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Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Renew Their Vows in Paris!
Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon celebrate their fourth anniversary in France! Check out more pics of Hollywood's tightest twosomes
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Hot shoe adapter for Sony NEX-5 and NEX-5N gets the hands-on treatment
The Sony NEX-7 we reviewed last month is the only cam from the NEX line to include a hot shoe for attaching an external flash, but NEX Proshop just introduced an unofficial workaround for the NEX-5N and NEX-5, a hot shoe adapter that will ship for $79.99. Engadget Chinese got to handle a unit and gave it a spin on the NEX-5N. In addition to allowing for an external flash, the adapter lets you automatically sync with the internal one, with the recommended max shutter speed being 1/ 250s. Our sister site's hands-on version didn't allow for tightening the screw position with a coin, which resulted in the adapter coming a bit loose -- so perhaps this isn't the exact model that will ship. Hop on over to the original post for more photos.
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Demi Lovato Announces Summer Tour Dates
North American jaunt kicks off in June and wraps up at the beginning of September.
By Jocelyn Vena
Demi Lovato
Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images
Demi Lovato is ready to give your heart a break on her just-announced summer tour. The Unbroken singer will take her act on the road beginning in June.
The trek will kick off on June 12 in California, before circling around the country for 21 dates with stops in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Boston and one stop in Toronto, Canada. The tour will run through the summer, wrapping up on September 1 in Salem, Oregon.
Lovato hit the road last fall to promote the album. That smaller Stateside tour was featured in her MTV documentary, "Stay Strong." She also recently completed a tour in South America. This time around, Lovato is expected to bring Hot Chelle Rae and Owl City with her.
"Skyscraper" just went platinum, celebrating sales of more than one million since its July release. She recently dropped the album's second single, "Give Your Heart a Break," as well as the music video earlier this month.
While Lovato has been open about her personal struggles, she didn't want this album to be exclusively about them. "I didn't want to come out with this depressing album. I think it's important that I kept a lot of my heart open on the album because I talked about my personal issues," she told MTV News. "But I also had some fun dance songs on there for people to enjoy."
Demi's summer tour dates, according to her label:
»6/12 - Del Mar, CA @ The Del Mar Fairgrounds
»6/22 - Holmdel, NJ @ The PNC Bank Arts Center
»6/23 - Hershey, PA @ Star Pavilion at Hersheypark Stadium
»6/24 - Vienna, VA @ Filene Center at Wolf Trap
»6/26 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
»6/30 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino
»7/1 - Canandaigua, NY @ Constellation Brands - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center
»7/3 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
»7/5 - Boston, MA @ Bank of America Pavilion
»7/6 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
»7/12 - Salt Lake City, UT @ EnergySolutions Arena
»7/13 - Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre
»7/14 - Las Vegas, NV @ Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino - Theatre for Performing Arts
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»7/17 - San Jose, CA @ San Jose Event Center
»7/18 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
»8/4 - Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival
»8/11 - Springfield, IL @ Illinois State Fair
»8/27 - Essex Junction, VT @ Champlain Valley Exposition
»8/30 - Monroe, WA @ Evergreen State Fair
»9/1 - Salem, OR @ Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion
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'Fifty Shades Of Grey': What's In It For 'Hunger Games' Fans?
As the E.L. James novel bumps the dystopian drama from the top of the bestseller list, we ask a few of Panem's faithful if fans should give it a read.
By Amy Wilkinson
Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth in "Hunger Games"
Photo: Lions Gate
Katniss Everdeen and her trusty bow and arrow can no longer fend off Christian Grey and his punishing whips — "Fifty Shades of Grey" has bumped "The Hunger Games" from its #1 perch on USA Today's bestseller list. And it's a contentious battle, to be sure. Seven of the top 10 are dominated by the various series installments by "Grey" author E.L. James and "Hunger Games" author Suzanne Collins.
It probably goes without saying that the content of these two sagas couldn't be more different: "The Hunger Games" is a teen novel chronicling a young heroine's fight for survival in a televised death match against 23 other kids, while "Fifty Shades of Grey" is an erotically charged page-turner detailing the sexcapades of a billionaire and his young paramour. Yet, both have managed to capture the attention of publishers, producers and pop-culture pundits.
While "The Hunger Games" was busy dominating the box office to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars, Universal Pictures and Focus Features (perhaps inspired by Lionsgate's success with the book-to-film adaptation) snatched up the film rights to James' buzzy novel for an undisclosed sum. A few weeks later, the English author was named to Time 's 100 Most Influential People in the World list.
Full disclosure: I've been hesitant to pick up "Fifty Shades of Grey" owning to its "Twilight" fanfic roots and "mommy porn" reputation, but as someone who writes about both books and films, I'll eventually need to become familiar with the life and times of Christian Grey — for purely professional reasons, of course. But is there anything in it for "Hunger Games" fans looking for another high-profile novel to devour? I asked a few of Panem's faithful.
"I haven't actually read 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' but I confess that way back in the day, when it was called 'Master of the Universe' and was posted for free online as 'Twilight' fan fiction, I did read it," said Hunger Games Examiner's Sara Gundell. "It is a dirty, dirty story — but hey, sometimes filthy fan fiction is fun to read. And while there is plenty of 'Hunger Games' fan fiction online (and plenty of it is also dirty), I'm not sure 'Fifty Shades of Grey' will appeal to most fans of 'The Hunger Games' based on what attracted them to that series. There isn't really any way to compare the two. They don't have similar themes, and the characters don't share any similar traits. They really are nothing alike. That doesn't mean some 'Hunger Games' fans won't enjoy it, but I can't see it having any sort of universal, crossover appeal. They just don't have anything in common, really."
For MTV News staffer Christina Garibaldi, the saucy series served as a palate cleanser after the death and destruction of the dystopian drama.
"As a reader of both 'The Hunger Games' and 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' I have to admit I'm a huge fan of both," she said. "Both stories have taken their audiences by storm, but keep in mind that 'Fifty Shades of Grey' does skew a little older and to women, while 'Hunger Games' seems to please both male and female readers. Yet, if you are anything like me and enjoy mixing up your reading between love stories and action novels, then pick up both books! You will not be disappointed."
Then there's The Hob's Megan Scott, who says she sees at least one (tongue firmly in cheek) similarity: hunger.
"I have been sucked into the 'Fifty Shades' vortex and am enjoying it immensely," she said. "Anything that is getting a lot of hype and is considered controversial I'll pick up. There really is nothing that really comes to mind that would intrigue an "HG" fan other than the common theme of hunger, but let's face it, Christian Grey's hunger is the different sort."
Consensus: While the two best-selling series share very little in common thematically, odds are in your favor that "Grey" may be as hard to put down as "The Hunger Games."
Have you read or do you plan to read "Fifty Shades of Grey"? Sound off in the comments below and tweet me @amymwilk with your thoughts and suggestions for future columns!
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+ 'Hunger Games' Postmortem: Five Lessons For 'Catching Fire'
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Minimize Exposure to Toxic Nail Polish Ingredients
Although the state of California this week reported finding a "toxic trio" of ingredients in some inaccurately labeled nail polishes, there's no need to give up those mani-pedis in the name of health.
"Manufacturers have broken the level of trust with the public and with the nail salon community," said Julia Liou, co-founder of the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, Tuesday before appearing with state officials to discuss the findings of the report.
"No one can trust the labels," Liou said. The report said that some nail polish manufacturers are making claims on their product labels to be free of the "toxic trio" of chemicals linked to cancer, asthma and birth defects, even though state testing of 25 products in some cases detected them.
While accepting that some labeling may be unreliable and could be improved, consumers who want painted nails also should think about where they're having their nails done. Air quality inside a salon is important no matter how often patrons come in. It's even more important to the thousands of licensed manicurists -- 121,000 in California alone -- who may breathe chemical fumes 10 hours a day, seven days a week, said Liou, a public health administrator at Asian Health Services in Oakland, who is among advocates pressing for better ventilation to dissipate the concentrated chemical vapors.
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Young Girls Getting Facials, Blowouts, Manicures Watch VideoIn its "Safer Nail Salons," report, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control tested 25 randomly selected nail polishes and thinners for three common chemicals that make nail lacquers shiny, quick-drying and flexible.
One of the three toxins, the aromatic solvent toluene, can irritate the eyes, throat and lungs, damage the nervous system and potentially harm an unborn child. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which keeps polish from becoming brittle, also can cause reproductive harm. Formaldehyde, a nail hardener also used in a wide variety of products including air fresheners and the Brazilian Blowout hair straightener, is a known carcinogen.
Tests found toluene in 10 of a dozen products labeled toluene-free, and also identified at least one member of the toxic trio in five of seven products labeled as "three-free."
Despite the chemical exposures inherent in applying base coats, color, top coats and nail-hardeners to fingernails and toenails in the name of beauty, here are some ways to reduce health risks.
Consider water-based polishes like those made by Acquarella, which don't give off fumes, instead of solvent-based polishes, said Stacy Malkan, co-founder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
"I use it and it doesn't smell, which is a novelty," Malkan said.
Try brands like OPI and Sally Hansen, which have made concerted efforts to eliminate the most toxic chemicals from their nail polishes since the European Union banned the use of DBP in cosmetics in 2004 and a 2006 public campaign put pressure on the $6 billion nail care products industry to make formula changes, said Lisa Archer, director of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
"Clearly, it's possible to make a safer product," Archer said.
Keep children and toddlers out of nail salons. "Minimizing any exposure for kids is important, because that's when they're most vulnerable to the harmful effects of some of these chemicals," Malkan said.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
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Cannondale Mountain Bikes Are Bikes That Anyone Would Be ...
Off road bicycles or mountain bikes are designed to be ridden over rough terrain and uneven trails. They are designed and engineered so that they can stand up to the tremendous shocks and stresses the bike run into on these surfaces. That means it is important to have a good bike if you want it to last very long. Cannondale mountain bikes are definitely built to those high standards.
One of the things that has made it easier to handle these bikes on the rough terrains is front and rear suspension bikes which have become the norm these days. They also provide better shock capability and therefore more comfort. These bikes also utilize wider tires for proper surface contact is therefore better traction.
This makes them not only good for general trekking but also for racing and competitive reasons.
Cannondale?s Jekyll series bikes come with some great options that enable a rider to handle different styles of riding.
The RT 2 dual shock system along with a progressive link ratio make it an extremely capable and trustworthy bike when it comes to handling tracks and trails as well as some down-hills.Cannondale has been a key leader in bicycle innovation since the 1980s as they developed lightweight yet strong aluminum frames. They further solidified their role during the 1990s with their inventive suspension technologies. They introduced the Delta V in the early 90s, but the Super V model was the one that proved a full-suspension bike could compete with any of the best bikes being sold. The Jekyll model has continued Cannondale's heritage as a top bike manufacturer.
The foundation of this mountain bike is the Jekyll?s aluminum frame.
The frame employs a single pivot design which provides more rigidity and increased pedaling efficiency along with better handling.? It is seen as better than the multiple pivot and linkages designs. The mainframe and swing arm are linked by a Fox Float air shock which provides 4.5? of travel at the rear wheel.They also have the Jekyll Carbon 1 and 2. These bikes use exactly the fundamental elements and the suspension is highly adjustability. The drivetrain, brakes and wheels are slightly different in order to gain a more competitive price.
Cannondale Jekyll mountain bikes are in Cannondale's fleet of go-anywhere, ride-anything, all-in-one mountain superbikes. They can climb like you're riding a XC bike yet descend like a downhill rig. It also breaks the rules for long travel trail bikes.
People at Cannondale say "Speed is Our Friend". They say that those four words convey their commitment to making lightning-fast bikes with unmatched speed. The combined insights of riders and staff are used in the development process to turn out technologically superior products. They say their passion is to be the absolute best bicycle company in the world. They care about their customers, suppliers, and each other and are continuously trying to improve.
There is no doubt that Cannondale mountain bikes are bikes that anyone would be proud to ride and for all the right reasons.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Home Improvement | Painting New Life Into Old Lighting Fixtures ...
?Updating Lighting Fixtures With Paint Instead of Replacing
With the current economic crisis striking millions of American homes nationwide, the last thing that many of us can afford to do is replace old lighting fixtures. Instead of spending money on fixtures, you want to add as much as possible to the things that matter most when you remodel, such as furniture, paint, and accessories. Updating fixtures with paint instead of replacing them is a great way to save money on one project, so that you have more for others. There are a few different reasons...
?Your Weekend Project Creating a Colorful Canvas Painting
Our need to express ourselves is as old as man's history. From the earliest known cave paintings to the most modern abstract canvas paintings of a growing number of expressionist painters, the fascination for this particular art form has proven how much we crave the opportunity to find a creative outlet. While most of us are not professional artists, we can still indulge in this activity and have fun while doing it. It may seem that you have to master a number of bewildering concepts in order...
?How to Choose Lighting Choices
Entering a room, the eye is drawn on accents like a painting hung on a wall, the carpeting, or a large vase. The different design elements add an immediate ambience to the space. That is how we classify that an area has a country modern or classic decor scheme. Other than the furnishings and design pieces, another necessary element which helps to set the mood is lighting choices. With proper lighting, we can transform any space into an inviting and relaxed place using soft lights, or lend it an...
?How To Prepare Different Surfaces For Painting
The discovery of the existence of the so-called Lascaux cave paintings in France in 1940 has proven that man's need to express himself through art has long been with us since the ancient times. A passion for painting has been imprinted into the human soul even at that early stage of our development. It is therefore unsurprising that our fascination for paintings has not waned over the years. Part of this cultural evolution includes the ever growing demand to hang paintings on our walls as an...
?Any Homeowner Can Put in a Suspended Ceiling System
When redesigning a room with ugly, beam ceilings, a suspended ceiling is a popular choice. Using a suspended ceiling to camouflage basement beams, pipes and duct work is an excellent choice. A suspended ceiling is much easier to install than drywall if you are remodeling on your own. In fact, a lot of homeowners can easily install a suspended ceiling in their basement as a weekend home improvement project. Discovering the Right Suspended Ceiling System There are quite a selection of suspended...
?Five Reasons Why People Love Oil Paintings
It is in our innate nature to appreciate art and its beauty. Some even collect works of their favorite artist. Oil painting is one of the most amazing artwork. An artist allocates tremendous amount of time in order to complete one artwork. He has to translate the image in his imagination through the strokes of his brush. Its value is high because of the time and effort he puts in his masterpiece. If you are wondering why many love to hang an expensive canvas oil painting on their wall, here...
?How to Paint a Window Like a Professional
Painting a window seems like a relatively easy task, but for anyone who has accidentally painted a window shut, they know it is sometimes not as easy as it looks. There are tips and tricks to painting a window that will make the process run smoother. Learn how to paint a window like a professional by following the simple steps below. 1. Materials A painting job is only as good as the tools used to complete it. For a professional looking job it is important to have the following materials: A...
?Modern Styled Bedrooms A Balance Between Style And Function
Some people have a problem deciding which of these two interior decorating elements to prioritize?style or function. But this is not a dilemma with contemporary style because this kind of design strives to achieve a perfect balance between the two. This means that when decorating rooms in the house like the bedroom for example, it is not difficult to achieve making your favorite room sleek, stylish, inviting and comfortable. At the same time, you should only retain furniture that are...
?The Art of Painting With Smoke
Most of us have dabbled in painting a few times in our lives. One of the most crucial ideas that can guide us through this relaxing hobby has to do with selecting the medium and the technique with which you want to use when performing this activity. Traditionally, painting involves a canvas or any other flat surface upon which the image will be painted; it also involves the right medium that shall be used to paint the image. You are probably most familiar with the most common mediums that are...
?Tips For Renters How to Add Color to Your Home Without Painting the Walls
Having our own place is a dream most of us entertain. We strive and work hard to be able to obtain our own place under the sun-literally and figuratively. While buying a house remains to be the best option, most people are unfortunately stuck in the middle ground between living with our parents and being able to buy their own property. That middle ground is occupied by renters who, in one way or another, have encountered difficulties from restrictive apartment rules. Renting is not bad per se....
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Important Home Improvement Information
When hiring someone to perform home improvement work on your residence, do not pay cash. Always pay by either check or credit card; you will have a documented trail showing that your contractor has been paid. If you pay cash, it could become your word against his word, and you won't have any proof that you followed through with payment.
Always make sure your air conditioner filters are clean and are replaced regularly. When the filters for your AC are dirty, the airflow is restricted. This causes your AC unit to use more energy, driving up the cost of your energy bill. Therefore, keeping filters clean ensures you enjoy a reduction in your monthly energy expense.
Create space in a cramped bathroom. Build floor-to-ceiling cabinets, and store similar items in baskets. This avoids any clutter on the countertop. A corner storage unit in your shower is perfect for holding shampoo, conditioner and any other items you may need. A great tip for creating space is to get rid of everything that isn't used on a regular basis. This can include out of date medications in your medicine cabinet or beauty products that you tried and didn't like. By clearing these out, you will have plenty of room for things that you actually use!
A great home improvement to make is to add French doors or sliding glass doors. Not only do these doors allow more light inside, but they really can open up an area and make it seem larger. The view of the outdoors increases the apparent volume of the room and modern energy-efficient doors save on heating and cooling costs.
Do not get too personal. When you over-personalize your home to fit the way you want it to look, it is very doubtful that you will be able to recover your investments once you attempt to sell your home. Opt instead for a timeless look that you still enjoy, and you will quickly make your money back if you have to sell.
For an unique and highly on-trend look, consider hanging flocked wallpaper on a large focal wall or in the main living area of your home or apartment. This type of wall covering adds texture, color, and style to any room, but is especially ideal for homes without children or in master bedrooms.
If your budget will allow it, opt for real wood floors instead of laminate. Although they will have the appearance of real wood, and may in fact be easier to care for and clean, they are not able to be refinished. 10 to 20 years down the road, yourself or a new owner will have to replace the floor instead of just having it refinished.
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Turkey states Syrian peace initiative dead after Syrian troops fire across border
Lebanon's government, dominated by the Shia Islamist group Hizbollah which is funded by the Assad regime, is unlikely to protest too vigorously, although the incident could prove destabilising in a country whose Sunni and Christian populations deeply resent Syrian influence.
Turkey, however, will prove much less malleable. One of the Assad regime's most implacable critics in the region, it has been vocal in its scepticism of a peace plan brokered by Kofi Annan, the UN and Arab League special envoy to Syria, that is meant to reach fruition this week.
Under the terms of the initiative, the Syrian government is meant to withdraw its troops and heavy weapons from cities and towns by today, with the rebels required to end all attacks when a full ceasefire is supposed to come into force 48 hours later.
But ever since Mr Annan announced that Syria had accepted the peace plan last Monday, the country has been convulsed by some of its worst bloodshed since the uprising against Mr Assad began a year ago.
Hundreds of people, mostly civilians but also soldiers and rebels, have been reportedly killed as government offensives launched a countrywide offensive to reclaim opposition-held territory.
More than 50 people were killed yesterday, opposition human rights groups said, including 30 civilians in an army artillery assault on al-Latmana, a town in the central province of Hama. Syrian helicopter gunships also attacked a nearby village.
A dozen soldiers were also killed in rebel attacks elsewhere in the country.
The violence of the past week has prompted a surge in the number of refugees fleeing into Turkey, which houses 25,000 Syrians in camps close to the border.
With a further 200,000 civilians displaced within Syria itself, Turkey fears the number of refugees will grow sharply despite the efforts of Mr Assad's troops to mine the borders.
In response to Turkish warnings that it will soon need international assistance, Mr Annan is due to tour some of the refugee camps today.
Turkey's deputy foreign minister, Naci Koru, said the visit would be used to make the point that the peace plan was effectively dead.
"April 10 has become void," Mr Koru said. "After Kofi Annan's visit tomorrow a new stage will start."
Turkey, which already provides sanctuary to rebel units, has previously proposed mounting a cross-border military incursion into Syria to create a buffer zone but so far has failed to win American support for the idea.
But what little leeway Mr Assad had with his Western detractors is dissipating fast after his government on Sunday backed away from its commitment to withdraw troops by Tuesday's deadline, saying it would only do so if it received a written pledge from the rebels that they would also disarm.
"Adding new conditions at this stage is totally unacceptable," Baroness Ashton, the European Union policy chief, said.
In a damning indictment that will reinforce Western outrage with the regime, Human Rights Watch said yesterday that it had documented the summary executions by pro-regime forces of at least 85 civilians, including women and children, and 16 captured rebel fighters since late 2011. The group said it believed hundreds more executions had also taken place.
"In a desperate attempt to crush the uprising, Syrian forces have executed people in cold blood, civilians and opposition fighters alike," said Ole Solvang, a researcher for the group. "They are doing it in broad daylight and in front of witnesses, evidently not concerned about any accountability for their crimes."
Amateur video footage released by opposition activists in Homs showed a man being kicked and beaten by suspected loyalist militiamen who set fire to his back before slicing open his throat with a knife. The provenance of the clip is unclear and its authenticity could not be established.
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Adding Indian Pizzazz to the Food-to-go Market ? Food and Drink ...
The food-to-go market is being given a thorough shake-up by Global Fine Foods, with the launch of its chilled Naanster range of folded naans, which contain rice and either vegetable tikka, chicken tikka or balti chicken.
Launched at the Food & Drink Expo at Birmingham?s NEC, the Naanster range is the Indian equivalent of a pie or hot wrap which, expected to retail for about ?1.99 each, can be microwaved in just two minutes.
Sales director of Global Fine Foods, Naynesh Karia, explained: ?We spent a long time developing the product as we wanted to ensure the naan bread was absolutely right. If you don?t get naan bread right it can end up like a Frisbee after being microwaved!?
Naansters have been available since 2008 in an unbranded format through foodservice outlets such as cafes and colleges, and will also be sold unbranded at the London Olympics. However, in no doubt it could also make its mark as a retail brand, Naynesh said: ?This is not a fad. We truly believe this has the possibility to be the next big thing and is here to stay.?
Based in the heart of the UK in the city of Leicester, Global Fine Foods first opened its doors for business in 1996 and is known primarily for working in the food service and own label markets, even though it does make the Bombay Curry Co range for Costco.
Yet with the company already planning extensions to the Naansters range, in addition to having had discussions with major football clubs about carrying it in food outlets at their grounds, it does seem as if the food-to-go market is being primed for an exciting and successful new brand.
Contact ? Naynesh Karia ? 01162767111 0r 07973 639 672. Emial ? info@naanster.co.uk
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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