Two friends get together to discuss the best picture nominees of each year starting in 1969. We discuss each nominated film in detail breaking down the technical aspects, character development, acting, story presentation, etc. But, we also chat about how they hit us...our emotional reactions. We try hard to let our modern filters fade and put ourselves in the mind frame of the year of release, but we’ll admit...it’s hard. So join us as we dive deep in these films and discuss whether academy ...
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A podcast seeking to explore the authentic human experience. From the curious mind of a spiritually focused family physician practicing integrative and functional medicine, this podcast is a dynamic journey dedicated to relieve your suffering and unleash your flourishing.
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Journalist and activist Lamar White comments on local and national topics including where we are as a state and country in the first few months of the Trump administration. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including Mike Johnson and the recent State of the Union address.…
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Chante Warren, General Russel Honore, Meredith Gansner
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44:30Journalist and member of the Shades of Success Calendar team Chante Warren talks the upcoming event honoring twelve distinguished women. For more information, visit theshadesofsuccess.net. Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various political topics including Donald Trump and his recent State of…
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein speaks on funding for the EBR Parish library as well as upcoming events for the month of March. Retired Marine Major General Ron Richard comments on various political topics including the US and Ukraine.By Jim Engster
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Editing the Academy: Army of Darkness - Darryl's Top 20 #11
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12:20Do you like camp? Over the top acting? Brilliant one liners? This is the movie for you! Darryl talks about his # 11 favorite movie of all time - Army Of Darkness (Gimme some sugar, baby) and Laura adds her joy as well.By Laura and Darryl
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Darryl Hurst, Jenson Moore, Kathy Johnson
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44:30Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst talks the current dispute between Mayor Sid Edwards and the East Baton Rouge Parish library and also the conflict between former metro councilman Darrell Glasper. Associate Professor of Public Relations at the Gaylord College of Mass Communication Jensen Moore is joined by McMahon Centennial Professor at…
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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Kaitlyn Joshua, Jackie Lyle
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44:30Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on the upcoming Mardi Gras season as well as a recap of the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua speaks on the impact of reproductive rights throughout our state and county. Executive Director of PASA Jackie Lyle talks her friendship with …
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Laura Vinsant, Mark Ballard, Kevin Kresse
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44:28Executive Director at Teach For America Greater Baton Rouge Laura Vinsant speaks on the latest news regarding education in our city. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including Pres. Trump and the latest with his policies. Arkansan painter and sculptor Kevin Kresse talks his great Johnny Cash sculpt…
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Editing the Academy: 2025 Best Picture Nominees
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44:06Darryl and Laura are posting a special episode just in time for the Academy Awards on March 2! A few caveats: we were not able to see all of the movies (mostly because we decided to do this episode two weeks ago), but Darryl saw 8 and Laura saw 6, so not too shabby! Also, we tried not to spoil, but couldn't get through the discussions without revea…
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Darrell Glasper, Joseph McBride, Tony Minnis
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44:29Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper comments on the mayor's proposal of diverting East Baton Rouge Parish Library funds to the parish general fund. Writer Joseph McBride discusses secret service agent Clint Hill and the tragedy of the Kennedy assassination. Former LSU Head Women's Tennis Coach and board member of Team Luke: Hope …
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LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow is joined by columnist and writer Quin Hillyer to discuss various local and national political topics including Donald Trump and Ukraine. Veteran anchorman George Sells talks the big changes in the world of media news.By Jim Engster
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Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1989, movies released in 1988
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54:57Join Darryl and Laura as they discuss the best picture nominees of 1989 that were released in 1988: Accidental Tourist Dangerous Liaisons Mississippi Burning Rain Man Working Girl A VERY diverse group of nominees this year! Major spoilers abound!By Laura and Darryl
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Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on various political topics including Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission from the third district and Democrat Davante Lewis talks his demotion as vice chair from the PSC and his comments regarding Gov. Landry.By Jim Engster
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Roy Fletcher, Melissa Flournoy, Thomas Patterson
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44:30Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher is joined by former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy to discuss various political topics including Trump's presidency thus far and also Gov. Landry. Political scientist and author Thomas Patterson talks his latest work, "American Populist: Huey Long of Lou…
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Former chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party Katie Bernhardt talks the state affairs regarding the Democratic party as well as recent comments from PSC Vice Chairman Davante Lewis. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including the latest with Pres. Trump.…
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Senior editor and columnist at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rex Nelson talks various topics including the current state of Southern politics. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on several state political topics including Gov. Landry.By Jim Engster
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Libertarian Mike Wolfe and Republican Scott Wilfong argue opposing points of current political events. Cyclist Mark Martin gives insight to pedestrian and cyclist travel through the city of Baton Rouge.By Jim Engster
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Editing the Academy: Laura's Favorite #12 The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
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21:01Come join us as Laura celebrates her #12 favorite movie: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. It is a comfort watch based in part on her love of the 1960s camp spy classic. Major Spoilers!By Laura and Darryl
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Former commentator and columnist Ed Cullen comments on topics including cyclists throughout our community as well as funding for the Baton Rouge libraries. Runner and Baton Rouge Activist Jenni Peters talks the efforts to revitalize our city with Envision Baton Rouge. Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory speaks on various political topics…
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James Carville, Jill Craft, Nick Muscarello
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44:30Longtime politico James Carville talks the Trump administration thus far. Employment & Labor attorney Jill Craft comments on her representation of LSU law professor Ken Levy and his return to the LSU Law Center. Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 86 Nick Muscarello speaks on the bill reinstating the death penalty in Louis…
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Mark Ballard, Patrick Sloan-Turner, Steve Berry
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44:30The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the latest with the US House budget and also five years since Trump was acquitted. The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner talks local political topics including the Metro Council's failure to pass the tax renewal. Novelist Steve Berry talks his latest work, "The Medici Return".…
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Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees 1988 Released in 1987
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1:05:49In this episode we discuss the Best Picture nominees of 1988 (released in 1987): are: Broadcast News Fatal Attraction Hope and Glory The Last Emperor Moonstruck Major Spoilers for all! An apology to all of our many listeners: Sorry folks! I should have posted the latest Editing the Academy podcast on Monday, but I edited the wrong year which led to…
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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein sheds light on how the library operates, and the possible repercussions of the mayor's proposed extraction of funds from the library. Associate Professor of Public Relations at the Gaylord College of Mass Communication Jensen Moore talks the winning and losing commercials of Supe…
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Founder & managing director at ReBirth Brands Jordan Piazza talks his restaurant "The Colonel's Club" and the impact from Covid on the restaurant industry five years later. Metro councilman for District 5 Darryl Hurst comments on various local political topics including funding for the library. Musician Gary Lewis reflects on his life and times.…
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Stuart Stevens, Bill Brigman, Quentin Anderson
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44:28Author and Republican political consultant Stuart Stevens gives his thoughts on President Donald Trump. Candidate for Council Member District 2 in St. George Bill Brigman talks his candidacy and campaign. Candidate for Louisiana State Senate in District 14 Quentin Anderson speaks on his campaign and candidacy.…
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Quin Hillyer, Marjorie Esman, Foster Campbell, Brooke Thorington, Greg Larose
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44:32Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by former executive director of the ACLU of Louisiana Marjorie Esman to comment on various topics including Bill Cassidy and Donald Trump. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell talks the latest on Louisiana challenging the federal decision to slash the cost of phone calls from prison. Edit…
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Former Secretary of State of Louisiana Jay Dardenne talks his career throughout the years and also comments on several political topics. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on on various local and national political topics including the latest on Donald Trump and Senator Kennedy.By Jim Engster
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Fred Dent, Mary-Patricia Wray, Troy Hebert, Vastine Stabler, Craig Ester
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44:30Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an update on the markets as well as talks his latest work, "Your Legend, Purpose, and Vision Crystalized". Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss the Trump regime thus far and Bill Cassidy. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Va…
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Mary Stein, Jeff Sadow, John Lee Hooker Jr, Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons
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44:27Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein announces the exciting upcoming events at the library. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow talks the recent controversy with LSU Law professor Ken Levy, and breaking news about Cassidy's vote. American blues musician and Ch…
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Editing the Academy: Darry's Favorites #12 The Two Towers
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23:01Are you a Lord of the Rings fan? If so, join Darryl and Laura as they talk about why The Two Towers is one of his favorite movies of all time! Major Spoilers for all things hobbit!By Laura and Darryl
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Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on several political topics including Trump's administration thus far. Former LSU Manship School professor Bob Mann talks his latest work, "You Are My Sunshine".By Jim Engster
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Billy Nungesser, Tony Clayton, Jill Craft
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44:28Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the upcoming Super Bowl in New Orleans and its impact on the city and the state. District Attorney Tony Clayton talks his ongoing abortion pill case. Employment & Labor attorney Jill Craft comments on her representation of LSU law professor Ken Levy.…
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Melissa Flournoy, John Milkovich, Mark Ballard
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44:30Former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy is joined by former member of the Louisiana State Senate and Republican John Milkovich to discuss various topics including Trump's return to the White House and the LSU law center professor's suspension. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in local and…
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Dianna Payton, Manuel Roig-Franzia, Julie O’Donoghue
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44:29CEO of the YWCA Greater Baton Rouge Dianna Payton talks the federal budgetary spending freeze. Feature writer in The Washington Post Manuel Roig-Franzia discusses Marco Rubio in depth with reference to his book "The Rise of Marco Rubio". Senior reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Julie O’Donoghue reviews various current state political topics.…
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Editing the Academy: 1987 Best Picture Nominees Released in 1986
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1:01:10Join Laura and Darryl as they discuss the movies nominated for Best Picture of 987: A Room With A View Children Of A Lesser God Hannah And Her Sisters The Mission Platoon Loads of spoilers!By Laura and Darryl
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Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks various political topics including Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan's speech on the Space Challenger Shuttle. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers actor and film director Paul Newman. Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves speaks on his successful career throu…
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Dr. Linda Eckert, Piper Hutchinson, Henry Bushkin, J. Gerald Kennedy
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44:29Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Linda Eckert speaks on the importance on being informed on cervical cancer by referencing her latest work, "Enough". Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson talks various local education topics including the latest with LSU Law Professor Ken Levy. Lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, co…
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Roy Fletcher, Flashback from Aaron Neville, Greg Larose
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44:29Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher comments on several political topics including Washington Mardi Gras and Trump's first week of his second term as president. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster flashes back to an interview from R&B and soul singer Aaron Neville on his 84th birthday. Editor at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose talks vari…
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The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the latest in various political topics including Washington Mardi Gras, Sen. Bill Cassidy, and Donald Trump. Lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, confidant, and close friend to Johnny Carson, Henry Bushkin remembers Johnny Carson 20 years since his passing.By Jim Engster
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President of the Louisiana AFL-CIO Louis Reine talks the current state of national politics including the recent presidential pardons of convicted criminals involved in the 2021 January 6th insurrection. Republican politician Roger Villere remarks on his his time spent as the state chairman of the Republican party of Louisiana and discusses the Tru…
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J. Gerald Kennedy, Jim Engster, Michael Medved
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44:30Boyd Professor of English Emeritus J. Gerald Kennedy speaks on various topics including Edgar Allen Poe, Donald Trump, and Andrew Jackson. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on various political topics. Radio host, author, and political commentator Michael Medved gives his thoughts on Donald Trump's return to the White House amid last nights …
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Editing the Academy: Arsenic and Old Lace (Laura's Favorite #13)
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18:46Join Laura, Darryl and their special guest Lisa as they discuss the 1944 Frank Capra directed classic Arsenic and Old Lace. With Cary Grant leading a perfectly cast group of oddballs, this dark, screwball, romantic comedy defies genre. While it is one of Laura and Lisa's favorite movies, Darryl talks about watching the movie for the very first time…
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Elena Keegan, Don Johnson, J. Gerald Kennedy
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44:32Founder & CEO at SPIRO Stretch Elena Keegan talks the importance of staying fit and also how to keep fitness New Year's resolutions. For more information, https://spirostretch.com/.19th Judicial District Court Judge Donald Johnson remembers civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. and also comments on the idea of taxing for justice. Boyd Profes…
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Jim Brown, Susan Nelson, Eric DeWeese, Carlos Gould, Brooke Thorington, Greg Larose
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44:31Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown is joined by attorney and former communications director for the Democratic Party Susan Nelson to discuss Trump's return to the White House. Founder of WRKF Eric Deweese talks the start of WRKF and its success throughout the years and also the California wildfires as a resident of Pasadena, California. Assistant…
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Republican activist and member of the Republican Central Committee Michael Chittom comments several topics including new East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Sid Edwards and also the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including Trump's upcoming inauguration.…
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Patrick Sloan-Turner, Remembering Ernest Gaines, Quin Hillyer
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44:30The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner speaks on various local topics including the latest on St. George. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster remembers legendary Louisiana author Ernest Gaines on what would have been his 92nd birthday. Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer talks various topics including his return to the sphere of local Louisiana journalism, …
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Editing the Academy: Best Picture Nominees of 1986 released in 1985
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1:15:24Listen in as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture Nominees of 1986 and decide whether or not they got it right: Prizzi's Honor Witness The Color Purple Kiss Of The Spider Woman Out Of Africa Major Spoilers for all movies!By Laura and Darryl
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Piper Hutchinson, Gary Chambers, Melinda Deslatte
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44:30Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson comments on the latest with the Ten Commandments, higher education boards, and Title IX. Civil rights activist and politician Gary Chambers gives his thoughts on new East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Sid Edwards. PAR Research director Melinda Deslatte talks various topics including Governor Jeff Landry's …
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Director of the Jewish Film Festival Ara Rubyan gives insight into this years Jewish Film Festival. For more information, visit https://brjff.com. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea speaks on various topics including the upcoming presidential inauguration of Donald Trump and also the economic effects of the California wildfires.…
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Economist and president and founder of Loren C. Scott & Associates Loren Scott talks the status of the state and national economy amid various events including the fires in California as well as Donald Trump's inauguration. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster comments on various topics including the results of the Trump trial in New York.…
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Former LSU basketball, NBA player, and director of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Rudy Macklin talks New Year's resolutions and why keeping them can be so difficult. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various topics including Mike Johnson, Trump's upcoming inauguration, as well as the wildfires in California.…
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