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Mission Local
11 months ago
Mission District

Ficus trees live on as mosaic benches at 24th and Harrison

Susan Cervantes has made a new home for two of the 126 ficuses that once lined 24th Street.As of May, two stumps that spent 80 years growing on 24th between Harrison and Alabama streets, trees that saw generations of Mission kids pass under their shade, live permanently as exquisitely tiled seats on the corner of 24th and Harrison streets near Mercy Housing's Casa de la Misión, affordable housing for seniors.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Queen's University Vice-Chancellor humbled' to be knighted in Birthday Honours

The Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast, Ian Greer, has said he is deeply humbled to be knighted in the King's first Birthday Honours.Sir Ian said it was a proud day both for himself and for the university, which recently hosted a major conference to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Ballet and opera figures recognised in honours list

Leading figures from the arts world in Scotland have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list.Christopher Hampson, chief executive and artistic director of Scottish Ballet, becomes a CBE for services to dance.Peter Lawson, chairman of Scottish Opera, is also made a CBE for services to the arts in Scotland.
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

Temporary foreign workers need more paths to immigration, experts say | CBC News

As hotel and restaurant owners increasingly turn to temporary foreign workers to fill labour gaps, there are growing calls to give those workers more paths to permanent residency."If there are particular occupations where there's a real need and we've become dependent on temporary foreign workers ... we should include them in a permanent system," said Naomi Alboim, a senior policy fellow at Toronto Metropolitan University.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Atlanta

Activists push for referendum to put Cop City' on ballot in Atlanta

A broad coalition of groups in Atlanta has launched a referendum to give voters a chance to say whether they want the controversial police and fire department training center known as Cop City built in a forest southeast of the city.The effort requires organizers to collect about 70,000 signatures from Atlanta registered voters in 60 days.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Folarin Balogun gets taste of U.S.-Mexico rivalry as USMNT advances to CONCACAF Nations League final

(John Locher / Associated Press)

Having grown up in England and played in the Arsenal academy, Folarin Balogun knows something about passionate soccer rivalries.But it's unlikely even that background prepared for him what he experienced Thursday when he made his U.S. national team debut in a 3-0 win over Mexico in a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal that ended with both teams missing multiple players to red cards.
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Police chief focused on public confidence after recognition in birthday honours

The chief constable of a force which dealt with a spate of gun crime, including the shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, has been awarded the King's Police Medal.Serena Kennedy said rebuilding public trust in the police was the number one priority for the force going forward, as she described her mention in the King's Birthday Honours as recognition of the work of officers, staff and volunteers at Merseyside Police.
The Mercury News
11 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Sharks' Marleau, Quakes' Wondolowski headline San Jose Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023

There may be no two players who are more closely associated with "San Jose professional sports" than Patrick Marleau and Chris Wondolowski.It's fitting, then, that the two will head into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame together.Marleau and Wondolowski will be half of the four-person Class of 2023, the San Jose Sports Authority announced on Monday.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Television

Michael Batayeh, Comedian and Breaking Bad' Actor, Dies at 52

Michael Batayeh, an actor best known for his brief role in the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad and a comedian who was popular in the Arab American community, died at his home in Ypsilanti, Mich.He was 52.His sister Ida Vergollo said he died on June 1 in his sleep after a heart attack.A coroner later found issues with his heart, she said.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

The SEP Couch: ZTE's Mang Zhu Talks SEP Portfolio Management

In this episode of The SEP Couch podcast, Tim Pohlmann, CEO and Founder of IPlytics, interviews Mang Zhu, who is Chief IP Strategy Officer and Head of Patent Asset Management for ZTE Corporation.Mang began her career at Motorola in 1994, and by 2003, after joining the IP team, she established a process that ensured the tracking of standardization activities during the patent prosecution process.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Dining

GlaceBrings French Ice Cream and Gluten-Free Cones to the Upper East Side

This week, the Carnegie Hill section of the Upper East Side is being treated to a new scoop shop.In the space that housed Noglu, the gluten-free bakery imported from Paris by Eli Zabar now a few doors south, Mr. Zabar's son Sasha is opening Glace (French for ice cream) on Friday.Its roster of inventive flavors is all gluten-free, including when cones and cookie bits are involved.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Premier League referee Marriner retires at 52

Premier League referee Andre Marriner has retired at the age of 52 after a 23-year career.He officiated 391 top-flight games, took charge of the 2013 FA Cup final and was a Fifa referee for eight years."To officiate internationally, on domestic finals and in the best league in the world, I feel very honoured," said Marriner.
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GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Realme 11 Pro goes on sale in India today

The Realme 11 Pro that began its international rollout last week will go on sale in India today starting at noon local time through Realme's official website, Flipkart, and mainline channels.The smartphone comes in three memory configurations - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR23,999 ($290/€270), INR24,999 ($305/€280), and INR27,999 ($340/€310), respectively.
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Podcasternews
11 months ago
Podcast

Listen Is Acquired By PodX In Landmark UK Deal

Audio producer Listen, the leading independent podcast and radio company in the UK, has announced its acquisition by global podcast group PodX.With Listen's market-leading position and reputation in the UK, this deal is a milestone acquisition for PodX.For Listen, it will super-charge the company's next phase of growth and give the company global reach.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Gadgets

Motorola makes its 4th-gen foldable, the Moto Razr+, official

After endless leaks, Motorola made its fourth-generation lineup of foldables official today.The flagship is the Moto Razr+, which will launch in the US on June 23 for $999.There's also a cheaper phone called only the "Moto Razr" with a smaller outside screen, slower SoC, and no clear US price or release date.
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Mission Local
11 months ago
Mission District

New York's Venezuelan moment hits the Bay Area

There's no silver lining to the devastation that Venezuela's authoritarian government has inflicted on the South American nation over the past two decades, but the impact of the economic implosion is reverberating on the New York jazz scene.In the coming days and weeks, three of Venezuela's most promising young musicians are bringing their music to the Bay Area, starting June 15-18 at the Tenderloin nightspot Black Cat with the Gabriel Chakarji Quartet featuring Venezuelan vocalist Nathasha Bravo.
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

1st year of Ontario sports betting generated over $1.48B, IGo report shows | CBC News

The opening year of legal single-game sports betting in Ontario was a profitable one, a recent report shows.The report released Wednesday by IGaming Ontario, the province's regulated market generated total gaming revenues of just over $1.48 billion.The analyses was provided as of April 26, 2023.The industry opened up fully in Ontario on April 4, 2022.
Mouse Vs Python
11 months ago
Python

PyDev of the Week: Prabhu Ramachandran - Mouse Vs Python

This week we welcome Prabhu Ramachandran (@prabhu_r) as our PyDev of the Week!Prabhu is a developer of PySPH and the Mayavi packages.Prabhu works for the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and speaks internationally at Python conferences.You can see what else Prabhu is up to over on GitHub.Let's spend a few moments getting to know Prabhu better!
Deep House London
11 months ago
London music

ARTBAT & Upperground present the third edition of their "Selected" VA series including Glowal, David Lindmer, Nosssia, and Maxi Meraki | News | Deep House London

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ARTBAT and UPPERGROUND release the third edition of their 'Selected' series with an impressive lineup of artists including Glowal, David Lindmer, Nosssia, and Maxi Meraki.The EP opens with "Heal Your Scars" by Glowal, is a work of art that perfectly embodies the duo's emotive and contemplative style of melodic techno.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Rishi Sunak's AI summit: what is its aim, and is it really necessary?

Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will host a global summit on safety in artificial intelligence in the autumn, as fears grow that the technology's rapid advancement could spin out of control.Safety concerns are mounting after breakthroughs in generative AI, which can produce convincing text, images and even voice on command, with tech executives such as Elon Musk among the figures expressing alarm.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Watch the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ global launch here

The Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ initially got announced for the Chinese market last month, and today is the big day - the day when they launch internationally.The duo's unveiling for global markets is taking place at 12 Noon in India, and as we've already revealed a couple of weeks ago, the company has signed Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador for smartphones.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan: Other cities' air is at stake if Ulez doesn't expand

The Mayor of London told an audience of scientists on Tuesday that London was leading the way internationally in the battle against air pollution - but that other cities would grow nervous about taking their own measures if the Ulez does not expand.There are great mayors in great cities across the world looking to London in relation to this issue and if we don't succeed, they're going to get nervous, and they're not going to be as passionate about this issue, said Mr Khan.
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Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Daniel DePetris: Does the US face nuclear confrontation?

You may not know it from watching cable news, going grocery shopping or doing any other mundane chore of daily life, but the world is at an increased risk of nuclear confrontation.That's at least the assessment of National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who delivered a speech at the Arms Control Association last week about a multidecade arms control structure that is gradually losing its sturdiness.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The big decisions Wiegman faces over World Cup squad

Sarina Wiegman will name her 23-player England squad for the Women's World Cup at 14:00 BST on Wednesday, but with key players ruled out through injury and fitness issues surrounding others, she has some important decisions to make.Wiegman, who make the announcement at the home of Birmingham grassroots club Boldmere St Michaels FC, will have to make changes to her European Championship-winning squad, with captain Leah Williamson and Fran Kirby definitely out injured, while experienced duo Ellen White and Jill Scott have since retired.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Honor 90 series launch with 200 MP cameras, Pro adds 90W charging

The Honor 90 and Honor 90 Pro made their debut in China today.The phones are a slight improvement over their predecessors, with the most impressive feature being the 200 MP main camera with an ISOCELL HP3 sensor.The two phones have a 5,000 mAh battery, which is the highest capacity ever for the number series.
Deep House London
1 year ago
London music

Best of British Dance Music to be celebrated during 'Live At The Palace' over May Bank Holiday Weekend | News | Deep House London

Ministry of Sound Classical, Groove Armada, The Shapeshifters, Dave Lee ZR, Ashley Beedle, Tall Paul, and more to feature
Live At The Palace will become the beating heart of the May Bank Holiday with an electrifying concert series featuring some of the most prominent and internationally acclaimed DJs in the electronic dance music scene.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Gadgets

Google Pixel Fold: The thinnest foldable (with the biggest battery) in the US

Following Google's early half-announcement that the Pixel Fold is a real phone, Google finally posted the full details of the upcoming foldable today during the company's I/O conference.Google's first-ever foldable smartphone will cost $1,799, and it's up for preorder now.Google says the phone is shipping next month sometime.
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Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Emily Oberman, Ben Sheppard and Rama Gheerawo named Dezeen Awards 2023 judges

Pentagram's Emily Oberman, architect Ben Sheppard, designer Rama Gheerawo and interior designers Little Wing Lee and David Flack have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges.This is your last chance to enter Dezeen Awards 2023, in partnership with Bentley Motors.There are only two days left to submit your projec t before the late entry deadline this Thursday 8 June at 23:59 London time!
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Chance to buy landmark Yorkshire crag is genuinely unique opportunity'

The sale of one of Yorkshire's best-known landmarks has been described as a genuinely unique opportunity.Kilnsey Crag is the 170ft-high (52m) limestone cliff which dominates the drive into Upper Wharfedale, in the Yorkshire Dales.As well as featuring on countless postcards, the crag is a well-known climbing hot-spot and was even painted by JMW Turner in 1816.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

'Forever chemicals' found in Canadians' blood samples: report | CBC News

Toxic "forever chemicals" are being found in the blood of Canadians and even higher levels are being found in northern Indigenous communities says a new report from the government of Canada.Health Canada and Environment Canada have released a draft assessment of the science on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
NYC music

Turning 100, the New Jersey Symphony Sticks to Home

When the New Jersey Symphony was planning this season's centennial celebrations, which come to a close this weekend, a question kept coming up: Would the orchestra be going to Carnegie Hall?After all, appearing at Carnegie even if that means renting the hall is a mark of excellence and validation, an exclamation point on a tour or a special occasion.
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subscriber.politicopro.com
11 months ago
Science

New Tool Tracks Military Deployments to Climate Disasters

CLIMATEWIRE | U.S. troops have long provided assistance to disaster victims.But there's little public information about when, where and how those deployments occur.The nonpartisan Center for Climate and Security will try to fill that void with a new web-based data tool that allows internet users to track military deployments nationally and internationally in response to hurricanes, floods, wildfires, heat waves and other climate-related disasters.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

A variety of carpet tiles by Modulyss feature on Dezeen Showroom

Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has listed a selection of carpet tiles on Dezeen Showroom, including a collection informed by transitions between types of surfaces in the natural world.Created by designer Joris Peutz in collaboration with Modulyss, Artcore flooring takes cues from the gradual fading of one type of landscape into another, such as the way that forests give way to fields and urban areas fade into the countryside.
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Eater Miami
11 months ago
Miami food

Julia & Henry's, a Seven-Floor Mega Food Hall, Debuts in Downtown Miami

Julia & Henry's, a much-anticipated, massive seven-story food hall featuring 26 vendors, has officially opened in Downtown Miami, showcasing various food and drink choices from highly-regarded local, national, and international chefs.Miami-based King Goose Hospitality operates the new food hall.
iRunFar
11 months ago
Running

2023 Trail World Championships 80k Men's Preview

The towns of Innsbruck and Stubai in Austria's Tyrol region will hold the combined 2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships just eight months after the first-ever combined Trail World Championships and World Mountain Running Championships were held in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Kicking off with opening ceremonies the night of Tuesday, June 6, the Tyrolean Alps will host championships races from June 7 though June 10 under the combined auspices of World Athletics, the World Mountain Running Association, the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), and the International Association of Ultrarunners.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Car Bombing in Russian-Occupied Ukraine Shows Reach of War

A car bomb killed at least one person on Friday night in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials, highlighting the war's reach far beyond the front lines as Ukrainian partisans aim to undermine their occupiers.The blast occurred in Mykhailivka, a town in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
East Bay (California)

Photos: VC who flew to space with son selling home in Santa Cruz County

Lane Bess, a venture capitalist who flew to space with his son on a Blue Origin spacecraft, is selling his Watsonville home for $3.1 million.VC Lane Bess is selling his Watsonville home for $3.1 million.(Krista Abel for Sotheby's International Realty) Bess and his son Cameron became the first parent-child pair to fly to space together in December 2021.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ukraine has right to project force' beyond its borders, says James Cleverly

Ukraine has the right to project force beyond its own borders for self-defence, the UK's Foreign Secretary has said after reports of a drone attack on Moscow.James Cleverly's comments came after he gave a speech in Estonia in which he spoke about deterring Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression by strengthening our collective security, and made the case for Sweden to swiftly join Nato.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Krill Arctic Foods Makes Huge Splash at the National Restaurant Association Show

America's newest superfood sweeps show: Sustainability-minded fishery's healthful, premium-grade Antarctic krill meat lauded by wide range of show attendees in the hundreds-from global big box retailers, chefs, hoteliers and restauranteurs to government agencies and beyond-for its incomparable combination of great taste, nutrition, versatility and economic value For the most part, krill meat is a relatively new protein that most consumers-and even some food industry pundits-have never heard of or certainly tasted.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

How Erdogan Reoriented Turkish Culture to Maintain His Power

At the final sundown before the first round of voting in the toughest election of his two-decade rule, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey visited Hagia Sophia for evening prayers and to remind his voters of just what he had delivered.For nearly a millennium the domed cathedral had been the epicenter of Orthodox Christianity.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sunak and AI leaders discuss existential threats' and disinformation fears

Rishi Sunak has discussed with leading figures in artificial intelligence the need for regulation to mitigate risks ranging from disinformation and national security to existential threats.The Prime Minister sat down with the chief executives of ChatGPT firm OpenAI, Google Deepmind and Anthropic to discuss concerns on Wednesday evening.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Only 13 Percent of Methane Emissions Are Actually Regulated, Study Shows

Methane reduction is still often perceived by policymakers as a choice rather than a necessary complement to ongoing decarbonisation efforts focused on CO₂.MattGush / Getty Images Methane - a potent greenhouse gas and the second biggest driver of global warming after carbon dioxide (CO₂) - had its moment in the spotlight in 2021.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

How we made Eurovision 2023's visual identity

What was the inspiration behind the identity?Katherina Tudball: There were a lot of elements to consider as this was such an unusual year for Eurovision.But we knew it was crucial to be single minded.We had a moment of inspiration when we discovered some fascinating scientific research showing that when we experience live music together - whether singing in a group or just being part of the audience - our heartbeats physically synchronise.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Realme 11 Pro series is launching internationally in June, company shares camera samples

The Realme 11 Pro and 11 Pro+ unveiled last week in China will launch internationally in June, including in India - Realme's biggest market.This revelation comes from Realme as it started teasing the Realme 11 Pro series' global debut, with the promo campaign revolving around the 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor on the Realme 11 Pro+.
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

Palo Alto: Will renowned chef Jose Andres bail on Stanford Shopping Center restaurant plan?

A Mediterranean restaurant from renowned chef José Andrés, founder of the nonprofit World Central Kitchen, has been in the works as the culinary anchor of Stanford Shopping Center's newest redevelopment project.But, just a month after the public was clued in, the plans are in flux.If his chefs can't cook with gas, Andrés may not come to Palo Alto after all.
www.eastbaytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukrainian president says counteroffensive won't aim to attack Russian territory

By FRANK JORDANS (Associated Press) BERLIN (AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that his country is preparing a counteroffensive designed to liberate areas occupied by Russia, not to attack Russian territory.Speaking during a news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Zelenskyy said Ukraine's goal is to free the territories within its internationally recognized borders.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Zaka Modern Japanese Cuisine an Elevated All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Experience

In the South Florida region, there are any number of all-you-can-eat sushi purveyors, but then there's Zaka Modern Japanese Cuisine.This popular sushi restaurant located in Doral, Miami-also with a Boca Raton location -is known for its fresh ingredients, creative sushi rolls and modern atmosphere.Having become a go-to spot for sushi lovers in the Miami area, the restaurant offers a wide variety of sushi rolls, including classic favorites like California rolls and spicy tuna rolls, as well as more innovative creations such as the Zaka Bomb Roll replete with crab, avocado and sweet plantain topped with crab, avocado, Ikura, seaweed salad and Fuji sauce.
Miami Food Pug
1 year ago
Miami food

Last-Minute Mother's Day Ideas: 2023 Edition - Miami Food Pug

Don't have plans for Mother's Day yet?No worries: We've got you covered with this extensive list of specials and events to celebrate the holiday!Treat all the moms this Mother's Day with the ultimate Mediterranean meal at Aba. Nestled within the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops, Aba will be offering a special Halva Toast served during Brunch for $14.95 made with sumac, and halva butter, topped with mixed berries and a mint garnish.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Peloton recalling almost 2.2M exercise bikes because seat post can break | CBC News

Peloton Interactive Inc. has recalled two million exercise bikes citing the possibility of the seat post breaking during use that could lead to injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Thursday.The CPSC said Peloton has received 35 reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike during use, including 13 reports of injuries due to falling from the bike, including a wrist fracture, lacerations and bruises.
London On The Inside
1 year ago
London

AUTHENTIC FLAMENCO WITH YOLANDA OSUNA

After wowing audiences in the States and Brazil, the internationally renowned troupe Authentic Flamenco is coming to London this June.Porchester Hall will play host to a stunning show choreographed by Amador Rojas and featuring award-winning dancer Yolanda Osuna, with music by Royal Opera of Madrid.
Theregister
1 year ago
EU data protection

EU-US Privacy Framework decision on way: The implications

Analysis A new EU-US transatlantic data flow agreement is expected to be finalized by the spring of 2023.The EU-US Data Privacy Framework will enable the flow of personal data from "data exporters" in the EU to "data importers" in the US who have signed up to the agreement.The Framework offers a flexible alternative to the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), which multinationals with a presence inside and out of the EU must otherwise use to share personal data (absent some small exceptions).
Variety
1 year ago
Marketing

ITV Quarterly Revenues Down, Streaming Business Soars

U.K. broadcasting giant ITV 's revenues dipped in the first quarter of 2023, but streamer ITVX has seen a growth uptick, according to figures released on Thursday.The financial and operating performance for the three months to March 31 was "as expected," ITV said, with total external revenue down 7% at £776 million ($979.4 million), compared to £834 million ($1.05 billion) over the same period in 2022.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Toronto-area police probe more sudden deaths for ties to Kenneth Law | CBC News

At least two Toronto-area police agencies are reviewing recent sudden deaths for possible links to Kenneth Law as a growing number of authorities across the country confirm they too have been involved in the sprawling probe.Law is accused of selling sodium nitrite, a potentially lethal substance, online to at-risk individuals in Canada and abroad.
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