Of microbursts and hurricanes in Danvers Nov 7, 2009
Recently we had a local tree service cut down a large 60 foot Norway maple which stood very close to the back of my ca. 1681 house at 35 Centre Street. Back in July 1999, the day my daughter was married, an after-reception party in our recently manicured yard was forced inside by a fast moving and damaging microburst which mowed down a large number of trees in our neighborhood and let loose several large limbs of this Norway maple ... The Norway Maple lost more limbs, some just missing the... (Danvers Herald, MA)
* Sports Briefs Nov 5, 2009
SOCCER Norway keep faith with Olsen. Norways soccer federation have kept faith with manager Egil Olsen, who signed a contract extension on Tuesday that will keep him in the job till 2012 ... The 67-year-old is the most prolific national team manager in the history of Norwegian soccer, and was at the helm for Norways two appearances in the World Cup finals, in 1994 and 1998. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Former police chief elected mayor of Norway; Springfield mayor re-elected Nov 5, 2009
Norway s former police chief defeated the mayor who fired him in the town s nonpartisan municipal election Tuesday, while Springfield s embattled mayor hung on to win re-election. In unofficial results, former Norway Police Chief Jim Preacher, who is now Ehrhardt s police chief, defeated incumbent mayor Brad Fogle, receiving 82 votes to Fogle s 57 to win a two-year term ... Preacher thanked the people of Norway for their support. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
TOWN ELECTIONS: New mayor in Norway, incumbent wins in Springfield Nov 5, 2009
Norway -- Former Norway police chief Jim Preacher defeated incumbent mayor Brad Fogle, receiving 82 votes to Fogle s 57 to win a two-year term. Also losing a bid for the mayor s job was Jake Jacobs, who got 1 vote. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Pigs in Indiana Test Positive for H1N1 Nov 5, 2009
News of the virus in pigs came after herd infections in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, Argentina, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Norway. The positive tests in Indiana came just days after U.S. officials successfully negotiated an end to one of the more damaging commercial effects of swine flu - a six-month ban on pork imports to China. (CBS News -- Health)
Give us all a future Nov 5, 2009
Among developed nations, only Norway had a boost to its terms of trade anywhere near as big. In Norway's case, the boom was the result of being loaded with North Sea oil ... Documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by journalist Paul Cleary for The Australian Financial Review reveal Treasury examined the Norway model in 2006 and 2007 concluding it was an ''excellent case study in managing commodity risk in a manner that maximises fiscal sustainability. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
What's so bad about paid sick days? Nov 4, 2009
If you pay workers to stay home sick, he says, citing data in Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands, then sometimes they will stay home when they are not sick ... "...Workers in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway stayed home sick about twice as much as American workers did." In Sweden, "men reported sick merely to watch sporting events on television.". (Salon)
Jake Teppers report for ABC News: Nov 3, 2009
The case is a class action suit brought by four Brooklynites alleging that the Bush administration engaged in wholesale dragnet surveillance of ordinary Americans in which they were unjustly caught because they regularly made phone calls and sent emails to individuals outside the U.S., specifically in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Egypt, the Netherlands, and Norway. Obama administration officials argued that even addressing or attempting to refute the plaintiffs claim would require the... (Harper's Magazine)
Town council, school board races set for Tuesday Nov 1, 2009
Contested town elections are scheduled in Bowman, Branchville, Cordova, Eutawville, Holly Hill, North, Norway, Springfield and Vance. Also going to the polls for municipal elections are voters in the Calhoun County town of Cameron and in the Bamberg County town of Ehrhardt. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
10 seek office in Norway Oct 30, 2009
NORWAY - A crowded field of candidates - including a mayoral challenge from the fired former police chief - is creating a hotbed of political interest in the tiny town of Norway ... Trying to shake its reputation as a "speed trap," Norway has had turnover problems in its police department ... Norway has a population of 389, with 281 registered voters. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Are the Tea Partiers good or bad for the GOP? Oct 30, 2009
" Going to Oslo in December and sitting through a black-tie banquet with a bunch of wooden-faced Norwegians and eating herring and delivering a speech larded with bromides about international cooperation and no jokes is not what I'd consider a whee of a good time, frankly. Oslo is rather dark and murky in December. The sun rises during the first coffee break and sets right after lunch and this does not make for a festive mood. Bell-bottoms were not invented in Norway, nor was the mambo, or the... (Salon)
Obama: Health Care Reform Closer than Ever Oct 28, 2009
" [*] "Hospital Waiting Times and List Statistics," Department of Health, England. Available at http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Statistics/Performancedataandstatistics/HospitalWaitingTimesandListStatistics/index.htm?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=186979&Rendition=Web. by lovenpeace1 October 27, 2009 11:58 AM EDT by Mortarman_29 October 27, 2009 11:07 AM EDT Fact No. 6: Americans spend less time waiting for care than patients in Canada and the U.K. Canadian and British patients wait... (CBS News -- Health)
UN backs Gaza 'war crimes' report Oct 17, 2009
GOLDSTONE REPORT VOTE For: Argentina, Brazil, China, Russia and 21 others Against: US, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Ukraine Abstentions: Belgium, Bosnia, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, South Korea, Slovenia and Uruguay No vote: UK, France and 3 others. The Palestinian Authority initially backed deferring a vote, but changed its position after domestic criticism. (BBC News -- Africa)
U.S. Rollover For Moscow Is Nobel-Worthy Oct 17, 2009
About the only thing more comical than Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize was the reaction of those who deemed the award "premature," as if the brilliance of Obama's foreign policy is so self-evident and its success so assured that if only the Norway Five had waited a few years, his Nobel worthiness would have been universally acknowledged. To believe this, you have to be a dreamy adolescent (preferably Scandinavian and a member of the Socialist International) or an indiscriminate imbiber of White... (Investors Business Daily)
Obama, Washington ready to pander to older voters Oct 16, 2009
OSLO (Reuters) Most members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee initially argued against awarding the 2009 Peace Prize to President Barack Obama before agreeing to the choice, Norway s top-selling daily Verdens Gang (VG) said on Thursday. The paper said three of five members had objections during the early phases of the process, but were persuaded in favor of Obama mainly by the chairman of the committee, former Prime Minister Thorbjoern Jagland. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Nobel Peace Panelists Were Reluctant on Obama Oct 16, 2009
Most members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee initially argued against awarding the 2009 Peace Prize to President Barack Obama before agreeing to the choice, Norway's top-selling daily Verdens Gang (VG) said on Thursday ... Committee members are appointed by Norway's parliament but are meant to act independently ... Jagland is known in Norway for liking dramatic gestures but is prone to gaffes. (Newsmax)
Former diplomat denies Iraqi oil dealings influenced views Oct 15, 2009
But the level of his involvement was not publicly known until last weekend, when Dagens Naeringsliv, Norway s largest business newspaper, reported that Porcupine was seeking compensation from DNO in a closed-door arbitration proceeding in London. Ben Willey, a DNO spokesman, said the company had been introduced to the Kurdistan opportunity back in 2003 and 2004 by a third party he declined to name. (Boston Globe)
Nobel Jury Defends Awarding Obama Prize Oct 14, 2009
The "peace at any price" philosophy was and is quite strong in Norway. This is a country that surrendered (except for some resistance fighters) to a fascist party that never got more than 20% of the popular vote. (CBS News -- World)
Norwegian Stimulus Budget May Pave Way for Faster Interest-Rate Increases Oct 14, 2009
Norway Budget May Trigger Faster Interest Rate Rises (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Norway Budget May Trigger Faster Interest Rate Rises (Update1) ... Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Norways plan to spend a record amount of its oil wealth to support the economy even after it emerged from recession will pave the way for bigger central bank interest rate increases starting this month, economists said. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Independents Lose Faith In President Amid Big Job Losses Oct 13, 2009
They may love him in Norway, but President Obama is rapidly losing favor with the independents that boosted him to the White House. His support among self-described independent voters has fallen from about 73 in February to just 45 this month, according to the IBD/TIPP Presidential Leadership Index. (Investors Business Daily)
Columnist: Nobel Prize awarded properly Oct 12, 2009
The awards from Sweden -- for example, physics and chemistry -- are awarded typically two or three decades after the achievement; the Peace Prize, from Norway, has been awarded for more recent or immediate actions, which recognize effort and vision. The Peace Prize has also often been awarded with the hope of spurring on progress. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Nobel Is Like Oscar for Not Finished Movie: Alexandre Marinis Oct 12, 2009
It is decided in Norway, whereas the awards for economics, literature and so on are made in Sweden. And while the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences chooses the five-member committees that select Nobel winners in physics, chemistry and economics, the peace laureate is picked by a committee appointed by the parliament. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Here comes trouble... Oct 12, 2009
"This was a friendly match. I have one more against Iceland (on Tuesday)," Santana said, after the loss to Norway, "and two more before the end of the year. Next year, we'll have five more friendlies before the World Cup. We are using these to prepare. These are training matches and the bigger picture is the World Cup.". Judge me on the World Cup. (iAfrica.com)
'Liberal Sellout Award'? Oct 11, 2009
I mean, Norway's a friend of ours ... And the fact that the people of Norway want to honor an American president with an award, I think you say, Congratulations, Mr. President, and move on. (Fox News)
With the help of Glenn Beck, this mom gets her message out Oct 11, 2009
Its a far cry from the socialism practiced bySweden, Norway and Denmark ETCBeck and Limbaugh spread fear andHate which divides the country and that Bloody wrong. " sparky595 wrote on Oct 8, 2009 3:38 PM:" From what I see and have read about Beck's book cover, he was dressed as a Russian Red Guard and mocking the obama administration's march towards socialism. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Nobel Prize to Obama: Europe's Bid to Re-Colonize America Oct 10, 2009
Now, the Norwegians have weighed in to support Barack Obama in his bid to reshape America so it looks more like, well, Norway -- or at least like Europe. European socialism cannot succeed without conquering the United States. (Townhall.com)
Michael Moore's latest movie questions capitalism, Congress Oct 10, 2009
Gator wrote on Oct 6, 2009 3:45 PM:" Dyan if you think for a minute that Countries like Norway, SwedenDenmark, Finland who use many forms of Socialism bare any formor resemblance to the Communism of Karl Marx as practiced by the Soviet Union you need to go back to school. As you carp onBHO remember Shrub got un in a war for oil that should havenever happened. Next if he would have stayed in Afghanistan it would have been finished by now. along with that a great number of the almost 5000 killed... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Obama's Nobel Stuns Allies, Adversaries Oct 10, 2009
But, he said, "I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the challenges of the 21st century."Obama will travel to Oslo, Norway, in December to accept the award, including a $1. 4 million prize. (ABC 7 News, DC)
World Reacts to Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
" This is a surprising and controversial announcement, proving that President Obama, whatever his challenges domestically, overseas is still a very popular figure, reports Phillips. The award appeared to be a slap at President George W. Bush from a committee that harshly criticized Mr. Obama's predecessor for his largely unilateral military actions in the wake of the September 11 terror attacks - as well as a recognition of the new administration's efforts to turn around world opinion towards... (CBS News)
UN seeks to explain Afghanistan vote fraud concerns Oct 9, 2009
He was reported in Norway on Thursday. The newspaper said Eide didn't want to hand over "a bunch of information if we haven't made a solid assessment of it.". (Xinhuanet, China)
* Better the Right you know Oct 8, 2009
As usual, EU holdout Norway seems impervious to continental trends ... His achievement may be linked to Norways oil and gas riches. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Boris Johnson on Blair as Europe president Oct 6, 2009
steve 1:52 "Boris this is just a red herring. Yes, but we are hoping he will become a UKIPper. Simple Sailor on October 05, 2009 at 11:32 PM If Bliar becomes EU President, what provision will be made to assure that his expense records are not shredded by accident? Simple Sailor on October 05, 2009 at 11:27 PM Wouldn't the citizens of the EU be better served by a "straight sort of guy"? Simple Sailor on October 05, 2009 at 11:27 PM If Bliar becomes President will he promise to serve a full term?... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Across Europe, the left loses clout Oct 4, 2009
And in smaller countries where the center-left clings to power - Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Norway - its hold seems shaky at best. Its most dramatic humiliation was its trouncing in Germany. (Boston Globe)
RAHM MOCKED CRITICS: 'THEY'LL GET SOME GOOD SEATS'... Oct 3, 2009
Maybe they were put off by her and Oprah's "sacrifice", in coming to Norway. Just a thought. (The Drudge Report)
U.N. official fired over Afghan election views Oct 2, 2009
Ban's decision to fire Galbraith, the former U.S. ambassador to Croatia, came just weeks after Galbraith abruptly left Afghanistan following a dispute with the U.N.'s top official in Afghanistan, Kai Eide of Norway, over whether to publicly denounce Afghanistan's election commission for not discounting clearly fraudulent votes cast in favor of President Hamid Karzai's re-election. Galbraith, who is in Vermont, had pressed aggressively for an exhaustive probe, arguing that Karzai's election had... (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Sacked UN envoy labels his dismissal a terrible signal Oct 2, 2009
Differences between Galbraith, an American, and UN special representative to Afghanistan Kai Eide, of Norway, over dealing with fraud allegations became public last month when Galbraith abruptly left Kabul to return to the US.. Afghanistan held elections on Aug. 20 but the final result is yet to be announced as ballots are audited and recounted amid allegations of ballot-stuffing, mostly directed at supporters of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Brazil steals Obama play Oct 2, 2009
"It is a very special moment," said Gerhard Heiberg, an IOC executive board member from Norway. "Let me listen to him and see what kind of vision he has for the games.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Democrat compares health care to the Holocaust... Oct 1, 2009
In 1905, Norway seceded from Sweden, Panama seceded from Columbia (1903), and West Virginia from Virginia (1863). Nonetheless, violent secession can lead to great friendships. (The Drudge Report)
UN Chief's 11th Hour Climate Jihad Sep 30, 2009
With that the UN General Secretary -- Greenpeace note -- jetted off to Norway to draw attention to the melting polar ice cap where, unfortunately, severe weather conditions led to a trip to the North Pole being put on ice ... Allegedly shaken by what he had seen in Norway, Ban warned that rising sea levels could threaten major cities and the lives of 130 million people ... In August a leaked UN confidential memo written by Norway s No 2 at the UN, Mona Juul, bitterly criticized the absence of... (Human Events Online)
Moldova gets pro-Western PM Sep 26, 2009
He stopped short of advocating full membership of the EU, but called for Moldova to be granted special partner4ship status, like that enjoyed by Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. The EU presidency responded promptly, saying it "looks forward to starting, as soon as possible, negotiations on a new agreement with Moldova that will replace and go beyond the current Partnership and Cooperation Agreement". (BBC News -- Europe)
Iceland plans big whalemeat trade to Japan Sep 26, 2009
Example: Norway Scientific - A nation issues unilateral 'scientific permits'; any IWC member can do this. Example: Japan Aboriginal - IWC grants permits to indigenous groups for subsistence food. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Kasparov and Karpov in chess duel Sep 23, 2009
Kasparov, now aged 46, has been preparing for the clash by training in Norway with teenage prodigy Magnus Carlsen. Kasparov has described the match as "a ceremonial tournament". (BBC News -- Europe)
More of this story Sep 23, 2009
They are Hoang Nguyen Do of Vietnam who is residing with Rodney and Judy Mace of Tyndall; Max Hufgard of Germany, residing with John and Jan Bentzen of Tabor; Antonia Wachholtz of Germany, residing with Doug and Suzanne Stemper of Tabor; Yu-Te (Jeff) Wu of Taiwan, residing with Gary and June Ruppelt of Springfield; Elin Lantz of Sweden, Ralf Petersen of Denmark and Michel Nhat Tran Vo of Norway, residing with Rick and Joan Hudson of Tyndall. The students gave information on their home town,... (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
'I was a stalker' Sep 22, 2009
" And he stops at that. Mika is known for his extravagant stage shows When his debut came out, it was a major hit from Germany to Greece, from Norway to Australia. In the US, he became a cult star but no more. Making it big in the world's biggest music market is top priority for his record label this time around - but Mika himself is wary of putting too much pressure on succeeding in the US. "There is this stigma that gets put onto an artist when they do well all over the world except the... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Swedish Government Forecasts Healthier Finances, Growth in Election Year Sep 21, 2009
Sweden has suffered a deeper economic decline than neighbors Norway and Denmark after a slump in global trade undermined demand for its exports. The krona lost 0. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Obama: Health insurance mandate no tax increase Sep 21, 2009
justshortoflokul wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:49 AM:" If you want to look at other countries that have government health care, note their taxation rates. Canada is amongst the lowest in the group with roughly 55% of personal incomes going away to taxes. Denmark, Norway and Sweden see 70% of personal incomes going to taxes. With that in mind, consider that to be our future state of taxation should we go that route. ". No Nickname wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:19 PM:" AB, I don't know what planet you are... (Longview Daily News, WA)
More fights ahead in Congress over health care Sep 19, 2009
Denmark, Norway and Sweden see 70% of personal incomes going to taxes. With that in mind, consider that to be our future state of taxation should we go that route. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mission splits over how to deal with Afghan election fraud Sep 17, 2009
Mr Eide further angered subordinates with his alleged refusal to cut short a trip home to Norway last week as election officials prepared to rubber-stamp hundreds of thousands of rigged votes. UNAMA has now split between those backing the Norwegian diplomat and those who demand a tougher line on the fraud. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
UN gives fraud a pass Sep 17, 2009
Galbraith returned home to New England after his boss, UN official Kai Eide of Norway, insisted that the mission allow the Afghan election commission to proceed with a pro forma recount of votes from only 10 to 15 percent of polling stations - not the sweeping exclusion of obviously bogus ballots that Galbraith sought. The foreseeable outcome of the United Nations capitulation will be a first-round victory for Karzai. (Boston Globe)
Norway reelects center-left government, dimming EU prospects Sep 16, 2009
Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg talks during a press conference the day after the Norwegian general election, in Oslo on Tuesday. Lise Aaserud/ Scanpix Norway/ AP ... A hotly contested election campaign concluded with reconfirmation that Norway won't join the EU.. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Norway leaders confident they’ve won Sep 15, 2009
Norway leaders confident they ve won - The Boston Globe ... Norway leaders confident they ve won ... OSLO - Norway s left-leaning government appeared to have won reelection yesterday after using oil money to shield the Nordic welfare state from the global recession, exit polls and near-complete results showed. (Boston Globe)
Stoltenberg Becomes First Norwegian Leader to Win Re-Election in 16 Years Sep 15, 2009
Norways Premier Wins Re-Election, First in 16 Years (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Norways Premier Wins Re-Election, First in 16 Years (Update1) ... Stoltenberg, 50, the first premier re-elected since his mentor won a second term in 1993, spent a record of Norways $430 billion petroleum wealth this year to revive the economy and keep at the lowest in Europe. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Norway's leftist government ahead in vote Sep 15, 2009
OSLO - Norway's left-leaning government appeared to have narrowly won re-election Monday after using oil money to shield the Nordic welfare state from the global recession, exit polls and near-complete results showed. If the results are confirmed, it would be the first time a government in Norway has survived an election in 16 years ... Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, also of the Labor Party, said the result indicated Norway would continue to buck a trend that has seen center-right blocs... (MSNBC -- International)
Norwegians vote in tight election Sep 14, 2009
Jens Stoltenberg, in power since 2005, has emphasised his success in guiding Norway through the economic crisis ... Currently, more than 10% of Norway's population is of foreign origin with the largest groups of asylum seekers coming from Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Eritrea. (BBC News -- Europe)
Norway left-wing gov't facing split opposition Sep 14, 2009
OSLO - Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg's Labor Party appears in danger of losing its majority as Norway's two-day general election concludes Monday ... His top challenger is Siv Jensen and her right-wing populist Progress Party, which has gained support by calling for lowering Norway's famously high taxes and tightening immigration rules ... The two traded barbs in a debate in Oslo on Sunday, with Jensen saying repeated Labor governments have been unable to seal cracks in the welfare system,... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Norwegians Are Evenly Divided as Voting in Election Begins, Polls Indicate Sep 14, 2009
At least the economic situation argues for a continued red-green coalition because Norway has been very little hit by the financial crisis, , senior economist at Nordea Bank AB, said in an interview. Norway, second-richest per capita after Luxembourg, emerged from a recession last quarter after a milder slump than its Nordic neighbors because of investments in its oil industry and larger stimulus measures ... 4 percent this year, Norway Statistics forecasts. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
The week ahead Sep 14, 2009
A GENERAL election is held in Norway on Monday September 14th ... Unlike the rest of Europe, Norway's economy is doing reasonably well on the back of plentiful oil exports. (The Economist)
Riding the tsunami Sep 12, 2009
" All of this is part of something bigger that's been happening, largely unsung, in Australia, for years now. From being one of the world's chronic underperformers, Australia has become a model. The country that the Economist magazine in 2007 labelled "Downwonder" has emerged as a model in two senses. It's an example of an economic success, but it's also a model in that it has developed a distinctive political economy. There is now an "Australian model". The first time anyone really noticed... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Norway's Divided Opposition May Oust Premier, Fail in Forming Government Sep 12, 2009
Norways Divided Opposition May Oust Premier, Fail in Power Bid - Bloomberg ... Norways Divided Opposition May Oust Premier, Fail in Power Bid ... Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Norways splintered opposition may oust Prime Minister ruling coalition in the Sept. 14 election without gaining power, according to political analysts and the latest opinion polls. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Norway Election Loss May Spark Victory for Shell, Exxon in Opening Arctic Sep 11, 2009
Norway Election Loss May Spark Arctic Victory for Shell, Exxon - Bloomberg ... Norway Election Loss May Spark Arctic Victory for Shell, Exxon ... Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- A defeat for Norways Labor-led coalition in next weeks election may pave the way for oil companies such as. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
A life under fire for Ban Ki-moon Sep 10, 2009
Norway provided the UN's first secretary general, Trygve Lie, and helped organize Ban. Ki-Moon's visit to the North Pole last week to see the effects of climate change. (Asia Times Online)
Election battle lines are drawn Sep 9, 2009
Page last updated at 04:35 GMT, Wednesday, 9 September 2009 05:35 UK. As a Guardian columnist says, the general election campaign has begun, and "boy, it's going to be a long one". (BBC News -- UK)
Behaving badly Sep 9, 2009
Page last updated at 08:26 GMT, Tuesday, 8 September 2009 09:26 UK. Last chance to change our behaviour. (BBC News -- Science)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Sep 9, 2009
Norway pair face death in Congo. First Gulf metro system to open. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Area schools respond to presidents address Sep 9, 2009
Just not Canada, Norway, or the UK.. they're more socialist than we are (free education, healthcare, etc). (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
