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She's pretty, full of life, and completely deadly.......2003-11-12

Kabuki is a great series. Every one of the Kabuki books are startling, beautiful, touching, violent and oh-so-cool. It follows a rhythm and style that is altogether American pop brilliance and Japanese deep craftsmanship. It's a story being passed down from generation to generation about finding yourself. It'll leave a mark.

Kabuki: Scarab is as good as any of the other Kabuki books. It focuses (not surprisingly) on the Noh operative named Scarab. She's a girl who fell into being cool because she was quick, smart and dated the right guy. Ironically, it's the same things that made her a good assassin. Scarab is wonderfully drawn by Rick Mays, who combines his great handle on Japan, pop urban danger, stylish street gear, and a weird combo of innocence and volatility.

The writing borrows heavily from Speed Tribes (a highly-recommended, solid, easy-to-read book on contemporary Japanese youth culture). For the first time, David Mack uses someone else to map his story. I didn't quite understand why he did this when both he and Rick Mays are so familiar with Japan. Doesn't make the story less enjoyable, but it did give it a sense of "didn't I read this before".

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Everyone knows you can get anything you want in New York. But the one thing "The City" doesn"t have is a take-"em-by-the-hand, Neyawka"s guide to living and working in the five boroughs . . . until now. New York as a Second Language: Haddabea Neyawka is destined to become the one authentic, lived-there-that"s-it! source for the real New York.For the great benefit of all those attatan-ers who aren"t quite sure where to begin to understand the Big Apple (note, you can get stabbed for using that phrase there), author Molly Katz created this book as a series of lessons, all aimed at introducing cousin Boodie"from Catfish Crossing, Tenn."to all things New York. From Masterin" the Neyawk Accent and What ta Do fa Entatainment to Movin" Aranna City and Thinkin" Like a Neyawka, this hilarious tome captures the grit, the gusto, and the guts of the place like nothing else.Peppered throughout"like sidewalk hot dogs"are the unique words and phrases essential to the New York experience. Consider "Gidada heah!" ("Is that so'"), "Samatta'" ("Have I said something wrong'"), and "Awhat'" ("Don"t you agree'" as in "Is this cawfee gobbidge, awhat'"). Besides the rich vocabulary are the situations and scenarios that make life in this city stand alone. Whether cousin Boodie"s shopping for a real estate agent, dodging street wackos, riding the subway, or ordering morning coffee at the corner Starbucks, she"s got something to learn at every turn. Following the lessons, readers find "Da Exam" at book"s end, giving them their own opportunity to see just how they"ll fit into this funny, competitive, and fantastic place to live.

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Prom Night is a masterpiece of fashion feats and derring 'dos. It's a stirring survey of taffeta, tuxedos, and tulle; a compelling compendium of baby blue, bouffants, and boutonnieres. But most of all it's a touching reminder of that legendary night that promised to be the best night ever. Ever. Whether the theme was Stairway to Heaven or Forever Young and whether the fashion du jour was Sissy Spacek la Carrie or prim Jackie O., the aim was to look as glamorous and sophisticated as possible. And that's exactly what Prom Night delivers: glamour and sophistication. Showcasing over 90 snapshots, candids, and formal prom pictures from the 1940s onward and including a thought-provoking prom timeline, this little book is a paean to a very, very special night.

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Description is misleading.......2006-05-16

I thought this would be a book with text, with a history of the prom, the timeline, and some anecdotes. There is very little text, and it is mostly photos of couples. It's a nice blast from the past, but it should be labeled as a book of photos. The text is negligible, and doesn't add much to the book. If you want to look at old prom photos, get the book, but if you want to read funny stories or about the history of the prom, this is not the book to get.

The book itself is not all that.......2006-04-01

But my Aunt and Uncle who just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary are in it! The friends they went to prom with are also in it and are also married 50 years! Gotta love it! I bought this at Amazon.com from an Awesome Deal I found on DailyTool.com.

Waste of Hard Earned Money.......2005-05-13

Purchased this book for my niece. She'll be attending her senior prom in the next fews weeks, I thought this would be a
'cute' little book for her. To my surprise, the entire book
is photos of individuals in their prom 'outfits'.

If I wanted my niece to 'see' individuals in their prom 'outfits', I'd had sooner give her her grandmother,
mother's and great aunts senior albums.

Awesome Book!.......2005-04-10

I definitely suggest this book, it provides a unique perspective of proms past.
In fact, if you look at the last photo that encompasses two color pages, you can see me in all my 80's glory. I am thanks to Ms. Stein, in the definitive tome for cool retro prom style.

Take a trip back to high school !.......2005-04-09

This is the second book I've read by this author. The first was "Cheerleader: Ready? Okay!", and I loved them both. She provides a complete history of the prom as we know it, and the photos are fantastic. A perfect coffee table book and a great gift.

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More fun from the Sun! Those that come from the Monday paper are simple and great for crossword newcomers, but the Friday puzzles, especially the themeless "Weekend Warrior" crosswords, are the toughest in America. They will challenge even the best solvers--and turn every puzzler into a "Sun" worshipper.

"New York Sun crosswords are exactly what modern solvers want."--Tyler Hinman, 2005 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament champion

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From camera to PC to finished product, learn how to make digital movies like a pro! Millions of people have downloaded Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2, which offers new features that make creating home movies amazingly fun - and this guide shows how to ge

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Good information.......2007-05-26

While you could probably discover most of what's in the book on your own --- just using the program --- this will guide you to quickly understand the power of Movie Maker. It's not the best developed book on the subject. But it's a book worth buying and perhaps using as a reference or introducing you to the many rich features of the program.

Wonderful Movie Maker!.......2006-01-12

If you have made slideshows and used pictures in PowerPoint or other programs, give Movie Maker a shot. Then after you fiddle with Movie Maker, give this book a shot. I have found it to be the very best guide to Movie Maker available and I don't think you will be disappointed. It gives a very good description of Movie Maker from top to bottom and the pictures on every page are beautiful and glossy. It is clear that the author spent a lot of time working on the book and it only benefits us as readers. Good luck with your movies and good luck with this book too. Enjoy!

Just not for me.........2005-09-17

To much reading,I needed more visuals. It jumps around a bit to. I would Recommend "Movie Maker 2 Visual Quickstart Guide By Jan Ozer"

What a great book!!.......2003-12-22

PapaJohn, who runs one of the best Movie Maker websites ..., has sunk all of his expertise into an easy to read book.

This book starts of with the basics of using Windows Movie Maker 2 and then goes into advanced topics like, adding special effects, working with sounds, organizing files and sharing your movies through email or on a web page.

John has also included an online companion with demonstrations and walkthru's that can be accessed from his website.

Great book for any Movie Maker user.

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Explore Antarctica encourages students to understand the management of the Antarctic environment and issues of global importance linked to the Antarctic. It provides a comprehensive guide to the natural environment of the continent, as well as its history and its future. The book provides a brilliant illustration of how to apply scientific, social and environmental research to a specific topic of study. The author, Dr Louise Crossley, has worked in the Antarctic as an expedition and research station leader, and the book has been approved by the Australian Antarctic Division. The project has been developed by the Australian Surveying and Land Information Group (AUSLIG) of the Commonwealth Government of Australia, and funded by the Australian Antarctic Foundation. It is an authoritative work for students and the interested public alike.

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it's great!.......1999-12-12

this book has lots of information about the continent presented in well-organized segments that are color coded (i.e. discovery, issues for the future). the text is accompanied by photos, maps, graphs and good captions. at 112 pages it is not overwhelming. recommend for adults and for kids in the classroom.

Explore Antarctica (Explore the Continents)

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Explore Antarctica (Explore the Continents)
Bobbie Kalman , and Rebecca Sjonger
Manufacturer: Crabtree Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

General | Ages 4-8 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0778730719

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Our Navy Explores Antarctica
John, Illustrated with Photographs & Maps Euller
Manufacturer: London: Abelard-Schuman, Inc. 1966
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O3RRYU

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Our Navy explores Antarctica
John Euller
Manufacturer: Abelard-Schuman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Exploration & Discovery | History & Historical Fiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

Geography | Science, Nature & How It Works | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006BNWD0

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The Penguin!

Penrod, the Dancing Emperor Penguin
Henrietta Roginski
Manufacturer: Anne Chittenden
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Ages 4-8 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

General | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0965224805

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Penrod is a year-old emperor penguin who discovers he is dressed in his new tuxedo-like suit after shedding his baby chick feathers. He is dressed to go dancing, but to what? The Music of the Spheres, of course. The Music of the Spheres is based on an intriguing theory by Greek mathematician/astronomer Pythagoras that the planets are in harmony with each other. The book teems with information about emperor penguins and Antarctica in an amusing and delightful way. It is illustrated by the author's colored pencil drawings and has a glossary in the back of the book.

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The Penguin!.......2000-06-27

I thought the book was an excellent book. It had great illustrations and wonderful writing. The movie was alright but the book was great. The glossary was nice because it told you what the words meant if you didn't know! It was an excellent book!

Explore Antarctica!, Incl. Laserdisc, Software and Tchr's. Guide

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Explore Antarctica!, Incl. Laserdisc, Software and Tchr's. Guide

Manufacturer: Emerging Technology Consultants
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Ring-bound

Polar Regions | Winter Sports | Sports | Subjects | Books

Antarctica | Polar Regions | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0922649146

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Our navy explores Antarctica
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Manufacturer: National Geographic Magazine
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Research | Education | Science | Subjects | Books

Antarctica | Polar Regions | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0007HYW28

Why America should re-explore Wilkes land

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Why America should re-explore Wilkes land
Edwin Swift Balch
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008AG9FW

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Kenneth Perkins' book traces the history of Tunisia from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. After initially examining the years of French colonial rule from 1881 to 1956, when the Tunisians achieved independence, he describes the subsequent process of state-building, including the design of political and economic structures and the promotion of a social and cultural agenda. In conclusion, Perkins reviews the years since 1987, when a new regime came to power. Perkins' informed introduction is a necessity for those who study the region, and also for travellers who want more comprehensive information than most guidebooks offer. Kenneth Perkins is Professor of History at the University of South Carolina. He has worked extensively on North Africa and his research has taken him across the region. His publications include two editions of the Historical Dictionary of Tunisia (Rowman & Littlefield, 1997, 1989), Port Sudan: The Evolution of a Colonial City (Westview Press, 1993), Tunisia: Crossroads of the Islamic and European Worlds (Westview Press, 1986), and Qaids, Captains & Colons: French Military Administration in the Colonial Maghrib, 1844-1934 (Africana Pub, 1981).

Medicine and Power in Tunisia, 17801900 (Cambridge Middle East Library)

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Medicine and Power in Tunisia, 17801900 (Cambridge Middle East Library)
Nancy Elizabeth Gallagher
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Tunisia | Africa | History | Subjects | Books

General | Middle East | History | Subjects | Books

General | World | History | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0521529395

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Severe epidemics of plague, cholera, and typhus swept across Tunisia between the years 1780 and 1900. The society was galvanized into action: medical practitioners, religious authorities, and political leaders all tried to deal with the deadly crises. Muslims had, over many centuries, evolved ideas concerning the origin, prevention, and treatment of epidemic diseases that differed somewhat from those of their European counterparts. With European economic and political expansion that accelerated after the Napoleonic Wars, Muslims found themselves confronted not only by a new source of political power but by a new set of medical ideas. This study traces the medical confrontation through the societyâ€™s response to epidemic disease.

Modern Tunisia: A Democratic Apprenticeship

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Modern Tunisia: A Democratic Apprenticeship
Andrew Borowiec
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Economic History | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Africa | History | Subjects | Books

Tunisia | Africa | History | Subjects | Books

North Africa | Africa | History | Subjects | Books

Social History | Historical Study | History | Subjects | Books

Islamic | World | History | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0275961362

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How did Tunisia succeed in eliminating the threat of militant Islamic fundamentalism? Borowiec examines the actions, which begin with the removal of the senile President Habib Bourguiba in 1987, known in Tunisia as "the change." Today, while its next door neighbor, Algeria, is in the midst of an upheaval threatening modernization and a secular government, Tunisia is the only Muslim country to ban polygamy and to introduce state-funded contraception. Borowiec begins by sketching Tunisia's history from the Phoenician era onward. He provides a detailed analysis of the country's Islamic movement, and then examines the efforts of Bourguiba's successor, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, to liberalize the economy, foster a Western orientation, and make education accessible to all. Interviews with leading government officials as well as educators, writers, and average Tunisians puts a human face on a process that may allow Tunisia to make the transition to become a "young developed nation" at the beginning of the next millennium. This book is important to scholars, researchers, and the general public concerned with events in North Africa and the Arab world.

Tunisian Peasants in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries (Studies in Modern Capitalism)

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Tunisian Peasants in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries (Studies in Modern Capitalism)
Lucette Valensi
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

Tunisia | Africa | History | Subjects | Books

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An historian of the Annales school, Lucette Valensi blends the methods of history and anthropology to portray the Tunisian countryside in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which has been previously little-studied. She analyses the nomadic tribes and the sedentary peasants, discussing their social organisation, their economic activity, and their cultural practices. She also explores the changes which affected both the peasantry and the Tunisian state in the nineteenth century, showing how the countryâ€™s incorporation into the capitalist world economy led to social unrest, and eventually to the general rebellion of 1864 that precipitated the establishment of a French protectorate, thus placing Tunisia in a role of dependence and heralding underdevelopment.

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History of Modern Tunisia

Manufacturer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HAPVE8

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The roots of Islam in modern Tunisia
Sami A Hanna
Manufacturer: s.n
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Tunisia | Africa | History | Subjects | Books

General | Islam | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0007CA5MY

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There is a reason why this books sells NEW for one penny!

A pleasant read

Elvis is dead, and so is Starrs' prose

Excellent Well-Written Book!

Better Than I Expected

A Voice for the Dead: A Forensic Investigator's Pursuit of the Truth in the Grave

Manufacturer: Amazon Remainders Account
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: B000H2MYKA

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In the midst of his distinguished law school career, James Starrs made an extraordinary leap into the politically fraught, physically arduous business of actually exhuming bodies to solve cold cases that have defied answers for years. Helped by cutting-edge technology as well as the forensic science he had been teaching for decades, he has made important discoveries. These fascinating revelations are dramatically chronicled in A Voice for the Dead.

Starrs's passionate intention is to set the record straight, to right the wrongs done by tall tales and cover-ups, by even the most cherished historical legends. Among the high-profile cases he writes about are Jesse James-are the remains buried in his purported grave really Jesse's? Mary Sullivan-was she, as supposed, a victim of Albert DeSalvo, who confessed, perhaps falsely, to being the Boston Strangler? And the Cold War government scientist who fell to his death from a high floor of a New York hotel-did he jump or was he pushed?

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There is a reason why this books sells NEW for one penny!.......2007-03-09

"A voice for the dead"is among the most self-centered,egotistical memoirs I have ever encountered.James E.Starrs,professor of law at George Washington university in Washington,D.C.leaves no doubt that,in his mind at least,he is the very center of the known universe,and that whatever"findings"he may turn up should stand forever and ever,as the very last and final word on the cases involved.Starrs,whose ego apparently knows no limitations,has had this work ghost-written by Katherine Ramsland,which has only added to the over-all negative effect,inasmuchasd Ramsland is a writer best known for the quantity of her output rather than its quality...
In this book,Starrs claims to give the final word on purported 19th century "cannibal"Alfred Packer.claims to have solved all of the mystery surrounding the assassination of Huey Long(and especially the mystery surrounding his alledged assassin,Dr.Carl Weiss),includes a disputatious chapter concerning the "Boston Strangler",and gives his opinion as to who is buried in the grave assigned to notorious 19th century western villian Jesse James...I am surprised that Starrs has not also laid claim to knowledge regarding the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa,or the exact date of the second coming of Jesus Christ,but these"mysteries"and more may yet turn up in some future Starrs volume...
Personally,I do not believe a word of anything that I read in this book...Starrs,and his co-author Ramsland,have presented us with an arrogant memoir..Nothing is as "final"as Starrs investigations claim to be...A touch of humility,an admission that error is always possible,these would have gone a long,long way in making this work palatable..as it is neither is in evidence...
The cases involved are of an historic nature,and ,as they are not run-of-the-mill,"ordinary",or anonymous,one would think that,even despite the professor's over-whelming case of ego,they might still be interesting..WRONG !With Starrs,the mysteries themselves take a back-seat to his cocksure prouncements regarding them.
So,in the end,this book is about self-aggrandizement,with C.S.I.-style forensic science taking a very,very secondary role.

A pleasant read.......2007-01-22

I would say that this book was fun to read from a historical and investigative perspective. Stretches of the book can become a bit tedious when Starrs goes through the legal proceedings, etc. in an attempt to give us all the background. However, I read it all the way through and for the most part was thoroughly entertained. Especially interesting, I thought, was the chapter detailing the "suicide" that was really the murder of a CIA agent in a fall from a ten story hotel room (or so Starrs argues).

I would recommend reading a chapter or two and if it interests you proceed. The good thing is you don't have to read the whole thing if you don't have time, but can instead read any of the cases that may interest you in particular.

Elvis is dead, and so is Starrs' prose.......2006-06-29

James Starrs co-wrote Scientific Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases, one of the standard single volume reference books in the field. His talents as a memoirist, however, are limited. Voice For The Dead is filled with wooden dialogue and overused metaphors.

Every chapter begins with one or two epigrams, presumably in order to place Starrs' erudition on display. An epigram should serve as a sort of lodestar to guide the reader toward the author's way of thinking. But Starrs trots out some real warhorses, such as, "The evil that men do lives after them,"
from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Countless thousands of English 101 students have used that quote as an epigram for their essays; it tells us nothing special about what Starrs does for a living.

Starrs has a tin ear for dialogue. Even in a clinical discussion, I doubt a forensic scientist would say, in one breath, "...the dead prospectors were all buried in the vicinity of Lake City in spite of a large body of opinion insisting even to this day that they had been interred miles away on the shores of Lake San Cristobel, the terminus of the Gunnison River."

Try saying that, out loud, in a conversational tone.

Starrs tells us about the "legend" about him in his academic circles. He mentions accomplishments outside of forensic science. (Apparently he "bicycled across the breadth of the United States..." Rephrasing it as simply, "bicycled across the United States," would be less redundant, not to mention less florrid.)

Starrs' has failed to notice that the prose style found in 19th century novels doesn't work so well in a 21st professional memoir. Forensic science, since TV's CSI shows became popular, is a topic more people want to read about. But there are other recent books on the subject whose authors seem less self-satisfied about their accomplishments, and more aware that they are writing, not for themselves, but for a 21st century readership.

Excellent Well-Written Book!.......2006-05-03

What a page-turner this is! The main theme in the six chapters of this book is the exhumation of human remains to help settle controversial issues, most of which are of historical value. The book is written in such an engaging style that the pages turn themselves. The cases discussed range from early nineteenth to mid-twentieth century. Although forensic techniques are discussed to an adequate degree, they are not belabored at the expense of other equally important details; thus, the reader is presented with well-balanced information that helps in establishing a good overall perspective of each case. The book's forte is really in the logical and suspenseful way in which each case is developed and presented. At the end, one is left with the feeling of wanting still more cold cases to read about. This excellent work would be of great interest to those who enjoy literature on true crime, history, forensics and unsolved mysteries.

Better Than I Expected.......2006-01-18

After reading some of the other reviews, I almost bailed on buying this book. However, I'm glad I got it. I agree that the writing style and vocabulary is sometimes annoying, and that the author has a giant ego. But it was a good read.

Voice for the Dead: A Forensic Investigator's Pursuit of the Truth In the Grave

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Voice for the Dead: A Forensic Investigator's Pursuit of the Truth In the Grave
James E. with Katherine Ramsland Starrs
Manufacturer: G. P. Putnam's Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739457519

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