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Seeking Distributed Research Teams to Participate in Paid Study
by Jordan Duran 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Dear Air-L community, Are you working in a research team that regularly meets online? We at the VICE lab (Virtual Identity, Community, and Entitativity) at UNC Charlotte are conducting a study on how distributed research teams develop and maintain their connections during and between their virtual meetings. We are currently seeking a wide variety of research teams in STEM, social sciences, and humanities to participate in this research. Research teams can have a variety of purposes including but not limited to basic research, applied research & development, grant writing, policy creation, data collection & analysis, and manuscript preparation. We prefer teams ranging from 3 and 10 people who have regular virtual meetings. Participation will include completing a series of surveys and sharing recordings of four consecutive meetings. One member of the research team will serve as our lead contact to help with coordination. If chosen to participate in the study, the team contact will receive compensation of up to $250 and each team member will receive up to $150. Please note that at this time we can only enroll teams where all members are in the United States or Canada. If you are interested, you can fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0atML-6NzsxWVpXWxa0WWPuNXYYzVJ92… Filling out the form is not a commitment to participate, it is just letting us know that you are interested in participating and a member of our lab will follow up with you individually. If you have questions, you can visit our study website https://pages.charlotte.edu/researchteams/ or contact Dr. Anita Blanchard (Anita.Blanchard(a)charlotte.edu <mailto:Anita.Blanchard@charlotte.edu>) Kind regards, Jordan Duran VICE Lab <https://pages.charlotte.edu/virtual-communities-lab/>, UNC Charlotte Doctoral Candidate, Organizational Science Ph.D. Program

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Doctoral Researchers, Digital Social Services, Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Social Services (DocSoc360°), University of Jyväskylä, FINLAND
by Taipale, Sakari 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

University of Jyväskylä (Finland) is seeking to recruit 6 Doctoral Researchers/PhD students to conduct their studies as part of the DocSoc360° Doctoral Pilot Programme, launched by a network of Finnish universities. Candidates interested in writing their dissertation on any topical issue related to digital social services could carry out their studies under my supervision. These 3-year positions are fully salaried. The deadline for applications is 17 May 2024. Read more: https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/doctoral-education-pilot-six-doctoral-res… Best wishes, Sakari Taipale, Ph.D. Professor of Social and Public Policy Research Group Leader of CoEAge Care Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy University of Jyväskylä, Finland JYU. MAKING SCIENCE SOCIAL. #JYUnity #JYUnique #JYUWell

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Mobilities and the Digital Conference | University of Birmingham 2024
by Adam Packer 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Dear AOI List Members, I wanted to share and extend an invitation for a conference I am organising with the Royal Geographical Society and its Digital Geographies Research Group (DGRG<http://digitalgeographiesrg.org>) on the theme of 'Mobilities and the Digital'. The conference is being held at the University of Birmingham on 21st June and it is hosted by the Institute for STEMM in Culture and Society (ISTEMMiCS): "Mobilities are undergoing profound transformations in the digital era, reshaping the movement of people, goods, and information across space and time. From AI-driven urban technologies to the impact of crises like COVID-19, the digital realm increasingly influences how we experience mobility. The 2024 DGRG symposium, hosted by the University of Birmingham’s Institute for STEMM in Culture and Society on Friday, June 21st, 2024, offers a platform to explore these dynamics. We invite contributions that dissect the diverse dimensions of digitally-mediated mobilities, from their differential impacts to its spatialities traversed by ground, air, and water" The official Call for Papers has been extended until tomorrow, but if you are interested in presenting or would like more information, just drop me an email (a.m.packer(a)bham.ac.uk<mailto:a.m.packer@bham.ac.uk>) by the end of this week. There are travel bursaries and discounted rates for PhDs/ECRs available too. There's more information on the DGRG and the conference here: https://digitalgeographiesrg.org/digital-geographies-research-group-annual-… I would greatly appreciate if you could share the conference with interested audiences too. Kindest regards, Adam Dr Adam Michael Packer (he/him) Research Fellow – Future Flight Technologies +44 (0)7999788267 | @adammpacker University of Birmingham College of Engineering & Physical Sciences Institute for STEMM in Culture & Society (ISTEMMiCS) www.birmingham.ac.uk<http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/> Twitter<https://twitter.com/unibirmingham> / Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/unibirmingham/> / Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/unibirmingham> / LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-birmingham/> For the most up-to-date-information, visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk<http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/>

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Call for Participation: Internet Research with Foundation Models?
by Bernhard Rieder 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Dear Airlisters, CAT4SMR <https://cat4smr.humanities.uva.nl/> is convening its closing workshop on the exploration of generative methods in internet research on September 3, 2024 in Amsterdam. Situated within the Digital Methods Initiative <http://digitalmethods.net/>, CAT4SMR has been working on tools for capturing and analyzing social media data, such as 4CAT <http://4cat.nl/> and the YouTube Data Tools <https://ytdt.digitalmethods.net/>, but also on how to develop and implement new and innovative research methods. As the incorporation of large pre-trained models (sometimes referred to as “foundation models”, including Large Language Models, Large Vision Models, etc.) into social sciences and humanities (SSH) research moves from novelty to standard, the need to exchange, evaluate, and critique is becoming pressing. This one-day workshop will serve as a forum for investigating how these advanced computational techniques are being integrated into digital research, what opportunities, limitations, and pitfalls they imply, and what this means for academic research. Our conversations will center around several themes: The evolution of digital methods in light of foundation models, exploring how tools like LLMs and LVMs augment and transform established methodologies and introduce new ones into digital research, from thematic textual and visual analysis to the study of misinformation; The critical examination of best practices in the deployment of LLMs or LVMs, from the art of effective prompting to the nuances of model selection, fine-tuning, and evaluation, all within the context of internet research; We are particularly interested in fostering discussions about new epistemologies, ethical implications, and practical issues related to the use of these models in research. This includes the careful examination of models’ black-boxed nature and their (potential) imprint on research, as well as the broader ethical landscape that researchers navigate. We welcome short proposals (about 500 words) for brief presentations on empirical research projects, methodologies, tools, or critiques aligned with our workshop themes, especially those adopting experimental, explorative, or speculative approaches. Potential topics include, but are not limited to: interesting new methods, advancing visual and textual analysis; effective strategies for employing pre-trained models in internet research; taming black boxes: observing, testing, and deploying pre-trained models for digital research; the evolution of interpretive practices with the integration of LLMs; the role of pre-trained models as surrogate expert readers; the delegation of interpretative agency to pre-trained models; reflections on the role of pre-trained models in, or next to, qualitative and quantitative research; challenges and opportunities in the ‘traceability’ of digital actors and research procedures; researching platformed models; platform research with pre-trained models and their (mis)uses for medium-sensitive studies; This will be a one-day meeting with presentations and ample room for discussion. We hope to make this an inspiring event by bringing together scholars and practitioners from diverse disciplines, resulting in fruitful collaborations. We have some ability to fund transport and accommodation, and will provide lunch and dinner. Deadline for submissions: June 7, 2024 Submit proposals to: cat4smr(a)list.uva.nl <mailto:cat4smr@list.uva.nl> Notice of acceptance: June 21, 2024 Workshop date: September 3, 2024 Location: Amsterdam City Centre Organizers: Erik Borra, Sal Hagen, Stijn Peeters, Bernhard Rieder --- Bernhard Rieder | Associate Professor | New Media and Digital Culture University of Amsterdam | Turfdraagsterpad 9 | 1012 XT Amsterdam | The Netherlands http://thepoliticsofsystems.net <http://thepoliticsofsystems.net/> | http://labs.polsys.net <http://labs.polsys.net/> | https://www.digitalmethods.net <https://www.digitalmethods.net/> | @RiederB My book Engines of Order: A Mechanology of Algorithmic Techniques is now available: Print: http://bit.ly/eoo-print | Open Access: http://bit.ly/eoo-oa

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CFP - Napster at 25 years
by Arditi, David M 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

CFP: Napster at 25 years<https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/ann…> This year is the 25th anniversary of the founding of Napster. At the time, the software allowed computer users to access music files online for the first time in an efficient manner. Following its release, record executives swore it would end recorded music; in fact, record labels continue to see profits every year. However, the impact of Napster was much larger than just downloading music. The technology changed the Internet to facilitate the exchange of files on a large scale. Corporations across media and cultural industries reacted to stifle the burgeoning peer-2-peer software's development. A cadre of lawyers and lobbyists worked to stop filesharing and change the laws governing the Internet. These changes altered the cultural development of software and trapped us in an era of unending consumption. We're interested in short (1,000-5,000 word) descriptive, analytical, and/or polemical pieces or longer critical article manuscripts of any length. Submit manuscripts to http://fastcapitalism.com by June 15. Please contact David Arditi darditi(a)uta.edu<mailto:darditi@uta.edu> with questions. David Arditi Associate Professor of Sociology Director of the Center for Theory University of Texas at Arlington

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Fwd: Fw: Position Announcement: Associate Professor and Director of the Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies - Virginia Tech
by Fernanda Rosa 20 Apr '24

20 Apr '24

This may be of interest. *From:* Halfon, Saul <shalfon(a)vt.edu> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:54 AM *To:* sts Discussion List <sts-g(a)vt.edu> *Subject:* [sts-g] Position Announcement: Associate Professor and Director of the Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies Dear STS Community, The job ad for the ATS director was posted last week. This position seeks a director for the Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies who is also an Associate Professor with a research and teaching focus in “human impacts of digital technologies, broadly construed.” This has a very short application timeline of May 1, so feel free to send to your relevant networks. https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/529210/associate-professo… ---------------------- Saul Halfon Department Chair & Associate Professor Science, Technology, and Society (0247) 280 Alumni Mall Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 shalfon(a)vt.edu 540-231-1648

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12th IEEE International Conference on Cloud Engineering (IC2E): Last Call for Papers
by Announce 20 Apr '24

20 Apr '24

*** Last Call for Papers *** 12th IEEE International Conference on Cloud Engineering (IC2E) September 24-27, 2024, 5* Aliathon Resort, Paphos, Cyprus https://conferences.computer.org/IC2E/2024/, The IEEE International Conference on Cloud Engineering (IC2E) is a premier conference on Cloud Computing, which in the last two decades has significantly changed the way IT resources are consumed. ###IMPORTANT DATES### * Full and short paper submission deadline: May 17, 2024 (AoE) (*** extended ***) * Author notification and start of shepherding phase: June 30, 2024 * Camera-ready copies: August 2, 2024 ###TOPICS OF INTEREST### IC2E provides a high-quality, comprehensive forum where researchers and practitioners can exchange information on engineering principles, enabling technologies, and practical experiences related to Cloud Computing. The conference brings together experts who work on different levels of the cloud stack – including systems, storage, networking, platforms, databases, applications, and software engineering. IC2E offers an end-to-end view of the challenges and technologies in Cloud Computing, fosters new research that addresses the interaction between different layers of the stack, and ultimately helps shape the future of cloud-transformed business and society. IC2E 2024 invites submissions of high-quality research papers describing fully developed results and ongoing foundational and applied work related to all aspects of cloud engineering. The IC2E Program Committee will interpret “cloud engineering” very broadly – to include everything from engineering principles to practical experiences, and advances that target different levels of the cloud stack, from both academia and industry. In particular, submissions on topics of emerging interest in the research and development communities are encouraged. Authors can choose to submit their papers under either the Research and Vision or Industry and Experience Track. Submissions are invited on the following non-exhaustive list of topics for both tracks: * Cloud management and engineering, from single (micro-)services to complete system landscapes * Cloud applications, ranging from the Internet of Things (IoT) over Big Data to Machine Learning * Cloud systems, including storage, data distribution, and serverless computing * Cloud security and privacy concerns on all levels of the Cloud stack * Fog and Edge Computing, and all other system types in the Cloud-Edge Compute Continuum * Everything as a Service * Non-technical aspects of Cloud Computing, e.g., Cloud governance or cloud economics For a full list of the topics, please visit https://conferences.computer.org/IC2E/2024/. IC2E is looking for the following three types of paper submissions: * Research papers describe original well-evaluated research. Novelty is a key criterion in the review process. * Vision papers describe speculative but well-reasoned and inspiring papers. Here, the insights and clarity of the vision are of key concern. * Industry and experience papers describe how existing research has been transferred into practice. The review focus is on the lessons learned, including those relevant for researchers. Research and vision papers should be submitted to the Research Track, industry and experience papers to the Industry Track. Vision papers should have "(Vision Paper)" as a subtitle on the first page. ###SUBMISSION### Authors must submit full and short papers in PDF via the Web submission form at EasyChair (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ic2e2024) upon selecting Research Track or Industry Track options. Both Research Track and Industry Track papers should use the IEEE Manuscript Template for Conference Proceedings for formatting. LaTeX users must use \documentclass[10pt,conference]{IEEEtran}, without including the compsoc or compsocconf options. As reviewers often ask for additional content, IC2E differentiates between paper formatting for reviewing and for the final published version: * Full papers: For reviewing, full papers (including figures and tables) should not exceed 9 double-column pages; references can be additional pages. For the final published version, full papers are limited to a total of 12 double-column pages including everything. * Short papers: For reviewing, short papers are limited to 5 pages, not including references, and should be clearly marked as such in the title. For the final published version, short papers are limited to 8 pages, including everything. IC2E supports Open Science practices. Therefore, authors are strongly encouraged to publish software and data sets as open-source/data. All submitted manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Depending on the paper type, submissions will be judged on correctness, originality, technical strength, significance, quality of presentation, and interest and relevance to the conference scope. Submitted manuscripts must contain original contributions, and their contributions must not have appeared in or be under consideration for publication in another workshop, conference, or journal. Accepted papers will be published by the IEEE Computer Society Conference Publishing Services (EI indexed). ###ORGANIZATION & CONTACT### General Chairs: * George Pallis University of Cyprus, Cyprus * Weisong Shi University of Delaware, US TPC Chairs: * Xiaohui (Helen) Gu North Carolina State University, US * Stefan Schulte Hamburg University of Technology, Germany

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JOB: Coordinator, SIPA Cyber Program
by Joly MacFie 20 Apr '24

20 Apr '24

https://opportunities.columbia.edu/jobs/coordinator-sipa-cyber-program-morn… Position Summary Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and the Arnold A. Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies (SIWPS) seek a Coordinator to support the functions of the SIPA Cyber Program. For almost a decade, the SIPA Cyber Program has advanced the understanding of cyber policy within SIPA and across Columbia University. The coordinator will report to Jason Healey, Senior Research Scholar and Director of the SIPA Cyber Program, and will be responsible for project management, coordinating convenings, and supporting program administration. The coordinator will serve a critical role in maintaining and growing the SIPA Cyber Program. The selected candidate will need to support ongoing research activities – including publications, workshops, and conferences. Outreach will also be required to engage with SIPA departments, industry partners, donors, alumni, and colleagues in the private sector. At SIPA—the world’s leading school of global policy—we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We work to cultivate these values in our practices, programs, and policies. We aim to create a workplace that is welcoming and celebrates the unique lived experiences of all our staff, students, and faculty. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the School. Applicants are encouraged to include information in their cover letter about how they will further this goal. ------------------------------ Responsibilities - Support a range of research projects including, but not limited to: Cyber Regulation Lab, Cyber Recommendations Project, Cyber Risks to Financial Stability, Workforce Development, and Cyber Conflict Studies. - Coordinate convenings and events that support research projects, including workshops, large conferences, and high-profile meetings in both in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats. - Develop and maintain financial activities, which include budgeting, while maintaining up-to-date financial information for grant compliance. - Supervise several (usually three to four) graduate student researchers in supporting ongoing research activities. - Maintain the SIPA Cyber Program’s website content and communication strategy, including sharing recent publications, and events; a regular newsletter; and social media posts. - Coordinate and organize the annual NYC Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge. - Serve as a point person between the Program Director, Affiliated Faculty, and other colleagues and partners. - Identify fundraising opportunities and assist in grant writing and reporting. - Proactively engage with SIPA alumni and industry partners. - Support research, editing, and writing as required. - Perform related duties as assigned. ------------------------------ Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the field of International Relations, Political Science, Computer Science, or a cyber-relevant field. - 0-2 years of cumulative work experience. Preference will be given to those who have past experience working for an academic organization, think tank, or similar private sector work. - Understanding or exposure to topics of cybersecurity, trust, safety, and emerging technologies via professional experience or through coursework. - Strong organizational and communications skills. - Willingness and ability to travel. Usually, this is limited to travel within the United States, especially Washington, D.C. - Demonstrated experience with event organization and stakeholder management. ------------------------------ Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in the field of International Relations, Political Science, Computer Science, or a cyber-relevant field. - 4 years of cumulative work experience, including experience working for an academic organization, think tank, or similar private sector work. - Ability to track multiple projects with varying deadlines and stakeholders. - Comfort with developing and maintaining budgets. - Familiarity with fundraising and grant proposals. - Demonstrated experience with research project management. ------------------------------ Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Lecturer, Associate Director of Social Media Listening Center at Clemson University
by Brandon Boatwright 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Hello, all, The Department of Communication at Clemson University invites applications for a full-time lecturer and Associate Director of the Social Media Listening Center. Responsibilities include teaching two classes per semester, supervising student interns, and building community partnerships both within and beyond Clemson University. The appointment will begin July 1, 2024, renewable annually based on performance. The successful candidate will teach courses in social media analytics (i.e., introduction to social media applications and methods), as well as other courses in their area of specialization. Qualifications Minimum qualifications for this position include an earned Ph.D. in Communication or related field (ABD will be considered), as well as experience of effective teaching at the college level. Preferred candidates will also have experience working in industry (for profit and/or nonprofit) and a commitment to community engagement as it demonstrates Clemson’s land grant mission. Application Instructions Applicants should electronically submit all application materials via Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/144417 Required materials include: (1) a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications for the position (2) a current vita (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (4) statement detailing how the applicant’s teaching and service experiences contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion (5) contact information for three references. Applications submitted by 5/31/24 will recieve full consideration, but this position will remain open until filled. Send email inquiries to: Brandon Boatwright, Assistant Professor & Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, Clemson University, boatwr5(a)clemson.edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. All the best, Brandon -- *BRANDON C. BOATWRIGHT, Ph.D. *CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor & Director, Social Media Listening Center Department of Communication 430B Daniel Hall 864.656.1567 clemson.edu/communication <https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/departments/communication/> College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences Building People and Communities

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WEBCAST APR 19 – 30 Years of Internet in China: Between past growth and future challenges
by Joly MacFie 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

** Since April 1 2024 - the ISOC Live community livestream service is no longer funded by the Internet Society - big thanks to our first monthly sustaining sponsor Vint Cerf for his support! ** This is underway. REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3UoCqzq Vint recorded an introductory video https://youtu.be/qTPt0hvUY_w Read on blog <https://isoc.live/17708/> or Reader <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=85d138791d70971b5aeca85…> On *Friday April 19 2024*, at *12:00-13:00 UTC*, *Diplo <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2cb05e1dcabf56020b856b5…>*, in partnership with the *Fuxi Institution <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=357b392d8ba901ed2699c8f…>*, will host a discussion '*30 Years of Internet in China: Between past growth and future challenges <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=5c5fcf21e96023a908a018a…>* '. On 20 April 1994, China connected to the internet. It was one of the most important developments in the digital history of the 20th century. Digitalization has been the engine behind the rise of the Chinese economy, lifting millions out of poverty. Today, China has 1.050 billion Internet users, or 20% of the global Internet population. China displays a vibrant digital economy and is home to many leading digital companies. In less than two decades, however, telecommunications and mobile technology became the first well-established fields of geopolitical rivalry between the US and China. This dispute for leadership is spreading through a vast array of so-called ‘critical and emerging technologies’, including artificial intelligence. Tension is rising between the two digital powers, and measures have been put in place to restrict access to each other’s digital markets. *SPEAKERS* *Jovan Kurbalija*, Director of Diplo & Head of Geneva Internet Platform *Lee Xiaodong*, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fuxi Institution & Professor, Tsinghua University *Liu Hao*, Acting Chair, School of Global Governance, Beijing Institute of Technology *Rogier Creemers*, Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Modern Chinese Studies, University of Leiden *Sorina Teleanu*, Director of Knowledge, Diplo Moderator: *Marilia Maciel*, Head of Digital Commerce and Internet Policy, Diplo *LIVESTREAM* *https://livestream.com/internetsociety/diplo-china30 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=5c5fcf21e96023a908a018a…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3Q5DK7R <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=5d0d480b08b30c3c05246ea…>* *REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3UoCqzq <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=cfaa656bb5eb21f45e5be0c…>* *TWITTER #ChinaInternet30 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d5246027136ac73203f879f…> @DiplomacyEdu @FuxiInstitution @jovankurbalija @Xiaodong_Lee Liu Hao @BIT1940 Rogier Creemers @China_Digital Sorina Teleanu @MariliaM* *MASTODON #ChinaInternet30 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=93ac73168bdd28286d5a032…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=72d4f9e7f9dcf77c75b38a5…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=98d373542fc008842439951…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=998ac4995e5b6126f2760ea…>* Permalink https://isoc.live/17708 -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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