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The Rio Times16 hours ago
Argentina moves forward with making Ushuaia strategic hub for entire South AtlanticRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Argentine president Alberto Fernández announced the construction of an Antarctica Logistics Pole in Ushuaia, which will demand an investment of some US$300 million. It has long been an aspiration of the Argentine armed forces to mark a strong presence in the extreme south of the continent and Antarctica. However, it […] The post Argentina moves forward with making Ushuaia strategic hub for entire South Atlantic appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
How the Mighty USS Enterprise Became an American Legend*Kyle Mizokami* *Aircraft Carriers, Americas* It's one of the most famous names in flattop history. *Here's What You Need to Know*: *Enterprise* proved the viability of nuclear power for aircraft carriers, but in hindsight that was the most forgettable of its achievements. The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ever built carries one of the most famous names in flattop history: *Enterprise*. Designed as the nucleus of a nuclear-powered task force that could travel indefinitely without fuel replenishment, the USS *Enterprise* set the standard for all U.S. aircraft carriers to... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Iran's Army Is Huge. So Why Doesn't It Get Much Attention?*Kyle Mizokami* *Iran, Middle East* Much like China’s army in the 1980s, the Iranian Army and other ground forces are large but poorly armed. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Iran’s sheer size, both in geography and population, are a deterrent to invasion. One of the most powerful and influential countries in the Middle East is undoubtedly Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran sits astride several key strategic—and often volatile—regions, including the Persian Gulf, Central Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Caucasus. Iran is primarily a land power, and has invaded and suffered invasion... read more
Screw You Guys, I'm Going Home16 hours ago
Loss Prevention Is Lying To YouI posted this about a decade ago, and apparently it still needs to be said so I'm reposting and updating it. So you're called into the back room. It's a tiny one with no windows and only one door. In the room is someone who identifies himself as being from Loss Prevention. He seems so nice. He tells you he's there to help you save your job. If you only tell him what he wants to hear, you can go back to work. He's lying! Don't fall for it. Everything you say can and will be held against you. Be careful. He asks you some questions that make it clear you're being accused of doing so... read more
Diogenes' Middle Finger16 hours ago
Your Wednesday Morning Open Thread
Your Beloved Blog Editrix Turns Things Over to You, the Readers. You Got Somethin' to Say.......Let's Hear It! read more
Bayou Renaissance Man18 hours ago
So much for the COVID-19 vaccination!
It looks more and more as if the COVID-19 vaccination doesn't offer much, if any, protection against infection. The headlines are coming in from around the world. - Delta variant outbreak in Israel spreads to some vaccinated adults - "about half of the adults infected [were] fully inoculated with the Pfizer shot, a health official said". - Some Vaccinated People Are Dying of Covid-19 - "almost half of [the UK's] recent Covid-19 deaths are of people who have been vaccinated". - 80% of new COVID-19 cases in Spain among unvaccinated people - but that means 20... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Airborne Laser Weapons: China's Savvy New Tool*Michael Peck* *Lasers, Asia* Airborne lasers are more than a potentially useful weapon to fry enemy aircraft. *Here's What You Need to Know*: China is developing an airborne laser weapon. The Chinese military’s procurement Web site recently posted a notice about a laser attack pod, according to the state-run Global Times newspaper. The details of the project were listed as confidential, something the U.S. military does when it publishes notices for sensitive projects on the FedBizOps procurement site. “If equipped on aircraft, the laser could potentially protect against incom... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Stimulus Check Questions: Who Gets The $500 Tax Credit?*Rachel Bucchino* *economy, Americas* In the past, the credit was only partially refundable, making many low-income families unable to receive the money. President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan provided eligible parents with enhanced child tax credits that could be as much as $3,600 per child. The relief package boosted the child tax credit from $2,000 to $3,000 for each child between the ages of six to 17 and allowed eligible families to receive $3,600 for each child under the age of six. The IRS will send the enhanced credit on a monthly basis from July throu... read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 7/21/2021The Spanish island that communicates by whistle BBC Ishmael Reed Gets the Last Laugh New Yorker Sacklers did not influence Purdue in deal talks, examiner finds Reuters Warmongers Should Be Treated Like Serial Killers And Child Rapists Caitlin Johnstone How a powerful US lobby group helps big oil to block climate action Guardian Is any […] read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Federal Judge Upholds Indiana University’s COVID-19 Vaccine RequirementBy Jerri-Lynn Scofield, who has worked as a securities lawyer and a derivatives trader. She is currently writing a book about textile artisans. In what appears to be the first but undoubtedly not be the last lawsuit challenging COVID-19 vaccine requirements, U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Indiana Damon R. Leichty ruled […] read more
Komando.com17 hours ago
3 options to delete files and completely erase your hard drive
Need to erase your computer's hard drive? These three tools can do it easily for you. read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago
Celebrities are STUPID Don't Listen To Them! Except When They Are Propagandists.
Source BuzzFeed News Set your Jabberwocky meter to stun. Remember kids, when celebrities share their personal experience with vaccine injury and vaccination choice, they are stupid sluts (if female) and stupid dunderheads (if male.) Newsweek, December, 2020: The list includes... read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago
Moving The Goal Line to Soothe Buyer’s RemorseI saw a Tweet yesterday from a doctor who was complaining about how poorly she felt after treating people with COVID. After I wiped a tear from my eye, I thought about what she was really saying, and then looked... Related Stories - Autism Tsunami: the Impact of Rising Prevalence on the Societal Cost of Autism in the United States - Boston Globe's Baskin Misses Crucial Questions About Autism and The Future for Families - Foo Fighters Reports Covid Case Despite Efforts read more
Modern Tokyo Times17 hours ago
Tokyo Covid-19 daily infections in six-month high: The Olympics!Tokyo Covid-19 daily infections in six-month high: The Olympics! Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Tokyo Olympics start officially in 48 hours despite some sporting events already starting. With this in mind, it is shocking that the highest daily coronavirus (Covid-19) infection rate in six months was announced in Tokyo. This […] The post Tokyo Covid-19 daily infections in six-month high: The Olympics! first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Don’t make the same mistake that cost me $90K
I'm sharing a mistake I made years ago that I'll never repeat. It cost me a lot. read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Two years: That’s how long it took a PLOS journal to flag a paper after a sleuth raised concernsTwo years after being alerted to a questionable figure in a 2016 paper by a group with a questionable publication history, a PLOS journal has issued an expression of concern about the article. The paper, “Deprivation of L-Arginine Induces Oxidative Stress Mediated Apoptosis in Leishmania donovani Promastigotes: Contribution of the Polyamine Pathway,” was published in … Continue reading Two years: That’s how long it took a PLOS journal to flag a paper after a sleuth raised concerns read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Research shows factors holding back 71% of Brazilians who do not investRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The individual investment market still has a long way to go in Brazil. According to a survey conducted last week with 10,095 users of the website Reclame Aqui, 71.8% of respondents said they are not accustomed to investing their money. The reason pointed out by the majority of respondents who […] The post Research shows factors holding back 71% of Brazilians who do not invest appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT18 hours ago
The Weather Follies: Is Climate Change To Blame For Germany’s Flooding?By Paul Homewood Reposted from Climate Change Dispatch: Greta Thunberg has declared the floods in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands to be the product of man-made climate change, adding: ‘We’re at the very beginning of a climate and ecological emergency, and extreme weather events will only become more and more frequent.’ […] read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office opens new investigation into Keiko Fujimori’s husbandRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday announced on its social networks that the Lava Jato case's special team ordered the start of preliminary proceedings for a period of 36 months against Villanella regarding brokerage contracts of his company MVV Bienes Raíces between August 2018 and July this year. As reported by […] The post Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office opens new investigation into Keiko Fujimori’s husband appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
21st Century Wire18 hours ago
The Hidden Secrets of Water
*Dr Sam Bailey* | There's a reason why governments won't address this key fundamental element of life. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazil’s Privalia suspends IPO after market volatilityRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, July 12, the company had defined that the indicative price for its shares would range between R$16.30 (US$3.12) and R$18.10 in an operation supported by BTG Pactual (BPAC11). The company was going to issue 23,235,551 shares in the primary restricted offer and 20,348,837 in the secondary, in which […] The post Brazil’s Privalia suspends IPO after market volatility appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Construction and mining are business areas leading Bolivia’s economic rebound – MinisterRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Construction and mining are the fastest growing sectors in the first months of the year and are leading the economic rebound amid the pandemic, Economy Minister Marcelo Montenegro said on Tuesday (20). During an appearance before the media in La Paz, the Minister said that "the economy is recovering in […] The post Construction and mining are business areas leading Bolivia’s economic rebound – Minister appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Soundmojis: How to add a drumroll, clapping, crickets or evil cackle to your messages
Make emojis fun again by adding sound with Facebook's Soundmoji. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil’s Soma raises US$170 million in stock offering with 5 times demandRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Soma Group has raised almost R$885 (US$170) million through its public offering with shares sold at R$19.20, representing a 2.5% discount over yesterday's closing price, which stood at R$19.70. However, the most significant aspect of this operation is that the value was almost 18% higher than the closing price […] The post Brazil’s Soma raises US$170 million in stock offering with 5 times demand appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
Retail stores that are using AI to track you and those that refuse [Full list]
These stores are using AI facial recognition to track you. read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Are We Prepared for Pandora’s Box of Climate Catastrophes?There's still time to avoid the climate catastrophe we have set in motion, but it's going to take drastic behaviour change and huge grassroots pressure on governments. read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
North Korea Has Been Practicing: Kim Wants to Sink an Aircraft Carrier*James Holmes* *North Korea, Asia* We’ve known for nearly a century that armored ships can be sunk by aerial, surface, or subsurface attack. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* American overseers will certainly exploit the rudimentary state of North Korean reconnaissance technology. Oceans and seas are big places, the biggest carrier group tiny by contrast. It is no simple task to detect, target and engage maritime forces riding the high seas. Could North Korea’s armed forces sink an American aircraft carrier? Yes—depending on what type of carrier they confront, how skillfully U... read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
World’s Coral Scientists Warn Action is Needed Now to Save Even a Few Reefs from Climate ChangeCoral reefs are the canary in the coal mine. The collapse of these ecosystems is the first unequivocally tied to climate change. read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
A Sino-American War Would Be a Lot Messier and More Global Than We Thought*Robert Farley* *China, Asia* Fifteen years ago, the only answers to “How would a war between the People’s Republic of China and the United States start?” involved disputes over Taiwan or North Korea. This has changed. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: The expansion of Chinese interests and capabilities means that we can envision several different scenarios in which direct military conflict between China and the United States might begin. The United States and China are inextricably locked in the Pacific Rim’s system of international trade. Some argue that this makes war impos... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Could the Allies Have Beaten Hitler and Stalin At the Same Time?*Michael Peck* *Security, * Nazi Germany was defeated largely – though not solely – by the Soviet Union. *Key point: *Even if Allied bombing had brought Hitler and Stalin together, the romance would have been doomed. But what if Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union had been allies instead of enemies? What if America, Britain, and their allies had faced a massive Red Army backed by the military prowess and technological sophistication of the Luftwaffe, Nazi panzers and U-boats? That apocalyptic vision of a new Dark Ages almost happened. In the early days of World War II, Britain and... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
These Countries Are Forming Armies Capable of Large-Scale War*Robert Farley* *Ground Forces, * Like its American counterpart, the ground force of the PLA must share the financial pie with a pair of voracious partners. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The focus of ground combat operations has shifted dramatically since the end of the Cold War. *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * The focus of ground combat operations has shifted ... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Groundbreaking or Status Quo: The F-15EX Is Puzzling*Robert Farley* *F-15EX, Americas* The F-15EX ensures that Boeing will remain a player in the fighter business. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Essentially, the F-15EX concept binds generations of technological innovation into the very old F-15 airframe. As was widely reported in July 2020, the Air Force has decided to acquire a large number of F-15EX fighters over the next several years. The F-15EX was initially expected to replace the elderly F-15 C/D, but the latest reports indicate that it may also replace the Air Force’s fleet of F-15Es. Essentially, the F-15EX concept bind... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
America Shouldn’t Bet on a North Korean Blockade to Bring Down Kim*James Holmes* *Korean Security, Asia-Pacific* Will blockading fleets take to Asian seas? Maybe. But if so, they will prevail through a slow grind rather than a masterstroke. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Overt participation would be more likely in the case of South Korea’s navy than Japan’s, considering imperial Japan’s vexed past with Korea. Images of Japanese warships lurking offshore to intercept Korean vessels might conjure up ill will in the region. Pacifist-minded Japanese might object as well. Donald J. Trump adores splashy gestures. On the other hand, the president... read more
CFACT18 hours ago
Review: Clean Energy Exploitations: Finally the real storyNew book describes the environmental degradation and human abuses that support “clean” energy. The post Review: Clean Energy Exploitations: Finally the real story appeared first on CFACT. read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
The Lion of the Senate52 years ago this month, the late Senator Edward Kennedy drunk drove off a bridge with a young woman in his car. He swam to safety and left her overnight to drown. No attempt at rescue was made. He went home and called his team to help him get his story straight. This […] The post The Lion of the Senate appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Electroverse19 hours ago
Australian’s brace for “Coldest-Ever July Temperatures” as Polar Front brings Snow to Sub-Tropical Queensland
Plus, "Cosmic rays are bad–and they’re going to get worse". #GSM The post Australian’s brace for “Coldest-Ever July Temperatures” as Polar Front brings Snow to Sub-Tropical Queensland appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil totals 43% of its population with at least one Covid vaccine doseRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil on Tuesday, July 20, reached the figure of 91,085,077 people vaccinated with at least one dose against Covid-19, equivalent to 43.01% of the country's population. In the past 24 hours, 1,615,389 doses of anti-Covid vaccines were administered in the country. In total, 1,058,796 people were administered the first dose, […] The post Brazil totals 43% of its population with at least one Covid vaccine dose appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates20 hours ago
80% Of The Crew Aboard A South Korean Destroyer Have Tested Positive For Covid-19*CNN/Reuters: **More than 80% of the crew aboard a South Korean destroyer have tested positive for Covid-19* South Korea's military has recorded in biggest cluster of Covid-19 infections to date, with more than 80% of personnel aboard a navy destroyer on anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden testing positive. While the 247 cases are not directly linked to new domestic infections, with the destroyer Munmu the Great having left South Korea to start its mission in February, the surge comes as the country battles its worst-ever outbreak of Covid-19 cases at home, with another 1,... read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
AES Panama pays US$12.1 million in dividends to Panamanian StateRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two checks were received by Vice Minister of Finance Jorge Almengor from the hands of AES Panama's CEO Miguel Bolinaga, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported. "The dividends paid complement the income received by the State from the joint ventures, and the same reflect these companies' commitment to […] The post AES Panama pays US$12.1 million in dividends to Panamanian State appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran20 hours ago
Fear and Panic In Stock Market as Many Stocks Down 30%. Here Are the Biggest Losers
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The Duran20 hours ago
Sen. Rand Paul CORNERS Dr. Fauci on gain-of-function [Video]
This is as close to a “smoking gun” as one can get at this time. Doctor (and Senator) Rand Paul cornered Dr. Anthony Fauci in a hearing before a Senate committee today covered by multiple networks. CNBC reports: White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul traded barbs in a heated […] read more
The Duran20 hours ago
Who Is AK Nation?
Colin Flaherty is a white American who reports on black crimes, specifically black “mob violence”, violent crimes inflicted on whites and other minorities, and on black gun crime. Flaherty cannot be debunked so he can either be ignored or denounced as, you guessed it, racist. What though of AK Nation? He runs two YouTube channels […] read more
The Duran20 hours ago
Major Comeback in Stock Market – The Money GPS Live
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Next Grand Minimum Profit22 hours ago
5 Crucial Elements For Business Loan NextNot like many forms of promoting each on and off the web, a website that’s optimized can be seen typically and by a extremely focused viewers. As a result of a search person is actively searching for your services or products, they are already within the mindset to buy so long as they will discover what they’re searching for. The percentages of making the sale to one of these ad viewer is already far increased over a viewer of more passive advertising media such as print ads, radio, and tv. In passive advertising, the viewer shouldn’t be in search of … read more
The Duran22 hours ago
Latvia developed new tasks for NATO soldiers
Member of the Latvian Saemas’ national association “Everything for Latvia!” and Freedom”/LNNK Jānis Dombrava stated the need to attract NATO troops to resolve the migration crisis. This is reported by la.lv. In his opinion, illegal migration from the Middle East to Europe may acquire the feature of an invasion. He believes that under the guise […] read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Opposition to Brazil’s Bolsonaro back on the streets aiming to attract non-leftist parties and avert violenceRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Paulista Avenue, center parties seeking to break away from the PT will have their own sound trucks, seeking to attract demonstrators who oppose the president but do not want to be branded as leftists or supporters of ex-president Lula by Bolsonaro. The march to run along Consolação street and […] The post Opposition to Brazil’s Bolsonaro back on the streets aiming to attract non-leftist parties and avert violence appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Terra Forming Terra20 hours ago
'Not backed by science:' LA County sheriff will not enforce new mask mandateSomeone has finally done a throw down regarding the idiotic mask mandates. We had the science on masks back in 1918 *and the spanish Flu epidemic. *. Then it was proven useless and strongly contra indicated. Even dangerous in a world of endemic Tuburculous. this at least gets the MEME out there so we can thank at least one literate sheriff. Soon this will be all over. *'Not backed by science:' LA County sheriff will not enforce new mask mandate* *1 / 2* *'Not backed by science:' LA County sheriff will not enforce new mask mandateFILE PHOTO: A person wearing a protective f... read more
Stranger in a Strange Land20 hours ago
Mert beléptél a Tűz Gyűrűjébe - M.N. Hopkins beszéde
*A változás tüze most is ég, és égni is fog, amíg az Ember emberi formában él. Mert ti beléptetek a tűz gyűrűjébe azzal, hogy emberi formába inkarnálódtatok.* *A tűz el fogja égetni a korok bánatát, és egy napon mindannyiótokat átalakít és átváltoztat a Fény Lényeivé. Amint a teremtés tüze lángra lobbant, az életet kalandnak fogjátok látni, amit úgy kell élni, mint egy gyermeki játékot. Játék közben a nagyon fiatalok örömmel figyelik és gondolkodnak mindenről, amit látnak. Ez az öröm az, ami táplálja a tudás tüzét, és felszínre hozza a válaszokat, vagy jobban mondva, a megért... read more
Stranger in a Strange Land20 hours ago
Kajti vstopili ste v ognjeni obroč - Razprava M.N. Hopkinsa
*Ogenj sprememb gori zdaj in bo gorel, dokler bo človek živel v človeški obliki. Z inkarnacijo v človeško obliko ste namreč vstopili v ognjeni krog.* *Ogenj bo razžgal žalost vekov ter vas vse nekega dne preoblikoval in prelil v bitja Luči. Ko boste enkrat zagoreli v ognju stvarstva, boste na življenje gledali kot na pustolovščino, ki jo je treba živeti, kot se igra otrok. Med igro najmlajši opazujejo in razmišljajo o vsem, kar vidijo, z radostnim vedenjem. To veselje je tisto, kar podžiga ogenj znanja in prinaša odgovore na svetlobo ali, bolje rečeno, prinaša otroku svetlobo... read more
An Objectivist Individualist20 hours ago
Ilya Shapiro on Supreme Court ConfirmationsIlya Shapiro of the Cato Institute testified on 20 July 2021 before the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court . He made the following major points: 1. Politics has always been part of the confirmation process. 2. Confirmation fights are now driven by judicial philosophy. 3. Modern confirmations are different because the political culture is different. 4. Hearings have become kabuki theater. 5. Every nomination can have a big impact. 6. The hardest confirmations are when there's a potential for a big shift. 7. The Court rules on so many controversie... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
The Military-Industrial Complex Is in Love With the F-35*Robert Farley* *F-35, Americas* People want a new vision of fighter procurement because of the disasters associated with the F-22 and the F-35. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It seems to represent the only way that advanced democracies can convince their constituencies to cough up enough cash to pay for increasingly expensive aircraft. The “New Century Series” proposal offers a dramatic organizational and technological solution to the problem of modern fighter acquisition. However, politics may offer the biggest obstacle. People want a new vision of fighter procurement bec... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
How the Loss at Leyte Gulf Shook Japan to Its Core*James Holmes* *World War II, Asia* Wresting the islands of Leyte and Luzon from Japan capped MacArthur’s island-hopping campaign, a string of consecutive amphibious operations that spanned the South Pacific. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Leyte wasn’t just the last major fleet engagement of World War II. It was history’s last major fleet engagement—to date. The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a tough slog, where U.S. maritime forces reclaimed a beachhead in the Far East after being expelled in 1941-1942. In reality, Leyte Gulf was a series of naval engagements sprawling across th... read more
Stranger in a Strange Land20 hours ago
Vstoupili jste do ohnivého kruhu - Rozprava M.N. Hopkinse
*Oheň změny hoří nyní a bude hořet, dokud bude člověk žít v lidské podobě. Vtělením do lidské podoby jste totiž vstoupili do ohnivého kruhu.* *Oheň spálí smutek věků a jednoho dne vás všechny promění a přetransformuje v bytosti světla. Jakmile zahoříte ohněm stvoření, budete vnímat život jako dobrodružství, které je třeba prožít, jako když si dítě hraje. Během hry ti nejmladší s radostným chováním pozorují a přemýšlejí o všem, co vidí. Tato radost podněcuje oheň poznání a přináší odpovědi na světlo, nebo lépe řečeno, přináší dítěti světlo porozumění.* *Dítě je otevřené a poct... read more
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