texascavers Digest 18 Dec 2012 18:12:09 -0000 Issue 1682
Topics (messages 21156 through 21163):
Karst Field Studies 2013 Program and Karst Waters Institute Awards Dinner
21156 by: George Veni
Re: Bexar Grotto
21157 by: Stefan Creaser
Capitol Area Master Naturalists
21158 by: Aimee Beveridge
NPS Morning Report
21159 by: Geary Schindel
El Malpais
21160 by: Geary Schindel
UT Grotto Meeting - Wed Dec 19th
21161 by: Gary Franklin
Travis County jobs
21162 by: Andy Gluesenkamp
Green Jobs in the Houston Area
21163 by: CaverArch.aol.com
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Dear Friends,
Below are two announcements: karst field courses that will be offered in
June and an awards dinner in March. Please share this message with anyone
you think may be interested, and contact the good folks below for more
information.
George
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George Veni, Ph.D.
Executive Director
National Cave and Karst Research Institute
400-1 Cascades Avenue
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220-6215 USA
Office: 575-887-5517
Mobile: 210-863-5919
Fax: 575-887-5523
gv...@nckri.org
www.nckri.org
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Greetings!
The Hoffman Environmental Research Institute through its Center for Cave and
Karst Studies and in cooperation with the Mammoth Cave International Center
for Science and Learning and Western Kentucky University, are pleased to
announce the launch of the Summer 2013 Karst Field Studies Program. Courses
this summer will include:
- Karst Geology, June 2-8, Dr. Art Palmer
- Karst Geophysics, June 9-15, Dr. Lewis Land
- Cave Photography, June 10-14, Dr. Dave Bunnell
- Karst Hydrology June 17-21, Drs. William White and Nicholas Crawford
- Cave Biology and Ecosystems, June 17-21, Dr. Dave Ashley
Courses may be taken for graduate, undergraduate, or continuing education
credit. Courses may also be taken as non-credit workshops.
For more information about the program, courses, how to register, and
instructors, please visit karstfieldstudies.com
<http://karstfieldstudies.com/> . While visiting the website be sure to also
check out the 'Scholarships' tab for information about the Nick Crawford
Karst Education Scholarship, a competitive award designed to offer financial
assistance for attending a course.
If you have any questions please contact the Karst Field Studies Director,
Dr. Leslie North, at
<https://email.wku.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=8qNx-cjPYUiCvuZwIobp0wtuXtEuqM9I0QpD
It4baXuyaRNwnLhoyVhIeb3nBJVh4tvjcPBDUbY.&URL=mailto%3aleslie.north%40wku.edu
> leslie.no...@wku.edu.
Please forward this message to your friends, students, and/or colleagues.
You can also "like" us on Facebook at Karst Field Studies (WKU/Mammoth
Cave).
Hope to see you this summer!
Dr. Leslie A. North
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography and Geology
Associate Director of Education
Hoffman Environmental Research Institute
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd., EST 436
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-5982
leslie.no...@wku.edu
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Karst Award Dinner Announcement for 2013 - Dr. Norman Pace
The 2013 KWI Karst Award banquet will be held in Boulder, Colorado, the
evening of March 2, 2013. Festivities start at 6:00 PM at Tangerine (2777
Iris Ave., tangerineboulder.com <http://tangerineboulder.com/hours-and-info>
).
This year's honoree is Dr. Norman Pace, and he will speak on the topic of
"The Microbes Below: Caves, Aquifers and Drinking Water Distribution
Systems." Other awards will also be given.
Reserve your seat(s) by sending a check for $60/person to the Karst Waters
Institute, PO Box 4142, Leesburg, VA 20177. Dinner includes hors d'oeuvres,
dinner with choice of entrees, & wine/beverages.
For more information please contact Jack Hess - jh...@geosociety.org
John W. Hess, Ph.D.
Executive Director
The Geological Society of America
3300 Penrose Place
PO Box 9140
Boulder, CO 80301-9140
Office: +1.303.357.1039
Fax: +1.303.357.1074
Cell: +1.303.859.3849
jh...@geosociety.org
www.geosociety.org
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"some rope, zip ties, and duct tape, all partially used (very strange)."
Sounds like a good party ;-)
- Stefan
________________________________________
From: Geary Schindel [gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org]
Sent: 16 December 2012 16:44
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: [Texascavers] Bexar Grotto
Folks,
Last night’s Bexar Grotto party was a great success with about 75 folks
attending. Good food, Bob Cowell’s Gumbo was outstanding as usual and with
some great pies. The gift exchange was fun but someone left their gift here –
some rope, zip ties, and duct tape, all partially used (very strange).
Geary and Sue
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Geoscientist folks:
The Capitol Area Master Naturalists in Austin TX need a Geologist to teach
their 8 February geology class. The class should be designed to cover the
basics of rock identification and Texas geology to non-geologists. Geology
portion of the Geology/Soils class on February 9th? The class will meet at the
HEB on Bee Caves Rd. & Capital of Texas Hwy (360), going to 2-3 points of
interest for geology, then go to Wild Basin Preserve.
For more information on how you can volunteer, contact Jon Brandt
Jon E. Brandt, P.G.
Geoscientist - Soils
Abandoned Mine Land Section
Surface Mining and Reclamation Division
Railroad Commission of Texas
P.O. Box 12967
Austin, TX 78711-2967
512-305-8825 - office
512-657-6989 - cell
512-463-6709 - fax
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>From the NPS Morning Report of December 10.
El Malpais National Monument (NM)
Homicide Victim Found In Park
On December 1st, rangers were notified of a homicide that had occurred within
the park's boundaries. The victim had been shot on a park trail and dropped 150
feet into a collapsed lava tube. The initial investigation by the Grants Police
Department led to the identification of two suspects in the local area. They
were brought in for questioning and one admitted to the crime and gave
information that led to the location of the victim. New Mexico State Police
assisted with the investigation and crime scene processing. The New Mexico
State Police tactical team and NPS rangers worked together to safely recover
the victim via a Tyrolean traverse and ascending and descending systems. New
Mexico State Police are the lead investigators for this incident.
[Submitted by Dana Sullivan, Chief Ranger]
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Cibola Beacon, Grants New Mexico Paper
CIBOLA COUNTY - Allegedly, Sandy Franklin, 51, of San Rafael, arranged for the
shotgun, or shotguns, used in the murder of Fernando Enriquez to be hidden in a
shed at a Franklin family "lake house," located at #7 Kym Drive in Bluewater.
Franklin is the mother of Bryce Franklin, 23, of San Rafael, one of the two
suspects in the murder of Enriquez.
Clifford Bearden, 20, of Grants, is the other.
Allegedly, Bryce Franklin and Bearden forcefully took Enriquez from his
Albuquerque apartment at the end of October or early November and ultimately
killed him and threw his body in a cave in the El Malpais National Monument.
Officials found Enriquez' body on Dec. 1.
On Dec. 4, Bryce Franklin and Bearden were charged for the murder of Enriquez
following an investigation of fraud and forgery.
On Dec. 7, Sandy Franklin was also arrested for her alleged part in the murder
case. She was charged with conspiracy to tamper with evidence.
It was during a phone discussion between Sandy and Bryce at the Cibola County
Detention Center that police learned of the mother's part in the murder case.
According to the phone discussion, it was then that police learned that Sandy
informed Bryce she had arranged for someone to remove the shotgun, or shotguns,
from the storage shed in Milan to the family "lake house."
The phone conversation went to the extent of Sandy informing Bryce that the
items had been cleaned with Windex.
In the phone conversation, Sandy told Bryce, "You do not have to worry about
them anymore."
She was later interviewed by state police officials but refused to make any
statements, according to the court report.
Sandy is being held at the detention center on a $20,000 bond and is expected
to appear before Magistrate Judge Larry Diaz on Dec. 18 at approximately 10 a.m.
Sandy, a teacher, turned in her resignation from San Rafael Elementary School
on Dec. 5.
She had been a teacher at the small school for approximately 10 years.
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Hey Caver,
You are cordially invited to the next UT Grotto meeting - Wednesday
December 19th from 7:45PM- 9:00PM
University of Texas Campus in 2.48 Painter Hall (156 West 24th Street,
Austin TX 78712) http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/pai.html
Anna Klis will present Thanksgiving in the Desert: Carlsbad, Slaughter
Canyon, and Parks Ranch Caves.
Anna spent time recently in New Mexico touring both touristy and wild
caves. Come out to share in the stories from on high in the New Mexico
tundra as well as the fun and fellowship with Austin Texas Cavers.
For information on Underground Texas Grotto activities, please see
www.utgrotto.org
Officer contact, trip reports, event calendar, and new caver training links
to beginner trips or vertical rope training are available.
Before the meeting, take advantage of Sao Paulo www.saopaulos.net for
happy hour specials. This area is the best place to park and meet folks
walking over to the meeting. Then after the official meeting, we continue
with the decades long tradition to reconvene for burgers, beer, and tall
tales of caving at Posse East. www.posse-east.com
The UT Grotto Program calendar is wide open and needs you, the caver with
photos and a story to share about your adventures, scientific research, or
something else really cool. Contact me.
Sincerely,
Gary Franklin
UT Grotto Vice Chair & Program Organizer
512-585-6057
caver.g...@gmail.com
ak...@utexas.edu
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http://www.co.travis.tx.us/human_resources/jobs/opportunities.asp
Andrew G. Gluesenkamp, Ph.D.
700 Billie Brooks Drive
Driftwood, Texas 78619
(512) 799-1095
a...@gluesenkamp.com
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Courtesy of the Houston Citizens Environmental Network News Letter.
Roger Moore
GHG
_GREEN JOBS_ (mip://07357108/default.html#GREEN_JOBS)
1. CEC seeks Executive Director
2. NEW! Armand Bayou Watershed Partnership seeks Watershed Coordinator
3. NEW! Armand Bayou Nature Center seeks Restoration Technician
4. NEW! The Mercer Society seeks Retail Staff
5. Urban Harvest seeks Executive Director
6. The Woods Project seeks Club Program Directors
7. Hermann Park Conservancy seeks Marketing Manager
8. The Mercer Society seeks Executive Director
9. Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) seeks Administrative Assistant
10. Texas Coastal Watershed Program (TCWP) seeks Graduate Student
Intern
11. Texas Coastal Watershed Program seeks Wetland Program Assistant
12. Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens seeks Conservation Botany
Intern
Tell them you heard about it from us! Job listings can be found at _CEC's
Green Jobs page_
(http://e2ma.net/go/12977245712/214230259/239067447/1403181/goto:http://www.cechouston.org/?cat=24)
.
1. CEC seeks Executive Director. The Citizens Environmental Coalition
is seeking an Executive Director with a passion for environmental issues
and strong community involvement and fundraising talents. CEC works with
organizations serving all facets of the environmental community with the
mission of fostering dialogue, education, and collaboration on environmental
issues in the Houston/Gulf Coast region. We are seeking a person with strong
independent work habits and the ability to connect with the breadth of the
environmental community. For more information visit _www.cechouston.org_
(http://e2ma.net/go/12977245712/214230259/239067448/1403181/goto:http://e2ma.net/
go/12953283728/214212492/238668070/1403181/goto:http://www.cechouston.org)
or contact our interim ED, Shawn McFarland, at _shawn@cechouston.org_
(mailto:sh...@cechouston.org) . Please send a cover letter and resume to
_helen.oconnor@live.com_ (mailto:helen.ocon...@live.com) , Board President, by
January 1, 2013.
2. NEW! Armand Bayou Watershed Partnership seeks Watershed
Coordinator. The mission of the Armand Bayou Watershed Partnership is to
improve the
quality of life in our communities by protecting, enhancing, and restoring
the ecological integrity and natural benefits of the Armand Bayou
watershed. The Watershed Coordinator is responsible for the overall
administration
and management of the Armand Bayou Watershed Partnership, including
fundraising/grantwriting and business operations. Areas of responsibility
include
planning and evaluation, policy and program development and administration,
personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is a full-time
position, hired by and directly accountable to the Armand Bayou Watershed
Council, communicating regularly with its elected Council chair. The
Watershed Coordinator implements policies approved by the Council, manages the
organizations programs and operations (including implementation of its
Strategic Plan), and represents the organization in the community. Cover
letter,
resume, and written answers to the questions below should be submitted via
e-mail to: linda.sh...@sheadconservation.com. The questions are: 1. Based on
the Ability to create and foster teams to solve watershed problems, how
have you used this skill in the past, and what would you do differently in
the future? 2. Tell about past experience with outside consultants and
contractors.
3. NEW! Armand Bayou Nature Center seeks Restoration Technician.
Armand Bayou Nature Center is seeking a Restoration Technician to assist the
Stewardship Department with implementation of the ABNC Natural Resource
Management Plan. Duties include: habitat restoration including exotic
vegetation
control through herbicide application, prescribed fire, tractor mowing,
native plant propagation, and planting (this includes maintenance of
equipment); wetland restoration including tidal marsh planting and management
of
native plant nursery ponds; assist volunteer work groups in support of the
above activities: Prairie Friday and Stewardship Saturday. The focus of this
position is ecological restoration as described in the ABNC Natural
Resource Management Plan. Technicians will gain experience in plant
identification
plant propagation, and wetland restoration. Technicians will also assist
with supervision of volunteer work crews. Please visit our website at
_www.abnc.org_
(http://e2ma.net/go/12977245712/214230259/239067449/1403181/goto:http://abnc.org/)
for more information about the preserve and Management
Plan. Applications are being accepted until January 4, 2013. Please send
resume and letter of interest to: geo...@abnc.org. No phone calls please.
Click
here for a _full job description_
(http://e2ma.net/go/12977245712/214230259/239067450/1403181/goto:http://www.cechouston.org/2012/1
2/10/houston-environmental-news-update-december-11-2012/ab-watershed-coordinator-job-description-
dec7/) .
4. NEW! The Mercer Society seeks Retail Staff. The Mercer Society has
an opening for a Retail Staff position in The Gift Shoppe on weekends.
Candidates will have responsibility for handling all sales, greeting visitors,
working with volunteers, opening and closing as well as general care
duties and watering of the plants. The Gift Shoppe is a small, cheerful retail
store managed by The Mercer Society. The sales help support Mercer Arboretum
& Botanic Gardens. The shop sells garden art, tools, books, and a variety
of gifts as well as plants. The work schedule is primarily every other
weekend although all staff work special events. The Gift Shoppe weekend hours
are 10 to 3 Saturdays and 11 to 4 Sundays. Retail experience is desirable but
not mandatory. If you are interested in, applying for this part-time paid
position please send a resume with the subject Gift Shoppe to
msoci...@hcp4.net or mail to The Mercer Society, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd,
Humble, TX
77338.
5. Urban Harvest seeks Executive Director. Urban Harvest is searching
for an outstanding individual with strong leadership, management, and
fundraising skills to become its next Executive Director. The Executive
Director of Urban Harvest will work with the Board, staff, administration, and
partners to promote the organizations mission and accomplishments, position
the organization to grow and thrive, and set priorities for achieving optimal
community impact. He or she will provide strong leadership for the
organization, including management of programs, staff, operating budget,
strategic
plan, donor and community relations, marketing, and development efforts.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of business experience,
preferably in the nonprofit field with time as an executive director or in
senior management; management experience leading an organization, with
measurable results in hiring, mentoring, developing, and retaining staff;
proven
experience with financial management, fund accounting, and budgeting;
demonstrated track record of generating revenue through major donors,
corporations, and foundations for an organization, as a volunteer, consultant,
or
professional; proven success engaging, building, and supporting a nonprofit
governing board at the national, regional, or local level; and a college
degree
(required). Applications and nominations will be accepted until Friday,
January 18, 2013. Please email applications to Pat Lawson at
_plawson@sterlingandassociates.com_ (mailto:plaw...@sterlingandassociates.com)
.
6. The Woods Project seeks Club Program Directors. The Woods Project
is seeking part-time (approximately 6 hrs/wk) Club Program Instructors to
teach one or more of our weekly afterschool club programs for the 2013
spring semester. The right candidate will be an outdoorsperson with experience
working with high school youth, preferably some experience with at-risk
youth. Some additional requirements are flexible weekly schedule, access to
personal transportation, must be comfortable with camping/backpacking gear,
enjoy being in a mentor/leadership role. Duties will include travelling to
schools to teach an hour club, working with existing curriculum as well as
developing new research-based lessons. Instructors must commit to the
remainder of the 2012-2013 school year, attend one spring semester camping
trip,
and are highly encouraged to participate in the 2013 summer trip to places in
Northern California or Montana. Ability to work independently and with
confidence is a requirement of the job, as is the ability to communicate
effectively, both verbally and in writing. For more information about The
Woods
Project and the Club Program Instructor position, please visit
_www.thewoodsproject.org_
(http://e2ma.net/go/12977245712/214230259/239067451/1403181/goto:http://www.thewoodsproject.org/)
. Interested candidates should contact
Brittany White, Director of Programs, at _brittany@thewoodsproject.org_
(mailto:britt...@thewoodsproject.org) .
7. Hermann Park Conservancy seeks Marketing Manager. Hermann Park
Conservancy is currently seeking a full-time marketing manager. The marketing
manager will have primary responsibility for all external communications,
marketing initiatives, the membership program, PR, and media and donor
relations. The marketing manager will work closely with the executive director
and staff, particularly in the development department. Hermann Park will
reach its 100th birthday in 2014. In preparation for this milestone, the
marketing manager will oversee a multifaceted marketing program, to include
media and sponsorship initiatives, expansion of the membership program, the
use
of new web technologies, and promotion of happenings among various
constituencies, including community partners, corporate sponsors, donors,
members,
and public officials. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to
i...@hermannpark.org. Click _here_
(http://e2ma.net/go/12977245712/214230259/239067452/1403181/goto:http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001iHar8-DBjaYUQALrvGAYo1
H8Qw88Mb4HOrX404xFOIh6K3YjaMkwOpZam5oQZTOKojyNo08LXG_yNQno_6nWRbUJXPF8wSfrhw
5d40FN3Cz8MIJj3dlTZDBKBQRBzoYrb0J8SiawpfHKRzYWEPcGAMtuQ62oxQf3) for more
information.
8. The Mercer Society seeks Executive Director. The Executive
Director (ED) of The Mercer Society (TMS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,
is
responsible for the operation and administration of the organization. The
main mission of TMS is to raise funds for Mercer Arboretum and Botanic
Gardens. The EDs main duties include ensuring that TMS is run in an efficient
manner that meets the fiscal goals and overall objectives of the Board of
Directors; processing all payments through fundraisers, events, and daily
operations including the gift shop; updating TMS website and creating
e-newsletters; facilitating fund-raising both independently and with others;
managing the TMS staff in accordance with the TMS Employee Handbook; insuring
compliance with all state and federal reporting obligations; being responsible
for insuring TMS Bylaws, the Contract with Harris County and all policies
and procedures are adhered to; serving as a spokesperson for TMS; and serving
as liaison to the staff of Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (MABG). To
apply, send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: The Mercer
Society/Alan Raymond/msoci...@hcp4.net.
9. Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) seeks Administrative Assistant. The
Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF), located in Webster, Texas, seeks a
full-time Administrative and Database Assistant. The primary duties of this
position include providing administrative assistance to GBFs President;
providing
assistance to the development team, as needed, in the areas of membership,
marketing, and general development; entering data into GBFs database; and
providing general administrative duties including greeting visitors to the
GBF office, answering phone calls and transferring accordingly, ordering
office supplies, and operating basic office equipment. Candidates should
possess an associates degree or bachelors degree or be currently enrolled in a
college or university undergraduate or graduate program; have previous
experience with data entry and/or database management; be proficient in use of
Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook and have
proficient typing skills; and possess excellent communication skills, both
verbal and written. This is a full-time position with benefits. For a full job
description, please see _http://galvbay.org/aboutus_jobs.html_
(http://e2ma.net/go/12977245712/214230259/239067453/1403181/goto:http://galvbay.org/aboutus
_jobs.html) . To apply, email resume to csm...@galvbay.org by Friday,
January 11, 2013.
10. Texas Coastal Watershed Program (TCWP) seeks Graduate Student
Intern. This fall the Texas Coastal Watershed Program (TCWP) will be hiring a
graduate student intern. TCWP is a program of Texas A&M University that
works on projects concerning wetland restoration and wetland education. The
program is located in Houston, TX. Graduate students in wetland ecology,
wetland restoration and wetland education are encouraged to apply. Interns
will
assist with several ongoing projects, focusing on the development of an
Operations and Maintenance plan for restored wetland habitat at Sheldon Lake
State Park. This task is to be completed in cooperation with Texas Park and
Wildlife staff. This primary task will involve technical writing, research,
numerical analysis, and some field work, and will require solid
organization and writing skills. Internship will begin in early January and
will
conclude by the end of summer term 2013. Compensation is hourly, and the
position is 20 hours per week. Employment will be at our office in Houston.
Applicants should submit a resume, a 1-page cover letter, and a 2-page (max)
writing sample. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate studies program at
the time of hire. Application packets or questions about the positions can be
sent to m-sip...@tamu.edu, subject line: tcwp internship. Visit
agrilife.urbannature.org; wetlandteam.ning.com
11. Texas Coastal Watershed Program seeks Wetland Program Assistant.
The Texas Coastal Watershed Program (Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas
A&M University) is seeking applications for a Wetland Program Assistant to
work directly on existing restoration projects at Sheldon Lake State Park.
Responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Wetland
Restoration Team during Team workdays, completing other potential wetland
restoration sites, and conducting wetland restoration monitoring (e.g. weekly
water
level monitoring and quarterly vegetation and photopoint collection). The
Wetland Program Assistant must be a self-starter with a positive attitude
and be able to work comfortably with volunteers and other staff. The ability
to speak in public is a must, as well as, good writing and editing skills.
A Bachelors of Science in Ecology or natural resource science is preferred,
as well as knowledge and experience working in wetland education or
restoration. Extensive experience may substitute for a degree. For more
information contact Marissa Sipocz at: m-sip...@tamu.edu. Send letter of
interest
and resume by e-mail only.
12. Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens seeks Conservation Botany
Intern. Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens is advertising a full time
(possible part time) paid internship through the Student Conservation
Association
(SCA). This internship will focus on plant conservation efforts at Mercer
Arboretum & Botanic Gardens and restoring wild populations of endangered
native plants in the Houston metro area. The intern will assist with
formulating a restoration and management plan for a rare native plant preserve
in
the Houston metro area. The intern will assess the viability of Mercers
frozen seed bank for three of the major rare prairie plant species in Houston
metro area as well as assist collections of other rare species for the
Center for Plant Conservation National Collection of Endangered Plants.
Interested persons should contact the SCA directly at _http://mysca.force.com/_
(http://e2ma.net/go/12977245712/214230259/239067454/1403181/goto:http://mysca.for
ce.com/member/MemberPositionsScout) and search for the position:
00192580. More about the SCA at _http://www.thesca.org/_
(http://e2ma.net/go/12977245712/214230259/239067455/1403181/goto:http://www.thesca.org/)
.
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