| DEALBOOK; Paulson Likes What He Sees In Overhaul |
| Andrew Ross Sorkin Dealbook column; former Treasury secretary Henry M Paulson gives his views on Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; says provision of bill known as resolution authority, which enables government to unwind faili (more) |
| The animals that helped win World War Two |
| Filed under: History, Learning, Europe, North America, United Kingdom, United States
Animals have always been used in war, but historians tend to dismiss them as living equipment and say little about their experiences A new exhibition at The Nationa (more) |
| Crime pays in Aspen |
| Dear Editor:After last week's verdict in the Holman trial and others in the past year, it seems clear what Aspen's next ad campaign should be: Dear rapists, perverts, violent drunks and misogynists of all kinds, come to Aspen! We have the greatest (more) |
| Compare House Insurance Policies to Get the Best Deal |
| Homeowner's insurance is a fact of life in the United States; in fact, you just cannot obtain a mortgage loan without sufficient coverage No mortgage company wants to run the risk of something happening to your home if it is not covered properly, si (more) |
| North Korea poster: a conversation piece, at least? |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Asia, North KoreaFor travel junkies, there's a new poster that could be equivalent to putting commemorative plates on display in your home Show your zest for hitting the road and how it pervades your entire life by (more) |
| Secret Homeowners and Renters Insurance Coverage You Probably Do Not Know Y |
| Most people hate to pay for insurance And to make matters worse, most people do not know that they have coverage for things that they may be able to make a claim for Here is just a small example of how your insurance covers you for more than you th (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance Coverage and Renters Insurance Coverage - How to Find |
| It does not matter if you are a homeowner or an apartment renter, what is important is that you reach out for and get the right home insurance coverage There are many ways of finding just the right policy for you, however, with many options to choos (more) |
| Travel advisory - beware of 'forced shopping' in Hong Kong |
| Filed under: News, Hong KongChinese tourists have had enough According to the Xinhua news agency, 'An undated video clip currently circulating on the Internet shows a Hong Kong tour guide allegedly abusing a group of visitors from the Chinese main (more) |
| Rhoden Joins Guarantee Insurance in Florida |
| Chris Rhoden has joined Guarantee Insurance Co , a subsidiary of Patriot Risk Management, Inc , as an underwriter for alternative markets Rhoden will co lead Guarantee's underwriting team (more) |
| Toyota's Farm to Table Tour takes sustainable eating on the road |
| Filed under: Activism, Business, Festivals and Events, Food and Drink, North America, United States, Ecotourism, News, Consumer ActivismI know what you're thinking You're thinking, 'Yeah, right Toyota just needs damage control As if feel good, tre (more) |
| Investors Face Uphill Battle with Liability Lawsuits Against BP |
| Shareholders angry about BP Plc's battered stock price are heading to the courthouse in hopes of reclaiming some of their losses, but they face an uphill battle
Since the Deepwater Horizon oil (more) |
| Airline passenger stupidity ends with indictment, not bang |
| Filed under: North America, United States, NewsWould you like to be featured on Gadling? It's not as hard as you think It just takes a little bit of planning with a healthy dose of stupidity In fact, you can get your 15 minutes of fame the way (more) |
| Top 10 best international cities for shopping |
| Filed under: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Morocco, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina, Caribbean, Hong KongIt's a familiar feeling The sweaty palms, a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath (more) |
| Photo of the Day (7.20.10) |
| Filed under: Photos, North America, Photo of the Day
Think you can't capture beautiful images with a mobile phone? Au contraire This tranquil sunset shot uploaded by Flickr user Gus NYC was taken with an Apple iPhone in the waters of Saint Martin (more) |
| Castle Cover Partners with Towergate to Cater for Non-Standard Home Insuran |
| Over 50s home and car insurance specialist Castle Cover has partnered with insurance specialist Towergate, allowing Castle Cover to further strengthen their product offering and cater for 'non standard' risks (more) |
| The GOP's about-face |
| Dear Editor:Thank you for the 'Comment' section in Saturday's Aspen Times featuring Dorothea Farris and Frieda Wallison I was particularly interested in the statement by Ms Wallison that '[i]n many instances government spending creates winners a (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Lamborghini rides through Rome |
| Filed under: Europe, Italy, Hotels and Accommodations, Luxury TravelThere's the tourists' way to see Rome, and then there's the travelers' way to see Rome Which one are you?
Hotel Palazzo Manfredi, owned by brothers Leonardo and Gofredo Manfredi, a (more) |
| Navigators Syndicate 1221 Co-Locates with Lloyd's in Brazil |
| The New York based Navigators Group announced that its wholly owned syndicate, Navigators Syndicate 1221 at Lloyd's of London, is co locating with Lloyd's in Rio de Janeiro by appointing a local (more) |
| NHC Tracking Potential Tropical Storm |
| The National Hurricane Center in Miami is currently tracking a "vigorous tropical wave located over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands " So far the disturbance has produced only "widespread (more) |
| Judge Rejects Insurers' Bid to Nix Probe into Oxendine Donations |
| A Fulton County judge tossed an attempt by two insurance companies that sought to block an ethics investigation into contributions to Republican gubernatorial hopeful John Oxendine
Judge Kimberly (more) |
| Goldman Sach's Deep Pockets May Still Make It Lawsuit Target |
| Goldman Sachs put one headache behind it by settling with U S securities regulators, but it looks like a tempting deep pocket for banks and hedge funds that bought subprime backed mortgage (more) |
| A trip through Sweden's Midsommar festival |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, Europe, Sweden In ten short hours I have forgotten Chicago Sitting outside of Hotel Skepshollmenn on the sprawling, gravel terrace, the pastel, Scandinavian sun reflects off of the yellow building walls and tall, l (more) |
| Loews Regency Hotel teams up with NY Yankees to offer hotel packages |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsWho needs Yanks tickets? If you didn't get your pick this season, Loews Regency has a deal for you The Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue has two new 'Pinstripes on Park' offers per (more) |
| Man arrested in Mexico smuggling 18 monkeys in his pants |
| Filed under: South America, Mexico, Peru, NewsAre those monkeys in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
A Mexican man was arrested upon arrival in Mexico City after flying from Lima, Peru with 18 titi monkeys strapped around his waist Whi (more) |
| Bancroft Joins Southwest Risk as Senior VP, Property Manager |
| Simon Bancroft has joined Southwest Risk as senior vice president and property manager Southwest Risk is a member company of Southwest Insurance Partners and operates offices in Dallas and (more) |
| Why has Axa stopped insuring our dog? |
| Our Jack Russell has a health problem that has cost £5,000 in vet fees Why has our policy been cancelled leaving us facing hefty bills? (more) |
| Analysis: Perfect Storm Brewing for Louisiana Economy |
| In the blink of an eye, the economic focus in Louisiana has shifted from recession recovery to avoiding actual and potential job losses piling up at a staggering rate
And there's very little that (more) |
| Brits travelling to Spain reminded that EHIC is not travel insurance |
| Brits travelling to Spain reminded that EHIC is not travel insurance (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $3 camera bag, $20 Jawbone headset and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Tuesday July 20, 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal comes from Daily (more) |
| Petition seeks to have wolves howl across U.S. |
| BILLINGS, Mont Tens of thousands of gray wolves would be returned to the woods of New England, the mountains of California, the wide open Great Plains and the desert West under a scientific petition filed Tuesday with the federal government (more) |
| The Technocracy Boom |
| Washington loves to govern by letting experts dole out advice We may soon find out if that is the best thing for new health and financial reforms (more) |
| Increase in the average age of cars on UK roads |
| Increase in the average age of cars on UK roads (more) |
| Counterfeiter gets deferred judgment in Aspen case |
| ASPEN A California man was given a two year deferred judgment Monday for his role in a counterfeiting ring that stung a host of downtown Aspen businesses last year Francesco Anthony Saputo, 30, admitted to District Judge James Boyd that his pass (more) |
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| Kelly Steps Down as ABI Director General |
| The Association of British Insurers has confirmed that Kerrie Kelly is stepping down from her role as Director General to return to Australia for personal reasons
Maggie Craig, Director of Life (more) |
| From the shores of Louisiana: a peek inside of the oil industry |
| Filed under: Learning, North America, United States, Ecotourism, Consumer Activism
Morgan City, Louisiana Driving old Highway 90 paralleling the Gulf Coast under a vast, super heated blue sky filled with cumulus it's almost possible to forget the (more) |
| Pico Iyer: The trip that changed my life |
| Filed under: Asia, Burma (Myanmar), India, Indonesia, Japan, ThailandBangkok these days seems about as alien and exotic as its sister City of Angels across the ocean Hollywood cop films are shot there, New York bars open their second branches on its (more) |
| Uganda defies terrorists and remains open for business |
| Filed under: Africa, Somalia, UgandaWay to go, Uganda
A week after a bomb ripped through a crowd watching the World Cup, Uganda has thumbed its nose at the terrorists and declared it is open for business
The country's tourism minister says they' (more) |
| How to Get the Lowest Possible Rate for Your Homeowner Insurance |
| Yes, you definitely can And it doesn't take so much; it's more of a personal initiative on your part and the determination to reduce how much you pay in homeowners insurance (more) |
| Garfield County won't support effort to stop drilling in Thompson Divide ar |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Garfield County officials on Monday declined to back a move to introduce national legislation to prevent natural gas drilling in the Thompson Divide area But, after rejecting a bid for support from the Thompson Divide Coalition, (more) |
| Sacramento Considers Tax for Out-of-Town Motorists |
| Sacramento is the latest local government in California to consider imposing a tax on out of town motorists who are involved in local auto accidents, which many insurers oppose, according to Sam (more) |
| Bernard Warren Jurick |
| Bernard Warren Jurick (known as Bunny in his early years, then later as Bernie) was born on Sept 17, 1931 in a small but tidy, dirt floor cabin on his grandparent's ranch (Ivan and Theresa Jurick) in Snowmass, Colo His young mother, Fern Simk (more) |
| Axis Insurance Establishes Design Professionals, Environmental Liability Un |
| AXIS Capital Holdings Limited's AXIS Insurance segment has formed a design professionals & environmental liability unit that will specialize in providing coverage for architects, engineers, (more) |
| Galley Gossip: The REAL reason for no cell phones in flight |
| Filed under: Airlines, Galley GossipRecently someone asked me what the real reason was for no cell phones in flight My reply, 'Does it matter? You still have to turn it off and put it away '
There are three things flight attendants should not disc (more) |
| Mountain House & Home Magazine - Summer 2010 |
| Read the magazine online exactly as it appears in print Western Style, Modern Living Read the magazine here (more) |
| Fishing report: Trout getting picky |
| BASALT Over the past few weeks fishing has been quite exceptional and, in general, rather easy or rather forgiving The higher water levels and intense hatches that occur in the weeks following runoff provoke fish to feed with reckless abandon (more) |
| North Dakota Supreme Court Denies Workers' Comp Director Appeal |
| North Dakota's Supreme Court upheld the felony conviction of former state workers compensation director Sandy Blunt, although the decision was not unanimous
Blunt appealed his December 2008 (more) |
| Sen. Udall to visit Aspen's Smuggler Mtn. |
| ASPEN U S Sen Mark Udall will pay a visit to Smuggler Mountain on the edge of Aspen Saturday for a first hand look at local efforts to fight the bark beetle epidemic on open space owned by Aspen and Pitkin County Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteer (more) |
| Aspen wants 'baby steps' in plans for backcountry race |
| ASPEN The City Council told Aspen's event planning staff Monday night to take 'baby steps' in an effort to add a backcountry marathon to next year's Aspen Cycling Criterium Nancy Lesley, director of special events and marketing, told the counci (more) |
| Colorado unemployment rate holds steady at 8 percent |
| DENVER Even as temporary census workers lost their jobs, Colorado's unemployment rate held steady at 8 percent in June As expected, the state lost temporary U S Census Bureau jobs and some local government jobs last month, but there was stronge (more) |
| How Bad Companies Turn Customers Into Critics: It's in the Fine Print |
| Travel companies take liberties when it comes to their obligation to their customers, and management sees the maneuverings as profit opportunities
Fine print Business Travel Business and Economy Directories (more) |
| WrightUSA Launches Professional Liability Plan for Government Employees |
| WrightUSA has launched a professional liability product tailored to United States government employees with international exposures The product – branded as the World Wide Plan – will (more) |
| GOP Nominates Villines for Insurance Commissioner |
| Assemblyman Mike Villines says the California Department of Insurance needs a good manager, not a politician looking at the post as a stepping stone to higher office
Villines will face Democratic (more) |
| Ohio Auto, Homeowners Insurance Rates Increase Slightly in 2009 |
| Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson announced that the average rates for the state's top 10 private passenger auto insurers increased 2 8 percent in 2009 The average rates for (more) |
| Photo of the Day (07.19.10) |
| Filed under: Photo of the Day
I don't get people who don't like the beach You know those people All they do is complain about how they hate that sand gets all over them and that there's nothing to do Sure, we all hate when we take a bite of our (more) |
| Marsh Appoints Marx as Senior Client Executive in San Diego |
| Marsh, an insurance broker and risk advisor, has appointed Ron Marx as a senior vice Ppesident in its San Diego office as part of its continued efforts to aggressively target emerging (more) |
| House and Contents Insurance - Get Both for Full Protection |
| It is amazing that so many people who obtain homeowner's insurance somehow think that they can get along just fine without both house and contents insurance Sure, coverage for the house is usually an element of the mortgage agreement, but just becau (more) |
| A new restaurant in Vail - that also shows movies |
| VAIL, Colo With a full bar, a menu that includes ahi tuna and buffalo tenderloin and numbered, plush chairs complete with individual swivel dining trays, Cinebistro is not your average cinematic adventure Opening Friday in the Solaris buildi (more) |
| New Study May Show Elderly as Less of an Auto Insurance Risk |
| Contrary to popular belief, elderly less likely to be in fatal car crash (more) |
| Review: Fischer breathtaking in Bach Partitas |
| ASPEN She stands quietly in the middle of the stage at the 2,050 seat Benedict Music Tent, looking mildly amused A long ponytail drapes over the shoulder that does not have a violin tucked above it Her eyes close as if imagining the first few (more) |
| Best travel tips from real travelers |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, Gear, Stories, Hotels and Accommodations, Airlines, Transportation, Budget Travel, Travel Health, Cruises, Luxury TravelHave you checked out Gadling's 100% reader generated feature, '100 words or less ' In '100 words or l (more) |
| Jacked for Johnson |
| Dear Editor:Jack Johnson's slogan, 'knitting the community together,' is an apt metaphor for effective community governance, and I endorse Jack for the District 1 seat in the upcoming Aug 10 election Jack is forward thinking in his commitment to (more) |
| World's most eco-friendly beaches to visit now |
| Filed under: Hiking, Scuba Diving, Surfing, Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania, Thailand, United States, Australia, Camping, Ecotourism, Budget Travel, News, Luxury TravelIf your idea of heaven isn't a beach packed with crisping bodies, balls of cr (more) |
| Despite Soft Market, Texas Agencies Manage to Grow |
| They're all different — one's big city; one's suburban; one's country; one's small to medium size town They operate in different parts of the state and have different mixes of business, but (more) |
| Louisiana Insurance Commissioner: Legislative Session Successful |
| Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon reports that the recent state legislative session was successful for insurance bills, as far as the Louisiana Department of Insurance is (more) |
| Hard Rock Hotel Chicago goes to the dogs |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Hotels and AccommodationsYou want to see the Windy City but you don't want to leave behind your furry friend No worry the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago is going to the dogs, literally, with their new 'Party lik (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Vertu Signature $15,000 cell phone |
| Filed under: Gear, Luxury TravelVertu, a luxury cell phone maker, has created yet another phone for discerning travelers: the Vertu Signature Pure Black Why is it great for travelers? This phone is so indestructible you can throw it anywhere in your (more) |
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| Knee-jerk reactions over oil spill |
| Dear Editor:A recent letter regarding oil spills paints too grim a picture Just like any hostess who sees red wine spilled on her white carpet in the dining room, we have gone ballistic Now that the mess is getting cleaned up we should let the p (more) |
| Deal or No Deal: Resorts in Naples, Fla. and Mackinac Island |
| Some hotel packages are worth booking for the convenience, but don't count on the prices always being in your favor Here are two deals where the savings don't add up If you're not careful, you could wind up paying more for all the extras (more) |
| Western Colorado communities OK ballot spot on pot |
| GRAND JUNCTION, Colo Officials in Mesa County and Grand Junction, the county seat, have voted to reserve spots on the November ballot for medical marijuana issues in case proposals come in The county commissioners Monday approved setting aside (more) |
| Homeowners Insurance Calculator - Find Your Best Rate |
| As a person seeking insurance, it is important to use a calculator if you are unsure of your needed policy charge Depending on your insurance need, the rates you get may vary and this highlights the need to work with trusted insurance agents and pro (more) |
| Meredith Carroll: Meredith Pro Tem |
| I like being the center of attention, just not on purpose As such, parties have long played a complicated role in my life Eating cake is a tremendous way to pass the time, but I prefer that the name written on it be someone's other than mine (more) |
| With increased energy costs, Aspen mulls ways to plug deficit |
| ASPEN Revenue projections for next year's Aspen energy budget indicate the city will need to plug a nearly $320,000 hole if it wishes to allow residents and companies to continue using current amounts of electricity John Gallagher, an analyst wi (more) |
| Zuker explains withdrawal |
| Dear Editor:This is an open letter to the community Though I deeply regret disappointing all those who support me, and particularly those who encouraged me to run for sheriff, I have decided to exit the race I entered the race to offer a real alte (more) |
| Petplan promotes healthy pets at summer events |
| Petplan promotes healthy pets at summer events (more) |
| Asphalt and irony |
| Dear Editor:Many literati consider Kierkegaard the master of one type of irony that is always very negative and usually destructive As I read Bill Tomcich's latest letter to the editor, I nominate him to be Aspen's new ironic master Bill refers t (more) |
| Incumbents under fire in valley sheriff's races |
| The sheriff's races in each of the three counties of the Roaring Fork Valley have turned out to be the headlining events in the Aug 10 primary campaign A crowded field was expected in Pitkin County after Bob Braudis announced he wouldn't seek a s (more) |
| Compare Car Insurance Rates |
| According to the article '10 Tips To Drive Down Rising Car Insurance Costs' by Victoria Bischoff on the CityWire website, car insurance costs are up but there are ways to help keep costs down for drivers The first tip discussed is shopping around to (more) |
| Take Advantage of Low Cost Home Insurance and Homeowners Insurance Discount |
| Are you paying too much for home insurance If you have not compared or reviewed your coverage, you may not getting the lowest cost policy from a highly rated company Learn how to take advantage of homeowners insurance discounts for the best deals a (more) |
| Queens Contractor Arrested for Workers' Comp Fraud |
| The New York State Insurance Fund said a Queens contractor who allegedly defrauded the workers' comp insurer of more than $150,000 in uncollected premium has been arrested
Queens contractor on (more) |
| Gulf Coast Fishermen Angered By Clean-Up Offset Against BP Claims |
| Fishermen in Mississippi say they are angry that under the terms of BP's $20 billion oil spill fund, money they earn doing clean up will be subtracted from their claim against the company
The (more) |
| Business briefs |
| Wallison to speak at luncheonPeter J Wallison, co director of American Enterprise Institute's program on financial policy studies, will be the guest speaker at the Aspen Business Luncheon Wednesday at 12:15 p m at The St Regis Aspen Hotel Wal (more) |
| The Importance of Obtaining Homeowner's Insurance |
| After purchasing your new home, paying for a mortgage is not the only thing you must worry about Now that you've invested your time and money into your new home, you should also ensure that you are protecting your home from instances of theft, break (more) |
| I miss the hybrids |
| Dear Editor:Last summer, a large percentage of the buses leaving Rubey Park on Durant Avenue were hybrid buses, but this summer, I'd be surprised if one in 20 buses was a hybrid Where have all the hybrids gone? We want them back, please!Susan O'Ne (more) |
| New Specialty Insurance and Weather Brokerage Launched in Minnesota |
| Milltown Insurance Group, a new specialty insurance and weather brokerage in Lakeville, Minn , recently was opened for business by Dana D'Arrigo
The firm specializes in niche property and (more) |
| Save on Summer Vacations: Last-Minute Deals at Family Resorts |
| It's not too late to book a family vacation Here are two resorts in Southern California and Georgia where you can still save big
Southern California Georgia United States California Travel and Tourism (more) |
| Food, Glorious Food photo contest finalists announced; vote here |
| Filed under: Gear, Photos
Two weeks ago, we asked you to submit your best food photos from around the world in our contest presented by Tamrac We've spent hours looking at every single one of these amazing pictures, and besides getting really hungr (more) |
| Best House Insurance - What Is It? |
| It goes without saying that everyone who needs home insurance to protect their investment wants to get the best house insurance that they can Still, what exactly does that mean? There are many different ways to define the 'best' of anything, and wha (more) |
| Air France in-flight thefts solved - flight attendant arrested |
| Filed under: Europe, France, AirlinesEarlier this year, we wrote about an Air France plane that had been hit by a pickpocket The thief had emptied the wallets of business class passengers, and upon arrival in Paris, local police boarded the plane, b (more) |
| Comparing Homeowners Insurance Quotes - Find the Best Rate |
| One of the surest ways of getting the best homeowners insurance rate is by comparing quotes the right way For you (an insurance quote seeker) to get a good start, there are basic details that you should have on hand (more) |
| Last-Minute Travel Deal: Three Nights in Hawaii from $459 With Air |
| This week's Smart Deal gets you an Oahu vacation for less
Hawaii Oahu United States Travel and Tourism Lodging (more) |
| McDermott Joins Towers Watson as P/C Director |
| Professional services firm Towers Watson has named Sean P McDermott as a director of P&C consulting services
McDermott, who is based in the company's Philadelphia office, is responsible for (more) |
| FAA to help fund Aspen runway design |
| ASPEN A federal grant of up to $2 1 million will help fund the design and engineering work for extension of the Aspen Pitkin County Airport runway County commissioners approved on first reading Tuesday a resolution accepting the grant Final app (more) |
| Poll: More New Jersey Drivers Are Texting |
| More New Jersey motorists surveyed say they're texting behind the wheel and speeding But the Garden State residents believe New York motorists are the worst drivers
Some 25 percent of New Jersey (more) |
| Poachers kill last female white rhino in South African reserve |
| Filed under: Activism, Africa, South Africa, NewsPoaching has long been a problem in Africa, even as the countries there have taken steps to preserve their natural resources and protect endangered species Despite their best efforts however, the ille (more) |
| Brown & Brown Q2 Profit Up 1.3% |
| Florida based insurance agency Brown & Brown Inc reported that it earned net income for the 2010 second quarter $41,185,000, an increase of 1 3% from the $40,668,000, for the 2009 second (more) |
| House Contents Insurance - Who Needs It? |
| Most people don't spend much if any time talking to their friends and family about their respective home insurance needs When was the last time someone walked up to you to brag about the great deal they got on house contents insurance? (more) |
| Eurotunnel Posts $58.5 Million First Half Loss from Insurance Pay Delays |
| Eurotunnel SA on Monday reported a €45 million ($58 5 million) loss in the first half of this year because of delayed insurance payouts from a 2008 fire in the tunnel it operates beneath the (more) |
| The seedy side of Istanbul |
| Filed under: Asia, Europe, Turkey
Turkey isn't all mosques and markets or comfy long distance buses It may come as a surprise that prostitution is legal in this predominantly Muslim country and drugs, while illegal, are a brisk business Like any bi (more) |
| Eagle County nearing 'soft launch' for energy loan program |
| EAGLE, Colo While the nation's biggest buyers of home loans are fighting with many of the country's highest profile state and federal politicians over something called 'property assessed clean energy' loans, Eagle County officials are getting r (more) |
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