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    Holistic Health Festival and Diversity in Culture Festival At Ventura College

    Carol Miller
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    Holistic Health Festival and Diversity in Culture Festival At Ventura College

    Ventura College announces the 10th Annual Holistic Health Festival and fourth Annual Diversity in Culture Festival, held respectively Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday – Thursday, April 10-11, 2019. These are free events and the public is invited.

    The Holistic Health Festival is sponsored by the Ventura College Holistic Health Club and the Student Health Center. The festival will feature holistic health practitioners, mind/body movement, massage, pet therapy, a silent auction and more. Tuesday, April 9, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

    The Diversity in Culture Festival is a two-day event that features a variety of educational opportunities including guest speakers, panel discussions, visual & performing arts, films, student organizations, food and a marketplace.

    “The Diversity in Culture festival is one of the premiere instructional events at Ventura College.  Part of the mission of our college is to ‘serve as the educational and cultural heart of our community.’ We know that exposure to diversity in and out of class will foster and promote both intercultural competence and emotional intelligence,” Dr. Damon A. Bell, Ventura College President. 

    The Festival provides a venue for supporting diversity topics reflected in the campus and the local community. Events are geared to educate and stimulate discussions regarding various cultural beliefs and traditions, diversity as portrayed in books, films and art, physical and mental differences and gender identity.

    Festival organizer Gigi Fiumerodo states, “Diversity is often defined in many ways. The goal of the festival is to provide opportunities for our students and community to experience all it can be and hopefully learn more about our world and each other. Usually the discovery lies in that we are all more similar than we are different. Additionally, we hope the festival provides an opportunity for gathering, connectivity and healing for our community.”

    Highlights of this year’s festival include:

    Wednesday, April 10

    8:30 a.m. –  9:45 a.m. Autism Accommodations Panel discussion regarding best practices for individuals on the autism spectrum.

    10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Immigrant Stories of Teachers, with VC Faculty 

    11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.  Danza Azteca Xochipili, traditional Aztec dance performance.

    1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Making Friends with Yourself Becca Peters, LCSW, Mindfulness + Self-Compassion

    4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Rights! Camera! Action! Viewing and discussion of the following short films: Period. End of Sentence, A Night at the Garden and Elder.

    Thursday, April 11

    9 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. The Decent Folk Performance, Scottish and Irish Folk Songs

    10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fourth Annual Poetry Slam, VC students will compete for cash prizes with their own poetry, inspired by the themes central in this year’s “One Book, One Campus” selection, Hope Jahren’s Lab Girl.

    11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Jahny Wallz: A Storytelling Performance of Hispanic Identity & Culture through Music.

    12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Speaker, Nick Vujicic,  “Attitude is Altitude” Born without limbs for no medical reason, Nick Vujicic knew from an early age that he was different. But it wasn’t until much later that he realized his mission: to use his “disability” to start conversations that change lives.

    1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Ixiim: A Maiz-Based Philosophy, Professor Roberto Cintli Rodriguez from Mexican-American Studies at the University of Arizona will discuss the Ancient Maya and the association of their civilization to the corn crop

    The full event schedule can be viewed at www.venturacollege.edu/diversityfest

    Both events are located on the East side of campus, behind and adjacent to the Learning Resources Center. The nearest parking for the main festival areas is in the East Lot on the corner of Telegraph and Day Roads. Parking is $2 and permits can be purchased at self-service kiosks.

    Attachments:

    Poster Art Winner by Danny Blues

    Diversity in Culture Festival 2019 Poster

    Diversity in Culture Featured Speaker Photo Nick Vujicic

    Diversity in Culture Schedule

     

    About the Diversity in Culture Task Force

    The task force is comprised of Ventura College volunteers including faculty, staff and students. The goals of the Diversity in Culture Task Force are to provide educational opportunities for greater awareness and understanding of diversity (both globally and locally), to foster connections and alliances with community services, to utilize various methods to promote diversity- events, presentations, displays, and to engage faculty, staff, and students to support and promote inclusion and representation of diverse populations. 

    About Ventura College

    Started in 1925, Ventura College is an accredited two-year institution of higher education within the Ventura County Community College District. The 112-acre campus has an enrollment of 14,500 students. It serves a diverse student body through credit and non-credit offerings. The college offers associate’s degrees in 33 majors, certificates of achievement in 35 career and technical education fields and proficiency awards in 26 fields.

     

    Ventura College

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    April 30th is Deadline for Community Services Infrastructure Grant Program

    Debra Tash
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    April 30th is Deadline for Community Services Infrastructure Grant Program

    SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma reminds counties that the deadline to apply for grants to build facilities for jail and prison diversion programs is Tuesday, April 30. The $65 million program of one-time competitive grants is intended to expand programs that provide an alternative to incarceration for people who suffer from mental illness, addiction, or trauma.

    “I stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Governor Newsom in his efforts to reform the criminal justice system,” said Treasurer Ma. “For decades, California’s criminal justice system was overly focused on corrections instead of rehabilitation. This grant serves as one example that we have changed our thinking. We must continue to create the infrastructure in communities that will not only rehabilitate, but prevent individuals from ending up in jail or prison in the first place. I look forward to working with counties and other local partners across the state to ensure the success of this program.”

    Grant funds are to be provided to counties to develop and build mental health treatment facilities, substance use disorder treatment facilities, and trauma-centered service facilities. The trauma-centered facilities may include services for sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, and victims of other violent crimes.

    The grant program will fund facility acquisition, renovation, equipment acquisition, information technology, and program start-up costs. The program is administered by the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA). For more information, please visit the CHFFA website.

    Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected November 6, 2018 with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant elected to the position. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma serves as its head banker, providing transparency and oversight for the government’s investment portfolio and accounts as well as managing $92 billion in financial assets. The State Treasurer’s Office (STO) provides financing for schools, roads, housing, levees, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of all Californians. The STO manages cash receipts and bond issuances for the State and oversees programs that fund schools, hospitals, and affordable housing and small businesses. The STO also manages three savings programs that benefit individuals with disabilities, families planning for higher education, and private-sector employees working toward retirement.

    For more news about the State Treasurer’s Office, please follow Treasurer Ma on Twitter at @CalTreasurer, Instagram at caltreasurer, and on Facebook at California State Treasurer’s Office

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    David Yerushalmi at UCLA’s Turning Point Chapter

    Debra Tash
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    David Yerushalmi at UCLA’s Turning Point Chapter
    AFA recommends an evening discussion at UCLA
    American Freedom Law Center’s David Yerushalmi
    Thursday, April 11, at 8PM
    Royce Hall 362
    UCLA’s chapter of Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA is hosting David Yerushalmi, the co-founder and Senior Counsel of the American Freedom Law Center, this Thursday, April 11th at 8PM at UCLA’s Royce Hall Room 362.

    This is an rare opportunity us, and of course for the UCLA students, to meet Mr. Yerushalmi, an attorney and activist whose practice is  in the areas of national security, law-fare and defending freedoms, all of which are important to us here at AFA.  Not only is his work important, but he’s also a fascinating speaker.

    From the American Freedom Law Center website: 
     

    In 2012, Mr. Yerushalmi, along with Robert J. Muise, co-founded the American Freedom Law Center, a national public interest law firm dedicated to fighting for limited government, federalism, and America’s Judeo-Christian heritage. 

    Mr. Yerushalmi also serves as outside General Counsel to the Center for Security Policy in Washington, D.C., one of the nation’s leading national security think tanks founded by former Reagan administration official Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. 

    David Yerushalmi is today considered an expert on national security especially in the context of Islamic law and its intersection with Islamic terrorism….

    Mr. Yerushalmi continues his active involvement in policy and national security matters by editing and writing contributions to various off-line and on-line publications and has published several op-eds and commentaries in the Wall Street Journal, National Review, The American Spectator, First Things, Front Page Magazine, the American Thinker, The Intellectual Conservative, the Jerusalem Post, and Globes, Israel’s leading business newspaper.

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    Thomas Fire Burglary Suspects Arrested

    Debra Tash
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    Thomas Fire Burglary Suspects Arrested

    Ventura County Sheriff Department – Incident Press Release

    Two Santa Paula residents were arrested after being linked to a burglary that occurred to a Thomas Fire victim’s property.

    The victims were residents of the unincorporated area of Santa Paula. Unfortunately, their home was completely lost during the Thomas Fire in December of 2017, however, a detached garage remained standing. The victims used the garage to store personal property. Because of the loss of their home, the family was forced to move to a different location in the area. Throughout 2018, the victims returned to the location to check on the property.

    During the month of October 2018, the victims arrived at the property and noticed the garage had been broken into. The lock to a door was cut and several valuables were taken.

    Detectives received information that the stolen goods were sold at a business in the city of Ventura. Acting on this tip, investigators were able to identify Joshua Draper and Elise Main as the suspects.

    Detectives obtained a search warrant for Draper and Main’s residence. Investigators from the Sheriff’s Gang Unit and the Fillmore Detective Bureau served the warrant. The search of their property revealed additional evidence connecting the two to the burglary. As the investigation unfolded, detectives discovered that the suspects also had a storage locker in the city of Santa Paula. A search warrant was obtained for this location as well. The storage facility contained more stolen property from the Thomas Fire victims. Investigators also located several valuable construction tools and other property that appeared to be stolen but have not yet connected the property to a victim. The investigation is ongoing.

    Draper was booked for violating California Penal Code Sections 459 PC / Burglary, 496(a) / Possession of Stolen Property and for violating Health and Safety Code Sections 11550 (a) / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and 11364(a) / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Main was booked for California Penal Code Section 496(a) / Possession of Stolen property and Health and Safety Code Section 11550(a) / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. Both remain in custody with bail set at $300,000.

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    Fillmore | A Road Rage Incident leads to arrest for Brandishing of a Firearm Arrest

    Debra Tash
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    Fillmore | A Road Rage Incident leads to arrest for Brandishing of a Firearm Arrest

    Ventura County Sheriff Department – Incident Press Release

    A road rage incident that occurred in Fillmore on Monday, April 1st, led to the arrest of an Oxnard man and woman for possessing a stolen firearm and a dagger.

    On April 1st at approximately 9:45 a.m., Fillmore patrol deputies were alerted to a road  rage incident that occurred at Telegraph Road and SR 126 in Fillmore. According to the victim, a  subject, later identified as Jesse Ramos, flashed a handgun at the victim while they were driving through Fillmore. The victim was able to capture Ramos’ license plate and a description of the suspect and provided that to the Fillmore deputies.

    A short time later, an alert deputy spotted Ramos’ car near Piru and stopped and detained Ramos and his passenger, Erin Powell. Deputies searched Ramos’ car and found a loaded 45 caliber handgun, reported stolen to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in Deputies also found Powell in possession of a dagger and arrested her. During the investigation, detectives uncovered information that led them to request a search warrant for the couple’s home. Detectives served the search warrant and recovered an additional firearm from the residence.

    Ramos was booked at the Main Jail for PC 29800(a)(1) / Own/Possess/Control Firearm by Felon or Addict, PC 25850(c)(6) / Carry a Loaded Firearm, PC 26500(a) / Sell, Lease, Transfer Firearms without License, and PC 417(a)(2) / Exhibit Deadly Weapon or Firearm with his bail set at $50,000. Powell was booked at the Main Jail for PC 21310 / Carry Dirk or Dagger Concealed with her bail set at $10,000.

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    Oxnard City Manager Alexander Nguyen Announces Appointment of Housing Director

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    Oxnard City Manager Alexander Nguyen Announces Appointment of Housing Director

    Oxnard, CA. – Oxnard City Manager Alexander Nguyen announced the appointment of Emilio Ramirez as Oxnard’s new Housing Director. Mr. Ramirez will begin April 10, 2019.

    Mr. Ramirez most recently served as the Director of the Office of Homeless Solutions for Riverside, CA. He is a current gubernatorial appointee on California’s Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council.

    Ramirez served in multiple roles for Riverside since 2011, including as deputy and interim Director of Community and Economic Development with a $13M budget and 122 employees. He has extensive expertise working on housing authority and homeless services, affordable housing development, homeownership down payment assistance programs, successor agency and former redevelopment issues, real property services, neighborhood engagement, and historic preservation.

    “Mr. Ramirez is one of the state’s foremost experts prepared to effectively address homelessness, affordable housing, and community building,” Nguyen said. Emilio’s experience and leadership will help Oxnard roll back the homeless crisis; he knows how to do this work effectively, economically, and compassionately.”

    “I am excited to work in Oxnard because it feels like going home,” said Ramirez. “I look forward to joining Oxnard’s efforts to uplift the community.”

    Prior to working for the City of Riverside, he spent twelve years at the County of Riverside working his way from Development Specialist II to Assistant Director, a position he held for four years. Mr. Ramirez graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a B.A. in Sociology and Economics. He received his Masters of Science in Economics from California State University, Pomona. He also holds a Doctor of Jurist Prudence from Whittier Law School and is an active member of the State Bar of California. He is an active member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is a native Spanish speaker.

     

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    CA Highway Patrol Credit Union Establishes Memorial Fund for Sergeant Steve Licon

    Debra Tash
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    CA Highway Patrol Credit Union Establishes Memorial Fund for Sergeant Steve Licon

    Lake Elsinore, CA — On April 6, 2019, at approximately 4:26 PM, CHP Sergeant Steve Licon was struck and killed on Interstate 15 near Lake Elsinore by a suspected DUI driver. Riverside Sergeant Licon was a 27-year veteran of the California Highway Patrol.

    Sergeant Licon was conducting a traffic stop behind a Chrysler sedan when a gray Toyota Corolla crashed into his motorcycle. He was airlifted to Inland Valley Medical Center where he tragically died from his injuries.

    Licon was a beloved sergeant who mentored other officers. His presence will be missed by all those who knew him.

    Sergeant Licon is survived by his wife and two daughters.

    “This story of yet another officer dying while keeping our community safe breaks our hearts,” said Brad Houle, CAHP Credit Union President. “Sergeant Licon was a model sergeant, husband, and father. We grieve with his family during this trying time.” 

    Please keep Sergeant Licon’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn this heartbreaking loss. 

    The CAHP Credit Union has established a memorial fund in honor of Sergeant Licon. One-hundred percent of all donations received will go directly to Sergeant Licon’s wife and children.  The CAHP Credit Union is covering all processing fees and administrative responsibilities. Thank you for your continued support. 

    Donations can be made on the CAHP Credit Union website (https://www.cahpcu.org/SergeantSteveLiconMemorialFund) or mailed to:

    Sergeant Steve Licon Memorial Fund

    CAHP Credit Union

    P.O. Box 276507

    Sacramento, CA 95827-6507

     

    CAHP Credit Union has a membership of over 18,000 and is dedicated to matching the integrity, judgement and courtesy displayed by our peace officer members every day, in providing financial services whenever and wherever they need access to CAHP Credit Union.

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    Vehicle Pursuit begins in Ventura | Ends with Suspect being Tased in House Off PCH

    Debra Tash
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    Vehicle Pursuit begins in Ventura | Ends with Suspect being Tased in House Off PCH

    Ventura Police Department – Incident Press Release

    On April 7th at 4:57 PM< the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a call of a subject that was possibly under the influence disturbing passersby on the Promenade near Paseo De Playa. As officers arrived on scene and attempted to make contact with the subject, later identified as Michael Dougherty, DOB: 01/31/90, San Francisco Resident, he ran from officers, got into a nearby parked vehicle and fled at a high rate of speed. A short time later, it was reported that the vehicle he was driving had possibly been stolen.

    Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Dougherty, who was acting erratically and stopped several times in the middle of the road to yell at the officers. As Dougherty entered the Downtown area of Ventura and continued driving on several different streets, officers did not initiate a vehicle pursue because of the danger he posed to the public.

    Dougherty ultimately entered Highway 101 northbound from Oak St., at which time officers initiated a vehicle pursuit. With officers pursuing him, Dougherty continued on Highway 101 at speeds ranging between 50-85 MPH. The California Highway Patrol was contacted to assist with the vehicle pursuit. As he was entering Santa Barbara County, Dougherty exited at Casitas Pass Rd. and entered back onto Highway 101 southbound towards Ventura. When he exited at the Main St. off-ramp into Ventura, the pursuit was terminated due to the continued danger Dougherty’s driving posed to the public. After terminating the vehicle pursuit, Dougherty entered back onto the Highway 101 northbound.

    Approximately 10 minutes later, the California Highway Patrol started receiving 911 calls of a reckless driver on Highway 101 near Padre Juan Canyon Rd. overpass. One caller reported that

    Dougherty had stopped on the shoulder and fled on foot, across the highway. The California Highway Patrol and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department responded and started searching for him. He was seen a short time later near the Faria Beach Park and fled from CHP officers and deputies on foot. Dougherty entered a residence in the 4000 block of Pacific Coast Highway and taken into custody after being tased.

    Officers from the Ventura Police Department responded and took custody of Dougherty. After he was medically cleared for minor injuries he sustained when running on foot, he was arrested for felony evading arrest in a vehicle, driving under the influence, and resisting arrest.

    It was later determined the vehicle he was driving was taken from a relative who did not know Dougherty had taken it, therefore it was not stolen.

    A review of the Ventura County Superior Court website shows that Dougherty plead guilty for the same charges in September of 2017, and was due to be back in court this month for additional court proceedings related to that conviction.

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    Overnight Closures on State Route 126 in Fillmore, Ventura and Santa Paula for Construction Projects

    Debra Tash
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    Overnight Closures on State Route 126 in Fillmore, Ventura and Santa Paula for Construction Projects

    FILLMORE, VENTURA, SANTA PAULA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced planned closures on State Route 126 (SR-126) for paving, striping and guardrail work in the cities of Fillmore, Ventura and Santa Paula and the unincorporated area of Piru.

    From Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12, the following planned closures of SR-126 are scheduled between 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.:

    Westbound:

     

    • One lane from to the Los Angeles-Ventura County line to Atmore Rd. near the city of Fillmore.
    • One lane from Hallock Dr. in Santa Paula to US 101 in Ventura.
    • Tenth St. on and off-ramp.
    • Palm Ave. on and off-ramp
    • Peck Rd off-ramp
    • Kimball Rd on and off-ramp

     

    Eastbound:

     

    • One lane from US 101 to Hallock Dr in Santa Paula.
    • Main St. on and off-ramp
    • Victoria Ave on and off-ramp
    • Kimball Rd. on and off-ramp
    • Wells Rd. on and off-ramp
    • Briggs Rd. on and off-ramp
    • Peck Rd off-ramp
    • Palm Ave. on and off-ramp
    • Tenth St. on and off-ramp.

     

    Closures may start and end later. All closures are weather permitting and subject to change. No two consecutive on and off-ramps will be closed at the same time. 

    Motorists should expect delays and are strongly advised to use alternate routes or avoid the area. Additionally, motorists can check traffic conditions before they leave by visiting the Caltrans Quickmap.

    The closures are part of two road paving projects on SR-126 that stretches from US-101 to Los Angeles-Ventura County line. C.A. Rasmussen Inc. of Valencia, CA and Granite Construction Co. of Santa Barbara, CA are the contractors for the projects.

    Caltrans reminds drivers to be “Work Zone Alert” and to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”

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    Veteran NASA Astronauts Inducted into US Astronaut Hall of Fame

    Debra Tash
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    Veteran NASA Astronauts Inducted into US Astronaut Hall of Fame

    Janet Kavandi, director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center, and James Buchli are the latest veteran NASA astronauts to join the ranks of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.

    “The pioneering spirit we see in every astronaut is truly exemplified by this year’s inductees,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. “Janet Kavandi and James Buchli represent the best of America’s astronauts, and I congratulate them for achieving this prestigious honor. Each has contributed greatly to the NASA mission, and their efforts have helped lay the groundwork for where we are today — including Janet’s leadership directing Glenn’s Moon to Mars work — as we chart a course for a return of American astronauts to the lunar surface in five years, and eventually on to Mars.”

    Bob Cabana, director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and a 2008 inductee, was among the speakers at the ceremony, which took place Saturday at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and now brings the total number of hall of fame space explorers to 99.

    Kavandi was a member of NASA’s 15th class of astronaut candidates, selected in 1994. She is a veteran of three space shuttle missions, serving as a mission specialist on STS-91 in 1998, STS-99 in 2000, and STS-104 in 2001. She has logged more than 33 days in space, traveling more than 13.1 million miles in 535 Earth orbits.

    During her time in the NASA Astronaut Office, Kavandi supported International Space Station payload integration, capsule communications and robotics, and served as deputy chief of the Astronaut Office. She became the director of Glenn in 2016.

    Buchli was part of NASA’s 1978 astronaut candidate class. He was a member of the space shuttle support crew for STS-1 and STS-2, both in 1981, and served as on-orbit capsule communicator for STS-2. A veteran of four space flights, Buchli has orbited Earth 319 times, traveling 7.74 million miles over a span of more than 20 days. He served as a mission specialist on STS-51C in 1985, STS-61A in 1985, STS-29 in 1989, and STS-48 in 1991. From March 1989 until May 1992, he also served as deputy chief of the Astronaut Office.

    The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation selects astronauts for induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, which was founded more than 30 years ago by the six surviving Mercury 7 astronauts as a venue where space travelers could be remembered and honored.

    For more information about NASA’s astronauts, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts

    Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a public ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in the Space Shuttle Atlantis attraction on April 6, 2019.

     

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