Providing a multimedia platform to express the intellect and opinions of real unfiltered Black men on a wide-ranging array of topics of interest for the purpose of education, enlightenment, and entertainment...
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Tourmageddon centers on unveiling the authentic narratives from professionals within the production landscape. This includes those who are at the heart of the industry - production managers, lighting designers, project managers, and more. Our guests share their hard-earned "war stories" from the frontlines of production, providing an unfiltered glimpse into the triumphs and trials of the industry. This podcast isn't just about tales from the trenches; it's a forum for mentorship. Our guests ...
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Synchronicity machines. Difference engines melded with the iChing. Geomancy: the art of making stone float with sound. The hacker collective 'Anonymous'. Secret societies … This is the world of ARMAND PTOLEMY, a new action-adventure hero. Facing an enemy armed with the Golden Aleph -- a mystical device that allows its wielder to see holographically into every point in time and space, Ptolemy must use every trick of his Oxford-educated mind and circus-trained body to succeed. But how do you f ...
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Episode 239: Olympics Wrap-up, Academic Political Elitism...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm discuss topics including some interesting race observations during the recently completed Olympic games and the lack of accountability for government officials because they hail from Ivy League schools...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 238: The Real Blacks On "45" Perspective...
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Rod, Scott, Norm double down on the false narrative that Black support for the "45th occupant of the white house" has been increasing especially in light of the Harris candidacy...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Rod, Scott, and Norm examine the power behind the growing thrust in her campaign for President...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 236: Run Kamala Run For The Nation and For Sonya Massey...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm take a fresh look at Vice President Harris as the dems new nominee for President and the energy it brings to the race while also providing hope for justice for the Sonya Masseys of the country...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 235: Our Indifference To The "Assassination Attempt"...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm discuss the lack of emotional investment and empathy regarding the supposed assassination attempt of the 45th occupant of the Oval Office and how press coverage of it has distracted from more pressing legal matters for the 34-time convicted felon...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Rod, Scott, and Norm examine and detail the flaws in the American political system and why effectively everyone who isn't a politician hates the process...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 233: Post Debate Fallout, Dem Bench Strength, MEI, Religion In Schools...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm embark on another round-robin discussion focusing on more presidential debate aftermath including the "age" problem the dems are facing, the racism behind "MEI", and states enforcing hypocritical Christian values...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 232: Antiracism Champs & White Spouses?
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Rod, Scott, and Norm raise a flag regarding the confusing issue of Black antiracism advocates who have non-Black and particularly spouses of European descent...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Rod, Scott, and Norm blister Florida Congressman byron donald over his "Jim Crow" comments, the Black church in Detroit that hosted "45", and jay z supporting charter schools in Pennsylvania...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 230: Jalen Hurts, LeBron James, The Women's Olympic Basketball Team, and the Lack of Progressive Support for DEI...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm tackle subjects including the double standards in sports for Black athletes like the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, the LA Lakers coaching search, the push to get a non-deserving player into the Olympics via women's basketball, and the missing fight against racist ideology by liberal progressives...…
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Ep. 7: From Road Tech to “Cannonball”: The Epic Journey of Jason Jenkins
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This week, join us for an engaging conversation with Elite Multimedia’s Director of Operations, Jason “Cannonball” Jenkins. Dive into Jason's fascinating journey in the entertainment industry, where he has worn many hats from road tech to lighting designer, and crew chief for top artists like Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, and Jethro Tull. Jason shares…
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Episode 229: 34-0 and Intentional Dissonance...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm examine the potential repercussions of "45's" legal shutout in NYC and the impact of those who focus on false narratives that deny the obvious truths that are before them and the rest of the country...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Rod, Scott, and Norm peel back the illusion that the United States is a democracy...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 227: More Important Things Than "Rappers Beefing"...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm excoriate the attention being paid to a couple of self-promoting rappers that obscures many of the real problems and issues facing Black America...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 226: Critical Thinking For Black Folks...
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Rod flies solo this week to focus on the subject of critical thinking and it's importance to Black America...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 225: Opposition to the Anti-DEI, Anti-Woke Crowd...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm take on the lack of real pushback from our so-called allies and Black leaders to the proponents and supporters of white privilege who have made Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion their dog-whistle to incite their base...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 224: To Our Jewish Friends, Dissent Is Not Anti-Semitic...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm open the discussion to dispel the notion that having a different view than the Jewish people who support the war in Gaza does not equate to anti-Semitism and that free speech must be protected for those who do...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 223: Stephen A Does A Jig For fox...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm do a triple takedown of the minstrel show act that is Stephen A Smith and how his reprehensible behavior has reached an embarrassing low point of performing for his "masters"...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 222: The Whack-a-mole Theory Of Competing Issues...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm expose the notion of a designed process that involves spreading so many different attention-requiring topics across the spectrum that makes it nearly impossible for the average interested citizen to track and absolutely impossible for the casually interested...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 221: The Polling Myth Especially Black Poll Numbers...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm charge in to challenge the veracity of the political polls in general but in particular the Black poll numbers that don't add up to their collective eyesight and don't pass the smell test...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 220: Where's The Outrage Over "45's Double Standard Of Justice"?!?
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Rod, Scott, and Norm point out the gross inequity granted to the former president and 45th White House occupant in the "justice system" and question why there's no obvious pushback from those whose responsibility to enforce the laws...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 219: Encouraging Black College Athletes To Boycott Anti-DEI States...
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Rod and Norm make the point that anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) laws in states like Florida, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee are anti-Black, and therefore Black collegiate athletes should avoid signing and playing for those states, especially the state institutions and that will result in them being routinely less than mediocre fueling a s…
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Episode 218: White Supremacist Thinking Fears The Thirteen Percent...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm uncover a fascinating narrative that the continuing false insistence by the white power structure that the Black population of the United States is static at 13% is a fear-filled strategy to distract Black voters from their real power in numbers and also at the root of every attempt to oppress and suppress a group that excels w…
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Ep. 6: The Meaningful Work in Consultative Sales with Jon Lewis of PixelFLEX
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This week, Oscar and Kenny sit down with PixelFLEX VP of Sales Jon Lewis to discuss Christian rock, the value of consultative sales in creative industries, and the necessary work of self-discovery. Jon recounts his halcyon days spent touring cross-country, the five stages of grief post-band breakup, and how hawking his band’s CD to strangers transl…
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Episode 217: Mario Jarvis And The Myth Of The Lack Of Black Male Involvement In Black Youth Education...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm interview their guest, education activist and tutor Mario Jarvis to debunk the erroneous messaging that promotes the notion that Black men are both uninterested and disengaged in the educational pursuits of Black young people...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 216: Racism In Sports A Microcosm - Sheryl Swoopes, Caitlin Clark, Etc...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm once again tackle the hypocrisy involving and surrounding sports that has led to con-servatives falsely and incorrectly labeling NCAA and WNBA legend Shery Swoopes as racist because she dared voice her opinions regarding the darling of white America and women's basketball, Caitlin Clark...…
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Episode 215: Unsportsmanlike - The Racialized De-Emphasis Of Competition By Soccer Moms...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm consider the impact of the "participation trophy syndrome" of watering down competition foisted on sports by "soccer moms" primarily in sports like basketball and football which have become dominated by Black players...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 214: Letitia And Fani Stand Up To "45" And The Dem Ticket Problem...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm applaud NY Attorney General Letitia James and Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis for standing up to the former President and beating back his challenges while winning more verdicts in NY and refuting his attempts to undermine the prosecutors in Atlanta...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 213: Elections - Why Is It Taking So Long To Prosecute Trump?!?
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Rod and Scott continue to pound the question that hasn't been properly answered around the lack of prosecution of "45" to determine his eligibility to run and hold the office of US President...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 212: Black Voter Apathy And The "45" Factor...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm shine their spotlight on the lack of pushback by Black voters against the supposedly growing number of Black voters, especially males who have publicly expressed either intent or an interest in supporting this blatantly racist criminal con man who's still facing a mountain of legal challenges including some 91 indictments for a…
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Episode 211: Lamar Jackson, Brad Holmes, The Soft-Selling Of "45's" Ineligibility For The Presidency...
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Rod and Norm lament the fact that the powers that be won't have the "pleasure" of trying to figure out in the runup to the Super Bowl of what to make of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson who's overcome the traditional bias odds that were stacked against him succeeding in the NFL; and they shine the spotlight on the lack of media recognitio…
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Episode 210: Nimarata "Nikki" Haley And The Race Problem...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm share their thoughts on the farcical comments republican presidential candidate Nimarata Nikki Haley made about racism and the Civil War in the United States...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 209: The Sorry State Of Sports Officiating...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm break down the problematic nature of officiating across the major spectator sports including issues such as gambling, big business, entertainment, incompetence, and lack of transparency and/or accountability...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 208: Biden And The Dems - The Clock Is Ticking On 2024...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm critique and provide some sage advice for the Biden-Harris re-election campaign...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Ep. 5: Behind the Scenes with Chris Lighthall and Justin Kitchenman
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This week, Kenny and Oscar invite you to join them in an engaging conversation with Justin Kitchenman and Chris Lighthall. As they gather to share anecdotes and stories, the spotlight is on their collective experiences while working alongside the renowned Luke Bryan. From the highs of exhilarating live performances to the behind-the-scenes challeng…
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Episode 207: The Harvard President, The Congressional Black Caucus, & The Squad...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm examine the resignation of Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay, the lack of support from the CBC, and the need to support the members of "The Squad" being targeted by the pro-Israel lobby...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 206: Year-end Wrapup "The Color Purple", Black Attacks On Religion, Losing Black Buisnesses, The Biden Administration, Etc...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm provide a shortlist of discussion topics to end the year including a breakdown of the hysteria over "The Color Purple", the loss of Black businesses that are being bought out, Black rising atheism and complaints about religion, and the poor performance of the Biden administration in promoting their accomplishments heading into …
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Episode 205: Entrepreneur And Digital Marketing Professional Cydney Rhines...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm have a conversation with the owner of Into Creation Studios, Cydney Rhines, a successful digital marketing professional who shares her insights into her work and the challenges of entrepreneurship...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Rod, Scott, and Norm expose the hypocrisy and racism fueling the discrepancies that arise when taxpayer dollars are allocated for foreign wars and allies with seemingly no strings attached or consideration for the federal deficit versus the hand-wrenching over the "impact" on the bottom line of any funding to support erasing the historically system…
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Episode 203: Black Wealth Uniting To Do More & Wield More Power...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm make the case for wealthy African Americans to band together in their efforts to accomplish much more than they are able to do individually...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 202: The Dems Have A Black Voter Problem...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm spotlight the growing disconnect between Black voters and the democratic party...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 201: Round Robin Topics SCOTUS Ethics, War On Protestors, ETC...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm serve up a holiday weekend smorgasbord of dinner table and family gathering topics to chew on for critical conversations including the lack of Supreme Court ethics or reform, law enforcement's backlash against protestors, and the shrinking "white race" worldwide...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 200: The 1st Annual "Go Sit Down" Awards 2023...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm introduce the first annual "Go Sit Down Awards" list for 2023 that includes their choices for people that they've simply had enough of in the public eye from politicians and talk show hosts to entertainers and sports figures, "the brothers" are through with these people's overexposure and lack of accountability or responsibilit…
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Episode 199: "45ism" And The Cowardice Of Our Judicial System...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm excise and expose the tawdry underbelly of the two-justice system that allows the 45th president to treat the judicial system with massive disrespect even as there's overwhelming evidence of his guilt and culpability...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 198: Republi-cons And Intentional Dissonance...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm dissect and expose the underpinnings of the hypocrisy practiced by the republican party and those who refuse to call out the double standards that allow them to endorse and support unpopular positions as well as candidates with criminal, ethical, and moral challenges...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 197: A Little More Light On The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm broaden the space for perspective on the war between Israel and Hamas that continues to devastate the lives of civilians on both sides however they also continue to skewer the biased pro-Israel narrative and the hypocrisy of the Biden administration's total financial commitment to Israel and Ukraine as it ignores the plight of …
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The Secrets to Success from our CEO, Angelia Patty
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Join us for an empowering episode of Tourmageddon as hosts Kenny and Oscar chat with a true industry leader, Angelia Patty, CEO of Elite Multimedia. With a background in accounting and business, Angelia's journey into the production world and climbing the corporate ladder is a masterclass in passion-driven success. In this special episode, she offe…
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Episode 196: The Speaker Of The House Debacle...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm unpack the clown show in the US House of Representatives surrounding the selection of the leader who will be third in the line of succession for the presidency...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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Episode 195: The Hamas-Israeli Conflict 2023...
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Rod, Scott, and Norm take a critical look at the most recent edition of the unrest between Israel and her Arab neighbors in the ongoing unease around the land that was reclaimed as Israel...By Rod, Scott, & Norm
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7 Years on Tour with KoRn: The Lighting Design Secrets of Thomas 'Church' Christmann
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Get ready for an eye-opening episode of Tourmageddon, as hosts Kenny and Oscar sit down with a true production industry veteran, Thomas "Church" Christmann. With a remarkable career spanning continents and genres, Thomas has designed lighting for renowned artists like Machine Head, Simple Plan, and KoRn for the past 7 years. In this episode, he tak…
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