IT Curriculum Consultant LAYC Career Academy

Posted by: LAYC Career Academy PCS

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Overview:
The LAYC Career Academy is seeking an experienced curriculum developer to create a curriculum that will prepare our target student body of disconnected youth, ages 16-24, to pass the A+ Certification Exam and to succeed in a career in Information Technology.

School Description:
The LAYC Career Academy sets high expectations for disconnected youth, 16-24 years of age, by providing a college preparatory GED curriculum and the opportunity to gain college credits before graduation. The school is built upon the central beliefs that:
• All youth can and must obtain either a college degree or industry-recognized credential.
• Students grow by recognizing their own strengths, using them to overcome obstacles, and setting and achieving ambitious academic and career goals.
• Disconnected youth will succeed academically and personally with the help of high-quality, culturally appropriate education and support services.
All graduates will complete a college preparatory curriculum that is aligned to Common Core State Standards and pass the GED exam. Students will also achieve one of three outcomes before graduating: become a Certified Medical Assistant; become an A+ Certified Computer Hardware Technician; or complete six college credits through the Career Academy's partnership with the Community College of the District of Columbia.

Characteristics of Ideal Curriculum Consultant
• Possesses an extensive knowledge of the Information Technology field, the A+ Certification Examination, and job requirements for an entry level IT professional.
• Deep experience in of curriculum development, instruction and assessment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the school's target population: low income, urban, 16 to 24 year old youth.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare a curriculum map and unit maps in the form of a chart with the following columns:
o Length of Unit
o Essential Questions
o Performance Standards for a Certified Medical Assistant
o Activities
o Assessments
o Texts/Resources
The class will be taught over three semesters. Two of these semesters will be intensive, where students will be focusing on this topic for more than half of their time.
• Complete curriculum and unit maps by April 2012
• Collaborate with the Principal and Leader Teacher, who will be hired between February and March 2012.

To apply:
• Please send the following attached to an email to Blair Hewes Blair@layc-dc.org:
 A cover letter that explains relevant experience and includes an estimated total cost for the work.
 Resume
 Sample of work
 Three references
• Please contact Blair Hewes with any questions about the school or the curriculum:

Blair Hewes
Special Projects Manager & Board Liaison
Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009
Office: 202-319-2228
Fax: 202-462-5696
Blair@layc-dc.org

05 Jan, 2012
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Communications and Donor Relations Coordinator

Posted by: Mennonite Central Committee East Coast

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The Communications and Donor Relations (CDR) Coordinator develops and coordinates implementation of the communications and donor relations strategy for MCC EC. The CDR Coordinator provides leadership for the communications and donor relations activities that deepen constituent awareness of MCCs programs and how
constituents may get involved, including a specific focus on the generation of financial resources. In coordinating communications, this individual must be familiar with the range of resources available to tell the MCC story and the communication channels available to MCC at national/regional levels and ensure that the communication is timely, effective and appropriate. In coordinating donor relations, this position plays a central role in communicating the global and domestic ministries of MCC to the constituency and public within the East Coast region. This individual must be acquainted with MCC projects and financial needs and be ready to link donors and constituent groups to appropriate requests. This role would require regular visits to connect with staff in the MCC Ephrata office.
Qualifications:
BA or equivalent experience (preferably in Business, Communications or a related field)
3-5 years experience in management, communications, donor relations or budgeting/planning
Experience in database skills and project management, proficiency in MS Office
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and coordinate multiple priorities with teammates simultaneously
Demonstrated understanding of Anabaptist perspectives and constituent groups
Excellent oral and written communication skills, experience in media relations and messaging as well as an awareness of branding
Experience working in cross-cultural or diverse settings

All workers representing MCC must meet the following criteria:

1. exhibit a commitment to personal Christian faith
2. be active members of a Christian church
3. be committed to the teaching of nonviolent biblical peacemaking

05 Jan, 2012
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Source: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/5nt3T3b5pK5P/

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Bookkeeper - Quickbooks (P/T)

Posted by: The Public Learning Media Laboratory, Inc.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Background

The Public Learning Media Laboratory is a small Massachusetts-based non profit organization. It applies current cognitive research to create internet based tools that enhance elementary and middle school education.

These tools, provided free to educators and schools, are designed to help students develop, through interactivity, a more effective and efficient understanding of challenging concepts that are integral to the curriculum.

It focuses primarily on the skills critical to information literacy.

About the Role

This past year, PLML was unable to successfully make use of its Quickbooks software and discovered that it needs the help of someone who knows how to set it up and organize its accounts.

Thus, it is seeking the help of a part-time bookkeeper to accomplish the following critical tasks:

• Configure (initial setup) of Quickbooks 2010
• Orgnanize accounts and categories
• Enter and recondile 2010 data
• Ongoing, enter and reconcile the 2011 data
• Prepare an Annual Report
• Update, on a monthly or quarterly basis, our QB installation
• Assist, as needed, with our nonprofit filings

Initially, PLML expects there to be about 40 hours of F/T work to configure and rebuild our 2010 books, with the data we have on-hand (invoices, spreadsheet of transactions). Afterward, it anticipates quarterly work to help ensure that the books are up-to-date and accurate. It also anticipates that the bookkeeper will need to assist with required reports and filings.

05 Jan, 2012
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Source: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/pnN7ZzJXGfCp/
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Communications Specialist / Wisconsin

Posted by: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

SEIU JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Campaign Communications Specialist

Job Location: Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison or Lacrosse WI

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to: resumes@seiu.catsone.com

Purpose:

This position is responsible for assisting in communications support for various campaigns including organizing, political action, bargaining, and other activities. Takes direct responsibility for developing and coordinating public relations, media relations, and general communications support for campaigns and other union projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.)

· Develops and implements communications strategies to support organizing, political action, and contract campaigns and other activities of SEIU and various local unions.

· Writes leaflets, newsletters, talking points, speeches, letters to the editor, op-eds, background pieces, fact sheets, press kit materials, and other collateral materials as needed for various campaigns.

· Develops media strategy, provides pro-active media outreach, and answers inquiries from the news media; prepares members or union personnel for contact with the news media.

· Provides communications support for International officers or local officers attending campaign or other events.

· Monitors media coverage of various campaigns, maintains clipping files, makes recommendations on ways to improve media coverage.

· Coordinates event logistics and interviews (i.e. videography, still photography, advisories, news releases, stage-setting collateral, etc.).

· Develops and Implements targeting and placement of paid advertisements to support various campaigns and political action.

· Performs other duties as required to support the department and its mission.

Contacts

Include SEIU and affiliate staff, photographers, graphic artists, printers, video crews, vendors, and other officials and experts on campaign communications issues.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in labor relations, communications, political science, or liberal arts, and two (2) years of work in media relations, public affairs, or campaign communications (or successful completion of PS-1A probation). Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

· Knowledge of union organizing and other associated campaigns.

Knowledge of New Media

· Knowledge of campaign communications strategies and media relations.

· Knowledge of electronic and print media systems.

· Knowledge of advertising techniques.

· Ability to perform pro-active media outreach, maintain good working relationships with journalists, and generate positive media coverage.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent writing skills required.

· Ability to handle multiple "priority" projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.

· Ability to work effectively with elected leaders and staff in complex and sometime political situations.

· Ability to work effectively with members, unorganized workers, the media, and community allies.

· Ability to learn and develop new skills.

· Skill in the use of personal computers, Internet research and media tools, Powerpoint.

Physical Requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended hours and travel required.

Writing Sample and test required.

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

05 Jan, 2012
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Source: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/ppFSzXbkB2Jd/
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Recruitment Operations Manager

Posted by: The Legal Aid Society - New York City

New York, New York, United States

MAJOR PURPOSE OF POSITION
Directly reporting to the Director of Legal Recruitment/Diversity Officer, the Recruitment Operations Manager will assist in affording equal employment to all employees and applicants. The Recruitment Operations Manager will assist in hiring and retaining a workforce that reflects as much as possible the diversity of the labor force from which the Society is able to recruit while enhancing the Society's effectiveness in working with a highly diverse client community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversees internal and external postings for the Society to ensure clarity of content and monitors
expiration dates and communicates with external partners regarding the pendency of postings
• Coordinates hiring throughout all Practice areas, units, and departments
• Schedules first round interviews where applicable
• Maintains/manages a centralized Applicant Tracking System and manages Diversity and related data for the intake of applications
• Schedules and registers for on campus interviews ("OCIs")
• Organizes training for Supervisors and Staff Attorneys participating in Society recruitment efforts to deal effectively with issues that arise in the recruitment process, including diversity issues
• In conjunction with the Director of Recruitment/Diversity Officer, meets regularly with working committees to discuss interviews and applications
• Coordinates the intern hiring process
• Verifies background information for applicants where applicable
• Culls diversity data and provides daily tally regarding resume intake from recruitment email accounts.
• Follows up with applicants as necessary
• Serves as a liaison with law schools on the placement of law graduates
• Responsible for timely creation and delivery of offer letters
• Corresponds with and updates applicants throughout the hiring process
• Orients incoming employees on employment policies
SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Other duties as assigned
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
• College degree
• Excellent ability to meet deadlines, make customer service a priority, and work under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Computer proficiency: must be familiar with MS Office and the internet and must have the ability to produce reports using MS Excel (MS Office Suite and internet)
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Knowledge of EEO guidelines is a plus

05 Jan, 2012
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Source: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/KDsMhHXCgpw4/
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Kisah Sri Sultan HB IX Terkena Tilang di Pekalongan

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Kota batik Pekalongan di pertengahan tahun 1960an menyambut fajar dengan kabut tipis , pukul setengah enam pagi polisi muda Royadin yang belum genap seminggu mendapatkan kenaikan pangkat dari agen polisi kepala menjadi brigadir polisi sudah berdiri di tepi posnya di kawasan Soko dengan gagahnya. Kudapan nasi megono khas pekalongan pagi itu menyegarkan tubuhnya yang gagah berbalut seragam polisi dengan pangkat brigadir.

Becak dan delman amat dominan masa itu , persimpangan Soko mulai riuh dengan bunyi kalung kuda yang terangguk angguk mengikuti ayunan cemeti sang kusir. Dari arah selatan dan membelok ke barat sebuah sedan hitam ber plat AB melaju dari arah yang berlawanan dengan arus becak dan delman . Brigadir Royadin memandang dari kejauhan ,sementara sedan hitam itu melaju perlahan menuju kearahnya. Dengan sigap ia menyeberang jalan ditepi posnya, ayunan tangan kedepan dengan posisi membentuk sudut Sembilan puluh derajat menghentikan laju sedan hitam itu. Sebuah sedan tahun lima puluhan yang amat jarang berlalu di jalanan pekalongan berhenti dihadapannya.

Saat mobil menepi , brigadir Royadin menghampiri sisi kanan pengemudi dan memberi hormat.

"Selamat pagi!" Brigadir Royadin memberi hormat dengan sikap sempurna . "Boleh ditunjukan rebuwes!" Ia meminta surat surat mobil berikut surat ijin mengemudi kepada lelaki di balik kaca , jaman itu surat mobil masih diistilahkan rebuwes.

Perlahan , pria berusia sekitar setengah abad menurunkan kaca samping secara penuh.

"Ada apa pak polisi ?" Tanya pria itu. Brigadir Royadin tersentak kaget , ia mengenali siapa pria itu . "Ya Allah…sinuwun!" kejutnya dalam hati . Gugup bukan main namun itu hanya berlangsung sedetik , naluri polisinya tetap menopang tubuh gagahnya dalam sikap sempurna.

"Bapak melangar verbodden , tidak boleh lewat sini, ini satu arah !" Ia memandangi pria itu yang tak lain adalah Sultan Jogja, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX. Dirinya tak habis pikir , orang sebesar sultan HB IX mengendarai sendiri mobilnya dari jogja ke pekalongan yang jauhnya cukup lumayan., entah tujuannya kemana.

Setelah melihat rebuwes , Brigadir Royadin mempersilahkan Sri Sultan untuk mengecek tanda larangan verboden di ujung jalan , namun sultan menolak.

" Ya ..saya salah , kamu benar , saya pasti salah !" Sinuwun turun dari sedannya dan menghampiri Brigadir Royadin yang tetap menggengam rebuwes tanpa tahu harus berbuat apa.

" Jadi…?" Sinuwun bertanya , pertanyaan yang singkat namun sulit bagi brigadir Royadin menjawabnya .

"Em..emm ..bapak saya tilang , mohon maaf!" Brigadir Royadin heran , sinuwun tak kunjung menggunakan kekuasaannya untuk paling tidak bernegosiasi dengannya, jangankan begitu , mengenalkan dirinya sebagai pejabat Negara dan Rajapun beliau tidak melakukannya.

"Baik..brigadir , kamu buatkan surat itu , nanti saya ikuti aturannya, saya harus segera ke Tegal !" Sinuwun meminta brigadir Royadin untuk segera membuatkan surat tilang. Dengan tangan bergetar ia membuatkan surat tilang, ingin rasanya tidak memberikan surat itu tapi tidak tahu kenapa ia sebagai polisi tidak boleh memandang beda pelanggar kesalahan yang terjadi di depan hidungnya. Yang paling membuatnya sedikit tenang adalah tidak sepatah katapun yang keluar dari mulut sinuwun menyebutkan bahwa dia berhak mendapatkan dispensasi. "Sungguh orang yang besar…!" begitu gumamnya.

Surat tilang berpindah tangan , rebuwes saat itu dalam genggamannya dan ia menghormat pada sinuwun sebelum sinuwun kembali memacu Sedan hitamnya menuju ke arah barat, Tegal.

Beberapa menit sinuwun melintas di depan stasiun pekalongan, brigadir royadin menyadari kebodohannya, kekakuannya dan segala macam pikiran berkecamuk. Ingin ia memacu sepeda ontelnya mengejar Sedan hitam itu tapi manalah mungkin. Nasi sudah menjadi bubur dan ketetapan hatinya untuk tetap menegakkan peraturan pada siapapun berhasil menghibur dirinya.

Saat aplusan di sore hari dan kembali ke markas , Ia menyerahkan rebuwes kepada petugas jaga untuk diproses hukum lebih lanjut.,Ialu kembali kerumah dengan sepeda abu abu tuanya.

Saat apel pagi esok harinya , suara amarah meledak di markas polisi pekalongan , nama Royadin diteriakkan berkali kali dari ruang komisaris. Beberapa polisi tergopoh gopoh menghampirinya dan memintanya menghadap komisaris polisi selaku kepala kantor.

"Royadin , apa yang kamu lakukan ..sa'enake dewe ..ora mikir ..iki sing mbok tangkep sopo heh..ngawur..ngawur!" Komisaris mengumpat dalam bahasa jawa , ditangannya rebuwes milik sinuwun pindah dari telapak kanan kekiri bolak balik.

" Sekarang aku mau Tanya , kenapa kamu tidak lepas saja sinuwun..biarkan lewat, wong kamu tahu siapa dia , ngerti nggak kowe sopo sinuwun?" Komisaris tak menurunkan nada bicaranya.

" Siap pak , beliau tidak bilang beliau itu siapa , beliau ngaku salah ..dan memang salah!" brigadir Royadin menjawab tegas.

"Ya tapi kan kamu mestinya ngerti siapa dia ..ojo kaku kaku , kok malah mbok tilang..ngawur ..jan ngawur….Ini bisa panjang , bisa sampai Menteri !" Derai komisaris. Saat itu kepala polisi dijabat oleh Menteri Kepolisian Negara.

Brigadir Royadin pasrah , apapun yang dia lakukan dasarnya adalah posisinya sebagai polisi , yang disumpah untuk menegakkan peraturan pada siapa saja ..memang Koppeg(keras kepala) kedengarannya.

Kepala polisi pekalongan berusaha mencari tahu dimana gerangan sinuwun , masih di Tegalkah atau tempat lain? Tujuannya cuma satu , mengembalikan rebuwes. Namun tidak seperti saat ini yang demikian mudahnya bertukar kabar , keberadaa sinuwun tak kunjung diketahui hingga beberapa hari. Pada akhirnya kepala polisi pekalongan mengutus beberapa petugas ke Jogja untuk mengembalikan rebuwes tanpa mengikut sertakan Brigadir Royadin.

Usai mendapat marah , Brigadir Royadin bertugas seperti biasa , satu minggu setelah kejadian penilangan, banyak teman temannya yang mentertawakan bahkan ada isu yang ia dengar dirinya akan dimutasi ke pinggiran kota pekalongan selatan.

Suatu sore , saat belum habis jam dinas , seorang kurir datang menghampirinya di persimpangan soko yang memintanya untuk segera kembali ke kantor. Sesampai di kantor beberapa polisi menggiringnya keruang komisaris yang saat itu tengah menggengam selembar surat.

"Royadin….minggu depan kamu diminta pindah !" lemas tubuh Royadin , ia membayangkan harus menempuh jalan menanjak dipinggir kota pekalongan setiap hari , karena mutasi ini, karena ketegasan sikapnya dipersimpangan soko .

" Siap pak !" Royadin menjawab datar.

"Bersama keluargamu semua, dibawa!" pernyataan komisaris mengejutkan , untuk apa bawa keluarga ketepi pekalongan selatan , ini hanya merepotkan diri saja.

"Saya sanggup setiap hari pakai sepeda pak komandan, semua keluarga biar tetap di rumah sekarang !" Brigadir Royadin menawar.

"Ngawur…Kamu sanggup bersepeda pekalongan – Jogja ? pindahmu itu ke jogja bukan disini, sinuwun yang minta kamu pindah tugas kesana , pangkatmu mau dinaikkan satu tingkat.!" Cetus pak komisaris , disodorkan surat yang ada digengamannya kepada brigadir Royadin.

Surat itu berisi permintaan bertuliskan tangan yang intinya : " Mohon dipindahkan brigadir Royadin ke Jogja , sebagai polisi yang tegas saya selaku pemimpin Jogjakarta akan menempatkannya di wilayah Jogjakarta bersama keluarganya dengan meminta kepolisian untuk menaikkan pangkatnya satu tingkat." Ditanda tangani sri sultan hamengkubuwono IX.


Tangan brigadir Royadin bergetar , namun ia segera menemukan jawabannya. Ia tak sangup menolak permntaan orang besar seperti sultan HB IX namun dia juga harus mempertimbangkan seluruh hidupnya di kota pekalongan .Ia cinta pekalongan dan tak ingin meninggalkan kota ini .

" Mohon bapak sampaikan ke sinuwun , saya berterima kasih, saya tidak bisa pindah dari pekalongan , ini tanah kelahiran saya , rumah saya . Sampaikan hormat saya pada beliau ,dan sampaikan permintaan maaf saya pada beliau atas kelancangan saya !" Brigadir Royadin bergetar , ia tak memahami betapa luasnya hati sinuwun Sultan HB IX , Amarah hanya diperolehnya dari sang komisaris namun penghargaan tinggi justru datang dari orang yang menjadi korban ketegasannya.

July 2010 , saat saya mendengar kepergian purnawirawan polisi Royadin kepada sang khalik dari keluarga dipekalongan , saya tak memilki waktu cukup untuk menghantar kepergiannya . Suaranya yang lirih saat mendekati akhir hayat masih saja mengiangkan cerita kebanggaannya ini pada semua sanak family yang berkumpul. Ia pergi meninggalkan kesederhanaan perilaku dan prinsip kepada keturunannya , sekaligus kepada saya selaku keponakannya. Idealismenya di kepolisian Pekalongan tetap ia jaga sampai akhir masa baktinya , pangkatnya tak banyak bergeser terbelenggu idealisme yang selalu dipegangnya erat erat yaitu ketegasan dan kejujuran .

Hormat amat sangat kepadamu Pak Royadin, Sang Polisi sejati . Dan juga kepada pahlawan bangsa Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX yang keluasan hatinya melebihi wilayah negeri ini dari sabang sampai merauke.

Source: http://idegue-network.blogspot.com/2012/01/kisah-sri-sultan-hb-ix-terkena-tilang.html

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General Manager

Posted by: Appalshop Inc.

Whitesburg, Kentucky, United States

WMMT FM/Appalshop is seeking a General Manager

WMMT's General Manager will lead the station in planning and overall direction -- preparing the annual plan and budget, supervising staff and tracking budget. S/he will be the keeper and advocate of WMMT's vision -- understanding both the guts and the soul of WMMT; articulating and advocating the station's mission locally and nationally; representing WMMT in state, regional, national discussions (especially media policy and fundraising); and leading WMMT's strategic planning and major policy decisions. The General Manager will take major responsibility for WMMT fundraising, especially with private foundations and with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

WMMT- FM/Appalshop General Manager Job Description

Administration

• As an Appalshop Project Director, responsible for preparing annual program plan and budget
• Monitor budget, income and expenses; ensure annual audit is carried out
• Oversee station operations
• See that grant requirements are fulfilled and reports are timely

Government Relations

• Corporation for Public Broadcasting reporting and relations. PTFP reporting and relations, and others as applicable.
• Responsible for FCC compliance

Fundraising

• Primary fundraiser for station operations.
• Participate in Appalshop development efforts
• Primary grant writer for WMMT
• Responsible for major gifts campaigns with assistance from Development Director
• Participate in on air fund drives along with staff

Community Relations

• Primary spokesperson for WMMT in media and at public functions
• Maintain communication and work with WMMT's Community Advisory Board for fundraising and special projects
• Participate in producing Bluegrass Express Live with Bluegrass Express Live committee

Personnel responsibilities

• General supervision of staff
• Develop job descriptions; hire and train staff and contractors
• Approve vacations, personal leave and compensatory time
• Resolve grievances as needed or refer to Appalshop management

General responsibilities

• Represent WMMT and articulate station's mission locally and nationally
• Lead station strategic planning
• Lead weekly staff meetings

Minimum Qualifications:
• A strong commitment to improve WMMT's financial well-being as well as its image and visibility throughout our broadcast region

• A passion for the value of a community-based radio station

• Expertise in revenue generation through fund-raising (foundation, individual, major gifts, etc.) and other revenue generating opportunities

• Experience in successful event planning and execution

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to work with and motivate team members

• Excellent organizational skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other standard office systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in public radio management

• A thorough knowledge of the operation of a radio station and be conversant with FCC rules and regulations

• Experience creating budgets and familiarity with other financial documents

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

04 Jan, 2012
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