End of the world on 12/21/12? Not just yet, says the Vatican's top astronomer. (+video)

The director of the Vatican Observatory dismissed talk of a Mayan doomsday on Dec. 21, 2012, saying that the end of the Earth, if it happens, is billions of years away.

By Nick Squires,?Correspondent / December 20, 2012

A Mayan dancer performs at the Xcaret Eco Theme Park on the outskirts of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, on Wednesday. Although some say the Mayan calendar predicts the end of the world on Dec. 21, 2012, the Vatican's top astronomer is rather dubious.

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Why NASA agrees with The Vatican: There is no 12-21-12 Mayan doomsday

But while the idea that Earth could be shattered into a billion pieces by some sort of interplanetary cataclysm has worried millions of people around the world, the Holy See's chief astronomer suggests that life as we know it is unlikely to come to an end quite so soon.

In an editorial in the Vatican's official daily newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano ? in an issue whose front-page article was entitled??The end is not nigh ? at least for now? ? Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, the?director of the Vatican Observatory, criticized "pseudo-prophecies" about the end of the Universe.??

?In the media and on the internet there is a great deal of talk of the end of the world, which the Mayan calendar supposedly?predicted for Dec 21. If you do a search on Google, you get 40 million results on the topic,? wrote Father Funes, a Jesuit priest from Argentina.

A 5,125-year cycle known in the Mayan calendar as the Long Count comes to an end on Friday and has been widely interpreted by cultists, New Age disciples, and believers in the esoteric as heralding the destruction of the planet.

But in a lengthy discourse on astronomy and Christian belief, he said it was ?not even worth discussing the scientific basis of these claims."

He acknowledged that the universe was slowly expanding, but that the destruction of the Earth ? if it ever happens ? will not occur for billions of years.

In any case, he said, Christians subscribe to the ?fundamental conviction that death is not the last word.?

Four hundred years after the Roman Catholic Church put Galileo on trial for heresy based on his belief that the Earth revolved around the Sun and not the other way round, the Vatican is rather more forgiving of the science of astronomy.

Its observatory is at Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the pope, which lies in the hills outside Rome. One of the oldest astronomical research institutes in the world, it also has a research facility hosted by the Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

Funes, who has a master?s degree in astronomy from the National University of Cordoba in Argentina as well as degrees in philosophy and theology, was made director of the observatory in 2006.

He has not been reluctant to take modern science into account when considering religious tenets. In an interview in 2008, he said it was possible that intelligent forms of life could exist on other planets in the solar system.

Aliens would still be God?s creatures, he said, in an article in L?Osservatore Romano headlined?"The extraterrestrial is my brother." The notion did not necessarily contradict the teachings of the Catholic Church, he said, arguing that to dismiss the possibility of alien life would be to underestimate God?s creative powers.

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AP sources: Reid won't be back as Eagles' coach

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid walks on the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, right, shakes hands with New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 42-7. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) ? Andy Reid is out after 14 years coaching the Philadelphia Eagles, three people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press following Sunday's 42-7 season-ending loss to the New York Giants.

Reid is scheduled to meet with owner Jeffrey Lurie on Monday to discuss his future and an official announcement will come afterward, according to one person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because a final agreement hasn't been reached. That person says there's a chance Reid might remain with the team in some capacity.

Reid is due to make $6 million in 2013 in the final year of his contract. He said he wants to coach next year, but it's possible Lurie could persuade him to take a season off and perhaps help out in the front office in an "advisory" role.

Eagles spokesman Derek Boyko denied several reports that Lurie has already fired Reid, saying it's "absolutely, 100 percent" untrue.

The Eagles (4-12) finished their worst season under Reid by losing 11 of their last 12 games. They missed the playoffs two straight years for the first time under Reid.

After the ugly loss to the Giants (9-7), Reid sounded like a man who knew he was going to lose his job.

"We weren't very good," Reid said. "That's my responsibility and I take complete blame for it."

Asked if he wants to return in 2013, Reid said: "I'm all in."

Lurie said after the Eagles went 8-8 in 2011 that he considered firing Reid. He gave him another chance, but said before this season that 8-8 would be "unacceptable."

"I go in eyes wide open," Reid said of his meeting with Lurie. "Either way, I understand. Whatever he chooses will be the right thing. He always does things for the best interests of the Eagles."

Reid won more games (140) than any coach in franchise history. He led the Eagles to nine playoff appearances, six division titles, five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl loss.

But he couldn't win the big one and that's how he's measured in a city that hasn't celebrated an NFL title since 1960.

The Eagles haven't won a playoff game since 2008 and took significant steps backward the last two years. They entered both seasons with high expectations only to fail miserably.

"We had quite a run," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said.

Players said they expect changes, but continued to support Reid.

"He's a great man and I love him to death," said quarterback Michael Vick, who could've played his last game with the Eagles. "I wish I could've done more. A lot of players wish they could've done more. Coaches can't play the games."

The Eagles talked all week about wanting to win one for Reid. Instead, they suffered another embarrassing loss to cap a dismal season.

"We came, we stunk it up and we lost. It was terrible. No heart," defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins said.

Like Jenkins, Vick also questioned his teammates' desire before trying to clarify his comment.

"It's frustrating," Vick said. "It's difficult because, me, I leave it all out on the field and I give everything I got. Sometimes, I wish I could play other positions, but I can't."

Vick was 19 of 35 for 197 yards, one TD and one interception in his first game since Nov. 11. He missed the previous six games, sitting out the first five with a concussion and then being inactive last week. Vick only got the start because rookie Nick Foles broke his hand.

Vick is due to earn about $16 million next year, but the Eagles can release him without taking a financial hit. He wants to be a starter and is unsure whether he even wants to come back.

"I don't know. I have to take time to think about everything that's happened," Vick said.

This already was a difficult year for Reid. He endured a devastating loss weeks before the season opener when his oldest son, Garrett Reid, died at training camp after a long battle with drug addiction.

In October, Reid fired close friend and longtime assistant Juan Castillo, who was in his second season as defensive coordinator after coaching the offensive line for 13 years. He later fired defensive-line coach Jim Washburn.

After beating the defending Super Bowl champion Giants on Sept. 30, the Eagles lost eight straight games ? their worst losing streak in 42 years.

Before coming to Philadelphia, Reid was an offensive assistant for six seasons under Mike Holmgren in Green Bay and was instrumental in Brett Favre's growth. Reid inherited a team that went 3-13 under Ray Rhodes in 1998 and was a laughingstock in the NFL. He was an unpopular choice among fans in Philadelphia. But Reid won them over quickly by turning the Eagles into a playoff team in just his second season.

Reid drafted Donovan McNabb with the No. 2 pick in the 1999 draft and developed him into a six-time Pro Bowl quarterback. Reid and McNabb guided the Eagles to five straight playoff appearances from 2000-04. They went to the NFC title game four consecutive years, finally winning one in January 2005 over the Atlanta Falcons. But the Eagles lost to the New England Patriots 24-21 in the Super Bowl, and have missed the playoffs in four of the last eight years.

Reid's tenure in Philadelphia included several controversial decisions. He brought in star wide receiver Terrell Owens here in 2004, finally giving McNabb a legitimate target. T.O. had an outstanding year, overcame a late-season injury and returned to have an excellent game in the Super Bowl. But Owens feuded with management and McNabb the next season and Reid kicked him off the team in November 2005.

In 2009, Reid and Lurie gave Vick a second chance in the NFL after the former star quarterback had spent 18 months in federal prison for dogfighting charges. Vick took over as the starter in 2010, had a remarkable season and led the Eagles to the NFC East title.

The decision to switch Castillo from offense to defense may have been Reid's worst mistake. The unusual move was heavily criticized and contributed to the defense's collapse.

"I'll always put it on the players," Jenkins said. "Coaches can only do so much. Players have to step up and make plays."

Reid's stoic personality and bland news conferences annoyed fans and even some members of the media. He refused to call out players and always took the blame after each loss, saying he had to "do a better job" and "put players in better position to perform."

While that didn't make him popular outside the locker room, Reid was respected by his players. They supported him to the end.

"He's a great coach, a great person. I love the guy," safety Kurt Coleman said.

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Succeed At Losing Weight With These Great Tips! | reflexvision.net

It is important to eat at the same time each day. This consistency will help your body get used to when the next food is coming, so you will be less apt to desire snacks between the meals. If you need to snack, follow a schedule too. Having a schedule will help reduce overeating and will improve organization.

TIP! Monitor your calorie intake. You can do this in a blank spiral notebook that will not cost much money to buy.

With such a wide variety of advice on losing weight out there, it is easy to get confused or overwhelmed. Start slowly and take things gradually. The following are some easy weight loss tips that will help you get started without leaving you feeling overwhelmed.

Try working out with a buddy so that they can help you remain on the right track. Exercise together, share your struggles and successes together, and celebrate together when you reach a milestone. If you are accountable to your partner, it will be more difficult to skip a workout or eat a slice of cake.

TIP! Celebrate the small things; if you reach a smaller milestone, enjoy that moment. You can buy a small gift or do something special that you have fun doing but don?t regularly get to do.

Clench your back and stomach muscles as you walk, and make an effort to maintain it as long as you can. After a period of doing this, stop and start all over again. This will help your posture and improve your overall tone ? even your gluteus maximus.

When you are losing weight, pay close attention to your portion sizes. A good guideline for meat portions is three ounces or about what would fit in the palm of one hand. Studies have demonstrated that those who pay close attention to their portions tend to shed the most pounds overall.

Mufa Foods

Unused calories do not just go away, they are stored as fat. You shouldn?t eat if you are ready to sleep or are being lazy. Eat when you will be exercising or moving around to help your body burn off the calories. This is a way you can ensure your calories will be used up.

TIP! Cleaning your house daily is a good way to help keep those pounds off. Cleaning your house by using a fast paced technique with no breaks in between different chores can be a great work out.

To boost the chances of successful and healthy weight loss, learn which foods belong to the MUFA group. The acronym MUFA means ?monounsaturated fatty acids?. These include a variety of nuts, butters, and oils. MUFA foods will let you lose weight and they also have a lot more health benefits associated with them. Use MUFA foods appropriately in your diet.

Doing cardiovascular activities is the best way to lose weight in a short amount of time. Weight training is important for building muscle tone and shapely muscles, but cardio exercise is responsible for fat burning and weight loss. If you are looking to lose weight, you should focus on getting your heart pumping instead of toning muscle.

TIP! You can find ads from grocery stores online in order to save money while grocery shopping. By doing this you can get great prices possible on things like meat, vegetables and fruit.

Eating leftovers is wonderful for losing weight. When you make a healthy supper, make a bit extra to have for the next day?s lunch. You can create many different meals by making sandwiches with your leftovers. Leftovers will let you make healthy lunches without extra fuss.

Refrain from wearing loose fitting clothing during the course of the day. Loose clothing may seem like the most comfortable way to go, but it can also allow you to ignore a weight problem. Wearing clothes that fits will help keep you aware of the weight you?re trying to lose.

TIP! Drinking water can help you achieve your weight loss goals. When you drink cold water, it begins to cool your body.

Controlling the amount of food you eat is more important than watching the number of calories in every meal. Now a days people become obsessed with the chemistry of ingredients in food. There does not seem to be a lot of discussion on portion sizes. It so simple to make your diet better, just eat a little less.

Always consult a nutritionist when thinking about embarking on your own weight loss diet. Everyone has a different body type, so something that worked for one person might not work for the other. Help is one of the best ways to support your weight loss program.

Drink water before every meal. Don?t let yourself get too hungry as this can cause you to overeat too.

Try eating filling, but low calorie, foods. Eating something like soup or salad before the main course will have you ingesting fewer calories. Be sure to drink unsweetened beverages such as coffee, iced tea or water before and during meals to feel more satisfied.

TIP! Aim to become friends with healthy and fit people. They can serve as the model body for you to aspire to look like.

Partnering with another person is one of the most effective ways to stick with your fitness program. Knowing another person who has goals similar to yours, participates in the same workouts and follows a similar diet can really keep you dedicated. You can support each other, motivate each other, and help each other through rough patches.

There are some really good reasons why you need plenty of protein in your daily diet. The first reason is because protein does not add excess pounds like carbohydrates do, and the second more important reason is that it is required to build muscles. Having a larger muscle mass causes you to burn fat faster.

Weight Loss

A great tip that could help you in losing weight is to take multivitamins. When you diet, there are many foods that are rich in vitamins that you eliminate. Taking a multivitamin ensures you get all the essential vitamins you need to stay healthy.

TIP! Try to keep the conversation going when eating at a restaurant. The more you talk, the less you?ll eat.

Try gradual and slow weight loss if your goal is to make it permanent. You may feel good seeing fast weight loss, but dropping pounds fast is typically due to water weight and this weight loss is not going to stick. Avoid the temptation to fall for the scams all over the market and focus on losing weight slowly and safely.

Green tea is a great alternative to soda, that will help promote your weight loss. You may enjoy drinking it with a touch of honey or another organic sweetening agent. Healthy black tea is another option. There are antioxidants in it that can help cleanse your system and boost your immunity.

TIP! To maintain good health, eat smaller meal portions. Studies have proven that a diet of smaller meals throughout the day will help to keep you healthy, and maintain your desired body weight.

Avoid all soda. It may be sweet, but it isn?t good for you or your weight. Chose a bottle of water instead as a simple way to help increase your weight loss. If you still feel the need to have a sweet beverage, try fresh-squeezed natural fruit juices instead.

Avoid weight gain at work. It?s common for jobs to involve very little or no physical activity. Instead of summoning a minion to deliver a document to a coworker, get some exercise and do it yourself. Not only will you feel better, but you will be able to maintain a healthier weight as well.

TIP! Find a weight loss buddy. Allying yourself with a family member or friend who also wants to lose weight gives you someone who can hold you accountable for your decisions and keep you company while you exercise.

Learn to decipher food labels. Fat-free does not mean healthy. It may contain a large amount of calories and sugar, both of which are things you should avoid. Makes sure you read the nutrition label to know exactly what is going in your body.

Try to eat a little slower so your stomach is able to catch up. Try chewing food longer, taking smaller bites and involving yourself in some dinner conversation as you enjoy your meal. This helps your stomach get full quicker, which in turn, you end up eating less and not stuffing yourself.

Give yourself rewards. If you?re following your diet, it?s fine to occasionally treat yourself to a single cookie or a bottle of your favorite beer. This does not indicate that you are no longer dieting. This just means you are sticking to your weight loss routine and meeting your goals. Bear in mind, it is possible to over-reward yourself. Be prudent. This diet is about a lifestyle, not punishing yourself.

It is important that you eliminate all negative phrases from your mind. You need to have a positive outlook if you want to be successful. Believe in yourself by repeating positive thoughts in your mind.

Once you?ve eaten your breakfast, try only drinking water throughout the day. Water is an excellent choice because you are not adding calories, fat, and sugar to your diet. You will be exercising and losing water so it has to be replenished. To shed weight successfully, you should drink only water following breakfast.

Try to refrain from working out all the time when trying to lose weight. If you don?t like to exercise, this is especially important. Instead, trick yourself by doing enjoyable activities like throwing a football, walking the dog or even going on nature walks. These will help burn off the weight and will not feel like work.

It can?t get much easier than that. Stay educated in order to maintain motivation. A sleeker and healthier body is great motivation. You may find out a good routine that works perfectly for you, keeping you from being overwhelmed.

Source: http://reflexvision.net/succeed-at-losing-weight-with-these-great-tips/

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Founded by Communication Designer Aritz Bermudez in the beginning of 2012, CreativeFarm is a creative boutique born as a response to the Guatemalan trend of creating steril and banal advertising.
Understanding the implications of global culture that begin to displace the old methods of marketing and having a clear conviction in keeping up with new trends in music, art, film, television and photography, among others, CREATIVE FARM is the creative agency of this new decade.

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Did This Elephant Actually Eat This Poor Tourist's iPhone?

Imagine you're out sight-seeing in Thailand. Whoa! Elephants! Better catch some video with your iPhone. Really hold it out there for a good shot when, haha, he's touching it with his trunk! Aaaand it's gone. Sure, it'd be equal parts hilarious and a bummer if it actually happened, and while that's what this video shows, it's probably (unfortunately) bogus. More »

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SBA Loan | FinanceDogma - Finance, loans, creditcard and mortgages

SBA Loan

The U.S. Small Business Administration was created by congress in 1953 to encourage the growth of commerce and aid in the forming of new businesses enterprises and to help with growth of existing enterprises. It acts in a way as a liason between congress and small businesses

The SBA loan program is a program that helps guarantee up to 85% of the loan amount. You still get the loan through the bank, only you have the SBA as a guarantor.. You might try to go to the bank and get a loan yourself first, and if you are turned down, ask if they would reconsider your request under the SBA loan guarantee program.

You may want to look into sba preferred and certified lending institutions.

You can approach the sba at any size or stage of small business development.

The SBA may take up to 10 days to process your application. Some of the main factors include collateral. If you don?t have colloateral, you won?t necessarily be rejected, but collateral is a very important factor in all loans.

To be eligible for the sba loan program a business must be operated for profit and must not exceed certain company size standards.

You can get a lot of business information at the local SBxA office and may even be able to find mentors with ?SCORE? ? The Service Corps of Retired Executives which provides free counseling to small business owners.

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Android-powered Ouya console now shipping to 1,200 developers [video]

Producers of Katie Holmes's Broadway play Dead Accounts, a dark family comedy by Theresa Rebeck, have announced that the show will be closing nearly two months early, wrapping up on January 6 instead of the planned February 24. Obviously the press release about the matter doesn't mention any reasons, but we can assume the show is closing because of poor ticket sales. January is a notoriously difficult frozen tundra for many a Broadway show to traverse, and Dead Accounts just didn't have it. So the cast is being spared the agony of trying. ...

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AccessReel Reviews - Wreck-It Ralph | AccessReel.com

A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfil his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.

Wreck-It Ralph (Reilly) is the bad guy in an old school 8-bit video arcade game called Fix-It Felix Junior. The premise of the game is straightforward; there is an apartment complex filled with ?Nicelanders? who are terrorised whenever Ralph wrecks the building, however Fix-It Felix (McBrayer) and his magic hammer soon reconstruct it.

Although Ralph and the other characters are only playing roles and the game is their ?day-job?, somehow he can?t find acceptance from the apartment dwellers. He goes to a support group for video game villains to help him deal with his feelings. When Fix-It Felix and Wreck-It Ralph have their joint birthday (the game turns 30), the fact he continues to be shunned by the other characters in the game, causes Ralph to leave and look for somewhere he can be a hero.

All the games are situated in Litwak?s Arcade. This is a world that has a Grand Central Station where the commuting characters converge. There are rules and checks to prevent characters from simply entering other games, but Ralph manages to sneak into a first-person shooter and a kart-racing game. While traversing these new games, he inadvertently creates a problem that could bring about a permanent end to all the games in the arcade. Ralph has to find a way to undo the damage he?s done.

Director Rich Moore?s WRECK-IT RALPH is an attempt to create an animated feature that is the gaming equivalent of a TOY STORY.? Old School gamers will enjoy the many appearances of characters like Q-bert and the Street Fighter franchise. In this way, the movie is also reminiscent of WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT; we are allowed to enter the off-duty world of characters that are made to entertain us, but have a secret life of their own. WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT used a detective story as a framework; WRECK IT RALPH develops into more of a buddy-movie adventure.

Ralph encounters Vanellope von Schweetz (Silverman) a glitch who isn?t supposed to be part of the game she is in. They form a reluctant alliance. Meanwhile Fix-It Felix searches for Ralph because he recognises that without him, their game cannot exist. The tough-talking Sergeant Calhoun (Lynch) from the first person shooter also becomes involved in the hunt for Ralph. It is notable that the four leads all have considerable comic chops and this keeps the performances funny and lively. Ralph, Felix, Vanelope and Calhoun are also partially modelled on the voice talent, although John C. Reilly?s hands are probably smaller in real life.

There is a definite attempt at bringing some gender balance to the story telling with two male characters and two female characters as leads. There?s even an interesting commentary about Disney princesses right at the very end, which seemed a little awkward to me, but clearly the Mouse House is aware that not everyone loves the princess concept.

Interestingly, of the 170 plus game characters that can apparently be found in the movie, there is a skew to ones from older games. This may simply reflect the video arcade setting. Director Moore says that licensing considerations or mere fan service didn?t drive him. Apparently, the team couldn?t come up with a Mario gag that was relevant, so left the popular character out. Word is the sequel will deal more with PC and console gaming.

The story moves quickly and the set pieces are brilliantly animated. There are many gaming in-jokes that older viewers can enjoy as the brightly coloured story whizzes by. WRECK IT RALPH is aimed at a family audience and both kids and their parents should be entertained by this funny, lightweight concoction.

WRECK IT RALPH is in cinemas now.? It runs for 108 minutes. I rated it 3.5/5.

• ?Listen to the AccessReel interview with Rich Moore here

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Prospecting to FSBO Sellers | Thoughts on Real Estate Marketing...

Most homeowners trying to sell by owner really do need your help, they just don?t realize it yet.

At first, they think going the FSBO route will save them money ? and that it will be easy.

You, as a professional real estate agent, know better. But you can?t just insult those FSBO sellers by telling them they have no idea what they?re getting into. If you want to gain their trust ? and their listing ? you need to take a gentler approach.

Start by stopping by to get acquainted. Ask if you could see the house ? and ask if they?d be willing to work with you if you had a potential buyer. Then thank them for talking with you and tell them you have some free information that would be helpful to them, and ask their permission to send it.

See if they?d like the information via postal mail, or if they?d prefer email. If email is the choice, be sure to tell them who to watch for in their? ?from? line.

Then start mailing, and don?t stop with just one or two letters. Trust is a fragile thing, and it takes time to develop. Remember that saving money may not be the homeowner?s only motivation. They may be going FSBO because of a bad experience with an agent who took their listing, then forgot all about them. Their attitude toward agents may be one of negativity.

So get ready to stay in touch until they list, tell you to go away, or actually sell the house themselves. (NAR says that about 10% of homes sold in 2011 were FSBO, so it does happen.)

The For Sale By Owner Letter Set I offer on my prospecting letters page includes two ?give-away? items you can use at different stages in your relationship. The first is a ?Getting Started? report. It gives hints on determining the proper price, gathering the necessary forms, taking safety precautions, etc. The second is the same kind of checklist that you?d give any seller ? things to do to get the house ready for market.

Letters 1 through 10 expand on the items listed in the getting started report. Each letter offers a little advice and perhaps a little warning. For instance, the letter that mentions the title report warns that they need to contact the title company and get this ahead of time, because sometimes unexpected clouds on the title can delay (and kill) a sale.

While the letters do indicate your willingness to help, none of them shouts ?You?re wasting your time, list with me today!? The whole point of the letters is to gain that homeowner?s trust while you show them that you DO know your business. Right now you?re paying attention to them and being helpful ? and that?s a good indication of how you?ll behave should they decide to list with you.

Depending upon the time you have to devote to prospecting for FSBO?s, you can call a day or so after you?ve sent a message ? just to ask if they have any questions. And if you happen to be in their neighborhood with a few minutes time to spare, you can stop in to ask how things are going.

At some point you will probably hear some uncertainty in their voice ? and that might be the time to say ?Would you like me to take over this chore for you??

One thing you shouldn?t do ? and you may disagree with me ? is offer a market analysis before they?ve indicated a willingness to list with you. In fact, if you believe price is the primary reason why their home has not sold, you probably shouldn?t do it until after the listing is signed.

If you have the time and like to write, you can write a FSBO prospecting letter set yourself. If not, my set of 10 letters plus the special report and checklist is only $97.

You can use it as I?ve described, AND you can use it via a capture form on your website. Put it in a sidebar, or write a whole page about selling as a FSBO. Include a little bit of advice, then offer the special report.

You might even title the page something like ?Why FSBO homes sell for less than listed homes.? Then quote the NAR statistics, which say: ?The typical FSBO home sold for $150,000 compared to $215,000 for agent-assisted home sales.? (For this and more statistics from NAR, go here.)

If you do decide to write your own set, do make the time to write all the letters before you start using them. You know how busy life can become when you?re showing homes, listing homes, and working to get transactions to closing. If you put off writing the follow-up letters, chances are that your plans to follow up faithfully could get derailed.

Wishing you success, and dozens of good new listings in 2013!

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White House meeting a last stab at a fiscal deal

President Barack Obama waves to reporters as he steps off the Marine One helicopter and walks on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, as he returns early from his Hawaii vacation for meetings on the fiscal cliff. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Barack Obama waves to reporters as he steps off the Marine One helicopter and walks on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, as he returns early from his Hawaii vacation for meetings on the fiscal cliff. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

House Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer of Md., pauses during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, where he urged House Republicans to end the pro forma session and call the House back into legislative session to negotiate a solution to the fiscal cliff. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. walks to the Senate floor on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Amid partisan bluster, top members of Congress and President Barack Obama were holding out slim hopes for a limited fiscal deal before the new year. But even as congressional leaders prepared to convene at the White House, there were no signs that legislation palatable to both sides was taking shape.

The Friday afternoon meeting among congressional leaders and the president ? their first since Nov. 16 ? stood as a make-or-break moment for negotiations to avoid across-the-board first of the year tax increases and deep spending cuts.

Obama called for the meeting as top lawmakers alternately cast blame on each other while portraying themselves as open to a reasonable last-minute bargain.

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid all but conceded that any effort at this late date was a long shot. "I don't know timewise how it can happen now," he said.

For Obama, the 11th-hour scramble represented a test of how he would balance the strength derived from his re-election with his avowed commitment to compromise. Despite early talk of a grand bargain between Obama and House Speaker John Boehner that would reduce deficits by more than $2 trillion, the expectations were now far less ambitious.

Although there were no guarantees of a deal, Republicans and Democrats said privately that any agreement would likely include an extension of middle-class tax cuts with increased rates at upper incomes, an Obama priority that was central to his re-election campaign. The deal would also likely put off the scheduled spending cuts. Such a year-end bill could also include an extension of expiring unemployment benefits, a reprieve for doctors who face a cut in Medicare payments and possibly a short-term measure to prevent dairy prices from soaring, officials said.

To get there, Obama and Reid would have to propose a package that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell would agree not to block with procedural steps that require 60 votes to overcome.

Speaking on the Senate floor Thursday, McConnell cautioned: "Republicans aren't about to write a blank check for anything the Democrats put forward just because we find ourselves at the edge of the cliff."

Nevertheless, he said he told Obama in a phone call late Wednesday that "we're all happy to look at whatever he proposes."

If a deal were to pass the Senate, Boehner would have to agree to take it to the floor in the Republican-controlled House.

Boehner discussed the fiscal cliff with Republican members in a conference call Thursday and advised them that the House would convene Sunday evening. Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., an ally of the speaker, said Boehner told the lawmakers that "he didn't really intend to put on the floor something that would pass with all the Democratic votes and few of the Republican votes."

But Cole did not rule out Republican support for some increase in tax rates, noting that Boehner had amassed about 200 Republican votes for a plan last week to raise rates on Americans earning $1 million or more. Boehner ultimately did not put the plan to a House floor vote in the face of opposition from Republican conservatives and a unified Democratic caucus.

"The ultimate question is whether the Republican leaders in the House and Senate are going to push us over the cliff by blocking plans to extend tax cuts for the middle class," White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer said. "Ironically, in order to protect tax breaks for millionaires, they will be responsible for the largest tax increase in history."

Boehner, McConnell, Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi are all scheduled to attend Friday's White House meeting with Obama. Vice President Joe Biden will also participate in the meeting, the White House said.

Despite the urgency to act, the rhetoric Thursday was quarrelsome and personal.

The House of Representatives is "being operated with a dictatorship of the speaker," Reid said on the Senate floor. He attributed Boehner's reluctance to put a version of Senate bill that raised tax rates on incomes above $250,000 for couples to fears he could lose his re-election as speaker next week.

"Harry Reid should talk less and legislate more if he wants to avert the fiscal cliff," countered Brendan Buck, a spokesman for Boehner.

If a deal is not possible, it should become evident at Friday's White House meeting. If that occurs, Obama and the leaders would leave the resolution to the next Congress to address in January.

Such a delay could unnerve the stock market, which performed erratically Thursday amid the developments in Washington. Economists say that if the tax increases are allowed to hit most Americans and if the spending cuts aren't scaled back, the recovering but fragile economy could sustain a traumatizing shock.

But a sentiment is taking hold that despite a black eye to its image, Congress could weather the fiscal cliff without significant economic consequences if it acts decisively next month.

"Going over is likely because at this point both sides probably see a better deal on the other side of the cliff," Jared Bernstein, Biden's former economic adviser, wrote in a blog post Thursday.

By letting current tax cuts expire and rise, Bernstein and others say, Republicans would be voting to lower taxes next month, even if not for all taxpayers. Democrats ? and Obama ? would be in a stronger position to demand that taxpayers above the $250,000 threshold pay higher taxes, instead of the $400,000 threshold that Obama proposed in his latest offer to Boehner.

And the debate over spending cuts, including changes to politically sensitive entitlement programs such as Medicare, would have to start anew.

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Associated Press writers Alan Fram, Charles Babington and David Espo contributed to this report.

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Planning to hire a coach?

From time to time, managers and advisors consider the option of hiring a performance, business, or referral coach. Unless the conditions are right, an investment in coaching can be a waste of money. So, in this article we will discuss when you should hire a coach?

? When not to hire a coach

1. When the advisor or manager is unclear on what he or she wants to accomplish. Without clear objectives, you can't determine which coach or if coaching process is a good fit. Before considering a performance coach, identify specifically the areas you want to strengthen. Then prioritize those in the order of potential payback.

2. When you are in the middle of an intensive skill-building program from the home, office or other source. You can't effectively execute several initiatives at the same time. Advisors, who are in the first year or two in a new career and involved in an intensive training program, should look first to maximize what is being offered by the program.

3. When you are undergoing significant personal change or trauma. If your family member is facing a serious medical challenge or dealing with an issue like divorce, it is extremely difficult to focus your energies on making habit or systems changes in your business. Implementing change and driving business growth require focus and energy. A performance or business coach is not the right resource during times of personal trauma. At these times, a psychologist or family counselor is a better fit.

4. "To fix your business" or to "fix the advisor". No coach can force an advisor to make changes. No one coaching organization is the 'total' answer. The advisor needs to approach the coach with a sincere desire to improve, a willingness to change, and a commitment to address specific skills or business areas.

5. While looking for a miracle to save a sinking career. Coaches are not miracle workers. Some coaches have strong processes and systems that can upgrade performance. They can teach skills and help develop effective marketing strategies. However, coaches can not save someone who is not a good fit for the business.

? When hiring a coach can be profitable?

1. When you (or your advisor) are clear about the areas you want to strengthen. At this point, you (or the advisor) can better assess which coaching process and organization is a good fit for your needs.

2. When you are ready to make a commitment to upgrade. Timing is a legitimate factor. To get maximum value from a development process, you must be ready to commit time and energy - not just money.

3. When you feel that the coach's process fits how you learn and change. If you are a person who prefers to implement things one-step-at-a-time, do not select a boot camp program where you attend for several days and then you are left on your own to execute. If on-going accountability is helpful to you, select a coaching process with frequent meetings on a regular schedule.

4. When you want specific expertise in a priority skill or business area (e.g. get referrals, increase marketing effectiveness, selling skills or technology)

5. When your skills or results are not improving at the rate you desire.

6. When you feel a need for accountability beyond that available in your organization

7. When you want an independent assessment of your business or skills or feel the need for a different perspective than what is offered internally.

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Condo Rentals Can Benefit Your Health

Getting out of town can be beneficial for your health, especially if your condo rentals are in a peaceful location. Living in an urban environment can be exciting. There may be lots to see and do, scads of employment opportunities, but most cities are lacking views of nature. Nature deficit has been shown to contribute to depression, anxiety, and suppressed immune functioning. It?s okay to live in the hustle and bustle of the city, as long as you head out into natural settings on a regular basis. Leasing a condominium on the beach or in the mountains can lead to increased well-being.

Physical health can be improved when steps are taken to lower cortisol surges in the body. As humans, we need a certain amount of this hormone. It is released by the adrenal glands to lessen pain, give temporarily increased memory functioning, and give bursts of energy in emergencies. Unfortunately, too much cortisol, the fight or flight hormone, can harm your body. If your bodily systems think you?re always under attack, problems can occur. Some examples include decreased muscle mass, thinning of bones, lack of thyroid function, fuzzy thinking, high blood pressure, and heart disease. By getting out of urban craziness for a week or so on a regular basis, your systems can settle down again as you chill in your vacation condo. Rentals are available for days, weeks, or seasons.

Mental and emotional well-being is at least as important as physical health. Because of the mind-body connection, everything?s connected anyway so will affect each other. If you feel physically ill, you may get depressed. If you?re anxious, your stomach may hurt, and so on. Many individuals suffer from depression and anxiety in the rush of the modern world. By heading to a natural setting, moods can be shifted and vacationers can become centered once again. By leasing a condominium on a regular basis, you will counteract the unpleasant side effects of residing in a frantic city environment. When your trip is over, you can re-enter the fray of traffic and deadlines with some inner peace.

There are lots of condo rentals available in a variety of places; all individuals have to do is ask around and take a look to see what appeals to them. Many investors purchase real estate at the beach or in the peaceful pine trees specifically for providing seasonal respites to vacationers. Some of the best ways to find lodging in nature to chill out in is by asking friends, family members, co-workers, and perusing the internet. Online, you can find out a slew of information about lodging prices, amenities, and availability of various vacation spots. It?s wise to check out reviews, the weather during different seasons, restaurants, and activities in the area. Some individuals prefer going to the same favorite location every year while others like variety so try different spots. Whatever the preferences, as long as they get out of town and out into nature, individuals can have a healthier life.

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UK on track to hit 2020 green energy targets - DECC

LONDON (Reuters) - The UK is on track to meet its 2020 renewable energy targets after low-carbon electricity generation grew more than a quarter in the year to end-June 2012, thanks largely to new solar and offshore wind projects, a government report said.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said renewable energy accounted for over 10 percent of total electricity supplied in the 12 months to end-June.

Renewable power output grew 27 percent from July 2011, according to the UK's latest Renewable Energy Roadmap status report released on Thursday.

"Renewable energy is increasingly powering the UK's grid, and the economy too," Energy Secretary Edward Davey, who heads DECC, said in a statement that accompanied the report.

"It's a fantastic achievement that more than 10 percent of our power now comes from renewables, given the point from which we started," he said.

Britain has a target to produce 15 percent of its energy, including electricity, heat and transport, from renewable sources by 2020 in a bid to cut climate-warming emissions.

This means that 30 percent of the UK's electricity must come from renewables by the end of the decade, the government said, with wind playing a leading role.

"Right now, getting new infrastructure investment into the economy is crucial to driving growth and supporting jobs across the country ... I am determined that we get ahead in the global race on renewables and build on the big-money investments we've seen this year," Davey said.

DECC has identified around 12.7 billion pounds ($20.6 billion) of confirmed and planned renewable investment by companies between April 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012, potentially creating around 22,800 jobs.

The department, which expects the growth in renewables to continue or accelerate, predicts the industry will support 400,000 direct jobs by 2020, up from around 110,000 jobs currently.

Government subsidies have played a key role in encouraging investment, however, and economic difficulties have put pressure on support schemes.

Government departments have reined in spending, though officials say the falling costs of the technology mean that less support is required to encourage take-up.

Offshore wind power capacity grew by 60 percent to 2.5 gigawatts (GW), while onshore wind grew by 24 percent to 5.3 GW, according to figures in the Renewable Energy Roadmap report.

Solar photovoltaics recorded the highest growth with an increase of five and a half times to 1.4 GW in capacity by the end of June 2012, the report said.

Industry group RenewableUK welcomed the findings of the report.

"The update is spot on. It highlights the sector's dynamic growth and the healthy pipeline of wind, wave and tidal projects to come," RenewableUK Deputy Chief Executive Maf Smith said.

"It's right to note that costs are falling steadily, so renewables will continue to offer even better value for money for all of us," he said, adding that it will help stabilise the price of energy.

In November, Britain set out plans to triple support for low-carbon power generation by 2020 in order to help replace ageing fossil fuel power plants with less polluting alternatives.

The outlay will be clawed back through higher energy bills.

Under the agreed Levy Control Framework, spending on low-carbon power generation will increase to 7.6 billion pounds a year in real terms by 2020, from the current 2.35 billion pounds, to reduce dependence on gas.

($1 = 0.6180 British pounds)

(Reporting by Oleg Vukmanovic; editing by Jane Baird)

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Think you are the only person in the universe dealing with adult acne? Well, you?ve got company. Clinical acne affects?45% of women ages 21 to 30, 26% of women ages 31 to 40, and 12% of women ages 41 to 50, according to a study by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Why do blemishes continue to linger post-puberty? Stress, hormones, cosmetics, and interestingly, diet have been speculated as potential causes. While the link between food and acne is still controversial?studies linking diet to acne are small and not conclusive?dietary changes may help; they seemed to work for me.

After suffering a severe and persistent bout of acne during college, I began researching alternative treatment methods and stumbled upon several small studies and natural healing books that discussed how changing your diet could help acne. Frustrated and willing to try anything, I adjusted my diet. I cut back on dairy, sugar, and wheat, and ate more raw fruits and vegetables. To my surprise, it really did improve the condition of my skin.

If you have blemishes way past your teenage years, try these diet tips to help calm your complexion.

Eat an avocado: A study in Lipids in Health and Disease suggested that food rich in healthy fats (think omega-3s) could help reduce acne lesions in addition to improving mental outlook. Snack on avocados, raw nuts and seeds, olives and olive oil, and fish, such as wild Alaskan salmon and sardines, to up your intake.

?Limit dairy: One hotly debated hypothesis says that dairy can aggravate acne; there are strong opinions on both sides. In the September 2011 issue of Dermatology World, the?magazine?of the American Academy of Dermatology, William Danby, MD, division of dermatology at Dartmouth Medical School, said, ?In patients who have no genetic background for acne, dairy plays no role whatsoever. It will?not give them acne. But for those who have a propensity for acne and are susceptible to the effects of dairy, it can make their acne much worse.?

For me, cutting out dairy seemed to play the biggest role in reducing my blemishes, which incidentally do run in my family. Curse you Mom and Dad! Either way, try your own personal two-week trial and see if it makes a difference for you.

?Amp up zinc:?Zinc is vital for the structure and function of cell membranes. A small Turkish study found that participants with acne were more likely to be zinc-deficient than those without acne. Good sources of zinc are meat, eggs, mushrooms, whole grain products, and oysters.

?Pick the right carbs: Refined grains and white flour in breads, pastas, bagels, and muffins can cause a quick spike in blood sugar, which may contribute to acne. On the other side, eating low glycemic index foods could improve your skin. Eat quinoa, brown rice, barley, and sweet potato to satisfy your carb cravings without aggravating your complexion.

Focus on vitamin A:?This fat-soluble vitamin is necessary for healthy skin and a study in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology suggests that vitamin A supplementation can improve acne conditions in patients. Fill up on sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, and carrots to reap the benefits.

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The actual Biology Syllabus entails of scientific phenomena specifics hence these particular 3 important objectives are crucial for the main assessment procedure. A few other reasons for assessment are to be capable of making predictions, address issues, manipulate data and locate ideal sources to get knowledge acquisition.

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How To Effectively Develop Your Personality Easily | Suave

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Each person is exclusive, so self improvement should be customized in your lifestyle. To be successful in reaching the personal development goals you place yourself, it is essential that you keep yourself well-informed and never stop learning. By reading this article, you will discover several tips which can benefit you with your own personal growth.

See what habits successful individuals have in accordance, and adopt them. Start out with the fundamentals, and use them over well as over until they become ingrained within your daily regimen. People point out that it takes A three week period for any habit to stick, and so do have pride in yourself and working on it.

When confronted with depression, dieting that also includes more advanced carbohydrates is much better. Unless you get enough complex carbs, you may be low on serotonin. Raw vegetables together with fruits and veggies, grain and nuts are great causes of complex carbohydrates.

An important part of non-public development is bettering your wellbeing. Maintaining positive motivation is simply as essential as the diet and fitness plan that you instill. When it is essential for that you stay healthy so you do this, you may feel good this means you will help to improve other parts of your daily life so said Dr Max Moziravou.

Choose very specific personal development goals with a definite route to success. When you have individually defined goals, you are able to stop working your vacation toward each goal into steps that one could decide to use do it. You?ll have an easier time overcoming your challenges and you?ll be in a position to be successful quicker Enter Bethex Factor.

Don?t take a look at outside beauty; seek out inner beauty. It is meaningless to fill your closet with designer clothes; be proud of your sculpted physique, or attempt to attain the face of a supermodel. Your personality will likely be what matters ultimately. Hence, it is better to work on enhancing your internal self rather than wasting time and money on superficial improvements.

An excellent, positive attitude goes a considerable ways in your development like a person. An adverse attitude can?t help you advance in your life and may actually lead you on the wrong path. Conserve a positive lifestyle to be able to reach your primary goal.

Leadership is important within your self improvement. Most people would define leadership to mean somebody who has influence over others. Think about your individual leadership experiences. What events are you currently most suffering from in your own life? How do you use those events to improve yourself? What personality characteristics define you together player? Thinking deeply about these problems will bring knowing of the amount of your leadership and team member skills.

Failing at accomplishing something was important for you will be hard for your ego. But, failure doesn?t need to be something bad if you can learn from it and gain experience as a result. An individual has a better knowledge of your weaknesses and know very well what you have to develop more. In the event you look at it this way, whenever you fail, you should be happy, because you now find out more with regards to you.

Never allow buying sprees being a psychological release. Replace shopping using a hobby or even a sport. Searching for comfort can easily become extremely expensive, as well as the bills include on your stress.

Willpower often plays a significant role in enhancing the good aspects that you experienced; your wishes persons are often what befalls you. Look at other people and need on their behalf, the top. By residing in an optimistic frame of mind, you can resist the pull of negative opinions and feelings that literally brings you down.

In terms of serious issues, sometimes therapy or specialist help could be the most practical answer. Although a few could be helped by self-help books, normally a personal touch or human interaction may be more efficient. Sometimes, talk therapy can help you discover a breakthrough. Reading even reliable self-help book cannot set up a back-and-forth dialog, how an therapy session can.

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Lebanese border means little in Syria's civil war

With Sunni villages sheltering Syrian rebel fighters and Shiite villages shipping Hezbollah fighters across the border, northern Lebanon is now just another frontline in Syria's war.

By Nicholas Blanford,?Correspondent / December 24, 2012

Vehicles line up at the Syria-Lebanon border last week; as violence begins to spill out of Syria to both sides of the border, more people are trying to escape into Lebanon.

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NOURAT AL-TAHTA, north Lebanon

The four rain-filled bomb craters all visible within 100 yards of Mahmoud Ismael?s house starkly illustrate how Lebanon?s northern border has become an active frontline in Syria?s civil war, drawing in rival Lebanese Shiite and Sunni factions.

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A fifth shell had struck the edge of the roof, knocking out chunks of concrete and sending heavy steel shrapnel scything into the cement parapet and the soft earth below.

?It was a terrifying night. We all thought we would be killed,? says Mr. Ismael, surveying the damage.

The Lebanese government, which follows a policy of neutrality towards the war in Syria, has found itself almost powerless to prevent pockets of north Lebanon becoming either bastions of support for the Syrian regime or de facto safe havens for the armed Syrian opposition.

Tensions between Lebanon?s Sunni and Shiite communities have been running high for several years. But they have been aggravated further by the increasingly sectarian nature of the conflict in Syria, which has pitted the majority Sunni opposition against the Alawite minority, a subsect of Shiite Islam which forms the backbone of the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

Nourat al-Tahta, like other Sunni-populated villages along the border in the northern Akkar province, is deeply supportive of the Syrian revolution and shelters refugees and Free Syrian Army militants alike. The villages in the area?have been subjected to Syrian artillery shelling on a near nightly basis since May.?The shelling is intended to hit FSA members who slip across the border into Syria at night as well as to punish those Lebanese who provide assistance and a safe haven for the militants.?

Until recently, it was confined mainly to the scrubland outside the village, but in the past week, the bombardments have focused more closely on inhabited areas.

?If it carries on like this we will have to leave,? Ismael says.

According to a Lebanese member of the FSA who lives in the area, Nourat al-Tahta was the starting point three weeks ago for 20 Lebanese Sunni volunteers who set out to cross the border and join a rebel group. The volunteers fell into an ambush on the Syrian side of the border and 14 of them were killed, according to the militant. The shelling, he said, was the Syrian regime?s punishment on the village.

The Syrian shelling and clandestine FSA activities underline how little state control exists in the northern Akkar. The Lebanese Army has sent some additional reinforcements to the border, but its ability to contain the violence is limited. Returning artillery fire into Syria is politically impossible for the Lebanese army, while chasing after FSA militants operating in Lebanon risks incurring the anger of local Lebanese Sunnis.

Further east along the border, on the other side of 6,500-foot forested mountains that last week were lashed by torrential rain and capped in snow, lies the stony flatlands of the Shiite-populated northern Bekaa Valley, an area of strong support for the?Lebanese Shiite?militant group Hezbollah, an ally of the Assad regime.

Source: http://rss.csmonitor.com/~r/feeds/csm/~3/JvB_BlYCPWQ/Lebanese-border-means-little-in-Syria-s-civil-war

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