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from AsiaNews.it
A growing number of non-Christians are drawn to Catholicism because of the principles of equality and dignity upheld by the Church. Reading the Bible and Pope Francis' words are playing a crucial role in this, as they did on World Mission Sunday. Forced to change her surname to escape persecution, a convert tells her story.
Vietnamese Catholics mark the end of the Year of Faith through prayer, which is more powerful than persecution
At least 5,000 people attended the Mass celebrated in Saigon last Saturday to mark the end of the Year of Faith proclaimed by Benedict XVI. The new bishop coadjutor, Card Pham Minh Man, other bishops and priests led the service, which was preceded by a joint prayer before the statue of Our Lady of Peace.
The Sultanate of Brunei to introduce Sharia-based rules
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's policy of 'Islamisation' continues. Within six months, rules such as stoning for adultery and amputation for thieves will come into force. The new Penal Code will apply only to Muslims, but residents fear greater repression.
Hong Kong, Asian Churches gather to reflect on liturgy on the continent
The 17th Forum of the liturgy in Asia, hosted by the Territory, also gathers largest number of participants: Delegations also from Macao, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. The director of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission: "We want to reflect on the liturgy in the context of pastoral role playing , both in faith and in the daily life of our communities."
Archbishop of Yangon: Mission is encounter with God in others
Archbishop Bo describes World Mission Day, celebrated on 20 October, as the "source of grace" for Burmese Catholics and the world. The prelate recalls the work of missionaries in Myanmar and emphasizes that today it is the task of "young Churches" to go out in the world. Pope Francis and Mother Teresa current and modern witnesses of evangelization.
INDIA: Tamil Nadu: controversial Kudankulam nuclear power plant begins operating
The Indian-Russian plant starts up just as Indian Prime Minister Singh and Russian President Putin meet in Moscow summit. For years, the project suffered delays, especially because of protests by local residents fearful that pollution caused by discharges might contaminate the Bay of Bengal.
Peace Conference on Syria at risk
The opposition wants the political elimination of Assad, but it is internally divided. Assad insists that much of the opposition does not represent the Syrian people and that he will participate in the upcoming elections. The "Friends of Syria" attempt to convince rebel groups to join the Geneva 2 . The conditions imposed by the Holy See for an effective peace conference.
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from Boston Herald
Eagan: School slaps teen for doing the right thing
North Andover High School stripped Erin Cox, above, of her position as captain of the volleyball team and suspended her for five games after she got swept up in an underage drinking bust while picking up a friend who was too drunk to drive at a party just as police arrived.
Eagan: School slaps teen for doing the right thing
North Andover High School stripped Erin Cox, above, of her position as captain of the volleyball team and suspended her for five games after she got swept up in an underage drinking bust while picking up a friend who was too drunk to drive at a party just as police arrived.
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from Choice and Truth
U.S. “War On Terror” Has INCREASED Terrorism
A quick review of charts from the START database show that terrorism has increased in the last 9 years since the U.S. started its “war on terror”
Shared from Global ResearchU.S. “War On Terror” Has INCREASED Terrorism
A quick review of charts from the START database show that terrorism has increased in the last 9 years since the U.S. started its “war on terror”
A 1.8 million-year-old skull found in Georgia could turn current understanding of evolution on its head.
Shared from My Science Academy
US scientists have discovered an internal clock in our DNA that could measure the biological age of organs or cancer cells while helping researchers discover ways to slow down the aging process.
Shared from RT, the first Russian 24/7 English-language news channel.
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from CNN
Facebook lifts ban on beheading videos
Facebook has changed its policy and will now allow users to post violent videos, including beheadings. However, the videos are only permitted if the intent is to "raise awareness, rather than celebrate violence," according to Facebook.
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from CNSNews.com
The number of Americans who are 16 years or older and who have decided not to participate in the nation's labor force has climbed to a record 90,609,000 in September, according to data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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from The Daily Caller
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from Drudge Report
Forget Ronald Reagan, Republican candidates race to be the next Ted Cruz
Shared from The Washington Times
China smog emergency shuts city of 11 million people
Shared from Yahoo News
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from Daily Mail
George Horner to make orchestral debut tonight at Boston's Symphony Hall
He will join cellist Yo-Yo Ma and will play music composed 70 years ago
Horner played piano and accordion in the Terezin camp cabarets
The 90-year-old is a retired doctor living near Philadelphia
The map is based on statistics gathered from across the internet from sources including the World Bank and Guinness World Records
It was created by DogHouse Diaries and shows that some stereotypes seems to be true, such as the U.S. eating the most hotdogs
The map also highlights surprising things associated with certain countries, such as Spain and cocaine and Peru and sandboarding
Striking photograph taken of the vessel - with passengers on board - as it left Newhaven harbour in East Sussex
David Lyons' image won the Your View category in the Take A View Landscape Photographer Of The Year Awards
Overall winner was Tony Bennett's beautiful image of mist across Crummock Water in Cumbria
Images will be on display at National Threatre in London from December 7
Nosferatu, the 1920s horror classic, is rereleased this Friday. To mark the occasion, we'd like to know how well-versed are you when it comes to on-screen vampires. Here's 10 questions to test your knowledge of cinema's best bat-bothering blood-suckers
Haluk Murat Demirel sells everything from lubricants to herbal aphrodisiacs
Inspired by friends who wanted sex advice and products
Found the content on other websites and in specialist stores too explicit
Security forces and protesters clashed in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Government deployed thousand troops around beach front Windsor hotel
But beach goers looked relaxed as they continued to sunbathe throughout
Libra oil field was discovered in 2010, and could double Brazil’s oil reserves
Protesters have accused government of 'selling off Brazil's riches'
Nationwide Children's Hospital, in Ohio, carried out study
Found 74 per cent of 101 samples from one site were potentially harmful
Lead researcher warns parents they cannot know where milk is from
Food and Drug Administration advises against using milk bought online
Calls by certain phone numbers were automatically recorded by the NSA
Angered French foreign minister has summoned US ambassador to explain
Data is latest to surface from Edward Snowden's leaked NSA documents
Popular math teacher Michael Landsberry, 45, tried to stop the shooting and was killed
The teacher and former Marine had been celebrating his wedding anniversary this weekend. He has two stepdaughters
Male student, aged 14, opened fire with handgun at Sparks Middle School in Nevada on Monday morning before classes started
A friend of the shooter told CNN: 'He was a really nice kid. He would make you smile.'
Two 12-year-old male students wounded - one in the shoulder and the other in the stomach - but are in stable condition in hospital
Shooter was heard saying 'Why are you laughing at me?' before rampage
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from Drudge Report
Forget Ronald Reagan, Republican candidates race to be the next Ted Cruz
Shared from The Washington Times
China smog emergency shuts city of 11 million people
Shared from Yahoo News
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from EarthSky
Doomsday in 2032 from asteroid 2013 TV135? Not likely
There’s a new scary asteroid on the scene, but it’s not likely to strike us in 2032, despite some media playing up the doomsday aspect.
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from Facecrooks
It's their playground, so they make the rules. After a short ban, Facebook has decided to let videos of beheadings back on the site. These videos are shocking and disturbing for anyone to see.
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from Family Tree Magazine
Kolaches: Pastries Filled With Family History
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from Family Tree Magazine
Kolaches: Pastries Filled With Family History
Shared from WXPR
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
Spanish Study Confirms Cannabis Oil Cures Cancer Without Side Effects
The Cheap DIY Anti-Cancer and Anti-Arthritis Treatment
3 Ingredients to Stop Feeding Your Kids
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from Fox News
Police say hero teacher Michael Landsberry confronted the shooter, sacrificing his own life to shield students from the bullets. One student said, "He was honestly like a second dad to me when I went there. He cared so much about the students."
Sen. Marco Rubio is planning to introduce legislation that would delay ObamaCare's individual mandate until the technical failures are addressed. "How are you going to go after people next year ... if the thing you're forcing them to buy isn't available to buy?" Rubio asked on Fox & Friends, saying the site is "not working."
Why Did The Obama Admin Use A Failed Canadian Company To Create The ObamaCare Website?
Cheney on 'Hannity': 'The Extremist in Washington Is Barack Obama'
Sean Hannity sat down with former Vice President Dick Cheney to discuss everything from his own health problems to ObamaCare. Cheney co-authored his new book, “Heart: An American Medical Odyssey,” with his longtime cardiologist Jonathan Reiner, M.D.
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from The Guardian
We need to talk about sexism in science
The events that culminated in the resignation of Bora Zivkovic from Scientific American last week demonstrate that women in science face a long struggle to root out sexism
Chinese temple's garish restoration prompts outrage
Officials sacked over botched repainting of Qing dynasty art as experts bemoan China's lack of care for cultural relics. With its bright colours and bold lines, the new fresco on display at a Chinese temple is certainly eye-catching. Unfortunately, it bears no resemblance to the delicate historical images it replaced – prompting anger and the sacking of officials who authorised the botched restoration.
US drone strikes could be classed as war crimes, says Amnesty International
Joint report with Human Rights Watch judges US attacks in Yemen and Pakistan to have broken international human rights law
Uruguay to sell legal marijuana for $1 a gram
President José Mujica presses on with plan to create government-run legal marijuana industry to combat criminals. The measure would make Uruguay the first country in the world to license and enforce rules for the production, distribution and sale of marijuana for adult consumers.
Facebook allows beheading videos
Social network had banned decapitation clips but says they are being accepted again if intended to condemn violence
Facebook has got it spectacularly wrong on beheading videos
Facebook is making an editorial judgment in allowing head- chopping yet banning breastfeeding. And it is a very bad one
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from The Heritage Foundation
Obamacare “Success” Stories?
The White House’s definition of “success” may seem a little more than jaded after you read this. During his speech today in the Rose Garden, President Obama stood in front of a group of individuals he claimed represented the “success stories” of Obamacare.
“Thousands of people are signing up and saving money as we speak.”
It's hard to believe the President of the United States would go on national TV and mislead people so blatantly.
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It's hard to believe the President of the United States would go on national TV and mislead people so blatantly.
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Majority-Muslim Mombasa has been the scene of repeated aggression against Christians. Recently, a radical Islamic cleric was killed. Many Muslim residents blamed the local police, suggesting their possible retribution for the Westgate Mall massacre committed by Al Shabaab terrorists last month. After the cleric's killing, Muslims rioted and burned a local Christian church. Tensions between adherents of the two faiths has remained high despite increased policing. The timing of the slayings, by what the police have described as "well-trained" assassins, seem to indicate a deliberate effort to punish and intimidate the Christian community in Mombasa.
Egypt: Gunmen Open Fire on Coptic Christian Wedding in Cairo
Three people were killed in a drive-by shooting at a wedding outside a Coptic Church in Giza, just outside of Cairo. Gunmen on motorcycles drove by as the wedding party moved outside and opened fire on the crowd, killing three and wounding at least nine others. This is the latest in the surge of violence against Christians since the removal of Islamist president Mohammed Morsi in July. "What happened is an insult to Egypt, and it's not only directed against Coptic Christians. We are destroying our own country," Priest Thomas Daoud Ibrahim said.
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Defense minister says terror unlikely to stop prisoner release, blames PA incitement for recent attacks.
Soldiers kill Muhammad Asi, who was holed up in cave during Bil'in arrest raid; two of Asi's "soldiers" arrested.
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from KING 5 News (Seattle)
If you think your credit report is the only thing used to track you, think again.
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Blue Angels scheduled to return to Seafair in 2014
The Navy says the Blue Angels plan a full 2014 tour of more than two dozen cities after being grounded by federal budget cuts this past summer. That includes performances in Seattle the first weekend in August.
The second Forest Grove, OR sister who was struck by a vehicle while playing in leaves has died. 11-year-old Abigail Robinson died of her injuries Monday night. Police say her step-sister, 6-year-old Anna Dieter-Eckerdt, died Sunday in the accident near their home. The vehicle was located but police made no arrest.
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
Washington state agencies recommend reining in medical pot
State agencies say they want to limit the amount of pot medical users can purchase and shorten the list of reasons they can buy the drug for medical purposes. Medicinal marijuana users would also need to purchase pot at recreational outlets.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Police: Family not in crosswalk at time of deadly accident
A mother and her two young children were not in a crosswalk when they were hit by a car Friday evening. Sarah Burrows remains in critical condition in the hospital. Her daughter, five-year-old Elayna Burrows-Gust, died Saturday morning while her seven-year-old son Evan Burrows-Gust has been released from the hospital.
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The 10 Rules In The Establishment Republican Handbook
Shared from m.Townhall.com
Chris Matthews: Ted Cruz Racist For Implying Washington, D.C. Is Not In America
Shared from Real Clear Politics
"Is Chris Matthews drunk while on air or is he a sober rambling fool?" - Mark Levin
McConnell On $2 Billion Ohio River Earmark: It Actually Saved Taxpayers Money
Shared from Real Clear Politics
"Is this a joke? - Mark Levin
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McConnell On $2 Billion Ohio River Earmark: It Actually Saved Taxpayers Money
Shared from Real Clear Politics
"Is this a joke? - Mark Levin
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The Biggest Victim of the Debt Ceiling Deal: Your Retirement
Our retirement savings could take a hit from the debt ceiling agreement. Did you see the downgrade?
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Michigan Apple Harvest Recovers, But Pickers Are Scarce
One year ago the Michigan apple harvest, hurt by a late winter warm-up and a spring freeze, was almost nonexistent at 3 million bushels. This fall, the crop is projected to yield a record-setting 30 million bushels, but now there's concern that not enough pickers will be in the orchards.
Greek officials who are trying to determine the origin of a young blonde girl found living in a Roma settlement last week have received thousands of calls since releasing her photo. Police believe the girl, who doesn't resemble the couple she had been living with, is the victim of kidnapping or trafficking.
"My children were threatened that they would not be able to stay at their schools," Racheli Ibenboim says. "My husband was told he wouldn't be able to attend our synagogue anymore. His employers even got a phone call saying they should let him go."
Dry ice has popped out of bottles, dropped into hurricanes and slithered across many a haunted house floor. As we know after recent events, when sealed in a container, it can create an impressive airport hullabaloo. Here's a short history of the chemical character, at once troubled and sublime.
Do we need to diversify perceptions of science? Or should we "coolify" stereotypes of geeky scientists? Can we do both? Commentator Tania Lombrozo considers what contemporary psychology can tell us about the implications of each approach.
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Gig Harbor group gives female felons a fresh start
When a woman gets released from prison, she's given $40, the clothes on her back and a ride to the bus stop. Many end up back behind bars within a year. But a Western WA group wants to change that.
from One Minute Healings
Home Remedies for Sore Muscles
Shared from Common Sense Homesteading
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Home Remedies for Sore Muscles
Shared from Common Sense Homesteading
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from PreventDisease.com
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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)
How Satellites Watched Russian Meteor Explosion from Space
The meteor that exploded over the skies of Russia in February had key details of its fiery doom captured by satellites monitoring Earth, researchers now reveal. Dangerous meteor strikes are rare in recorded history, but the fireball explosion over Chelyabinsk, Russia on Feb. 15 serve as reminders of Earth's vulnerability.
What would life found in water dating back to more than a billion years ago look like? Scientists are hoping to find out. Deep in a mine in Timmins, Ontario, scientists extracted samples of water that is more than two billion years old. Now, they are on a quest to see if any life exists in the liquid.
from The Spokesman-Review
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from The Wall Street Journal
With new facial cleansers promising mild formulas that won't dry out the skin, experts say don't overscrub, overcleanse
Good Sex Starts in the Brain
Two New Studies Examine What Motivates Couples to Have Sex
The Risks of Big Data for Companies
Yes, all that information is great. But are companies prepared for it?
Big data is the latest IT buzzword. But there are many ways it can backfire on companies.
When should companies use big data? How can they avoid the risks?
Will WTC Spire Rise to Top?
Council on Tall Buildings to Determine if Structure Counts Toward Measurement
It will be the tallest U.S. building if its 408-foot steel mast is considered part of its architecture. If the spire is counted as an antenna, the building would be the country's third-tallest.
Q&A: Nate Silver on China and the New FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight Editor-in-Chief Nate Silver talks about how he uses data to eliminate bias, and how data from China can come from unexpected sources. Mr. Silver is renowned for his work on big data that led him to accurately predict the winner of the U.S. presidential election – twice. In the last U.S. election, he correctly declared the outcome in all 50 states, well before voters had headed to the polls.
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Dem. Rep Uses Burning Cross to Spell 'Tea Party'
Democratic congressman Alan Grayson of Florida used an image of a burning cross to spell "Tea Party" in a recent fundraising email.
Westboro Baptist Church Bails On Protest Plans
Thousands of citizens join Patriot Guard Riders to repel the Westboro Baptist Church's plans to picket the funeral of Army Ranger PFC Cody Patterson at Oregon State Univeristy. Westboro never showed up, or if they did, they didn't even bother getting out of their cars. Estimated crowd size of 2000+ must have been too much for them.
Two New Studies Examine What Motivates Couples to Have Sex
The Risks of Big Data for Companies
Yes, all that information is great. But are companies prepared for it?
Big data is the latest IT buzzword. But there are many ways it can backfire on companies.
When should companies use big data? How can they avoid the risks?
Will WTC Spire Rise to Top?
Council on Tall Buildings to Determine if Structure Counts Toward Measurement
It will be the tallest U.S. building if its 408-foot steel mast is considered part of its architecture. If the spire is counted as an antenna, the building would be the country's third-tallest.
Q&A: Nate Silver on China and the New FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight Editor-in-Chief Nate Silver talks about how he uses data to eliminate bias, and how data from China can come from unexpected sources. Mr. Silver is renowned for his work on big data that led him to accurately predict the winner of the U.S. presidential election – twice. In the last U.S. election, he correctly declared the outcome in all 50 states, well before voters had headed to the polls.
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from The Weekly Standard
Democratic congressman Alan Grayson of Florida used an image of a burning cross to spell "Tea Party" in a recent fundraising email.
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from The Wenatchee World
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from 100 Percent FED Up
Thousands of citizens join Patriot Guard Riders to repel the Westboro Baptist Church's plans to picket the funeral of Army Ranger PFC Cody Patterson at Oregon State Univeristy. Westboro never showed up, or if they did, they didn't even bother getting out of their cars. Estimated crowd size of 2000+ must have been too much for them.
Shared from The Washington Free Beacon
OBAMACARE RAISING PREMIUMS, HURTING MIDDLE, LOWER CLASS
OBAMACARE RAISING PREMIUMS, HURTING MIDDLE, LOWER CLASS
"Constituents call my office and ask why their current health insurance is either being canceled or why the rates are rising so dramatically. There are a number of reasons that tie back to Obamacare, and some are mentioned in the article below. But here's a quick summary. 1. "Free" preventative services. Most of you currently have a co-pay for your immunizations, or for screenings like a cholesterol test or a diabetes test. Obamacare mandates that those preventative services and many others be "free," with no co-pay. Of course, somebody is still paying for them. 2. The Obamacare death spiral. That sounds harsh but it's simply this: Older and sicker individuals will be more likely to sign up for Obamacare. Without millions of healthy young individuals signing up and paying high premiums, health insurers will face a growing cost that gets passed along to all customers. 3. A $60 billion Obamacare tax on the health industry starts in January, and for those companies to stay in business, they will pass the cost along." ~ U.S. REP. JOHN FLEMING
Jon Stewart Delivers Blistering Takedown of Obamacare Rollout: Dems Can't 'Spin This Turd'YouTube video
Obama Following Alinsky Script In Shutdown Showdown
Republicans seem outplayed in another showdown with the president. Too bad they don't have his playbook, huh? Except, they do — they're just too dumb or timid to exploit it. The playbook is "Rules for Radicals" by Saul D. Alinsky, the late Chicago socialist and father of community organizing.
Whose Islam?
NOT TO WORRY AMERICA.... John McCain says of our Syrian "allies," "Allahu akbar" simply means "Thank God." Shared from SteynOnline
Report: Obamacare provision will allow 'forced' home inspections by gov't agents
Shared from Examiner.com
Rape victim sentenced 200 lashes by Saudi courtShared from Examiner.com
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Jon Stewart Delivers Blistering Takedown of Obamacare Rollout: Dems Can't 'Spin This Turd'YouTube video
Obama Following Alinsky Script In Shutdown Showdown
Republicans seem outplayed in another showdown with the president. Too bad they don't have his playbook, huh? Except, they do — they're just too dumb or timid to exploit it. The playbook is "Rules for Radicals" by Saul D. Alinsky, the late Chicago socialist and father of community organizing.
Whose Islam?
NOT TO WORRY AMERICA.... John McCain says of our Syrian "allies," "Allahu akbar" simply means "Thank God." Shared from SteynOnline
Report: Obamacare provision will allow 'forced' home inspections by gov't agents
Shared from Examiner.com
Rape victim sentenced 200 lashes by Saudi courtShared from Examiner.com
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