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Shava Nerad

@shava23.bsky.social
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Career activist, writer in retirement. Founding execdir, The Tor Project Digital divide, civil rights/liberties, political activist. www.onlineprivacytips.co/interview/… patreon.com/shava23 / paypal.me/shava

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Reuters @reuters.com · 2h
Indian ​pilot Smit Machchhar, hailed as a hero for averting a crash of Israel-bound flydubai jet, is recovering in a hospital in Saudi Arabia where his flight was diverted after the co-pilot reportedly ​stabbed him mid-air in an attempt to crash the plane reut.rs/4jywFfq
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From textile engineering to cockpit hero: Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama
For Indian ​pilot Smit Machchhar, aviation was never ‌part of his childhood dreams.
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wsmv.com @wsmv.com · 2h
Tennessee’s Gov. Lee orders ‘comprehensive’ review of Christa Pike’s attempted execution, calls off remaining executions
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Tennessee’s Gov. Lee orders ‘comprehensive’ review of Christa Pike’s attempted execution, calls off remaining execution for 2026
Gov. Bill Lee said he has ordered for a “comprehensive, third-party review” to determine what happened during Christa Pike’s attempted execution.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 2h
"MAGA-adjacent diesel class" is so urban poseur leftie, but it made me lol. But yes, I was saying the man was psycho over ten (!) years ago -- and he hasn't aged well. newrepublic.com/article/2160...
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Trump’s Fury at Canada Takes Darker Turn as GOPers Quietly Sound Alarm
As Trump’s trade war against Canada grows more unhinged, the author of a piece on GOP midterm woes explains how Trump’s anti-Canada derangement could alienate working-class voters.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 3h
Creepy ad, especially considering the source.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 3h
Horror show. Woman survives two lethal injections and is taken to the hospital. Surely this qualifies as cruel and unusual. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after attempted execution, lawyer says
One of her attorneys told the BBC that Pike, 50, was in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital had been administered.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 5h
The shade being cast on this speech goes so much beyond this -- but yes, I feel this post. bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 5h
Oh FFS. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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‘Oh, Come On!’ Joe Scarborough Stunned as He Finds Out Trump Placed More Stock Trades Than All of Congress ‘Combined’
Bloomberg reported Trump made 6,500 more transactions than the approximately 22,200 reported by all Capitol Hill lawmakers combined over the same period.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 26/09/2026
Being a leftist means taking big shots. And making them.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 5h
Apparently that young woman who plays assistant to the president can't proofread. Surprised? "Unites States" couldn't be further from the truth when it comes to Trump. OTOH, that does make the whole thing right in character... www.forbes.com/sites/sarado...
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Here’s The White House’s 308-Word AI ‘Accord’ In Full—Including Misspelling
The agreement between tech billionaires is "morally binding," Trump said.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 10h
Are you or have you ever been a WNBA fan? Seriously, what a buffoon! www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Eric Schmitt defends mix-up that led to viral gaffe during Jack Smith's hearing
“I didn’t know he was a Caitlin Clark fan. Now we know," said the Missouri Republican.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 11h
Don't bring a knife to a gun flight? A US pilot carrying a gun is pretty common. You have to be certified - but this is the TSA, who are idiots, and the Dept of Homeland Security, who are not exactly fussy about whom they deputise (I'm looking at you, ICE...). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal...
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Federal Flight Deck Officer - Wikipedia
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 11h
Now here's a program just begging to be abused -- and I'm sure it was planned that way and is a vehicle of daily corruption. gift article wapo.st/4j1N4sN
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The House reimburses lawmakers for D.C. expenses. See who spent the most.
Taxpayers spent 21 percent more last year on the program, which helps cover the costs of food and lodging in Washington, a Post analysis found.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 13h
Was chatting with a young woman working in STEM, and she popped up with "We've come a long way!" and a totally inappropriate (even at the time) earworm invaded. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYY7...
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Retro Virginia Slims Cigarette Commercials – "You've Come A Long Way, Baby"
YouTube video by Amatrixa
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 14h
Watch these developments. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Creatine may help build muscle even without exercise, researchers find
Creatine helped middle-aged adults gain muscle and strength even without a structured workout program in a new 12-week study. When combined with exercise and a calorie-reduced diet, it produced even g...
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 14h
It's more than a penny for your thoughts, but omg, have you seen Cambridge rents? #surveillance www.wcvb.com/article/camb...
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$1000 for your thoughts: City invites residents to 'Civic Assembly' on surveillance tech
As Massachusetts cities and towns grapple with a public backlash to surveillance technology, one city is moving toward a unique new model for public feedback.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 14h
'The long list of impacted goods includes motorcycles and mopeds with petrol engines larger than 800cc, whey products and molasses, and a slew of alcoholic beverages.' Dude, don't get between a US hockey fan and Canadian beer. ;) www.cnbc.com/2026/09/29/c...
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America's Canadian import restrictions come into force. Here are the products barred from entry
President Donald Trump says he expects Ottawa to concede to its demands on trade in the coming weeks, but Canadian officials insist they won't sign a bad deal.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 14h
Hooligans. Why is this different from the KKK? www.nbcnews.com/world/middle...
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Jewish settlers clash with Israeli security forces to prevent Palestinian family’s return to West Bank home
It is the second time the Tubassi family has suffered at the hands of Jewish settlers in just over a month. On Aug. 28, masked settlers attacked and injured them and an NBC News crew that was intervie...
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 16h
I think @apnews.com rushed this story -- see if you can find at least two typos. Bibi will use this to further abridge rights and abuse his neighbors. The cause could as likely be that the one pilot insulted the other pilot's mother. We'll find out...maybe? apnews.com/article/isra...
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A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says
A FlyDubai plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel has made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble ...
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
More on Trump invoking "morally binding" #ai governance. The irony is choking.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 30/09/2026
From Breakingviews - Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Chinese labs are wild cards in AI governance reut.rs/4hUkmsD
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Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Chinese labs are wild cards in AI governance
OpenAI and Anthropic are ‌no saints but publish risk reviews ahead of model releases. Rivals like $38 bln Z.AI and Alibaba ​are less open on safety, partly ​because of a shortage of chips and ⁠capital. They'll have to up their game ​to retain access to markets from Brussels to ​Seoul.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Triggers: rape, drugs and frat boys www.newsweek.com/i-went-to-co...
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I Went to Cornell. What Happened at Chi Phi Didn’t Shock Me | Opinion
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Because that's what you do in the middle of a war, right? www.defenseone.com/ideas/2026/0...
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The military may be top-heavy. Don't make things worse with hasty cuts.
Congress should closely monitor Hegseth’s latest effort to reduce the number of generals and admirals.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 30/09/2026
Support for Israel has been an cornerstone of US politics for decades - but is that coming to an end? Josh Rushing, Matthew Duss and Kelley Vlahos break down how Israel’s genocide in Gaza is influencing voters ahead of the upcoming midterms in episode 3 of Let’s Focus. ▶️ youtu.be/COPaFln9WHU
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 30/09/2026
CNBC Daily Open: AI will be marking its own homework — for now
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CNBC Daily Open: AI will be marking its own homework — for now
President Donald Trump has formalized his plan to rename AI as "Super Intelligence" as tech bosses sign an agreement to regulate the safety of models.
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FT Visual & Data Journalism @data.ft.com · 30/09/2026
Salty seas get saltier and world ocean more acidic as heatwaves bring ‘profound change’ ft.trib.al/e5oRq5R
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Salty seas get saltier and world ocean more acidic as heatwaves bring ‘profound change’
Scientists say rapid warming has also led to accelerated sea level rise over the past decade
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#bregret www.bbc.com/news/live/c6...
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Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, Burnham tells BBC
The PM was speaking after using his conference speech to say the government will end the existing triple lock on pensions from 2030 to help fund social care reforms in England.
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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 29/09/2026
A video falsely claiming to show a long queue of Muslim women waiting to sign up for free childcare has been liked thousands of times on social media. But the clip actually shows the women waiting in line for a modest clothing sale in Amsterdam.
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Video shows Muslim women queuing for a clothing sale, not free childcare – Full Fact
The video has been widely shared on social media alongside the false claim that it shows women in headscarves lining up to enroll their children into free public daycare.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I was down a different rabbit hole when I ran into this story from some years ago. I bet it's only gone up, even with the Gaza war and settlement issues. imemc.org/article/us-e...
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Every kind of trigger warning, the mildest of which is the in-laws "taking turns" with a gun, in broad daylight, with witnesses in a parking lot -- shooting him to death. www.advocate.com/news/crime/t...
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A transgender father pleaded for more time with his children. Days before a custody hearing, he was killed
New York Times games engineer Jonathan McKinsey and his estranged wife alleged mutual abuse. Now, his in-laws face charges for his murder.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I've been on something of a tofu kick lately, and YouTube has decided I'm vegan.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Happy National Coffee Day. Take advantage. people.com/national-cof...
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Celebrate National Coffee Day with These Deals and Items from Dunkin’, Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and More
National Coffee Day celebrations include free and discounted drinks and limited-edition items from Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, Dairy Queen and more.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I think I might just start posting #ai links as: Oopsie! It's very hard to find a dog - or a human - that's super smart but also good natured. Being smart too often leads to deceptive and manipulative behavior. If agi turns out similarly, we're in deep doodoo. www.cnbc.com/2026/09/28/o...
cnbc.com
OpenAI abandons plan to release upcoming model as safety concerns escalate
The heads of OpenAI and rival Anthropic have both indicated recently that top AI labs should slow the pace of model development.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
So I watched this youtube video over the weekend about how working conditions for Gen X STEM workers are degrading, as younger managers come in. Guy ranting was paunchy, grey, and balding. I thought, "How nice of him to be advocating for younger workers!" Then, I thought about how old Gen X is...
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Romp. I love Daniel Dale, regardless of who he might be writing/researching for! www.cnn.com/2026/09/27/p...
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I started fact-checking Trump 10 years ago. Here are 15 things I’ve learned | CNN Politics
Ten years ago this month, in my old job as Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star, I started what I believed would be a quick little side project: fact-checking underdog presidential candidate ...
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 28/09/2026
This Supreme Court is interpreting laws in ways we’ve never seen before. And in their latest SAVE ruling, Justice Jackson is having none of it. Marc Elias breaks down her dissent. Stay in the know: demdock.com/3T3Owjg
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
There's not much specific coming out on the RAF base terrorist arrests. taskandpurpose.com/news/air-for...
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5 arrested in suspected terror plot at UK base used by US Air Force
Counterterrorism authorities cordoned off the area outside the base, which is used as a staging ground for B-1B and B-52 bombers.
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 27/09/2026
The Department of Homeland Security has denied reports it will stop targeting "non-criminal" illegal migrants.
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DHS denies change of ICE strategy: ‘No one is off the table’
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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 27/09/2026
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Stewart Lee: Why don’t we stage public drownings of migrants, to address people’s legitimate concerns?
The collapse of compassion in post-Brexit Britain suggests it’s now time for Roman-style lethal spectacles.  The alternative – stopping malign global influences from destabilising our society, say – s...
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Then again, maybe a noreaster isn't so bad...
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 27/09/2026
If we are lucky enough to live full lives and form meaningful relationships, chances are, we will also experience loss, and with it, grief. As common as grief is, it's also mysterious. to.pbs.org/4yS1EHI
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The science of grief and how it can impact physical health - Horizons
If we are lucky enough to live full lives and form meaningful relationships, chances are, we will also experience loss, and with it, grief. As common as grief is, it’s also mysterious. Horizons guest ...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 27/09/2026
‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Chesly Sullenberger inducted into US Aviation Hall of Fame
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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Chesly Sullenberger inducted into US Aviation Hall of Fame
Sullenberger landed a disabled passenger plane safely in the Hudson River in 2009 without any loss of life
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 27/09/2026
Israel’s Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for election aje.news/7ww4ca
Israel’s Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for election
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Terrorism or covert state action? www.bbc.com/news/article...
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RAF Fairford: Men held under Explosives Act in major incident
A major incident is declared and villagers have been evacuated from their homes in Whelford near RAF Fairford.
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Well, look how she dressed? She deserved a troll like him." /s
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 27/09/2026
Israel ‘categorically rejects’ publication and says businesses on database have committed no wrongdoing
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UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Dogs parse human emotional communication similarly to human infants. I often -croon- to Wilson that he's an insufferable PITA. He takes it as play/comfort. I did similar things with my son when he was tiny. open access! ♥️ www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Dogs’ reactions to motivations and emotions in conspecific and heterospecific vocalizations - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Dogs’ reactions to motivations and emotions in conspecific and heterospecific vocalizations
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Brilliant! #ai youtu.be/zwE3eF3Tg1M?...
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AI Companies Trying to Make Normal Ads
YouTube video by Generic Entertainment
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Shava Nerad @shava23.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Who needs kittens on the internet when there are owls in the world? youtube.com/shorts/4FyVK...
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Cute owl#owl #owlhouse #owls#owlsoftiktok #owlloveygreound2#parrot#funnyvideos #funnyanimals
YouTube video by CUTE OWL
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 26/09/2026
USA TODAY analyzed federal workforce data to see what happened after ICE's hiring surge.
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What to know about ICE's record number of firings and resignations
USA TODAY analyzed federal workforce data to see what happened after ICE's hiring surge.
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