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SHOCK ARREST of Judge STUNS Across the Globe

MeidasTouch contributor Anthony Davis reacts to the chilling arrest of a Wisconsin judge by the FBI as Donald Trump escalates his attacks on the U.S. judicia...
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🌍 at 30/04/2025 - 04:40 (UTC)

Source: #EUMETSAT

Full disk satellite view of Earth centered on Africa and Europe, with partial views of South America and the Middle East. The satellite image showing Earth from geostationary orbit, captured by EUMETSAT's Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) satellite using the GeoColor RGB composite technique. The image displays both day and night views of Earth, with the daytime portion showing true color representation of land and clouds, while the nighttime portion appears darker with visible city lights. White cloud formations are scattered across the image, particularly along the intertropical convergence zone. The image provides a full disk view of Earth, showing the planet's curvature against a black background.
#EUMETSAT

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OPINION: Major party housing policies part of the problem

OPINION: A hung parliament could be Australia's best chance of achieving sensible housing policy in the next term of government.

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Published: 30 Apr 2025, 02:12


OPINION: Major party housing policies part of the problem

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30 April 1911 | Norwegian Jew, Herman Rafael Scharff, was born in Oslo.

He arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942.
He did not survive.

A photo of the face of a man with dark short hair. He is wearing a coat.
#auschwitz

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Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival

The community is reeling after 11 were killed and dozens injured by a car ramming attack on a street event.

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Published: 28 Apr 2025, 04:33


Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival

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Swedish government seeks to curb migrant welfare access rules: The new measures would require non-EU citizens to have legally resided in Sweden for five consecutive years to qualify for social benefits. euractiv.com/section/politics/…

Swedish government seeks to curb migrant welfare access rules

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Portugal: PM announces independent commission to look into power outage.: The government will ask the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators to independently audit the affected countries' electricity systems. euractiv.com/section/politics/…

Portugal: PM announces independent commission to look into power outage

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sunset, South Africa 2015

#sunset #photography #Africa

the sun sinks low on the horizon and sets behind the sea; a sliver of it can still be seen in brilliant yellow against a deep, red-orange sky that ascends into different scattered shades of yellow, orange and red. then above that, clouds cast a dark pall that wisps up into shades of light blue and white, still lit from the setting sun
#photography #africa #sunset
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@ai6yr thank you!
this was a stunning evening, i have a lot of photos of this sunset that were caught from different locations at the end of a road trip as i was getting back into Cape Town.
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Want to supercharge your Avalonia apps with web content?

Meet the new Web View component, exclusively available on Accelerate! 🥳

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Avalonia Accelerate

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current radness levels are 10%

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Very hectic couple of weeks but it's 22:00 on a work day and I think I've finally cleared enough higher priority stuff of my plate that I can work on Ethernet switch stuff again for the first time in... I don't even know how long it's been.

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Running powershell on Linux
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Wow. Interesting story, but fascinating for #psychology students and experts alike, I'm sure:
A pure clinical case study here, of #TrumpVirus / #WordSalad #psychopathology 101.

'Just say yes': Trump begs reporter to accept that doctored photo is real


'Just say yes': Trump begs reporter to accept that doctored photo is real

ABC News' Day 100 interview with President Donald Trump went off the rails after reporter Terry Moran refused to accept Trump's false assertion that an altered photo was real.
Carl Gibson, AlterNet (Raw Story)
#psychology #wordsalad #TrumpVirus #psychopathology

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Eggs-Ackley. He's so simple, repetitive, transparent. Gee, and I chose you - though I have no idea who the F you are, loser - and you repay me HOW?! Sick.

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Queensland respiratory surveillance report: 23 Apr to 29 Apr 2025

Reported cases:

🔹COVID: 303 (-12.9%)
🔹Influenza: 816 (-28.9%)
🔹RSV: 608 (-14.8%)

Hospitalisations:

🔸COVID: 51 (-20.3%)
🔸Influenza: 80 (-8.0%)
🔸RSV: 58 (unchanged)

Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra…

@auscovid19

Data extracted on 28 April 2025 COVID-19 51 people were in hospital with COVID-19, 11 (22%) were aged 65–74 years and 35 (69%) were 75 years or more. 303 people diagnosed in the last week, 41 (14%) were aged 65–74 years and 87 (29%) were 75 years or more. Influenza 80 people were in hospital with Influenza, 45 (56%) were aged 65 years and above. 816 people diagnosed in the last week, 192 (24%) were aged 65 years or more. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) 58 people were in hospital with RSV, five (9%) were under 6 months of age and 11 (19%) were aged between 6 months to less than 2 years. 608 people diagnosed in the last week, 16 (3%) were aged under 6 months and 172 (28%) were between 6 months to under 2 years.

Acute respiratory infection surveillance reporting

Find weekly surveillance reports that provide a profile of influenza from a number of perspectives.
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Queensland: GENOMIC ANALYSIS REPORT - SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance: 28 April 2025

🔸XEC is the dominant lineage with approximately 46% of samples tested over the past 2 weeks

🔸KP.3.1.1 is the second highest lineage proportion with approximately 21%

Source: health.qld.gov.au/__data/asset…

@auscovid19

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Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia byteseu.com/967836/ #Armenia #RepublicOfArmenia
Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia

Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia

Within the framework of the official visit, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
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#armenia #republicofarmenia

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Azerbaijan National Leader Remembrance Day 2025 – Heydar Aliyev – Malaysian Chess Federation byteseu.com/967834/ #Azerbaijan #RepublicOfAzerbaijan
Azerbaijan National Leader Remembrance Day 2025 – Heydar Aliyev – Malaysian Chess Federation

Azerbaijan National Leader Remembrance Day 2025 – Heydar Aliyev – Malaysian Chess Federation

For the 3rd consecutive year, MCF will collaborate with the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to organize the Azerbaijan National Leader Remembrance Day
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#azerbaijan #republicofazerbaijan

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Yet another scam text from the party of trumpets which I couldn't block due to invalid number!!!
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Anthony 🐨🦘🪃🇦🇺🕯🌟🧙‍♂️🇺🇦🇨🇦
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This one started off with the following rubbish "You don't need to be welcomed to your own country".

It's not my country anyway, it belongs to the Ngunawal / Ngambri people and there is nothing wrong with welcome to country!

🖤💛❤️

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europesays.com/2037775/ Bandeiras portuguesas pouco conhecidas #portugal
Bandeiras portuguesas pouco conhecidas

Bandeiras portuguesas pouco conhecidas - EUROPE SAYS

by HDReddit_
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#Portugal

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I Don't Want To Live Without You ⛄
#Foreigner
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Foreigner - I Don't Want to Live Without You (Official Music Video)

You're watching the official music video for Foreigner - "I Don't Want to Live Without You" from the album 'Inside Information' (1987)Check out Foreigners la...
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Italy And Turkey Strengthen Ties With Defense Sector Initiatives byteseu.com/967832/ #Turkey
Italy And Turkey Strengthen Ties With Defense Sector Initiatives

Italy And Turkey Strengthen Ties With Defense Sector Initiatives

What’s going on here?
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#turkey

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Sometimes I am not sure where my brain takes me, as was the thing when I discovered I wanted to recreate Henry 8ths famous outfit.

Everything made and machine embroidered by me. Silk, velvet and fake fur.

3d printed dagger to match

I have an idea for the next one.. a slightly more elaborate 😛

#historicalsewing #embroidery #royality #costume #søm #sying #tudor #ball #machineembroidery

A person dressed in an elaborate Tudor-style historical costume stands outdoors in a snowy landscape. Resembling Henry 8th. The outfit includes a richly decorated doublet, a fur-trimmed red cloak, a patterned white skirt, white tights, and flat shoes. They are adorned with gold jewelry, including a large medallion necklace and multiple rings, and wear a black hat with a feather. Trees and snow-covered ground are visible in the background.
famous portrait of King Henry VIII of England, based on the work by Hans Holbein the Younger. The king is shown standing in a dominant, wide-legged stance with his hands on his hips, wearing opulent Tudor-era attire. His outfit includes a highly decorated doublet and tunic with intricate patterns and jewels, a fur-lined cloak, a codpiece, white hose, and flat shoes. He is adorned with heavy gold chains and a medallion, and a sword hangs at his side. Behind him is an ornate curtain and richly decorated surroundings, emphasizing his wealth and power.
#costume #embroidery #ball #historicalsewing #søm #machineembroidery #tudor #royality #sying

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The shit is hitting the fan as the orange turd plays golf.
juliedarrell > tariffs 12h Follow Just got my Trump Tariff bill in the mail today, 2 weeks after I received my products from a German supplier and already put it out on the shelves. This UPS Customs Brokerage bill is usually about $200, for about $2,000 worth of products. It isn't itemized for each product, it's a lump sum. Received today, due in 5 days. I placed the order before the tariffs from the EU were set, but I still have to pay. How is he making America Great Again? By putting small businesses like mine out of business? Summary of Charges US Customs Duties 420.34 Govt. Charges Other Than Duties 32.72 Brokerage Charges 720.36 Total Charges USD 1,173.42 UPS payment terms require payment of this invoice by May 3, 2025. Payments received late are subject to a late payment fee of 9.9% of the Total Charges outstanding. (see Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service at ups.com for details).

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small biz as a demographic supported Trump because they thought it was more important to deny my family health care than to make money

i will weep no tears for small biz as a demographic

individuals who happen to have a small business & who also voted for Kamala exist & I am one of them but let's not pretend small biz *as a demographic* isn't reaping karma for their actions in supporting the GOP over multiple decades

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わたしがペンギンの亜人ではないように、WeiboもWeiboではないのかもしれません

Apple's Pro Display XDR 2: Rumors, Features, and What to Expect macrumors.com/2025/04/29/pro-d…

#Apple #LLM #news #bot


Apple's Pro Display XDR 2: Rumors, Features, and What to Expect

Apple's Pro Display XDR has now been on the market for over five years, and while persistent rumors hint at a second-generation model,...
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#apple #news #bot #llm

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iPhoneが勝手に話すようになり、操作できなくなりました!? - いまさら聞けないiPhoneのなぜ

なにかのきっかけでiPhoneが話すようになり、操作困難な状態になったのですね? ロック画面を表示すると現在時刻が読み上げられる、右下のカメラボタンをタップすると「カメラ」と読み上げられる、という症状に合致すれば、その原因は「VoiceOver(ボイスオーバー)」と考えられます。
マイナビニュース
#apple #news #bot #llm

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Clashes In Ra’anana Outside Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony byteseu.com/967830/ #Israel
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Clashes In Ra’anana Outside Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony

Dozens of right-wing activists rioted outside outside a Reform synagogue in Ra'anana on Tuesday evening, during a screening of the "alternative Memorial Day
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#israel

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europesays.com/2037771/ Begrip voor frustratie maar niet voor acties Brussels parket: ‘Ten nadele van de zwaksten’ #belgium
Begrip voor frustratie maar niet voor acties Brussels parket: 'Ten nadele van de zwaksten'

Begrip voor frustratie maar niet voor acties Brussels parket: 'Ten nadele van de zwaksten' -

by Boomtown_Rat
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#belgium

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Canada election results live updates: Carney says trade deal with Trump will happen ‘on our terms’ as Liberals fall short of majority government byteseu.com/967828/ #Canada
Canada election results live updates: Carney says trade deal with Trump will happen ‘on our terms’ as Liberals fall short of majority government

Canada election results live updates: Carney says trade deal with Trump will happen ‘on our terms’ as Liberals fall short of majority government

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the
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#Canada

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Who should I vote for? What are the key party policies in the Australian election? | Australian election 2025 byteseu.com/967827/ #Australia
Yes, this is Australia’s cost-of-living election – but where do the parties stand on other key policies? | Australian election 2025

Who should I vote for? What are the key party policies in the Australian election? | Australian election 2025

Lower taxes, cheaper fuel and home-buying help are among the sugar hits on offer at this year’s election.
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#australia

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europesays.com/2037769/ Koalitsioonierakondi toetab kokku 21% ning opositsioonierakondi 71,1% vastajatest #estonia
Koalitsioonierakondi toetab kokku 21% ning opositsioonierakondi 71,1% vastajatest

Koalitsioonierakondi toetab kokku 21% ning opositsioonierakondi 71,1% vastajatest - EUROPE SAYS

Erakondade reitingud: toetust kasvatanud Keskerakond möödus Reformierakonnast - Delfi
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#estonia

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RFK Jr. Kills Lifesaving Narcan Program, Will Replace With Thoughts And Prayers

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RFK Jr. Kills Lifesaving Narcan Program, Will Replace With Thoughts And Prayers

Not actually an exaggeration.
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🔔#Earthquake (#deprem) M1.6 strikes 16 km NW of #Simav (#Turkey) 23 min ago. More info: m.emsc.eu/?id=1802040
#earthquake #turkey #deprem #simav

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Philippines, New Zealand sign visiting forces deal byteseu.com/967825/ #NewZealand
Philippines, New Zealand sign visiting forces deal

Philippines, New Zealand sign visiting forces deal

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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#newzealand

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DOGE Aide Dismantling CFPB Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From Cuts — ProPublica

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DOGE Aide Dismantling CFPB Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From Cuts

Gavin Kliger helped oversee mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while holding stock in companies that experts say likely stand to benefit from dismantling that agency — a potential violation of federal ethics laws.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 29 Have you ever written anything that didn't age well?

Not precisely, but I _did_ write something that has aged very _uncomfortably_.

In my 2022 book "Lurkers at the Threshold", I added a travel warning for regions of Germany where the fascist #AfD had received more than 20% of the vote. Now, after the 2025 federal elections, this covers much of the country.

I am not going to take these words back, and will likely repeat them in future volumes. But it is depressing how much obviously worse my home country has become in the last few years.

#fascism #Germany #travel

Screenshot of a text in a book: 'However, you should be aware that racism and other forms of bigotry are still a problem in many parts of Germany. And unfortunately, as a cisgender heterosexual white male German, I am not really qualified to give good safety advice on this matter. Tourist-heavy regions should probably fine, at least during the day and early evening. Beyond that, the best gauge of the expected level of bigotry in any given community are probably the election results of the “Alternative für Deutschland” (or “AfD” for short), the most powerful nativist political party in Germany at the moment. The latest election results for any given community can usually be found in their Wikipedia entry (in the German-language version, at least). If they are above 20 percent, then this certainly should be taken as a warning signal!'
A map of Germany, showing election results for the AfD by voting districts in various shades of blue. A large portion of districts show deep blue hues, indicating massive wins for them.
#fascism #travel #writerscoffeeclub #afd #germany
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@Legit_Spaghetti

That doesn't explain the number of voting districts in "Western Germany" who went hard for the AfD.

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Legit_Spaghetti
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It doesn't, but those have a much simpler explanation: xenophobic racists. Part of my family is from some of those deep blue spots on your map. I know how they vote and why, and it ain't about the economy.

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Anthropy: no I think they think. It'll just have an interesting RAM everyone is that I may help people should make you on the left of flavoring more sight from it, it remember than my game is so improved in a generation that everyone in the same sub-generate terminology subscribes and freedoms, but this is actually a returned
Anthropy: It sounds like I'm not because anything actually training you have a single problem for 50

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Deranged Trump: “I'd like to be Pope. That'd be my number one choice.”

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A few days ago I published "Crystal Chariot: a poem for the moment" to my blog. Then I decided to remove it. Now it's back. dustycloud.org/blog/crystal-ch…

I am having a hard time talking about my experiences right now publicly, for many reasons. This poem is the best I have been able to do.

Crystal Chariot: a poem for the moment -- Dustycloud Brainstorms

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Former Japanese PM: Japan should redefine its position and role in Asia instead of aligning with the US – World byteseu.com/967823/ #Japan
Former Japanese PM: Japan should redefine its position and role in Asia instead of aligning with the US - World

Former Japanese PM: Japan should redefine its position and role in Asia instead of aligning with the US – World

Former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama told China Daily in an exclusive interview that although Japan has largely pursued a national strategy of
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sigh.

TheConversation: People who aren’t legal experts are more willing to rely on legal advice provided by ChatGPT than by real lawyers – at least, when they don’t know which of the two provided the advice. That’s the key finding of our new research, which highlights some important concerns about the way the public increasingly relies on AI-generated content. We also found the public has at least some ability to identify whether the advice came from ChatGPT or a human lawyer.

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I have found significant blind trust in AI by people I know (who will admit to using AI). The reason is these folks judge trustworthiness by CONFIDENCE LEVEL. The AI is ALWAYS VERY CONFIDENT, so they believe the AI. (also... that's how the US got into this fascist mess, IMHO... that, and our unfortunate racism).
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@ai6yr ah. maybe that's why I'm so resistant to it. I don't trust people that are always confident. lol.
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「 future ape 」
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@ai6yr
I love this paragraph from AWS's own docs.

aws.amazon.com/what-is/retriev…

You can think of the Large Language Model as an over-enthusiastic new employee who refuses to stay informed with current events but will always answer every question with absolute confidence.

What is RAG? - Retrieval-Augmented Generation AI Explained - AWS

What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), how and why businesses use RAG AI, and how to use RAG with AWS.
Amazon Web Services, Inc.
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