When the Fix Is in Not to Fix It

April 23, 2019 Our 25th Year of Publishing (979) 849-5407 PLEASE mybulletinnewspaper.com © 2019 TAKE ONE LAKE JACKSON • CLUTE • RICHWOOD • FREEPORT • OYSTER CREEK • ANGLETON • DANBURY • ALVIN • WEST COLUMBIA • BRAZORIA • SWEENY West Columbia’s Summer Matinee When the fix is San Jacinto Fest Series at Clarion in not to fix it The Clarion at Brazosport Col- this weekend lege has announced a new roster As T-Mobile and MLB.TV By B.A. Belthoff of shows for its popular Summer play the blame game, Special to The Bulletin Children’s Series. The Summer they leave me stranded The West Columbia Chamber of Series is a series of weekly per- Commerce is sponsoring its 65th formances aimed for children, with Have you ever gotten that feeling Annual San Jacinto Festival on April shows every Wednesday from when on the phone with a so-called 26-27, which will be held rain or June 19 through July 24. This “tech” that you’re really on your shine. season, all performances will be in own? The festival will take place at First the morning, at 10 a.m. It is an empty feeling when you Capitol Park, 1300 N. 13th St., in Tickets for the performances realize that the Internet or Website West Columbia. range from $5 to $8 per person problem is not going to be solved The opening ceremonies will and are currently on sale. and continuing the call is just a begin at 7 p.m. on Friday evening at This year’s matinee series will waste of time. the pavilion, beginning with a ribbon feature six shows, highlighting I was able to watch any baseball (Continued on Page 10) Science Tellers: “Aliens,” comes to the Clarion on Wednesday, June 19. cutting by this year’s Woman and game last year I wanted as long as it Man of the Year, Christina DeWitt wasn’t blocked and Mike Venable, and a presenta- Check out your local library and see all that it offers out, due to the tion of past Belles of the Brazos from kindness of By Ernie Williamson for me. Libraries, such as the Pearland amblings 1953 to 2018. R T-Mobile. They The Bulletin While some institutions are Westside Library I use, are reach- The San Jacinto Festival Glow made MLB.TV Tired of watching endless argu- struggling with ing out to attract By John Toth Fun Run will follow at 8 p.m. on available to ments on cable news? Want to changing demo- a cross-section of Friday, and each participant will The View from My Seat Editor and Publisher all subscrib- make new friends? Looking to do graphics, many their communities. receive a T-shirt, glow-in-the-dark ers if they signed up for it during a something constructive? Want to libraries are stepping up and dealing They are offering more than just items for the run, and there will be a promotional period. feel uplifted? with the challenges presented by books. They offer classes, clubs, DJ. This event is not timed, as it is I plugged in a few numbers and I have a suggestion: Visit your our diverse democracy. They aren’t lectures, arts & crafts and activities designed for people of all ages and passwords, and I had MLB.TV for local library. Don’t laugh. It worked your father’s libraries any more. (Continued on Page 6) (Continued on Page 10) the entire season. They did it again this spring, and I INSIDE THIS ISSUE got in just in the nick of time. Even if Help a good cause by joining ‘Color Me’ CASA 5K run/walk a game is blocked out, MLB.TV still Bulletin sends By by B.A. Belthoff Gulf Coast CASA is a non-profit as secretary. “In Brazoria County, makes the radio broadcast available. Special to The Bulletin organization. Its volunteers, called Gulf Coast CASA advocates for A lot of times I do other things while family of six to Throw on a T-shirt and grab a Court Appointed Special Advocates, approximately 20 percent of the a game is on and really just listen to friend to join in the fun of Color Me are the essence of the organization, children in the Foster Care system, it, like right now while I’m writing this Disney on Ice CASA’s 5K Color Run/Walk and speaking for a child in court and leaving 80 percent of the children and the Astros are playing. SEE PAGE 7 Children’s Dash. bringing vital information, so critical without a CASA advocate.” I got the codes again and signed It will be held at Angleton’s decisions can be made in the child’s This is Gulf Coast CASA’s in, thinking that I’m good for another Freedom Park, 14 Chuckwagon best interest. second annual Color Run. Last season. T-Mobile needs to be com- Register for Court, on April 27 from 7 to 10 a.m. “It’s tough and daunting at times, year’s event had 79 registered par- mended for offering this perk. I have and benefits the area’s children but it’s harder to walk away,” shared ticipants. Early started the color run been with them even before they nature camps at who are placed in foster care due Mary Early, a volunteer advocate last year to raise awareness of the became T-Mobile. to suspected neglect and abuse. who also serves on CASA’s board (Continued on Page 4) You may remember Voicestream, county parks mostly for bad reasons. I was with SEE PAGE 15 that company before it changed its name to T-Mobile. I figured that getting MLB.TV for free for a second Living, eating season was payback for suffering (Continued on Page 7) healthy with just Like us on Facebook one kidney facebook.com/ SEE PAGE 5 brazoriacountybulletin Page 2 THE BULLETIN April 23, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com ingly seeking amid discontent with Stalin’s 31-year rule until his death Brain-washed Russians’ support up for Stalin’s murderous rule falling living standards and a gov- in 1953, according to the survey. By Ilya Arkhipov 70% saying his rule had been good year earlier, the survey published ernment reform of pensions, said Some 46% agreed that repressions Bloomberg News (TNS) for the country, according to a poll Tuesday by the Moscow-based Karina Pipia, an analyst at Levada. were “definitely” or “in some way” MOSCOW— Respect among tracking attitudes toward the Soviet Levada Center showed. The propor- Even so, the people who admired justified by the results achieved Russians for Josef Stalin has dictator. tion regarding him with admiration, Stalin “don’t really want to go back under Stalin, up from 36% in 2017 surged to the highest level of A record 51% viewed Stalin respect or sympathy was the high- to those times,” she said. and the highest level since the President Vladimir Putin’s era, with positively in March, up from 40% a est since it began the survey in April Russians were more willing to question was first posed in 2008. 2001, Levada said on its website. defend the mass killings and politi- Another 45% said progress under “Nostalgia over the collapse of cal persecutions that accompanied Stalin didn’t justify the repressions. the Soviet Union is at a peak this year. In addition, Stalin is seen as a figure who ensured social justice,” something Russians are increas-

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Their unit was 80-strong and occurred. occasion. about to start a tour of duty that As Frood details, “Since then, Concludes Lewis: “The White Day would see them deployed to war U.S. Navy dolphins have been custom does not imply that a return- zones around the world to assist US deployed in Bahrain during the Iran- gift comes with specific romantic military operations. Can you guess Iraq war of the late 1980s, and in overtures, but simply a repayment of the composition of the group? Umm Qasr harbor during the 2003 obligation — except, one assumes, A. Bottlenose dolphins that with invasion of Iraq. They have even in the case of things like lingerie.” their agility, trainability and incred- guarded nuclear submarines.” The THE SMELL OF TASTE ibly sensitive sonar proved invalu- program continues to this day. Q. Chili powder and fruit: Yum! able to the U.S. Navy, says Arran BE MY VALENTINE x 3 Coffee and olives: Yuck! More than Frood in “New Scientist” magazine. Q. The Japanese celebrate taste buds are at work to tell the With little knowledge of cetaceans, Valentine’s Day with a twist and a difference. Can you name the other veterinary officer Sam Ridgway turnabout. Can you explain? factors? - now called the grandfather of A. First, the twist: On Valentine’s A. The nose, able to distin- marine mammal science - took Day in Japan, “girls and women give guish thousands of different flavor on their care. He also carried out gifts of chocolate to boys and men, molecules, starts the process, with pioneering research, establishing and not necessarily to those they aroma compounds in the air reach- that dolphins “could dive to more are romantically linked to,” says Dan ing our noses even before we put than 300 meters (984 feet) and hold Lewis on his “Now I Know” web- food into our mouths, reports “How their breath for up to 10 minutes…,” site. Women present high-quality It Works: Book of Amazing Science.” and “could dive to those depths in chocolate to their romantic interest Then, as we chew and swallow, air less than a minute without getting and something called “obligation from the mouth and throat moves the bends, something that a human chocolate” to friends and co-work- into the nose, carrying flavor mol- can avoid only by descending over ers. Men are the recipients, no gifts ecules with it. Additional molecules several hours.” given. are released as we break our food With these skills and specialized For the turnabout, credit Japan’s down even more. Once engaged, training in marking the location of National Confectionery Industry the taste buds respond to five basic targets, the marine mammals were Association that in 1978 established tastes: salty, sweet, bitter, sour and deployed during the Vietnam War “White Day” to be celebrated on umami, “enabling us to distinguish in 1968, after the Navy suffered March 14, one month after Valen- good food from bad.” the greatest loss of lives in a single tine’s Day. Now, men are expected So, for example, chili powder incident. For the nine months the to “triple the return” to gift-givers, on fruit gets a “Yum,” because the dolphins were at work in the harbor delivering not just chocolate but also compound capsaicin in the chili “enhances our sense of smell and heightens our perception of sweet- ness.” Coffee and olives, on the other hand, get a “Yuck,” because “we evolve to associate bitterness with poison, so combining too many bitter flavors is often unpleasant.” So, please pass the salt for the hot chocolate. (As the book explains: “Salt actually helps the cells on your tongue sense the pres- ence of sugar, so it makes chocolate taste even sweeter.”) Yum! (Send STRANGE questions to brothers Bill and Rich at [email protected]) DID YOU KNOW? • Good grief. The actor who voiced Charlie Brown has been in prison since 2015. • The Pentagon has an actual plan in the event of a ‘zombie apocalypse.’ • Construction of the Notre-Dame Please tell our advertisers that you de Paris cathedral began in 1163 and wasn’t completed until 1345. saw their ads in The Bulletin Page 4 THE BULLETIN April 23, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com CASA 5K run/walk planned for Freedom Park in Angleton (Continued from Page 1) the park. Official timers will be in found at www.raceentry.com. Click CASA organization and its mission, attendance for those interested in on the “find races” button and in an effort to change the statistics knowing their run time. enter Color Me CASA in the search above. Children can participate in the 5K window, then click Color Me Casa “My idea was a fun way to join or the children’s dash. It’s a great 5K. the community so they can learn opportunity for anyone – of any abil- The entry fee for adults is $25. who we are,” she said. She hopes ity – to get involved and ‘paint’ the The fee for children 8-12 participat- to get 125-150 participants for this town in vivid pigments. The event is ing in the 5K is $10, and par- year’s race. “I’m hoping people help pet-friendly, too, for friendly pets on ticipation in the children’s dash for me to make my goal,” she said. leashes. children 5-11 is just $5. Making this year’s Color Run bigger There will even be door prizes A link to make a donation for and better is important because at the conclusion of the race, those unable to participate but there are more than 23,600 children donated by local businesses and wanting to make a difference may in Texas’ welfare System. restaurants. Houston Serenity do so by clicking the “make a dona- “We do what we can to give Place, whose mission is to provide tion” link on the registration page. them as normal a childhood as pos- a safe and nurturing environment Be part of a prism of color while sible,” Early noted. for children, will also have a table supporting Brazoria County’s most The route is one of two 5K-certi- set up at the race so the community vulnerable children April 27. fied courses in Angleton. But if you can learn more about becoming a don’t like to run, you are certainly foster. welcome to walk the 5 kilometers Registration is now open; tickets or 3.1 miles that wind through and participation waivers can be NEW RENOVATIONS DECKING COMPANY Let us build your new deck 5-Year Warranty on All Work Domestic Composite Exotic

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4-4:30 p.m. - CHS Dancin’ Dolls, Hospital for Children’s Galveston Celebrate weekend at 65th annual San Jacinto Festival Cheerleaders, and CHS Twirlers Burn Unit, Arbor Day Project, (Continued from Page 1) the parade is the West Columbia by the many food booths and the 4:30-5 p.m. - The Warehouse West Columbia Rotary, Columbia athletic abilities. Also, make sure to Chamber of Commerce float, which BBQ cook-off teams. Athletics Heritage Foundation, Jeannie K. visit the BBQ cook-off teams after- will carry all of the pageant partici- There is a variety of entertain- 9 p.m.-12 a.m. - Cody Ray Henry Tillmann Memorial Scholarship, ward - follow the aroma, and you’ll pants. This float will be 35 years old ment scheduled from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Band San Jacinto Festival Best Beau, find them. Friday’s festivities will this year, and the float has been These include: The festival concludes after chamber building project and oper- conclude with a fireworks display in used for many events in Brazoria 2-3 p.m. - Coronation entertainment by the Cody Ray ating expenses for the chamber and celebration of the 65th anniversary. County. 3-3:20 p.m. - ABC Learning Henry Band from 9 p.m. to mid- chamber building fund. Registration for the San Jacinto Old-fashioned carnival games Academy night. Admission is $15. Food truck Vendor, food booth and BBQ Festval Fun Run is found at https: such as a spoon and egg race, ring 3:30-4 p.m. - Jana’s School of vendors will still be available, and Cook-off applications are being //www.signmeup.com/reg/form/ toss, a fishing game, face painting Dance Black’s Fairy Meadery will provide accepted until the deadline of 128716/registration. and sack races will surely keep adult beverages for purchase. Wednesday, April 24. A 10 X 10 Saturday, April 27, promises to be all ages entertained. There will The San Jacinto Day Festival is vendor booth is $50, and vendors equally exciting as it starts off with a also be arts and crafts vendors, Why measles is the Chamber’s largest fundraising can sell from noon until 4 p.m. parade at 9 a.m. Float participants food vendors, and multiple bounce event with many area organizations Applications are available at the are asked to be at the Columbia houses for little ones to jump around so contagious benefiting from the proceeds, includ- chamber office at 202 E. Brazos High School parking lot for line-up in. While admission to the festival Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) ing: Junior Achievement, Shriners Ave., or by calling (979) 345-3921. at 8:30 a.m. The parade will start on is free, there will be a $5, one-time Measles is a highly contagious Roughneck Drive and go to S. 17th entry fee per child to play in the viral infection that spreads through Street. The parade will then flow bounce houses. coughing or sneezing. onto E. Brazos Ave. Parking is avail- Spend the day and walk among “It’s one of the most contagious able along S. 17th St. and E. Brazos the vendors and browse their goods infectious diseases,” said Dr. Nipu- Ave. One of the many highlights of while enjoying the selections offered nie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pedi- atric infectious diseases specialist. “Measles infection is spread through the airborne route, which means you have to inhale the infectious virus. And because it is very tiny droplet nuclei, those can remain suspended in the air for up to two hours after someone with measles has left an area,” Rajapakse said. “It is one of the factors that makes measles so contagious and so prone to creating outbreaks when there is a case,” said Rajapakse. “You can become infected with measles, even if you don’t come face to face with someone who is infected. You can’t control who was in the airspace before you, so having a good level of immunity is critical to staying protected.” Symptoms of measles include: Fever; a skin rash made up of red flat blotches, often starting on the head and spreading downward; dry cough; runny nose; sore throat; Inflamed eyes (also known as conjunctivitis); tiny white spots with bluish-white centers on a red back- ground found inside the mouth on the inner lining of the cheek – also called “Koplik’s spots. For every 1,000 U.S. children with measles , the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention reports one or two children will die. www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 April 23, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 7 When I reached out to those in the know, they didn’t know (Continued from Page 1) that end also. The MLB.TV guy sug- porate lingo I know to maybe get her with Voicestream. gested that I take the issue up with to send me another temporary code I streamed a game the first night. T-Mobile, because the problem is on so we could start again. “I reached But when I tried to stream another that end. out to MLB.TV, and they said that one the following night, the website Of course. the problem is with T-Mobile.” wanted me to pay for the season. That dark feeling started sinking She was very apologetic. “You Why would I do that? I met the T- in, the type you get when you real- may want to try reaching out to Mobile sign-up deadline. ize that you won’t be watching any them again,” she suggested. I contacted Karen at T-Mobile, MLB.TV this season. I’ve had just about all the reach- and it was obvious that I was mes- You may think that this is a typical ing out I could stand, but behaved. saging with a tech who knew how First World problem. It is. We are “No, not today,” I said. to use corporation jargons better living in the First World, and I really A day later, I got a message than solving problems. We were not wanted to hop around the web from T-Mobile asking me to rate going to solve this - that was obvi- watching ball games this season, my experience. What do you think I ous. Then she recommended that like last year. did? All zeros? I “reach out” to MLB.TV, because A couple of days later, Karen No. Karen may not even be a real everything was O.K. on the T-Mobile chimed in again, asking if I was person, Who knows? But in case end. satisfied with the way T-Mobile has she is, she needs this job, and is I was about ready to end the handled this little problem. very good faking her way through it. gibberish, anyway. I took her up on “Not really. I’m still getting a I didn’t want to do anything to harm the suggestion and “contacted” an message that I should pay for the her career chances. MLB.TV tech. I didn’t get his name. season,” I replied. By all means, she is perfect Of course, everything was O.K. on I used the limited amount of cor- supervisor material, whether AI or human. 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Port Freeport appoints Rob Lowe as director of administration, chief financial officer Port Freeport has appointed Rob resource management. the local community as a volunteer As the CFO, Lowe will advise knowledge, coupled with his experi- Lowe as Director of Administration Lowe joins Port Freeport from board member of Boys and Girls executive staff and play a significant ence with local industry, will signifi- and Chief BASF with more than 20 years of Club of Brazoria County, as well role in the guidance of planning for cantly contribute toward the Port’s Financial managerial experience, including as having served on the Finance the Port’s strategic initiatives. “We progress as we continue to expand Officer (CFO) leading multi-business unit account- Committee of Brazosport Regional are fortunate to have Rob join the our role in regional and global with respon- ing activities, financial leadership Health System. Port Freeport team. His extensive commerce,” said Phyllis Saathoff. sibility for the support, acquisition integrations, “On behalf of the Port Com- accounting contract reviews, and organizational mission, I would like to extend a DID YOU KNOW? and financial designs. welcome to Mr. Lowe as he joins • The “Puy du Fou” theme park in France trained six crows to clean. They reporting, Lowe holds a Bachelor of Science Port Freeport. We look forward to pick up cigarette butts and other small pieces of garbage, then deposit the treasury, risk in Accounting from the University of working with him on the Port’s con- trash into a box, which then rewards them. Rob Lowe manage- South Carolina. tinuing success for the future,” said • Joe Dougherty, the actor who originally voiced Porky Pig, was fired after ment, financial analysis and human He also is an active member of Port Chairman Paul Kresta. two years because he had a real-life stutter. • Of all the stinging and biting creatures in Australia, bees and wasps are responsible for more hospital admissions than any others. Horses in Austra- lia kill more people than all venomous animals combined. • Men’s beards have more germs than dog fur, say researchers.

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Sponsor Alvin Sun-Advertiser; Bay Star Group; Bell Dental; Dude Payne, Brazoria County Commissioner Pct. 1; Brazoria County Septic Service; Brazoria Lumber; Bridge Bait; Bridge Harbor Yacht Club; Castleberry Insurance; Chick-fil-A; Clark Rotating Equipment; First State Bank; Gulf Coast Employee Benefit Services, LLC; Gulf Coast Engraving; Gulftex Vending & Coffee Services, Inc.; ILA Local #30; Kennemer, Masters & Lunsford, LLC; Magaly Malambri Photography; Ravi Singhania - Port Commissioner; Riviana; Rooster’s Crow Guide Service; Sea Center of Texas; SI Group; Southern Shaved Ice; Turnkey Electric, Inc.; U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 64 Page 10 THE BULLETIN April 23, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com music that will have the whole family ruler. When Aslan was there, it was dancing, singing and jumping – in always summer. There is a battle Clarion announces Summer Children’s Series line-up Spanish and English. to see whether this magical country (Continued from Page 1) back to their spaceship — before piano, his witty Victor Borge-style ANDYROO AND THE will remain under a wintry spell or musical artists, educational acts, it’s too late. Don’t miss this action- piano comedy antics and the clever ANDYROONIVERSE will, once again, know freedom and theater and dance. All shows are packed and educational alien way he interacts with the audience. Wednesday, July 10 summer under good King Aslan. It’s appropriate for children ages 4 to adventure using science experi- The variety includes contemporary 10 a.m., $6 a charming play about courage and 12,and all events are general seat- ments for special effects. Romantic piano, jazz, bossa nova, AndyRoo & the AndyRooniverse the love of freedom. ing. JASON FARNHAM blues, stride piano and classical is the children’s music project of SOUL STREET: “TAKIN’ IT TO The Clarion is Brazosport Wednesday, June 26 with a modern twist. producer/singer/songwriter Andrew THE STREETS” College’s beautiful, state-of-the-art 10 a.m., $8 123 ANDRES Karnavas. A featured performer on Wednesday, July 24 concert hall located at 500 College Jason Farnham has delighted Wednesday, July 3 Radio Disney AM 1590, Andrew 10 a.m., $8 Drive in Lake Jackson. For more audiences around the country over 10 a.m., $8 has delighted kids of all ages at They fly through the air with the information about the events and and over again. Fans have affec- The Latin Grammy-winning bilin- the Smithsonian National Museum greatest of ease and dance en tickets for the Clarion’s Summer tionately dubbed him “Schroeder” gual duo, 123 Andrés comes to the of Natural History, at the PBS Kids pointe while semi-crouched in high- Matinees, visit the Clarion’s website from “Peanuts” because of his toy Clarion with interactive, high-energy show at SXSW and on the Kids top sneakers. Catch the excitement at brazosport.edu/clarion or by call- Country Stage with Radio Disney of Street Dance as these energetic ing (979) 230-3156. at the Houston Livestock Show & performers demonstrate their varied This season’s lineup of summer Rodeo. styles and discuss the distinctive matinees includes: AD PLAYERS: “THE LION, THE features and origins of each dance. SCIENCE TELLERS: “ALIENS” WITCH AND THE WARDROBE” From Brazil’s Capoiera to New Wednesday, June 19 Wednesday, July 17 York’s Break Dance and the multi- 10 a.m., $5 10 a.m., $5 component form of hip-hop, the During a midnight meteor shower, An old house in rural England audience learns how these styles something mysterious falls from becomes the home base for four developed and evolved. the sky toward Earth — but it’s not children who wander into an Call the Clarion Box Office at a shooting star. Two curious kids incredible country through an old (979) 230-3156 to make reserva- venture into the forest to investigate wardrobe and help the country tions for your group. All programs and find themselves mixed up with return to summer. In the incred- are recommended for children ages a family of visitors from another ible Narnia, they make friends with 4 through 12 years old. planet. Pursued by a crazy space the frightened forest people who Contact The Clarion at Brazosport scientist, they must risk everything have almost given up hope for the College at (979) 230-3156 or visit to rescue the aliens and get them 123 Andrés take the Clarion stage Wednesday, July 3. return of good King Aslan, their true clarion.brazosport.edu. In addition to books, today’s libraries offer a variety of opportunities and programs in your community (Continued from Page 1) to service my van. Another time the U.S. military. He recalled how married, and both he and his wife people, each using the library to for children. And, because of their he offered to repair my fence. I for safety reasons he had to wear are one year away from graduating better themselves. She then told outreach programs, they are attract- declined the offers, explaining that civilian clothes going to and from from medical school. They studied me about a project she was starting fascinating people from all over feeling useful again after seven work and only wore his U.S. military together every day at the library. ing. the world. years in a wheelchair was reward uniform while working in the relative I told Deidre Mears, Pearland Next thing I know I am one of Libraries have even attracted enough. safety of Baghdad’s Green Zone. Westside’s reference librarian, two people moderating a class at the attention of Hollywood. A new Weeks later, I again was mind- He came to this country alone, about my encounters and how the the library. It’s called “Talk Time,” movie, “Public” featuring Emilio ing my own business when another not knowing anyone. Now he is library seemed full of interesting and it’s a free weekly conversa- Estevez, Alec Baldwin, Christian man approached and wanted to tion group for adults who want to Slater and Gabrielle Union, exam- ask some questions. He was in Why your library is important practice and improve their English, ines how a social issue – homeless- medical school and wanted practice • Libraries are important cornerstones of a healthy community. Libraries learn about the American culture ness – affects a library. evaluating patients. He said I could give people the opportunity to find jobs, explore medical research, experi- and make friends with people from I started frequenting the library pick from a list of symptoms and ence new ideas, get lost in wonderful stories, while at the same time provid- throughout the world. because it was an activity I could he would ask questions in order to ing a sense of place for gathering. So far, we have people from do in my wheelchair. It helped pass China, Venezuela, Turkey, Syria, determine a diagnosis. • The library reflects the diversity and character, and the needs and time. My visits now are more than Mexico, Colombia, Vietnam and I didn’t need to pick fake symp- expectations of our community. Those needs and expectations are often that. I volunteer. Japan. They have different accents, toms. I had real ones. I asked him to extensive, and the services invaluable. different religions and different My deeper involvement started diagnose why I was in a wheelchair. • by happenstance. I was minding After several minutes of question- The library is often the only readily available source of comprehen- traditions. my own business one day when ing, he told me he thought I had sive information needed by people for personal, family and job-related But they have one thing in the man seated across the table Guillain-Barré Syndrome. I told him purposes. Our community’s economy benefits when business people use common: These people all love it moved into the chair next to me. He he was wrong but not to feel bad library resources to make wise business decisions, employees use it to here and want to learn more about explained that he was from Jordan … that was also the initial diagno- improve job skills, or the disadvantaged use it to help break the cycle of our American culture and history. and wanted help reading English. sis from my neurologist. The right poverty. During economic hardship, our citizens turn to and depend on the If interested, we meet from 1 p.m. I was so impressed by his answer would have been transverse library. until 3 p.m. on Thursdays at the • determination that I helped him myelitis, a rare disease most doc- Over summer vacations, evenings and weekends, the library is the Pearland Westside Library. Check several times over the next month. tors have never seen. only library available to school children; for preschoolers it is simply the us out. Each time he offered me something Turns out the soon-to-be doctor only library available. College students often use the library when they (Ernie Williamson welcomes in return for my help. Once it was was from Iraq. His story is inspiring. are home for the weekend or for holidays. And the reference resources in reader input. Please contact Ernie Turkish coffee. Another time it was He had served as a translator for public libraries are usually unavailable elsewhere in the community. at [email protected]) www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 April 23, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 11 holds used kitchen faucets in 1969, moon for Armstrong and Aldrin Apollo 11 found water on the moon — from Orlando not just “housewives.” Now, back to to drink and use, there were also our space story ... ) 50 gallons aboard the command reported the Orlando Sentinel in a the Sentinel story said. By Roger Simmons Buck explained that any particles module for Collins. Orlando Sentinel story published July 16, 1969 – the “The only difference between it or bacteria were removed before “And they also prepare every Apollo 11’s astronauts found day Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the water Orange and Brevard the water was placed aboard the other drop of water the crewmen water on the moon – but there was and Michael Collins launched on County housewives get when they Apollo 11 spacecrafts. “We make it require, from their backpacks to no mystery about its origin. It came their moon mission from Central turn on their kitchens’ faucets is super pure,” he said. their suits’ cooling systems,” the from Orlando. Florida. that the water aboard Apollo 11 will Buck added that it still “tastes story said. All of the water the Apollo 11 Al Buck was in charge of the be filtered and debacterialized.” like” household tap water. “It’s not In August 2018, scientists con- astronauts carried to the lunar astronauts’ water for the Apollo 11 (A quick aside – despite what the even flat,” the story said. firmed the existence of water on the surface on their historic 1969 moon mission. His official title in 1969 Sentinel story reports, we are fairly In addition to the 160 gallons moon. But that was in ice form and landing originated in Orlando. was “Project Engineer, Environ- certain other members of house- of water sent to the surface of the more than likely not from Orlando. To be precise, 160 gallons of mental Health for Apollo Water.” water from Orlando. “Buck and his crew start with “Every drop will come from plain tap water, which originates in Orlando, via Cocoa, via Kennedy Orlando deep wells and is piped to Space Center, via Apollo 11,” Brevard County and the spaceport,”

Neil Armstrong salutes after planting the flag on the moon in 1969. We want to treat you to the Galveston Historic Homes Tour Homes shown 2 weekends - May 4-5 & May 11-12 THIS IS YOUR ONLY CHANCE TO ENTER Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Large, small, and everything in-between, the 2019 tour will have something for everyone! The Bulletin is giving away numerous pairs of tickets, selected at random, to this popular annual event. Mail this coupon to: The Bulletin, P.O. Box 2426, Angleton, TX. 77516; or Fax it to 1-866-844-5288; or email it to [email protected]. Either way, we’ll put it in the Bulletin Shoe Box. One entry per person, please. NAME______

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Representatives of Brazoria’s American Legion Post 561 display a photo Casey Cox explains the significance of the photo boards behind him. and news articles about their post’s namesake, James Anderson, who died They contain the photos and names of Texans who died in military Commander John Rice of Charles in Korea in the early 1950s at the age of 18 after joining the Army at age 17. service. The display lined the post entrance to honor the soldiers. Dixon Post in Angleton is shown.

Battleground.” Tech Dad” and the recently released Get ready to play ‘College Admission Battleground’ (Greg Schwem is a corporate “The Road To Success Goes stand-up comedian and author Through the Salad Bar: A Pile of BS By Greg Schwem dash your child’s dreams. Isn’t that exceeds, by 8 cents, financial aid of two books: “Text Me If You’re From a Corporate Comedian,” avail- Tribune Content Agency the SAT Ninja lurking in the corner, eligibility. At this moment, the Tuition Breathing: Observations, Frustra- able at Amazon.com. Visit Greg on Hey, parents. Are your kids start- ready to inform your child that his Hiker usually reappears. In “Col- tions and Life Lessons From a Low- the web at www.gregschwem.com.) ing to think about education after or her scores are “respectable” but lege Admission Battleground,” that high school? Well, grab your mobile not quite up to standards? Blast this character never really dies. device or your joystick console, for annoying character with the weapon Still standing? You’re doing well, you’re about to play the craziest of your choice. as most players have, by now, been video game ever: “College Admis- Yes, “College Admission Battle- eliminated and are playing “Commu- sion Battleground.” ground” contains a large cache of nity College Battleground,” a much A quick note before playing: This available munitions. Pick whichever easier and less confusing game. game is only for those unwill- gives you a clear-cut advantage However, you still have to master ing to bribe university officials or over your competitors. On your the Application Vortex. coaches with large sums of money shoulder, you can carry Rich Uncle Weapons in the vortex are use- in exchange for acceptance to the Alumnus. This weapon is key if you less; you must rely solely on your Privileged University of Wherever. are playing “Battleground: Private wits as you answer questions like, If you choose this route, turn off University Edition.” Obscenely “Are you, or your child, of Native your phones or game players now. Wealthy Uncle Alumnus, while dif- American heritage?” Possible You won’t need them. Unless your ficult to obtain, is mandatory if that answers include “Yes,” “No” and bribery method involves Apple Pay. university is Ivy League. “Hold on while I order an online For the rest of you, choose a If you are fortunate enough to ancestry kit.” game avatar. And be truthful, even secure the latter, you may hurl it Choose the latter option at your though you may be tempted to alter at a building during the game and own peril, for you may be passed your skin tone in hopes of your son the uncle’s last name will magically by other parents who were tipped or daughter passing for whatever appear on the building’s exterior. A to this question’s existence. They ethnicity the college currently lacks. side door to the university presi- ordered the kit and now have Better to fight and claw your way dent’s office opens simultaneously. ample evidence that yes, their child through the admissions maze using For those not fortunate enough is indeed one-sixty-fourth Native other tricks, many of which will be to open that door, steer your avatar American. spelled out in this tutorial. Your to the dreaded Admissions Office, The game’s most coveted char- goal is to be the last parent stand- where other villains await. They acter, the Full Scholarship Provider, ing, thereby earning an automatic include the Tuition Hiker and The appears and escorts these parents acceptance letter. Financial Aid Rejecter. You’ll need into the Welcome Zone. Now parachute into the college all your “Battleground” skills, for the If you are indeed the last parent of your child’s choice, landing in two work in tandem. standing, congratulations! Your child an idyllic zone of cobblestones, Simply eliminating the Tuition has been accepted. But don’t, for greenery and construction cranes Hiker does not mean you’re in the one minute, think you will never erecting new dormitories containing clear, for the Financial Aid Rejecter, have to play this game again. Jacuzzi tubs, squash courts and armed with copies of your tax The Tuition Hiker and the cafeterias serving only grass-fed returns and bank statements, can Financial Aid Rejecter are lurking beef. Beware! The zone shrinks approach at any time and inform nearby for four years. Or more if as enemies appear, determined to you your gross annual income you choose to play “Grad School www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 April 23, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 13 Veterans gather to celebrate while honoring the fallen Most of the tables at the American Legion celebration were full or nearly full as members from various American Legion posts in the area and their guests, as well as members of the public, enjoyed free hamburgers and hot dogs, proclamations sent by elected officials, and door prize drawings. Those attending visited display tables to learn the history of various posts.

Glen Moody was one of the speakers at the recent American Legion 100th birthday celebration. Below: Christopher M. McCracklin, Brazoria County, was among the fallen. Page 14 THE BULLETIN April 23, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com BRAZORIA COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY SECTION James Glover helps bring the past Camp Mohawk spruced up for Easter alive at George Ranch Historical Park

sNine County Parks. sA group campground with air- conditioned dormitories, cabins, lake & bayou fishing & wooded trails. sTwo full-service RV campgrounds with air-conditioned cabins, lighted fishing areas, covered pavilions, playground on the coast. s23 miles of sandy beaches. s20 public boat ramps. James Glover (middle), supervisor over Stephen F. Austin-Munson sHistorical homes. Historical County Park, enjoyed a day of outreach and adventure at The staff out at Camp Mohawk sCoastal ecology center. County Park hosted families s George Ranch Historical Park for their Runaway Scrape program. Glover Bird watching. took part in the speed-loading competition, while the event also included for the Easter holiday this year, s Shelling (peak season Dec.-Feb.) an archeological dig, and a marching re-enactment. and they put on quite a show. sYear-round Adventure Programs. With a cheerfully= decorated sYear-round special events. entrance sign, and an egg hunt Administrative offices Fun times at for the ages, the park wants to 313 W. Mulberry thank everyone for coming out Angleton, TX. 77515 the Jetty and celebrating. (979) 864-1541 Brazoria County Parks Director Spotted at Surfside Jetty Bryan Frazier Spring colors adorn the trees County Park - a daycare at Camp Mohawk Board of Park Commissioners full of happy faces after a Chairman: Meta Kirby picnic by the beach. Vice Chairman: Rex Lloyd Secretary: Rebecca Hay Commissioners: Dorman David- son, Alvie Merril, Paul Wofford Jr., Brian Wilmer.

SPONSORS The Bulletin Platinum ($2,000) Freeport LNG; Town of Quintana Gold ($1,500) Warehouse Associates (Pirates Alley Café, Ocean Village Hotel, Beach House Associates); The Bulletin; Ste- phen F. Austin 500; Friends of the River Silver ($1,000) Olin Corporation

We also thank the many volunteers who help clean the beaches, stake out trees and sand fencing, lend a hand with programs, and add so much to the county’s parks and to our communities. To become a sponsor, or to volunteer in our programs, call (979) 864- 1541, or email Mike Mullenweg at [email protected] BRAZORIA COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY SECTION www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 April 23, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 15 Registration under way for summer nature Parks Department schedule of events camps at Camp Mohawk, Quintana Beach Thursday, April 25, 10-11 Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. the San Antonio Road, serving As the summer sun reintroduces itself to Brazoria County, the Brazoria a.m.: Beach Nesting Birds of the to noon: Summer Paddling Event as the entry path for many in the County Parks Department is excitedly gearing up for our annual children’s Texas Coast at Quintana Beach #1. Come join the Small Watercraft western United States and her nature camps. County Park. Learn how our local Club as it holds a paddling event on territories. For more information, The beloved inland run at Camp Mohawk County Park will take place from shorebirds are recognized, moni- one of the waterways in Brazoria call the Stephen F. Austin Park at June 17-18, when campers will participate in entertaining and educational tored, and protected. Presented County. Bring your own boat or (979) 849-5965. activities, including lessons on our local environment and the critters that by Taylor Bennett, Coastal borrow one of ours. Location to June 17-20, 9 a.m. to inhabit it, archery instruction, and a hike through the park itself. Technician for Gulf Coast Bird be announced. For information or noon each day: Camp Camp at Quintana Beach County Park will be July 15-18, and we’re Observatory. For more informa- reservations, call (979) 864-1152 or Mohawk County Park Nature thrilled to invite kids to learn about fish, turtles, and marine mammals, while tion about upcoming exhibits and email [email protected]. Camp. Campers will participate having fun and exploring the animals’ habitat. discussions, please call the park Sunday June 9, 2-5 p.m.: in entertaining and educational Nature Camp registration is $30 per child and is open to ages 7-12. You at (979) 233-1461. History Talks: The Smuggler’s activities, including lessons on can find the registration packets for both camps on the department website. Sunday, May 12, 2-5 p.m.: Road. Join us in welcoming Gary our local environment, the critters For registration and information regarding these exciting summer opportuni- History Talks, Newfangled Con- Pinkerton, historian, researcher, that inhabit it, archery instruction, ties, call (979) 864-1152, or email Mike at [email protected]. traptions. The industrial revolu- and author of “Trammel’s Trace.” and a hike through the park itself. tion was huge in New England. Trammel’s Trace was an important Nature Camp registration is $30 In early Texas, it was surprisingly trail into Spanish and Mexican per child and is open to regis- relevant. Bring your thinking Texas used by smugglers and trants ages 7 to 12 years of age. cap and add to the dialog as we immigrants alike. The Trace led For registration and information, explore the impact, and failure, travelers from the Arkansas Ter- call (979) 864-1152, or email Mike of new technology in Austin’s ritory down to Nacogdoches and at [email protected]. Colony. For more information, call the Stephen F. Austin park at (979) 849-5965. Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to noon: Spring Paddling Event #4. Come join the Small Water- craft Club as it holds a paddling event on one of the waterways in Brazoria County. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours. Location to be announced. For information or reservations, call (979) 864-1152 or email [email protected]. Nature camp at Camp Mohawk starts June 17. Nature Camp at Quintana Beach starts July 15. Page 16 THE BULLETIN April 23, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com SIDELINE CHATTER SPORTS STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED By Dwight Perry parents trying to dry off the infield straining his left quadriceps — while The Seattle Times (TNS) for their sons’ high-school game in rounding the bases during his L.A. shakedown Ridgefield, Conn., poured 25 gallons home-run trot. Lakers fans were shocked when of gasoline onto it, lit it — and got Pucker up the team announced it was parting only 15-foot flames and a $50,000 San Jose’s Joe Pavelski had a ways with its head coach. tab to remove contaminated soil for puck bounce off his chin and into Shocked, that is, to learn it was their efforts. the net for the Sharks’ first goal in Luke Walton and not LeBron James. In other words, third base wasn’t their 5-2 playoff-opening win over Uh, never mind the only hot corner at Governors Vegas. Incredulous witnesses say Break up the Mariners! Field. Pavelski was lucky it didn’t take his (Oh, wait. They already did.) Injury of the Week face off. And, on the lighter side Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila Baseball quiz Some well-meaning baseball landed on the Injured List after Seven consecutive Mets batters reached base via walk or hit by pitch in the fifth inning against the Twins From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham last week, the first to do it since: a) the Yankees, in 1994 Don’t let optimism block your path to God b) 2,178 Little League teams, just 24 hours earlier Q: I believe that optimism is the out to evacuate a particular area, Talking the talk greatest attribute we can have in the optimist might “opt” to stay put — Comedian Argus Hamilton, on life. But others tell me optimism instead of getting out of harm’s the college-admissions fraud scan- can be dangerous - that’s ludi- way. It might work for them, even dal: “Just think, if they send Lori crous, isn’t it? - O.F. many times, but then one fateful Laughlin up the river, her daughter A: Admiral Jim Stockdale day the storm hits hard, and they can row her there.” was one of the highest-ranking suffer greatly. — Golfer John Daly, via Insta- officers in the U.S. Navy, served This happens with those who put gram, after obliging a female fan in Vietnam and spent time as a God out of their thinking. They set who asked him to autograph her prisoner of war in the infamous God on a shelf. They are optimistic bare derriere: “All I can say is … I “Hanoi Hilton.” He once was asked that since they lead a good life and love my life!” which men didn’t make it out of the help people and are kind to others, — Comedy writer Tim Hunter, prison. His answer was surprising: they will cross the finish line into after a rhino poacher was trampled “The optimists.” He went on to Heaven. to death by elephants and eaten by explain. “You must never confuse Their optimism about goodness lions in South Africa: “Just outside faith that you will prevail in the leads them astray. They were not the village of Karma.” end.” willing to look honestly at them- Say what? While optimism can strengthen selves and acknowledge before The best claim made with a our resolve to persevere, it can God they are sinners and need straight face this past week was by: also mislead us when we deny salvation. a) Umpire Angel Hernandez, facts. A CNN documentary Truth is not always pleasant, but saying he no longer gets plum reported that optimism can take on it is always right. Truth is absolute. assignments because he’s Cuban the distasteful tone of arrogance. The Bible tells us to be on the alert (with no mention of his reputation as For instance, when bad weather and not be arrogant. a bad umpire). approaches and the warning goes When optimism ignores truth, the reality of hope dies. The true b) Safety Earl Thomas — who optimist will heed warnings and be famously flipped off the Seattle side- wisely led by the Word of God. line in his final Seahawks appear- ance last season — stating, “I would Tribune Media Services never burn a bridge there.” (Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evange- listic Association, 1 Billy Graham Park- way, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www.billygraham.org.) www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 April 23, 2019 THE BULLETIN Page 17 Bulletin Horoscope Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): words of a writer who said, “The 21): Search for wisdom by speak- Some people will enter your life as a time you enjoy wasting is not ing with experienced mentors and blessing in the week ahead. Others wasted time.” It will be easy to see trusted friends. You won’t be happy may come into your life to teach you when you should be a team player until you’re happy with what you’ve something of importance. More than and when you should make deci- already got. Focus on staying within one of your prayers or calls for help sions independently. the budget in the week ahead. will be answered. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You most rewarding journeys do not Opportunities pass by in the blink of may valiantly search for validation follow a straight line. There is noth- an eye, but regret can last a lifetime. in the week ahead. True success ing wrong with taking side excur- You may make snap judgments is doing the right thing, even when sions to explore something new and regarding situations or people. Your nobody’s going to know whether you different. Give yourself permission intuitions are slightly off in the week did it or not. You may become the to get sidetracked this week. ahead so you may miss out. target of an innocent flirtation. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be on AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It your best behavior when tread- Believe in yourself. Just because is fine to emulate a role model, but ing water in the sea of romance. you don’t get your name in the you can’t copy someone’s style Remember that you are merely test- headlines doesn’t mean you don’t forever. In the upcoming week, you ing the waters and studying pros- deserve recognition. Take time to might be able to pull the wool over pects for their potential. In the week gather more information before you someone’s eyes, but eventually you ahead, you may detect someone’s spend your hard earned cash this will need to live up to the spin. insincere promises. week. Don’t pay bills that aren’t due. CANCER (June 21-July 22): SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Let the sun shine. In the week to come, you may see Staying in line with the herd won’t PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): things as you wish they were rather make you seem like a nerd. You Read the tea leaves to know the

than as they are. Keep your eyes may have the urge to be extrava- truth. Reality has its limits, but the

open, and you will be able to find gant in the week ahead, but your world of your imagination is bound- it. “DISPELL” -- to wanted She ... witch a was she that around going rumor a was There Answer:

the missing piece of a romantic friends will prevent you from taking less. As this week unfolds, release OPENLY PARADE VITAL VIRUS Jumbles: puzzle you’ve been working on. undue risks. Ask for advice before all the negative beliefs, emotions, Jumble LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the you invest. things and people that hold you week ahead, you might recall the SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. back. History of the World On This Day APRIL 23 1792 - The guillotine was first 1897 - Grant’s Tomb was dedi- 1635 - The Boston Public Latin used to execute highwayman Nico- cated. School was established. It was the las J. Pelletier. APRIL 28 first public school building in the 1859 - Work began on the Suez 1686 - The first volume of Isaac United States. Canal in Egypt. Newton’s “Principia Mathamatic” 1789 - U.S. President George APRIL 26 was published. Washington moved into Franklin 1514 - Copernicus made his first 1910 - First air flight at night was House, New York. It was the first observations of Saturn. performed by Claude Grahame- executive mansion. 1607 - The British established an White in England. 1872 - Charlotte E. Ray became American colony at Cape Henry, 1914 - W.H. Carrier patented the the first African-American female Virginia. It was the first permanent design of his air conditioner. lawyer. English establishment in the West- APRIL 29 APRIL 24 ern Hemisphere. 1429 - Joan of Arc led Orleans, 1519 - Envoys of Montezuma II 1865 - John Wilkes Booth was France, to victory over Britain. attended the first Easter mass in killed by the U.S. Federal Cavalry. 1861 - New Orleans fell to Union Central America. 1921 - Weather broadcasts were forces during the Civil War. 1800 - The Library of Congress heard for the first time on radio in 1879 - In Cleveland, OH, electric was established with a $5,000 St. Louis, MO. arc lights were used for the first allocation. APRIL 27 time. 1833 - A patent was granted for 1861 - West Virginia seceded 1913 - Gideon Sundback pat- the first soda fountain. from Virginia after Virginia seceded ented an all-purpose zipper. 1897 - William Price became from the Union during the American 1927 - Construction of the Spirit the first to be named White House Civil War. of St. Louis was completed for news reporter. 1865 - In the U.S. the Sultana Lindbergh. APRIL 25 exploded while carrying 2,300 1945 - In a bunker in Berlin, 1684 - A patent was granted for Union POWs. Between 1,400 Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun were the thimble. - 2,000 were killed. married. Page 18 THE BULLETIN April 23, 2019 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com 41 Historic beginning? Complete the grid so each row, column Bulletin Crossword Puzzle of the Week 42 Kentucky Fried side and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains ACROSS 22 Put in stitches 44 Brewery fixture every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to 1 It’s often a stretch 23 Variety show array 45 In-groups solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk. 5 Grim, as a landscape 26 Disdainful look 47 Irish New Age singer 10 Debit card choice 27 Holes in sneakers 49 Runs aground 14 Superstar 29 Cruising 50 Striped quartz 15 Command 31 Slender-stemmed palm 53 Pork-filled pastry, e.g. 16 Troublesome tykes 32 Where to see a wake 55 Ruined in the kitchen 17 Bad-blood situation 33 Botch 57 Brooke Baldwin’s network 18 One out for blood 37 Lease alternative 58 Auto parts giant 20 Some browns 38 Babies, or what some babies 61 Pearl Harbor battleship 21 Number in an outline, perhaps wear 63 Third-generation Genesis name 64 Remote button with a square 65 Capital on the Willamette 66 Pedometer measure 67 Many millennia 68 Sky scraper? 69 Stage layouts

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