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The US Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration will hold its annual Training Resources Applied to Mining conference October 11-13, 2016, at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, West Virginia.
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Donation to benefit art therapy Warwick resident Anthony Bucci Jr. recently presented Thrive Behavioral Health with a private donation of just under $6,000. The funds will be used to provide art supplies and workshop opportunities for Thrive's Youth and more
Fire on Warwick Avenue The Warwick Fire Department responded to a fire at 715 Warwick Avenue (C&L Auto Sales) at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning, which was called in by an off-duty firefighter who saw smoke coming from the property. Crews were able to more
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down one cent this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast's October 15 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.49 per gallon. Rhode Island's price is 15 cents below the more
The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA) will host a monthly financial literacy learning module and quiz to allow Rhode Island students the opportunity to win $2,000 by answering financial literacy questions pertaining to credit, budgeting, and more
A+ in arts Melissa Cardillo, art teacher at Holliman Elementary School, was named the Rhode Island Art Education Association Elementary Art Educator of the Year and was honored with presentation of a certificate of recognition at the Warwick School more
Kent County Water Authority will conduct hydrant flushing starting Monday and continuing through Friday, November 8 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., depending on weather and system demand conditions. Warwick areas to be effected include Natick, more
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By PETE FONTAINE Betty Leach and Gloria Zeoli talked about promoting goodwill in the community" as they stood in Sunday's sparkling sunshine in the parking lot of the William Shields Jr. American Legion Post 43 at 662 West Shore Road in the Conimicut" more
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Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) praised the unveiling of the College Affordability Act, a comprehensive bill that will lower the cost of college for Rhode Island students while improving the quality of higher education across the nation. The bill, which more
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Maldives President's visit: why is India hell-bent on helping a dictator?
India's relations with Maldives and its President, Abdulla Yameen, have remained problematic since the arrest and imprisonment of former President Mohamed Nasheed in February 2015. This led to cancellation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit in March 2015.
Strangely enough, Yameen's visit to Delhi on 10 and 11 April comes at a time when there is hardly any sign of a thaw.
Read: Maldives president declares emergency for a month
Yameen's style of functioning has earned him huge opposition within the country and abroad, particularly in the US and the Commonwealth. His election to the top post in November 2013 was mired in controversy, with a partisan judiciary seen to be thwarting a popular mandate.
Yameen's bid for unchallenged power
Within a year of coming to power, Yameen got the People's Majlis (the national legislature) to impeach two judges of the Supreme Court - those who did not support the repeated postponement of the presidential elections.
He also sacked the Assistant Attorney-General, Ismail Wisham, for exposing the disproportionate assets of tourism minister Ahmed Adeeb, and defence minister Moosa Ali Jaleel for 'plotting a coup'.
Then Yameen went about systematically clipping the wings of his main rivals. Nasheed was detained under 'terrorism' charges and sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment.
Another important rival, Qasim Ibrahim, was targeted through his business interests. He was hit with a $100 million fine for delays in developing the islands that were leased out to him. His bank accounts were frozen, disabling him from paying salaries to thousands of his employees. Qasim was forced to make a deal with Adeeb, who was later elevated to the post of Vice-President.
Adeeb was regarded as the President's closest confidant, but was later implicated in an assassination attempt on Yameen, and was impeached in November 2015. His whereabouts are not known.
Yameen wanted unchallenged power within the country, and sought new geopolitical equations outside. But there was one major hitch - the required legislation could not be passed without the support of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the main Opposition group in the Majlis, led by Nasheed.
So, Yameen struck a deal with the MDP. They would support him in passing a few critical pieces of legislation, such as limiting the age of Presidential candidates (to block Qasim's future ambitions); leasing out islands to foreigners (read: the Chinese).
Also read: US asks Maldives to ensure civil and political rights
In turn, he would commute Nasheed's prison sentence to house arrest. Further, he promised talks with the Opposition parties to end their three-month long protests.
The MDP agreed in good faith and passed the legislation, and Nasheed was shifted home on 19 July 2015. But barely a month later, Yameen reneged on his promise. Nasheed was sent back to prison with no hope of appeal, nor of remission.
The Chinese connection
In September 2014, Yameen hosted the first ever visit by a Chinese Head of State, President Xi Jinping, who invited Maldives to join the Maritime Silk Route. Yameen signed a MoU with Xi, awarding the Integrated Development Project of Ihavandhippolu or Ihavan in the northern most atoll of Maldives.
The strategic significance of the island lies in the fact that it is the closest point to India, and that it lies on the 'seven-degree channel' that connects the main east-west shipping routes of China and South-East Asia to the oil producing nations of the Persian Gulf.
Then in June 2015, Adeeb announced that Maldives would borrow $400 million from China Exim Bank to develop the runway and expansion of the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport in Male'.
The contract was originally awarded to an Indian company, GMR Group, but was terminated soon after the coup in 2012 that overthrew Nasheed.
Last week, on 6 April, President Yameen inaugurated the expansion project of the airport - awarding the contract to the Beijing Urban Construction Group.
In January 2016, Yameen, under pressure from the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group that includes India, permitted Nasheed to travel to London for spinal surgery. The latter has sought further extension of his leave from prison.
While Nasheed's case gets international focus due to his high-profile lawyer Amal Clooney, his political future remains uncertain.
A thanksgiving visit
It is clear from President Yameen's speech at Hyderabad House on 11 April that he was in Delhi to offer his sincere 'thanks' and 'appreciation for the very steadfast way India has protected the Maldives from the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group'.
So now we know who has been preventing the US and the UK from taking tough action against this dictator, who has suppressed all civil liberties, arrested several journalists, ordered raids on a TV station that showed some 'independence' and humbled and humiliated his main opposition leaders, either through the judiciary or through arbitrary executive orders.
Read more- ISIS increasing influence in India's neighbourhood: RAW report
And to think that the Modi government came to power on the promise of a 'muscular' foreign policy. The current political machinations with our neighbours, be it with Pakistan or Maldives, seem bizarre.
'Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas' actually has a new meaning. It does not matter if your neighbour is not with you, but with China, you will still work towards its progress.
Our policy-makers fail to understand that Maldives does not want your 'saath'. Yameen is certainly no friend of India and will never be. To strengthen him is to weaken all the democratic forces in the Maldives. President Yameen is apparently set to ink a 'Counter-Terrorism' agreement, among others, with India.
It was under the 'Prevention of Terrorism Act' that Yameen had got Nasheed arrested. Knowing this, it would be foolhardy to strengthen Yameen's hands, since under such an agreement, India would be treaty-bound to hand over any Maldivian residing in India, who is charged with terrorism by the government of Maldives.
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V.Ramakrishnan joined TCS in 1999 and served as a finance head of TCS North America for 7 years. He has been responsible for the financial controller-ship of TCS subsidiaries and branches globally and various merger and acquisitions integration initiatives. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
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He is presently a Deputy Managing Director and Chief Information officer at State Bank of India.
He joined State Bank of India as a Probationary Officer in 1987 in the Ahmedabad Circle of the Bank, He holds rich experience in vertical, among others, Financial Inclusion and Government Payment Schemes, the back office operations of Core Banking System, Pension Payment System, the Complaint Management System, the User Acceptance Testing, management of Human Resources of IT Department, Human Resources Management System, the physical infrastructure of the IT Department, and the Reconciliation and Settlement Systems.
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Mr Shree Prakash Singh started his career as Probationary Officer in State Bank of India in 1984. He is Post Graduate in Physics and is a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers. Mr Singh has 35 years rich experience in various fields of Banking and Finance and is currently holding the position of Chief General Manager (Associate and Subsidiaries) in State Bank of India, overseeing performance of Non Banking domestic Subsidiaries and Regional Rural Banks. Apart from working as Manager, EIIECO, Dubai in 1989 as India Based Trainee Officer, Mr Singh has handled various important Operational, Marketing, Cross selling, Human Resources and Stressed Asset Management related assignments within the bank and overseas. Before taking over current assignment of CGM (A&S) in the Bank, Mr Singh worked as MD & CEO of SBI Infra Management solution Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned Subsidiary of the Bank, and two successful stint as General Manager (Network) in two strategically important Circles of the Bank.


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If China's colossal impact on world markets is now familiar, the effect of the red-hot economy at home, where it is fueling record levels of internal unrest, is less well known. Last year, China's public security minister Zhou Yongkang reported that almost four million Chinese took part in nearly 75,000 protest "incidents" in 2004. Zhou characterized the number as a "dramatic increase" over the previous year and noted a trend toward organized, rather than spontaneous, outbursts. In response, Beijing has reportedly formed a new police force equipped with helicopters and armored vehicles.
Meanwhile in the West, starry-eyed accounts of China's economic transformation often obscure Beijing's contempt for basic human rights, its one-party politics, its rubber-stamp judiciary, its censored Internet and oppressed minorities, and a prison system so secretive that human rights groups can only guess at how many people may be languishing in it.
…To reacquaint myself with China, a country I had not covered for seven years, I visited two cities separated by geography, history and politics. In Wenzhou, I found China's bold future, where newly made fortunes and go-go consumerism have transformed lifestyles but at a cost to the environment. In Shenyang, I found a once proud government stronghold now convulsed by free-market commerce, high unemployment, anxiety about the future and a certain longing for days past. Once the crucible of Maoism, Shenyang is by some accounts China's most politically unstable region. Both cities suggest that the global economy needs a stable China at least as much as China needs the global economy.


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Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma has officially joined the National Wildlife Federation as an affiliate member organization. It unanimously voted in as an affiliate at the most recent Board of Directors meeting and have officially joined the Federation as of April 18, 2016.
"We are thrilled to welcome Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma into the National Wildlife Federation family," said Collin O'Mara, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. "CCO pulls together a powerful coalition of Oklahoma conservation organizations to advocate on behalf of wildlife and the land and water upon which they depend. Together with 50 sister state and territorial affiliate organizations that comprise the National Wildlife Federation, Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma will be an essential partner in a nationwide grassroots conservation army that is working hard every day to unifying Americans to ensure wildlife survive and thrive."
The Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma is young but exciting organization with a focus on monitoring and engaging with the Oklahoma legislature as well as ensuring that there is a next generation of conservationists. The CCO is an alliance of organizations created to engage conservation groups, communities of faith, youth service organizations, hunters, anglers, farmers and businesses throughout Oklahoma to work together on conservation issues important to Oklahoma. The Coalition is currently involved in legislatively referred constitutional amendment – State Question 777. If passed by the voters, it would change the constitution and stop legislators from passing any laws in the future which would curtail the right of farmers and ranchers "to employ agricultural technology and livestock production and ranching practices" without a compelling state interest.
Being an affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation is very exciting for us" said Ron Suttles, chair of the board of directors for the Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma. "It is empowering and gratifying to be part of such a wonderful network of organizations already affiliated with The National Wildlife Federation. We couldn't be happier to be a part of the NWF family and look forward to many great collaborations on behalf of wildlife, conservation, and the environment."
Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma will be joining the South Central Region, working closely on similar conservation work with affiliates in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, and the Virgin Islands. "The Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma is a wonderful addition to the NWF South Central Region's affiliates," said Susan Kaderka, NWF South Central regional executive director. "We are already collaborating with CCO on a whole range of issues, from promoting efforts to recover the monarch butterfly to fighting ballot initiatives that would cripple the state's ability to protect its natural resources. We are fortunate to have such an engaged, effective new partner in safeguarding wildlife in Oklahoma."
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About: Kaylen may be young, but she's knows her way around a kitchen. She has a passion for food and loves experimenting to find new ways to make recipes healthier. Her blog comes after many years of following other healthy living blogs and has a host of scrumptious, easy-to-follow recipes. Plus, she tosses in the occasional fitness routine, too. In short, it's a true breath of fresh air.
One of the most fascinating things about reading Sean's blog is his ability to draw you in with the fact that he knows he's far from perfect - and that he will have many successes and failures through the years as he works to stay in shape and lose weight. It's that mindset that helped Sean lose a staggering 200 pounds. Sean allows himself room to make mistakes, but connects with people by offering inspiration for the road blocks and not being afraid of sharing his failures along with the triumphs.
Brit is an amazing woman, and her blog is even more amazing that you could possibly imagine. She is a health and workout instructor, and the main reason she created this blog is because she is eager to help you restore your hope, health and self-confidence through a provision of free and high-quality fitness and a good nutritious meal. Also, she named her blog GRIT because she will help you achieve it, and grit stands for perseverence and passion for long term goals. She constantly posts authentic personal accounts, healthy diet tips and plans, and custom designed workouts. She believes in being free to be as healthy as you want to be, be fierce, because the workouts she would have prepared are extremely effective but intense, and finally, she believes in fitness, and that is the physical activity and a lot of exercising. If you are ready to make a change on your body through exercising, try her methods, they are amazing.
I wasn't happy at my heaviest, but I wasn't really motivated to do anything about it until a ski trip with friends in 2004 put things in perspective. The vacation was a blast, but I quickly lost my getaway glow when I saw photos from our trip. Looking at the physical proof, I was embarrassed by how much weight I had gained. Every photo was a "bad" photo of me. I was so depressed that I threw most of them away.
Verreijen, A. M., Engberink, M. F., Memelink, R. G., van der Plas, S. E., Visser, M., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2017, February 6). Effect of a high protein diet and/or resistance exercise on the preservation of fat free mass during weight loss in overweight and obese older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Nutrition Journal, 16(1), 10. Retrieved from https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12937-017-0229-6
Like protein, fiber slows the rate at which your body plows through carb calories so you feel full for longer and maintain steadier blood sugar levels, one reason why research consistently links fiber intake to weight loss. That means fibrous whole grain bread tends to be a better choice than white bread and also explains why fruits, which contain fiber and valuable vitamins in addition to sugar, beat straight-up candy every time.
Also some research shows that the human body is primed to consume most of its calories during daylight hours. But the lifestyle is problematic for many: Because family meals and dinners with friends often are scheduled for after sunset, "people who try to stop eating after 7pm can't do it every day for the rest of their lives," says Dr. Seltzer, who supports an alternative strategy: Eating a hearty meal at your regular dinnertime.
To find your spirit blog, think about what you want to get out of it, recommends Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., a certified weight management specialist and the blogger behind Jessica Cording Nutrition. If you want someone who is going through the same struggles you are, look for a blogger who's in the same stage of their weight-loss journey, suggests Cording. Need new healthy recipes? A nutritionist who posts her favorites might be your best bet.
About: Simon and Becky are lifelong health enthusiasts. They care about making wholesome choices, and they care even more about helping you do the same. Rather than get super personal, Simon and Becky's blog is dedicated to bringing readers the latest news, information, tips and advice for achieving a healthy lifestyle. You'll find all the info you need, from diets, to celebrity tips, to beauty, to fitness and more.
Unintentional weight loss can occur because of an inadequately nutritious diet relative to a person's energy needs (generally called malnutrition). Disease processes, changes in metabolism, hormonal changes, medications or other treatments, disease- or treatment-related dietary changes, or reduced appetite associated with a disease or treatment can also cause unintentional weight loss.[26][27][28][32][33][34] Poor nutrient utilization can lead to weight loss, and can be caused by fistulae in the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, drug-nutrient interaction, enzyme depletion and muscle atrophy.[28]
About: Ruzele's had weight issues her whole life, but it wasn't until after her mother passed away in 2011 that the pounds really started to pile on. She ballooned up to 335 pounds and had a rock-bottom moment that led her to where she is today: 50 pounds lighter and on a mission to lose 130 more. Ruzele's blog posts are short and sweet, but always delightful and full of musings, emotions, progress reports and the occasional vlog (which work oh-so-perfectly). Ruzele's one to follow if you're looking for someone who's accountable and gets to the point, but still leaves you rooting her on day-in and day-out.
WRONG. Skipping a meal or two because you know it will be a night out on the town or just knowing you will being drinking is a terrible idea for a few reasons. Since alcohol actually stimulates the appetite and then you go out on an empty stomach you are more likely to munch on those salty bar snacks (which makes you want to drink more), or more likely to overeat—especially greasy or fried foods—which can add to your waistline.
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Hi Jennifer! I just spent about an hour looking over your blog and I love it. I especially love your weight loss story. It's very motivational and informative. I just opened a Yogurtland in Brentwood a few days ago. Our grand opening is July 8th and I would love it if you came. Yes there are a ton of toppings that are not the best health choice, but we also have a lot of fresh fruit and other toppings that make frozen yogurt a good dessert choice for those that are trying to keep it healthy but also have a sweet tooth. Let me know if you would like to come on the 8th and please feel free to bring friends or family! Hope to meet you soon!
Wow! I truly believe that I read this post today for a reason! I have been taking anxiety medication for the past 5 years and have gained almost 70 lbs in these 5 years. I've literally gone to doctor after doctor about my weight gain and no one could determine why I've gained so much weight. I've literally gone back and forth about quitting cold turkey and was so fearful about the withdrawl side effects. I feel like my weight gain is causing more anxiety than why I'm on the medicine to begin with. I can't thank you enough for sharing your story and motivating me. Thank you!!
About: Misty's more than just a "fat girl," as she puts it. So much more. Misty started blogging about her weight loss about four years ago after she experienced a pulmonary edema and several pulmonary embolisms following the birth of her fourth daughter — all caused by excessive fluids in her body and all nearly killing her. She also found out she has a blood disorder called Factor V Leiden, something she was born with. Since starting her original blog "I Am Not Just a Fat Girl," Misty's weight loss journey has had ups and downs, but ultimately she accepted her body and now blogs to inspire others who are looking to lose weight, too.
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Switch to Lighter Alternatives. Whenever you can, use the low-fat versions of salad dressings, mayonnaise, dairy products, and other products. "You can trim calories effortlessly if you use low-fat and lighter products, and if the product is mixed in with other ingredients, no one will ever notice," says Magee. More smart substitutions: Use salsa or hummus as a dip; spread sandwiches with mustard instead of mayo; eat plain roasted sweet potatoes instead of loaded white potatoes; use skim milk instead of cream in your coffee; hold the cheese on sandwiches; and use a little vinaigrette on your salad instead of piling on the creamy dressing.


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On Thursday 23 April 2015, The Swellers played their final Scottish show to an emotional crowd in Audio, Glasgow. I can't wait to see what they all do on their various future endeavours, from music to the silver screen.
This attempt to capture the end of an era was shot on a Canon 1V with Ilford Delta 3200.
A Great Big Pile Of Leaves at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow.
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Blenders really are useful and popular halogen oven used in order to create anything from smoothies to baby nutritional. Many big name brands claim develop the best blenders, names such as Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Black & Decker and Warons. Their prices will be between $16 and $14 dollars.
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Larkin Poe Interview
The Larkin Poe sisters, Rebecca & Megan join me on TRS #266 to talk about their new album Venom & Faith. Larkin Poe is considered by many as one of the best blues groups going today. The sisters have a wide musical range and on their newest album they are all on display from the album's first single Bleach Bottle Blues too their newest single Honey, Honey. You'll hear Larkin Poe's Bleach Bottle Blues on this episode to close out the interview.
This dynamic due and I talk in depth about their past tours with Elvis Costello, and more recently touring with music icon Bob Seger. They share some great stories about how they got selected to tour with Bob Seger and share some great stories from the tour.
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A Late Start on a Healthy Lifestyle
Earlier this year, just about every Texan made New Year's resolutions, and the majority of them were likely centered around being healthier. Your coworkers did it, your friends did it, and chances are you did too. Here we are six months in, so I want you to look at your circle of friends — who's still getting fit and who's back to the normal routine? Which group do you fit into? Don't let this be a judgement — just an observation.
Don't feel bad if you well off the wagon, as a recent survey suggests less than 10 percent of Americans achieve their resolutions. The number one reason people fail is because they stop. They stop eating healthier meals, they stop going to the gym, they stop drinking as much water, and so on. The best way to get back on track is to do. Whether you're picking up where you left off or just getting started, here are some tips to help you build a happier healthier you.
Work Your Way Up
Instead of jumping off the deep end with a "no more fast food" mindset, you'll have more success by limiting how often you have fast food instead. Try starting with eating out once a week for a while, then shift to only twice a month, and then once a month. This creates manageable, measurable steps you can keep track of along the way and you'll be surprised at how much money you'll save. The same theory applies to what you drink. If a person replaces one can of soda each day with water, they'll cut out more than 60 cups of sugar and roughly 50,000 calories from their diet in a year. And yall wonder where diabetes comes from...
Replace, Replenish, Repeat
If you're like most humans, there's a high chance you're mostly made of water (we all have that one thirsty ass friend). That water needs to be replenished pretty regularly — like multiple times a day — to keep the body at a proper fluid balance. Sodas and sports drinks do provide some refreshment, but they also come with unwanted sugar and calories. The smart move to make is to keep water close by. Keep a pitcher of infused water in the refrigerator and set goals for your water intake.
Get Active
Whether you started a new fitness plan back in January and fell off or you never got around to actually starting, it's time to get up and get moving. There are plenty of ways to get active aside from going to a gym — but if you paid for it already, by all means, use it. Dance classes can be a great way to get your body moving and burn calories, and many communities have local sports leagues for basketball or soccer that can get you moving and making friends. If you do want more of a fitness-focused activity without the financial commitment of a gym membership, check out fitness apps and products that cater to what you're looking for. My personal favorite is Moov Coach.
Snack Smart
One of the sneakiest pitfalls of getting healthy is snacking. Most people don't think twice about a bag of chips every now and then or sour gummy worms during a movie, but your body keeps track of everything you feed it. Meal prep is generally the best way to combat this habit, but if you're not ready to dive into all that, just me mindful of what you consume and try buying or making healthier snacks. If you work in an office or you're still in school, pack some healthy snacks to keep you on track and take a bottle of water with you, so you have access to a healthy option whenever need it.
Nick Bailey is a forward thinking journalist with a well-rounded skill set unafraid to take on topics head on. He now resides in Austin, TX and continues to create content on a daily basis.


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We all know that Nikon and Canon are fueling up for a big battle for the mirrorless wars, with Nikon firing the first salvo in the form of the Z6 and Z7. But it just does not interest me.
After using every camera system and switching back and forth from Canon to Nikon several times and even shooting Phase One digital medium format, I've settled with the Sony a7R III as my favorite camera.
It took me longer than most to jump on board the mirrorless train, with a few things scaring me such as being so small that it might look and feel like a toy. Then I had concerns about the electronic viewfinder in general and if I'd like it; after all I hated the live view on Nikon.
Once I used the Sony, I knew instantly this was it and I was done switching for a very long time. The Sony has already offered everything a Canon or Nikon can do in terms of great focus, image quality, and dynamic range. But then the Sony offers something that is not so easy on the Canon or Nikon. The EVF allows me to use my old vintage lenses like my Helios or vintage Jupiter lenses with perfect focus easily and consistently. Also gone are the days of dealing with the microfocus adjustments since the focusing is done via the sensor.
Bottom line is, Sony has already given us everything that Nikon or Canon are trying to produce.
Critics of the Sony system had once complained about adapters to use Nikon or Canon glass, stating they didn't trust adapters, but now those same folks embrace the idea of adapters if it's a Nikon mirrorless to use their existing F-mount lenses. Most humans are resistant to change, hence the comfort factor of the name Nikon or Canon. However, since the mirrorless is a new platform even for these brands, it is in fact a change and Sony is already established.
Nikon and Canon are trying to reinvent the wheel since they are so late to the party, and who loses in this scenario? The consumer. Think about it, there's going to be a mad rush of brand fanboys all clamoring to get the first Nikon or Canon mirrorless when it's released, and the price will be high and availability will be difficult. Then there's the obvious growing pains that come with any new system. Sony had it early on, and now we are past those hiccups and I can't see a reason to start over and go through those growing pains with the others. Had they realized how big the mirrorless technology was, perhaps they could have been in on the ground floor and enjoyed the success.
At this point, I think Nikon and Canon have already lost. Sony already has the market. Now they are just embarrassingly trying to play catch-up much in the same way GoPro tried to do after they realized (again, too late) that DJI had beaten them.
The specs from Nikon seem to be a pretty obvious straight copy of the Sony, except for one huge blunder in only including one card slot. Will it work? Likely yes, but we don't know how many bugs it will have being a new system. Are you getting anything new for your effort and money? Seems like that answer is no.
Time will tell if Canon can make a better attempt at entry into this market than this sad effort that Nikon has made.
What do you think? If adapters are required to use your existing lenses with Nikon or Canon mirrorless, then what advantage does it have over Sony? Just the name you are comfortable with.
Is that really worth the expense, wait, and growing pains of working through the inevitable bugs?
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Eric, I do agree but I still think it's a good attempt from Nikon despite the lack of some pro features. Let's keep in mind that in recent years they've had financial instability, research and development resources spent on the wrong products (some of them dumped) or technologies, this and a ridiculous price tag strategy must have hinder the development of this new line up. For me, the Z6 and Z7 are a good step forward, albeit not perfect. I was tempted to jump to Sony myself, but their lens offering is not as wide as Nikon or Canon (though of excellent quality), my finances would not allow me a complete overall and playing around with a friend's A7III did not completely convinced me to jump in the Sony bandwagon. As for Nikon, I think they've been taking their customers for a ride for a long time now, a bit full of themselves to be honest. I am looking forward to play with these babies, will I be overwhelmed or disappointed?
The lens factor is negligible because I too own Canon glass and use it on my Sony. I also own minolta and a few vintage m42's that I adapt. Focus peaking is great so thankfully Nikon gave these that feature.
You'll be disappointed if you use one and then immediately use the other. One is missing key features and native lenses (the only reason I bring that up again is because everyone yelled and screamed adapted lenses suck for 6 years and now somehow when Nikon does it it's "groundbreaking" and not a fault).
If this was 2016, these cameras would be more than acceptable. In 2018, these are underwhelming at best.
If these cameras were released by Sony the bashing would continue. If these were released by Canon they would be bashed by the Nikon users. These are Nikon and here we are debating about the same flaws I dealt with when switching from Canon 3 years ago.
Bill your title SUCKS ! Did you have the Z7 or Z6 in your hands and did you make any images with it? Happy shooting weekend everyone :)
sony's lens lineup is a joke compare to Nikon and Canons. If I'm going to be adapting all my lenses, I may as well use a 1st party adapter than having to rebuy everything and then buy it again for FE.
So the problem for sony is, unless you already bought a bunch of FE glass, what they have is nothing special. No tilt/shift, no telephotos of any relevancy, lackluster prime lineups full of holes. So for the Nikon shooter, there is really nothing sony brings than buying a bunch of canon glass (so you may was well buy canon's mirrorless at eventually).
and for the canon user, investing in sony glass is pointless as the EF line crushes anything sony has and they know they will eventually end up going back to a canon mirrorless, adapter or not.
There is literally NO reason to ever buy a sony camera unless you consider the lackluster FE lens lineup enough.
Another reactivated Nikon account. The man disappeared for FIVE YEARS just to come back and comment about Nikon's failure of a release.
You bashed canon in 2013 and now you're back to defend Nikon.
Nice name, L S must be like "McLovin".
I think give the camera a chance, let other people share their experience with the camera. It's like were judging a new born baby because of its features and not what he/she can be as they grow.
Most people who get to try it liked the camera, obviously not everyone will be happy or has some things to say about the camera. But consider their positive statements, the camera looks promising!
When Sony announced the A7 (I know this won't be a fair comparison) people were skeptical of it, barely no one wants it as it was a scary territory to play with. It took some time before people appreciated what the first generation of Alpha (7, 7S, and 7R) camera can do. The second generation was good, but not good enough and users had to compromise for what it was lacking. Now they have the A7III and A7RIII, really awesome cameras at the moment.
Now Nikon is sort of playing safe by not investing a lot and just targeting pro-sumers on this first release which almost (or totally, depending on your point of view) match Sony's offering. It has room to grow and improve on JUST LIKE ANY OTHER PRODUCT.
Lastly, that single XQD slot. Deal breaker for many who relies on it, that's given. But a lot of people who might buy this won't even care if it has dual slots or not (considering its target market). The Z7 and Z6 is not the Sony A9 series of Nikon. It's more like a D610 and D750. There's probably a reason why Nikon can't fit 2 XQD or a XQD/SD combo. Most likely because of the size limitation versus the size of the XQD module.
I will get the Z6. Why? I need an everyday camera and a body for filming jobs. I have the D850 which will cater most of my work anyway.
I have many Nikon lenses ... Only the fact that I can use my lenses in a mirrorless without compatibility problems already makes me happy. This guy of the matter neither had the chance to try the new cameras already speaks shit.
When the A7Riii was released it was compared to certain cameras it was "against" and beat them being mirrorless vs DSLR.
When the 850 came out it was compared to the Riii. Still mirrorless vs DSLR.
Yesterday these were announced; no comparison is being made with the Riii because all specs but the EVF and rear screen are better...
Should we compare these to the Sony 2016 lineup? That's a fair comparison if you want one because at least the sensors are the same.
This is mirrorless vs mirrorless but not even the specs compete, just brand loyalty. "Fanboys" on both sides but there is a clear winner. The "first gen" excuse doesn't work because they are charging more than what the cameras are up against. It's a flat out failure by Nikon.
Wake up!
We are not sleeping.
Who told you that I'll change any of my Nikon DSLRs for a mirrorless... Nikon or not :D
I think we should turn this article around, Although the Z6 &Z7 at first glance don't seem to have much advantage over the D850 or Az7Riii. On the photography field the Sony mirrorless camera's haven't really given us any edge over any current topnotch Canon or mostly Nikon top line DSLR;s either. However the new Z mount does give Nikon a tremendous amount of playroom over canon and sony mount. Whether or not the adapter will perform better or worse is more or less irrelevant to what possibilities the new Z mount offers over the canon and sony mount in the long run. Let's face it you are now faced choosing between a D850, a nikon Z7 or a A7RIII (all of wich perform fine now) I would choose the D850 over any camera. However the Nikon Z mount offers you all round sharpness on Z lenses from wide open and more playroom for even larger than full frame sensors... Now let's say they would add a larger sensor, a second memory slot, better batteries while conveniently adding a complete lens set within 3 years. Does any body still think either canon or Sony can compete with this, without changing their entire set up which is not likely within 2-3 years.. This is why the Nikon Z mount does not suck and should seriously worry both canon and Sony.
My mark 3 and 4 have dual cards and work with my lens. My GH5 with metabones handles all the video. So not interested at all in mirrorless unless they start doing something magical. None of these are going to make my pics any better.
So...you're not saying that it is marginally or greatly inferior to the Sony, you're saying the Nikon mirrorless 'sucks'. And you haven't had one in your hands? Tried files from it? Really?
How do you not understand the difference between disappointment from what your expectations and strong criticism for an actual existing product which you haven't even tested. I don't care how many systems you have tried when you make a proclamation about a system you haven't. It 'sucks' is irresponsible.
I had high hopes for Nikon releasing a D4x and had even delayed making a purchase for almost a year. I needed a studio camera, but Nikon released a more general purpose camera with an emphasis on speed over image size with the D5. It didn't suit my needs, but it would be asinine for me to say the D5 sucks when it simply is suited for other photographers.
Understand the difference?
I'm switching from the A7III to the Z6 for a few reasons:
1. The ergonomics of the A73 stink. The joystick has sharp edges that dig into my thumb. The grip is too shallow, these things are fine until you shoot a few weddings.
2. The colors are supposedly improved but they make my greens look more yellow than they should. Nikon has in my eyes, perfected the color science (this is debatable :-P )
3. The EVF in the Z6 is akin to the A7R3 which is good. The A73's EVF is my first experience with an EVF and while I have gotten used to it, it's really easy to imagine it being better.
4. I still have several f-mount lenses and it will be so nice being able to use them and get metadata! I know there's a comlite adapter out there but that thing sounds like it will ruin my lenses so I've been using a dumb-adapter.
5. The back LCD (at least on my copy) of the A73 is simply inaccurate. It shifts the hues of all colors. I should post an example sometime of how bad it is. Also, why is the orange part of the highlighted menu item so posterized?
6. Menus. When I had a Nikon I could press the question mark button and a description of the menu option I was on would explain what the option was about. Now I have to consult the online manual and Sony uses some strange terminology sometimes. The favorites page only allows you to add like 6 things and there's about 10 settings I want to have there, why Sony?
7. Start up time. The A73 is painfully slow to boot up. The time is inconsistent, sometimes it's well over 2 seconds though, which doesn't sound like much but when you're at a wedding walking around and you notice some little interaction or something, it means the difference between getting the shot or not. I obviously don't know how well the Z6 will do in this regard, I'm just hoping and praying it's better.
I am really sad about the battery life being so low... but if it means it starts up quicker that's a trade I'm willing to make.
I don't really get your complaint about the back screen not having accurate colors. If you are doing work where you need accurate colors (ie you can actually make changes to the colors in the field) you should most likely be shooting tethered with a calibrated screen. I wouldnt even trust any screen on any camera to see if my exposure is right. That is what the histogram is for.
You also mention that start up time is an issue but would take worse battery life for quicker start up time. What happens if something important is happening while you are switching out the battery. With the Sony you could just leave the camera on all day and maybe switch out the battery once. Maybe being the keyword. From what I've heard you can pretty much leave the latest gen Sony's on all day and still have juice left.
The ergonomics thing is sorta questionable too. I've got big hands and never had an issue with it. For some reason I always feel like the photographers that complain about it most likely don't even pump their own gas cuz it hurts their hand.
The back screen colors being off is just annoying, I know it doesn't affect the final product but they're so far off it's silly. Take a picture of green leaves and it will look like fall because they're yellow. A small gripe, but it exists and affects my end user experience none the less.
As for the turning on situation, I'll have your suggestion a try. The batteries are really stellar, there's no denying that. Thanks for the idea.
Ergonomically it's undoubtedly inferior. The grip depth isn't even an issue so much as the on/off switch and the joystick. They are actually quite sharp and using the camera throughout the day, you'll begin to notice it. Again, small peas but it's still a thing.
You can add 5 setting to page one in favorite menu but you can have 4 pages, just select something and move to next empty page:)
I would suggest waiting a couple of firmware updates before changing to the new system :)
Thanks for the pages tip, I knew there must be some way to do that. Do you know of any firmware updates upcoming? Maybe they'll fix the gray color of the focus area so I can actually see where my focus box is!
I wish Sony would fix it because I just can't seem the focus point much on the screen, but they are not famous for there firmware updates. Maybe next generation or a big wow.
I was actually referring to Nikon's camera, I think if you shoot Sony now better let them polish the camera with a few firmware updates before changing, if that's what you want:)
This article is a joke? I mean, do you know ANYTHING about the physics of the lens mounts? There is a reason why same brand mounts (like sony a and e) need an adapter. Because the sensor distance. And aboutbthe 3rd party adabters a bit.
I only use (for my sony a6300) old fast manual lenses with adapers for them, BUT the Af mount adapters are slow AF. I had only 1 sony A mount lens (and sony adapter for it) and thats WAAAY faster than the same type lens with metabone Af adapter when I tried out in a camera store. It's usable for sure. But if you have this level of auto focus, you will only use in brand lenses, with additional adapters.
I am not a fanboy by any mean. I have no enough money for that. BUT this types of articles are just ignore the fact, that, this is a new start, and we only saw 1 types od this (sony) and they did the same way as well. And they done it right. Nikon is better experienced about camera and camera gears, let give them a try then judge.
Not a single pro who has used the new system has complained about battery life. In fact just the opposite, one person even stated they shot 1750 raw shots on one battery! Others all claiming excellent video battery life and beyond 1,000 raw shots. As far as the "kit" lenses Corey Rich, a very successful "pro" says the new 50mm 1.8 is the sharpest lens he has ever used and the 24-70 may be the sharpest zoom he's ever seen. Why are pros loving the system (yeah yeah their all Nikon Ambassadors) and the only haters are Sony fanboys who haven't even laid eyes on a Z7???
I own and make money with my A7R III along with some very expensive glass but I will test out the Z7 with an open mind as there are so many shortcomings with the Sony products. So far every frame of video and every still I've seen from the new Nikon look spectacular, can't wait to see for myself.
Till you pick it up and start using it for around a month or so you will know if it is a good investment or not. Sony has been great , but to just dismiss the entire camera system without even using it is a little rough.
Was this click bait? It seems like click bait. Did you have a Nikon Z camera in your hands? Or is your opinion based on... informed opinion.
I guess your post makes sense, judging by how Sony came last into DSLR and they sucked so much, so the same must happen to Nikon and specially Canon, since they are the last to the mirrorless party I guess...
Oh, and yes, I do trust in an adapter from the manufacturer that has all the proprietary IP necessary to make one work, rather than a third party retro-engineering something to work.
And, even if image quality was the same, do you know what would interest me the most? Ergonomics, menus that make sense, build quality, body sealing... Still won't go for that EVF though.
Until Sony offers 10bit color for video either internal or piped through hdmi Sony is a non-starter for me. I have an A7s ii and our ability to push a grade is severely limited compared to other cameras we have ( gh5s / kinifinity Terra 6K).
Nikon may be late to the game but at least they had the good sense to give us a 10bit 422.
you people are too negative. you're complaining just because the camera has only one single card, has a buffer of only 15 shots, unreliable continuous af, only 15min video recording per battery, no eye af, evf blackout delay, and only a handful of native lenses?


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Cheery chitchat in Amsterdam Slotervaart
As published in the Amsterdam Weekly, volume 5, issue 37
Most people flocking to Amsterdam usually only get to see cultural hotspots like the Rijksmuseum, Madame Tussauds, the famous canal houses, and - in a worse-case scenario - head for a joint at some local coffee shop. There is little chance they would visit areas that are considered ethnic trouble spots.
A prime example is Mercatorplein nicknamed Meccaplein, because of its relatievely high concentration of men and women donned in typically Islamic attire. And if you pop by you are either a Muslim yourself, a lost journalist, or in the mood for a cheap but first-rate kebab.
Okay, these exaggerations aside, for the last three years De Baarsjes has really been making an effort to reach out to non-Muslims during Ramadan. And, what's more, it is one of the few neighbourhoods in the city, where you won't be bumping into political bigwigs or be forced to listen to politically correct speeches. To be brutally honest, in the case of your Ramadan reporter, there was no speech at all, not even a welcoming one when she visited the the ROC Karel Klinkenberg in Amsterdam Slotervaart.
Yep, for those in the know, this edgy neighbourhood made headlines only two years ago when a policeman got shot. It catapulted neighbours and community representatives into action, organising all kinds of social events. And what better way to do this than through a lecture about the nuts and bolts of the Muslim fast, hand in hand with a delicious Ramadan iftar. Well, that was the idea anyway.
Time for a reality check. Yes, there was food, but the lecture got mysteriously cancelled and the whole idea behind a mixed seating arrangement did not work out quite well either. But of course there are always exceptions, like this one Dutch student: 'Quite honestly I don't know much about Muslims. That's why I decided to come in the first place. And with all that political pressure that we should integrate … Well, here I am.'
And so, thanks to the lack of a lecture, Mr Student engaged in merry conversation with fellow table guests about the do's and don't of fasting, about the sudden popularity of working night shifts during Ramadan, but also about the differences to the Catholic fast.
After roughly half an hour more visitors finally began to trickle in, from elderly Dutch people who had been living in De Baarsjes since the 1960s, to veiled Moroccan mothers with their young ones. But still, no mixing whatsoever.
Then, at around a quarter to eight, something happened. People returned from the buffet table with plates laden with all kinds of oriental delicacies. And instead of returning to their original seats, Muslims and non-Muslims alike finally plucked up the courage and walked over to their neighbours. No tough speeches about integration. No harsh words about segregation. No crude remarks about the lacking organisation. Simply cheery chitchat about everyday life in Amsterdam Slotervaart.


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(floor 3.5) => 3 0.5
When you use floor in the manner above, you get two values back, 3 as the first return value, and 0.5 as the second. Whats really cool is that the values besides the first are completely ignored unless you explicitly ask for them.1 This means you can pretend that floor returns only a single value as long as you don't need the other ones. Notice how in the following example, the + function is not aware of the second value returned by floor:
(+ (floor 3.5) 10) => 13
Now you may be wondering, How can I obtain other values besides the first one?. Well, there are several macros for doing that, the main one being multiple-value-bind. To use multiple-value-bind, you specify a list of the variables you want to bind each value to, followed by the expression that will return multiple values. Lets say you want to multiply the two values returned by floor together. Here is how you would do that with multiple-value-bind:
(multiple-value-bind (val remainder) (floor 3.5) (* val remainder)) => 1.5
It is also easy to create your own function that returns multiple values. All you need to do is pass each value you want to return to the values function. Below is a function which returns both twice its argument and three times its argument:
(defun multiples (x) (values (* 2 x) (* 3 x))) (multiples 10) => 20 30
There is just one more thing you need to know about multiple values. If the last call of a function is to another that returns multiple values, the first function will return all of the values the second one returns. If you were to write a function that doubles its argument and then uses floor to round it down, that function will return both values that are returned by floor.
(defun double-and-round-down (x) (floor (* 2 x))) (double-and-round-down 5.25) => 10 0.5
This behavior may or may not be desired. The standard way to make sure your function only returns a single value is to wrap the function that returns multiple values with a call to values. Values will pay attention only to the first value and will return just that and nothing else.
(defun double-and-round-down (x) (values (floor (* 2 x)))) (double-and-round-down 5.25) => 10
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After I used Spotify for the first time I was amazed with the Premium high quality streaming.
The problem is that with the new version 0.8.8 high quality streaming is not working. It says in the settings it is on, but the sound quality is still 160kbps.
Everything is fine when I keep the version 0.8.5 which is installed when you download Spotify for the first time. With high quality streaming and all albums sound almost the same as my 400 original CDs. The problem is that it quickly upgrades itself to 0.8.8 and then the quality drops to 160kbps and all restarting, logging out, switch high quality streaming on/off doesn't help. It always stays 160kbps. If someone has access to ouput meters in their audio interface you can tell you're not getting 320kbps when the peak level of all modern albums is around -4dB instead of around 0dB. Just check the new Biffy Clyro or Muse albums.
Please Spotify confirm this as a bug and fix it ASAP.
Here is how to recreate the issue:
1. Install Spotify. It will run 0.8.5 version when you run it for the first time. Make sure it is a clean install.
2. Turn High Quality Streaming on.
3. Play "The Joke's On Us" by Biffy Clyro - you should hear it in near-CD quality and the peak level should be at around 0dBFS.
4. After Spotify shows you a blue strip with the information about the upgrade, restart Spotify.
5. After the restart you will see the version 0.8.8 (there is the new "follow" feature amongst other things).
6. Play the same song. It will still be the way it was in 0.8.5. It is only the first time after the upgrade when 0.8.8 plays high quality streaming.
7. Restart Spotify again. The high quality streaming is gone for good. You will hear it and the peak level will be down to around -4dB. Now only a clean reinstall can bring the high quality back.
I have repeated the same sequence 5 times and it always gives the same results.
I have escalated this topic to the community staff for you.
Hopefully someone will be able to look into this soon ;)
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There is a workaround to get high quality streaming working temporarly in Spotify 0.8.8
1. Make sure Spotify is not running and delete this file: "[User]/Library/Application Support/Spotify/prefs"
2. Run Spotify application
3. Mark "high quality streaming" on and "set the same volume for all tracks" off
4. Enjoy your music in 320kbps and DO NOT restart Spotify. After restarting it will go back to poor quality.
5. Repeat it every time after closing the applications and running Spotify again.
I'll make an automated batch script to do this ;)
There may be some confusion about the high quality streaming works on our service.
If you play a track on your computer once with the high quality streaming mode selected, this caches the track to your computer. Then, if you restart Spotify, and play that track again, you would play that cached version, which probably would have stored in a high quality.
I've just tested the example track of "The Joke's On Us" by Biffy Clyro on both the latest client and an iOS device, both set to 320kbps quality, and they sound rather compariable to me. For the purposes of full disclosure, I'm using a set of Sony MDR-XB300 headphones. I always find that the high end is the first to go in terms of testing bitrates, especially cymbals on drum tracks. Can I ask exactly what software / hardware you are using to test the bitrates of these track? Also, are the settings in the Preferences menu the same? Ensure that "Set the same volume level for all tracks" is unchecked, too.
I have gone through all possible cache clearing, reinstalling and other very complex solutions that could possibly fix the problem, but nothing other than sticking to 0.8.5 works. I managed to keep 0.8.5 by modifying some file and folder permissions to prevent the automatic upgrade.
My system is OSX 10.8.2
I received an email from Spotify confirming that they also were able to reproduce this problem.
"Set the same volume for all tracks" is always unchecked but that also gets stuck in the new version. I measure dBFS on my Crane Song Avocet and once the quality drops after the upgrade to 0.8.8, the peak level also drops to -4dBFS (in Biffy Clyro's case and many others) and there is absolutely no way to bring it back to the original 0dBFS level.
I think we can safely skip all parts suggesting that I should do/try clearing and reinstalling this and this. The bug is there on my system and being on premium account I am not getting high quality streaming in 0.8.8.
I repeat - 0.8.5 works fine.
Does this apply to the Windows version as well, or just the Mac version?
Since I'm not on a mac, I can't check what happens on there, but on my win8 I'd say the problem gives similar symptoms, but for different reasons.
I definitely get different streams using 160 vs 320. For some reason though the latest version of spotify caps my frequency output to my soundcards (I've got three different with different chipsets). It's not really noticeable on my low-end system, but highly noticeable on my somewhat better system. As I said earlier, symptoms are the same, but it appears the reasons behind this might be different compared to op's.
if this is a problem to you, then there are threads in the community on how to roll back to previous versions and block the automatic update - that's what I've done.
We've done some extensive testing on this and unable to reproduce. From logs, we can see that users on 0.8.8 are streaming on 320kbps, with the "High Quality Streaming" mode selected. From the files we tested, we also checked the backend and the actual files themselves, and they were also at 320kbps.
The only thing I can think that might be causing this is the "Set the same volume level for each track" setting. Try turning this on for 10 seconds, and you should notice a difference. Turn it off and it should return to normal.
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