The document discusses the environmental sustainability efforts at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. Some key initiatives included installing energy efficient lighting, reusing wastewater for toilets, and reusing over 90% of construction waste on site. The stadium also installed solar panels generating 30% of power for an adjacent complex. To further reduce costs and carbon footprint, the stadium replaced over 125 paper towel dispensers with high-speed XLERATOR hand dryers, saving 95% versus paper towel costs.
ㅁFor faster, healthier hand drying
Bio JetDryer is a breakthrough in hand drying. It uses a high power motor to create warm air that will dry your hands in around ten seconds. It’s elegant, ultra-modern, and a joy to use. It’s also better for the environment thanks to its low power consumption. And it’s much more hygienic than alternatives. In most of our models a quadruple antibacterial filter prevents the spread of bacteria and viruses, keeping the unit clean and hygienic at all times.
Elegant, hygienic and cost-effective
Biodrier is the hygienic, fast, efficient and stylish way to dry hands in any washroom. Bio JetDryer is based on a simple yet powerful idea – Using the heat from its own motor to provide the warm air required to dry the user’s hands. This means it uses much less power than conventional hot air hand dryers.
Keeps walls and floors dry
To use the Bio JetDryer, simply pop your hands in, and the three infrared sensors commence the warm air. The Bio JetDryer supplies gentle, but powerful gusts of high-speed air to both sides of your hands (Business and Executive models only). After around ten seconds remove your hands and they’re completely dry.
A high-speed vacuum motor saves energy as it consumes from only 1150 watts of power. The shorter drying time combined with lower power consumption saves money and reduces your carbon footprint!
Bio JetDryer is also unbelievably quiet and in some of our models it produces a natural aroma that is both refreshing and relaxing. The design is also ergonomically stylish and elegant.
Save time, save money, save energy!
ㅁFor faster, healthier hand drying
Bio JetDryer is a breakthrough in hand drying. It uses a high power motor to create warm air that will dry your hands in around ten seconds. It’s elegant, ultra-modern, and a joy to use. It’s also better for the environment thanks to its low power consumption. And it’s much more hygienic than alternatives. In most of our models a quadruple antibacterial filter prevents the spread of bacteria and viruses, keeping the unit clean and hygienic at all times.
Elegant, hygienic and cost-effective
Biodrier is the hygienic, fast, efficient and stylish way to dry hands in any washroom. Bio JetDryer is based on a simple yet powerful idea – Using the heat from its own motor to provide the warm air required to dry the user’s hands. This means it uses much less power than conventional hot air hand dryers.
Keeps walls and floors dry
To use the Bio JetDryer, simply pop your hands in, and the three infrared sensors commence the warm air. The Bio JetDryer supplies gentle, but powerful gusts of high-speed air to both sides of your hands (Business and Executive models only). After around ten seconds remove your hands and they’re completely dry.
A high-speed vacuum motor saves energy as it consumes from only 1150 watts of power. The shorter drying time combined with lower power consumption saves money and reduces your carbon footprint!
Bio JetDryer is also unbelievably quiet and in some of our models it produces a natural aroma that is both refreshing and relaxing. The design is also ergonomically stylish and elegant.
Save time, save money, save energy!
Latest Technologies in Construction Engineering by Arcadis - Gineers now engi...GineersNow
GineersNow Construction Leaders Magazine Issue 002
Special Feature Stories: BIM, Consultant, Contractor, Design, EPC, Heavy Equipment, Electro-mechanical, Machinery, Rental Equipment, HSE, EHS, Safety, Tools, Trucks, PMV, Construction, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, MEP, EPC
Exclusive: Arcadis Innovations - Latest Technologies in Engineering and Construction Industry.
Country Focus: China, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia
More engineering stories at https://www.gineersnow.com/topics/magazines
Trina Solar: Environmentally Responsible Approach to Performance Trina Solar Ltd
We at Trina Solar have created value through innovation, quality, accountability, teamwork, and creativity, principles which together comprise the core of our business model. It’s important for us to establish strong relationships with like-minded partners such as the Lotus F1 Team. Together, we are committed to leading sustainable development, whether it’s bringing people clean and reliable energy, or building a greener future for Formula 1 racing.
The GlolMakingSustainabilityProfitableLessons fro.docxoreo10
The Glol:
Making
Sustainability
Profitable
Lessons from emerging
markets by Knut Haanaes,
David Michael, Jeremy
Jürgens, and Subramanian
Rangan
O
rganic products were a lioxury with
little market to speak of when Ibra-
him Abouleish founded Sekem,
Egypt's first organic farm, in Cairo in 1977.
The years Sekem spent honing sustain-
able cultivation practices paid off, though,
in 1990, when it moved into growing or-
ganic cotton. Organic produce was enter-
ing mainstream Western stores then, and
worldwide demand for all things organic
began to surge.
There were other advantages to the
organic approach as well: Sekem's farm-
ing techniques helped reclaim arable land
from the Sahara, which had been spread-
ing into the Nile delta. With them, the soil
absorbed more carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere, decreasing greenhouse gases,
and cotton crops needed 20% to 40% less
water.
In the bargain, organic techniques low-
ered the farm's costs, improved average
yields by almost 30%, and produced a raw
cotton that was more elastic than its con-
ventionally grown counterpart. So, far from
being an expensive indulgence, organic
cotton offered Sekem a business model
that was more sustainable—not just envi-
ronmentally but financially. In recent years
that model has generated healthy revenue
growth: From 2006 until the disruptions
of the Arab Spring in 2011, the business
posted 14% annual increases, and Sekem
is now one of Egypt's largest organic food
producers.
Rapidly developing economies are of-
ten portrayed as sustainability laggards-
focused more on raising their citizens
out of poverty than on protecting the en-
vironment. It's true that their regulatory
bodies can be weak, hesitant to impose
110 Harvard Business Review March 2013
HBR.ORG
restrictions on newly liberalized markets,
or resentful of pressure from industrial-
ized nations. But the developed world has
never had a monopoly on visionaries, as
Sekem's story illustrates. And in markets
where the pressures of resource depletion
are felt most keenly, corporate sustain-
ability efforts have become a wellspring of
innovation.
That's what we found in 2010, when
the Boston Consulting Group joined forces
with the World Economic Forum to iden-
tify companies with the most effective
sustainability practices in the develop-
ing world. The study involved reviews of
more than 1,000 companies ranging in
size from $25 million to $5 billion, from a
wide array of markets and industry sec-
tors, and included interviews with almost
200 executives. From the pool of compa-
nies studied, we identified more than a
dozen "champions," whose sustainability
practices were highly effective, irmovative,
and scalable.
These organizations are located in
countries across Latin America, Africa, the
Middle East, Asia, and the South Pacific.
Some pursue sustainability out of pragma-
tism, some out of idealism. But regardless
of their motivation, they have consistently
generated above-average growth rates and
profit ...
Memorandum To Daniel D. McLean, Chief Operating Officer .docxandreecapon
Memorandum
To: Daniel D. McLean, Chief Operating Officer
From: Ryan-Kirk Bautista, Chief Engineer
Date: March 4, 2014
RE: Sustainability Initiative Recommendations
I am respectfully submitting this memorandum to the members of the Board of Directors for
purposes of recommending concerns regarding the subject. The report addresses the following:
(a) range of sustainability options for our hotel; (b) our industry leaders and their efforts; and (c)
recommendations pertaining to feasible approaches.
RANGE OF SUSTAINABILITY OPTIONS
Comprehensive Recycling
The first step to achieving a higher long-term value of our property is to recycle. Statistically,
recycling is noticed by customers more than any other green initiative. This would reduce our
waste hauling expenses, increases employee and customer loyalty, as well as obtain a higher
level of competitive advantage.1 This can be done through a new recycling initiative across all
three boards of the property: administrative, public, and service areas. By including separated
bins in guest rooms, offices, public areas, and meeting rooms, all three areas of our building that
require a significant improvement at a long-term low-cost are covered. A few of the many
products include: paper materials used for on-property marketing, plastic bathroom amenities,
and used light bulbs. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has launched a
Recycling Recognition Program that has been developed to record and recognize recycling
efforts across the state. This avenue would be wise to explore considering the public relations
and social responsibility if we would like to explore that avenue.
Reducing Energy Use
The entire property can benefit from a more energy-efficient approach with lighting and
occupancy sensors. Options in respect to lighting include changing to ENERGY STAR efficient
light bulbs which are found to use 75% less energy and heat than our current incandescent light
bulbs and lasts about ten times longer.2 Alternatively, by switching to new LED lighting from
GE, the Las Vegas Sands Corp. has saved nearly 4.1 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year.3
We may implement this throughout the entire property in all facilities to greater reduce our
energy use and overall costs. We may take a cost-effective approach and replace and recycle our
old light bulbs progressively throughout the entire property. As more codes are becoming more
stringent, the implementation of occupancy sensors would be another great way to reduce the
amount of energy we use in unoccupied rooms. Rooms are often unoccupied by guests or
associates and lights are left turned on leaving the responsibility to others. Being open 24 hours,
installing these in conference, office, and storage rooms would be a step towards adding another
LEED certified change to our facility.
Dan McLean UNLV
Dan McLean UNLV
Good Paper
Green Hotel Amenities
There has been a growth in bathroom ...
Sustainable Times Issue 7
According to Kyocera’s latest Sustainability survey, office
workers printed 40% fewer pages last year – the first fall
since the survey began in 2007. This is impressive, but not
unexpected: indeed, it’s more surprising that this is the first time a fall has been registered.
Analytika - Research University case studyCimetrics Inc
Research University has a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by forty percent below 2005 levels by 2020. It was interested in implementing energy conservation measures, installing new technologies, using cleaner fuels, encouraging behavioral changes, and adhering to sustainable construction and renovation standards.
3Degrees\'s in-house marketing and communications team works with our partners to help them communicate their commitment to taking action on climate change.
Tire Derived Products & LEED Construction - IFMA LA Event PresentationIFMALA
We're glad you attended IFMA/LA's 2015 inaugural program from CalRecycle held at the Honda Museum in Torrance. We had many requests for the presentation and a tire derived product resource list, so we're sending those items to you in addition to posting them on Slide Share, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. We have an entire year of exciting programs planned, so plan to join us monthly.
Second Life on California Recycled TiresJackie Rivera
Presentation containing playgrounds, tracks, flooring, sidewalks, tiles, mulch, pavers, turf, etc. products made from CA recycled tires (TDPs) & associated funding options.
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Latest Technologies in Construction Engineering by Arcadis - Gineers now engi...GineersNow
GineersNow Construction Leaders Magazine Issue 002
Special Feature Stories: BIM, Consultant, Contractor, Design, EPC, Heavy Equipment, Electro-mechanical, Machinery, Rental Equipment, HSE, EHS, Safety, Tools, Trucks, PMV, Construction, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, MEP, EPC
Exclusive: Arcadis Innovations - Latest Technologies in Engineering and Construction Industry.
Country Focus: China, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia
More engineering stories at https://www.gineersnow.com/topics/magazines
Trina Solar: Environmentally Responsible Approach to Performance Trina Solar Ltd
We at Trina Solar have created value through innovation, quality, accountability, teamwork, and creativity, principles which together comprise the core of our business model. It’s important for us to establish strong relationships with like-minded partners such as the Lotus F1 Team. Together, we are committed to leading sustainable development, whether it’s bringing people clean and reliable energy, or building a greener future for Formula 1 racing.
The GlolMakingSustainabilityProfitableLessons fro.docxoreo10
The Glol:
Making
Sustainability
Profitable
Lessons from emerging
markets by Knut Haanaes,
David Michael, Jeremy
Jürgens, and Subramanian
Rangan
O
rganic products were a lioxury with
little market to speak of when Ibra-
him Abouleish founded Sekem,
Egypt's first organic farm, in Cairo in 1977.
The years Sekem spent honing sustain-
able cultivation practices paid off, though,
in 1990, when it moved into growing or-
ganic cotton. Organic produce was enter-
ing mainstream Western stores then, and
worldwide demand for all things organic
began to surge.
There were other advantages to the
organic approach as well: Sekem's farm-
ing techniques helped reclaim arable land
from the Sahara, which had been spread-
ing into the Nile delta. With them, the soil
absorbed more carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere, decreasing greenhouse gases,
and cotton crops needed 20% to 40% less
water.
In the bargain, organic techniques low-
ered the farm's costs, improved average
yields by almost 30%, and produced a raw
cotton that was more elastic than its con-
ventionally grown counterpart. So, far from
being an expensive indulgence, organic
cotton offered Sekem a business model
that was more sustainable—not just envi-
ronmentally but financially. In recent years
that model has generated healthy revenue
growth: From 2006 until the disruptions
of the Arab Spring in 2011, the business
posted 14% annual increases, and Sekem
is now one of Egypt's largest organic food
producers.
Rapidly developing economies are of-
ten portrayed as sustainability laggards-
focused more on raising their citizens
out of poverty than on protecting the en-
vironment. It's true that their regulatory
bodies can be weak, hesitant to impose
110 Harvard Business Review March 2013
HBR.ORG
restrictions on newly liberalized markets,
or resentful of pressure from industrial-
ized nations. But the developed world has
never had a monopoly on visionaries, as
Sekem's story illustrates. And in markets
where the pressures of resource depletion
are felt most keenly, corporate sustain-
ability efforts have become a wellspring of
innovation.
That's what we found in 2010, when
the Boston Consulting Group joined forces
with the World Economic Forum to iden-
tify companies with the most effective
sustainability practices in the develop-
ing world. The study involved reviews of
more than 1,000 companies ranging in
size from $25 million to $5 billion, from a
wide array of markets and industry sec-
tors, and included interviews with almost
200 executives. From the pool of compa-
nies studied, we identified more than a
dozen "champions," whose sustainability
practices were highly effective, irmovative,
and scalable.
These organizations are located in
countries across Latin America, Africa, the
Middle East, Asia, and the South Pacific.
Some pursue sustainability out of pragma-
tism, some out of idealism. But regardless
of their motivation, they have consistently
generated above-average growth rates and
profit ...
Memorandum To Daniel D. McLean, Chief Operating Officer .docxandreecapon
Memorandum
To: Daniel D. McLean, Chief Operating Officer
From: Ryan-Kirk Bautista, Chief Engineer
Date: March 4, 2014
RE: Sustainability Initiative Recommendations
I am respectfully submitting this memorandum to the members of the Board of Directors for
purposes of recommending concerns regarding the subject. The report addresses the following:
(a) range of sustainability options for our hotel; (b) our industry leaders and their efforts; and (c)
recommendations pertaining to feasible approaches.
RANGE OF SUSTAINABILITY OPTIONS
Comprehensive Recycling
The first step to achieving a higher long-term value of our property is to recycle. Statistically,
recycling is noticed by customers more than any other green initiative. This would reduce our
waste hauling expenses, increases employee and customer loyalty, as well as obtain a higher
level of competitive advantage.1 This can be done through a new recycling initiative across all
three boards of the property: administrative, public, and service areas. By including separated
bins in guest rooms, offices, public areas, and meeting rooms, all three areas of our building that
require a significant improvement at a long-term low-cost are covered. A few of the many
products include: paper materials used for on-property marketing, plastic bathroom amenities,
and used light bulbs. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has launched a
Recycling Recognition Program that has been developed to record and recognize recycling
efforts across the state. This avenue would be wise to explore considering the public relations
and social responsibility if we would like to explore that avenue.
Reducing Energy Use
The entire property can benefit from a more energy-efficient approach with lighting and
occupancy sensors. Options in respect to lighting include changing to ENERGY STAR efficient
light bulbs which are found to use 75% less energy and heat than our current incandescent light
bulbs and lasts about ten times longer.2 Alternatively, by switching to new LED lighting from
GE, the Las Vegas Sands Corp. has saved nearly 4.1 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year.3
We may implement this throughout the entire property in all facilities to greater reduce our
energy use and overall costs. We may take a cost-effective approach and replace and recycle our
old light bulbs progressively throughout the entire property. As more codes are becoming more
stringent, the implementation of occupancy sensors would be another great way to reduce the
amount of energy we use in unoccupied rooms. Rooms are often unoccupied by guests or
associates and lights are left turned on leaving the responsibility to others. Being open 24 hours,
installing these in conference, office, and storage rooms would be a step towards adding another
LEED certified change to our facility.
Dan McLean UNLV
Dan McLean UNLV
Good Paper
Green Hotel Amenities
There has been a growth in bathroom ...
Sustainable Times Issue 7
According to Kyocera’s latest Sustainability survey, office
workers printed 40% fewer pages last year – the first fall
since the survey began in 2007. This is impressive, but not
unexpected: indeed, it’s more surprising that this is the first time a fall has been registered.
Analytika - Research University case studyCimetrics Inc
Research University has a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by forty percent below 2005 levels by 2020. It was interested in implementing energy conservation measures, installing new technologies, using cleaner fuels, encouraging behavioral changes, and adhering to sustainable construction and renovation standards.
3Degrees\'s in-house marketing and communications team works with our partners to help them communicate their commitment to taking action on climate change.
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We're glad you attended IFMA/LA's 2015 inaugural program from CalRecycle held at the Honda Museum in Torrance. We had many requests for the presentation and a tire derived product resource list, so we're sending those items to you in addition to posting them on Slide Share, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. We have an entire year of exciting programs planned, so plan to join us monthly.
Second Life on California Recycled TiresJackie Rivera
Presentation containing playgrounds, tracks, flooring, sidewalks, tiles, mulch, pavers, turf, etc. products made from CA recycled tires (TDPs) & associated funding options.
Should your team need more detailed information about CalGreen standards, CalRecycle’s expert is Gregory Dick.
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Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
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- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
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- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
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While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
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Empowering NextGen Mobility via Large Action Model Infrastructure (LAMI): pav...
Patriots Case Study 2009
1. The
puT a loT of energy
inTo conserving iT
Located just southwest of downtown Boston, Gillette Stadium is home to one of the world’s most revered
sports teams, the New England Patriots. Since Robert Kraft purchased the franchise in 1994, no NFL team
has won more games than the Patriots. Between 2001 and 2004, the Patriots became just the second team
in NFL history to win three Super Bowls in four years.
But for some, it’s the work done off the field that has made the Patriots’ organization one of the most
respected in the league.
The Kraft Group privately financed the $325 million construction of Gillette Stadium, which opened in 2002.
That year, The Kraft Group won the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s New England Environmental
Merit Award for the stadium’s design.
To avoid the construction and operational issues that plagued the team’s previous home, The Kraft Group
had challenged their contractor to focus on long-term sustainability, energy efficiency and ecosystem
management when designing Gillette Stadium. As a result, The Kraft Group was able to develop a facility
that is sustainable both in its construction and its day-to-day operation. From its inception, the designers
focused on key areas that would yield environmental benefits and cost savings.
MiniMizing energy use
Timing devices installed on the electrical distribution system enabled all nonessential lighting after hours
to be automatically shut down. This attention to energy use at the design stage reduced consumption and
associated financial costs, as well as related carbon emissions.
sustainable use of wastewater
An on-site wastewater treatment facility treats the stadium’s sanitary drainage such as wastewater
generated from hand washing, laundry and bathing. This water is then reused in thousands of toilets
throughout the facility, saving millions of gallons of water annually.
reuse of waste products during construction
During the construction of the stadium, more than 130,000 cubic yards of blasted open rock was processed
through on-site crushers and reused on site. This process resulted in more than 90% of the residual product
being reused as opposed to being added to the region’s diminishing landfill capacity.
2. Harnessing energy froM tHe sun
In October 2009, Constellation Energy’s Projects & Services Group announced it would begin construction of
a photovoltaic power system that will generate approximately 525 kilowatts of clean, renewable solar power
at Patriot Place, the 1.3-million-square-foot entertainment, retail and dining destination adjacent to Gillette
Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The system will supply approximately 30 percent of Patriot Place’s power and
span seven building rooftops at the complex. Construction includes the installation of approximately 2,800
crystalline photovoltaic panels.
The facility management team at Gillette Stadium continues to search for new ways to expand its
conservation efforts and cut costs.
“While our primary focus remains on creating the ultimate fan experience, we’re continually looking for new
areas to make environmental improvements,” said Jim Nolan, vice president of operations, Gillette Stadium.
“Updating the restrooms with XLERATOR® hand dryers represents another large step in reducing our
carbon footprint.”
case study
With the capacity to hold nearly 70,000 people for any event, the stadium’s restrooms were one area that offered room for
improvement. Originally equipped with paper towel dispensers, the stadium used an average of 6,264,000 paper towels per year,
at a cost of more than $50,000 for paper, maintenance and waste removal. In September 2009, Excel Dryer, Inc., manufacturer of the
patented high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR hand dryer, announced a partnership with the New England Patriots to install
more than 125 XLERATOR dryers that feature Excel Dryer’s exclusive, custom digital imaging cover technology throughout Gillette
Stadium. The units have several different cover designs featuring the team’s logo, colors and some with a sustainability message
letting fans know why they’ve switched from paper towels.
tHe patriots saved 95% vs. paper towel costs, Maintenance and waste wHile
reducing tHeir carbon footprint by 70%.
“Installation of XLERATOR hand dryers reduces the cost and maintenance associated with paper towels in the stadium’s restrooms,” said Nolan. “Over time, we plan
to install more dryers throughout our other properties, reducing operating costs and supporting our existing sustainability initiatives.”
Unlike conventional hand dryers, which average 30 to 45 seconds of drying time, XLERATOR dries hands three times faster (completely in 10-15 seconds) and uses
80% less energy than conventional hand dryers. XLERATOR represents a 95% cost savings when compared to paper towels, reduces the need for maintenance and
improves restroom hygiene. XLERATOR is also the only hand dryer to be MADE IN USA Certified, the first hand dryer to be GreenSpec® Listed and helps facilities
qualify for LEED credits.
The installation is a natural fit given XLERATOR’s proven environmental benefits and the stadium’s reputation as a leader in conservation. Nolan comments that in
addition to the energy saving, “Not having to pick up excess paper towels, re-stock towel dispensers, or pay for the removal of such waste, the stadium will save
thousands of dollars in operating expenses.”
To further simplify the retrofit process, Excel Dryer provided the operations team with recessed wall boxes
Customized Retrofit Kit For Old Paper Towel Dispensers that allowed the dryers to be mounted precisely into the space where the paper towel dispensers once were.
“The NFL currently has XLERATOR hand dryers installed at its New York headquarters, NFL Network Studios
in Los Angeles and is encouraging the use of high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers at stadiums as part
of the league’s ‘Green Initiative’,” said David Krichavsky, director of community affairs, National Football
League.
“We are excited about partnering with one of the most respected organizations in professional sports,” said
William Gagnon, director of marketing, Excel Dryer, Inc. “The Kraft Group has created the model franchise in
the NFL; its team, operations, business, and green initiatives are a proven blueprint for success.”
With continued efforts to reduce carbon emissions and save energy, the Patriots and Gillette Stadium are
well on their way to creating a ‘green dynasty’.
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