�A new imaging system that allows physicians to examine tissue paper at the cellular level from inside the consistency may now enable them to more effectively diagnose cancer of the gall ducts, according to a new survey in the September 2008 issue of the diary Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This cancer, medically known as cholangiocarcinoma, is one and only of the most unmanageable to find and treat.
"Accurate diagnosis and staging of malignant neoplastic disease of the bile duct remains a challenge scorn advanced imaging methods and the launching of tissue sampling methods," said lead investigator Alexander Meining of the Technical University of Munich. "Adding this noninvasive tool that allows us to persuasion abnormal bile duct tissue paper while it's still inside the body increases diagnostic accuracy of cancer of the bile duct."
Dr. Meining and his colleagues conducted the 14-patient study to measure the ability of the Cellvizio confocal microscopy system to detect neoplasia (an abnormal growth of cells that toilet be benign, pre-cancer or cancer) in biliary piece of ground tissue by examining tissue at the cellular point during Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), a procedure victimized to name cancer of the bile ducts and pancreas.
They found that Cellvizio predicted neoplasia with a sensitivity of 83%, considerably better than the 50% seen with measure histopathological analysis of biopsied tissue taken from strictures. In increase, Cellvizio predicted neoplasia with an accuracy rate of 86%, which was superscript to the 79% truth rate of standard histopathology.
"We believe Cellvizio also might facilitate the detection of other cancers arising from ductal structures in the pancreas, breast and urogenital area," Dr. Meining added.
The researchers also reported that Cellvizio images captured with the dye fluorescein enabled them to better differentiate 'tween patients with bile duct cancer and those without it by allowing them to see abnormal blood vessels present only in patients with cancer.
The specially intentional Cellvizio CholangioFlex Miniprobe enables the Cellvizio System to be secondhand during ERCP procedures and debuted earlier this class at Digestive Disease Week 2008 in May.
Cellvizio is the first and only confocal microscopy system that is compatible with most endoscopes including cholangioscopes and advanced endoscopic modalities. Cellvizio has 510(k) clearance from the Food & Drug Administration and the European CE-Mark for use in the gastrointestinal and pneumonic tracts. Over 1,500 Cellvizio procedures have been completed to date.
About Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancer of the bile ducts, which drain bile from the liver into the small gut. With an annual relative incidence rate of one to two cases per one C,000 in the Western world, this disease has been steadily increasing o'er the past times several decades. Risk factors include inflammation of the bile ducts and liver malfunctions. Symptoms include icterus, weight passing and generalised itching. This disease is diagnosed through and through a combination of blood tests, mental imagery, endoscopy and sometimes surgical exploration. To date, surgery is the only potentially curative handling.
About Cellvizio
Cellvizio Inc. leads the ontogenesis in vivo cellular mental imagery market enabling physicians to visualize, diagnose and treat pathologies that can not be seen using other imaging techniques. The Cellvizio� system provides microscopic visualisation of mucosal tissue and improves clinical outcomes by increasing the diagnostic pay of existent endoscopic procedures. Cellvizio Inc. is currently focused on the gastroenterology and pulmonology markets. The company plans to expand into other markets and diseases indications in the future and also has a statistical distribution agreement with Leica Microsystems to sell products for the Small Animal Imaging market in Europe, the U.S. and Japan. Cellvizio Inc. Is a Mauna Kea Technologies Company.
For more information about Cellvizio, go to: http://www.cellvizio.com.
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Tuesday 26 August 2008
Black Francis performs marathon set at Club NME LA
Black Francis performed a marathon set of his recent solo material for a sold-out crowd at Club NME Los Angeles with Fred Perry Subculture last nox (August 20).
The Pixies frontman, backed by a drummer and bassist, tore through his latest full-length album 'Bluefinger' in its entiretly, as well as the bulk of his late EP 'Svn Fngrs' for the worshipful Spaceland audience.
"Don't clap so far, it's premature," he quipped when the crowd erupted as he took the stage. There was a bit of a snafu when Francis stopped in the middle of his second sung dynasty, 'Threshold Apprehension'. "My bad," he apologised. "I had a white wine spritzer ahead the show and I'm a little discombobulated."
The isthmus quickly recovered and proceeded to play several songs inspired by the biography and workings of Dutch musician and artist Herman Brood, including a cover of his song 'You Can't Break A Heart And Have It'.
"It's all around Herman," aforementioned a sweat-soaked Francis, before adding, "Sorry we're only playing new obscure songs you're unfamiliar with." This didn't halt the crowd from dance and moshing throughout the night.
Francis also played a cover of Gary Green's 'Burnt Out Rock And Roll', but no Pixies tunes despite various cries from the audience to play material by his early band. This didn't faze Francis, wHO seemed philosophic about his affiliation with one of indie rock's greatest bands when talk to NME.COM after his set.
"In a sense you kinda milk it," Francis aforesaid. "(The Pixies) gave me financial exemption so it's all good. It's a win-win. It's my career card. It's nice to have a calling bill because I know a lot of people world Health Organization may be good just don't let one. It gets me invited to parties I wouldn't be invited to otherwise."
As for the gig, Francis said, "We were turned of our game just slightly, mayhap, but it was enjoyable. This was sort of a warm up gig for Del Mar to get our juices flowing. I used to come here to Spaceland when I lived in LA, so it's nice to finally play here."
Francis is set to perform in Del Mar, California tomorrow night (August 22) before embarking on a tour of Australia later this month.
--By our Los Angeles staff.
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The Pixies frontman, backed by a drummer and bassist, tore through his latest full-length album 'Bluefinger' in its entiretly, as well as the bulk of his late EP 'Svn Fngrs' for the worshipful Spaceland audience.
"Don't clap so far, it's premature," he quipped when the crowd erupted as he took the stage. There was a bit of a snafu when Francis stopped in the middle of his second sung dynasty, 'Threshold Apprehension'. "My bad," he apologised. "I had a white wine spritzer ahead the show and I'm a little discombobulated."
The isthmus quickly recovered and proceeded to play several songs inspired by the biography and workings of Dutch musician and artist Herman Brood, including a cover of his song 'You Can't Break A Heart And Have It'.
"It's all around Herman," aforementioned a sweat-soaked Francis, before adding, "Sorry we're only playing new obscure songs you're unfamiliar with." This didn't halt the crowd from dance and moshing throughout the night.
Francis also played a cover of Gary Green's 'Burnt Out Rock And Roll', but no Pixies tunes despite various cries from the audience to play material by his early band. This didn't faze Francis, wHO seemed philosophic about his affiliation with one of indie rock's greatest bands when talk to NME.COM after his set.
"In a sense you kinda milk it," Francis aforesaid. "(The Pixies) gave me financial exemption so it's all good. It's a win-win. It's my career card. It's nice to have a calling bill because I know a lot of people world Health Organization may be good just don't let one. It gets me invited to parties I wouldn't be invited to otherwise."
As for the gig, Francis said, "We were turned of our game just slightly, mayhap, but it was enjoyable. This was sort of a warm up gig for Del Mar to get our juices flowing. I used to come here to Spaceland when I lived in LA, so it's nice to finally play here."
Francis is set to perform in Del Mar, California tomorrow night (August 22) before embarking on a tour of Australia later this month.
--By our Los Angeles staff.
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Saturday 16 August 2008
The Banana Splits are Back! Warner Bros. Consumer Products Serves Up Four Scoops of Hilarity with Relaunch
Classic '60s TV and Music Icons Return With New Comedy Shorts on Cartoon
Network and Boomerang, Music Videos, Website and Live Entertainment
BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 15 -- The Banana Splits, fondly
remembered by Baby Boomers for their unique combination of kid-style comedy
and contemporary music -- including unitary of the catchiest radical songs in
television history -- are back. Starting Tuesday, September 2, The Banana
Splits throne be viewed in all-new comedy short pants and music videos on Cartoon
Network and Boomerang as step one of a multi-platform cause that includes
a new website, DVDs, live entertainment and music CDs.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080815/NYF051 )
"Everything that made The Banana Splits tremendously popular in the '60s is
bet on, including the group's terrific humor and hit music," said Jordan
Sollitto, Executive Vice President of New Business Initiatives and
International Licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We take heavy
pride in having carefully updated the look and feel of the original show
for today's kids while retaining all of the elements that made the original
Banana Splits such a hit."
The Banana Splits are a costumed rock band made up of Fleegle (a dog),
Drooper (a lion), Bingo (a gorilla) and Snorky (an elephant) world Health Organization hang out
in their Banana Pad while tinkering with their music and telling
eye-rolling jokes. They came onto the prospect in 1968 as hosts of "The Banana
Splits Adventure Hour," a show created by Hanna-Barbera airing on NBC that
featured drollery and medicine videos. The popular show generated loyal fans, a
multitude of consumer products, numerous albums and a theme strain -- The Tra
La La Song -- that became one of the most covered songs by other popular
bands in the history of contemporary music.
" ... the Banana Splits are here!" -- New Comedy Shorts
With interest in The Banana Splits on the upswing, a cay element of the
group's return testament be as many as 130, 1 1/2-to-2 1/2-minute comedy boxershorts
appearing on Cartoon Network, Monday through Friday betwixt 9:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. The new short pants, filled with unique, kid-focused comedy, portion the
same "groovy" look of the original television series. The Banana Splits
will also appear on Boomerang, beginning September 2.
"The Banana Splits is a classic that has been entertaining kids for
long time," said Stuart Snyder, President and COO, Turner Animation, Young
Adults and Kids Media. "We're thrilled to have this new version on Cartoon
Network for our kids to savour today."
"Go Bananas your way" -- New Music from The Banana Splits
Additionally, Universal Records will debut a CD and DVD featuring 13
new Banana Splits pop and rock songs and music videos. Intended to appeal
to kids and parents, the medicine and music videos volition be offered online and
incorporated in the Cartoon Network comedy shorts.
"The songs made famous by the original Banana Splits hold a special
space in music history and were ahead of their time for young audiences,"
said Doug Morris, Chairman and CEO, Universal Music Group. "Universal is
emotional to debut the new Banana Splits kids' record album and help introduce them
to a whole new generation of music fans."
Universal Records will score The Banana Splits music and music videos
available on hTTP://www.bananasplits.com, iTunes and amazon.com.
"Bananas every night, Bananas every day" -- The Banana Splits Website
In increase to comedy shorts and music, Warner Bros. Consumer Products
will launch the all-new The Banana Splits internet site, http://www.bananasplits.com,
where boys and girls ages forty-seven can entree Banana Splits entertainment. The
site will enable kids to view the comedy trunks and try the new Banana
Splits songs prior to the acquittance of the album. Visitors will likewise be able
to decipher secret messages, join The Banana Splits Club, attend virtual
meetings, hear Banana Splits jokes and play exclusive games.
"Ready to Rock?" -- Banana Splitsville at Hard Rock Park
"Go Bananas" took on a new dimension with the June announcement from
Hard Rock Park, which teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to
produce a live show and play-land -- Banana Splitsville -- featuring the
dearest characters, Bingo, Drooper, Fleegle and Snorky. Located in the Born
in the USA environ, Banana Splitsville features rides intentional for
children, including the popular "Sole Train" and "Dune Boogie," as well as
Mount Splitsville, a sand sculpture play area.
The fast-paced kids' concert, "The Banana Splits Live," is performed
multiple times per day filled with rockin' music, silly gags and nutty
jokes. The Banana Splits ar available to pose with guests for photos and
sign autographs after each show. Hard Rock Park is based in Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina.
The Banana Splits will also be seen in concert tours, other live
appearances, and a wide of the mark range of exclusive product including toys,
games, books and dress.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company,
is one of the prima licensing and retail selling organizations in
the macrocosm.
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in 91 million U.S.
homes and 160 countries about the reality, is Turner Broadcasting System,
Inc.'s ad-supported cable television service offering the topper in original, acquired
and classic alive entertainment for kids and families. Overnight from 11
p.m.-6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult
Swim, a late-night address showcasing original and acquired animation
for young adults 18-34.
THE BANANA SPLITS and all related characters and elements are
trademarks of and (C) Hanna-Barbera. (s08)
More information
Network and Boomerang, Music Videos, Website and Live Entertainment
BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 15 -- The Banana Splits, fondly
remembered by Baby Boomers for their unique combination of kid-style comedy
and contemporary music -- including unitary of the catchiest radical songs in
television history -- are back. Starting Tuesday, September 2, The Banana
Splits throne be viewed in all-new comedy short pants and music videos on Cartoon
Network and Boomerang as step one of a multi-platform cause that includes
a new website, DVDs, live entertainment and music CDs.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080815/NYF051 )
"Everything that made The Banana Splits tremendously popular in the '60s is
bet on, including the group's terrific humor and hit music," said Jordan
Sollitto, Executive Vice President of New Business Initiatives and
International Licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We take heavy
pride in having carefully updated the look and feel of the original show
for today's kids while retaining all of the elements that made the original
Banana Splits such a hit."
The Banana Splits are a costumed rock band made up of Fleegle (a dog),
Drooper (a lion), Bingo (a gorilla) and Snorky (an elephant) world Health Organization hang out
in their Banana Pad while tinkering with their music and telling
eye-rolling jokes. They came onto the prospect in 1968 as hosts of "The Banana
Splits Adventure Hour," a show created by Hanna-Barbera airing on NBC that
featured drollery and medicine videos. The popular show generated loyal fans, a
multitude of consumer products, numerous albums and a theme strain -- The Tra
La La Song -- that became one of the most covered songs by other popular
bands in the history of contemporary music.
" ... the Banana Splits are here!" -- New Comedy Shorts
With interest in The Banana Splits on the upswing, a cay element of the
group's return testament be as many as 130, 1 1/2-to-2 1/2-minute comedy boxershorts
appearing on Cartoon Network, Monday through Friday betwixt 9:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. The new short pants, filled with unique, kid-focused comedy, portion the
same "groovy" look of the original television series. The Banana Splits
will also appear on Boomerang, beginning September 2.
"The Banana Splits is a classic that has been entertaining kids for
long time," said Stuart Snyder, President and COO, Turner Animation, Young
Adults and Kids Media. "We're thrilled to have this new version on Cartoon
Network for our kids to savour today."
"Go Bananas your way" -- New Music from The Banana Splits
Additionally, Universal Records will debut a CD and DVD featuring 13
new Banana Splits pop and rock songs and music videos. Intended to appeal
to kids and parents, the medicine and music videos volition be offered online and
incorporated in the Cartoon Network comedy shorts.
"The songs made famous by the original Banana Splits hold a special
space in music history and were ahead of their time for young audiences,"
said Doug Morris, Chairman and CEO, Universal Music Group. "Universal is
emotional to debut the new Banana Splits kids' record album and help introduce them
to a whole new generation of music fans."
Universal Records will score The Banana Splits music and music videos
available on hTTP://www.bananasplits.com, iTunes and amazon.com.
"Bananas every night, Bananas every day" -- The Banana Splits Website
In increase to comedy shorts and music, Warner Bros. Consumer Products
will launch the all-new The Banana Splits internet site, http://www.bananasplits.com,
where boys and girls ages forty-seven can entree Banana Splits entertainment. The
site will enable kids to view the comedy trunks and try the new Banana
Splits songs prior to the acquittance of the album. Visitors will likewise be able
to decipher secret messages, join The Banana Splits Club, attend virtual
meetings, hear Banana Splits jokes and play exclusive games.
"Ready to Rock?" -- Banana Splitsville at Hard Rock Park
"Go Bananas" took on a new dimension with the June announcement from
Hard Rock Park, which teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to
produce a live show and play-land -- Banana Splitsville -- featuring the
dearest characters, Bingo, Drooper, Fleegle and Snorky. Located in the Born
in the USA environ, Banana Splitsville features rides intentional for
children, including the popular "Sole Train" and "Dune Boogie," as well as
Mount Splitsville, a sand sculpture play area.
The fast-paced kids' concert, "The Banana Splits Live," is performed
multiple times per day filled with rockin' music, silly gags and nutty
jokes. The Banana Splits ar available to pose with guests for photos and
sign autographs after each show. Hard Rock Park is based in Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina.
The Banana Splits will also be seen in concert tours, other live
appearances, and a wide of the mark range of exclusive product including toys,
games, books and dress.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company,
is one of the prima licensing and retail selling organizations in
the macrocosm.
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in 91 million U.S.
homes and 160 countries about the reality, is Turner Broadcasting System,
Inc.'s ad-supported cable television service offering the topper in original, acquired
and classic alive entertainment for kids and families. Overnight from 11
p.m.-6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult
Swim, a late-night address showcasing original and acquired animation
for young adults 18-34.
THE BANANA SPLITS and all related characters and elements are
trademarks of and (C) Hanna-Barbera. (s08)
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Thursday 7 August 2008
Keira out to prove smarts
�I am whole uneducated.�
That�s Keira Knightley, talk to Tatler about how her lack of higher learning has made her more compulsive to dilate her knowledge base, MSN Entertainment reports.
�Not loss to university did give me an incredible driving force because it leaves you with a little chip on your shoulder,� the actress admits. �It makes me feel I am going to read absolutely everything so I bathroom prove that I am not stupid.�
Among the highbrow tomes on Knightley�s bookshelf: a history of the Vietnam War, a biography on Hitler�s go-to designer Albert Speer and Germaine Greer�s The Female Eunuch.
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Monday 30 June 2008
J-Live
Artist: J-Live
Genre(s):
Rap: Hip-Hop
Discography:
The Best Part
Year:
Tracks: 24
Brooklyn MC J-Live outset garnered notice with the spill of his 1995 single "Bragging Writes." Delivering his thoughtful lyrics with confidence and informality, J-Live's rapping was inviolable and his soul-inflected grooves immediately appealed to fans of metro hip-hop. A twelvemonth later he followed up with some other hit, "Hush the Crowd," and started to bring forth a palpable buzz. With tracks produced by luminaries such as Prince Paul, DJ Premier, and Pete Rock, the outlet of J-Live's full-length debut The Best Part was hotly awaited and the future looked promising for the ascendent MC. At this point, though, J-Live was incrust by a host of troubles. Amidst invariant label shambling and plagued by a series of illegal bootlegs, the spill of The Best Part was delayed for five age. There was some talk that J-Live was behind some of the bootlegs -- a few of which were of highly high quality -- and the ongoing saga became something of an subway system caption. In the meanwhile, J-Live worked as an one-eighth grade instructor in Brunswick and continued to prettify and refine his debut. He unbroken good company, making cameo appearances on hard albums like Handsome Boy Modeling School's So How's Your Girl? and J Rawls' The Essence of J Rawls. The Best Part finally enjoyed its official release in the fall of 2001. All of the Above followed one year later on, and 2003 brought a bipartite mini-LP-tribute to his early days, Always Has Been and Always Will Be.
Tuesday 24 June 2008
Vinyl turns 60
Vinyl turns 60
Although analysts and nay-sayers have predicted its demise for the last half-century, the good old vinyl album simply refuses to roll over and die as hi-fi purists, DJ�s, young hipsters and simply those with a keen sense of history continue to argue its corner as the most emotionally charged and sonically-rich means of hearing your favourite tracks.
As methods of music carriage grow ever tinier and conceptual � the romance of the album becomes more compelling with the passage of time. The rituals and reminiscences attached� the artwork� the inner sleeve� the sheer size of the package � all take on potency as time passes. The limitations of the format meant that every masterwork had to come in around the 40 minute mark. Because there was no self-programming � the only running order you knew was the one that was painstakingly concocted in the studio. That�s why it�s impossible to hear �Visions� from Steve Wonder�s Innervision without waiting to hear �Living In The City� about to start. Or getting ready for �Blue Condition� to end on Disraeli Gears by Cream so you could hear �Brave Ulysses�. If you wanted to skip a track � you had to get up off your backside to move the needle on. And that of course was all part of the love affair. And now, according to Billboard � there is a growing generation who are eschewing CD altogether and plumping instead for a vinyl version and a download instead. s
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the long-playing record, Universal Music Group is proud to announce the release of 80 titles (in four batches) on much loved 30cm black vinyl across 2008; starting with the first batch of 20 titles in July 2008. All will be exact replicas of the original packages. Classics of the past sixty-years will be available again!
No mere history exercise for dewy-eyed oldies � each album contains a voucher enabling the purchaser to download MP3 versions of the songs within!
The releases begin July 19th 2008 � it�s time to embrace the past � as we march into the future!
Titles in the first batch include classics from Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Kiss, Marvin Gaye, Cream and ABBA � alongside more contemporary offerings from artists such as Eminem and Amy Winehouse.
Future releases are rumoured to include Guns n� Roses, Nirvana, Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, John Coltrane, The Who, Sonic Youth and many many more.
Get Back to Black.
Although analysts and nay-sayers have predicted its demise for the last half-century, the good old vinyl album simply refuses to roll over and die as hi-fi purists, DJ�s, young hipsters and simply those with a keen sense of history continue to argue its corner as the most emotionally charged and sonically-rich means of hearing your favourite tracks.
As methods of music carriage grow ever tinier and conceptual � the romance of the album becomes more compelling with the passage of time. The rituals and reminiscences attached� the artwork� the inner sleeve� the sheer size of the package � all take on potency as time passes. The limitations of the format meant that every masterwork had to come in around the 40 minute mark. Because there was no self-programming � the only running order you knew was the one that was painstakingly concocted in the studio. That�s why it�s impossible to hear �Visions� from Steve Wonder�s Innervision without waiting to hear �Living In The City� about to start. Or getting ready for �Blue Condition� to end on Disraeli Gears by Cream so you could hear �Brave Ulysses�. If you wanted to skip a track � you had to get up off your backside to move the needle on. And that of course was all part of the love affair. And now, according to Billboard � there is a growing generation who are eschewing CD altogether and plumping instead for a vinyl version and a download instead. s
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the long-playing record, Universal Music Group is proud to announce the release of 80 titles (in four batches) on much loved 30cm black vinyl across 2008; starting with the first batch of 20 titles in July 2008. All will be exact replicas of the original packages. Classics of the past sixty-years will be available again!
No mere history exercise for dewy-eyed oldies � each album contains a voucher enabling the purchaser to download MP3 versions of the songs within!
The releases begin July 19th 2008 � it�s time to embrace the past � as we march into the future!
Titles in the first batch include classics from Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Kiss, Marvin Gaye, Cream and ABBA � alongside more contemporary offerings from artists such as Eminem and Amy Winehouse.
Future releases are rumoured to include Guns n� Roses, Nirvana, Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, John Coltrane, The Who, Sonic Youth and many many more.
Get Back to Black.
Sunday 15 June 2008
Natalie Portman - Portman Quits Wuthering Heights
Hollywood star NATALIE PORTMAN has dropped out of a forthcoming big-screen adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS over conflicts in her schedule.
The Star Wars actress was set to play the film's lead role, Cathy Earnshaw, in John Maybury's take on the classic Emily Bronte novel, but has quit the project in favour of an unknown movie venture.
Portman was slated to appear opposite German actor Michael Fassbender, who will play the iconic Heathcliff in the film.
Movie bosses at Ecosse Films are said to be determined to shoot the movie on schedule and are currently searching for a replacement for Portman.
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