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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">This is an FYI regarding "Motorcycle Checkpoint" information, and an attempt to correct some of the rumors that are flying about. A checkpoint, such as in DUI checkpoints are to be held in safe, visible, well-lighted areas where one out of five vehicles are pulled over and checked. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> The Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operations being funded by NHTSA and by CA OTS with NHTSA money, are supposed to be held in areas where there is a lot of motorcycle activity and where motorcyclists are often hurt or injured </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">These are NOT "Checkpoints". They are just normal patroling situations where police are supposed to pull over ANY vehicle that may be doing primary collision</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">factor violations. This includes motorcycles driving poorly, AND cars that are making unsafe lane changes, tailgating motorcycles, etc. Shown below is a template that is issued by the Office of Traffic Safety OTS to police departments who are receiving NHTSA or CA OTS</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE:
10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">money. What happens sometimes, is that the police department will issue press releases to local newspapers who then improperly list the action as "Checkpoints" , and misuse the info, as shown on the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hemet</st1:place></st1:City> newspaper report shown below. . In theory, if a police department then stops 96 motorcycles and one car, they would be following the <I>letter</I> of the law, but that is not the intent that CA OTS is funding them for. The intent is to lower motorcyclists being hurt and killed by anyone's mistakes. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Contrary to the Subject line of this email, the Hemet Police Department operation described in the news story is not a “checkpoint.” A checkpoint is a stationary, high visibility roadblock, with warning signs, lights and cones funneling vehicles to a lane where all vehicles (or a set, objective formula such as every fifth vehicle) are stopped briefly. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) funds DUI and DUI/Driver License checkpoints. We do not fund motorcycle-only checkpoints and we do not fund driver license-only checkpoints. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Here (pasted below) is the press release template that we provide to police departments who are conducting OTS grant-funded Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operations. These operations involve police officers driving around conducting regular traffic enforcement. If they see a violation, they make and enforcement stop of the vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle) and issue a warning, citation or make an arrest.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">In order to increase public awareness about motorcycle safety, we require police departments to issue a press release that not only highlights the grant-funded enforcement operation, but also offers other information about motorcycle safety, licensing and training. This way the effort and resources reach beyond the few people who are actually stopped during the enforcement operation.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">If you compare the press release template to the Hemet PD news story, you will see some information in the news article was pulled directly from the press release, however the part saying “as well as other vehicle drivers” was not included. We provide the information, but we cannot control exactly what the media reports. It is our intention that these motorcycle operations target the traffic violations that contribute to motorcycle crashes, whether the violation is made by a motorcycle rider or any other road user.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 24pt">PRESS RELEASE</SPAN></U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">(from CA Office of Traffic Safety OTS)</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 24pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:</SPAN></U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <U>CONTACT:</U></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; BACKGROUND: yellow; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><City></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> Police Department Working To Reduce Motorcycle Fatalities</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Police to increase enforcement aimed at dangerous riders and careless motorists</SPAN></I></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The <SPAN style="BACKGROUND: yellow"><city></SPAN> Police Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on <SPAN style="BACKGROUND: yellow"><date></SPAN> in an effort to continue lowering deaths and injuries. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes occur. Officers will cracking down on traffic violations made by motorcyclists as well as other vehicle drivers that can lead to motorcycle collisions, injuries and fatalities.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: #ff7f00">[for ALCOHOL /(DUI) grants, insert the following</SPAN><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: #ffff40">]</SPAN> <SPAN style="BACKGROUND: #ff7f00"><looking for drivers and riders who are under the influence of drug or alcohol and></SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Motorcycle fatalities had been on the rise in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State>, increasing 175 percent in 11 years, from 204 killed in 1998 to 560 killed in 2008. That trend has stopped and data shows a 30 percent decrease, to 394 motorcyclists killed in 2009. Despite this dramatic improvement, <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State> remains one of three states that lead the nation in motorcyclist’s deaths. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">California</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> collision data reveals that primary causes of motorcycle-involved crashes include speeding, unsafe turning and impairment due to alcohol and other drugs. The <SPAN style="BACKGROUND: yellow"><city></SPAN> Police Department is also reminding all motorists to always be alert and watch out for motorcycles, especially when turning and changing lanes.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Another major factor leading to motorcycle crashes is inexperience. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN" lang=EN>Between 2006 and 2008, 58 percent of motorcycle operators killed under age 25 were not properly licensed.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Riders, young and old, are encouraged to be properly licensed and to seek training and safety information. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">“Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable than others sharing the road,” said California Office of Traffic Safety Director, Christopher J. Murphy. “Motorcyclists require special skills and abilities to reduce their risk of being involved in a crash.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Rider’s can get training through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at <A title=http://www.ca-msp.org/ href="http://www.ca-msp.org/" target=_blank><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">www.CA-msp.org</SPAN></A> or 1-877 RIDE 411 or 1-877-743-3411.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"># # #</SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><BR clear=all>Motorcycle Safety Tips</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic; <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, when behind a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. And don’t tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Motorcyclists can increase their safety by:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Positioning themselves in the lane where they will be most visible to other drivers.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">*Never driving while impaired. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Wearing a DOT-compliant helmet;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Use your motorcycle’s turn signals; it is <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State> law. Combine hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention to yourself.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Combining hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention to themselves;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Avoiding riding in poor weather conditions;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Wearing brightly colored protective gear;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">* Using reflective tape and stickers to increase conspicuity; and<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><A href="http://www.swrnn.com/2011/06/11/hemet-police-to-target-motorcycle-safety-next-week/" target=_blank>http://www.swrnn.com/2011/06/11/hemet-police-to-target-motorcycle-safety-next-week/</A> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> By City News Service, on June 11th, 2011 Motorcyclists with a need for speed and a penchant for taking dangerous shortcuts will be on the Hemet Police Department’s radar next week. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Hemet Police Department will conduct a specialized “Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation” on Tuesday in an effort to continue lowering deaths and injuries, said <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hemet</st1:place></st1:City> police Lt. Dean Evans. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">He cited speeding, unsafe turning and impairment due to alcohol and other drugs as leading factors in motorcycle crashes. Evans also cited inexperience as a major factor in motorcycle crashes. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">“Between 2006 and 2008, 58 percent of motorcycle operators killed under age 25 were not properly licensed,” he said. “Riders, young and old, are encouraged to be properly licensed and to seek training and safety information.” </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">California Office of Traffic Safety data show that over the past three years, fatal motorcycle crashes have declined by 30 percent. However, <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State> is still ranked in the top three states in the nation for motorcycle fatalities. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">“Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable than others sharing the road,” said OTS Director Christopher Murphy. “Motorcyclists require special skills and abilities to reduce the risk of being involved in a crash.” </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">He said the <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State> Motorcyclist Safety program provides extensive training to riders. More information is available at www.CA-msp.org or (877) 743-3411. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Tuesday’s crackdown is being funded through a <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">National Highway</st1:address></st1:Street> Traffic Safety Administration grant. </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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