<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">I also discovered that one of the new updates back in April messed up my Zoomtext because Microsoft did a lot of updating on its accessibility. My ex husband is an I T tech and found the issue he ha addd to uninstall my zoomtext As whatever the update did was messing up all other functions because zoomtext was trying to automatically come up and He told me to reinstall it and it should fix it.<div>Once he uninstalled my zoomtext my computer went back to working normally.</div><div> But does anyone know what this Flow app Microsoft has Added in with the updates is about?</div><div> Dawn Robinson<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jun 30, 2021, at 4:30 PM, Garrett Mosley via NFBofSC <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">So, there was an Windows update recently that seems to have did something that interferes with things in Microsoft Applications like Word or whatever. I’m sure you can already read the positive note lower on this email, but if the problem continues with other things you might try these steps:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">1 Windows up arrow on Outlook, and/or the email to make sure it’s large enough for the screen reader to focus well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">2 If it’s still not reading, read the title bar with insert T. Does it say anything out of the ordinary, like some sort of protected view or anything?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">3 Exit any dialog boxes or pop ups that might be interfering with the email. Then, alt tab to the email again.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">If none of that works, I’m not sure what to do. I’m using regular Windows 10, so didn’t have the problem, but have noticed other people with the Office version have some differences in things.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Mike and Jean via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 30, 2021 1:29 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Mike and Jean <mjs1981@sc.rr.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1820<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hey jenifer, jean and i are also having the same problem. mike<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Cheri via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 30, 2021 12:45 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Cheri <eutoncd62@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1820<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dear President Bazer:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I hope you are doing well today. I must apologize but there continues to be an issue with the positive note as I continue to be unable to open your email with the subject line “positive note”. I hope you have a good day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jennifer Bazer via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 28, 2021 9:48 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> jennifer@successforlives.org; 'David Houck' <nfbsc@sc.rr.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1820<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">June 28, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Memo To: Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents & Others<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">From: Jennifer Bazer, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Positive Note 1820<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">803-960-9977 <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jhipp25@sc.rr.com">Jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Greetings Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Currently, I am at rocky Bottom directing children’s camp with 11 campers ages 7 to 12 and nine volunteers. We are having a blast and just returned from a full day of kayaking at Table Rock State Park and swimming in the lake. The kids were having a blast playing Marco Polo in the water, turning flips, and splashing and laughing. It has been so much fun seeing the kids receive white canes; some for the first time. One camper even said, “I am so happy. I get to keep it. I will hold onto it forever!” I will see you all when I return on Friday evening. Since we have our talent show and dinner for families on Thursday evening, we will not have Palmetto Connects on Thursday at 6:00. Instead, we will have it Friday night at 7:00 PM Eastern just before our audio described movie night.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">In this PN, you will find updates on our national virtual convention July 6-10 and a schedule of events. We are also having a banquet party at the Center in Columbia, Saturday night, July 10 from 5:00 PM until. All are welcome. We will bring food in from the outside. The cost is $10 per person to assist with food. Please call, text or email me if you plan to attend. You will also find updates attendees in-person and virtual for our state convention, sponsorships and which chapter is in the lead, Cooper River Bridge run, NFB of SC Marriott ticket fund-raiser, zoom events this week, scholarship contributors, and much more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Update 65th Annual State convention</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">We currently have 66 individuals registered for the state convention in-person and 21 registered virtually! I want to thank all of you who have registered for our convention. We are going to have an amazing event, and we want everyone to be a part of it. If you have not registered for our NFB of SC state convention which will be held hybrid at the North Charleston Marriott august 20-22 (many of us are arriving August 19), please consider attending with us virtually or in-person. Specific details about the convention, hotel rates, registration rates and more can be found later in this Positive Note. Also, thank you to our chapter and division presidents for insuring your members know the latest happenings in our affiliate and about our state convention. Let’s give everyone who wishes to attend our convention an opportunity, through transportation, Palmetto Grant for first-timers (see details later in the PN), and other creative ways, we want everyone who wants to attend to be with us August 20-22. Remember, there are two additional monetary drawings in June. Those who register from June 1-June 30 11:59 PM in-person or virtually will have their name entered into a $50 drawing. Those who make the hotel reservations between June 1-June 30 at 11:59 PM will b entered into a second $50 drawing. Let’s get your registrations in by June 30 as they will increase after 11:59 PM on July 15. We have increased our room block for Thursday, August 19, but please do not delay, once this block is full for this night, we may not be able to increase again. If you have ideas about convention agenda items, please let me know.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Also, please remember to pay your 2021 dues by June 30 so that you may vote in our 2021 elections during state convention. If you are not sure you have paid, please contact Thom Spittle at 803-331-3344. The deadline to pay these dues and vote is 11:59 PM Eastern on June 30.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">NFB of SC Fund-raiser, Marriott Raffle</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Ten tickets were sent to all chapter and division presidents for our NFB of SC fund-raiser for the Marriott. Two nights and breakfast for two valued at $500 to be used by September 1, 2022. The drawing will be held during Palmetto Connects on November 18. One ticket for $10 or three tickets for $25. Please call David Houck at the Center at 803-254-3777 if you need tickets. You may send a check to the Center at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 or pay using Pay Pal on our site.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Put it on Face book, ask your friends and family to purchase, sell to places you go.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Let’s work together to make this a successful fund-raiser for the Palmetto affiliate. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">State Convention Transportation<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We are looking to partner with Lion Vision Services (LVS) to work out transportation for everyone interested in attending convention in person. LVS is asking me to identify how many folks in each region will need transportation. The only way I can accurately tell them is for you to let me know. If the only reason you have not registered for the state convention is due to lack of transportation or uncertainty about transportation, please register for the convention in person and we will insure you have a ride. Once you register and you need transportation, please text, call or email me so I can let LVS know accurate numbers for each region. Those chapters with vans, I am hopeful that you will offer folks a ride and partner with other chapters to assist as well. Transportation will not be a deterrent. If you are looking for a roommate for the state convention, please let me know so that we can spread the word. Let’s try to work together so that everyone who wishes to attend the convention, can attend.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">2021 Awards, Please get your Nominations in!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We are accepting nominations for employer of the year, educator of the year and the Donald C Capps award. Nominations for Educator of the year will be sent to Marty McKenzie, Employer of the Year to Steve Cook and the Donald C Capps to David Houck.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Donald C Capps will recognize a sighted or blind member in our affiliate since we no longer distinguish between the two. A member is a member and the most important role in our organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please get your nominations in by August 2!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please include why you feel this individual or business deserves these awards.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListBullet" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in">New Palmetto Convention Grant Program!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Palmetto Convention Grant Committee met and decided on the requirements and process for applying for convention assistance for first-time in-person state convention attendees. Three grants will be awarded in the amount of $200 each. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">To qualify for a Palmetto Convention Grant, one must be <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span>A dues paying member in good standing,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span>Registered for the NFB of SC state convention,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span>Registered to stay at the Marriott<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span>A first time in-person attendee <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Requirements to Apply:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:0in">Submit a completed application electronically.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span>Submit a letter of recommendation from an NFB of SC chapter or division president.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span>Submit an applicant letter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">More details of what is required is included on the application. The deadline is July 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sponsorship Letter for State Convention and updates on Sponsorships<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">If you need sponsorship letters sent out, please contact David Houck and he will be happy to assist. Please do not forget about our contest. The chapter or divisions who obtains the most sponsorship donation in dollar amount will receive a percentage of the total donations raised. Our goal is $15,000. Sponsorships will help defray costs of the convention for the affiliate. Currently, the Columbia chapter has raised $4,300, the At Large chapter has raised $250 and the Senior Division has raised $200 for a total of $5,050. What an awesome start all of you! Let’s send out those sponsorship letters, make phone calls, add to Face Book and other social media, and other creative ways. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Masks</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="background:white"><span style="color:black">If you plan to attend the state convention and plan to wear a mask, Linda Dizzley has offered to make masks for those wearing one at no charge. Please call or text her at 803-459-4585.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:22.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#181818;letter-spacing:.6pt">Cooper River Bridge Run<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:22.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#181818;letter-spacing:.6pt">Our Sports and Recreation Division will be coordinating the Cooper River Bridge Run held the last Saturday in September. We plan to rent an Air BNB the night before in the Charleston/MT. Pleasant area to prevent early Saturday driving. After you have registered with Shree from the information provided below, please contact me or David Rebocho to let us know if you wish to stay in the Air BnB the night before. All individuals staying at the Air BnB will need to pay their part in the rental of the house by August 15, 2021. Please remember you can get friends and family to sponsor you to run or walk during this event to cover registration and housing costs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:22.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#181818;letter-spacing:.6pt">Here is a message from our contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:black">You can direct participants to Shree. I'll include all the contact info at the bottom of this email. Shree can help them sign our waiver and then she can collect the information necessary to help them register. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:black">After looking at the CRBR website, it appears that the registration fee goes up as the date draws closer. Until June 15 the registration fee is $50. After that the fee jumps to $55, then it jumps again to $60 after August 15. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:black">Shree Gobin</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#222222">Volunteer Coordinator, Adaptive Expeditions </span><span style="color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#222222">(317) 682-8222</span><span style="color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:Shree@AEOutdoors.org">Shree@AEOutdoors.org</a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Scholarship Announcement 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">On behalf of the NFB of SC Scholarship Committee, I would like to thank the Chesterfield Chapter, Grand Strand Chapter, Federation Center of the Blind, the Sumter Chapter, the Columbia Chapter, and the Greenville Chapter for their contributions to the 2021 Scholarship Program. No amount is too small. Our students are the next generation of Federation leaders, so let’s show them that we stand with them in their educational journey!! Donations can be made online at <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a>, click donate, and put scholarship in the comment field. You can also send checks to the Federation center in Columbia. Thank you. Shannon Cook, Scholarship Committee Chair. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sympathy<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of MS. Patricia Tuck. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> The following meetings are scheduled on the Zoom platform this week. You are welcome to attend any of these meetings, even if you are not a member of the chapter or committee. All Committee meetings are open to the public for listening. Contact President Bazer if you would like to be added to any NFB of SC committee so that information stays current on our website and membership list. Here is what is coming up on Zoom for the month. All meetings are on the main Federation ID of 803-254-3777, unless noted.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dates & Times of meetings are subject to change. All times are Eastern.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, June 29, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Get Fit session 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8648789090?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Meeting ID: 864 878 9090 Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">One tap mobile +19292056099,,8648789090# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Computer Science & Tech Division 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Federation Center<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><a name="_Hlk73110020">ROOKIE ROUNDUP <o:p></o:p></a></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73110020"><a name="_Hlk74576604">All convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a welcoming Zoom meeting the week before convention starts. President Riccobono and Board of Directors Chairperson Pam Allen will be on hand to preview convention activities and provide a historical perspective of the organization and how it grew into the leading voice in the blindness field. If you are new to the NFB, come learn a little more about our dynamic organization and the extended family that could become your own. Join us Tuesday, June 29, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. EDT (Zoom meeting ID </a></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/99605070015"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73110020"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk74576604">996 0507 0015</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73110020"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk74576604"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73110020"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk74576604">). We cannot wait to welcome you! 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Learn about the various platforms on which the convention will be available. If you registered prior to the deadline? Learn how to vote, win door prizes, and more! How do you get the most out of our 2021 exhibit hall, visit the presidential sweet, find your special interest, committee, and division meeting throughout the week. The agenda for the convention is available in a number of places in a number of formats. So, customize the convention to make it easy, flexible, joyful, and powerful for you and your fellow conventioneers. Please share this info with your chapter and division members. Please invite blind students, parents, teachers, non-members, and members to join our Mountain Time at 6, and please invite everyone you know to come to the convention, free! Anywhere and everywhere! We are also inviting our brothers and sisters from the NFB of Georgia. Please make them feel welcome. For our Georgia colleagues, this will be an eastern time at 8 event. Greetings to NFB GA President Dorothy Griffin and our Georgia family. Your all-important Zoom coordinates are below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">A special welcome to our Colorado Center for the Blind staff and students. They are receiving similar training at the Center. But staff and students who may wish to build additional connections may wish to join us. After all, you never know what our gurus Curtis and Paul might have to teach us to make this convention easy and special. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97417562247.">https://zoom.us/j/97417562247.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Meeting ID: 974 1756 2247<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">+14086380968,,97417562247#<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dial in<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> +1 253 215 8782<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Meeting ID: 974 1756 2247<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/2021-national-convention-agenda">https://nfb.org/2021-national-convention-agenda.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>July<o:p></o:p></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, July 1, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Darlington Chapter 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Friday, July 2, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Meet the Blind Committee 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Palmetto Connects 7PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Movie Night with the NFB 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, July 3, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Get Fit 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Green Ville Chapter 11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Student Division 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, July 5, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Fund Raising 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please note, no chapter, division or committee meetings will be held Tuesday through Saturday of this week starting at this point.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, July 6, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><h2>NFB National convention virtual<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/tuesday">https://nfb.org/tuesday</a><o:p></o:p></p><h2><o:p> </o:p></h2><h2>Wednesday, July 7, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><h2>NFB National Convention Virtual<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/wednesday">https://nfb.org/wednesday</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, July 8, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><h2>NFB national Convention Virtual<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/thursday">https://nfb.org/thursday</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Friday<o:p></o:p></h2><h2>NFB National Convention Virtual<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/friday">https://nfb.org/friday</a><o:p></o:p></p><h2><o:p> </o:p></h2><h2><o:p> </o:p></h2><h2>Saturday, July 10, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">NFB National Convention Virtual<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/saturday">https://nfb.org/saturday</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Sunday, July 11, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Lee County Chapter 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, July 12, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Braille Literacy Committee 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, July 13, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Get Fit 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">At Large Chapter 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sumter Chapter 7:00 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Wednesday, July 14, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Sports & Rec Division 6:00 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, July 15, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Palmetto Connects<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Columbia Chapter 6:15 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Florence Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Clarendon Chapter 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Friday, July 16, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Trivia Night 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, July 17, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Get Fit 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cherokee Chapter 10:00 AM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Sunday, July 18, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Support group for recently blind members 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, July 19, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Membership Committee 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, July 20, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Get Fit 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Diabetes Action Network 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Wednesday, July 21, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Advocacy Committee 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Public Relations 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thursday, July 22, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Social Media 7:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, July 24, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Get Fit 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Monday, July 26, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Doing Our Fair Share 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Tuesday, July 27, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Get Fit 5:30 PM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Computer Science Meeting 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Diversity & Inclusion 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Saturday, July 31, 2021<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Get Fit 9:00 AM Rocky Bottom<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> NFB of SC Federation Center is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Topic: NFB of SC Chapter and Committee meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Times are in Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">NFB of SC 65<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I encourage you to register for our 65<sup>th</sup> annual state convention and attend the way that best fits your comfort level at this time. We currently have 21 virtual registrants and 66 in-person registrants .Our goal is fifty in-person participants and we have exceeded that goal. Can we reach 100 in-person participants? We have several contests listed below for those registering in-person or virtually between June 1 and June 30 will be entered into a $50 drawing, and those registering at the hotel in Charleston will be entered into a separate $50 drawing so please insure your name is in one of those drawings. Also, we will be running a contest for the chapter or division who obtains the most money in sponsorships. Let’s work to exceed our $15,000 sponsorship goal to defray the cost of the convention. If you will need transportation or a roommate during the convention in North Charleston, please call/text me at 803-960-9977 or email me at <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jhipp25@sc.rr.com">Jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This information will go on the listserv. The transportation requests will help us in determining pick-up points around the state. I am hopeful that chapters with vans will assist in the transportation process as well as, others in the community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Let’s talk about our state convention in detail.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We will be having our sixty-fifth NFB of SC state convention August 19-22, 2021 at the North Charleston Marriott, 4770 Goer Drive, North Charleston, SC, 29406. It is time for all of us to begin making our reservations and registering for our hybrid convention. You may contact the hotel directly at 843-747-1900 and let them know you are registering for the NFB of SC state convention to receive the discounted rates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Room rates are as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Singles and doubles, $115.00 per night.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Triples, $125.00 per night.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Quads, $135.00 per night.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">You will also need to add sales tax which currently is 14%.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The NFB of SC block of rooms at the above rates will be good until July 29, 2021 until 5:00 PM Eastern time. After that date, the hotel will release the rooms to the general public and we will not be guaranteed our group rate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The NFB of SC board voted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 on the following rates for convention registration. The prices include reception on Friday night, boxed breakfast Saturday and Sunday, and banquet Saturday night. There will not be a luncheon on Saturday afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Adults, $85.00 per person until July 15; $100.00 after this date.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">College, graduate and doctoral students, $55 per person until July 15; $60 after this date.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Individuals 18 and younger, $25.00 per person until July 15; $30 after this date.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Virtual, $25.00 per person until July 15; $30 after this date.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">In order to have a hybrid event so that as many individuals can attend as possible, we are charging a small registration fee for virtual attendance to cover the cost of broadcasting from the Marriott; the hotel charges the NFB of SC around $1,000 for audiovisual equipment and broadcasting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">If you plan to vote in this year’s election for the NFB of SC, you will need to be a member of the NFB of SC in good standing as of June 30, 2021 by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard time. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">You may register using a paper registration form, complete and enclose payment and send to the Federation Center, 2021 NFB of SC State Convention, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">You may also register online and submit payment through Pay Pal or you may send in your payment to the Center at the above address. Registration will not be confirmed until payment has been received through the mail or Pay Pal. If using Pay Pal, please remember to add 3% to your total to cover Pay Pal’s administration fees and so that NFB of SC receives the entire amount.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Let’s have a large in-person and virtual turn-out for the NFB of SC Sixty-Fifth state convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Register online at<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">2021 National Federation of the Blind of SC Sixty-Fifth State Convention Registration Form<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://forms.gle/JUxemkCKcjiWdC827">https://forms.gle/JUxemkCKcjiWdC827</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">You may obtain a printed form from David Houck at the Federation Center. Those letters and registration forms will be in the mail this week.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Questions about the convention, please call me at 803-960-9977 or email me at<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jhipp25@sc.rr.com">Jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Nationally:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you to those who have registered for the National virtual convention. NFB of SC currently has 85 individuals registered!<o:p></o:p></p><h2 style="mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:27.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Registration</span></b><span style="font-size:27.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Registration is now open and free! Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more. While there is no registration fee to attend the National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention, please consider a donation if you are in a position to do so. There is a donation option available during the registration process. Your support is greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=432"><span style="color:#005AA3">Register for the NFB 2021 National Convention now!</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/files-pdf/2021-national-convention-registration-form-fillable-web.pdf"><span style="color:#005AA3">2021 National Convention Registration Form (Fillable PDF)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Let’s have a large showing from the Palmetto affiliate for the national convention starting July 6! Many activities will be held before that date including Rookie Round-up for first-time convention attendees.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Below, you will find links to the national convention schedules for each day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I request that our chapter, division and other meetings not happen during this week. This is a time to attend the national convention and learn about the NFB and its resources. All meetings can be postponed to other months, days, or times.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I appreciate you adhering to this request. Nationals does not want other things going on this week during convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">BTW, I did send in our banquet request so hopefully, they will drop into our party which will be held at the Federation Center, Saturday night, July 10 from 5:00 until the banquet is over. We invite everyone. Food will be brought in from the outside. If you plan to attend our banquet party at the Center, please RSVP to me via email or phone/text. The cost is $10 per person for this event at the Center.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">All about National Convention Site<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention?q=get-involved%2Fnational-convention">https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention?q=get-involved%2Fnational-convention</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Welcome<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/2021-national-convention-agenda">https://nfb.org/2021-national-convention-agenda</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">National Convention Tuesday:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/tuesday">https://nfb.org/tuesday</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/wednesday">https://nfb.org/wednesday</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thursday<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/thursday">https://nfb.org/thursday</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Friday<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/friday">https://nfb.org/friday</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Saturday<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/saturday">https://nfb.org/saturday</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Convention Notes<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/convention-notes">https://nfb.org/convention-notes</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Fascinating Facts<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5E5E5E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">The </span><a href="http://redtri.com/french-fry-facts-and-trivia/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:inherit;color:#00C4DC;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white;text-decoration:none">world’s longest French fry </span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#5E5E5E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">is 34-inches long. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Final Thought<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#666666;background:white">“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” – <strong><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Rikki Rogers<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#666666;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#666666;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">If you have read to the end of this Positive Note, what would you do or try if you knew you wouldn’t fail? Email me your responses to <a href="mailto:Jennifer@successforlives.org"><span style="font-weight:normal">Jennifer@successforlives.org</span></a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">NFB Pledge - I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">NFB One Minute Message - “The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">If this message was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it directly in your inbox, as well as, receive messages regarding the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, please email Steve Cook at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellpadding="0" style="border:none;border-top:solid #D3D4DE 1.0pt"><tbody><tr><td width="58" style="width:41.25pt;border:none;padding:9.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt"><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target="_blank"><span style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="46" height="29" style="width:.4791in;height:.302in" id="Picture_x0020_1" alt="Image removed by sender." src="cid:image004.jpg@01D76DCC.D64FF800"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width="473" style="width:352.5pt;border:none;padding:9.0pt .75pt .75pt .75pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#41424E">Virus-free. <a href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4453EA">www.avg.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBofSC mailing list</span><br><span>NFBofSC@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to any of the following within the NFB of SC, please click the below link. 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