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Don’t work harder, work smarter: how to study effectively and get the grades of your dreams with winning review strategies, killer memory techniques and exam preparation tips you won’t hear anywhere else. Join Cambridge educated psychologist, study techniques researcher, coach and tutor William Wadsworth as we dive into the secrets of academic success.Looking for the grades of your dreams? Want to know the real secrets to preparing for and taking exams? Through a powerful combination of rich ...
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Confusion to Clarity

Natalie Wickenden

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The ‘Confusion to Clarity’ podcast is for anyone who needs that reminder that they really are capable of achieving amazing things! We will be diving deep in to all things mindset, manifestation, spirituality! Hosted by Natalie! A clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, coach, mum of three and lover of all things mindset, manifestation and Dachshund! This podcast is going to give you a break from reality, teach you the tools and techniques you need to make your goals your reality and to fin ...
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If writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast. I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have your eyes opened as I break down the process of applying this key technique in both fiction and nonf ...
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How do you elevate your photography? If you read articles, listen to photography podcasts, watch a lot Youtube videos; and you’ve attended numerous workshops and conferences; you’ve probably tried lots of techniques-different lights and lighting set ups; you've purchased a ton of gear, software, and apps; or taken to the extreme, you’ve changed camera systems. And are your photos really that much better? What if I told you that the secret to better photos isn’t in the latest gear or the late ...
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Welcome to Embracing the Fiction Author Journey (formerly Parents Who Write), the podcast that helps writers pursue their author dreams. Join host, Erin P.T. Canning—an indie author, editor, book coach, and mom of two young boys—as she helps you make time for your writing, strengthen your voice, and gain confidence and direction, so you can own your identity as a writer and thrive as an author. You’ll hear from other writers and authors who've been where you are and know what's coming next. ...
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Toppers' Study Hacks

Avinash Agarwal

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Hi! I am Avinash Agarwal, a sportsman turned entrepreneur, and now a Study Skill Habit Coach and a student mentor. In the last 15 years, I have interviewed hundreds of Toppers preparing for different competitive exams and cracking the code by emerging as a topper. I help students in pursuing the right direction to study, with my SSS framework (Study Techniques, Strategy, and Support) I want to share their hidden secrets, so that millions of students who aspire to become achievers can realize ...
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Go beyond the doors of the operating room to learn about plastic surgery and non-surgical medical aesthetics with Houston board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu. Over the course of his plastic surgery career, Dr. Basu has performed over 16,000 cosmetic procedures. He is a renowned leader in cosmetic surgery and patient safety, and specializes in procedures including breast augmentation, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, facial rejuvenation, and body lifting procedures after weight loss. He i ...
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Go beyond the surface with insights from the plastic surgery experts at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre. Dive deep into the latest advancements, patient stories, and the artistry behind cosmetic surgery from a globally recognized practice, the 12x winner of the San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, and the 2025 winner of Best Cosmetic Surgery Group in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Awards. With your hostess Monique Ramsey, we take you inside LJCSC, the place where dreams beco ...
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Make Your Small Business Great

Make Your Small Business Great

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The Make Your Small Business Great podcast, where you learn practical ways to Grow Your Business. Presented by a 25-year business growth specialist, with tips for your Marketing, Sales, Tools and Techniques. Listen now and learn how your small business can get greater!
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A podcast designed for A-Level English Literature students, teachers, and enthusiasts who want to go deeper than revision guides. Each episode takes a fresh look at core texts, themes, and exam strategies. You’ll hear clear breakdowns of key passages, literary devices, and critical perspectives, along with practical tips for essay writing and analysis. Episodes also explore how classic and modern texts connect to wider ideas — history, philosophy, politics, and culture — helping students bui ...
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The Frame Work Podcast

Ikaika Dowsett

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On The Frame Work Podcast, join world champion coach and dancer Ikaika Dowsett as he explores the worlds of sport, art, technology, and where they all meet with friends and guests including dancers, scientists, doctors, CEOs and more!
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Episode 7 explores narrative technique and unreliable voices in Frankenstein. AO1: frame narrative and epistolary letters. AO2: unreliable narrators shape sympathy and doubt. AO3: Gothic convention and Romantic subjectivity. AO5: psychoanalytic repression, feminist silencing of women, post-structuralist instability. Shelley’s layered voices make st…
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Motiva’s innovative breast implants may be new to the U.S., but they’ve been available around the world for more than 15 years, and women are loving the results. Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla explains what makes Motiva different, from their micro-textured shell that’s gentler on the body to their softer, more natural feel after surg…
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Considering any kind of cosmetic change to your face is a deeply personal decision, and your nose is a complex feature right in the center of it. San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Kiersten Riedler knows this, which is why her rhinoplasty consultations always include a photo simulation, built from your own goals and her experience, to bridge the …
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Catherine Lacey reads her story “Coconut Flan” from the October 13, 2025, issue of the magazine. Lacey is the author of five books of fiction, including the novels “Pew,” and “Biography of X,” both of which were short-listed for the Dylan Thomas Prize in 2021 and 2024, respectively. Her memoir and novella, “The Möbius Book,” was published earlier t…
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Does anyone remember that series, New Canadian Literature (NCL), produced by McClelland & Stewart? In this interview, Linda discusses the very much new and improved series, Kanata Classics (15:06), with Stephanie Sinclair, the publisher of McClelland & Stewart -- with special guest feature, Holly, her cat. A co-editor in her own right (with her sis…
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Dr. Jerry Haas, director of our weight management program, is back with an update on the Signature Skinny Shot. After nearly two years, he and patient coordinator Lauren have fine-tuned the program with monthly check-ins, dose adjustments, and ongoing support. Dr. Haas explains how GLP-1 medications work and clears up TikTok myths with real medical…
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Send us a text Mentioned in the Episode: Writers Helping Writers One Stop for Writers 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!) Intro and …
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Sometimes less is more! Today we're exploring the value of stopping, dropping, trimming and deprioritising to make space for the things that matter most. Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work …
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David Wright Faladé reads his story “Amarillo Boulevard,” from the October 6, 2025, issue of the magazine. Wright Faladé, the recipient of a Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Award, is the author of a nonfiction book, “Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers,” and the novels “Black Cloud Risin…
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When you lose weight, you don't just get smaller. Your skin changes. Even if you're physically fit and active while losing weight, genetics play a big role in how much elasticity you keep. When you hit your goal, it’s tempting to want everything fixed right away, but surgery after weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. Dr. Basu prioritizes what m…
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Eyelid surgery just snagged the top spot as the world’s most popular plastic surgery procedure. And it makes sense: the eyes are usually the first place people notice signs of aging, often as early as their late 30’s and early 40’s. From smoothing out droopy lids to improving vision, eyelid surgery isn’t just about looking refreshed—it can be funct…
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Send us a text Suzy sits down with Becca Puglisi, one half of the team behind The Emotion Thesaurus series of reference books to talk all things Show, don't Tell! Learn about the Thesauruses and how they came to be, along with a variety of ways to use them to amp up your own writing. You aren't going to want to miss this episode! 🌟 Grab your spot i…
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Send us a text Ready to unlock your manifestation power and finally call in the life you’ve been dreaming of? In this episode, We're diving deep into manifestation, clarity, nervous system regulation, and Neville Goddard’s powerful revision technique. If you’ve ever set intentions but felt blocked, stuck, or frustrated by the lack of results, this …
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Social connections are critical for mental and physical wellbeing, and they significantly impact academic performance. Dr. Kimberly Horne shares evidence-based insights on nurturing friendships even during busy periods of study and examination preparation. • Loneliness affects concentration, GPA, and even immune system function • College social ter…
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Rivka Galchen reads her story “Unreasonable,” from the September 29, 2025, issue of the magazine. Galchen is the author of three books of fiction, including the story collection “American Innovations" and the novel “Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch,” which was published in 2021. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
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In this episode, Linda examines the resurgence of the memoir, and what readers expect - and what she expects - when we pick one up. While the first part of the episode examines the features and history of the memoir, the last part is devoted to the wonderful new memoir by Susan Swan, Big Girls Don't Cry. Highlights of this episode include: Giller p…
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After 21 years with implants, Jennifer has reached her limits with the pain, scar tissue, and breasts that stretched far beyond what she ever imagined. What started as 420cc implants have grown from a D cup to triple Ds, leaving her hunched over with aching joints. At first, she considered swapping them out for smaller implants, but during her cons…
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Send us a text Join Suzy, and social media expert and author Melissa Pruitt as they talk about the best ways to build a social media presence for writers- and why you want to be doing this in the first place! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newslett…
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Enter Zettelkasten: a powerful and sophisticated note-making system for more advanced users. A secret superpower to help you be more productive, cut procrastination, have more and better insights, and streamline the research/writing process. Here to teach us how to use the strategy is Dr Sönke Ahrens, author of How To Take Smart Notes and widely re…
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Send us a text In this episode of Clued Up, we delve into the complexities of copyright in photography, emphasizing its importance for protecting your creative work. We talk about the automatic legal protection photographers receive upon capturing an image, the significance of licensing and contracts, and the steps to take if someone infringes on y…
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T. Coraghessan Boyle reads his story “The Pool,” from the September 22, 2025, issue of the magazine. A winner of the Rea Award for the Short Story and the PEN/Malamud Prize in the short story, among others, Boyle has published more than thirty books of fiction, including the story collection “I Walk Between the Raindrops” and the novel “Blue Skies,…
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This interview originally aired on Less of You. Ashley tried everything. She tried all the diets: Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, SlimFast, Houston Methodist Medical Weight Management program. Even after a gastric sleeve, her weight climbed back up to 320 lbs. Going to therapy for binge eating was good, but still didn’t help her lose weight. In 2024,…
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Episode 6 explores Nature, the Sublime, and Isolation in Frankenstein. AO1: key quotes on Mont Blanc, storms, and loneliness. AO2: sublime mirrors ambition and despair. AO3: Romanticism, Gothic science, patriarchy. AO5: eco-critical, psychoanalytic, feminist views. Shelley shows nature’s grandeur, yet isolation—not storms—is humanity’s deepest terr…
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This episode of the Frankenstein Revision Masterclass explores gender roles and the silencing of women, a theme central to A Level exams. While Victor, Walton and the Creature dominate with unreliable narratives, Elizabeth, Justine and Safie are reduced to victims, symbols or second-hand voices. We connect AO1 knowledge of key events with AO2 analy…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt that flutter in your stomach and wondered… is this my intuition warning me, or just my anxiety spiraling again? You’re not alone. So many of us second-guess our gut feelings, especially if we’ve experienced trauma, rejection, or learned to doubt ourselves in the past. The line between anxiety and intuition can feel…
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You’ve stocked the fridge, cleared your calendar, and read every page of the pre-op packet. But a smooth plastic surgery recovery comes down to the little things you didn’t think of, like why your pets need to stay out of the room or how chores around the house can set you back. Monique and Kayla share the recovery hacks that don’t always make it i…
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Send us a text In this week's episode we continue the conversation with short story author Liz J. Bradley about her writing process and experience with both short fiction and novel writing. Tune in for insight on how to apply what you learn in writing short stories to novels, and her #1 secret for figuring out how to juggle a plethora of writing pr…
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We explore five essential habits that can transform your academic performance by taking small, consistent actions throughout your studies rather than cramming at the end. Doing these little things well from the beginning will make your academic life significantly easier when exam time arrives. • Stay organised as you go along – identify and remove …
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Bryan Washington reads his story “Voyagers!,” from the September 15, 2025, issue of the magazine. A winner of the International Dylan Thomas Prize and the Young Lions Fiction Award, among others, Washington is the author of three books of fiction, including “Memorial” and “Family Meal.” A new novel, “Palaver,” will be published later this year. Lea…
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In this episode, Linda begins by speaking about the Kingston Writers Fest (KWF) - if you are in reasonable distance, you MUST go! The most incredible line-up of authors will be there, including Madeleine Thien, Margaret Atwood, Canisia Lubrin, Nita Prose, and Ian Williams. She then thinks about Atlantis as a way of considering the dystopian novel, …
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In this episode of the Frankenstein Revision Masterclass, we ask who is the real monster: Victor or the Creature. We trace the Creature’s innocence and Rousseau’s idea of natural goodness, his corruption through rejection, and the Gothic motif of the doppelgänger that blurs the line between creator and creation. Running through all is the debate of…
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In this episode of the Frankenstein Revision Masterclass, we explore how Mary Shelley turns Enlightenment ambition into Gothic warning. Victor’s pursuit of science shows his hubris and desire to conquer nature, while the subtitle The Modern Prometheus signals his downfall. Shelley then reveals the consequences of forbidden knowledge: the Creature’s…
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Breast implants don’t just change your body. They can impact your mind too. For many women, removing implants brings unexpected relief: less anxiety, deeper sleep, clearer thinking, even a sense of liberation they didn’t realize they were missing. Patients often say, “I got my life back.” San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun and his wife, cli…
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Mary Shelley was the daughter of two radical thinkers: feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft and political philosopher William Godwin. In this episode, we explore how their ideas echo through Frankenstein — from the silenced voices of Elizabeth and Justine, to Victor’s corrupted pursuit of reason. Perfect for A-Level English Literature revision, with…
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Send us a text Join Suzy as she chats this week with her Virtual Assistant, Liz J. Bradley, about her own writing journey. They discuss the milestone of receiving 100 short fiction and poetry rejections, and the systems and processes Liz put into place to get there. Resources for Submitting and Tracking Short Fiction and Poetry: Submission Grinder …
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Send us a text What happens when a portrait photographer reluctantly agrees to shoot a wedding? A year-long journey of preparation, learning, and ultimately, success. After receiving an unexpected request from my friend's sister, I found myself saying "yes" to photographing a wedding despite my initial hesitation—a decision that would teach me valu…
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What if lowering your anxiety helps your body heal better? That’s exactly why Dr. Luke Swistun gives every patient his personal cell phone number. Knowing you can reach him anytime keeps worries from spiraling, so you can stay calm and focused on recovery. But that’s just one of the many ways he makes sure every patient feels heard, validated, and …
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Send us a text In part two of this conversation with Author and Book Coach Lidija Hilje dives into how she structured her book to span 20 years using a dual timeline. She and Suzy talk about how to use sensory showing details in literary fiction in order ground readers when you need to 'tell'. Finally, a round of quickfire questions about her writi…
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First broadcast as Episode 154, we're revisiting this epic interview with giant of the "science of effective study" world, the great Professor John Dunlosky. In today's must-listen episode, we discover: Why learning should be challenging A taxonomy for thinking about 10 popular study strategies - which work best, and for what? How to master "succes…
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Rachel Cusk reads her story “Project,” from the September 1 & 8, 2025, issue of the magazine. Cusk is the author of several works of nonfiction and twelve novels, including “Outline,” “Transit,” “Kudos,” and, most recently, “Parade,” which won the 2024 Goldsmiths Prize. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
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When Jamie Lee Curtis called plastic surgery “the genocide of a generation of women,” it sparked backlash—and for good reason. It’s a strong, loaded word to use, and it misses the reality for so many people. Celebrity opinions like this can be damaging and fuel misconceptions about plastic surgery, feed harmful stereotypes, and erase the deeply per…
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Send us a text Join Suzy for an interview with Book Coach and Literary Fiction Author, Lidija Hilje. The two speak about the differences between genre and literary fiction, including the defining ideas, structures, and themes. They also discuss her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea, and her journey from being a lawyer to writing. 🌟 Grab your sp…
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Miriam Toews reads her story “Something Has Come to Light,” from the August 25, 2025, issue of the magazine. Toews, a winner of the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, is the author of eight novels, including “A Complicated Kindness,” “All My Puny Sorrows,” “Women Talking,” and “Fight Night.” A new memoir, “A Truce That Is Not Peace,” comes out t…
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In 2019, Kayla joined the LJCSC dream team as a patient care coordinator and quickly grew into leadership roles thanks to her strong clinical background and deep empathy for patients. Today, she’s the Clinic Manager and Lead for Dr. Luke Swistun. Fun fact: before Kayla joined us, she was a patient of Dr. Swistun. Her firsthand experience as a forme…
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Charlie Colenutt shares his journey from disillusioned lawyer to author, exploring what makes work fulfilling based on interviews with 100 people across diverse professions. You'll learn: •How the most satisfied workers can see clear, immediate results from their efforts • That career satisfaction shows little correlation with income beyond meeting…
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Send us a text In this page review episode, Suzy critiques a page from a Memoir with a twist- Marcel Charpentier is writing the story of his personal friend's childhood in collaboration with her. They discuss incorporating showing details and sense memory through the eyes of a child, and how to approach narrative distance. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy'…
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Sleep helps with beauty, but it’s doing way more behind the scenes. When you’re not sleeping well, you’re not just tired. You’re moody, unmotivated, and not fully you. Sleep affects everything from your mood and memory to your body’s ability to heal and stay healthy. Dr. Dominika Swistun, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist (and Dr. Luke S…
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Send us a text In this special bonus episode, Suzy continues her discussion with Epic Fantasy Author Katie Fitzgerald. They discuss Katie's journey to self-publishing, how she leverages author communities to reach readers, and next-level show, don't tell writing advice. If you're ready to dive into the epic fantasy worlds of Katie Fitzgerald, you c…
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