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Comments On Apr 13, 2015:good grips easy to install much better than gluing them on. only draw back is that the throttle tube seems to crack easy when impacted. So its a good motivation to stay upright.
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Comments On Mar 01, 2015:I had the first version on my thumper and loved them so I bought a set of the v2's thinking that they would be better. I was a little disappointed, I prefer the caps on the end rather than a thin plastic piece that cracked on the first crash. The old design seemed to be a little more durable.
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Comments On Jan 19, 2015:I have tried just about every grip style, material, thickness, etc. and have settled on these. They are a little more expensive but worth the added convenience of no glue or wire ties, and because you get a whole new throttle tube, the upfront cost cancels out. The only grips I use now.
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Comments On Nov 14, 2014:Utterly disappointed in these lock-on grips. 1) the plastic parts are cheap....2) you couldn't get the clutch side grip on with a jackhammer....even after having to file down my new EVOs. To ice the cake, the plastic insert cracked while sliding the grip on the bars (even after aggressive filing...... Honestly, I would gladly order 7 new pairs of spyder mx grips on this site if they simply credit me for the money spent on this product. the concept is great but, to me, the product is just poorly made... Save you money.
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The Clay County Board of Supervisors is taking the next step in the county's goal of economic development growth by beginning the process of bond issuances in preparation for new industry to locate in Clay County.
Before unanimously approving the first phases of the process, the board heard Monday from Chairman of the Golden Triangle Development LINK Gordon Flowers, who advised the board that getting ready to issue bonds is the thing to do now so it won't take long to receive funds that are needed for an industry project.
"Nothing is committed (right now)," Flowers said. "This is my take on it; I feel like if I were thinking about going on a trip this coming weekend I would want to put gas in my car, and if I got up on Saturday morning and wanted to go I would turn the key and go. This is like filling the tank up, being ready and if and when a project comes along Mr. (Joe Max) Higgins will be back before this board to get approval to move forward."
Higgins, chief executive officer for the LINK, would then be able to commit to a project having the approval of the board.
Through the bond issuance process the board would have up to $10 million in bonds that will be used specifically for the Prairie Belt Powersite for things like sewer, water and other infrastructure services that are needed.
Robbie Robinson, member of the LINK Executive Committee, said the bonds must be used for a fee in lieu project, which is more than $100 million.
"These bonds will sit on the shelf for two years before they expire," Robinson said. "If we get a $500 million project what that means for the West Point School District is approximately $1.5 million in ad valorem taxation money coming in off that project. So this would benefit not only the county but the school district."
Flowers said since the bonds would be good for two years LINK representatives would come back from time to time asking the board to renew and continue the issuance.
Flowers said this procedure is the same that Lowndes County uses in planning economic development projects that have proven successful.
District 2 Supervisor Luke Lummus said, "This is a city/county joint venture. It's just good, it's exciting because it's hard to get things when everybody is pulling in the (opposite) direction. This is a golden opportunity, and I thank the Lord it's come our way."
The county has not issued any bonds at this time and will only issue bonds once a major project is underway in the county.
Before bonds are issued the county must advertise four times for bond issuances and hold a public hearing March 4. After that the county will have everything lined up in the event that a new industry decides to relocate to Clay County and the board needs funds to meet the needs of that particular company.

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John Edwards was so haunted by the image of dogs chasing and killing foxes and coyotes in staged hunts that he promised to do something about it.
Along with a coalition of wildlife groups, Edwards is pushing North Carolina officials to ban so-called hunt pens — fenced-in preserves where dogs track foxes or coyotes for sport. Sporting groups say the preserves are a needed way to train hunting dogs and deny accusations of abuse or cruelty. They say the enclosures have good cover and provide escape areas for game.
As part of the campaign, wildlife advocates have started a petition drive to draw attention to controlled hunting preserves. They hope to raise enough public awareness — and outrage — to force the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to outlaw them.
"It's going to be a tough, tough battle," said Edwards, a member of the North Carolina Wildlife Advocates. "The organized groups of individuals who own the dogs really make up a powerful lobbying group."
Controlled hunting preserves are used to train dogs to pursue and catch wild animals. Operators of preserves keep foxes or coyotes in cages on fenced-in land. During hunting competitions, the caged animals are set loose and then chased by dogs. During competitions, judges often score the dogs for their speed, efficiency, persistence and aggression — the more aggressive, the higher the score, Edwards said.
"We want this heinous, barbaric blood 'sport' banned as is dog fighting and cock fighting in the U.S.," the petition said. "In those two illegal activities, it is one on one. In hunt pens, it is packs of dogs after a coyote or fox."
And when the dogs find the animals, "there is no escape."
Controlled hunting preserves are legal in at least 19 states, including North Carolina, which has 129.
The state legislature in 1989 legalized controlled hunting preserves. The Wildlife Resources Commission oversees the operations.
In 2009, legislation banning hunt pens failed. But Edwards and other wildlife advocates say they won't give up. A key this time will be informing people about the practice, he said.
Bill Lea, a wildlife activist and nature photographer, and other wildlife advocates recently met with Gordon Myers, executive director of the state Wildlife Resources Commission. They discussed several issues, including banning controlled hunting preserves. Lea said he asked Myers to support their efforts, but that Myers refused to take a stand.
"Here you have a wildlife agency and you would think they would be somewhat caring about wildlife in the state. They outlawed cock fighting and dog fighting, so why would they not outlaw this?" Lea said.
Myers said it's up to the state legislature to make any changes.
"Much of the opposition to controlled hunting preserves is focused upon the principle of 'fair chase,'" he said in an email. "Fair chase is essentially the lawful pursuit and taking of wild animals in an ethical manner in which the hunter does not gain unfair advantage over the animal being pursued."
Sporting groups, meanwhile, say controlled hunting preserves are necessary to help train dogs.
"They insinuate with their language animals are being chased in small areas and subjected to abuse. No ethical hunting dog owner would do this," said Keith Loudermilt, president of the North Carolina Sporting Dog Association.
He added: "Grounds typically have good cover, and in the case of fox enclosures, escape areas are provided for game. No hunting dog owner that I know would release game from a cage in front of dogs. The goal is to keep our game healthy and alive. A dead animal is difficult to replace."
Project Coyote, an advocacy group that promotes coexistence between people and wildlife through education and science, is helping with the North Carolina campaign.
Spokeswoman Camilla Fox said her group was part of a coalition that successfully outlawed controlled hunting preserves in Florida in 2010. Project Coyote is now trying to do the same in Indiana and Virginia.
"Most people are completely unaware that this practice exists, and when they found out about it, they are shocked, horrified, and don't want it allowed," she said.


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Arthur Mason (March 14, 1876-1955), a children's book author, was born in Strangford, Ireland. He did not begin to write until the age of 44. First he was a sailor, gaining first command by the age of 25. He became a citizen of the United States in 1899. He mined for gold in Australia, Alaska, and the western United States, and was a marine superintendent during World War I. Mary Frank Mason (1888-1966), his wife, was an author of children's stories and a librarian.
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The Arthur and Mary Frank Mason Papers includes holograph manuscripts of novels and short stories, correspondence with agents and friends, contracts, reviews, diaries, and photographs that reflect their work as children's book authors.
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Results vs. Barton (2009-04-05 13:00:00)
April 5, 2009Wilson, NC – Pfeiffer University fell to the Bulldogs of Barton College 11-4 in the final game of the two teams' Conference Carolinas series. Pfeiffer took away one win from the series with an 11-10 win in game one. Barton took the second game 12-5.
Barton blasted four home runs en route to their victory. Will Johnson (Rocky Mount, NC) ripped a pair of solo shots, while Ryan McCleney (Chadbourn, NC) and Jonathan Nichols (Smithfield, NC) each added two-run shots.
McCleney had a total of three hits and four RBI on the day, while Nichols had a pair of hits and three RBI. Three of the four home runs came in the sixth inning, when Barton (25-14, 11-6) turned a slim 5-3 advantage into a 10-3 rout. Hunter Meekins (Manteo, NC) (4-3) earned the pitching win, scattering five hits over six innings, giving up three runs and striking out seven.
Adam Sedberry (Monroe, NC) (3-2) suffered the loss for Pfeiffer (23-13-1, 8-6), giving up five hits and five earned runs over five innings. Zack Pou (Stanley, NC) and Preston Lyon (Gastonia, NC) both homered for the second straight day in a losing cause for the Falcons. Pou went 3-for-5 on the day.


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Team 2012-13: VEF Riga (Latvia-LBL)Career: Skonto Riga 2 (Latvia-LBAL, 2001-02); Skonto Riga (Latvia-LBL, 2002-04); Unicaja Malaga (Spain-Liga ACB, 2004-05); ASK Riga (Latvia-LBL, 2005-06); Barons LMT (Latvia-LBL, 2006-09); Balconesto Fuenlabrada (Spain-ACB, 2009-10), Caceres (Spain, ACB, 2010), VEF Riga (Latvia-LBL 2010-present)
Remarkably, Kaspars Berzins has made key contributions to Latvia qualifying for the past three EuroBaskets, averaging over nine points in each of the qualification campaigns, yet this summer presents the first opportunity for the power forward to pull on a national team jersey at a EuroBasket Final. Berzins has had brief flourishes outside of Latvia during his career but back at home is where he has produced his best basketball. Carrying a slender frame, Berzins can get out-muscled in the paint and may more often be found stepping outside to jack the three. However in a team stacked with potential snipers, Latvia will find him to be of a bigger contribution to the team if he remains inside. No relation to Arturs Berzins, or Janis Berzins.


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It's already the middle of summer, which means football season is right around the corner! For those of you who can't wait until fall to get your fix, we have some great news. After training in Flagstaff for years, the Arizona Cardinals Training Camp has returned to the Valley and will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium, right up the road from the Wigwam! From July 26 to August 22, the Cardinals will hold 17 practices that will be free and open to the public, giving everyone the chance to watch our team gear up for a great season. Check out the schedule here.
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Sean Franklin's time with the LA Galaxy has officially come to an end.
The longtime Galaxy right back was selected by D.C. United in Stage One of the 2013 MLS Re-Entry Process while LA passed on making a selection.
Franklin made 160 regular season appearances for the Galaxy during his six-year stint with the club scoring five goals and 20 assists. The two-time MLS Cup champion and 2008 MLS Rookie of the Year also made 18 appearances in the postseason scoring one goal and five assists. Franklin and D.C. United will return to StubHub Center on March 15 to face the Galaxy.
Also selected in the Stage One were Bobby Boswell (D.C. United), Marc Burch (Colorado Rapids), Corben Bone (Philadelphia Union), and Steve Zakuani (Portland Timbers).
A new chapter, path, and journey starts today. Lookin forward to the future. I'll never forget where I came from, LA will always be my home!
— Sean Franklin (@SFranklin5) December 12, 2013
We discussed the recently retired Pablo Mastroeni's career in part one of my Q&A with the veteran midfielder, but in part two, we look at his life after soccer and what he'll be planning to do next as he looks to move on from the game that he's played for decades.
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LAGI: "Going back to Colorado seems to be a natural move here especially with your family being unable to sell your home."
"The word destiny is appropriate here. I've had my house on the market for the last six months and it sold once, then the people backed out and for whatever reason it didn't sell. I just kept thinking that there was a reason for all this because at some point, you just have to heed the omens. For me, the kids love it, my wife loves it and I love it as well. I just thought that life would take me to different places, but it hasn't. As long as it doesn't sell, it looks like we'll just stay in Colorado and it's looking more and more like we're just going to take the house off the market. That way we can settle in here as I go into the next phase of my career as I look to start a soccer school focusing on youth development without having to worry about results on the weekend. It'll be a way to give back because I've had great coaches throughout my career that inspired me and now I want to put my own spin on [the game] to help develop young players in Colorado."
LAGI: "Have you had any conversations with the Colorado Rapids about working for their club academy?"
PM: "We haven't had any conversations at the moment. I'd like to work with the Colorado Rapids in some capacity, but that's the competitive side of soccer that says we're an academy just like the Galaxy and we want to get results on the weekend. My mindset is that we sometimes put so much of a focus on winning at a young age that we miss some steps along the way. I think that we keep talking about how even though American soccer is growing; it's not a powerhouse in the world. We have the greatest resources in the world, we have the greatest athletes in the world, and my view is that we only lack true player development where the focus is solely on developing players without the distraction of results. I think that kids do enjoy the competition which is great, but you see these soccer schools in Europe where there are many kids who are eight or nine and already destined for first team football. If you walk around the United States, you find maybe one six-year-old or five-year-old who can do that. Now I'm not saying we should train kids at age three, but just to put more focus on player development and supplement what they're not getting from the clubs due to the focus on winning."
LAGI: "What is going to be your philosophy for this soccer school?"
PM: "I don't want to do what has been going on for the last number of years. I think the U.S. Soccer curriculum that Claudio Reyna put together is exceptional, but I want to take from my own experience and travels in order to figure out what we're not doing [as a country]. If I just followed what everyone else is doing then we're probably going to get the same results. I want to take the experiences that I learned and put together a different type of curriculum that focuses 100 percent on development and zero on results which I hope can produce more complete and talented soccer players.
"I believe that anything that you do in life that you're good at becomes eventually much more fun. If you have complete dominion of the ball and are aware of the game, then the game will be that much more fun which will lead to greater success as the player moves into high school and onward. The other part for me is that it is something that you have to do many repetitions, but still keep it fun for the kids. I have a lot to carve out and think about but I really feel that it could be a nice thing for the youth to experience and get a leg up. I think that teaching the ages of six through 15 would be great."
LAGI: "You've always been a reflective person so have you ever just thought about what the game of soccer has given you -- helping you meet your wife, allowing you to go to two World Cups. It's certainly been a ride."
PM: "I've pondered it quite a bit and it's been so good to me because it kept me out of trouble in high school. I could have been different but I always went to training and it kept me in line. When you think about all that I've seen in my wife and kids. Plus, I hadn't realized it until a couple years ago but my wife's family and my family were still getting together for barbeques to watch my games so the game of soccer was a way that my extended family was able to stay together. That's why I want to start this soccer school because kids would enjoy learning about these experiences that I've had while also coming to understand that the game of soccer really mimics the lessons that you learn in life.
LAGI: "Lastly, in just a few weeks your old teammates across the league will be returning to training for preseason while Pablo Mastroeni will be picking up his kids from school. What will that be like?"
PM: "I talked to quite a few guys while I was contemplating my retirement and one of them was [D.C. United head coach and former U.S. National Team player] Ben Olsen. He said 'the best part of retirement is that you don't have to go into preseason, you don't have to train on Tuesday for a game on Saturday. You're going to love your retirement.' Now coming from a guy that took it as seriously as he did, it really helped drive it home. I need to find my competitive edge in something else and hopefully starting a soccer school will allow me to educate myself and gets my juices flowing. I know that there won't be any substitute from being under the lights, at an opposing team's stadium trying to get a result, and I know that I can't mimic that. For me, it'll be tough once the season gets going but for as far as preseason, I won't miss that one bit."
LA Galaxy Academy Forward Haji Wright continued his torrid scoring pace with the U.S. Under-17 with two goals in the U.S. Under-17's 5-1 victory over England at the Nike International Friendlies in Florida.
Wright bagged two goals in the victory, but C.F. Monterrey Academy product Joe Gallardo was the hero with a hat trick against the English. Although Wright was one of the stars of the match, he was stretched off the field in the closing minutes after a hard challenge from an England defender. The U.S. will face Brazil – who tied Portugal 1-1 earlier on Wednesday—in the final match on Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. PT.
Wright wasn't the only success for the LA Galaxy Academy as LA's Under-18's defeated New Jersey's Player Development Academy 2-0 with goals by Jaime Villarreal and Christian Chavez. The U-18's return to action on Dec. 12 against the FC Dallas Academy. Meanwhile, the LA Under-16's begin their participation in the tournament on Dec. 12 with a match against the Carolina RailHawks Academy.
Highlights of the U.S. victory over England are below.
The LA Galaxy Academy lost one of it's coaches on Wednesday as Under-14 head coach Greg Vanney left the position to be the Academy Director and Assistant General Manager with Toronto FC.
Vanney served as LA's U-14 head coach and Technical Director of LA Galaxy Academy partner club LA Galaxy South Bay earlier this year. The 39-year-old had previously served as an assistant coach and Academy technical director with Chivas USA as well as Director of Soccer Operations and Director of Real Salt Lake-Arizona Youth.
Vanney replaces former U.S. youth coach Tomas Rongen who had previously served as TFC's Academy Director.
Heavy Southern California representation in list of 50 seniors invited to 2014 adidas MLS Player Combine
Major League Soccer announced the top 50 college seniors that will participate in 2014 MLS adidas Player Combine in Florida on Wednesday and there is a heavy California presence on the list.
UCLA have two players on the listas forward Victor Chavez and midfielders Victor Munoz were selected to the combine which will take place in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. from Jan. 10-14. Also included are U.C. Irvine midfielder Enrique Cardenas, U.C. Santa Barbara midfielder Kingsley Baiden and Cal Poly forward Mackenzie Pridham.
Five additional players from Southern California were also chosen as University of California, Berkeley's highly touted defender Steve Birnbaum (Irvine, Calif.) and Cal midfielders Alec Sundly (Capistrano Beach, Calif.) and Ryan Neil (Mission Viejo) were chosen to the combine as well as Stanford midfielder J.J. Koval (Camarillo, Calif.) and Akron midfielder Aodhan Quinn (San Diego, Calif.).
The list of college seniors will be supplemented by a selection of underclassmen who earn Generation adidas contracts, international selections and players from the NCAA's lower divisions.
The complete list of players by school is below:
|University of Akron
|San Jose, Costa Rica
|University of Akron
|Englewood, Colo.
|University of Akron
|San Diego, Calif.
|University of Akron
|Columbus, Ohio
|University of California, Berkeley
|Irving, Calif.
|University of California, Berkeley
|Capistrano Beach, Calif.
|University of California, Berkeley
|Mission Viejo, Calif.
|University of California, Irvine
|Coachella, Calif.
|University of California, Los Angeles
|Fontana, Calif.
|University of California, Los Angeles
|Madrid, Spain
|California Polytechnic State University
|Toronto, Ontario
|University of California, Santa Barbara
|Ajumako, Ghana
|University of Charlotte
|Knoxville, Tenn.
|Clemson University
|West Nyack, N.Y.
|Coastal Carolina University
|Belo Horizonte, Brazil
|College of Charleston
|Zaandam, Netherlands
|University of Connecticut
|Dakar, Senegal
|University of Connecticut
|Paris, France
|University of Denver
|Denver, Colo.
|Elon University
|Wyndmoor, Pa.
|Georgetown University
|Rochester Hills, Mich.
|Georgetown University
|New Hope, Pa.
|Houston Baptist University
|Dripping Springs, Texas
|Indiana University
|Champaign, Ill.
|Indiana University
|Zionsville, Ind.
|Indiana University
|Indianapolis, Ind.
|Indiana University
|Zionsville, Ind.
|University of Louisville
|Yardley, Pa.
|University of Maryland
|New Orleans, La.
|University of Maryland Baltimore County
|Perry Hall, Md.
|University of Maryland Baltimore County
|Rosedale, N.Y.
|University of Memphis
|Knoxville, Tenn.
|Michigan State University
|Canton, Mich.
|University of New Mexico
|San Jose, Costa Rica
|University of New Mexico
|Accra, Ghana
|University of New Mexico
|Aurora, Colo.
|North Carolina State University
|Rock Hill, S.C.
|North Carolina State University
|Muenster, Germany
|Van de Casteele
|University of Notre Dame
|Plano, Texas
|St. John's University
|Rockaway, N.J.
|Saint Louis University
|St. Louis, Mo.
|Saint Louis University
|Overland Park, Kan.
|University of South Florida
|Palm Harbor, Fla.
|Stanford University
|Camarillo, Calif.
|Virginia Commonwealth University
|Saint Mary, Jamaica
|Wake Forest University
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Part One: Q&A with Pablo Mastroeni reflecting on his 16-year MLS career and time with the U.S. National Team
Pablo Mastroeni ended his illustrious career on Tuesday and I had a chance to speak to the midfielder on his favorite moments of his career and his plans for the future.
As part one of my two part interview with Mastroeni, he discusses his career and why he decided to move on from playing.
Check it out below.
LAGI: "What made you decide to retire at the age of 37, was being separated from your family the most important aspect?"
PM: "In the end, that ended up the biggest part. One of the questions that I asked myself was 'from a professional perspective, why do I want to keep playing? What's the milestone that you want to reach?' and to be fair, I couldn't think of one that was so tempting that I would possibly move away from the family or relocate. At the end of the day, I have an eight-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl, and I think that these ages are critical to have good parents around. I feel like that I ended my career on my own terms as far as being healthy rather than have any injury like concussions dictate my exit. I'm stepping away from the game feeling good and ready to start a new path."
LAGI: "How do you think that you'll be remembered? When people look back, how will they remember Pablo Mastroeni?"
PM: Well, I don't know, I learned in this business that you need to have a tough skin because people are going to say some good things and some will be very critical. It'll depend on just who you ask. If you ask a casual fan, he'll say that 'he was just a bruiser' while someone who is a bit more sophisticated will say that he was technical and aggressive but held down the middle of the field. However, for me, I'd like to be known as a guy that came to work every day whether it was practice or training, held myself and those around me to a high level, and most importantly got along with all the guys in the locker room. For me, the locker room was like a sanctuary and a brotherhood where we were all fighting for the same cause. I don't know what people will say about my career, but I'm completely satisfied with I achieved, but I couldn't be happier."
LAGI: "What have you thought of the immense reaction that you've gotten from across the soccer community? Tons of people have been coming forward to reflect on your career.
PM: "It's pretty humbling because you realize how important it is to get to know people and share your passions and your perspective. I think that the game of soccer is always an excuse to be social and to get all these messages and phone calls is pretty powerful. It's humbling and a real joy to be able to know so many people and be friends with so many people."
LAGI: "What would you say was your greatest moment as a player?"
PM: "It had to be captaining the 2010 Colorado Rapids to MLS Cup. It was one of those teams where we needed to put together four good games. We were a team that very few people on the outside believed in, but the coaching staff and the organization knew that we had something special in that locker room. This retirement would have been so different for me if I had not won anything, yeah, I won a couple Gold Cups, but I wanted to win a championship which is the greatest thing in sports. Being a part of that team is something that I cherish most."
LAGI: "What about your experience with the national team? How do you think that you'll best remember that and, specifically, your role in the U.S. 2002 World Cup campaign?"
PM: My experience with the national team was great and I think that I was fortunate because there were circumstances where I was able to go from not playing a qualifier to starting [at the 2002 FIFA World Cup]. Looking back, it was such a blur and I don't recall a lot of 2002. We had to come right back to our club and never had a moment to relish in those moments of awe. My national team experience was awesome though because I saw places that I never thought that I would see, played with great players and even played against some great players as well. It was really an eye-opening experience and that is something that I really cherish. People don't understand the magnitude of those moments and when I think back, I realize that I'm a lot stronger than I thought. Putting it in words is almost taking away from the magnitude."
LAGI: "Does that mean that the U.S. victory over Mexico is part of the blur too?"
PM: I don't really remember that and I've seen the video of Cuauhtémoc Blanco is standing over me looking like he's going to punch me a hundred times, but it was just part of the blur. You're flying to different cities, playing in different games then before you know it some guys are on Jay Leno, and you get home thinking 'what just happened?' That game was awesome because it was two CONCACAF rivals and we came away victorious and this is one of the experiences that I can't wait to share with others."
Much more in part two later on Wednesday.
With the announcement of new LA Galaxy goalkeeper coach Matt Reis, LAGalaxy.com has compiled a photo gallery of Reis' time with the Galaxy.
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The LA Galaxy announced on Wednesday that former LA and New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis has become the club's newest goalkeeper coach.
Reis' appointment comes amid the goalkeeper's retirement from soccer ending a 16-year career that saw him make 288 appearances, 282 starts, with 110 wins, 1,114 saves and 75 shutouts. The 2013 MLS Humanitarian of the Year and Mission Viejo, Calif. native reached MLS Cup six times during his extensive career winning in 2002 while with the LA Galaxy.
In addition to working with the first team, the 38-year-old will also work with Galaxy Academy goalkeepers. Reis replaces Ian Feuer who had been the club's goalkeeper coach since 2007.
Soccer may not be a game of statistics but when it comes to fitness and training, numbers could be very helpful.
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MLS lost one of their all-time greats on Tuesday as Pablo Mastroeni retired on Tuesday ending his illustrious 16 year playing career.
A hard-charging field general in central midfield, Mastroeni calls full time on a career that saw him suit up for the Miami Fusion, Colorado Rapids and LA Galaxy while making 334 MLS regular season appearances (eighth all-time in league history), playing 27,522 minutes and earning 316 starts (both fifth most all-time). The veteran defensive midfielder was also a fixture on the U.S. National Team for nearly a decade as he made appearances in the 2006 and 2006 FIFA World Cups making a total of five appearances. However, he also played in four CONCACAF Gold Cups—winning in 2005 and 2007 –as well as making an appearance at the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2003.
My lasting memories of Mastroeni stem from the grit that he showcased on the field breaking up opposition attacks and the eloquence that he displayed when answering questions from journalists. A remembrance of Mastroeni's career is not complete without discussing his confident performance in the U.S. historic 2-0 victory over Mexico in the 2002 FIFA World Cup round of 16 as he befuddled El Tri's Cuauhtémoc Blanco and his ability to lead the Colorado Rapids to the 2010 MLS Cup.
During his brief time with the Galaxy, it was always interesting to see him impart his advice on the club's young players of all positions -- like Jack McBean who actually lived with Mastroeni in Manhattan Beach toward the end of the season -- who were eager to learn from a league great.
What's next for Mastroeni? The tough as nails yet cerebral midfielder could head into coaching in some capacity with the Colorado Rapids. With his family still in Colorado, Mastroeni could spread his extensive knowledge of the game while also staying close to home. The Rapids have stated that they intend to honor Mastroeni for his service to their club at a ceremony during one of their home matches in 2014.
But no matter what Mastroeni decides to do with the next stage of his life, he'll always be remembered as one of the league's greats.
Below are some memories from a few others from around the league:
Pablo Mastroeni was someone you wanted on your team both on the field and off because he made it that much more worth it. #legend
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) December 10, 2013
Former #USMNT MF/DF Pablo Mastroeni has retired. 65 caps & 2 World Cups for the USA. #ThanksPablo pic.twitter.com/CKXCZCcWdf
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) December 10, 2013
Probably nobody in the sport that I respect more than Pab's. What an honor to play next to a legend. My Captain forever... #ThanksPablo
— Drew Moor (@drewmoor) December 10, 2013
#ThanksPablo #LAGalaxy midfielder Pablo Mastroeni to retire: http://t.co/TnXnRX75Dx pic.twitter.com/m3rfay1zST
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) December 10, 2013
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GARETH DUNCAN watched the Wallabies and All Blacks play to an exciting 18-18 stalemate in Brisbane.
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"Everywhere you go, you see oceans of concrete driveways, but a brick driveway sets your driveway apart from everyone else's with a richer, more distinctive look," Schwind says.
Depending on the condition of the driveway -- and your skill as a do-it-yourselfer -- you can either cover the driveway yourself with pavers or hire a reputable installer.
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If you want to cool off a bedroom, living room or office, a window air conditioner is a great solution. The initial unit costs less than a large whole-house air conditioner or a portable air conditioner, and a window-mount unit runs on less electricity than both.
A window air conditioner temporarily mounts on your window sill, cooling down the room it sits in. On the front of the unit -- which faces into the room -- is a grill to pull in air, which gets blown out through vents. The best designs let you adjust louvers on the vents to aim the cool air where you want. The back of the air conditioner hangs outside, with silver fins that help keep the unit from overheating but don't draw air into the room. Window air conditioners also pull excess moisture out of the air as they lower the temperature. By bringing the humidity down, the room becomes more comfortable and less sticky. This excess moisture evaporates or drips out the back of the unit.
Most air conditioners are made for standard windows. Installing a window air conditioner in a standard window is pretty straightforward. Most are designed for a window that slides up and down. By opening the window, setting the unit on the ledge and closing the window, the top pane helps hold the air conditioner in place. Plastic curtains, which come with the air conditioner, slide out to the sides of the window. These, along with a little foam tape, seal around the air conditioner to keep hot air and debris from sneaking in through the cracks and keep more of your cold air in the room.
Casement window air conditioners are a special case. For windows that slide to the side or are hinged, there are two options for window air conditioners. The first is to buy a regular window-mount unit and custom fit a piece of wood or Plexiglas to cover the opening above the air conditioner. The second is to get a casement air conditioner. These are tall and skinny, and often include curtains that extend above the unit to seal the opening. Casement air conditioners tend to be more expensive than traditional window air conditioners with the same cooling capacity, but sometimes fit better in the window. These units also aren't as common as traditional air conditioners -- none of the expert tests include casement air conditioners in their comparisons, and few models have a significant number of owner reviews to accurately gauge performance.
Window air conditioners are grouped by their cooling power. This is measured in British thermal units (Btu). The higher the Btu, the more powerful the air conditioner. To find the right size for you, match the square footage of the room you want to cool to the correct Btu. When shopping for a new air conditioner, experts say the most common error shoppers make is to purchase the wrong size unit for their space. If it's underpowered for the space, it will have to work too hard to cool the air properly. If it's too large, it will turn off before the room is adequately cooled and dehumidified. Here is a guide to sizes:
Small window air conditioner: Also called mini air conditioners, this size is the lightest and least expensive. With cooling capacities at 6,000 Btu and under, these are designed for rooms up to about 200 square feet.
Medium window air conditioner: Ranging from about 7,000 to 8,000 Btu, these are ideal for rooms around 300 square feet.
Large window air conditioner: A large air conditioner with 9,000 or higher Btu has enough cooling power for rooms 400 square feet and above. This size is typically heavier and more expensive.
Spending more money on an air conditioner doesn't necessarily guarantee a better appliance. According to reviews, several budget-priced options still have excellent cooling performance. More expensive units often include extra convenience features, however, such as a timer and remote control. For many owners, these are worth the additional cost. A few brands, such as Friedrich, get excellent scores in expert tests but are difficult to locate, even in large metro areas. All of the air conditioning units in our report are 115 volts and plug into a regular household outlet.
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WORST: Awards show or music video. Those are the two places Ciara can wear this super sexy cutout mini, but not to Katsuya in Los Angeles!
WORST: Bar Refaeli is clearly one of the sexiest women in the world, so when a dress doesn't look good on her, it is doubtful that anyone can pull it off. Leo's on-again-off-again gal pal hosted a Lexus party in Madrid in a blush-toned, body-hugging number, which flared into an uber-pleated skirt.
BEST: Kate Beckinsale enjoyed the first day of the Cannes Film Festival, attending the Jury Presentation Photo Call, wearing a plum and lavender Christian Dior ensemble from the Fall 2010 Collection. She paired the colorful getup with nude Brian Atwood heels.
WORST: Kelis looked like she was ready to fly away, wearing a mass of feathers with leather pants and tennis shoes.
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WORST: Rachel Bilson hit the streets of Los Angeles, wearing brown and tan footwear, which almost looked like heeled construction boots.
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WORST: Russell Crowe was not looking so sexy after a day of traveling to Cannes, looking more like tourist than a movie star!
BEST: Imogen Poots looked beyond gorgeous at the New York premiere of Solitary Man, wearing a super girly Chanel Spring 2010 frock with heels from the same collection.
BEST: Jenna Fischer opted for a strapless LBD for the premiere of Solitary Man.
WORST: Richie Rich brought his equally as badly-clothed pal to the NYC premiere of Solitary Man, where the two made a mockery of the red carpet in their disastrous duds.
WORST: Rihanna partied early into the morning in London, wearing these extremely dizzying leggings with a cowl-necked top. We can only imagine what it was for onlookers to gaze over at her, after consuming a few too many drinks!
WORST: Sheryl Crow's multi-colored feathered dress wasn't exactly rocking us the right way!
BEST: Ashley Greene was a Twilight site, wearing high heels with jeans and a casual top, while running errands in Los Angeles.
BEST: Courtney Love looked smashing in NYC, wearing a sophisticated black frock under a gorgeous, gold-buttoned coat.
BEST: Gemma Arterton stunned in a Roksanda Ilincic silver strapless gown, while her Prince of Persia costar, Jake Gyllenhaal looked hunky in a dark suit.
WORST: Kristen Wiig must have been feeling a little wild when she put on this Stella McCartney zebra dress for a special screening of the Rolling Stones' Stones in Exile' at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.
WORST: Evangeline Lilly fell victim to the unflattering jumpsuit at the special screening of the Rolling Stones' Stones in Exile' at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, pairing her way-too-shiny, unflattering ensemble with YSL heels.
WORST: Lady Gaga loved her bejeweled bra and panties so much, she refused to wear anything but a cape over them!
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The Commission was created in 1972 on an act of the Illinois General Assembly to first provide research on state and national economic data along with revenue projections, and state government operations. The General Assembly in 1979 added monitoring long-term debt as part of its responsibilities[1].
The Commission is led by a twelve member committee consisting of elected officials in the General Assembly. The top four legislative leaders appoint the twelve legislators to serve on the commission[2] [1].
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The Commission is mandated to report to the Illinois General Assembly economic trends of the state. This is done through long-range budget planning and forecasting revenues. This is done through five annual publications the Commission publishes in regards to capital projects, the state's bonded indebtedness, and liabilities of the group insurance program for state employees[1].
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Preparing the Illinois state budget is one of the key responsibilities of the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. In addition to preparing the budget, the Commission issues the annual Budget Summary publication which highlights the state of Illinois finances[1].
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To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
We've analyzed the image quality of 33 lens models, around 70% of the current range using the native MFT mount, on the new Olympus OM-D EM-10. Read on to find out which of those lenses perform best and which, if any, you should try and avoid when paired with the new camera.
Following the lens recommendations for Lumix DMC-GX7 we've now analyzed the image quality of Panasonic's diminutive GM1 with over 33 lenses to assess the imaging characteristics specifically with the new camera. Read on to find out which of those models you should be using, and which, if any, you should try and avoid.
After evaluating Panasonic's high-end Leica 15mm f1.7 Summilux lens, we've continued the theme by assessing the firm's ultra-high speed stabilized 42.5mm f1.2 Nocticron model. Read on to find out if this new lens can contend with the best offerings from its partner and rival Olympus.
We've had the opportunity to analyze the image quality of Panasonic's high-end 16-Mpix Lumix DMC-GX7 mirrorless camera with over 70% of the native mount lenses that are currently available (for it). We've scrutinized a total of 33 Panasonic, Olympus and Sigma made lenses to assess the imaging characteristics specifically with the new camera. Read on to find out which of those models you should be using, and which, if any, you should try and avoid.
We've had the opportunity to analyze the image quality of Panasonic's high-end 16-Mpix Lumix DMC-GX7 mirrorless camera with over 70% of the native mount lenses that are currently available (for it). We've scrutinized a total of 33 Panasonic, Olympus and Sigma made lenses to assess the imaging characteristics specifically with the new camera. Read on to find out which of those models you should be using, and which, if any, you should try and avoid.
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is the new flagship model in the range and features a newly-designed pro-grade body and a modified 16-Mpix sensor incorporating on-chip phase-detection pixels for backwards compatibility with the firm's 4:3 lenses.
While we've not analyze the performance of those earlier lenses on the E-M1, we have assessed the image quality of 33 models (more than 70% of the current range) using the native MFT mount.
Read onto find out which of those lenses perform best when paired with the camera.
The depth of high quality primes and zooms for the PEN is, arguably, the most compelling reason to invest in the Micro Four Thirds system over rival mirrorless camera offerings. If you're already a PEN E-P5 owner or you're looking for advice or insights in lens performance in advance, this guide will aid you in making the right choice. Read onto find out which lens models in the range perform best optically.
As with previous guides, this review is intended to help you make the right choice when selecting lenses, in this instance, for the micro Four Thirds Olympus OMD E-M5 and the rival offering from Panasonic, the Lumix DMC-GH3. These two flagship models share not only the same mount, as partners of the Micro Four Thirds alliance, but in this particular instance, a similar 16Mpix MOS sensor as well. The prevalence of high quality primes (and let's not forget zooms) for those cameras makes it, arguably, the most attractive proposition of any of the mirrorless camera systems currently available. Read on to see which lens models are the best performing in the range.
Although compact and likeable enough, Olympus' first 17mm for MFT (Micro Four Third) wasn't one of the best performing lenses. With a fast maximum aperture, this new lens aims to build on the popularity of the angle of view / focal length while offering improved image quality. Read on to see if Olympus has achieved their goal.
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With the new breed of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras becoming ever-more popular, manufacturers face a development dilemma. It's not enough to simply churn out camera bodies; to convince potential buyers you have an attractive system, it's essential to provide a decent range of lenses too. But lens systems are hard to establish; concentrate your design resources on affordable lenses for enthusiasts and you risk your system not appealing to the high-end users who are likesly to buy multiple lenses. Focus instead on high-end exotica, and you risk making the step up from the kit-zoom look too daunting (and expensive) for the majority of users.
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A battle rages in the hybrid camera sector between the Sony NEX Range with their APS-C sensors and the Micro Four-Thirds cameras. With interchangeable lenses for each the quality is not necessarily fixed when you buy your camera, you can upgrade the optics. In this first look at Sony E mount lenses, we are looking at their most recent additions, but we will look at others too, let us know which are most important to you.
Announced in February 2012 the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 is a 'fast' telephoto prime for the Micro Four Thirds Lens mount. With an equivalent 150mm focal length it's a good option for portraiture or sports and the wide f/1.8 maximum aperture is great for low light, too. Costing $899 it's an expensive option for serious amateurs or professionals alike, so if it's a lens you're considering read on to make sure it delivers the results you desire.
Added by Ysss | January 25, 2013
Nonsystematic\relevant comparisons?
It would be more relevant if you post comparison against other mirrorless or compact systsem cameras, rather than Nikon D3x which is more than 3x more expensive.
I'd suggest to make comparison against similar priced or sized camera, then you can mention the comparison against D3X to give the readers idea of where the 75mm + m43 system is against the whole playing field.
Oh, and OMD.
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Added by Nicolas | January 25, 2013
Re: Nonsystematic\relevant comparisons?
Comparison between other mirror less or compact camera system are very interesting too.
Sometimes we propose more "exotic" comparison like this one. Note that the first comparison we provided correspond to your request.
If you have other interesting comparison to propose, feel free to report it in this post !
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Added by Ysss | January 26, 2013
Re: Nonsystematic\relevant comparisons?
Whereabout can I find comparison to other mirrorless cameras in the conclusion?
NEX. Fuji, samsung and EOS-M comes to mind.
Those are more in line with the price&size of m43 than the quoted Nikon D3X.
Added by Nicolas | January 29, 2013
Re: Nonsystematic\relevant comparisons?
You are right, for now these mounts are not supported but we are working on it.
Added by peevee | January 24, 2013
Mistake in the review of Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8
You write in the introduction:
"Olympus alone has 12 Micro Four Thirds lenses available covering a 12-300mm focal range, equivalent to 24-600mm in 35mm terms, "
This is a mistake. Olympus also has 9-18 m43 zoom, so the total range covered is 9-300mm focal range, equivalent to 18-600mm in 35mm terms...
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Added by Nicolas | January 25, 2013
Re: Mistake in the review of Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8
It is right, the review had been corrected, thanks for your feedback !
Best regards,
Added by purethanol | January 24, 2013
DxO needs a new m43 body for tests
I'm wondering what the results would be on a newer sensor with more resolution power. Like on an OMD? The GH2 is kind of outdated now.
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Added by Sanpaku | February 02, 2013
Re: DxO needs a new m43 body for tests
The GH2 and/or GX1 are fine for m43 lens tests until a generation of higher resolution appears. Why?
There are 5 components of DXO lens tests, and aside from the hard upper limit sensor Mpix places on resolution, sensor differences (in dynamic range, luminance noise, or chrominance noise) generally have negligible impact.
DXO found the Sony sensor Olympus cameras (EM-5, E-PM2, E-PL5) to have somewhat superior dynamic range and noise characteristics than other 16 Mpix m4/3 (GH2, GX1), but the pixel pitch, and hence the hardware upper limit on resolution, is the same. The Olympus 16 Mpix cameras reportedly have weaker antialiasing filters than the the 16 Mpix Panasonics, but as I understand they still have them, so any difference in resolution tests would be smaller than the difference between the Nikon D800 and D800E (< 5%, and visible only upon pixel peeping).
Distortion is a large scale geometric defect rather than pixel level effect, and should be the same on any camera of the same mount.
Vignetting may differ on other camera mounts due to varying pixel well depth (incident light arriving at oblique angles may miss the well bottom), but 4/3 and m4/3 were designed from the start for digital sensors, with telecentric lenses and perpendicular incident light.
Transmission can be, and probably is, tested on an optical bench, with no camera at all.
Likewise, chromatic aberration can be measured in µm on an optical bench. If it were measured in pixel widths, higher resolution would make CA more visible when pixel peeping.
As an exercise, look at lenses with multiple DXOmark tests on other mounts. You'll note the same general pattern:
- Camera resolution creates an upper limit on sharpness, but camera models with the same Mpix count differ trivially.
- Vignetting can vary lightly on non-telecentric lenses (but not 4/3 or m4/3)
- Distortion, Transmission, and Chromatic aberration are the same for a given lens regardless of mount.
So, might lens tests using an Oly 16 Mpix camera add 1 point to perceptual megapixels (P-Mpix) for the very sharpest m43 lenses (75, 60, 25). Possibly, but in my opinion only if there's a shift from rounding down to rounding up. It would have negligible impact on the relative scores of the lenses within the system or compared to others.


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Therefore, I am very excited about the opportunities that our Building a Future of Hope Bicentennial Campaign will bring for our parishes and our Archdiocese.
Through prayerful discernment, this campaign will allow us to embrace our baptismal call to be good stewards of the gifts given to us by a loving God. In fact, the first goal of this campaign is to deepen the spiritual life of parishioners and parishes. Additional goals include raising funds for each parish's needs, funding archdiocesan initiatives as outlined in this brochure, and providing additional tuition assistance for families with children in our Catholic schools.
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Fuller and Harris Each Score 18 as Women's Basketball Remains Unbeaten in League Play with 80-72 Victory over Crusaders
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MISENHEIMER, N.C. Pfeiffer University received a pair of 18-point performances by Jamila Harris (Danville, VA) and Charlotte Fuller (Moorestown, NJ) as the Lady Falcons stayed unbeaten in Conference Carolinas play with an 80-72 victory over Belmont Abbey in womens basketball action Saturday night inside the Merner Gym. The win pushes Pfeiffers overall record to 4-5 on the year, now 4-0 in league play. The Crusaders dip their record to 4-6, 2-3.
Belmont Abbey senior Kelsey Daniel (Douglas, GA) led all scorers with a career-high 23 points on six of nine shooting from the field, to go along with a team-high seven rebounds, three steals and two assists. She also sank all 11 of her free throw attempts. Asha Hardaway (Greensboro, NC) added 12 points and five rebounds, while Shayla Jackson (Knoxville, TN) contributed 11 points on five of seven shooting from the field. Domonique China (Durham, NC) and Brittany Cox (Winston-Salem, NC) also reached double-figures adding 14 and 12 points, respectively.
The Lady Falcons never trailed from the opening tip as the Abbey would cut the lead to one on four separate occasions, but never gained the lead. After a Hardaway layup trimmed the Pfeiffer advantage to 12-11, the Lady Falcons responded with a 19-6 run over the next seven minutes to extend the lead to 13 at 30-17 with 7:49 remaining. Belmont Abbey countered with a 9-2 run to break the lead back down to six at 32-26 with 4:23 left, but Pfeiffer responded once again, closing the half on a 9-3 run over the final 3:58 to take a 41-29 lead into the half.
Pfeiffer's advantage stayed in double figures for most of the second half, but the Abbey attempted to mount a charge. Trailing 63-53 with 8:38 left, the Crusaders went on a 7-2 jaunt in just 38 seconds, fueled by layups from Jackson and Hardaway, along with a traditional three-point play from Daniel, trimming the lead to five with eight minutes to go. China pushed Pfeiffer's lead back to eight with a three-pointer, but Daniel's ensuing layup made it a six-point game with 7:28 left.
China hit back-to-back threes to pad the cushion to 11 points, and free throws from Hardaway and Jackson cut it back to nine. After a Cox jumper moved the lead back to 11, the Abbey scored the next eight points to pull within three points, 73-70 with 2:02 left. Of the eight points, which was started by a runner by Naquin, six came from Daniel, four from the free throw line, and the final two came on a layup, but the Abbey did not score again until there were 21 seconds left, as Pfeiffer scored six straight points after its lead was trimmed to three.
The Lady Falcons will take Sunday off before entertaining Coker on Monday night. The opening tip will take place at 5:30 p.m. inside the Merner Gym.


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- Adams had alluded to slavery in 1816, when he confided to Jefferson that "there will be greater difficulties to preserve our Union, than You and I, our Fathers Brothers Friends … have had to form it." —Joseph J. Ellis, American Heritage, May/June 1993
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Latin alludere, literally, to play with, from ad- + ludere to play — more at ludicrous
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