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Pocket Tablets to roll out soon?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:20:00 -0700

Another concept to integrate both smartphones and tablets? Well, this may be interesting.

Designed by Patrick Erickson, what he calls as the Pocket Tablet, would turn your regular smartphone into a tablet.

Thanks to a new discovery, that would be made possible by the use of flexible OLED technology wherein your smartphones can be folded into your usual phone with a trick under its sleeves. This pocket tablet can fold open and spreads out into an even wider screen display revealing an instant tablet.

And just as the name implies, it will fit right in your pocket when not in use, portable enough to carry around, don't you think?

While the true tablet experience may not exactly measure up with this one, it would still be nice to have a smaller version just so.

InaTrap kills insects with a touch of class

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:18:00 -0700

Who would guess a lamp as dainty and elegant like this one is a mean killing machine when we talk about all those blood suckers or even those other annoying insects that flies around your home?

Well, this fly trap came from the makers of Acase together with Inadays to get rid off those pests and those stinking insect sprays as well.

The InaTrap works by attracting insects with its glowing led light and a photocatalyst reaction where it omits a low level of carbon dioxide just like a human's breath to fool those insects with. And so, while those insects are lured into that mesmerising light, they will be sucked down by a noisless fan and into a trap where they will be crashed and chopped into tiny little pieces. Cut the last part though because they will only be trapped and maybe just suffocate to death. Either way, you'll surely have a peaceful and dreamless sleep.

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Erythropoietin: A good source of exercise motivation

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:17:00 -0700

Fat problems? But you're too lazy to get your feet up and head out for the gym. Now there's a solution to kick up some adrenalin rush so you won't just sit around for long and perhaps even run a few marathons just by taking EPO.

Erythropoietin or known as EPO is a hormone produced from the kidneys that controls red blood cell production in a person. Athletes use this as a performance enhancing drug that increases their endurance.

In a recent study done by researchers from the University of Zurich in Switzerland, they discovered that EPO can increase the motivation to exercise as observed on three types of lab mice. One group that can produce human EPO genetically in their brains, another group were injected with EPO and the last group without it. Those with EPO showed an increase in the running performance with no increase in the red blood cells.

With this study, it would somehow work on humans as well that will stimulate activity, hence, the mood to work out the body and say goodbye to body fat in no time.

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Nintendo's Wii U: just another GamePad Controller?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:16:00 -0700

No multi-touch capabilities? This may probably be a major setback for those hoping for one but no big deal for others. As it turns out, the Nintendo's Wii U has a single-touch feature along with other several updates as well.

According to Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America president, the reason why they have incorporated a single-touch feature was that the Wii U itself already consists of button configurations, that using all your fingers would somehow feel awkward. After all, the Nintendo's Wii U is a gamepad controller that they saw one doing a two-screen thing.

Nonetheless, the Wii U GamePad Controller consists of other awesome features too. Along with their tagline 'Removing the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world', definitely shows a lot of possibilites. The Nintendo's Wii U has a 10.5"W, a 6.2-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD touch screen, a sensor chip and camera on top with a Near Field Communication. Also includes motion control, rumble features and stylus. It is also packed with IBM Power-based multicore processor, AMD Radeon-based HD GPU. It supports SD memory cards and external USB drives, including support up to four Wii Remote controllers. It comes in black and white.

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Seagate Backup Plus just a click away to saving files on FB and Flicker

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:51:00 -0700

As most HDDs work as a storage device for any computer data or files, Seagate uncovers its new portable external hard drive that is more than just what it's called.

The Seagate Backup Plus is the first ever portable hard drive to be able to sync with social networks like the Facebook and Flicker. It works two ways by saving your data in it while automatically creates a back up file on your social network accounts and saves there as well. And so, you will have peace of mind knowing that all your important files and no FB photos of yours will be lost.

Preloaded with Seagate’s Dashboard 2.0 software, it includes a protection function that can give you options on how you want your files to be backed up. Like, if you decide to have a complete backup on all your data, or maybe you just want a few selected photos and videos, you can do this too. On the other hand, you can also have it continuously run and back up everything just to be sure you wouldn't lose a thing.

The 2.5 portable Backup plus comes in blue, red, black and silver with a 500GB to 1TB capacity and the price ranges from around $120 up to $250 as the storage capacity increases.

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iOS 6 comes packed with goodies

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:51:00 -0700

At the Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, the new iOS 6 is uncovered with hundreds of cool updates that will surely make a yummy treat for your iPhones and iPads.

To name a few of the most anticipated features is the famous Siri, who is more brilliant than ever. From the five languages that she speaks, now she can do fifteen others. She's into sports too. You can ask her anything from basketball to hockey. If you'll ask Siri where the nearest restaurant is, she will give you a more detailed answer that will include meal prices or the restaurant's hours and styles. Also, Siri knows about movies, the where and when, including your favorite actors and actresses. She even knows how to launch apps. Besides all these, a new feature dubbed the 'Eyes Free' will soon venture Siri into cars as well.

With iOS 6, Facebook is now integrated in it. Everything from your friend's birthdays and important events can be easily reached. Status can be done directly from the notifications bar.

Another highlight is the new Maps app that includes a turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic updates, with vector graphics and 3D flyovers. These features will provide a fast and more enhanced visual images that will make users navigate through the map quickly and avoid accident and traffic jammed streets.

Other features includes the Passbook where users can store and easily access etickets, passes, movie tickets or merchant cards. Facetime, is another feature where you can make videocalls over 3G; Safari works by enabling you to sync tabs through iCloud then there's also the Do not Disturb feature so that when you're dreaming at night you would still receive text messages without your iPhone lighting up or vibrate for that matter.

These are some of the neat features on iOS 6 that will be released sometime soon and definitely something big to look forward to.

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Smart Bed, anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:50:00 -0700

With so many things to do in the morning, making the bed gets a little nasty especially when you're being yelled at by your mom everytime you wake up, leaving it as it is. It's every kid's dilemma. Talk about lazybones. Well, if you're really that late or just in a hurry and still a little sleepy, you would just grab your coffee first, right?

That's why, people from OHEA, a spanish furniture maker has an easy solution for any reasons that you can come up with as to why you wouldn't want to deal with the bed making task at all.

"Smart Bed" is the world's first automated bed that makes itself so that you can go ahead and leave the clutter. It works when set on an automatic mode. There's a panel on each side of the bed that opens where two mechanical arms with rollers extend then pulls the covers from the foot to the head of the bed. The pillows elevate and get straightened up by cords attached to it once the panels rotates and when the covers reaches the head of the bed the pillows falls on top of it again. No worries too since this bed is smart enough to know if the bed's empty or not.

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Lamborghini speedup to launch luxury Android phones and tablets

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:49:00 -0700

There's absolutely no limit to the raging bull's sportscar manufacturer Lamborghini as it will release its own luxury gadgets in Russia.

Making way is an interesting mix of gold and crocodile skin that envelops the handset's case called the TL700, an Android smartphone, that features a 3.7″ WVGA Sapphire Crystal display, Qualcomm processor, a 5 megapixel rear camera, VGA front-facing camera, with a 4GB internal memory.

The TL688 Spyder is encased with a hand-made leather for the phone's body and back with that gold touch too on its face. It has a 2-inch QVGA display with a 3 megapixel camera, also with a 4GB internal memory.

While the same gold and leather case covers the TL820 Spyder 2, it consists of a 2.4-inch VGA resolution display, a 5 megapixel rear camera and VGA front facing camera, with only a 1GB internal memory but expandable to 16GB.

Along with these luxury phones, comes the bull's tablet called the L2800 that features a 9.7-inch, 1024 x 768 resolution sapphire crystal display, with a 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor, a 512MB RAM and an expandable 4GB internal memory. The L2800 is powered with Android's Gingerbread but there's a rumor though that it will eat some Android Ice Cream Sandwhich for upgrade anytime soon.

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EOS Rebel T4i DSLR Camera: Canon's First Touchscreen Rebel

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 9 Jun 2012 18:45:00 -0700

From Canon's Rebel line of DSLR, comes the new EOS Rebel T4i, a superb hybrid cam compared to other digital single-lens reflex camera because of its first ever added component of touch magic.

The EOS Rebel T4i DSLR Camera consists of a 3-inch vari-angle touch-screen LCD that folds out from the cam itself for that smooth and easy access even on extreme angles with just a swipe or pinch or simply "touch". A definitely new exciting feature for the yet aspiring photographers with a DSLR on hand.

Among the other features packed in this cam is an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor with a DIGIC 5 image processor that captures life itself with the new autofocus system for that speedy and yet silent shoot of photos and HD videos done continuously.

There are new upgraded modes as well such as the Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction, Video Snapshot and Scene Intelligent Auto that will enhance image quality more along with new STM lenses.

For sure, this gizmo doesn't come cheap and will most likely scratch both your pockets. Think $5,000 -that's more or less to get all parts complete!

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Free iPads flies and lands on airport terminals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 7 Jun 2012 22:45:00 -0700

Sometime this year, while waiting for the next incoming flight at New York's LaGuardia, you will notice a bunch of iPads available for you to use for free.

OTG Management, well-known for managing airport restaurants, came up with this project, while providing delicious food, a pleasant and calm ambience for the weary travelers.

These iPads will be secured on tables designated on OTG's dining areas inside the airports so that passengers will be able to check their flight status, not to mention, they can also surf the net and make facebook updates to keep them from the airport hassles.

Besides LaGuardia, two other major American airports that includes St. Paul International of Minneapolis and Canada's Toronto Pearson International will also be equipped with about 2,500 iPads altogether. Rick Blatstein, OTG Management’s CEO says that they plan to purchase over a hundred more iPads as they will soon spread out to other US airports as well.

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MAG II Magneton Induction Gun: to shoot down rivals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 7 Jun 2012 22:42:00 -0700

For the first person shooter enthusiasts, here's another trigger gizmo made specifically for those enemy engaged war games.

The MAG II Magneton Induction Gun is perfect for this kind of games surpassing other gun controllers wherein cameras and sensors are being used. The MAG II however, doesn't have one while a USB dongle is plugged in place into an Xbox 360 or the PS3 and PC. It can also function as a light gun.

Moreover, a gyroscope is incorporated on this gun for motion tracking of targets. The gun would vibrate as well to make it even more realistically fun shooting all those adversarie's faces. Quite gruesome for $150, don't you think?

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Astro Gaming A50 Headset cuts its wires

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 5 Jun 2012 05:05:00 -0700

With Astro's A40 headset and Mixamp 5.8, came the new A50 wireless headset especially made for hardcore games on your PS3 or your Xbox360 and even on your regular PC.

Astro's A50 is geared up with Dolby virtual 7.1 for that undeniably premium surround sound quality along with voice controls. Of course, A50 is even made more accessible without the wirings any longer for that hassle free feeling while you're on game mode.

The A50 is powered by internal batteries that can be recharged via USB. For its storage, a stand comes with it where you can hang your headset and the cool thing is that it is where the Mixamp 5.8 is packed. You'll shell out $300 for this .

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Vizio hits the computer scene

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 5 Jun 2012 05:03:00 -0700

From television business, Vizio finally ventures into the PC industry that will launch at Walmart this month.

Vizio's 27-inch amazingly sleek All-in-One PC with an aluminum and stainless steel finish, features DLNA connectivity and runs a Windows 7 OS. Also included in this package are equally smooth and glossy wireless keyboard and touchpad, a subwoofer and a remote control.

Vizio's tablets and stream players will come out soon.

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Sony 4K VPL-VW1000ES - the world's first home theater projector

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 02:20:00 -0700

To have your very own home theater system that would somehow exceed or go beyond cinemas, one would consider very large OLEDS or LCD Tv screens to guarantee a viewer's satisfaction. But then, projectors can also do that and even more.

Sony has unveiled its 4K VPL-VW1000ES projector. 4K-which sums up to two resolutions standard, one of which is cinematic called 4K2K having a 4096 x 2160 pixels. The other standard is the Quad HD with a 3840 x 2160 resolution that will give you excellent picture quality, more than clear enough for you to be able to see even little details.

With Sony 4K, you'll be viewing movies four times the resolution than that of a full HD 1080p or a total of 8.8 million pixel projection. You can even sit closer to the screen. A £16,799 or at least $26,000 will scratch your pockets.

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Intel gets unlimited open WiFi connections

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:39:00 -0700

Intel, working alongside Devicescape will give Intel-powered devices like ultrabooks and tablets extra boost when you talk about WiFi connectivity.

Apparently, Devicescape is packed with CVN or the Curated Virtual Network where you can access millions of WiFi hotspots in your range even when you're not using your laptop. In that case, you'll be automatically connected, thanks to "Smart Connect", that will work both on lid open and lid closed according to David Fraser, Devicescape CEO . And when you turn your device on, you'll see for yourself that softwares are updated, emails are received like you never went offline at all.

As most of the laptops to date are yet to be equipped with mobile internet connection, Devicescape's software will be integrated on Intel gadgets soon.

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Nokia Lumia 900 rises with the Dark Knight

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:22:00 -0700

Movie-themed gadgets are usually made for movie fanatics that's why, in time for Batman's new movie series " The Dark Knight Rises, Nokia will be launching a limited edition of a Batman-themed Nokia Lumia 900 come June.

Laser etched Batman logo can be seen on a jet black rear case giving you a feel like you have the real thing Bruce Wayne will use as one of his gadgets to protect the innocent. Duh. But then, it's still a cool feel amongst Batmaniacs out there for sure. After all, limited editions such as this will cost you 6oo.

Just like the normal Lumia 900, it's still packed with a 7.5 Windows Phone Tango, a 4.3-inch AMOLED display, a Qualcomm 1.4GHz CPU and with a 16GB of storage capacity.

Movie tickets will also be given away upon purchase so grab one soon and show it off with the Dark Knight when you make way for the cinema.

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Samsung unveils Music Hub, to stream millions of music

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:43:00 -0700

Already ancticipated to become possible potential rival of iTunes and Spotify, Samsung's Music Hub is also capable of streaming over millions of tracks.

Officially launched in Europe, Samsung Music Hub also features Smart Cache on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets enabling users to continuously play songs. Using a cloud-like storage technology, music won't cramp on your gadgets as this will be stored on the cloud.

To subscribe on mobile, a $9.99/month fee will be charged and if you want to avail the Premium, it will cost $12.99/month.

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The Avengers USB flash drive now available

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:55:00 -0700

For avid Avengers collectors, here's a must have addition to your collection. Uncannily disguised as an 8GB USB flash drive but since you're a collector, you'll have a total of 32GB for all 4 pieces together, these are pretty cool gadgets reflecting each member of the A-team.

It appears that only four of the super heroes were turned into storage devices as they seem to be the most famous ones on the silver screen. A fist for Hulk for his "Hulk Smash", Thor's mighty hammer, Captain America's shield and a mask or the headgear for the Iron Man. Also included is the Iron Man's silver mask "War Machine" from the movie series itself.

Compatible with several OS such as Windows or Linux that comes with a lightweight design and it's also ultra portable and priced at only $30-$40 each.

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[Video] The most awesome live lip-dub marriage proposal ever

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 26 May 2012 19:24:00 -0700

If Bruno Mars will propose to you, while singing his crazy yet catchy "Marry You" will you say "yes"? Well, Amy Frankel, the girl featured on this video really did but no, not to Bruno but to her boyfriend, Isaac Lamb.

Invited to dinner at Isaac's parent's house, Amy came while she was maneuvered by Isaac's brother to sit at the back of an open CRV with headphones on just as instructed. He was to play her something.

Then, "Marry You" was played, and Amy was giggling and laughing and crying at the same time, all feeling giddy inside when friends and family started to spring out from nowhere acting to the tune and dancing. Good thing that everyone seem to have a background with a talent like this one as the couple themselves met ages ago on a local West Side Story audition. Needless to say, Amy was swept off her feet as an endearing groom-to-be, Isaac, traditionally went down on one knee and asked for her hand in marriage.

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Ferrari SP12 EC, especially made for Eric Clapton

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 26 May 2012 02:01:00 -0700

The famous black stallion makes another kickstart building a customized Ferrari SP12 EC-as in Eric Clapton. Yup. One of the world's best guitarist, singer and songwriter also has a passion for Ferraries especially that of the 70's Ferrari 512 BB.

As a certified Ferrari aficionado, having owned three 512 BB or the Berlinetta Boxer as his favorite, Clapton only deserves the best and so designed by engineers both from Pininfarina and Maranello, the Ferrari SP12 EC was born with a touch of the multi-award-winning 458 Italia, one of which it was voted as "Best performance Engine".

From the smooth vintage look, to the now modernized work of art along with a boost of power and speed, Eric Clapton is more than pleased with the outcome.

Watch out for the sneak preview, though not so clear but you can see pictures on this page as well.

Facebook Camera slowly kisses Instagram goodbye

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:10:00 -0700

Facebook has bought Instagram for a couple of millions of dollars well, a hefty billion to be exact but there's no stopping FB from coming up with another mobile app as closely similar to that of Instagram. You'll get to wonder what's the point in that really.

Called the Facebook Camera , a 4.9MB app , and still a photo sharing app but this time, it's made even faster in a feed of merely just a focus on your photos as well as your friends'. With Camera, you can easily post as many pics as you want at any place at the same time in just a single upload with plenty of filters that you can choose from including Insta's if not the vintage feel but the lo-fi look.

In as much as FB people stresses that Camera and Instagram are separate apps serving their own purpose, apparently, way before the Insta purchase, Camera was already on its way to Facebook. But then, somehow, a threat was imposed by Instagram as they've proven and made a hot spot in the mobile photo sharing. Hence, the purchase.

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LG 55EM600 55" HDTV- to become the next best HDTV provider

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:57:00 -0700

Using OLED technology, another high definition TV was created from LG, the LG 55EM600 that according to Stanley Cho, who heads the LG European operations, it's possible for it to even surpass Samsung, being at the top spot of the best of HDTV provider today.

As OLEDs in itself is a light emitting diode, it greatly influences the picture quality, contributing to the sharpness, making colors even more brilliant with better color contrast and fast response rate and that's what this LG is geared up with for a maximum wide viewing display.

Incredibly slim at only 4 millimeters for a 55" TV , the LG 55EM600 is way too cool for anyone's taste, but then, why not? Also comes with a mind blowing 8,000 Euros for one.

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Dragon Drive: Speak and it shall follow

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:09:00 -0700

While voice recognition technology is not new among android and smartphones, it is on cars! Well, that is, if you haven't got that Ford yet in your garage with the Sync application along with it that actually spells the same when talking about this voice tech.

Anyway, Dragon Drive was launched from Nuance Communications so you can make your wheels smart too. But not your current car however, as they're still looking for manufacturers where to incorporate this voice platform.

But for interested car gadgeteers, Dragon Drive will allow its drivers to text and email by merely speaking. No hands needed while driving. Voice commands will also support several languages and will add up some more in time.

According to Mike Thompson, Nuance Mobile Division's EVP, a driver will just have a normal chat with his car while connected to a 3G or 4G, and through a cloud-based language server, Dragon Drive will perfectly understand your commands.

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Microsoft's So.cl launches after FB's creator tied the knot?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:56:00 -0700

Maybe it's just a coincidence for Microsoft's experimental social networking project a.k.a the So.cl- that's short for Social, to be unveiled practically the day after Priscilla Chan officially became Mrs. Zuckerberg. Was it to add friends like in Facebook or something? Well, no one can say. But one thing's for sure though, and that's creating another social networking site that would someday come close to what FB has achieved.

A good enough timing for So.cl, developed by Microsoft's FUSE Labs, to come out right after the wedding bliss. What's in Social? As put in, So.cl is a combination of social networking and search intended for web and media sharing such as videos in real time, with the aide of video parties, enabling one to create rich posts with visual content.

While this remains an experiment, it's somehow shows a rather discreet way towards the real social networking business, don't you think? After all, when signing up for So.cl, you'll be using your FB account to log in to start with.

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Take a shot at the sun with Spectral Instrument's 1110 series camera

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 20 May 2012 06:03:00 -0700

A camera like this one is usually made to be mounted on telescopes to take space photographs of different heavenly bodies. But Zeke, a mechanical engineer says otherwise, that will definitely blow you away.

Armed with an amazing 112 megapixel camera from their 1110 series that you can see on the video, he proposes that they want to come up with a people friendly type camera that can be used by normal people or photographers using the same specs as that of their 1110 series. So instead of having it fly somewhere over space, one can shoot holding this kind of camera on their hands, like any other cam but extraordinary at that, capturing the same image.

This 1110 series has a sensor that measures 95 x 95 millimeters that can expose images for hours while it can also be cooled to a 100 degree celsius. However, these sensors are extremely expensive, and their company won't invest until they see a positive response from many.

And so, while arguing about this issue, let's just wait and see for this awesome development to be launched sometime in the future.

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