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		<title>Little League Baseball Drills</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Stephen Nepstein]]></description>
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		<title>Mlb Tickets and Mlb Baseball Tickets</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MLB Tickets is a service which acts as an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of tickets for sports, concerts, theater and other live entertainment events at fair market value, even for events that happen to be sold out. AwesomeSeating has the best MLB Tickets and MLB Baseball Tickets and lowest prices online. Sellers range [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MLB Tickets is a service which acts as an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of tickets for sports, concerts, theater and other live entertainment events at fair market value, even for events that happen to be sold out. </p>
<p> AwesomeSeating has the best MLB Tickets and MLB Baseball Tickets and lowest prices online.</p>
<p> Sellers range from season ticket holders who want to unload tickets that would otherwise go unused to professional ticket brokers looking to make a profit.</p>
<p> MLB Sport Tickets frequently obtains agreements to become the sole provider of tickets for large venues, in keeping with a business strategy it has used since the 1980s when it consolidated regional ticketing services into a single entity. In many cases, acquiring this exclusivity requires MLB Sport Tickets to pay substantial &#8220;signing bonuses&#8221; to venues, sometimes millions of dollars. Although this practice can significantly reduce the profitability to MLB Sport Tickets of these exclusive relationships, to date using these bonuses has enabled them to maintain venue exclusivity as a competitive strategy, though the future viability of this strategy is unclear as the Internet as the primary sales channel for tickets makes exclusivity a less attractive option for venues.      </p>
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<p> MLB Sport Tickets is the subject of frequent complaints in the blogosphere and print media due to high ticket service charges. The case was acquitted because ticket purchasers were not deemed to be the actual customers of MLB Sport Tickets.</p>
<p> AwesomeSeating.com is a nationwide ticket specialist which sells tickets to all sporting events, concerts and theatre events. AwesomeSeating.com has access to over 3.2 million tickets to 60,000 events across the country for the lowest price online. We are proud members of the Better Business Bureau in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and also McAfee Hacker Safe to ensure the security of all our customers. Our main goal at AwesomeSeating.com is to provide our customers the best possible seats for the lowest price online. </p>
<p> Why AwesomeSeating.com?<br /> • Access to the largest ticket inventory in the world.<br /> • All order are 100% guaranteed<br /> • FedEx delivery to your billing address<br /> • Order online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.<br /> • Live Customer support (866) 298-7659<br /> • Better Business Bureau Members<br /> • McAfee Hacker Safe Certified <br /> • 256 bit Secure Ordering Environment<br /> • First Class Customer Support</p>
<p> Management:<br /> AwesomeSeating.com was founded by Michael Thomas Jobe who currently serves as our President &amp; CEO. Mr. Jobe attended the University of Maryland and received his Finance Degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business.</p>
<p> Resource by wikipidia.org        </p>
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		<title>Know a Baseball Player in a Slump &#8211; Be the Hero and Tell Them This</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:14:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Review the player performance statistics over the course of a year or career and you will find that every player, whether you are looking at the batting, fielding, or pitching charts, they will reveal up stretches and down stretches varying in duration. Who pitchers and batters face, really has little to do with altering the [...]]]></description>
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<p>Review the player performance statistics over the course of a year or career and you will find that every player, whether you are looking at the batting, fielding, or pitching charts, they will reveal up stretches and down stretches varying in duration. Who pitchers and batters face, really has little to do with altering the charts. When a player is &#8216;hot&#8217; he&#8217;ll hit anyone. When a pitcher is in his zone the best of batters will fail. There is something that influences all that is happening.</p>
<p>How many times have you seen a ball take an unexpected crazy hop? How does that happen? What about a pitcher, who on some special days, has all the &#8216;luck&#8217;. He seems to have marvelous plays made behind him and line drives hit directly at his defense and he winds up getting another notch in the win column and even a shut out at times.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a matter of inches, a home run or it&#8217;s simply an out. </p>
<p>It might be called strike three, or if not, the next pitch may be a bases loaded game winning home run. There is far more going on than one might think.</p>
<p>So what does a player bring to the game that is going to have the desired results made?</p>
<p>The law of attraction advances our understanding of what occurs in life. It is clear now that what we give our attention to we attract. This is long supported by the scientific study that energy precedes everything.</p>
<p>The past is of no value if the emotions triggered cause you to experience less than happy and joyful feelings. Other than those who study it, few recognize that the emotions you sustain in life draw to you the thoughts you have and what follows are the situations and circumstances.</p>
<p>The emotional energies at the higher end of the scale are happiness, joy, bliss and ecstasy providing the least resistance and freedom to achieving your aim. On the other hand solid resistance is experienced at the other end of the emotional scale.</p>
<p>When you search for better feeling thoughts and interpretations about anything and everything you increase the state of least resistance. When you deliberately allow yourself to be happy you improve your possibilities.</p>
<p>You can deliberately choose where to place your attention. I would not give a moment of attention to anything which evokes negative feelings. And if I caught myself forgetting I would quickly finish up with the best thing I could say.</p>
<p>No matter how long standing the slump a person is in, doing what you must to let go of negative emotions will produce the results you desire. Begin making positive statements about anything and everything. Notice any negative statements you make and immediately and intentionally make a positive statement.</p>
<p>Releasing negative emotions are the best thing you can do to produce greater results. Every day in every way allow yourself to be happier than you were the day before.</p>
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		<title>Baseball Game Tickets Purchased On A Budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by premiumticketscheap From the crack of the bat to the smell of the food in the stadium, there is a sense of enjoyment that can only be had when one buys baseball game tickets. For any sport, the excitement increases exponentially when one experiences the game live rather than attempting to watch the game [...]]]></description>
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<p>From the crack of the bat to the smell of the food in the stadium, there is a sense of enjoyment that can only be had when one buys baseball game tickets. For any sport, the excitement increases exponentially when one experiences the game live rather than attempting to watch the game on TV. Unfortunately, the cost of basketball, baseball, and football game tickets have consistently increased as venue and player costs rise while general attendance falls. However, hope is all not lost as there are a number of ways to save money while still being at the ball game.</p>
<p>It is no secret that the costs associated with many major league teams have been on the rise as of late. With the recession and lack of interest impacting ticket sales, many owners are struggling to find new ways to entice their fan base. In many cases, stadiums are offering group rates on baseball game tickets as a way to help fill the seats, though with a little ingenuity, it is possible to reserve a single seat in an excellent location without the premium prices. Finding these locations takes a little work and may require scouting around during a prior event.</p>
<p>Under a similar dilemma, the combined costs of player salaries, facility use, and promotional items like free t-shirts, are wrapped up in the cost of the football game tickets and as popularity waxes and wanes, so too do the value of the tickets. This is not to say the prices of the tickets change as many are set before the season even begins, but rather, the potential for freebies and discounts while at the ball park and in neighboring stores afterwards.</p>
<p>Unlike baseball stadiums that house special vantage points in unlikely places, nearly all football stadiums are built in an oblong bowl shape and views are quite similar, requiring certain positions for the best quality. On the other hand, all major sporting events have taken to offering value menu options at the concession stands to offset higher priced football game tickets, though the food options tend to be limited and much smaller than their full priced counterparts.</p>
<p>Regardless, these sizes are perfect for smaller children or families who are only looking to have a snack during the game. In many cases, the overall cost of buying Baseball Game Tickets may seem pricey, but the truth is, any family can see a game, enjoy a hot dog, and relax for an afternoon of fun without having to take on a second mortgage to do it.</p>
<p>Kyle Perry is an avid sports fan and father of three who has had to find cost saving methods to secure baseball game tickets. Wanting to share the entire experience of cheering for the home team with his family, Kyle goes out of his way to ensure everyone can make at least one game a week. Whether it is professional basketball, minor league baseball, or college Football Game Tickets, Kyle has found ways to attend the events without throwing his family into bankruptcy.
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		<title>The Impact of Technology on Baseball</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Coach Jimmy Baseball is a widely-played sport anywhere in the world. The worldwide popularity of baseball has cause a lot of men to learn this sport. With this, a lot of manufacturers have been making a lot of batting aids claiming to help them learn the right way of playing baseball. These are [...]]]></description>
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<p>Baseball is a widely-played sport anywhere in the world. The worldwide popularity of baseball has cause a lot of men to learn this sport. With this, a lot of manufacturers have been making a lot of batting aids claiming to help them learn the right way of playing baseball. These are not just any equipment that has been made just for the sake of selling it to the people.</p>
<p>Research has made it possible for these batting aids to be made. Basically, a batting aid should be made to be convenient. This means that whoever tries to use it should learn baseball after trying the product. The best thing about this is that these aids can be used by anyone whether they are professional baseball players or amateurs. They can trust that this can help them to play better.</p>
<p>Players can actually play as many times as they can. They can use the batting aids repeatedly until they feel that they have already performed well. For any learner, this is the best setting to learn baseball. Remember that practice makes perfect so repeated movement can help them learn the right way of doing things. </p>
<p>Even if baseball is played in a wide field, it is not required for batting aids. These are made to fit inside the house or even in the room. Whenever and wherever you feel like practicing batting, you can. There is nothing that must stop you when you want to learn baseball. </p>
<p>A batting aid is really helpful when it comes to training your body to learn the movements of baseball. With the use of the perfect learning technique, you will be able to bat in no time. There is no other way that you can effectively learn baseball than this. Get serious about baseball, learn with a batting aid. </p>
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		<title>Former baseball star Mo Vaughn rehabbing NY apartments</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#60;!&#8211; AddThis Button END &#8211;&#62; A pair of New York cheap apartment complexes have been purchased and tabbed for renovation by an investment group led by former major league slugger Mo Vaughn. Vaughn&#8217;s real estate development firm, Omni New York, bought two adjacent Bronx complexes, the 275-unit Twin Parks and the 249-unit Grote Street Apartments, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>         &lt;!&#8211; AddThis Button END &#8211;&gt;  A pair of New York cheap apartment complexes have been purchased and tabbed for renovation by an investment group led by former major league slugger Mo Vaughn.</p>
<p>Vaughn&#8217;s real estate development firm, Omni New York, bought two adjacent Bronx complexes, the 275-unit Twin Parks and the 249-unit Grote Street Apartments, according to Crain&#8217;s New York Business. Both apartments were built in the 1970s and are located across from the Bronx Zoo. They have been a part of the Mitchell-Lama affordable housing program, said the report, and have fallen into a state of disrepair. Vaughn&#8217;s company specializes in purchasing run-down complexes and rehabilitating them.</p>
<p>Mitchell-Lama was a program put into place in 1955 by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation &amp; Development and oversees 44,600 affordable housing units across the city.      </p>
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<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve known about these complexes for a couple years,&#8221; Eugene Schneur, a partner with Omni, told the news source. &#8220;They are old buildings in bad shape and need work.&#8221;</p>
<p>Though the terms of the estate sale were not disclosed, Crain&#8217;s reported that Omni will sink  million into renovating the buildings, converting their energy sources from gas to electric and replacing elevators in the lobby and common areas. Schneur told the site that the renovations will make the buildings more energy-efficient and will make the affordable apartments for habitable for tenants.</p>
<p>Omni has also purchased the Good Neighbor complex in Harlem and a 14-building, 416-apartment community in South Bronx, said the paper.</p>
<p>Vaughn and Schneur founded Omni in the middle part of the past decade with an eye toward acquiring and refurbishing affordable apartments across the country, making them more energy-efficient and suitable for tenants. The effort has worked on at least 3,462 New York cheap apartments since 2004, though it has also made strides in other states. Omni has purchased projects in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Miami and Las Vegas. Last year, the company bought a 168-unit complex in Lawrence, Massachusetts, reported the Eagle-Tribune.</p>
<p>It was in the Bay State that Vaughn enjoyed his greatest success in baseball. The slugger played first base for the Boston Red Sox for eight years, winning the league&#8217;s Most Valuable Player award in 1995. He also spent time with the Anaheim Angels and New York Mets before retiring in 2003.</p>
<p>&#8220;When I got out of the game, I wanted to do something impactful,&#8221; Vaughn told the Eagle-Tribune in 2009. &#8220;Affordable housing is a very big need, not only in the New York area, the Boston area, but nationally.&#8221; </p>
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		<title>Choosing Quality Baseball / Softball Pitching machines</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing a new baseball pitching machine or softball pitching machine there are ! www.baseball-pitching-machines.org , if the machine is not accurate and durable with consistent speeds it is worthless! , does the manufacturer stand behind their product. Warranties can range from one year to five years. Be sure to read the fin print because some warranties cover [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When choosing a new baseball pitching machine or softball pitching machine there are !</p>
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<p> , if the machine is not accurate and durable with consistent speeds it is worthless!  , does the manufacturer stand behind their product. Warranties can range from one year to five years. Be sure to read the fin print because some warranties cover only certain parts that may or may not wear out quickly. Also consider if the  because in the event you decide to sell that will be an excellent selling point.   of the pitching machine. Prices can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. If you are purchasing a machine for recreational use you do not need to purchase a machine that cost a lot of money.  that will serve you well and last for years. . Some batting machine companies actually make a profit off shipping cost! Those that really want and need your business will provide reasonable shipping charges and    Be sure to find out if parts are available for the machine you choose in the event you ever need to replace anything. There are pitching machines with speeds from 20 mph to over 100 mph. Be sure to choose a machine that will meet the speed requirements that are best for you. Some multiple wheel batting machines will throw a verity of pitches. Curveballs, fastballs, knuckleballs, sliders and more. There are also single wheel models that will throw only fastballs and have speeds ranging from 20 mph to near 100 mph.  </p>
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<p>When used properly pitching machines are a great way to improve arm, back, shoulder and upper body batting strength, hand eye coordination and batting technique. Commonly used to save the pitchers arm for game day. They are also great when combined with batting cages to save on ball recovery time.</p>
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<p>Most companies will take PayPal payments, Visa, Mastercard and debitcards.</p>
<p>No matter what pitching machine you choose, consider the questions above and you will make a great decision on a machine that will give years of trouble free service and still have resale value.</p>
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		<title>The Growing Concern Over Steroids In Baseball</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Baseball Safety Guidelines to Keep in Mind</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by sheva troysdale In any sport, safety should be a priority, and this holds true for baseball as much as any other sport. Don&#8217;t make the mistake of underestimating the danger of playing baseball. Compared with baseball, other more dangerous sports take more precaution in the way of protective gear than baseball does. Safety [...]]]></description>
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<p>In any sport, safety should be a priority, and this holds true for baseball as much as any other sport. Don&#8217;t make the mistake of underestimating the danger of playing baseball. Compared with baseball, other more dangerous sports take more precaution in the way of protective gear than baseball does. Safety is certainly something to keep in mind here as well since bats are heavy and balls fly fast.</p>
<p>The player who requires the most safety gear is the catcher. It is imperative that it is worn at all times. There is a chance that the catcher can be hit by a ball at any time. So, the most vulnerable parts of the body must be protected. This consists of a helmet, face mask, chest protector and the right gloves. The catcher&#8217;s mask has to have a throat protector attachment. This is because an incoming pitch to throat can be very deadly. Although though every team member should be knowledgeable about safety, the catcher has the most dangerous position on the team and has to really focus on being safe. Due to the fact that they have to stand behind the person batting and are thrown the pitches, catchers must be extremely careful. More than any other player, the catcher has to be alert at all times. </p>
<p>Bats are one of the most potentially hazardous items on the baseball field. Players should only swing bats at specified times, and never carelessly. If someone isn&#8217;t up to bat or on deck, they shouldn&#8217;t be swinging a bat in the dugout or on the field. No one should come within a dangerous distance of anyone who is holding or swinging a bat. As a rule, no one should swing a bat without looking around first. The potential danger of bats should be emphasized by coaches to ensure no one is careless about this issue.</p>
<p>In any sport, the right footwear is extremely important, and this holds true for baseball as well.</p>
<p>Players should have cleated baseball shoes, not cheap or worn out sneakers. Hitters and fielders alike need the right shoes that allow them to safely and speedily run around the field. The ground you&#8217;re moving on can change quite a bit based on the field and weather, so you need shoes that support your feet adequately. Without good baseball shoes, there&#8217;s a greater chance of accidents and injuries. When playing baseball, you&#8217;re always better off getting shoes made specifically for this game. Baseball is a sport with timeless appeal. By following the type of safety guidelines we&#8217;ve covered in this article, players can enjoy the game with less chance of accidents or injuries. You do not have the power to predict when things will go wrong. If players wear the right gear and abide by the rules, then baseball will become much safer.
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<p>As I previously stated to be a elite baseball player you need to develop all 5 tools. You need to be able to hit for average, hit for power, field, throw, and run. Now you can&#8217;t improve all of these skills in the gym. Hitting for average, hitting for power to some degree, and fielding are things that require hours and hours of practice on the field. It doesn&#8217;t matter how hard you swing a bat, if you pitch recognition is below average you won&#8217;t hit for power or average. You can plan your offseason  to increase your physical tools. In the gym you can increase your ability to generate bat speed, which can buy you another precious tenth of a second or two to recognize and square up a pitch. You can also increase your speed and quickness on the basepaths as well as in the field.  Here are five of the best strength exercise for baseball.</p>
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<p>FRONT SQUAT<br />
DEADLIFT<br />
SLEDGEHAMMER SWINGS<br />
SEATED POWER CLEANS<br />
EXTERNAL DUMBBELL ROTATIONS</p>
<p>I am sure that the first thing you noticed is that I did not include the bench press or the military press on the list. I know that no matter what I say here you are going to press. That&#8217;s why I didn&#8217;t bother including either. Some people debate over which one is more effective; while others claim that they are too dangerous for ball players.  I can understand both sides of both arguements. I personally believe that the overhead press is superior. However, baseball players develop shoulder problems from pattern overload so it is hard to recommend either. You&#8217;ll also notice that the list works from the floor up. This is the way sports are played.  Baseball workouts should emphasize the lower body over the upper body. To be a true five tool player you should think of your body as a whip. The legs provide the base of power, the core transfers that power up from your feet to the hand or arm using that power to swing the bat or throw the ball. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at the exercises.</p>
<p> For some of you this will be an exercise that you have limited experience with. The few of you that do squat have probably been taught the back squat. And the back squat is a tremendously effective exercise. However, for baseball players I believe the front squat is superior because of the additional core work it provides. You have to have very strong abdominals and lower back to maintain the proper upright position during the front squat.</p>
<p>The deadlift is probably my favorite exercise for overall strength. If an athlete can only do one exercise in a strength training session they would be hard pressed to find a better one than the deadlift. It works your entire posterior chain as well as your forearm and grip. If you get stronger at the deadlift, you will get faster on the basepaths as well as swing/throw harder.</p>
<p>Ted Williams used to say that he developed his swing by chopping down trees. Any baseball player that saw his swing probably grabbed an axe and headed to the forest. Sledgehammer swings are a more convenient option these days. Doing overhead swings works your core, as well as your grip strength and forearms. This has a tremendous carry over to your bat speed.</p>
<p> This may be an exercise that you are unfamiliar with, but it is one of the best for your rear delts and upper back.  For those that don&#8217;t know, the rear delts serve as the brakes of your arm. Your body tries to limit your arm speed to what your brakes (rear delts) can handle. So if you increase your rear delts braking ability your arm speed will increase.</p>
<p> Baseball players throw a lot. Many develop pattern overload in their throwing shoulder. Positional players and especially pitchers develop rotator cuff issues. External dumbbell rotations are a good way to keep the muscles of your rotator cuff in balance. When these muscles become imbalanced that is when a player developed shoulder problems.</p>
<p>There you have it. Five exercises to include in your . Some of them you may already be doing, but some may be new to you. If you improve your strength on those five exercises your performance on the field will definitely improve.  To be a complete baseball player you have to use choose the most effective exercises. If it doesn&#8217;t help you between the lines, then why bother doing it?</p></p>
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