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Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. New York president John Mara said Jones approached the team about releasing him and the club obliged. Mara added he was “disappointed” at the quick dissolution of a once-promising relationship between Jones and the team. Giants coach Brian Daboll benched Jones in favor of DeVito following a loss to the Panthers in Germany that dropped New York's record to 2-8. Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Dec. 22 game against the Denver Broncos flexed to Thursday night, Dec. 19. Friday’s announcement makes this the first time a game has been flexed to the Thursday night spot. The league amended its policy last season where Thursday night games in Weeks 13 through 17 could be flexed with at least 28 days notice prior to the game. The matchup of AFC West division rivals bumps the game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals to Sunday afternoon. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Noodles and wine are the secret ingredients for a strange new twist in China's doping saga Blame it on the noodles. That's what one Chinese official suggested when anti-doping leaders were looking for answers for the doping scandal that cast a shadow over this year's Olympic swim meet. Earlier this year, reports that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication emerged. None were sanctioned because Chinese authorities determined the swimmers were contaminated by traces of the drug spread about a hotel kitchen. In a strange twist, the leader of China's anti-doping agency suggested this case could have been similar to one in which criminals were responsible for tainting noodles that were later eaten by another Chinese athlete who also tested positive for the drug. Conor McGregor must pay woman $250K in sexual assault case, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The Dublin jury awarded the woman more than $250,000 for her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her on Dec. 9, 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified he never forced her to do anything and that the woman had fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. The jury found for the woman on Friday. Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19, ending the Steelers’ five-game winning streak. The Browns had blown a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter and were down 19-18 before getting the ball back with 3:22 remaining after Pittsburgh punter Corliss Waitman shanked a 16-yarder. With snow piling up and covering the yard lines on the field, Cleveland’s Jameis Winston completed a third-down pass to Jerry Jeudy to the Pittsburgh 9. Two plays later, Chubb barreled into the end zone. The AFC North-leading Steelers fell to 8-3 while the Browns are 3-8. Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabilitation from left shoulder surgery after the World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar says the goal is for him to be ready to pitch and hit by opening day next March, but he's going to be conservative in his approach and make sure he's totally healthy first. Ohtani won his third MVP award Thursday, and first in the National League. He was in Los Angeles with his wife and beloved dog, Decoy, although because of his surgery four days after the Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees, the family hasn't been able to celebrate. Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati’s bid for an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team. Major League Soccer franchise FC Cincinnati is heading the group vying to bring a women’s pro team to the city. The club issued a statement confirming Clark had joined the bid group. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman has said the league plans to announce the league’s 16th team by the end of the year. The league's 15th team will begin play in 2026 in Boston. In a 'Final Four-type weekend,' two top-6 clashes put women's college basketball focus on West Coast LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two games featuring four powerhouse teams has put the focus in women's college basketball on the West Coast this weekend. JuJu Watkins and No. 3 Southern California host Hannah Hidalgo and No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday. Top-ranked South Carolina visits Lauren Betts and fifth-ranked UCLA on Sunday. Both games are nationally televised and the arenas are expected to be packed. WNBA scouts will be on hand to check out some of the nation's top talent. Two teams will come away with their first losses of the season. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb calls it “a Final Four-type weekend.” A documentary featuring Watkins will air on NBC ahead of USC's game, which leads into the Army-Notre Dame football game. Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229. Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points.Real Life Don't miss out on the headlines from Real Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. A consent educator has revealed his biggest win while confronting “jarring” topics such as rape culture. Daniel Principe is a youth advocate and educator. He primarily focuses on consent education and healthy relationships. Mr Principe has a background in health, plus a postgraduate in media and PR. He was very interested in how media impacted our sense of self and the way we view the world. It led to him speaking in schools on this topic. It was a no-brainer why he was asked to be an ambassador for the Australian government’s Consent Can’t Wait campaign. “I kind of playfully said, ‘You guys know what I talk about’. I don’t always talk about the most fluffiest subjects, given that I confront things like pornography and rape culture. It is pretty jarring, pretty horrific to have to discuss these things, but they are the experiences of lots of young people navigating that in this culture.” The Campaign is designed to address a problem One in five women and one in 16 men experience sexual violence from the age of 15. For women, sexual violence most often occurs between the ages of 15 and 19. The program is intended to build a community understanding of consent. Dan Principe speaks about consent in schools. Picture: Instagram/@lastoftheromans Over the last year, there have been conversations that stuck out for Mr Principe. However one that “energised” him was a conversation with 120 Year Nine boys in regional Queensland. He’d spent half a day with them talking about consent and relationships. And, after approval from a teacher, asked what was missing in pornography. “Perhaps most impressive is that 120 of these boys totally leaned in. They shared this empathetic space together. No silliness but a desire to have very loud, energetic but meaningful discussions. When I invited them to share, in front of their peers, if they wanted to, 15 boys ran to the front,” he said. I passed them the mic and they said ‘emotional connection, consent, love, romance, intimacy, the rest of their relationship, healthy communication’. “To know and now see more young people leaning into these conversions energises me — and shows that when we give young people the opportunities and encouragement they demonstrate insights and courage to have these conversations and learn from each other about respect and consent.” Mr Principe said consent conversations are at a “breaking point”. He said ranking lists where women are described a “unrapeable” and deep fake pornography are on the rise — and technology companies need to do their part. “It’s a huge issue for big technology companies and government to not just regulate this, but to eradicate it,” Mr Principe said. “It shouldn’t be possible – 12, 13 and 14-year-olds can quickly access these websites. If it exists, people will sadly take advantage of it and obviously girls are bearing the brunt of it.” Mr Principe said it’s almost as though a backwards step is being taken. He said stereotypes that belonged in the 1950s were being reinforced through jokes and toxic influences. He described it as almost an “unfair fight” for parents. He has said some of the biggest issues parents are facing. Picture: Supplied “I think we don’t appreciate the scale of how much online content is sexist and racist and glorifying these realities. From domestic violence to sexual assault to paedophilia — these are the things that are being circulated on Instagram, Tiktok and X in an attempt to push this ‘dark humour content’.” He said that these ranking lists and deep fake pornography are on the rise thanks to porn sites. “There are harmful impulses that drive these harms that aren’t just motivated by silliness and a spur of the moment. The usual power over women, degrading them and putting them in their place,” he said. “The ranking lists create a sense of ‘bonding’. It’s an initiation of sorts for these young people. It’s a counterfeit form of male intimacy. “It’s a real cultural problem. There have been schools that say they don’t have these problems at their campuses, and then 12 months later we see things like this emerge. And to be clear, it’s not the school’s fault – it’s much more deeply ingrained in our culture and needs a whole of community response.” But, when is the right time to address these conversations as a parent? He said it’s an ongoing conversation. “It’s lots of teachable moments. It’s conversations that will pop up. You can look to things in the media that can facilitate an opportunity to have this conversation with your young person,” he said. “So for example when Taylor Swift had deepfakes made of her, that would be a great conversation starter because that was news all across the world.” He said porn makes up 30 per cent of what is online and that pop ups are being displayed to children in Year Five and ix. “It’s a pretty unfair fight, but we have to engage young people in these conversations, which is something that I feel privileged to do,” he said. Mr Principe is a nominee for New South Wales Australian of the Year. “Humbling, especially as a Perth boy, the impostor syndrome is extra real having been chosen to represent NSW alongside three incredible women who are all inspiring examples of grit and grace,” Mr Principe described his nomination. “I’m grateful to have the opportunity and platform to speak about this very important and very real issue. There’s clearly been a mainstream cultural shift and I feel privileged to be able to continue speaking about it and helping to make change where I can.” More Coverage Australia’s number one biscuit revealed Claudia Poposki If you do this vile act, you’re a psychopath Claudia Poposki Originally published as Horrific 1950s attitude leaking into schools More related stories Real Life Horror at porn star’s mistake with 100 men The porn star who burst into tears after sleeping with 100 men has sparked concern after admitting she didn’t take a vital step during the sex marathon. Read more Real Life Dad, stepmum did unimaginable to girl, 10 Sara Sharif died with horrific injuries, including human bite marks – inflicted by her own father and his wife. Warning: Distressing Read moreWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. (AP) — Jordan Sears scored 25 points, Jalen Reed had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU defeated UCF 109-102 in triple overtime on Sunday to take third place at the Greenbrier Tip-Off. LSU trailed by 18 points early in the second half, then failed to hold a lead at the end of regulation and each of the first two overtime periods. The Tigers went up by five with a minute to go in the third overtime. UCF cut it to three, then Vyctorius Miller made a driving layup, Jordan Sears followed with a dunk and the Tigers were able to hold on when leading by seven. Cam Carter scored 20 points, Miller had 16 and Dji Bailey 14 for LSU (5-1). Darius Johnson had 25 points, eight assists and six rebounds for UCF (4-2). Keyshawn Hall had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Ivy-Curry scored 20. South Florida led by 15 points at halftime and maintained a double-digit lead for all but a few possessions in the first 11 1/2 minutes of the second half. UCF led 62-48 with 8 1/2 minutes remaining but Sears hit three 3-pointers and LSU drew to within 64-59 with 6 minutes to go. The Tigers scored the last six points of regulation to force overtime. In the first half, LSU led 15-13 about eight minutes into the game but the Tigers missed 15 of 16 shots while being outscored 25-3 over the next 10 minutes. South Florida led 40-25 at halftime after shooting 46% to 25% for LSU. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
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You'll be hearing a lot about Homer's The Odyssey in the coming weeks and months. Christopher Nolan is scheduled to film and release a new IMAX adaptation of the epic poem with big-name stars like Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson and Charlize Theron, according to Variety . Another Odyssey- based film, Uberto Pasolini's 'The Return' is also in theaters. It stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliet Binoche as Odysseus and his wife Penelope; it's a hyper-focused take on what happens after Odysseus returns to Ithaca (without the mythos of the gods and goddesses). There is also a new translation of The Odyssey , by Emily Wilson. Who is Emily Wilson? She's a British American classicist, author, translator, and Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Probably not a Trump voter, for sure. Except her views on one of the major themes of The Odyssey -- heroism -- is, well, interesting: The post reads: “There’s an idea that Homer has to sound heroic and ancient,” Wilson told me, but that idea comes with a value system attached, one that includes “endorsing this very hierarchical kind of society as if that’s what heroism is.” Heroism is hierarchical because heroes are better than other people. Flawed and human, yes, but the also go above and beyond. All of this. She truly has a look on her face that perpetually says "That's Not Funny." Yeah, she does. I don’t know too much about the odyssey , but I don’t think it’s supposed to be ... bouncy... am I wrong ? It is not supposed to be bouncy. I recommend listening to the Robert Fagles translation narrated by Sir Ian McKellan, while following along with the written version of the same translation. Since the Odyssey was originally an oral work, this may be the best experience, barring learning ancient Greek. pic.twitter.com/1DMfT6cyDH Great translation. This writer read it in high school. Oh F off!! What is this dogs**t? pic.twitter.com/G8zzfFeQhV That's awful. Absolutely awful. Her translation would be fine if it was aimed at like 8 to 10 year olds, but it obviously isn't. It's meant for simple minded, childish, incurious adults who can only read at a 6th grade level. That's not fine. It is NOT okay to be an uncultured swine past the age of 30. pic.twitter.com/o6xRtLBw24 The longer version makes it even worse. Egads. The entire value of ancient mythology is that it's a time capsule for older ways of thinking, a way to pass down time-tested values and solutions. If you alter it, it loses nearly all its value. Imagine not understanding this. pic.twitter.com/xTv5f1t4w5 They understand this. They hate it, which is why they seek to destroy it. They really now trying to inject culture war bulls**t into classical literature? 🤦♂️ Always are. This is correct if a book needs to be dumbed down you won't get anything from the dumbed down version at all. https://t.co/fx4GeaV5RO Bingo! I really did try to plough through Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey, but I found it clunky and leaden footed. It never 'sang' - at least not for me. https://t.co/rc8EVglDwx That language doesn't sing. The attempt to recontextualize art through translation is monstrous, and is exactly why people are against wokalizers in gaming and anime... Though this is even MORE offensive. https://t.co/WL86s6vQM5 Yes, it is.As the world of gaming and technology continues to evolve, Tesla’s stock price, 今日のテスラの株価, presents an intriguing convergence of interests for tech enthusiasts and gamers alike. 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Human thought crawls at 10 bits per second, Caltech study findsEarly morning travelers board a Southwest Airlines jet at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in April 2024. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It's expected to be a record-breaking year for Thanksgiving travel across the country, and hundreds of passengers will again pack into the New Orleans airport. AAA is predicting nearly 80 million people to hit the road between Tuesday and the Monday after the holiday weekend, a number that's higher than before the pandemic. The most recent peak travel weekend at Louis Armstrong International Airport, when Taylor Swift and her fans descended in late October, caused much consternation as the security line backed up to the top floor, and some missed flights. Transportation Security Administration officials at the time advised travelers to arrive up to 3 hours early because of staffing shortages. Now they're recommending people arrive at least 2 hours before the flight time, especially if checking baggage. "Remember that the door to the plane will close 15 or 20 minutes before flight time depending on the airline plus this is a large airport and there is a substantial amount of walking time to certain gates," TSA spokesperson Sari Koshetz said in a statement. Peak times for security at MSY include 5-6 a.m., 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. daily, she said. AAA predicts a record 5.84 million people will fly domestically, for which ticket prices are higher this year, while international flights are actually lower. MSY delays Kimba Knight Hart of Mandeville has flown out of New Orleans about six times this year, but on Nov. 3 it took her an hour and 45 minutes to get through the security line, which was backed up the stairs and across the top floor next to baggage check-in. "I ended up running to my gate in my socks to make my plane," she said. She made it 10 minutes before takeoff, and luckily the gate agent was holding the door as long as possible. "I've never seen it that bad at MSY," she said. "I typically get to the airport 2 hours in advance and end up through security way too early." Usually the TSA line takes about 30 minutes, and she's never seen it take close to 2 hours. On Nov. 3-4, there were significant wait times of up to an hour because several conferences were ending and passenger volume was high, Koshetz said. "Our screening operations are at capacity when we have big events exiting the city," she said. TSA spokesperson Jessica Mayle said at the time that staffing shortages because of call-outs was an issue on Nov. 3. Nearly 400 Facebook commenters chimed in on a story about the delays, several complaining about TSA staffing and how few lines are typically open. Koshetz said there are a lot of factors that affect wait times, like "sheer volume from events, conferences, holidays; the large number of passengers bringing prohibited items that require our officers to pull those bags to intercept the items; and airlines reconfiguring flight times due to weather or adding additional flights." TSA has "adequate and appropriate staffing" to maintain wait times for normal and peak travel volumes, she said. A normal wait time is 10 minutes or less for TSA PreCheck and 30 minutes or less for standard passengers. "We have adequate staff for higher volume peaks as well, but occasionally the wait times will be longer during those times," Koshetz said in a statement. "And we are — as are many airports in large and popular cities — always hiring and ramping up staff to handle the additional flights from new airlines and existing airlines." New tech as MSY security checkpoint TSA has been in the process of installing new technology to make the security process faster. Similar to larger airports, MSY will get 11 new CT scanning machines that make for higher-resolution images, and prevent people from having to take off their shoes or remove laptops from bags. The changes also will add two new lanes for a total of 17, and bring automated bin systems. They allow more people access to the bins at once, and allow them to be sent back to the front of the line on a conveyor instead of a push cart. The changes are aimed at the coming peak tourism season with Mardi Gras and the 2025 Super Bowl. NOLA airport tips PARKING: One tip to avoid headaches at MSY is to reserve parking in advance, as lots typically fill up during busy holiday weeks. Also, newcomers may not know that the economy garage is a shuttle ride away, so the extra time should be factored in. A live parking tracker is available at https://flymsy.com/parking/ . PICKUP AND DROPOFF: When picking up passengers, the circular pickup lanes are divided into two areas. The outermost lane closest to the airport doors is for taxis, which is clearly marked off, and the next two lanes are for normal pick-up and drop-off. You can veer next to the sidewalks after passing the taxi area. The innermost lanes are for Uber/Lyft and ride-hailing apps, and passengers have to cross the crosswalk to get to those.MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans on Sunday voted in the second round of the country's presidential election , with the conservative governing party and the left-leaning coalition locked in a close runoff after failing to win an outright majority in last month’s vote . The closing of polls started a countdown to the announcement of official results as independent polling firms were preparing to release so-called quick counts. Depending on how tight the vote turns out to be, electoral officials may not call the race for days — as happened in the contentious 2019 runoff that brought center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou to office and ended 15 years of rule by Uruguay’s left-leaning Broad Front. Uruguay's staid election has turned into a hard-fought race between Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate who won 27% in the first round of voting on Oct. 27, and Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, who took 44% of the vote in the first round. But other conservative parties that make up the government coalition — in particular, the Colorado Party — notched 20% of the vote collectively, enough to give Delgado an edge over his challenger. Congress ended up evenly split in the October vote. Most polls have shown a virtual tie between Delgado and Orsi, with nearly 10% of Uruguayan voters undecided even at this late stage. Many said they believed turnout would be low if voting weren't compulsory in the country. “Neither candidate convinced me and I feel that there are many in my same situation," said Vanesa Gelezoglo, 31, in the capital, Montevideo, adding she would make up her mind at “the last minute.” Analysts say the candidates' lackluster campaigns and broad consensus on key issues have generated extraordinary indecision and apathy in an election dominated by discussions about social spending and concerns over income inequality but largely free of the anti-establishment rage that has vaulted populist outsiders to power elsewhere . “The question of whether Frente Amplio (the Broad Front) raises taxes is not an existential question, unlike what we saw in the U.S. with Trump and Kamala framing each other as threats to democracy," said Nicolás Saldías, a Latin America and Caribbean senior analyst for the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit. “That doesn't exist in Uruguay.” Both candidates are also appealing to voter angst over a surge in violent crime that has shaken a nation long regarded as one of the region’s safest, with Delgado promising tough-on-crime policies and Orsi advocating a more community-oriented approach. Delgado, 55, a rural veterinarian with a long career in the National Party, campaigned on a vow to continue the legacy of current President Lacalle Pou — in some ways making the election into a referendum on his leadership. He campaigned under the slogan “re-elect a good government." While a string of corruption scandals rattled Lacalle Pou's government last year, the president — who constitutionally cannot run for a second consecutive term — now enjoys high approval ratings and a strong economy expected to grow 3.2% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. Inflation has also eased in recent months, boosting his coalition. Delgado served most recently as Secretary of the Presidency for Lacalle Pou and promises to pursue his predecessor's pro-business policies. He would continue pushing for a trade deal with China that has raised hackles in Mercosur, an alliance of South American countries promoting regional commerce. "We have to give the government coalition a chance to consolidate its proposals,” said Ramiro Pérez, a street vendor voting for Delgado on Sunday. Orsi, 57, a former history teacher and two-time mayor from a working-class background, is widely seen as the political heir to iconic former President José “Pepe” Mujica , an ex-Marxist guerilla who raised Uruguay's international profile as one of the region's most socially liberal and environmentally sustainable nations during his 2010-2015 term. His Broad Front coalition oversaw the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and the sale of marijuana in the small South American nation of 3.4 million people. “He's my candidate, not only for my sake but also for my children's,” Yeny Varone, a nurse, said of Orsi. “In the future they'll have better working conditions, health and salaries.” Mujica, now 89 and recovering from esophageal cancer , was among the first to cast his ballot after polls opened. “Uruguay is a small country, but it has earned recognition for being stable, for having a citizenry that respects institutional formalities,” he told reporters from his local polling station. “This is no small feat.” While promising to forge a “new left” in Uruguay, Orsi plans no dramatic changes. He proposes tax incentives to lure investment and social security reforms that would lower the retirement age but fall short of a radical overhaul sought by Uruguay's unions. The contentious plebiscite on whether to boost pension payouts failed to pass in October, with Uruguayans rejecting generous pensions in favor of fiscal constraint. Both candidates pledged full cooperation with each other if elected. “I want (Orsi) to know that my idea is to form a government of national unity,” Delgado told reporters after casting his vote in the capital's upscale Pocitos neighborhood. He said that if he won, he and Orsi would chat on Monday over some yerba mate, the traditional herbal drink beloved by Uruguayans. Orsi similarly pledged a smooth and respectful transition of power, describing Sunday's democratic exercise as “an incredible experience" as he voted in Canelones, the sprawling town of beaches and cattle ranches just north of Montevideo where he served as mayor for a decade. “The essence of politics is agreements,” he said. “You never end up completely satisfied.” ___ Associated Press writer Isabel DeBre in Villa Tunari, Bolivia, contributed to this report. Nayara Batschke, The Associated Press
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