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On Sunday's episode of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloe all had babies on the brain. Kourtney, who was still pregnant with daughter Penelope at the time, was already talking to boyfriend Scott Disick about having more children.
"I need to see what it's like when I have two, but [having kids] is what life is about," Kourtney, 33, explained. "I'm not going on the pill [after giving birth to Penelope]. I don't believe in it anymore!"
PHOTOS: Kourtney and Scott introduce baby Penelope
Meanwhile, Kim, 31, accompanied Khloe, 28, on a visit to a fertility specialist as her younger sister investigates why she still hasn't conceived with husband Lamar Odom. For moral support during the visit, Kim decided to test her own fertility and looked into the possibility of freezing her eggs -- with both siblings getting ultrasounds and blood work at the clinic.
VIDEO: Kourtney doesn't "believe" in the pill anymore
Kim learned that she is fine and could begin freezing her eggs. "I'm 31, and I'll be 32 this year, and as young as I feel, I still have those feelings where I can't wait for the day when I have my own kids," Kim said. "It'll be exciting when that happens." Khloe, however, found out that she didn't ovulate that month -- meaning one more month's delay before a possible pregnancy.
"I'm not a big crier," Khloe tweeted during the show Sunday. "So I'm not too excited about what's coming up. Might have to stop watching. Sometimes hate reliving tough emotions."
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On a lighter note during the E! reality show, momager Kris Jenner, 56, got her second breast enhancement surgery. "I can't believe that I'm sitting here, going through porn magazines so I can find the perfect pair of knockers," she joked. After her surgery, Kris decides to invite the family over to see her new breasts.
The show ended with a "to be continued."
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The standard, knee-jerk accusation about my views shared here regarding Jews is the fibbery of calling me an Anti-Semite. Its such a tired, worn-out canard that it really doesn't bother me any more (it used to). My normal response is to ask why it even matters when the Khazar accusing me isn't even Semitic to begin with and that I can prove that I do support the actual Semites whom the Khazars dominate and murder endlessly from within Israel's borders.
Of course, that doesn't address the indoctrinated tribal sycophants who have foolishly fallen for the rhetoric, the Christian Zionists that erroneously believe and support these monsters, nor especially the hired hit squads that do the Khazar's bidding. But still, its venom has worn very weak with its over use and false application.
I usually continue my explanation by telling my personal story which is that 100% of the Jews that I have encountered have used me, lied to me, stolen from me, and mostly, treated me as some sort of ignorant underling subservient to their G_d given supremacy over me. Unlike so many of the American bootlickers who are forever the Jews' doormats, I have decided that I will not succumb to the same lickspittle obedience. I will let others know what their end game is and that with me, the jig is up.
Why? Not because I hate Jews (frankly, I don't know any of them in person well enough to hate them). What I "hate" is Jewish dominion and control of me, my fellow countrymen and the world. What I hate is their Talmudic brainwashing that makes them feel some sense of false ascendancy over the rest of mankind.
To me, understanding exactly what anti-Semitism is to Jews (and their water-carriers) as opposed to what the actual meaning it has become in reality, is key to getting to the bottom of their control and stopping it.
So, what is it? And why is it?
I have been following John Friend at The Realist Report (linked in my favorites on the side panel) since he came on the scene several years ago. One reason I felt some sort of kinship was the fact that we basically started this realization at about the same time (which is odd since I am old enough to be his father) and much of what we were writing about at the time was very similar (he is by far, a better writer than I). We don't agree on everything, but like my recent posts suggest, I believe he is sincere.
BTW: I don't agree with anyone on 100% of the topics.
But when it comes to this particular subject (most subjects, for that matter), he and I see eye to eye.
John's recent post informs us of what Jews (specifically Abe Foxman of the ADL) say antisemitism is (and why it is) and he also explains what it is in reality:
Foxman published a rather revealing OpEd in The Times of Israel as well, where he openly demanded that international Jewry be protected from "anti-Semitism," which in reality translates to ensuring Jews are never criticized or challenged on their false interpretation of reality in addition to preventing any open, honest discussion of Jewish power, influence, criminality, and subversiveness.
According to Foxman, "anti-Semitism" is a threat to the Jewish people that is "never ending," meaning it has always and will always exist. However, Foxman claims "anti-Semitism" has nothing at all to do with Jews, their power and influence in the non-Jewish world, or their behavior and subversive, criminal nature. Foxman and other Jewish leaders and intellectuals always portray "anti-Semitism" as some irrational, unfounded, pathological manifestation of psychosis that is entirely disconnected from the actions, behavior, and policies promoted by Jews.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
The Jews have been universally despised throughout history, resulting in their expulsion from various European countries and territories over 100 times, specifically because of their subversive, criminal nature and actions.
Despite the fact that international Jewry controls virtually every aspect of Western political, economic, and cultural life, which includes their outright ownership of the Federal Reserve System, large segments of Wall Street and other international financial institutions, the mainstream mass media and Hollywood as well as their dominating influence in both the Democratic and Republican parties and their occupation of important positions of power and influence throughout all levels of the federal government (and many state and local governments as well), Foxman is still openly declaring that "the Jewish people demand and deserve commitments, policies and partnerships to contain and offset this enduring hatred," i.e., "anti-Semitism".
We've already seen organized Jewry and the Jewish state of Israel lobby to have "anti-Semitism" recognized as an international crime. Foxman does not explicitly call for that in this OpEd, but that is clearly where his line of thinking is heading.
The Jews simply cannot tolerate any sort of criticism or honest, frank discussion of their power and influence anywhere in the world. They are the ultimate tyrants, and are expecting us to meekly acquiesce to their demands. I for one know their bullying tactics will not work on me and the readers of this website.
I recommend anyone interested in this topic to follow Mr Friend's blog.
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Certain restaurants are known for their expertise at turning out signature dishes really well. They've pinned down the ingredients, mastered the process, and gained a strong following as a result. Chicago has had much success cultivating great restaurants and creating a substantial market for Seafood. Locals can't get enough of the city's excellent food, and you'll often find them, along with eager tourists, at popular Shaw's Crab House Chicago or at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, a major player in the field. Make sure you see what all the fuss is about!
Hidden (it really is hidden) within a large apartment complex overlooking the Lincoln Park Conservatory is L2O, winner of two Michelin stars. The fine dining restaurant experience is best known for its outstanding tasting menu which is heavily based on its seafood dishes served as interactive performance art. Ever enjoyed oyster with green apple gel? It's part of the menu at L2O. As if it wasn't possible to outdo the preceding course, the next one comes out even more spectacular. Service, as would be expected at establishments like these, is second to none. From the moment you call for a reservation, drive the car up to the valet and walk in the door to the minute you leave, you will be catered to and made to feel like a million dollars. (7738680002)
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This classic dinner club-style restaurant boasts a vaulted ceiling, dark wooden furniture, and excellent lighting, making it an ideal place for a power lunch or entertaining important clients. Partner of the famous Joe's Stone Crab in Miami, this River North gem features a selection of fresh seafood and steaks. Of course, rumor has it that the stone crab claws alone are worth the trip. (312-379-5637)
The menu at this seafood restaurant combines New American cuisine with influences from the Orient. The design does as well, as Spring features a lovely Zen garden that's perfect for romantic dining on a warm summer evening. Once a bathhouse, this restaurant still retains its original white-glazed brick. Menu standouts include grilled sea scallops, roast duck, and grilled Pacific halibut. (773-395-7100)
Shaw's Crab House Chicago
Shaw's offers two distinct dining options — the casual oyster bar and the more upscale main dining room. Polished wood paneling and globe lighting set the scene, and the menu boasts a wide variety of fish and seafood: Copper River king salmon, Pacific halibut, and charred sashimi tuna, for example. Though limited, the dessert menu offers abundant temptations, and live music is offered in the oyster bar every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. (312-527-2722)
Fabulous seafood entrees paired with an excellent wine list cause this Evanston restaurant to be a top pick by knowledgeable locals. The long, narrow dining room is elegant with amber colored walls, a tile floor, and flowing fabric draping the ceiling. The menu changes daily, taking advantage of in-season items. Sample items include roast rack of venison with Shiraz and black currant sauce, roast sirloin of beef, and pan seared foie gras with pear chutney, gailon, and caramelized pineapple. Prix fixe wine dinners served once a month. (847-864-3435)
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
Famous for serving tasty frog legs, this restaurant is owned by the same folks as Gibson's Steakhouse next door. The menu at Hugo's focuses on seafood, and fresh deliveries are made several times a day, but you can order a steak from the neighboring kitchen if you're in the mood. If you're having difficulty selecting, know that mesquite-grilled mahi mahi, pan-fried walleye pike, and whitefish all make excellent choices. A nautical theme and three separate dining areas also distinguish Hugo's. (312-640-0999)
Nick's Fishmarket
Nick's food has an American-Continental sensibility and includes seafood, beef, poultry, pastas, and vegetarian dishes. Among the scrumptious options are roasted salmon fillet, lobster tail, and Dover sole — all perfectly prepared and expertly presented. (847-298-8200)
Catch 35
If you've made up your mind to have seafood, make a beeline for this notable place, whose vast menu features lots of seafood favorites prepared in a variety of culinary styles. Choose from the likes of Chilean sea bass, stir-fried shrimp and scallops, seared Creole seasoned salmon, Bahamian fish chowder, grilled Atlantic salmon, and grilled yellow fin tuna. Steaks can also be had, and live jazz is a treat in the bar most nights. Valet parking available. (312-346-3500)
Cape Cod Room
This classically elegant restaurant is located in the Drake Hotel and has become a Chicago institution. It's definitely the place to go for old-fashioned pampering and a fresh seafood meal. Order the Dover sole, the lobster thermidor, the crab legs, or the roasted black Cod. The interior hearkens back to the shipping days of yore, with red-checkered tablecloths, exposed wood beams, weather vanes, and stuffed sailfish. Reservations recommended. (312-932-4615, 312-787-2200)
Half Shell
While Half Shell's location and dim room spangled year-round with Christmas lights may not immediately impress, your first taste of amazingly tender, succulent snow crab legs surely will. The house-specialty crab legs, served with butter and lemon, arrive in satisfying, heaping portions. Oysters, catfish, scallops, red snapper, and perfectly fried jumbo shrimp also delight. True to the no-frills vibe, entrees are typically served in red plastic baskets with non-traditional accoutrements: white toast and a lollipop. (773-549-1773)
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Johannesburg – Trevor Fisher Jnr has claimed his third victory this season after winning the Nedbank Affinity Cup at the Lost City Golf Club in the North West on Thursday.
Fisher Jnr kept his head through a crippling two holes on the back nine and took the title by a single stroke on nine under par, closing with a 71.
"It was a tough day out there and it became a real fight, so I'm glad to have come out on top," said Fisher Jnr.
The Johannesburg professional was tied for the lead with Dean Burmester going into the final round. And as Burmester faltered, Fisher Jnr took control at the turn three ahead of the field.
His resolve however was tested when he dropped four shots in two holes early on the back nine.
At the par-four 12th, Fisher Jnr pulled his drive, which finished in a divot in the rough.
He chipped just onto the green, but with the fringe between him and the hole.
His putt then caught the fringe and trickled into the greenside bunker, and from there he made a triple bogey.
Then on the par-three 13th his tee shot found the water, and he did well to make a bogey.
"I just made a bad decision on the 12th. I wasn't sure what to do – maybe I should've putted away from the hole, or even chipped it. It happened so quickly and I made a triple from nothing," he said.
"Then on 13 I just had the wrong club into the wind. It was a good shot, but fell 15 yards short. But I made a great four." – Sapa
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Kiefer Sutherland feels ''very fortunate'' to have such a good relationship with both his parents, who split up when he was three years old.
Kiefer Sutherland feels ''very fortunate'' to have such a good relationship with his parents.
The 'Touch' star's mother and father split up when he and Twin Sister Rachel were just three years old, and though he spent his childhood living with his mum, actress Shirley Douglas, Kiefer now has a very strong Bond with his actor dad Donald Sutherland.
He said: ''I feel that I've been really fortunate where my family is concerned.
''I grew up with my mother and I have a very, very close relationship with my father now.''
Kiefer - who has daughter Sarah to his marriage to Camelia Kath, and is also stepfather to her daughter Michelle, as well as to second wife Kelly Winn's sons Julian and Timothy - relates to the character he plays in 'Touch', a widower struggling to raise his son, who has apparent psychic powers, because of the ''great pain and frustration'' of parenthood.
He added: ''My character's fight really is with child services, who are trying to take his son from him. He wants to have as normal a relationship as possible with him, which I think every parent can relate to.
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It seems STO can't even keep it's tie-ins straight.
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There's also the fact that TNotM was written by a freelance novelist for Pocket, someone whose knowledge of the STO universe was secondhand (and necessarily limited since the game was still in development when he wrote the book), whereas the stories in the magazine are by the actual head writer for STO itself.
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I'm kicking around a conversion idea--
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By 1986, Lalit Modi, with a cocaine possession and abduction conviction behind him, was through with everyman's gilded dreamland—the United States of America. Yet to turn 23, having graduated from Duke University, Lalit sought permission from court to return to India on health grounds. Getting away wasn't easy—in lieu of being jailed, he had been placed under a five-year probation and ordered to do 100 hours' community service. But, as on other occasions, he got by with a bit of help from influential family friends and the liberal use of money. Later, he returned to India to join the family business.
In the late 1980s, a woman, too, had winged her way from distant Nigeria, staying for a while in a Gulf country before landing in India. Her name: Minal Sagrani. A svelte, charming, divorced woman whose family had suffered serious business setbacks, she was known to the family of industrialist K.K. Modi, Lalit's father and the son of Rai Bahadur Gujarmal Modi, who established the industrial township of Modinagar in western Uttar Pradesh. She was in fact a friend of Lalit's mother. Who in the Modi family could have ever thought that Lalit and Minal—said to be nine years older to him—were fated for each other. They married in Mumbai on October 17, 1991, and the family hosted a reception in Delhi on October 19.
Family game Lalit's marriage with Minal spawned the connections that now rule IPL. Here, with daughter Aliya and son Ruchir.
Minal and Lalit's wedding spawned a tapestry of kinship which was, in the new millennium, to dominate the Indian Premier League. To this marriage can be traced some of Modi's current troubles, as also his formidable clout of the last few years. The reason: through Minal, he acquired relatives in Nigeria—the Chellarams, who now have a stake in the Rajasthan Royals; through the marriage of Minal's daughter (from her first marriage) to the Burmans, the owners of Dabur, he acquired a stepson (Gaurav Burman) who has a large slice of the online, digital and mobile rights of IPL. Also, Gaurav's brother Mohit is part-owner of Kings XI Punjab.
But this club of relatives wouldn't have come to dominate the IPL—or grabbed headlines through the last fortnight—had Modi not acquired financial and political clout through his proximity to former Rajasthan chief minister and BJP leader Vasundhararaje Scindia (Outlook had reported this a year ago).
Lalit had met Minal in London, where she had come to stay after her husband was jailed for a scam in Saudi Arabia. He fell in love with her. A friend of the family says that she was looking for a husband at the time and was a regular visitor to the Modis' house in Maharani Bagh, Delhi. "She was very sweet on Lalit's mother and used to visit and stay with them at their house," a source who has known the Modis for several decades said. The family was opposed to their betrothal, tried to persuade Lalit against it, and felt betrayed by Minal.
Never one to rethink and retreat after taking a plunge—a trait now reflected through his refusal to resign as IPL commissioner—Lalit wasn't swayed. In an interview last year, K.K. Modi recalled those days and said, "He made it clear that he would marry only this friend of my wife, no one else." It was at this time that another trait of Lalit was witnessed, a trait on display through the current controversy—his uncanny ability to pit people against each other to his own advantage. "He managed to get his grandmother Dayawati Modi on his side," says a source close to the family. "It was she who persuaded the family to let him go ahead." And though the Modis were "deeply disturbed and hurt that their son had got married to his mother's friend", they hosted a reception at the Taj Man Singh Hotel in Delhi.
Power game Lalit and Kavita Chellaram with Vasundhara
In public, both parties kissed and made up, but sources who've known Modi all through his business career say his parents never forgave him for his marriage with their friend. He was not made an integral part of the family business thereafter, though he does hold a designation with his family firm Godfrey Phillips. He was provided with a car and an allowance and he shifted to Mumbai and lived in a house belonging to Minal's father which he later bought. That he wasn't doing much in Mumbai is best testified by a source who asks, "Why would a real businessman move to Rajasthan, lock, stock and barrel?"
Friends all Ruchir, Aditya Chellaram, Karima Burman and Minal (right) with a friend
Modi's Rajasthan foray also gave him access to the cricket administration. He had tried to break into it through Himachal Pradesh earlier, but was foiled. Allegedly impersonating one 'Lalit Kumar', he contested the 2005 election of the Rajasthan Cricket Association. Vasundhararaje helped with a new law that dramatically changed the rules of voting. And Modi became the association president. His stock zoomed as he helped Sharad Pawar defeat Jagmohan Dalmiya in the BCCI elections the same year.
Playing hardball Defiant as ever in the middle of a storm, Modi on his way to a meeting with Mukesh Ambani on April 22
Interestingly, the marriage of Gaurav and Karima, the daughter of Minal through her first marriage, created a rift among the Burmans. No, they didn't oppose the 2006 betrothal of the two, and had agreed to the idea (allegedly Lalit's) to hold a grand wedding in Phuket, Thailand. The invite to Phuket was prepared but, inexplicably, the two got married in a civil ceremony in London without informing the Burmans. It was a tremendous loss of face for the owners of Dabur. A source told Outlook, "The Burmans have nothing to do with Gaurav at all. They've cut off all ties with him." Gaurav now lives in a house rented from a trust by Lalit's company.
Lalit's presence in the IPL structure has raised the issue of conflict of interest, and even as the tournament kicked off in '08, speculation about the bidding for teams was rife that Modi's relatives and friends managed to bag teams—for Rajasthan, Punjab and Kolkata—because of inside information. No wonder, investigators are examining Modi's possible involvement in money-laundering; they believe it's no coincidence that the three teams he's been linked with all have NRIs who've invested money through a maze of companies based in India and abroad. (Gaurav Burman, the Chellarams and Jay Mehta—a friend of Lalit's—are all NRIs). "He prefers to deal with NRIs because then it's easier for him to channel money in and out," says a source. "It's no coincidence that these three were the cheapest franchises, and very closely priced."
Mahant Shiv Chandra Bhattacharya whose haveli Modi tried to wrest
People involved in that bidding say the pricing and bidding for teams were dictated by Modi. "The prices and every term was fixed, though no rule was bent publicly," says an official with one franchisee. Quotes of bidders who lost out in 2008 weren't made public, but insiders say the difference was as little as 5-10 per cent. "This suggests the bids were manipulated," the official says. An expert connected with IPL's marketing says, "IPL needs some cleaning. For three years, there have been a lot of dubious backroom tamashas with no questions. Now's the time to clean up the act."
Ultimately, what has proved to be Lalit's undoing is his hubris, that of a man spoilt by his riches, who has known only to have his own way in life. "His attitude is arbitrary and arrogant," says management consultant Latika Khaneja. "He wanted to build an insider club in IPL, with membership for friends. He was used to dictating terms to everyone." You can do it in your family—but not in the world beyond it. As Modi continues to wage his battles—against the BCCI and the government—he perhaps thinks he can still win, as he has through most of his life.
By Rohit Mahajan, additional reporting by Arindam Mukherjee
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There's a Trek-as-TV reference in The Rings of Time, when Zoe speculates about "sexy green girls."
Well, in-universe that could be a reference to other science fiction, since ST never had a monopoly on green alien women. After all, it's a natural extension of the "little green men" trope that's been around since the early 20th century. There was a green alien temptress who appeared in two
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Not mention various Skrull females in The Fantastic Four, Gamora from the old ADAM WARLOCK comics, the Impossible Woman, etc.
Certainly, I was making a Trek in-joke there, but I thought that concept of sexy green-skinned alien babes was generic enough that I wasn't explicitly saying that Trek existed as TV show in that universe.
Well who's to say that it has to not exist?
Come and follow the bouncing ball...
There is a pulp sci fi writer named Benny Russel. Benny writes a couple of stories set in an optimistic future before he kind of up and disappears. A young pilot later police officer named Gene Roddenberry read those stories and quietly borrowed a few concepts to create a tv series pitch which he named Star Trek.
Trek lasts roughly a season before being cancelled and forgotten about.
Meanwhile a rival show on another network Lost In Space goes on to become a major cultural phenomenon, lasting several seasons and then a mere decade after it goes off the air returns in the first of six major motion pictures. To everyone's surprise and delight lightning is caught in a jar again when Lost In Space: The Next Generation debuts in '87 in first run syndication.
Later there are two more spin off sequel series, a small number of LIS:TNG movies, and even eventually a prequel and a reboot. Around the same time as the reboot movie earth's society grows increasingly dark and grim. A coincidence? I think not.
Anyway, bottom line thanks to the connection between the past thanks to Benny and the future thanks to Sisko there could have been Star Trek and anyone in the future who remembers it probably would not remember much and would just shrug off any similarities as mere coincidence.
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Article: Two obese cases of sleep apnea syndrome, whose elevated hematocrit was normalized with continuous positive airway pressure[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We presented two obese male patients with sleep apnea syndrome, whose elevated hematocrit was normalized with continuous positive airway pressure. The first case was 28 years of age with the BMI of 48.2, who was diagnosed as sleep apnea syndrome associated with obesity hypoventilation syndrome. The patient had been treated successfully with positive airway pressure for the past 11 years thereafter without cardiovascular morbidity. The second case was 44 years of age with the BMI of 31.5, who was transferred for the transient loss of consciousness and convulsion. The patient was diagnosed as cerebral venous thrombosis with sleep apnea, which was treated successfully with positive airway pressure subsequently. In both cases, the initially elevated hematocrit (>50%) was normalized with continuous positive airway pressure. The increase in hematocrit in sleep apnea syndrome, the mechanisms of which might be complicated, could be a risk not only for the arterial but also venous thromboembolism in apnea patients, and it should be mentioned among the practitioners.Kokyu to junkan. Respiration & circulation 04/2015; 63(4):388-392.
Article: Prediction of oral appliance treatment outcome in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: a preliminary study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Predictors of treatment outcome of oral appliances (OAs) in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) are not known. There is a pressing need for simple, clinically useful tools to predict treatment outcome. This study aimed to identify predictors of successful OA therapy for OSAS, including evaluation of pharyngeal morphology, which can be measured during routine examination by an otorhinolaryngologist. This was a prospective study of 26 OSAS patients treated with OAs. A favourable outcome was obtained in 14 patients (responders) but not in 12 patients (nonresponders). The baseline patient characteristics and polysomnography and rhinopharyngeal findings were analysed. Body mass index (BMI) was significantly lower in responders versus nonresponders (23.6 ± 2.8 vs. 27.9 ± 4.7 kg/m2; p < 0.05). Pharyngeal morphology, age, sex and nasal resistance did not differ between the groups. Multiple regression analysis showed that BMI was a significant predictor of improvement in the apnoea/hypopnoea index after OA treatment (p < 0.05). Here we demonstrated that BMI is a favourable predictor of OA treatment outcome in OSAS patients. Among the OSAS patients, responders had wider retroglossal spaces than nonresponders.B-ENT 01/2014; 10(3):185-91. · 0.08 Impact Factor
Article: Preoperative Management of Deteriorating Mitral Regurgitation and Heart Failure with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A 75-year-old Japanese woman with acute mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation, that developed one month previously, suffered from intractably progressive congestive heart failure (CHF). However, the emergent surgery was declined, and pharmacological treatment was discontinued due to hypotension and malignant arrhythmia. She was treated with 5-8 cmH2O of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to manage CHF and Cheyne-Stokes respiration during the preoperative period of five weeks, after which plastic surgery of the mitral valve was successfully performed. CPAP can be an effective non-pharmacological treatment for CHF, unloading the left ventricle hydrostatically in order to reduce mitral regurgitation and improve oxygenation.Internal Medicine 08/2013; 52(15):1709-13. DOI:10.2169/internalmedicine.52.9387 · 0.90 Impact Factor
- Thorax 11/2012; 68(1). DOI:10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-202725 · 8.29 Impact Factor
Article: Children with severe or moderate obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome show a high incidence of persistence after adenotonsillectomy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Conclusion: Persistent obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) occurs in approximately 20% of normal-weight children after adenotonsillectomy (T&A) and, in nearly 70% of them, it is caused by adenoid regrowth. Patients with severe or moderate OSAS showed a high incidence of persistent disease even after T&A. Allergic disease, severity and large adenoid size are associated with adenoid regrowth and persistent disease. Objectives: To investigate factors contributing to persistent OSAS and adenoid regrowth after T&A in normal-weight children. Methods: This was a prospective, observational study at a single institute and involved 49 normal-weight children with severe or moderate OSAS (apnoea-hypopnoea index, AHI, ≥ 5) who underwent T&A. Background information, nasal endoscopic data and pre- and postoperative polysomnographic data were collected. A third polysomnography (PSG) was performed 1.5 year postoperatively in children who subsequently developed symptoms of sleep disturbance. Results: Thirteen children (27%, 13/49) were symptomatic 1.5 years after T&A. Allergic rhinitis (38.5% vs 11.1%, p = 0.03) and allergic disease (69.2% vs 30.6%, p = 0.02) were seen more frequently in these children. A third PSG confirmed persistent disease (AHI ≥ 5) in nine children (18.4%, 9/49). Six children (12.2%, 6/49) were diagnosed as having adenoid regrowth and three (6.1%, 3/49) underwent revision adenoidectomy.Acta oto-laryngologica 10/2012; 132(11):1208-14. DOI:10.3109/00016489.2012.695088 · 1.10 Impact Factor
Article: Relationship between adenoid size and severity of obstructive sleep apnea in preschool children[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Objective: To investigate the contributions of adenoid and tonsil sizes to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in normal-weight children in two age categories: preschool and schoolchildren. Methods: Fifty-eight normal-weight (body mass index z-score<2) symptomatic children with OSAS (apnea-hypopnea index ≥ 2) were evaluated. The patients were divided into two age categories: preschool (age<6; n=33) and schoolchildren (age ≥ 6; n=25). Polysomnographic findings and adenoid and tonsil sizes were compared. The relative contributions of body mass index and adenoid and tonsil sizes were also investigated with a regression analysis. Results: Adenoid grade and apnea index correlated significantly in preschool children (r=0.45, p<0.01). On regression analysis, adenoid grade was a significant predictor of the apnea index in preschool children. The influence of adenoid hypertrophy decreased from preschool to schoolchildren. Tonsil size had little influence on the apnea index in either group. Conclusion: Adenoid hypertrophy was a major contributor to OSAS in normal-weight preschool children. The upper airway morphology of younger children with OSAS differed from that of older children with OSAS.International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 09/2012; 76(12). DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.09.010 · 1.19 Impact Factor
Article: Continuous positive airway pressure intolerance associated with elevated nasal resistance is possible mechanism of complex sleep apnea syndrome[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Complex sleep apnea syndrome (CompSAS) is diagnosed after an elimination of obstructive events with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), when a central apnea index ≥5/h or Cheyne-Stokes respiration pattern emerges in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). However, the pathophysiology of CompSAS remains controversial. Of the 281 patients with suspected OSAS, all of whom underwent polysomnography conducted at Nagoya University Hospital, we enrolled 52 patients with apnea-hypopnea index ≥15/h (age 51.4 ± 13.3 years). The polysomnographic findings, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and nasal resistance were compared between the CompSAS patients and OSAS patients. Forty-three patients were diagnosed with OSAS and nine patients with central sleep apnea syndrome by natural sleep PSG. Furthermore, 43 OSAS patients were classified into the OSAS patients (OSAS group, n = 38) and the CompSAS patients (CompSAS group, n = 5) by the night on CPAP PSG. The nasal resistance was significantly higher in CompSAS group than in OSAS group (0.30 ± 0.10 vs. 0.19 ± 0.07 Pa/cm(3)/s, P = 0.004). The arousal index, percentage of stage 1 sleep, and oxygen desaturation index were significantly decreased, and the percentage of stage REM sleep was significantly increased in the OSAS group with the initial CPAP treatment, but not in the CompSAS group. In addition, the patients with CompSAS showed normal LVEF. CPAP intolerance secondary to an elevated nasal resistance might relate to frequent arousals, which could presumably contribute to an increase in central sleep apnea. Further evaluation in a large study is needed to clarify the mechanism of CompSAS.Sleep And Breathing 08/2011; 16(3):747-52. DOI:10.1007/s11325-011-0570-5 · 2.48 Impact Factor
Article: Morphological features of elderly patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: A prospective controlled, comparative cohort study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To investigate the pharyngeal morphologic features and its pathogenic role on obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in the elderly population. Prospective controlled, comparative cohort study. Territory referral centre. We enroled 320 consecutive patients with complaints of snoring who visited Nagoya University Hospital from January 2004 to December 2007. We also collected 26 control subjects aged over 60 years from community-dwelling people. We underwent a morphological evaluation, measurement of nasal resistance, assessment of daytime sleepiness and nocturnal polysomnography. Two hundred and ninety-two patients were analysed. The constitution ratio of men, the body mass index and Epworth sleepiness scale were decreased with ageing. Tonsil size was reduced progressively with ageing. Retroglossal space was wider, and soft palate was lower in ≥ 60 year group than in < 40 year group. Retroglossal space was wide in elderly patients with sleep apnoea compared with control subjects. Tonsil size was not correlated to apnoea/hypopnoea index in ≥ 60 year group unlike the other generations. Modified Mallampati Score and tongue size were significantly but mildly correlated only in ≥ 60 year group. Width of fauces was correlated in all the groups. Multiple regression analysis showed that body mass index, age, gender, tonsil size and width of fauces were independent factors for apnoea/hypopnoea index. Morphologically, the tonsil could play a minor role but the width of fauces could play relatively a major role. Additionally, wide retroglossal space, low positional soft palate and large tongue size may be characteristics for elderly patients of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.Clinical otolaryngology: official journal of ENT-UK; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery 03/2011; 36(2):139-46. DOI:10.1111/j.1749-4486.2011.02296.x · 2.11 Impact Factor
- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 08/2010; 143(2):P162-P163. DOI:10.1016/j.otohns.2010.06.277 · 2.02 Impact Factor
Article: Pathogenetic role of increased nasal resistance in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The role of increased nasal resistance in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) remains controversial. The aim of this study was to examine the pathogenetic role of nasal obstruction in obese patients with OSAS. Patients with OSAS (n = 125) at a university hospital were divided into three groups according to body mass index (BMI): nonobese (BMI < 25 kg/m(2)), mildly obese (25 kg/m(2) < or = BMI < 30 kg/m(2)), and obese (BMI > or = 30 kg/m(2)). The subjects underwent nasopharyngoscopy, measurement of nasal resistance, and polysomnography. We studied 42 nonobese, 47 mildly obese, and 36 obese patients with OSAS. Among the obese, but not the nonobese and mildly obese patients, we found significant correlations between the oxygen desaturation index (ODI) and bilateral nasal resistance (BNR; r = 0.412; p = 0.013), between the ODI and unilateral higher nasal resistance (UHNR; r = 0.413; p = 0.012), and between the apnea index and UHNR (r = 0.334; p = 0.046). Multiple regression analysis incorporating all patients showed that BMI (p < 0.001) and BNR (p = 0.033) were independently related to the ODI. In obese patients with OSAS, increased nasal resistance could play an important pathogenetic role in hypoxemic apnea.American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 01/2010; 24(1):51-4. DOI:10.2500/ajra.2010.24.3382 · 1.81 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: An aim of this study was to assess the predictive power of an otorhinolaryngological examination of the upper airway to identify risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in the patients. We examined 141 consecutive patients with OSAS. The morphological features were assessed by the designated otorhinolaryngologist while the subjects were sitting relaxedly with tidal breathing. The bilateral nasal resistance was measured using the active anterior rhinomanometry during daytime wakefulness. The body mass index (BMI), fauces's narrowness, neck circumference, lowest oxygen saturation, tonsil size and modified Mallampati grade (MMP) showed the statistically significant correlations with the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of an index of apnoeseverity, however, the age, Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS), nasal resistance and retroglossal space were not significantly associated with the AHI. The upper airway morphology significantly associated with AHI are fauces's narrowness, tonsil size, and MMP, but not nasal resistance and retroglossal space.Auris, nasus, larynx 08/2009; 36(4):444-9. DOI:10.1016/j.anl.2008.11.003 · 1.14 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To estimate the effectiveness of nasal surgery on the occurrence of sleep apnea, and to analyze the pharyngeal morphology of apnea patients whose sleep-disordered breathing was ameliorated postoperatively. Prospective study. Thirty-five consecutive patients with apnea and nasal obstruction underwent polysomnography and a morphological examination of the upper airway before and after nasal surgery, which included septoplasty, inferior turbinectomy, and/or functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Sleep apnea was significantly ameliorated in only eight patients. The postoperative reduction in the apnea-hypopnea index tended to be lower in those with a low-positioned soft palate, reflected in an elevated modified Mallampati score, and a narrow retroglossal space. Neither swollen tonsils nor narrow fauces affected the surgical outcome. Regression analysis showed that the modified Mallampati score (P < .05) and the retroglossal space (P < .05) were significant predictors of postoperative improvement in the apnea-hypopnea index. Among sleep apnea patients suffering from nasal obstruction, nasal surgery is effective in those with a high-positioned soft palate and/or a wide retroglossal space.The Laryngoscope 05/2009; 119(5):1011-6. DOI:10.1002/lary.20175 · 2.14 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The objective was to evaluate the significance of a portable sleep-monitoring device (Apnomonitor 5, Chest Co., Tokyo, Japan) to diagnose sleep apnea syndrome (SAS). The Apnomonitor 5 comprised an oronasal thermistor, a pulse oximeter, chest and abdominal belts to monitor the circumferences of the chest and abdomen, a microphone to monitor tracheal sound, a position detector, and an integrative unit. This screening device was commercially available and it had been used to diagnose SAS in our country. Twenty-two consecutive adults who attended Inazawa City Hospital who were suspected for SAS were prospectively enrolled and they undertook the standard polysomnography (PSG) and Apnomonitor 5 simultaneously. The designated polysomnographers analyzed the records of the PSG and Apnomonitor 5. These sleep and respiratory parameters of the devices were compared, the results of which were double-checked by the designated sleep specialist. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), apnea index, total number of apnea, and oxygen desaturation index obtained by the PSG and Apnomonitor 5 correlated significantly, whereas the averaged sleep time, total number of hypopnea, hypopnea index, and nadir oxygen saturation differed between the devices. The sensitivity of the Apnomonitor 5 versus PSG was 95% in the SAS patients with the AHI> or =15. The Apnomonitor 5 can be a sensitive and useful screening device for SAS especially in patients with the AHI> or =15.Auris, nasus, larynx 04/2009; 36(2):176-80. DOI:10.1016/j.anl.2008.06.001 · 1.14 Impact Factor
Article: Upper airway morphology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: Effects of lateral positioning[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to clarify the interaction of lateral and supine sleeping positions with upper airway morphology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Thirty-one patients with OSAS, whose apnea/hypopnea index (AHI: number of episodes of apnea or hypopnea per hour) was over 15, were enrolled in this study. Subjects were divided in two groups according to positional effects on their AHI. In six patients, a lateral posture decreased the AHI by 50% and more (responders); in the remaining 25, lateral positioning decreased the AHI by less than 50% or even increased the AHI (nonresponders). AHI and body mass index (BMI) of the responders tended to be lower and their mean age was younger than those of nonresponders, but these differences were not statistically significant. We compared the upper airway morphology between the responders and the nonresponders regarding the tonsil size, tongue position (modified Mallanpati grade, reflecting the space between the tongue and soft palate) and the width of the fauces and retroglossal space. In addition, we compared nasal resistance between the groups using active rhinomanometry. The width of the fauces was significantly greater (P=0.041) among the responders than among the nonresponders. However, the other parameters were not consistently different between the two, and these differences were not statistically significant either. The distance between the fauces was the sole morphological feature to distinguish the responders and the nonresponders to the positional therapy in patients with OSAS. Lateral positioning during sleep might be a recommended sleep hygiene for OSAS patients with wide fauces.Auris, nasus, larynx 08/2008; 36(3):305-9. DOI:10.1016/j.anl.2008.04.007 · 1.14 Impact Factor
Article: Impact of real‐world stress on cardiorespiratory resting function during sleep in daily life[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To examine if real-world stress affects the restorative function of sleep in daily life, we studied the impact of college examinations on cardiorespiratory resting function during sleep. In healthy college students, at 1 week before, the day before, and the first day of semester-end examinations pulse wave signal during sleep at their own residences was measured continuously with a wristband-shaped wireless transdermal photoelectric sensor. The cardiorespiratory resting function was assessed quantitatively as the power of a high-frequency component of pulse rate variability, a surrogate measure of respiratory sinus arrhythmia. Changes in anxiety were also evaluated with a state anxiety questionnaire. On the day before the examinations, compared with 1 week before, the score of state anxiety increased and the HF component of pulse rate variability decreased. Among college students, anxiety about college examinations may be accompanied by suppression of the cardiorespiratory resting function during sleep.Psychophysiology 08/2008; 45(4):667-70. DOI:10.1111/j.1469-8986.2008.00665.x · 2.99 Impact Factor
Article: Aortic Pressure Augmentation as a Marker of Cardiovascular Risk in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with increases in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Vascular changes in individuals with OSAS have not been fully elucidated, however. The possible impact of OSAS on the extent of aortic pressure augmentation (AG), an indicator of cardiovascular risk, was investigated. Forty-five consecutive male patients aged 35 to 78 years (56.0+/-9.6 years) who were referred to the sleep clinic of Nagoya University Hospital for screening and treatment of OSAS and 71 age-matched healthy men were enrolled in the study. AG was derived from the pressure waveform measured at the radial artery by applanation tonometry. The number of apnea and hypopnea episodes per hour (apnea-hypopnea index [AHI]) was determined by standard polysomnography. AG was significantly greater in OSAS patients than in controls (9.0+/-4.1 vs. 6.4+/-3.4 mmHg, p<0.001), and it was significantly reduced in 19 OSAS patients treated with continuous positive airway pressure. AG was also significantly correlated with the AHI (r=0.562, p<0.001) and age (r=0.356, p=0.016) but not with the serum concentrations of low and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, triglyceride, or glycosylated hemoglobin. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that the AHI was the most significant contributing factor to the increased AG in OSAS patients (beta=0.109, r=0.530, p<0.001). OSAS may thus have an adverse effect on vascular function that can be ameliorated by appropriate treatment.Hypertension Research 07/2008; 31(6):1109-14. DOI:10.1291/hypres.31.1109 · 2.66 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The maxillofacial characteristics of patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) have previously been analyzed using standard cephalometric analysis. Malocclusion influences the occurrence of sleep apnea, but the pathology of malocclusion in OSAS has not yet been fully investigated. Therefore, we investigated malocclusion in patients with OSAS using cephalometric and dental analysis. Cephalometric and dental analyses were performed to evaluate malocclusion in 97 male patients with OSAS (49.7+/-11.7 years). The number of apnea and hypopnea episodes per hour (apnea-hypopnea index: AHI) was determined by standard polysomnography. The overall prevalence of severe overjet (the horizontal distance between the upper and lower incisors of >or=6 mm) was 43.3%. AHI was significantly correlated with body mass index (BMI) in obese OSAS patients (r=0.385, p=0.010), whereas it was significantly correlated with overjet in non-obese OSAS patients (BMI<25 kg/m2) (r=0.313, p=0.022). Multiple regression analysis revealed that BMI was the significant factor contributing to increased AHI in all patients, and overjet was in non-obese OSAS patients. There were no significant differences between non-obese and obese OSAS patients in the angle of protrusion of the superior alveolar base (SNA) or in the angle of protrusion between the superior and inferior alveolar bases (ANB). The angle of protrusion of the inferior alveolar base (SNB) was significantly smaller in non-obese than in obese OSAS patients. We have shown that overjet was associated with the severity of OSAS in non-obese patients. Our findings suggest that malocclusion may play an important role in the development of sleep apnea/hypopnea.Internal Medicine 02/2008; 47(18):1573-8. DOI:10.2169/internalmedicine.47.0717 · 0.90 Impact Factor
Article: Effects of nasal surgery on sleep quality in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome with nasal obstruction[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of nasal surgery on nasal resistance, sleep apnea, and sleep quality in adult male patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). A prospective study was performed in OSAS patients who underwent isolated nasal surgery in a tertiary referral center. During the 3-year study period, 49 OSAS patients suffering from symptomatic nasal obstruction/impaired nasal breathing underwent the standard polysomnography before and after surgery. Polysomnography along with measures of nasal resistance and daytime sleepiness (the Epworth sleepiness scale [ESS] scores) were reviewed also. Surgery decreased the nasal resistance (0.55 +/- 0.37 Pa/cm(3) per second versus 0.17 +/- 0.19 Pa/cm(3) per second; p < 0.001) and ESS scores (11.7 +/- 4.1 versus 3.3 +/- 1.3; p < 0.001), without changes in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI; 44.6 +/- 22.5 versus 42.5 +/- 22.0). Surgery increased nadir oxygen saturation (76.2 +/- 10.9% versus 78.8 +/- 8.1%; p < 0.01), shortened apnea-hypopnea duration (averaged/maximum; 33.5 +/- 7.3/61.1 +/- 46.0 versus 28.8 +/- 7.4/47.3 +/- 36.1 second; p < 0.05/p < 0.01), and improved sleep quality. The results suggest that nasal surgery is useful for lowering nasal resistance, ameliorating sleep-disordered breathing, and improving sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in OSAS.American Journal of Rhinology 01/2008; 22(1):59-63. DOI:10.2500/ajr.2008.22.3120 · 1.36 Impact Factor
Article: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Improves Daytime Baroreflex Sensitivity and Nitric Oxide Production in Patients with Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are at high risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The effects of OSAS severity and nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on daytime baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) and nitric oxide (NO) production were investigated in OSAS patients. Fifty-one consecutive males with OSAS and 29 age-matched healthy men underwent the Valsalva test and standard polysomnography. Patients with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of >or=20 episodes per hour were randomized to receive CPAP treatment for 3 months (n=14) or no such treatment (n=19). The BRS index measured from the overshoot phase (phase IV) of the Valsalva maneuver and plasma NO concentration were significantly lower, whereas the AHI, oxygen desaturation time, arousal index, percentage of sleep stage 1, and systolic blood pressure were significantly greater, in patients with an AHI of >or=20/h than in those with an AHI of <20/h or in controls. The 24-h urinary excretion of norepinephrine was significantly reduced and the plasma NO concentration was significantly increased after one night of CPAP. The BRS index for phase IV and the Valsalva ratio were significantly increased in the CPAP group after the 3-month treatment period but remained unchanged in the non-CPAP group of OSAS patients. The daytime BRS index and NO production were thus inversely related to the severity of OSAS, and successful CPAP treatment improved these parameters in patients with moderate to severe OSAS. CPAP may therefore reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications due to endothelial dysfunction or increased sympathetic activity.Hypertension Research 08/2007; 30(8):669-76. DOI:10.1291/hypres.30.669 · 2.66 Impact Factor
Article: Changes in chemosensitivity with continuous positive airway pressure of 5 cmH(2)O for Cheyne-Stokes respiration in congestive heart failureRespiration 02/2007; 74(4):475-7. DOI:10.1159/000099113 · 2.59 Impact Factor
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Ok fellas I'm selling 2 of my 3 old xboxes. First one is a tsop flash mod with a maxtor 120 gig hd, needs a dvd drive, the one currently installed does not work. I have just been ftp'in into the box for the last year so didnt really miss it. Second one has an Xenium chip, thompson dvd drive, and 120 gig western digital hd. Both boxes work great except for the dvd drive in the first one. I'm asking $100 for the first one and $130 for the second, all plus shipping which I can calculate for anyone interested. My ebay username israptor_sixsixt, score of 169 with a 99.4% positive rating.
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Posted 04 June 2006 - 05:47 PM
TSOP Xbox is now SOLD! Still have the one with the Xenium chip installed.
Posted 04 June 2006 - 08:47 PM
$110 for the Xenium one?
Posted 04 June 2006 - 11:04 PM
Payment sent. 2nd Xbox sold.
Posted 04 June 2006 - 11:11 PM
Yep both are now gone. Thanks for all the messages. The two buyers will not be disappointed.
Posted 05 June 2006 - 01:14 AM
CRAP IT! I wanted that Xbox
Posted 05 June 2006 - 02:16 AM
I have one more tsoped xbox I will be selling this week after I get my 360 modded. Anyone interested let me know i will be selling it for $100 plus shipping.
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