Have you seen or heard this yet? Jackie Evancho on America's Got Talent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiFZcu9UsIk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVGrcy8wQHk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCUl5_Y_jG0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qecULT01iE&feature=related
Enjoy...
Amazing...
She lost and the 1 million dollars went to Michael Grimm.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
UT: Oct 15 Reading Group with Prof Heller
In case you are interested:
Dear colleagues, dear students, dear friends,
I am delighted to announce our first distinguished guest in this year's University of Toronto / McMaster University Yehan Numata Program in Buddhist Studies: Professor Natasha Heller from University of California, Los Angeles.
On Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at 4 - 6 pm Professor Heller's Lecture, "How to Be a Buddhist Recluse in the Yuan Dynasty" will be held at McMaster University, in University Hall 122.
On Friday, Oct 15, 4-6 pm Professor Heller will join the Numata Reading Group at the Department of Religious Studies, at Centre for the Study of Religion, University of Toronto, Jackman Humanities Building Room 317. Our guest, faculty, and students, will discuss Professor Heller's work in progress entitled, "Buddhism and Revenge: Tales of Injustice from Taiping Guangji"
Should you like to join and receive the required materials please feel free to contact me anytime.
I would be very grateful to you, if you could circulate this announcement among those who you assume are not receiving this mail, and who you think might be interested in these events or advertise the event by putting up the attached poster.
Looking forward to having you join us.
With warm regards,
Christoph Emmrich
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Christoph Emmrich
Assistant Professor, Buddhist Studies
Coordinator, Numata Program
University of Toronto, UTM
Department of Historical Studies
University of Toronto, Mississauga
Room NE117, North Building,
3359 Mississauga Road North
Mississauga, ON, L5L 1C6, Canada
+905 569-4493 (o), +905-569-4412 (f)
Department for the Study of Religion
University of Toronto
170 St. George Street
Jackman Humanities Building, Room 313
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2M8
+416 978-2395 (o), +416 978-1610 (f)
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Dear colleagues, dear students, dear friends,
I am delighted to announce our first distinguished guest in this year's University of Toronto / McMaster University Yehan Numata Program in Buddhist Studies: Professor Natasha Heller from University of California, Los Angeles.
On Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at 4 - 6 pm Professor Heller's Lecture, "How to Be a Buddhist Recluse in the Yuan Dynasty" will be held at McMaster University, in University Hall 122.
On Friday, Oct 15, 4-6 pm Professor Heller will join the Numata Reading Group at the Department of Religious Studies, at Centre for the Study of Religion, University of Toronto, Jackman Humanities Building Room 317. Our guest, faculty, and students, will discuss Professor Heller's work in progress entitled, "Buddhism and Revenge: Tales of Injustice from Taiping Guangji"
Should you like to join and receive the required materials please feel free to contact me anytime.
I would be very grateful to you, if you could circulate this announcement among those who you assume are not receiving this mail, and who you think might be interested in these events or advertise the event by putting up the attached poster.
Looking forward to having you join us.
With warm regards,
Christoph Emmrich
----
Christoph Emmrich
Assistant Professor, Buddhist Studies
Coordinator, Numata Program
University of Toronto, UTM
Department of Historical Studies
University of Toronto, Mississauga
Room NE117, North Building,
3359 Mississauga Road North
Mississauga, ON, L5L 1C6, Canada
+905 569-4493 (o), +905-569-4412 (f)
Department for the Study of Religion
University of Toronto
170 St. George Street
Jackman Humanities Building, Room 313
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2M8
+416 978-2395 (o), +416 978-1610 (f)
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Amazing stunt: A GRAND CABARET FROM Guang Dong
Sharing the following youtube with you:
A GRAND CABARET FROM Guang Dong -- AMAZING ! WOW !!!
It was a pleasure to watch--seeing the flexibility of human body.
A real treat and an art piece.
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A GRAND CABARET FROM Guang Dong -- AMAZING ! WOW !!!
It was a pleasure to watch--seeing the flexibility of human body.
A real treat and an art piece.
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Friday, October 8, 2010
Punctuation is powerful
Sharing the following email with you:
An English professor wrote the words:
"A woman without her man is nothing" on the chalkboard and asked his students to punctuate it correctly.
All of the males in the class wrote: "A woman, without her man, is nothing."
All the females in the class wrote: "A woman: without her, man is nothing."
Punctuation is powerful.
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An English professor wrote the words:
"A woman without her man is nothing" on the chalkboard and asked his students to punctuate it correctly.
All of the males in the class wrote: "A woman, without her man, is nothing."
All the females in the class wrote: "A woman: without her, man is nothing."
Punctuation is powerful.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Good Article: An Awakening Message About China
Sharing the following email with you:
In response to "Fair Assessment-- - China is not a Superpower-- -Not Yet" by Helen Wang (from the US), perhaps you should read the following poem "An Awakening Message" by D.L. Lin (also from the US), dated April 2008.
********** ********** **********
Duo-Liang Lin, Ph. D.
Professor Emeritus of Physics
University at Buffalo
State University of New York
Buffalo, New York 14260-1500
Email: DLLIN@buffalo. ed
When Japan was economically successful, it was Japan bashing . Now its China bashing when China is getting a bit successful. If you haven't heard of China bashing before, the above poem pretty much summarised it. In the following paragraphs, I'll try to clarify some of the facts and mindsets about China , hoping they can help some people to understand. The West ( US & formerly Europe & Britain) practice hegemony and don't seem to care what the third world feel at all. Third world countries have a right to grow, be strong and be successful too!
Inspite of the last 30 years of advance in city infrastructure and other hardwares, China is still a very poor country of 1.3 billion including a poverty-stricken farming population of 650 million, and a corrupt /backward government. Anyone who have been to China can see that. We in HK are so close to China that we probably know it better than anyone else. But the West blows the whole thing out of proportion, calling China a Superpower, and a threat, which is simply not the case. Author Helen Wang rightly pointed out in her book, saying...... .. China is in many ways, too backward to qualify as a superpower.. ......it has a long way to go. However what she should realise is that the West is using the rise of a Superpower as a covenient pretext to blame and bash China for their own economic woes and diplomatic failures. Yet business is business. Trade still go on as long as there is a profit.
As far as I can see, China has a lot of catching up to do. China has more internal problems than it can handle. China is more involved in solving its own problems, such as feeding its millions, providing them with jobs, keep the rich/poor gap narrow down , fighting corruption & inflation, and give people a decent living .....etc etc. So far the progress made are stained with blood ,sweat and tears. Every time one uses an INTEL, HP or Apple, there are many parts inside that are made in China 's sweat shops. This is just one example which is all over the news in recent days. Cheap products from China actually kept US inflation down for years! Sounds like a win/win situation. However what does the average worker gets for assembling the IC chips....... ...a mere US$120/m. They work very hard, but very very sad. I have stories to tell........ much later.
Its really a conspiracy of the West to contain China from expansion, just like containing the Soviet Union from expansion in the Cold War days. Why is there a European Union and NATO, SEATO and other alliances? Its the post -WWII Western strategy to contain the two communist giants, a strategy which is still in force today, but rather out-dated, since Russia and China are no longer communists. Why does the US has over one thousand military bases around the world and seven fleets patrolling the seas? ( China has none.) Because the politicians in the West have to justify their governments' expenditure on the military. Because the arms dealers and manufacturers have to lobby the politicians to sell their weapons. Because the Western nations want to perpetuate a Western dominant world. Fair assessment?
200 years ago , after fallen behind the West , China was attacked by Britain first, then plundered, looted, colonised by a league of 8 nations , even conquered by Japan. The next 100 years, China suffered 2 revolutions, 2 World Wars, plus Civil War and internal struggle, China , as a nation , is flatout, downtrodden, and experiencing total collapse . All it wants now is to rebuild a country from its pieces , to give its people food, shelter, clothing , a decent life and restore some dignity to a "sick" nation. What can be more noble and humanistic than that? Many people do think China 's leaders deserve to be awarded a Nobel Peace Price for their contribution to lead a quarter of mankind out of poverty and starvation! President Gorbachev received a Nobel Peace Price for liberating the Soviet Union in 1989, a huge political change for Eastern Europe . I think China 's achievement is more internal, but economical change is just as great if not greater. Why the West are so negative about China ! Fair assessment or not?
What about the arms race? The US and Russia have enough nuclear arsenal to destroy the world ten times over. But China can hardly defend itself against the real Superpowers. China just want to stand on its own two feet, and not being bullied by any other powers. If one should understand the Chinese mindset, our culture of Confucius, Mencius, Laotze, Chuangtze and Buddha, all teaches harmony among men, harmony between men and nature...... ...what 5000 years of history has taught us that wars and killings will not solve any problems, but will create more problems. Thats why China's leaders kept stressing China's position is not to seek the first strike in any conflict, a sharp contrast to some other country's "pre-emptive trike" mindset. China has not invaded any country in the last 200 years. China has not one soldier combating abroad today. It seems that China may not want to be a Superpower now. Its Economics 101 ......guns or butter? The answer is clear.
Guess I spoke enough...... ...not in defence or accusation, but to help international understanding.
--
In response to "Fair Assessment-- - China is not a Superpower-- -Not Yet" by Helen Wang (from the US), perhaps you should read the following poem "An Awakening Message" by D.L. Lin (also from the US), dated April 2008.
(AN AWAKENING MESSAGE)
A Poem published by the Washington Post
When we were the Sick Man of Asia , We were called The Yellow Peril.
When we are billed to be the next Superpower, we are called The Threat.
When we closed our doors, you smuggled opium to open markets.
When we embrace Free Trade, You blame us for taking away your jobs.
When we were falling apart, You marched in your troops and wanted your fair share.
When we tried to put the broken pieces back together again, Free Tibet you screamed, It Was an Invasion!
When we tried Communism, you hated us for being Communist.
When we embrace Capitalism, you hate us for being Capitalist.
When we have a billion people, you said we were destroying the planet.
When we tried limiting our numbers, you said we abused human rights.
When we were poor, you thought we were dogs.
When we loan you cash, you blame us for your national debts.
When we build our industries, you call us Polluters.
When we sell you goods, you blame us for global warming.
When we buy oil, you call it exploitation and genocide.
But when you go to war for oil, you call it liberation.
When we were lost in chaos and rampage, you demanded rules of law.
When we uphold law and order against violence, you call it violating human rights.
When we were silent, you said you wanted us to have free speech.
When we are silent no more, you say we are brainwashed- xenophobics.
Why do you hate us so much, we asked.
No, you answered, we don't hate you.
We don't hate you either,
But, do you understand us?
Of course we do, you said,
We have AFP, CNN and BBC's...
What do you really want from us?
Think hard first, then answer...
Because you only get so many chances.
Enough is Enough, Enough Hypocrisy for This One World.
We want One World, One Dream, and Peace on Earth.
This Big Blue Earth is Big Enough for all of Us.
When we were the Sick Man of Asia , We were called The Yellow Peril.
When we are billed to be the next Superpower, we are called The Threat.
When we closed our doors, you smuggled opium to open markets.
When we embrace Free Trade, You blame us for taking away your jobs.
When we were falling apart, You marched in your troops and wanted your fair share.
When we tried to put the broken pieces back together again, Free Tibet you screamed, It Was an Invasion!
When we tried Communism, you hated us for being Communist.
When we embrace Capitalism, you hate us for being Capitalist.
When we have a billion people, you said we were destroying the planet.
When we tried limiting our numbers, you said we abused human rights.
When we were poor, you thought we were dogs.
When we loan you cash, you blame us for your national debts.
When we build our industries, you call us Polluters.
When we sell you goods, you blame us for global warming.
When we buy oil, you call it exploitation and genocide.
But when you go to war for oil, you call it liberation.
When we were lost in chaos and rampage, you demanded rules of law.
When we uphold law and order against violence, you call it violating human rights.
When we were silent, you said you wanted us to have free speech.
When we are silent no more, you say we are brainwashed- xenophobics.
Why do you hate us so much, we asked.
No, you answered, we don't hate you.
We don't hate you either,
But, do you understand us?
Of course we do, you said,
We have AFP, CNN and BBC's...
What do you really want from us?
Think hard first, then answer...
Because you only get so many chances.
Enough is Enough, Enough Hypocrisy for This One World.
We want One World, One Dream, and Peace on Earth.
This Big Blue Earth is Big Enough for all of Us.
********** ********** **********
Duo-Liang Lin, Ph. D.
Professor Emeritus of Physics
University at Buffalo
State University of New York
Buffalo, New York 14260-1500
Email: DLLIN@buffalo. ed
When Japan was economically successful, it was Japan bashing . Now its China bashing when China is getting a bit successful. If you haven't heard of China bashing before, the above poem pretty much summarised it. In the following paragraphs, I'll try to clarify some of the facts and mindsets about China , hoping they can help some people to understand. The West ( US & formerly Europe & Britain) practice hegemony and don't seem to care what the third world feel at all. Third world countries have a right to grow, be strong and be successful too!
Inspite of the last 30 years of advance in city infrastructure and other hardwares, China is still a very poor country of 1.3 billion including a poverty-stricken farming population of 650 million, and a corrupt /backward government. Anyone who have been to China can see that. We in HK are so close to China that we probably know it better than anyone else. But the West blows the whole thing out of proportion, calling China a Superpower, and a threat, which is simply not the case. Author Helen Wang rightly pointed out in her book, saying...... .. China is in many ways, too backward to qualify as a superpower.. ......it has a long way to go. However what she should realise is that the West is using the rise of a Superpower as a covenient pretext to blame and bash China for their own economic woes and diplomatic failures. Yet business is business. Trade still go on as long as there is a profit.
As far as I can see, China has a lot of catching up to do. China has more internal problems than it can handle. China is more involved in solving its own problems, such as feeding its millions, providing them with jobs, keep the rich/poor gap narrow down , fighting corruption & inflation, and give people a decent living .....etc etc. So far the progress made are stained with blood ,sweat and tears. Every time one uses an INTEL, HP or Apple, there are many parts inside that are made in China 's sweat shops. This is just one example which is all over the news in recent days. Cheap products from China actually kept US inflation down for years! Sounds like a win/win situation. However what does the average worker gets for assembling the IC chips....... ...a mere US$120/m. They work very hard, but very very sad. I have stories to tell........ much later.
Its really a conspiracy of the West to contain China from expansion, just like containing the Soviet Union from expansion in the Cold War days. Why is there a European Union and NATO, SEATO and other alliances? Its the post -WWII Western strategy to contain the two communist giants, a strategy which is still in force today, but rather out-dated, since Russia and China are no longer communists. Why does the US has over one thousand military bases around the world and seven fleets patrolling the seas? ( China has none.) Because the politicians in the West have to justify their governments' expenditure on the military. Because the arms dealers and manufacturers have to lobby the politicians to sell their weapons. Because the Western nations want to perpetuate a Western dominant world. Fair assessment?
200 years ago , after fallen behind the West , China was attacked by Britain first, then plundered, looted, colonised by a league of 8 nations , even conquered by Japan. The next 100 years, China suffered 2 revolutions, 2 World Wars, plus Civil War and internal struggle, China , as a nation , is flatout, downtrodden, and experiencing total collapse . All it wants now is to rebuild a country from its pieces , to give its people food, shelter, clothing , a decent life and restore some dignity to a "sick" nation. What can be more noble and humanistic than that? Many people do think China 's leaders deserve to be awarded a Nobel Peace Price for their contribution to lead a quarter of mankind out of poverty and starvation! President Gorbachev received a Nobel Peace Price for liberating the Soviet Union in 1989, a huge political change for Eastern Europe . I think China 's achievement is more internal, but economical change is just as great if not greater. Why the West are so negative about China ! Fair assessment or not?
What about the arms race? The US and Russia have enough nuclear arsenal to destroy the world ten times over. But China can hardly defend itself against the real Superpowers. China just want to stand on its own two feet, and not being bullied by any other powers. If one should understand the Chinese mindset, our culture of Confucius, Mencius, Laotze, Chuangtze and Buddha, all teaches harmony among men, harmony between men and nature...... ...what 5000 years of history has taught us that wars and killings will not solve any problems, but will create more problems. Thats why China's leaders kept stressing China's position is not to seek the first strike in any conflict, a sharp contrast to some other country's "pre-emptive trike" mindset. China has not invaded any country in the last 200 years. China has not one soldier combating abroad today. It seems that China may not want to be a Superpower now. Its Economics 101 ......guns or butter? The answer is clear.
Guess I spoke enough...... ...not in defence or accusation, but to help international understanding.
--
Saturday, October 2, 2010
DDMBA Ontario Mindful Walking - Oct 10
In case you are interested:
What: DDMBA Ontario Mindful Walking
When: Sunday October 10, 2010 at 10:00 am
Where: Meet at Rouge Beach ( 195 Rouge Hills Drive)
map of 195 Rouge Hills Drive
Dear Friend,
Now that the season is upon us, it’s time to take this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the changing colors of autumn in the company of DDMBA Practitioners.
On Sunday October 10, from 10 am to 3 pm, DDMBA Ontario will be conducting a Mindful Nature Walking Activity through Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. This hike will include a brief period of gentle moving exercise, followed by a relaxing, peaceful walk surrounded by the natural scenery, trees, and waterfront. Come and chat with DDMBA Ontario practitioners or just enjoy the lovely view of the fall colors. Be sure to bring a camera also.
All members and visitors are welcome, and tell your friends and family as well. This event is free of charge. Email us if you would like to attend:ddmba.toronto@gmail.com
DDMBA Ontario members will be meeting at the parking area at Rouge Beach (195 Rouge Hills Drive) at 10:00 am.
map of 195 Rouge Hills Drive
Gentle reminder for participants to bring their own lunch and snacks, as lunch will not be provided during this trip.
Directions to Rouge Beach:
By Car:
Location: 195 Rouge Hills Drive, Toronto
From Highway 401: Exit Port Union Road southbound. Turn left at Lawrence Avenue East, follow Lawrence Ave eastbound to the end where you will see the entrance to the beach.
By TTC:
#54A/E stops at Lawrence Avenue East and Starspray Blvd
What: DDMBA Ontario Mindful Walking
When: Sunday October 10, 2010 at 10:00 am
Where: Meet at Rouge Beach ( 195 Rouge Hills Drive)
map of 195 Rouge Hills Drive
We hope to see you there!
DDMBA Ontario
http://ddmba-ontario.ca
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What: DDMBA Ontario Mindful Walking
When: Sunday October 10, 2010 at 10:00 am
Where: Meet at Rouge Beach ( 195 Rouge Hills Drive)
map of 195 Rouge Hills Drive
Dear Friend,
Now that the season is upon us, it’s time to take this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the changing colors of autumn in the company of DDMBA Practitioners.
On Sunday October 10, from 10 am to 3 pm, DDMBA Ontario will be conducting a Mindful Nature Walking Activity through Petticoat Creek Conservation Area. This hike will include a brief period of gentle moving exercise, followed by a relaxing, peaceful walk surrounded by the natural scenery, trees, and waterfront. Come and chat with DDMBA Ontario practitioners or just enjoy the lovely view of the fall colors. Be sure to bring a camera also.
All members and visitors are welcome, and tell your friends and family as well. This event is free of charge. Email us if you would like to attend:ddmba.toronto@gmail.com
DDMBA Ontario members will be meeting at the parking area at Rouge Beach (195 Rouge Hills Drive) at 10:00 am.
map of 195 Rouge Hills Drive
Gentle reminder for participants to bring their own lunch and snacks, as lunch will not be provided during this trip.
Directions to Rouge Beach:
By Car:
Location: 195 Rouge Hills Drive, Toronto
From Highway 401: Exit Port Union Road southbound. Turn left at Lawrence Avenue East, follow Lawrence Ave eastbound to the end where you will see the entrance to the beach.
By TTC:
#54A/E stops at Lawrence Avenue East and Starspray Blvd
What: DDMBA Ontario Mindful Walking
When: Sunday October 10, 2010 at 10:00 am
Where: Meet at Rouge Beach ( 195 Rouge Hills Drive)
map of 195 Rouge Hills Drive
We hope to see you there!
DDMBA Ontario
http://ddmba-ontario.ca
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Friday, October 1, 2010
Scotiabank Nuit Blanche October 2 2010
In case you are interested:
Scotiabank NUIT BLANCHE 2010
Toronto's all-night contemporary art event
October 2, 2010 sunset to sunrise
For one sleepless night experience Toronto transformed by artists.
One night only. All night long.
www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca
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START YOUR NIGHT
Start your night at one of the three conveniently located Scotiabank
Info Centres.
Pick up an event map, chat with volunteer information ambassadors,
check out the Share Your Night screens and more.
www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/informationCentres.shtml
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SHARE YOUR NIGHT ON OCTOBER 2nd
Share your all-night art experience with the whole city. Send your
photos, comments and favourite moments, and then watch the real-time
interaction as the night unfolds this Saturday night.
Follow the live feeds on the mobile site, through the Night Navigator
app and on large screens at the event. Find out how you can participate:
www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/shareyournight.shtml
Can't make it to Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in person? You can follow
along online. Watch the live updates and photo posts as the
night unfolds at www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/share
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NIGHT NAVIGATOR APP
Enhance your event experience with the ultimate navigational tool.
Plan your night, locate the closest and most active projects,
recommend your favourites, view real-time photos and messages,
access your My Night itinerary and vote for Scotiabank People's Choice.
For details on how to download the FREE mobile app for your iPhone,
BlackBerry and Android phones, visit:
www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/navigatorApp.shtml
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SCOTIABANK PEOPLE'S CHOICE
On Saturday, October 2nd cast a vote for your Scotiabank® People's Choice
favourite art project, and you could win one of 6 Apple iPads or 1 of
50 pre-paid Visa cards.
Find out how at: www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/peopleChoice.shtml
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
From sunset to sunrise you'll find a delicious and unique array of
great food out on the streets at this year's event. Also, don't
forget to visit the Toronto Water HTO to Go trailer - bring your
reusable bottle and fill it with cool, clean Toronto tap water
to keep you hydrated throughout the night.
For more information on where you can eat, check out the website:
www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/foodBeverage.shtml
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AMP ENERGY™
Did you know that there's a secret art project at this year's event?
Look for the AMP ENERGY™ Team in Zone C for hints on how to find the project.
www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/zone_Map.aspx?zone=C
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TORONTO'S FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Visit the Festivals & Events calendar for information on a wide variety
of events taking place in Toronto: www.toronto.ca/eventcalendar
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