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When World War II segued into the Cold War and the American dream deflated a half-size, a dull-gray patina settled over cities across the U.S. As the urban landscape shifted and swelled, these changes crept into the collective psyche via the silver screen and a cinematic genre termed "film noir." Employing dramatic use of shadow, night scenes, and voice-overs--as well as frequent shots of jagged skylines, dark street corners, and hidden crannies--the style revealed the underside of American life struggling to be heard amidst the existential clamor in the streets. In Somewhere in the Night: Film Noir and the American City, novelist and poet Nicholas Christopher uses the city as a vehicle for exploring the world of film noir, treating the urban setting more like a universal character than a mere backdrop for human action. Alluding to pop culture, literature, bits of history, sociology, and, of course, countless films from the past 50 years, Christopher examines the genre and its history in an entertaining and imaginative style that flows like a seamlessly edited film.
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Film noir is more than a cinematic genre. It is an essential aspect of American culture. Along with the cowboy of the Wild West, the denizen of the film noir city is at the very center of our mythological iconography. Described as the style of an anxious victor, film noir began during the post-war period, a strange time of hope and optimism mixed with fear and even paranoia. The shadow of this rich and powerful cinematic style can now be seen in virtually every artistic medium. The spectacular success of recent neo-film noirs is only the tip of an iceberg. In the dead-on, nocturnal jazz of Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, the chilled urban landscapes of Edward Hopper, and postwar literary fiction from Nelson Algren and William S. Burroughs to pulp masters like Horace McCoy, we find an unsettling recognition of the dark hollowness beneath the surface of the American Dream.
Acclaimed novelist and poet Nicholas Christopher explores the cultural identity of film noir in a seamless, elegant, and enchanting work of literary prose. Examining virtually the entire catalogue of film noir, Christopher identifies the central motif as the urban labyrinth, a place infested with psychosis, anxiety, and existential dread in which the noir hero embarks on a dangerously illuminating quest. With acute sensitivity, he shows how technical devices such as lighting, voice over, and editing tempo are deployed to create the film noir world. Somewhere in the Night guides us through the architecture of this imaginary world, be it shot in New York or Los Angeles, relating its elements to the ancient cultural archetypes that prefigure it. Finally, Christopher builds an explanation of why film noir not only lives on but is currently enjoying a renaissance.
Somewhere in the Night can be appreciated as a lucid introduction to a fundamental style of American culture, and also as a guide to film noir's heyday. Ultimately, though, as the work of a bold talent adeptly manipulating poetic cadence and metaphor, it is itself a superb aesthetic artifact.
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Elaborate Exploration of Classic Noir's Urban Jungle........2004-12-16
"Somewhere in the Night" is a treatise on film noir focusing on the characteristics of the post-WWII urban environment which spawned and defined the style. Novelist and poet Nicholas Christopher draws on a wider variety of sources to explain film noir than most film theorists do, including social pundits, historians, artists, and film critics. The discussion of film noir's influences goes so far beyond the traditional expressionism and post-War conditions that the connection is sometimes dubious, but always interesting. "Somewhere in the Night" almost overlooks the first 5 or so years of film noir, picking it up as the style peaks, in the mid-1940s. Each of the book's 8 chapters discusses a characteristic of the Noir City, and most include in-depth analysis of a few films that exemplify that quality. Most discussion is of classic film noir until the last chapter, which is dedicated to neo-noir. Readers will benefit from having some knowledge of film noir theory and history before embarking on this book, since the author presents an elaborate and personal picture of the social circumstances into which film noir emerged but doesn't cover the basics. "Somewhere in the Night" is a thoughtful dissertation for film noir buffs, by a film noir buff. The films mentioned below are not by any means the only films discussed, but the ones which receive exhaustive treatment.
Chapter 1, "Into the Labyrinth", introduces the reader to the literal and figurative urban labyrinth, a man-made web of treachery, which the heroes of film noir are compelled to navigate. "Out of the Past" (1947) and "Kiss Me Deadly" (1955) get in-depth analysis. Chapter 2, "Night and the City", discusses how the aftermath of WWII -the fears of the nuclear age, the paranoia of the Cold War, and the disillusionment of veterans- influenced film. Chapter 3, "Postcards from the Ruins", analyses 3 films that feature Americans in devastated European cities: "Berlin Express" (1948), "The Third Man" (1949), and "Night and the City" (1950). Chapter 4, "Office Buildings and Casinos", explores the increased sense of isolation produced by technologies and the corporate "rat race", reflected in characters' gravitation to omnipresent office buildings or casinos. 3 office work films are analyzed: "Forces of Evil" (1948), "The Big Clock" (1948), and "The Blue Gardenia" (1953), as well as 4 casino films: "Dead Reckoning" (1947), "Criss Cross" (1949), and "The Shanghai Gesture" (1941), and "Gilda" (1946). Chapter 5, "Grafters, Grifters, and Tycoons", discusses money as the foundation of the noir city, manifested as artwork, gangsters, or political corruption. Films analyzed are "The Street with No Name" (1948), "T-Men" (1947), "The Set-Up" (1949), and "Caught" (1949). Chapter 6, "The Dark Mirror: Sex, Dreams, and Psychoanalysis", talks about noir's sexual obsessions, previously not depicted in film, the femme fatale, and Freudian psychoanalysis in cinema. "Gun Crazy" (1950), "Nightmare Alley" (1947), "The Accused" (1949), and "Cat People" (1942) are analyzed. Chapter 7, "Black and White in Color", talks about the symbolic use of color in color film noir, going back to 1945's "Leave Her to Heaven". Chapter 8, "Paint It Black", is about neo-noir. The failure of re-made classic noirs and the success of original material and never-before-adapted pulp novels are discussed, with analysis of "The Usual Suspects" (1995). There are 2 Selected Filmographies in the back of the book, 1940-1959 and 1960-1997, both in alphabetical, not chronological, order.
Not Just the Usual Film Noir Suspects.......2002-12-08
This isn't the perfect book on film noir, but it is very interesting because Christopher touches on films that don't get discussed in a lot of books on film noir.
Chief among these are two Val Lewton horror films, Cat People and The Seventh Victim. It is nice to see someone discussing Lewton from a film noir perspective. Also, Christopher left me burning to see Breakdown, a 1965 film dealing with a scientist's mental crisis that he makes sound fascinating.
He also does a good job talking about more famous noirs, particularly Criss Cross, which he examines from the Dan Dureyea character's perspective. That brings a fresh approach to his discussion of this classic film noir.
This should not be anyone's first book on film noir, but it takes interesting positions and makes the reader look at things differently. Recommended for the person deeply into noir.
Livre gris.......1999-01-07
Especially in the early going, the book suffers from cloyingly pretentious prose and laborious plot summary, but eventually Christopher gets around to saying some interesting things about the genre. The book is a perfectly imperfect illustration of the difficulty in finding a middle ground between academic and popular writing. Still, worth having if only for the extensive filmography.
Customer Reviews:
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From the back...
An unparalleled Christmas! Lynn Mckinney Russell had a lot on her plate. Two new stepdaughters-one at the rebellious adolescent stage-a new baby on the way, a trainer who'd been mistreating her beloved horse, Lightning, and one new husband, whose overprotectiveness was driving her wild! Still Lynn was determined to make the best Christmas ever-till a series of harrowing "accidents" threatened to turn the festive season upside down. Lynn's lifelong cocoon of security disppeared with the cool Texas wind, and Christmas became an experience no Russell or McKinney was ever likely to forget!
In my Opinion...
We were first introduced to Lynn and Sam in 'White Lightning.' After a tough start Sam and Lynn seemed to have found love and were headed towards happily ever after. Unfortunatly, in this book real life hits. Not everything is roses in the Russell household. Allie Russell, Sam's daughter, is going through a rebellious teenage stage. Allie also seems to blame all her problems on Lynn. There is also the added stress of a new baby on the way. Sam is also having financial problems that he is keeping from Lynn. And if all that was not bad enough, there all these little accidents that seem to be happing to the Russell family and Lynn in particular. The ending has you holding your breath. It was nice to have another book on Lynn, Sam, and their growing family. It was especially sweet to have 'Little Hank' join the the McKinney-Russell clan.
Average customer rating:
- A romantic suspense that actually remembers the romance!
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A romantic suspense that actually remembers the romance!.......2000-05-05
Somewhere In The Night is a short, gripping read if you like your romances on the "gritty" side. I don't. Still, I mostly enjoyed this one because it features an easy to root for heroine and the suspense doesn't overwhelm the romance (my big peeve with the romantic suspense subgenre).
Bridgett is cursed with precognitive clairvoyance and sees glimpses of impending crime scenes. She hasn't had a vision in five years, since the night she was nearly beaten to death and raped by a vicious serial rapist. When her visions return she calls the only man who can help her -- the police officer who wasn't able to arrive in time to prevent her rape. Chad is conflicted when she calls him. He feels great guilt at his past failure but answers her call because of that guilt. They begin to work together and struggle to overcome past hurts all while trying find a killer before he strikes again.
Chad was an okay hero but he had a penchant for walking away from emotional entanglements that really rubbed me the wrong way. And, his excuse of being "a confirmed bachelor" was annoying in the extreme and made me groan aloud. He grows up but it takes too long and poor Bridgett has enough to deal with without adding in his adolescent behavior. Still, this was a decent read and should satisfy fans looking for a suspenseful romance.
I gave this one a B- at All About Romance.
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- Not much more than a writing exercise...
- An honorable attempt but...
- Somewhere in the Night
- Good collection of gay horror stories
- not worth your money or time to read
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Not much more than a writing exercise..........2000-11-25
While I appreciate the attempts to entertain, these were not much more than empty story lines and characters which failed to entice me into wanting to know more about them.
An honorable attempt but..........2000-10-06
McMahan makes a valiant attempt in this collection of gay-themed horror stories, but the results are mixed. At times he turns phrases nicely and presents us with vivid images, but his insistence on using the present tense in all but two of the stories is irritating, distracting, and unnecessary. Reading fiction written in present tense always makes me feel like I'm on a tugboat on storm-tossed waters. I get confused and a bit dizzy.
"Johnny Two-Face", about a ghoulish Halloween party, is just silly, and "This Apartment Possessed" turns out to be a mess. Still the title tale is impressive, with its moral conundrum that must always be at the heart of successful horror fiction. Here Andrew, the protagonist, a young vampire, reflects on his ability to bestow immortality on his victims. Andrew returns in "Hell is for Children", but only a dolt would not be able to figure out who the decapitator is in the first few pages. "Fantasyland" is probably the best story in the collection. Its theme, of escape from adversity through imagination, is familiar enough, but McMahan shows some skill in demarcating reality and fantasy.
Somewhere in the Night.......2000-09-24
Well, if it bothers you - Andrew is a gay, 20 something vampire. If it doesn't, you'll find this book a lot of fun to read - I especially enjoyed the 2 Andrew stories and have also bought the other related books. Not all of the stories are as much fun - but all were worth reading. I have purchased more than one copy and have given a few to friends.
Good collection of gay horror stories.......1999-08-29
I really enjoyed this book. The stories were diverse, from horrifying to lighthearted, and well thought out. One of the stories here provides the basis for his later book "Vampires Anonymous"
not worth your money or time to read.......1999-06-11
I THINK THIS IS THE WORST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ IN MY LIFE.MR MCMAHAN NEEDS TO DO US ALL A FAVOR AND FIND A DAY TIME JOB.
Book Description
Warped Book was inspired by a love for music and fond recollections of past Vans Warped Tours. From its humble beginnings in 1995, when it was fueled exclusively on beer and belief, to its current status as America's largest and most established punk rock festival, the Warped Book: Tales of freedom and Psychotic Ambition is a celebration of an exciting lifestyle.
The book features Warped facts, road stories from bands, interviews with Pennywise, Rancid, NOFX, Vandals, Flogging Molly and Ice T among others, as well as behind-the-scenes photos and other memorabilia collected during the past seven years of Vans Warped Tours.
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These 60 complete games, annotated throughout, emphasize the Cuban master's elegant, classic, accurate, lethal endgame play against Alekhine, Lasker, Marshall, Nimzowitsch, Réti, the best. Here are real games from match and tournament play, with endings that seem like long-contemplated works of art.
Customer Reviews:
outstanding engame book.......2007-06-17
Chernev chooses excellent games from the wonderful endgame wizard, Capablanca. Chernev is very good at explaining the strategy and tactics in each endgame.
The Best Textbook on Non-Textbook Endings I have yet seen.......2006-05-09
In another review, I said that Essential Chess Endings by GM James Howell is the best endgame book on what could be termed "textbook" endgames: King and Pawn, Rook endings from Rook vs. Pawn through Rook and Pawn (with several pawns on both sides), minor piece endings, queen endings, etc. Howell explains the basics of these better than any book I am aware of. However, as we all know, endgames most of the time have many complex elements to them that these "pure" examples do not. Our knowledge of, say, how to achieve/win the Lucena Position does not help us directly because the position at hand is a long way from getting to that point!
Chernev's genius in his work on Capablanca's endings is that through the selected examples (which invariably contain 3 or 4 pieces per side with several pawns each) and his explanations of them, the average player can see how to orient himself in complex endgames. Yes, Chernev is WAY too effusive with his praise for Capablanca, but the book is outstanding. The work gives, in exhaustive detail, the planning that enables Capablanca to turn miniscule advantages into wins. It is true that the opponents he played were often not the best of Capa's peers, but they were certainly strong enough to consistently play plausible moves, which makes it better for us to learn from.
This book provides ample evidence of the fact that, as the old quote goes, "Capablanca played with a view to the endgame." I am now convinced that this was undoubtedly true. No wonder Capablanca was considered invincible until his match with Alekhine: his ability to again and again badly outplay his peers in the endgame is frightening. CAPABLANCA'S BEST CHESS ENDINGS has made me a believer in Capablanca (never a favorite of mine): if he were alive today, he would certainly be Elo 2700+, because he would pound all the 2500s-2600s in the endgame so terribly.
With the possible exceptions of Botvinnik and Smyslov, it seems to me that every World Champion after Capablanca was stronger in the middlegame than in the endgame (this is of course not to say that they are weak endgame players!), whether boa constrictors like Petrosian or Karpov, or terrifying attackers like Tal or Kasparov. Spassky and Fischer were universal players, but were at their most dangerous in the middlegame. Chess at the top has become so complicated that maybe there will never be a Champion who wins as Capablanca did. But I, as a mere 1800 player, have noticed that since going through some of this book, I have been able to avoid complications, keep better control of my games, and squeeze MY peers into submission. None of us are World Champions, but by having this book and your opponents maybe not having it, you have a great chance to straight outplay them in the end. There is great scope to play a "Capablanca-type" game against your peers and win without slashing attacks!
When I went to Foxwoods in April, this is the only book I took with me. I went through I think 5 or 6 games before Round 1 and suddenly...I started playing with a view to the endgame. I have managed to keep this up (I went +3=2-1 there and am 3-0 with two games left in my current one-game-a-week tournament). This book has FINALLY given me the confidence to expect victory when up a pawn in the endgame! You won't become Capablanca after reading this book, but you CAN start to play with an eye towards the endgame even in the opening! I'm sorry if this sounds obvious to the stronger players reading this review...I am only 1800...
Good luck!
Good Examples but bad analysis.......2006-02-06
Capablanca is one of my favorite players and I love his endings. However, Chernev analysis does not do them justice. Sometimes Chernev uses endgame examples in which the endgame is already over and in others Chernevs analysis of why Capablanca won and what moves won it for him are way off. In the books defense it is an entertaining read.
Ok- apparently people want examples of what I am saying...
On page 170 of my copy of the book (Ending 40) after move 17, Chernev says "... White has succeeded in maintaining the initiative, and the position is somewhat in his favor. His King Rook attacks a pawn near the enemy King, and this attack can be intensified by doubling Rooks on the Knight file. ...".
The position Chernev is talking about is a dynamically equal position. play the position against a friend or have fritz analyze it... the postion is roughly equal. Then for move 18. Be4 Bc6,
Chernev says "The only defence as 18 ... b7-b6 is met by 19 a2-a4 and 20 a4-a5, bringing all whites forces into play."
This analysis is completely wrong! 18 ... b6 was the best move and 18 ... Bc6 was a mistake that created more pawn islands for black for white to exploit. In most cases black can respond to a5 with b5 with good play.
If this was the only example in the book it would not be a big deal but the book is littered with such stuff. But like I said before... Chernev's writing style is very entertaining and he does pick some good Capablnca games.
Obviously Capa is Chernev's chess hero... ;-).......2005-02-24
Capa had many chess masterpieces. When Chernev chose 60 games to summarize Capa's endgame skills, they must be very clear and instructive. Many GMs agreed that Capa is a master of positional chess and an endgame artist. He made the games so "simple" (after we see how the games unfolded) that they look "magical". There were many endgames that he saw so deep (and intuitively) that during the transitional phase his opponents thought they got the upperhand. Then a few more actual moves into the endings, they realized that they had been outplayed (see the games of Marshall and Tartakover). His positional understanding was ahead of his opponents' time. He placed his pieces at the most optimal squares that when the game was transferred into the ending, either he had won some material, or his strong position could force a trade to his favor, or his attack was so strong that his opponent had to give up something. This gave us his masterful endgame technique. This book actually has Capa's full games. Chernev gave explanations for the whole games, however displayed a break or transition where the games entered the ending phases.
After many Chernev's books, it is obvious that Capa is his chess hero (from Golden Dozen, Most Instructive and Logical Chess...) Compared this book to his others, I noticed three improvements (actually 2 1/2, ;-)). First the book is organized in chronological order (Surprise!); so I could learn how progressively Capa's technique changed (of course, it also depended on how strong his opponents were.) Second, there is an index to show what types of endings his games were. It's good for reference. And last, finally Chernev used the algebraic notation! However, he still used the long algebraic way (Ng1-f3) instead of the short one (Nf3). (I guessed, evolution takes many steps to perfect, ;-). Excuse me, master Chernev, you're still one of my favorite authors.)
This book gave actual games, so it's very practical. It prepares and directs intermediate level (like myself) what to look for and how to drive the game into similar positions. This book is published by Dover, therefore the price is very reasonable.
My Favorite Book on Endgame Play!.......2005-02-02
Capablanca had the cleanest, clearest style of play. He is one of the finest endgame players in history. His clean style makes it easy to learn from his games.
I think if you're going to read only one book to improve your endgame play, this is the book! I found that I enjoyed the games, not only because it helped me improve, but also because Capablanca's games were so beautiful-- they are truly artistic.
If you want a regimen to improve your endgame play, I would recommend:
"Essential Chess Endings", by Jeremy Silman-- an excellent primer
"Practical Chess Endings", by Irving Chernev (a series of puzzles-- a very practical way to improve your play. Working through this book would be an excellent way to internalize the lessons learned in "Capablanca's Best Chess Endings"
"Endgame Strategy", by Shereshevsky.
Good luck!
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Printed in Yugoslavia. Tiltle in English & I believe Russian
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Salespeople hate to read. That's why Little Red Book of Selling is short, sweet, and to the point. It's packed with answers that people are searching for in order to help them make sales for the moment--and the rest of their lives.
Customer Reviews:
12.5 selling principles.......2007-10-01
I give Jeffrey Gitmor's Little Book of Selling 5+ stars for its content and breadth of coverage. I take away half a star because some materials are overwritten and too repetitive. In audio format the presentation would probably help the reader remember the message; in the current written format it is distracting. Even so, and without a reservation, I recommend this book to all sales people, especially sellers of knowledge. The 12.5 principles of selling are articulated well, and I plan to re-read this book.
Amavilah, Author
Modeling Determinants of Income in Embedded Economies
ISBN: 1600210465
For everyone!.......2007-09-10
I just ordered this book after taking it out from the library. I had bought "The Sales Bible" from a used book store. My college age son picked it up and studied it on his own this summer.
There is so much wisdom here, especially for college kids, as well aseveryone. I had been looking for the heir to Carnegie, Hill and Nightingale for practical ideas in doing business. This man delivers-with concrete suggestions. As we now possibly head into a recession, these techniques will be all that more important whether you're in sales or not. I also recommend his other books on networking, attitude and sales answers.
There are very few good business authors out there. This is one of them.
Necessary Evil.......2007-09-04
This book is a must for Sales. It is a necessary evil to follow Gitomer's instruction or it will be to your own detriment.
Absolutely one of the Best Reads in its Genre!.......2007-08-30
I enjoyed Mr. Gitomer's book. It can be an excellent reference source for those with high -sales self esteems (the "I know it alls") as well as those on the opposite end of the spectrum. What is refreshing about this "Little Red Book of Selling" is that it, like its author, is straightforward and delivers on all its promises.
Quincy Jones, while producing one of his greatest hits, "We Are The World", placed a sign on the door for participating stars which said: "Leave your egos at the door". Before reading this book, this advice could apply to potential readers. Because of commissions, bonuses, promotions, etc, some people are reluctant to admit shortcomings.
If they do not know something, they pretend that they do. If you can check your ego, I encourage opening this little red door. Inside you will find a wealth of detailed information ... covering all phases of any selling situation. I have been there, done that, and plan on returning. I strongly urge you to do the same. Tell the author, Reggie sent you!
Listen to Jeff!.......2007-08-17
I am very pleased with this book. Jeff Gitomer has provided some fresh ideas that, if used, can really improve your sales career. I especially agree with his emphasis on humor. You must infuse humor into your sales efforts. As Jeff states it, "If you don't use humor, you will lose to someone who does." Make yourself likable to your prospects.
Take the time to read this book.
Customer Reviews:
12.5 selling principles.......2007-10-01
I give Jeffrey Gitmor's Little Book of Selling 5+ stars for its content and breadth of coverage. I take away half a star because some materials are overwritten and too repetitive. In audio format the presentation would probably help the reader remember the message; in the current written format it is distracting. Even so, and without a reservation, I recommend this book to all sales people, especially sellers of knowledge. The 12.5 principles of selling are articulated well, and I plan to re-read this book.
Amavilah, Author
Modeling Determinants of Income in Embedded Economies
ISBN: 1600210465
For everyone!.......2007-09-10
I just ordered this book after taking it out from the library. I had bought "The Sales Bible" from a used book store. My college age son picked it up and studied it on his own this summer.
There is so much wisdom here, especially for college kids, as well aseveryone. I had been looking for the heir to Carnegie, Hill and Nightingale for practical ideas in doing business. This man delivers-with concrete suggestions. As we now possibly head into a recession, these techniques will be all that more important whether you're in sales or not. I also recommend his other books on networking, attitude and sales answers.
There are very few good business authors out there. This is one of them.
Necessary Evil.......2007-09-04
This book is a must for Sales. It is a necessary evil to follow Gitomer's instruction or it will be to your own detriment.
Absolutely one of the Best Reads in its Genre!.......2007-08-30
I enjoyed Mr. Gitomer's book. It can be an excellent reference source for those with high -sales self esteems (the "I know it alls") as well as those on the opposite end of the spectrum. What is refreshing about this "Little Red Book of Selling" is that it, like its author, is straightforward and delivers on all its promises.
Quincy Jones, while producing one of his greatest hits, "We Are The World", placed a sign on the door for participating stars which said: "Leave your egos at the door". Before reading this book, this advice could apply to potential readers. Because of commissions, bonuses, promotions, etc, some people are reluctant to admit shortcomings.
If they do not know something, they pretend that they do. If you can check your ego, I encourage opening this little red door. Inside you will find a wealth of detailed information ... covering all phases of any selling situation. I have been there, done that, and plan on returning. I strongly urge you to do the same. Tell the author, Reggie sent you!
Listen to Jeff!.......2007-08-17
I am very pleased with this book. Jeff Gitomer has provided some fresh ideas that, if used, can really improve your sales career. I especially agree with his emphasis on humor. You must infuse humor into your sales efforts. As Jeff states it, "If you don't use humor, you will lose to someone who does." Make yourself likable to your prospects.
Take the time to read this book.
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