documents pertaining to its operation of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs. This inspection is conducted pursuant to the Court’s scheduling order, which requires an “initial disclosure” of certain information from the federal government. We were presented with about 20 boxes and several cabinets full of documents, drawings, maps, and files, some dated from more than 70 years ago.
During the inspection, we discovered various items of interest – to include an emergency action plan for the two reservoirs, designs and maps of numerous neighborhoods adjacent to the reservoirs, dam safety programs, and projected inundation maps. We are working with the leadership team to summarize and digest these documents.
The Army Corps of Engineer’s field office itself was flooded during the stormwater release, so the document inspection was hosted off-site at a nearby location. We were able to make digital copies of some of the documents at the inspection site, and our team also ended up taking more than 350 photographs of the documents. The government advised that it will scan and copy these documents, although the process is expected to extend into March.
INFORMATION SEMINAR ON JANUARY 20, 2018
Several weeks ago McGehee ☆ Chang, Landgraf, Feiler held an information session for home and business owners affected by the Addicks/Barker reservoirs flooding. The room was full and everyone contributed with questions and discussion. Flood victims came to learn about the case, ask questions, and meet the lawyers responsible for seeking relief from the Government.
As you might have heard, the Court expects the attorneys and the government to streamline the litigation. We are working hard to do so. However, each client still has damages to calculate and work up. We will work on the individualized damages for each client and will have expert appraisers look at each and every house that we represent.
At our meeting this Saturday, we will explain in detail the damages process, how to get signed up, realistic expectations, and current issues in front of the Court. If you or someone you know has not yet joined the litigation, please contact us or attend the next information session.
Next Information Meeting: Saturday, January 20th at 10:00am.
We had standing room only at our last meeting. We will hold another information session for flood victims who want to learn about the status of the case, the representative property process, and the plans for recovery of individual damages.
Meeting Location: 10370 Richmond Ave., Suite 890, Houston, TX 77042.
It is at the corner of Richmond and Beltway 8. Please pass this announcement along to your neighbors. Getting the word out about the case and our meetings will be a big help to us and the affected flood victims.
Due to the volume of attendees at the last meeting, please RSVP if at all possible so that we make enough room for everyone. As always, please feel free to call 713-864-4000, email email@example.com to RSVP or with any questions.
JANUARY 4, 2018
Our firm hosted the leadership attorneys for both Downstream and Upstream litigation at our offices. Representatives from the Department of Justice attended the meeting. Both sides discussed how to efficiently move the case forward and handle case related information (such as discovery). Also on the agenda was the selection of “test properties” – cases that are representative of the properties that were damaged as a result of the Addicks/Barker reservoir flooding. Although still a point of significant discussion, it is expected that between 12 to 20 properties will be selected to represent the totality of the affected home and property owners (to be divided between downstream and upstream).
JANUARY 3, 2018
We will be meeting with the attorneys representing the Federal Government at our firm to discuss the possibility of selecting “test properties” that are representative of the upstream and downstream properties for the case this Thursday (Jan. 4, 2018).


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By Vikas Datta
What do we make of the Raj’s storytellers? Should we simply view them through anti-colonialism’s uncompromising prism and unceremoniously dismiss them as standard-bearers of discredited imperialism? Or should we be more judicious in giving them a hearing (or reading) for a historical perspective of the rulers’ experiences and contact with the ruled? Like this writer and his unforgettable tales of the British engagement with India from the 17th century to the post-Independence era.
And don’t think John Masters’ stories are dated or boring – two became well-regarded films: one starring Ava Gardner and Stewart Granger, and the second, a Merchant-Ivory production, had Pierce Brosnan in the lead and Shashi Kapoor and Saeed Jaffrey figuring prominently.
Masters (1914-83) followed in Rudyard Kipling’s trail but, as Khushwant Singh once said, while both understood India well, it was Masters who understood Indians too. And with good reason, for he had served in one of the Raj’s most abiding and effective institutions – the British Indian Army, which was also one where the rulers had to understand a wide cross-section of the ruled and their customs to deal with them and their problems.
A prolific writer, Masters penned over two dozen books in the three decades after leaving the army in 1948 and settling in the US. Apart from his three-volume memoirs, all are fiction and nearly 10 of them comprise his “family history” of India featuring members of the Savage family.
As per chronological order of events described, they run from “Coromandel” (1955) about Jason Savage, who runs away from his rural English home and ends up in 17th century India as the East India Company had just set up shop to “To the Coral Strand” (1962) where Rodney Savage, who has chosen to stay back in independent India, tries to find some meaning in his life while juggling between a variety of jobs.
But according to the order they were written and published, they came between 1951 and 1962 in no fixed order, with the first being “Nightrunners of Bengal” (1951). Set in the fictional central Indian town of Bhowani, representing Jhansi, while nearby is a princely state where young rani Sumitra Devi is regent after death of her elderly husband, it deals with the 1857 revolt.
After many British (including his wife) are slaughtered, Rodney Savage, a captain in the Bengal Native Infantry, vows revenge – even murdering in cold blood an innocent youth in the village he and some survivors find refuge – and fights hard against the rebels, though it is the presence of other loyal native soldiers, especially a cavalry squadron whose charge led by grizzled veteran, Risaldar Rikirao Purohit, turns the table in a crucial battle against the rebels – where the rani is killed.
Set three decades back, “The Deceivers” (1952) features Rodney’s father William Savage, the collector of ‘Madhia’ district, who finds a mass grave of slain travellers and finds out about the Thugs and their ritual murders. When his superiors dismiss his reports, he, in disguise, infiltrates one of their bands and even takes part in killings, but will he survive to bring them justice, and more importantly, can he bring himself to abandon this life?
“The Lotus and the Wind” (1953) is Masters’ contribution to the Great Game genre with Rodney’s son, Lt. Robin Savage, getting a chance for redemption through secret service work to foil Russian designs in the Northwest Frontier during the 1880s.
But it was “Bhowani Junction” (1954) that became his most famous work, with its depiction of the uncertainty in the run-up to Independence, and the dilemmas facing the British and the Indians as well as the Anglo-Indians (personified here as Victoria Jones) while Col Rodney Savage (great-grandson of the 1857 character) tries to maintain order in the area – and in his life. (The novel, which also became an Ava Gardner film – but with a different ending – much irritated Anglo-Indians, otherwise proud that Masters, who suspected his family was not pure English and ultimately found he had a distant Indian ancestor, was one of them).
Savage returns in “Fandango Rock” (1959) and “To the Coral Strand”. The others are “Far, Far the Mountain Peak” (1957) and “The Ravi Lancers” (1972), about Indian soldiers in the carnage of the Western Front in the First World War, with a prominent character related to the Savages.
Masters is often criticised for his imperial viewpoint – without appreciating that it was the prevailing milieu in his formative years – but his depiction is nuanced – friction between British and Indian characters reflect those in the Raj itself, while Indian nationalists are presented fairly. But he is a spellbinding storyteller – which can excuse much.

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English vocalist and violinist Erica Nockalls creates a dark, intense brand of alternative pop music. Her unique style is evocative, dramatic and eerily intense.
Nockalls made a name for herself collaborating with a number of renowned bands and artists ranging from The Wonder Stuff and Echo and the Bunnymen, to Tronos, The Proclaimers and Immaculate Fools.
Erica will support seminal band Echo and the Bunnymen as they perform their revered album Ocean Rain with The Liverpool Philharmonic. To celebrate the announcement, Erica has unveiled a video for single Build Me a Ship alongside a b-side cover of Roxy Music’s In Every Dream Home a Heartache (feat. Jean-Charles Versari).
The video is for a track taken from Erica’s 2021 album Dark Music From A Warm Place created with Parisian studio producer/artist Jean-Charles Versari.
The record works within a genre-neutral template, swimming in honey-flavoured acid. With the use of gritty drum machines, luscious synths and unapologetic lyrics, angular violins provide an unpredictable journey. The material being cinematic from beginning to end, Nockalls produces a platform to deliver her own distinctive, brooding, off-kilter design.
Erica and Jean-Charles will perform the album live on tour with Echo And The Bunnymen with the tour kicking off on 12th September. You can catch the performance on the following dates:
Sep 12 – Nottingham • Royal Concert Hall
Sep 14 – Edinburgh • Usher Hall
Sep 16 – Liverpool • M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
Sep 18 – London • Royal Albert Hall
Build Me a Ship / In Every Dream Home a Heartache (feat. Jean-Charles Versari) is out now.


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Phyllodytes maculosus is known to occur in northeastern Minas Gerais and southern Bahia, specifically, in the Municipality of Bandeira (15 49’ S, 40 30’ W; 837 masl), state of Minas Gerais, and Municipality of Mascote (15 34’ S, 39 17’ W), state of Bahia, Brazil (Cruz et al., 2006).
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My guess is that Square thinks that an action game has more chances of selling better than a turn-based game. I think they may have the idea that in spite of how good a turn-based RPG can still sell, an Action RPG could overcome a hypothetical sells cap that a turn-based RPG can't.
I am not going to defend that argument, I just think this is what may be in their heads when they decided this gameplay approach. And/or maybe they just simply wanted to make those games action RPGs? Could be possible.
I agree with your argument but when ff7 came out most gamers in the US didn’t care about rpg but the game was so spectacular that everyone ended buying it anyway, if square delivers a quality product it will sell regardless of the gameplay style, besides most people disliked the ff15 combat so what’s the point of keeping it?

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The LL-10 LumiLoupe from Carson Optical is a 10x power stand Magnifier that makes the ordinary extraordinary. This Magnifier reveals details you've never seen before in things you look at every day. Pre-focused dual lenses allow examination of objects close-up, while a transparent acrylic base permits ambient light to illuminate the subject for bright, clear viewing. Choose the LL-10 (10x power) Magnifier for fine details, coins, stamps, photography and miniatures.
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In an effort to curb increasing opioid abuse and overdose deaths, the Drug Enforcement Agency has voted to reclassify hydrocodone combination products (HCPs) under the more restrictive category of Schedule II.
In an effort to curb increasing opioid abuse and overdose deaths, the Drug Enforcement Agency voted Thursday to reclassify hydrocodone combination products (HCPs) under the more restrictive category of Schedule II.
DEA’s final rule will take effect in 45 days. The reclassification of hydrocodone combination products from Schedule III to Schedule II will prevent prescribers from calling in prescriptions to pharmacies, eliminate refills, and limit the length of time the powerful painkillers can be prescribed. Patients who need additional hydrocodone combination products such as Vicodin or Lortab will have to get a new prescription.
The rule also requires pharmacies to take special precautions in storing the drugs and to keep more detailed dispensing records.
Pure hydrocodone drugs have been classified as Schedule II drugs since 1971.
"Almost seven million Americans abuse controlled-substance prescription medications, including opioid painkillers, resulting in more deaths from prescription drug overdoses than auto accidents," DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart said.
According to the Drug Abuse Warning Network, the abuse of hydrocodone-combination products was linked to 82,479 emergency department admissions in 2011. And DEA statistics found an increase of 63% from 2004 through 2010 in deaths related to hydrocodone combination products.
According to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, 130 million prescriptions were written for hydrocodone combination products in the United States in 2013.
"Although there is much more that must be done to curb prescription drug abuse, I am confident that rescheduling hydrocodone will undoubtedly begin saving hundreds of thousands of lives immediately," Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) said.


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We look forward to welcoming you for a great night out at our next Film Quiz event coming up on Friday 20 August, starting at 8pm.
Hosts from the Electric Palace, Sean Hollebon and Jamie Sellers are working hard on a selection of rounds on various film genres, to give everyone a chance to show off their film knowledge. So, whether you're obsessed with obscure films, swoony over rom-coms, or mad about slasher films, you'll be able to join in.
We are delighted to welcome Adrian Smith from Eastbourne's Cult Film Club for a special guest round, and we will be offering generous prizes to the top scoring teams.
Enter for just £3 per person, so feel free to come along to take part on your own, or join us with a small group, or a larger team - it's up to you. Good luck!
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Liam Neeson stars as Alfred Kinsey, a man driven by scientific passion and personal demons to investigate the elusive mystery of human sexuality. Laura Linney garnered a Best Actress OscarÂ® nomination for her compelling performance as Kinsey's free-thinking wife. This provocative drama dares to lift the veil of shame from a society in which sex was hidden, knowledge was dangerous and talking about it was the ultimate taboo.
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HOOLIGANISM is an anthology of Mike Houlihan’s best columns from The Irish American News, with additional material from the Chicago Tribune Magazine, and Chicago Public Radio. This book captures the best stories from one of Irish America’s funniest raconteurs. Houlihan takes the reader on a picaresque journey as he recounts his travels in show biz as a Shakespearian clown; his days as proprietor of The Hooley-Dooley, an Irish gin mill in Rockaway Beach, NY; his adventures as a theatre and film producer chasing investors; memories of growing up Irish-Catholic on the south side of Chicago; and his day to day tightrope walk as an itinerant actor, father, and husband. Hooliganism also revisits and reinvents several Irish American urban myths and fables featuring a stock company of rogues, scoundrels, and boozers. Funny stuff in ten-minute installments.
Filled with Irish jokes, anecdotes, and preposterous tales, this book is like enjoying a pint of your favorite stout. If you read the whole thing in one sitting you’ll be drunk with laughter. Best to take it slow, one at a time and savor the enjoyment, chuckles, and eccentric wit of Mike Houlihan. The anthology covers the very best of Mike’s stories from 1993-2008, featuring the same friendly style that the Chicago Tribune called, “A natural storyteller’s flair.” The Wednesday Journal said, “Mike Houlihan has been telling stories for a long time…on Broadway, in feature films and on TV.” For six years Mike Houlihan sold out theatres with his one man comic memoir of growing up Irish, GOIN’ EAST ON ASHLAND. Now that same genie has been released from the bottle into this book.
Mike Houlihan is a former features columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. He began writing the “Hooliganism” column in the Irish American News in 1996 and has since become the comic mainstay for the newspaper. Mike’s no holds barred take on life has entertained as well as outraged readers of the Irish newspaper. Mike began his career as an actor and then writer of plays and films. His memories of growing up as the seventh child in an Irish American Catholic family on the south side of Chicago and his wickedly wacky imagination create an alchemy of funny stories. The Sun-Times said, “Fasten your seatbelts… it’s terrific entertainment. The blarney-blessed author is Chicago’s largest and loudest leprechaun with a universal, nostalgic appeal. He grabs his audience ina warm bear hug and never let’s go.” The Daily Southtown agreed, “Houlilhan’s stories will keep many Irish eyes smiling!
Mike Houlihan is the writer and star of the independent feature film “Tapioca,” also starring Ben Vereen and Tim Kazurinsky.. Mike began his professional career in show business 36 years ago as an apprentice actor with the American Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, Ct. Mike Houlihan is Chicago’s own “triple threat” writer, producer, and performer whose talents have earned him the respect and confidence of our media community. He is a former weekly features columnist for The Chicago Sun-Times, “Houli in ’da Hood,” and since 1996 has written his humor column in The Irish American News, “Hooliganism.”
Among the films he has been featured in are the Coen Brothers’ comedy “The Hudsucker Proxy” starring Paul Newman and Tim Robbins; 20th Century Fox’s “Rookie of the Year;” “Just Visiting” with Jean Reno and Christina Applegate, written by John Hughes based on the screenplay Les Visiteurs by Christian Clavier and directed by Jean-Marie Poire; “Henry: Potrait of a Serial Killer, Part 2;” in the thriller “Evil Has a Face” with Sean Young; and with Halle Berry in “Losing Isaiah.”
On television he was the recurring character of Pete the bartender on several episodes of “Early Edition;” guest starred on “Chicago Hope;” as well as feature spots on “ER,” “Missing Persons,” “Angel Street,” and “The Untouchables.” Mike also appeared on the PBS Theatre in America series in Eugene O’Neill’s “Beyond the Horizon.”
Onstage he was the writer, producer, and star of MICKEY FINN in the 2000 world premiere production at the Royal George Theatre. Selected scenes from this play were published in “Best Stage Scenes of 2001.” In 2004 he wrote, produced, and starred in TAPIOCA, a comedy experiment, at the Beverly Arts Center, which was the genesis of his film which is currently in DVD distribution.
For six years he entertained audiences as the author and star of his one man comic memoir of Irish Chicago, GOIN’ EAST ON ASHLAND, from 1993-1999, playing to sold-out crowds at Piper’s Alley, The Beverly Art Center, The Irish American Heritage Center, The Royal George Theatre, The Ivanhoe Theatre and The Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. Also in Chicago he starred in Neil Simon’s hit comedy LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at the Briar Street Theatre.
Mike studied acting at The Goodman School of Drama and the University of Illinois at Chicago. He performed in Chicago with The Organic Theatre, The Chicago City Players, and The Court Theatre before embarking for the East Coast where he joined The American Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ct. in 1973. He appeared in the classics at Stratford for four years, primarily in character roles in JULIUS CAESAR, ROMEO AND JULIET, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, TWELFTH NIGHT, MACBETH, THE COUNTRY WIFE, A WINTERS TALE, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, KING JOHN, and most notably as the Fool in KING LEAR starring Group Theatre founder Morris Carnovsky and as Howie Newsome in OUR TOWN starring Fred Gwynne, Geraldine Fitzgerald, and Eileen Heckart.
He also began performing across the country with the nation’s leading repertory theatres, appearing at The Goodman Theatre in TOOTH OF CRIME, TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE, and HENRY IV, with the McCarter Theatre in Princeton in O’Neill’s BEYOND THE HORIZON, Tennessee Williams’ KINGDOM OF EARTH, ROMEO AND JULIET, and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, with Syracuse Stage in O’Casey’s PLOUGH AND THE STARS and Moliere’s TARTUFFE, with The Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven in Tom Murphy’s ON THE OUTSIDE, at the Kennedy Center in Washington in MACBETH and MEASURE FOR MEASURE, in Philadelphia at the Annenberg Center in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and with The Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C. as Parolles in ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.
In New York he appeared Off-Broadway in several new plays and made his Broadway debut in Tom Dulack’s SOLOMON’S CHILD at the Helen Hayes Theatre.
In 1978 he founded Penumbra Productions in New York City, an Off-Broadway producing organization where he began to produce and direct theatre. He won the 1981-82 New York Drama Desk Award for outstanding production of a revival for his production of Joe Orton’s ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE as well as producing and directing several New York and World Premiere productions Off-Broadway; among them Jack Gilhooley’s THE BRIXTON RECOVERY, directed the American Premiere of Neil Donnelly’s UPSTARTS at the Irish Arts Center, and with Chris Hart he produced the New York Premiere of Erik Brogger’s political satire THE BASEMENT TAPES at the Village Gate.
While working in New York he met Malachy and Frank McCourt and together they developed A COUPLE OF BLAGUARDS, which Houlihan produced and directed at The Village Gate in New York City in 1984 and subsequently toured all over the world. BLAGUARDS was selected as a special promotional representative for Irish Distillers International and was the genesis of a series of books written by the McCourts including “Angela’s Ashes”, “Tis”, and “A Monk Swimming,”
In 1985 he returned to his hometown of Chicago to produce and direct Peter Nolan’s political comedy THE 51ST WARD and also produced the Marriott Lincolnshire’s production of the Broadway hit musical BABY at the Forum Theatre. Since returning to Chicago he has produced and directed several television programs and documentaries, most notably “Nolan’s Cracker Barrel” on WLS-TV(ABC) in Chicago and “Takin’ Back Bucktown,” which won the International Television Association PHILO Award for Public Service Media.
Since 1991 he has been President of Mike Houlihan Creative, an advertising, public relations, and marketing firm servicing such clients as The Chicago Board of Trade, Metra, The Brick Marketing Council of Illinois, Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, and The Cook County Assessor.
Mike’s comic commentaries have been featured on public radio in Chicago. He is a frequent guest on Chicago radio programs and has performed his stand-up comedy act at Zanie’s and Barrel of Laughs, as well as several private and corporate functions.

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Johnson Tied for Sixth at Sahalee Players Championship
July 10, 2003
UCLA senior Travis Johnson is tied for sixth after the first round at the Sahalee Players Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, WA.
Johnson posted an even par round of 72 on Wednesday and trails Conner Robbins of the University of Washington by four strokes. Robbins is the tournament leader after firing a four-under par 68 in the opening round.
Australia's Richard Moir is second at 69, and Derek Abel of Plano, TX, is third at two-under par 70.
The field will be cut to the Top 20 players following Friday's third round. The final round is Saturday.
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Richie Ramone joined the Ramones in 1983 and first appeared with the band on their Subterranean Jungle tour.
He performed in over 500 shows around the world with the Ramones and wrote several critically acclaimed, and fan-favuorite songs, for the albums Animal Boy, Too Tough to Die and Halfway to Sanity. Punk rock icon, Joey Ramone, remarked that “[Richie] saved the band as far as I’m concerned. He’s the greatest thing to happen to the Ramones. He put the spirit back in the band.”
In 2007, Richie Ramone introduced his virtuoso drumming to the symphonic world with his “Suite for Drums and Orchestra”, based on Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. He debuted the arrangement with the Pasadena Pops Orchestra and was an immediate hit with critics and patrons. He is working on another innovative “Suite for Drums and Orchestra” comprised of classic James Bond movie songs.
In 2011, the Recording Academy gave the Ramones a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in Los Angeles. All three of the band’s drummers (Tommy, Marky and Richie Ramone) stood beneath the same roof for the first time.
In 2012, Richie was the only surviving Ramone featured on the second Joey Ramone solo album, “Ya Know?”
On October 8, 2013, Richie released his first solo album, “Entitled,” which features new songs written by Richie as well as new recordings of songs he wrote for the Ramones. Billboard notes, “Richie’s 12 freshest cuts aim to please fans of both rock and metal, with a blend of power chord-chugging simplicity and guitar hero virtuosity.”
A Richie Ramone show features a mixture of solo tracks and plenty of Ramones classic anthems. Ritchie’s band features members of Anti Product and Clam Abuse, who used to pack Esquires in their own right, as well as Claire Misstake, from all girl tribute band The Ramonas.
This is a rare chance to see a living Ramone on your doorstep, and having caught the live show earlier in 2015, it has the makings of a classic night at Bedford Esquires.
Opening up the show is The Degenerates with further guest support to be confirmed.


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When it comes to home landscaping, many homeowners focus on the look and feel of their lawn, forgetting about the other plants that have a big impact on the overall design.
One way to spruce up your garden is by adding jasmine vine as an accent plant.
In this article, we will discuss how to propagate jasmine vines for easy care at home.
What You’ll Learn
How to propagate jasmine vine?
Jasmine vine is a vining type of plant that can grow both in the ground and on trellises.
This article will take you through all the steps to root jasmine vines for propagation purposes.
Step one: The first step towards rooting jasmine vines is selecting cuttings from your existing plants or vines.
The best time to cut the vines is when they are still dormant in late winter or very early spring before any new growth begins.
Step two: Fill your container with a soil mix that drains well and plant the vine cutting by placing it about an inch into the soil, ensuring at least three nodes remain above ground level.
The nodes are the knobby joints that form at stem intersections.
Step three: Water well until water runs out of drainage holes in your container, then allow it to drain completely before watering again.
Repeat this process until roots begin to grow from the node areas or vines callus and start growing new leaves along their stems.
This will take about two weeks.
Step four: Once roots have started growing, move your rooted vines to a sunny location where they will receive six or more hours of sun each day.
Continue watering regularly until the vine is established enough to survive on its own.
This process will take up to three months, depending upon weather conditions and the time of year you propagated your vines.
Step five: Once the vine is established, it will need to be transplanted into a larger container each year before the growing season begins in the springtime.
Transplanting jasmine plants must be done carefully as they are not tolerant of root disturbance.
Never expose roots during the transplantation process, or you risk killing the plant.
Step six: Once your jasmine vine is established, you can prune it heavily to encourage new growth and more blooms the following year.
Pruning will also help keep vines in check by preventing them from growing too long or branching out into undesirable garden areas where they are not wanted.
Can you root jasmine cuttings in water?
Yes, jasmine can be rooted in water.
The best time to take cuttings is during the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing.
Take a cutting from a vine that has at least three sets of leaves on it.
Cut about half an inch off your cutting with clean garden shears or sharp scissors and remove any flowers along the stem.
Soak your cutting in water for about 15 minutes before planting it so that the ends are moist and not dry.
Cuttings should be planted just under the soil surface, one to two inches apart, with at least three sets of leaves above ground level.
Keep them watered well during spring through summer by giving an inch of water a week.
If you live in a temperate climate, your cuttings can be taken anytime during the year as long as they are kept watered and warm.
Just remember that the plant is most likely not actively growing outside of its winter dormancy period, so it will take longer for them to root than if rooting during spring or summer.
If you live in an area where it snows, take cuttings before the first frost.
Keep your pots outside over winter and bring them back inside during spring or summer to start growing.
Your cutting should have rooted within six to eight weeks.
After this time, you can separate the new plant from its parent.
Fertilize your jasmine once a month with half-strength water-soluble fertilizer during spring and summer when it is actively growing.
Reduce fertilization in late fall or winter by one-third of recommended amounts.
You can also begin to fertilize your jasmine in late winter or early spring before it begins actively growing again.
Water sparingly during its winter dormancy period until new growth appears.
Can the jasmine plant grow from cuttings?
Jasmine can be propagated through cuttings, which are shoots that have been removed from the main plant.
Cut off one or two of these "shoots" and let them dry for a couple of days so they won't rot in the soil.
Fill the pot with moistened perlite, peat moss, or vermiculite mixture to about an inch below the pot's top—place cuttings in a mixture, water well, and cover with humidity dome.
Remove any flowers or buds if present.
Keep soil moist but not too wet until the plant begins to grow again.
Please note that jasmine plants grown from cuttings will have identical qualities to the original cut plant.
It is possible to propagate jasmine from a single leaf, but the process takes longer, and you will need patience as it can take up to two months before you see any new growth on your plant.
How long does it take jasmine cuttings to root?
It depends on multiple factors, but generally, cuttings root in a few weeks.
Cuttings that have been rooted for several months will provide the gardener with new vines of their own to plant and will ensure stronger rooting.
How long does it take for jasmine to root in water?
Jasmine vines can be rooted in water or soil.
It is usually recommended to root jasmines in a well-draining potting soil, which takes longer than rooting them in water.
In about four to six weeks, roots should begin growing from the cutting.
Jasmine is an excellent vine for almost any location.
It's easy to grow and propagate, and it has a delicate sweet fragrance that most people find delightful.
Just be careful not to plant where you don't want it growing; once jasmine takes hold in your garden, getting rid of it is nearly impossible.

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NOTE: Replaces OEM part # 2540086.
Applicability: 2008-14 Polaris RZR 800 / RZR 800 XC / RZR S 800 / RZR 4 800 and 2012-21 Polaris RZR 570 / RZR Trail 570
Beefing up your mud bogging or rock crawling buggy is about as much fun as finding a honey hole or rock garden. However, if you don't keep the car properly maintained, you won't be white-knuckling for long. In fact, you put off garage time could lead to you permanently getting garage time. Why not change the fluids and do the tune-up on time so you can ride beast mode season after season. But first, you've got to get a High Lifter Oil Filter for select Polaris RZR applications.
When it comes to choosing UTV replacement parts, finding something that will work better than stock without fitment issues can often be... an issue. That is not the case with this RZR 570 oil filter; High Lifter engineered the component with aftermarket configurations while keeping the same reliable specs as the factory unit. Its compact structure increases rigidity while reducing potential damages caused by limbs and debris. The extremely high heat-resistant automotive-grade filter filtrates particles that are as small as 10 micrometers in size. What that means is your engine is getting the coolest, cleanest air possible. Invest in your asset when you purchase Polaris maintenance and replacement parts at Side By Side Stuff.Features:
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Great campground but sites are close together. Very easy access to the beach which goes on forever. Very scenic and worth the loop drive off Hwy 101. Wide variety of accommodation types - tent/RV/Yurt.
A well maintained park area offering many great views of the ocean and beach. Surrounded by tall evergreens. Many choices to camp in campground, RV parking, Rent a cabin, or just for day use. There are reasonable fees except for the day I visited which...More
Stayed here for three nights, camped in A loop in a tent. The sites are pretty open and a little close together in A loop, more privacy in C or D loops. Easy access to a beautiful beach, washrooms and showers were clean and hot,...More
Stopped briefly to explore the Cape scenic bypass. Totally worth getting off 101 to drive this route. Beautiful spots worth seeing and admiring. Elevation changes on the easy drive made us go through the clouds and opened up to amazing views of the Pacific.
A bit of a narrow and winding road to get to park but it is well worth the effort. Big park with areas divided for cabins and RV's and camping No ocean view sites but all in close proximity to the dunes and ocean. Good...More
Just camping old school, bring your own stuff to cook and eat with. Tillamook is not too far a drive and you can get good coffee at Three Trees Coffee. There is also a Safeway and Fred Meyer if you forget anything. There are... More
Just camping old school, bring your own stuff to cook and eat with. Tillamook is not too far a drive and you can get good coffee at Three Trees Coffee. There is also a Safeway and Fred Meyer if you forget anything. There are also great restaurants in the area too that serve fresh seafood and locally grown fruit, vegetables, and meat.


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Sweeten It Up with KetoFLEX 12/3
If you are on a mission to limit your intake of sweets and desserts, odds are you are being wary of your overall sugar intake. There is a good chance any cravings for sweets will dissipate as you follow the KetoFLEX 12/3 meal plan, but if you decide to want to add a bit of sweetness, then very small amounts of some sweeteners are okay!
Below we will discuss a few of the sweeteners that you can occasionally partake in when you want something sweet!
Acceptable Keto Sweeteners
Even though you might not be eating a candy bar, consuming forms of non-caloric sweeteners may still trick your body into thinking it is eating added sugar and therefore, may produce insulin and other hormones involved in glucose regulation. For this reason, it's important to only use very small amounts of the keto sweeteners.
Despite the fact that monk fruit is upwards of 250 times sweeter than regular table sugar, it has zero calories. It is also usually combined with other sweeteners just as Stevia is, but try to make a goal for yourself to find brands of monk fruit that are not blended and contain as few ingredients as possible. PureMonk is one example of an acceptable brand.
A popular non-caloric sweetener, Stevia is upwards of 300 times sweeter than regular table sugar, therefore, only small amounts of it are truly needed at a time. Just the same as monk fruit, it is generally combined with other sweeteners, but be cautious of brands that consist of multiple ingredients. SweetLeaf is an acceptable brand.
This is a rare natural sugar that is approved in small amounts. It is found in kiwi, figs, and raisins and is very similar to fructose, but has very different effects on the body. It's not metabolized into glucose and has virtually no glycemic effect (some event claim it improved insulin sensitivity). It comes in liquids and granulated forms. RxSugar is an acceptable brand with zero net carbs.
Reserved for those who are Insulin Sensitive
These sweeteners aren't for everyone as they will interfere with your body's ability to achieve ketosis. However, because they are ancestral sweeteners with some health benefits, those who are metabolically healthy can enjoy them in very small amounts.
Something everyone has probably heard of, honey is a thick, natural sweetener that has been used for hundreds of years. However, when consumed by itself, can spike blood sugar levels due to it's high glycemic index. If not paired with other protein or fiber-rich foods, it can create negative effects within the body. Honey contains a lot of antioxidants, prebiotics, and antimicrobial compounds which do wonders for our immune system and gut health. The goal for honey is to consume products that are natural and local. A good brand to use is Beekeeper’s Naturals, if you are unable to find and obtain a local option.
An age-old sweetener, it's derived from the sap of sugar maple trees. Packed with a bounty of 24 natural antioxidants, primarily in the form of phenolic compounds, maple syrup aids in diminishing oxidative stress and moderating inflammatory markers. Additionally, it boasts significant levels of manganese and zinc. Similar to honey, it registers high on the glycemic index, so it's only recommended in small amounts and reserved for those who are insulin-sensitive.

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2008 WIAA Division 3 State Runner-Up
Austin Schyvink pictured with James Lofton (former Green Bay Packer and NFL Hall of Famer) and Coach Pottinger after receiving his nomination for the Army/NFL Hall of Fame Award for Excellence.
The next Gridiron Club meeting is Monday, July 6th 7:00 at Brewster's Lanes.
Congratulations to Noah Geffert and Cole Carrig for their selection to the 2015 WFCA All Star Game. The game will be played at UW Oshkosh Titan Stadium @ 6:00.
There are 2 options for purchasing football girdles, shoes, gloves, etc.
BOTH OPTIONS EXPIRE JUNE 12TH
Members of the 2009 WIAA Div. 3 State Champion Beavers pose for a picture during the Reedsburg vs. Baraboo football game.
2009 WIAA Division 3 State Champs

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First Drive: Volvo XC60
John Challen gets behind the wheel of the latest Swedish SUV.
SECTOR Compact SUV PRICE €42,000-€65,000 FUEL 2.1-7.7l/100km CO2 49-176g/km
When it was launched in 2008, Volvo clearly had high hopes for the XC60. It was referred to by senior management as ‘the safest Volvo the company had ever built’ – keen to hang on to that USP, even though others were catching up. It went on to become a big success and today ranks as the Swedish manufacturer’s most popular model, having sold nearly one million units since launch.
The new compact SUV is the latest in a range overhaul, following it’s bigger brother – the XC90 – and the S90 and V90 models. Many of the styling cues have been carried across from those models, slightly tweaked and improved for the XC60. Volvo bosses stopped short of describing it as a copy and paste exercise, because this is a more dynamic proposition with greater emphasis on ride and handling.
To accommodate this improvement, the ride height over the outgoing model has been increased by 100mm and the overall length and width has also gone up. Not only does this help the stance of the new SUV, but it also affords passengers more room and allows for luggage space. Interestingly, Volvo admits that it falls short of the overall capacity in litres in the rear of the car, but maintains that the XC60 offers more useable space.
The ride height has been reduced to enable flatter cornering – following in the footsteps of the likes of Audi with the Q5 and BMW’s X3, the Swedes realise that drivers want an SUV that doesn’t necessarily behave like an SUV, so have adopted a dynamic setup that aims to please.
Inside the car, many details will be familiar to those who have experienced the XC90. The appealing and very useable large portrait screen has been integrated as the central feature of the dash and combines all communication, comfort and entertainment elements. There’s a slightly smaller screen in the XC60 than the XC90, but nothing is lost in the more compact version.
The engine range is expansive, cylinder-wise but none of the units will be more than 2-litres in displacement. At launch there will be T5 and T6 petrol units – with 254hp and 320hp respectively – and D4 and D5 diesels (with outputs of 190hp and 235hp). All of these models will be all-wheel-drive, although Volvo is promising D3 and D4 front-wheel-drive versions to follow, with details to be confirmed prior to their launch in 2018.
On the road in the D5, the XC60 is quiet, comfortable and responsive. The tweaks to the suspension are very evident, the car feeling a lot more taught than the outgoing model, without impacting on the ride quality. There is a bit of turbo lag through the automatic ‘box, but tipping the scales at nearly 2,000kg, XC60 is still a sizeable car. The steering is nicely weighted and is pretty direct – another nod to the efforts of the engineering team to make this more of a driver’s car.
Like the XC90, there will be a T8 plug-in hybrid version of the smaller SUV. While it hasn’t had quite the impact some people thought it might have had with the larger car, Volvo believes as a smaller, more economical and useable package the T8 could offer a real alternative to the models typically preference by fleets. Using the same inline four-cylinder engine as the other gasoline models, the T8 offers 407hp, 640Nm of torque and 49g/km of CO2. The electric-only driving mode is an impressive 45km.
Volvo being Volvo, there is plenty of safety technology, much of it new. But first let’s talk about updated and more intuitive Pilot Assist (available up to 130km/h) – a further move to semi-autonomy from Volvo, but actually very accurate and easy to get used to. The brand new features on the car include: oncoming lane mitigation; City Safety with steering support and runoff road mitigation. Impressive technologies that drivers hope they never get to find out about.What we think
In a nod to Volvo’s heritage, the new XC60 debuts safety technologies, but this is one of the most engaging Volvos ever. Drivers will appreciate the enhanced dynamic offering, but also improvements to interior space and the cabin.


BLACK OF THE INK IS SOLD OUT. You can order as an import from the good people at Glitterhouse Records.
“The myths of our country are in the songs. The untold stories and gaps in history books are in the songs – our recollection is preserved in this music. Those songs as well as the stories that my parents told me, the bible and the books I read, all this is the foundation of my imagination of America. But I do not see myself as a keeper of tradition. I rather am a craftsman who on a daily basis does what he does best: singing and playing guitar. That’s the only thing I‘ve learned. I am following the music. So when I sing about my own experiences they are always influenced by America. And America is a vast country. And America is always the beginning of an idea.“ (DEE)
In cooperation with the fine folks at Glitterhouse Records, ‘Black of the Ink’, an amazing new project from David Eugene Edwards, is released on Sounds Familyre. Here’s the scoop from Glitterhouse:
“After six groundbreaking longplay records under the name of Wovenhand, David Eugene Edwards –in conjunction with Glitterhouse Records – releases the synopsis of his work titled Black of the Ink. Oral history turns into written history. Black of the Ink is a 110 page hard-cover book that contains the complete lyrics of all Wovenhand records handwritten and illustrated by David Eugene Edwards himself. The elaborate work is accompanied by a six song CD – one song off each album in brand-new and exclusive versions.”


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