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FROM: The League of Women Voters of the Houston Area
CONTACTS: Linda Cohn (linda@thecohns.net)
Ann Wood (lwv.voter@earthlink.net)
Co-chairs, Voter Registration
The League of Women Voters of Houston the Houston Area and Voter Registrar Paul Bettencourt, the Harris County (Texas) Tax Assessor/Collector, are pleased to announce that WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Diaz has been deputized as a Volunteer Voter Registrar.
Mr. Diaz, Twenty-three-year-old unified lightweight champion completed the prescribed training program at the Harris County Tax Office and received his Certificate of Appointment on July 18, 2007, His first registration was for his mother.
Mr. Diaz may now accept voter registration applications in an official capacity on behalf of Harris County (Texas).
His first voter registration duties will be discharged in connection with a Naturalization Ceremony on Wednesday, July 25, 2007. This ceremony will take place at the Berry Center in Cypress, Texas. Two thousand five hundred petitioners will be sworn in as American citizens by the Honorable Sim Lake, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Each new citizen is immediately eligible to register to vote. To that end, the League of Women Voters has organized a corps of Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars, and Mr. Diaz will be part of that group.
It is expected that Mr. Diaz’s first registered voter will be a new American citizen by the name of Mrs. Olivia Diaz. Mrs. Diaz was born in Mexico, is a long-time resident of Houston and, not incidentally, is Juan Diaz’s beloved mother.
Alan Hopper
Don King Productions
www.donking.com
Monday, July 23, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Political News; SPOILING THE SPOILER?
PRESS RELEASE
JULY 20, 2007 Contact: Raphael
SPOILING THE SPOILER?
In an oblique reference to Rev. Al Sharpton's proposed national campaign against Mayor Giuliani, should he gain the GOP presidential nod, author and political activist Gary James aims a political shot at Sharpton's bow.
James said, "If Giuliani gets the GOP nomination for president, I will campaign in target communities around the country to bring about his victory. And in the process of the national political exercise I plan to get in fighting shape in order to change the political paradigm in the Black American community."
James made these comments during a workshop in Brooklyn which discussed the political implications of his newly released book entitled "ERACISM." The workshop was sponsored by Voters Anonymous Political Education & Research Organization which has launched a voter education prison initiative.
Jabar, a retired Corrections Officer who was assigned to Riker's Island for more than twenty (20) years and the CEO of Voters Anonymous said, "Prison culture has a great influence on street culture. Therefore, while inmates are a captive audience we will provide them with voter education material, and relevant books for their enlightenment and growth." Referencing the Voters Anonymous brochure, Jabar continued, "We are disseminated this brochure and voter education lectures to inmates free of charge and are in the process of establishing Advisory Committee's in target areas in order to help inmates with the challenges associated with returning to their communities. We are pleased to announce that Gary's book ERACISM is included in the free mailing as it provides an overview of local and national politics for the past forty (40) years."
Keisha Morrisey the Harlem Voters Anonymous Coordinator and former candidate for the New York State Assembly in the 70 AD and candidate for the City Council in the 9th CD, also known as El Boxing Empress in the world of boxing said, "I am discussing the Voters Anonymous Prison Inmate initiative with some boxers who expressed an interest in playing a support role on a community level, and with people like Don King who has a reputation of positive social action at the community level."
(Keisha at Simms vs Alcine, "Fistic Fights" World Championship Boxing and Don King)
James believes that Mayor Rudy Giuliani will most likely win his party nomination and the current Democratic Party's underdog former Senator John Edwards is his predicted winner of the Democratic Party nomination. Relative to front runners Senators Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama, James offers the following.
"I suspect that ultimately Senator Clinton will be defeated by the white male syndrome that remains in control of the party's presidential primary electorate, but her bid will be historic. The rock star celebrity of Senator Obama is very fascinating. He has eclipsed the conventional agenda of the national civil rights leadership, and simultaneously engaged a new generation of electoral participation. Obama will most likely lose the vote of the civil rights orthodoxy to Senator Clinton, wife of the 'first black' president of the United States.
Apart from the down side of both Senators Clinton and Obama as it relates to their prospects for success in their party's primary, there is another political hurdle. In the unlikely event that either of them prevails, they would be hard pressed to formulate the required southern strategy to prevail in the general election. Consequently John Edwards is my bet to win the nomination and assemble the strongest general election coalition that gives his party the best possibility to regain the White House, James said.
"The abounding speculation about Mayor Bloomberg resigning his Republican Party status to enter the presidential fray as an independent is way off the mark. The Mayor has very skillfully and tactfully positioned himself to seek the GOP line if necessary to contest for Governor in 2010," according to James.
James has a book signing event at Harlem's Hue-Man Bookstore and Café at 6:00 PM on Friday July 27, 2007. For more information access, www.votersanonymous.org and www.garyjames.info.com
JULY 20, 2007 Contact: Raphael
SPOILING THE SPOILER?
In an oblique reference to Rev. Al Sharpton's proposed national campaign against Mayor Giuliani, should he gain the GOP presidential nod, author and political activist Gary James aims a political shot at Sharpton's bow.
James said, "If Giuliani gets the GOP nomination for president, I will campaign in target communities around the country to bring about his victory. And in the process of the national political exercise I plan to get in fighting shape in order to change the political paradigm in the Black American community."
James made these comments during a workshop in Brooklyn which discussed the political implications of his newly released book entitled "ERACISM." The workshop was sponsored by Voters Anonymous Political Education & Research Organization which has launched a voter education prison initiative.
Jabar, a retired Corrections Officer who was assigned to Riker's Island for more than twenty (20) years and the CEO of Voters Anonymous said, "Prison culture has a great influence on street culture. Therefore, while inmates are a captive audience we will provide them with voter education material, and relevant books for their enlightenment and growth." Referencing the Voters Anonymous brochure, Jabar continued, "We are disseminated this brochure and voter education lectures to inmates free of charge and are in the process of establishing Advisory Committee's in target areas in order to help inmates with the challenges associated with returning to their communities. We are pleased to announce that Gary's book ERACISM is included in the free mailing as it provides an overview of local and national politics for the past forty (40) years."
Keisha Morrisey the Harlem Voters Anonymous Coordinator and former candidate for the New York State Assembly in the 70 AD and candidate for the City Council in the 9th CD, also known as El Boxing Empress in the world of boxing said, "I am discussing the Voters Anonymous Prison Inmate initiative with some boxers who expressed an interest in playing a support role on a community level, and with people like Don King who has a reputation of positive social action at the community level."
(Keisha at Simms vs Alcine, "Fistic Fights" World Championship Boxing and Don King)
James believes that Mayor Rudy Giuliani will most likely win his party nomination and the current Democratic Party's underdog former Senator John Edwards is his predicted winner of the Democratic Party nomination. Relative to front runners Senators Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama, James offers the following.
"I suspect that ultimately Senator Clinton will be defeated by the white male syndrome that remains in control of the party's presidential primary electorate, but her bid will be historic. The rock star celebrity of Senator Obama is very fascinating. He has eclipsed the conventional agenda of the national civil rights leadership, and simultaneously engaged a new generation of electoral participation. Obama will most likely lose the vote of the civil rights orthodoxy to Senator Clinton, wife of the 'first black' president of the United States.
Apart from the down side of both Senators Clinton and Obama as it relates to their prospects for success in their party's primary, there is another political hurdle. In the unlikely event that either of them prevails, they would be hard pressed to formulate the required southern strategy to prevail in the general election. Consequently John Edwards is my bet to win the nomination and assemble the strongest general election coalition that gives his party the best possibility to regain the White House, James said.
"The abounding speculation about Mayor Bloomberg resigning his Republican Party status to enter the presidential fray as an independent is way off the mark. The Mayor has very skillfully and tactfully positioned himself to seek the GOP line if necessary to contest for Governor in 2010," according to James.
James has a book signing event at Harlem's Hue-Man Bookstore and Café at 6:00 PM on Friday July 27, 2007. For more information access, www.votersanonymous.org and www.garyjames.info.com
Meet Author Bill Farrell with special guest appearances by champion boxers
Meet Author Bill Farrell of Cradle of Champions, the forward of the book is by Bert Randolph Sugar, the event expects special appearances by champion boxers that will include newly crowned IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi, former world champion Vito Antuofermo, heavyweight contenders Lou Savarese and Derrick Rossy and two time Golden Gloves champion Domenic Monaco. Thursday July 26, from 2pm to 5pm at Portobello Pizzeria Restaurant 83 Murray Street in Tribeca.
(Paulie Malignaggi, IBF welterweight champion and Team Malignaggi)
Malignaggi speaks out
BROOKLYN (July 10, 2007) – IBF light welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (24-1, 5 KOs), coming off of his masterful title-winning performance against Lovemore N’dou, is back home in Brooklyn and the outspoken, colorful boxer with a flair for controversy recently offered his views on everything from what it’s like to be a world title-holder at 26 to whom he has in his crosshairs.
Being world champion…..
“It feels great. This is what I’ve been working so hard for. I’m being treated much differently. My friends always respected me, but, in general, I’m getting more respect in the street and boxing. Added pressure? When you’re the best it comes with the territory.”
Who’s next on his dance card…..
“I want to fight Hatton in the United States; Madison Square Garden or Atlantic City. I want to make this happen. He’s saying I have his belt? It’s my belt. I fought the real fighter of the two. Castillo was shot. Hatton’s the best in the light welterweight division and one of the top two or three most popular fighters in the world. People are mesmerized by him. He has a lot of flaws I’ll expose. Louie (Collazo) exposed him. He’s a solid fighter who sent Hatton back to junior welterweight. If he wants to fight the best in his weight class, he should fight me, and he hasn’t fought a sharp shooter like Paulie Malignaggi. He also cuts easily. I’ve proven to be a good, tough fighter. Not only will have his hands full with me, he’ll get his first loss.
“Hatton keeps trying to brainwash people saying his two best fights were against the two best fighters he fought, Tszyu and Castillo, but they were shells of what they used to be when they fought Hatton. Luis Collazo was the best fighter Hatton fought and Luis really won that fight. Hatton’s made a career fighting guys past their prime. He fought one young lion, Luis Colazzo, and he doesn’t want to fight another one like me.
“If he stays in the junior welterweight division, we’re the two hottest fighters at 140, and the other top junior welterweights are busy. He shouldn’t talk about it; it should be about it. Mayweather isn’t going to fight him and Cotto’s going to fight the Margarito-Williams winner. It’s the same way he’s been with Junior Witter. Hatton fears guys like me and Whitter because we have movement and quick hands. Hatton avoids fighters like us. He’s been babied his first 43 fights. I’m his perfect contender on the East Coast – New York City or Atlantic City – and Witter’s the perfect contender for him at Wembley.”
If not Hatton, who else….
“I want the biggest fight out there – maybe, Casamayor. Paulie Malignaggi and Dmitriy Salita (27-0-1) is a big fight in New York City. We’ve been friends a long time but this is a huge fight in New York City. It would be a very interesting matchup.”
Italy…..
“I definitely want to defend my world title in Italy, preferably Sicily, because I’m Sicilian. I have a big fan base in Italy. They deserve to see one of their own –a world champion -- fight there. I want to give them a treat. Maybe, my second fight (as world champion) will be in Italy.”
Splitting up with his manager…..
“It was an amicable split. I appreciate all Sal (LoNano) did for me. We’ll always have memories of capturing the world title together. We have a lot of history.”
Sal LoNano: “I was with the kid 1 ½ years and we did what we had to do to win a world title. We made an agreement that his last fight would be our last together. Between the people on his payroll and taxes, it just wasn’t feasible anymore. It was a mutual agreement. We accomplished what we set out to do and it feels great. Paulie will always be family. He had the broken hand, which reminded me of Micky Ward. I wish him nothing but the best and to win another world championship. He’s with Lou DiBella and Paulie knows the business of boxing as much as any fighter. Now it’s time for him to take over. I’ll still be involved in boxing as Frankie Figueroa’s new manager.”
Team Malignaggi
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CONTACT:
Bob Trieger
Full Court Press
978.207.0165
bobtfcp@hotmail.com
(Paulie Malignaggi, IBF welterweight champion and Team Malignaggi)
Malignaggi speaks out
BROOKLYN (July 10, 2007) – IBF light welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (24-1, 5 KOs), coming off of his masterful title-winning performance against Lovemore N’dou, is back home in Brooklyn and the outspoken, colorful boxer with a flair for controversy recently offered his views on everything from what it’s like to be a world title-holder at 26 to whom he has in his crosshairs.
Being world champion…..
“It feels great. This is what I’ve been working so hard for. I’m being treated much differently. My friends always respected me, but, in general, I’m getting more respect in the street and boxing. Added pressure? When you’re the best it comes with the territory.”
Who’s next on his dance card…..
“I want to fight Hatton in the United States; Madison Square Garden or Atlantic City. I want to make this happen. He’s saying I have his belt? It’s my belt. I fought the real fighter of the two. Castillo was shot. Hatton’s the best in the light welterweight division and one of the top two or three most popular fighters in the world. People are mesmerized by him. He has a lot of flaws I’ll expose. Louie (Collazo) exposed him. He’s a solid fighter who sent Hatton back to junior welterweight. If he wants to fight the best in his weight class, he should fight me, and he hasn’t fought a sharp shooter like Paulie Malignaggi. He also cuts easily. I’ve proven to be a good, tough fighter. Not only will have his hands full with me, he’ll get his first loss.
“Hatton keeps trying to brainwash people saying his two best fights were against the two best fighters he fought, Tszyu and Castillo, but they were shells of what they used to be when they fought Hatton. Luis Collazo was the best fighter Hatton fought and Luis really won that fight. Hatton’s made a career fighting guys past their prime. He fought one young lion, Luis Colazzo, and he doesn’t want to fight another one like me.
“If he stays in the junior welterweight division, we’re the two hottest fighters at 140, and the other top junior welterweights are busy. He shouldn’t talk about it; it should be about it. Mayweather isn’t going to fight him and Cotto’s going to fight the Margarito-Williams winner. It’s the same way he’s been with Junior Witter. Hatton fears guys like me and Whitter because we have movement and quick hands. Hatton avoids fighters like us. He’s been babied his first 43 fights. I’m his perfect contender on the East Coast – New York City or Atlantic City – and Witter’s the perfect contender for him at Wembley.”
If not Hatton, who else….
“I want the biggest fight out there – maybe, Casamayor. Paulie Malignaggi and Dmitriy Salita (27-0-1) is a big fight in New York City. We’ve been friends a long time but this is a huge fight in New York City. It would be a very interesting matchup.”
Italy…..
“I definitely want to defend my world title in Italy, preferably Sicily, because I’m Sicilian. I have a big fan base in Italy. They deserve to see one of their own –a world champion -- fight there. I want to give them a treat. Maybe, my second fight (as world champion) will be in Italy.”
Splitting up with his manager…..
“It was an amicable split. I appreciate all Sal (LoNano) did for me. We’ll always have memories of capturing the world title together. We have a lot of history.”
Sal LoNano: “I was with the kid 1 ½ years and we did what we had to do to win a world title. We made an agreement that his last fight would be our last together. Between the people on his payroll and taxes, it just wasn’t feasible anymore. It was a mutual agreement. We accomplished what we set out to do and it feels great. Paulie will always be family. He had the broken hand, which reminded me of Micky Ward. I wish him nothing but the best and to win another world championship. He’s with Lou DiBella and Paulie knows the business of boxing as much as any fighter. Now it’s time for him to take over. I’ll still be involved in boxing as Frankie Figueroa’s new manager.”
Team Malignaggi
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CONTACT:
Bob Trieger
Full Court Press
978.207.0165
bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Amateur Boxer; Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington Jr. Boxing's Prodigy Child
The Future of Boxing
I've known amateur boxer Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington Jr. (8 fights 4 wins 4 loses) for almost a year now, I was introduced to him by his parents, at a Di Bella Entertainment "Broadway Boxing" event last year. "Shu Shu" was there cheering on Curtis "Showtime" Stevens. Shu Shu ringside in the boxing world can be visually seen locally on the "Broadway Boxing" scene and on national television, HBO or Showtime Boxing rooting for his favorite fighters or stable mates. Shu Shu while attending fights will call fight codes as loud as he can, and will demonstrate and shout the moves, effectively enough, to see all over his face he can't wait to make his professional fight debut or to become an Olympic prospect like stablemate Danny Jacobs.
"I was very pleased to meet Tichina Arnold at the Zab Judah Miguel Cotto Fight at Madison Square Garden. I think she is a very nice lady. I always watch the show "Everybody hates Chris" and my mother has the martin show on DVD."
The Game Plan
Shu Shu a balanced boxing prodigy, is 10 years old child celebrity from Brooklyn, and is among the elite as for being privy to attend major events and professional fights, even on school nights along with his parents Bruce Carrington, Sr and Kelly Simpkins, whom support Amateur Boxing and Professional Fights in support of many of the fighters that are their personal friends and their son's boxing stable mates in particular. Watched closely Shu Shu is allowed to photograph with celebrities and local fighters sign autographs and thank all of his supporters humbly. Shu Shu always makes his way to Lou DiBella, to say hello and to say hello and thank the media. Shu Shu has no problem when it's time for light camera and action, as for he appears and knows where to be, and does not mind being photographed. Shu Shu once asked a photographer, "will you take a picture of me and Buddy McGirt, Sr.".
The Profile
Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington Jr. (8 fights 4 wins 4 loses)
SBS: On Boxing in general
Shu Shu: I admire Floyd Mayweather boxing style because he has tremendous speed his work out is very outstanding.my favorite old school boxer is Muhammad Ali is is the best of the best if I could meet one boxer it would be Muhammad Ali.
SBS: On Celebrity status
Shu Shu: Boxing has been a great experience for me I get to travel and get to meet new people, a lot of my friends and many people in my neighborhood recognized me sitting next to Tichina Arnold at the Zab Judah fight, so that me me popular.The way I deal with my celebrity status is by remembering that it's not me that my gift comes from, its the most high. My mom says she loves being a "celebrity mom" she said that "I always was her celebrity before boxing" and now I am with the stars. My parents are show business parents and stop every thing that they are doing to support my career and my sister Alexis, she is 7 she comes to the fights sometimes, she's a dancer and her god parents are boxing writers. I like to interviews about my career, so far I have been featured on boxing scene and heavy hitters websites and now your website.
SBS: On His Daily Routine
Shu Shu: I attend school and train in Brooklyn, New York.I have been in the gifted program since preschool, my school routine remains the same I get up every morning eat breakfast with my family and head out to school, my coaches names are Greg Dyer, Victor Rountree and Pitt, they all help me master the sweet science, my family is always there for me they all so train as well, I have 3 brothers and 2 sister, my parents are also involved in the arts with my siblings. I have to do homework and we have dinner and play or study.
SBS: On Favorite Boxers Male and Female
Shu Shu: My favorite male boxers are to name a few Curtis Steven ,Jaidon Codrington, Gary Starks, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, Joe Green, Dmitriy Salita, Edgar Santana, Zab Judah, Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi, Louie Collazo, Danny Jacobs,and last but not least Saddam Ali. My favorite fighter from Brooklyn is Mike Tyson. My favorite female fighter is Laila Ali
SBS: On Future goals and plans
Shu Shu: I am only 10 years old, I am still in development, once I master the sweet science it won't be no more loses.My amateur fight plans will be to win the golden gloves tournaments and my professional fight plan is to become the world champion. My future educational plans for high school is to attend the best high school and the best college.
SBS: On Hobbies
Shu Shu: My hobbies are playing video games, dancing, singing, and also I like to play basketball. I like rap r&b and gospel music. I listen to rap and r&b music when I work out. I like a lot of artist's and listen to what ever is hot at the time. I enjoy reading and one of my favorite books is Charlie Wonka and the Chocolate factory. I like to watch cartoons and the Disney channel, Everybody hates Chris and Nickelodeon.
SBS: On Favorite Subjects
Shu Shu: Boxing Math and Reading
SBS: Final Words
Shu Shu: Thanks to all my family my parents and friends, my coaches and everybody for just believing and supporting me, thank you SBS for the interview. I will never forget god for blessing me with this talent, thank you Shu Shu signing out........
Shu Shu is also featured on www.photofalcinelli.com in the Boxing Gallery, Check him out and look forward to a bright future for a lil shining star, destined for superstar dome.
US amateur boxing star Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade regarding the upcoming Pan-Am Games
Bob Trieger
Full Court Press
Andrade seeking gold at Pan-Am games
PROVIDENCE (July 18, 2007) – Team USA boxing star Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade is in beautiful Rio de Janerio, not for the hot nightlife and gorgeous Brazilian women, rather to strike gold at the Pan-American Games.
Andrade, the No. 1 rated welterweight in the U.S., is the two-time U.S. National Championships and National Golden Gloves champion. The 19-year-old southpaw realizes that it’s not easy winning on the road, but that it’s something he needs to experience and overcome, looking ahead to next year’s Olympics in China.
The Pan-Am Games serves as a prelude, at least in this hemisphere, for the following Olympic Games. Andrade’s main rival at the Pan-Am Games, as well as in the Olympics, figures to be Cuban favorite Erislandi Lara, who beat “Boo Boo” in their only match to date, 9-4. The world’s other top 152-pound boxers are Russians Khairov and Andrey Balanov, who of course will not be competing in the Pan-Am Games.
“I’m proud to be representing my country at the Pan-Am Games and I’m looking forward to bringing the gold medal back home to Rhode Island,” Andrade said. “But things happen overseas that make it difficult for Americans to win gold medals. We’re fighting in South America and they score high for their own. I’ll beat some of the same guys I’ll probably face in the Olympics, but I won’t show it all to them at the Pan-Am Games. They’ll have to wait to see it all at the Olympics. I’ve been thinking about the Olympics since I was 10; it’s always been my goal.”
The draw to determine who boxes whom is scheduled for Friday. Andrade, if he advances, is scheduled to box on ESPN Deportes on the following days and times: first round, Saturday, July 21 (2 PM/ET); quarterfinals, Sunday, July 22 (7 PM/ET); semifinals, July 24 (7 PM/ET); championship final, Friday, July 27 (8 PM/ET).
-DA-
CONTACT:
Bob Trieger
Full Court Press
Full Court Press
Andrade seeking gold at Pan-Am games
PROVIDENCE (July 18, 2007) – Team USA boxing star Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade is in beautiful Rio de Janerio, not for the hot nightlife and gorgeous Brazilian women, rather to strike gold at the Pan-American Games.
Andrade, the No. 1 rated welterweight in the U.S., is the two-time U.S. National Championships and National Golden Gloves champion. The 19-year-old southpaw realizes that it’s not easy winning on the road, but that it’s something he needs to experience and overcome, looking ahead to next year’s Olympics in China.
The Pan-Am Games serves as a prelude, at least in this hemisphere, for the following Olympic Games. Andrade’s main rival at the Pan-Am Games, as well as in the Olympics, figures to be Cuban favorite Erislandi Lara, who beat “Boo Boo” in their only match to date, 9-4. The world’s other top 152-pound boxers are Russians Khairov and Andrey Balanov, who of course will not be competing in the Pan-Am Games.
“I’m proud to be representing my country at the Pan-Am Games and I’m looking forward to bringing the gold medal back home to Rhode Island,” Andrade said. “But things happen overseas that make it difficult for Americans to win gold medals. We’re fighting in South America and they score high for their own. I’ll beat some of the same guys I’ll probably face in the Olympics, but I won’t show it all to them at the Pan-Am Games. They’ll have to wait to see it all at the Olympics. I’ve been thinking about the Olympics since I was 10; it’s always been my goal.”
The draw to determine who boxes whom is scheduled for Friday. Andrade, if he advances, is scheduled to box on ESPN Deportes on the following days and times: first round, Saturday, July 21 (2 PM/ET); quarterfinals, Sunday, July 22 (7 PM/ET); semifinals, July 24 (7 PM/ET); championship final, Friday, July 27 (8 PM/ET).
-DA-
CONTACT:
Bob Trieger
Full Court Press
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