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The Golden Arches also serve 69 million customers each day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 598 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s an argument that has raged for years. Should it be considered fast food, or simply food prepared fast? Honestly, I’d rather worry less about semantics and more about the…
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And remember, always borrow money from pessimists … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 591 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the more brilliant people I have ever stumbled across in my lifetime is comedian Steven Wright. Sure, the man is hilarious, but how does he think of the things he has shared with us…
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There’s a small, but extremely vociferous corps of Ohio State fans in Quincy, and we absolutely love seeing the No. 2 city on the following list of most-rude towns … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 586 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Chicago has been named the 14th-rudest city in America according to…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 16, 2023 That’s the good news. The bad news is that attending any of the big three pro sports is going to put a dent in your wallet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 581 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Attending an MLB game is not…
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That middle finger comment is another classic … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 573 of The Daily Dirt for Friday, April 7, 2023. 1. Maybe it’s just a guy thing, but there are few more satisfying things in the world than zinging a friend with an insult. Here’s a collection of…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 6, 2023 There are few meteorological occurrences more frustrating than snow in April. I’m glad we don’t have to worry about that this year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 572 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the first week of April, we’ve had some warm weather…
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The next seven months, it is baseball season. Wahoo! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 565 of The Daily Dirt 1. It’s Opening Day for the MLB season. For some, it’s like Christmas in March. I’m one of those. The Daily Dirt will celebrate the start of baseball season by forecasting…
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If I had been a pro wrestler, my name might have been Russell the Muscle, Dirty Steve, Love Child or The Appetite … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 561 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Go ahead, admit it. In the darkest reaches of your soul you occasionally like to watch professional…
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For the record, I REALLY like my picks to recast “Seinfeld” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 540 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you had the opportunity to wave some sort of magic wand and bring back some of your favorite TV shows from the past, what would be your…
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Anyone besides me think Chubby Checker is older than 81? More on that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 539 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, we’re about a week or so into MLB spring training, with much of the early discussion centered around a handful of new…
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If you’re wondering why the Cardinals are not in my top five, just look at that starting rotation … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 531 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Spring training is now fully underway, and with that in mind here are my way-too-early MLB rankings, Today, we look at…
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It’s finally time to yell at the top of our lungs those two favorite words of baseball fans all across the nation: Play ball! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 527 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Spring training unfolds across Florida and Arizona this week. You know what the best things…
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Budweiser’s Super Bowl advertising history is legendary, so I’m guessing this Kevin Bacon commercial might be a classic-in-waiting. The Maya Rudolph and Alicia Silverstone ads could also be big hits … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 525 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think we can all agree that the commercials…
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There’s more to this month than New Year’s and football … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 490 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s be honest. After New Year’s Day, we’re all kind of burnt out on the holiday thing … until probably Valentine’s Day when we (as in the male portion…
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I really, really hate that song … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 485 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some interesting numbers to remember on Christmas Day: Gold medal: The infamous “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” song was first released in 1979. Thankfully, there was never a follow-up from Elmo and Patsy. Silver…
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To this day, I can’t even say the words “Ball Four by Jim Bouton” without chuckling … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 422 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Before the days of the internet, social media, ESPN and the MLB Network, one of the very few ways to reach out and…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 Music in particular, like our world in general, was changing as the mid-1960s approached. I think you’ll agree, with at least the former, as you peruse today’s first offering … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 420 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The rock era…
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I sure am glad all of my kids are done with their college years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 416 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have kids — or grandkids — who are beginning the process of selecting a college, you may want to steer them clear of the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 The first thought is going to be like fingernails on a blackboard for some of you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 409 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s fair to say there are songs that drive each of us a bit…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 By the time you read this, I will have gone through every box, drawer, closet and cupboard in our house … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 406 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The story is an old, familiar one. Those old toys or collectibles many…
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Obviously, Jeopardy! producers should be utilizing the “sports” category much more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 401 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever wonder what the most-used categories on “Jeopardy!” might be? Well, yes, there are people who keep track of such things and the answers are: 1. The Movies. (Always a…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 Norman Einstein, eh? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 400 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yes, football season is full go on all fronts — high school, college and finally the NFL. But sometimes the best part of football season is not produced between the…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 Admit it. We all love to administer a quality insult. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 391 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know those times you wish you had the precise insult to lay on someone who is annoying you to no end? Well,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 How did geese get to California? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 385 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Thankfully, high school sports are back (man, it was a long summer!), which brings us to another edition of best — or worst, depending on your…
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I’ve been extremely grateful there’s a outlet like YouTube out there. Those old Diana Ross and the Supremes songs have sound especially good this week… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 367 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re baby boomer and grew up on the music of the 1960s and 1970s…
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And now, the men take center stage in our week-long tribute to the top individual voices of pop music during the era when baby boomers listened to their lives unfolding during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 358 of The Daily Dirt. (Reminder: No artist can…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 31, 2022 We’ll be touching on three of my favorite items in life today: music, baseball and “Yellowstone” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 355 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we’re starting a week-long tribute to the top singers, both female and male, of the…
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Cardinals fans, just skip to the Thought O’ The Day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 349 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you had the power to resurrect some of your all-time favorite TV shows from decades past, which ones would they be? The ground rules are simple. You can…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 21, 2022 Among other things today, we rubber stamp the greatness of Shohei Ohtani … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 343 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ll conclude our accent on MLB this week — in honor of the All-Star Game — with 10 comments about…
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I think I would have liked to have met Bill Keister … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 341 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Continuing with our recent baseball theme in honor of tonight’s MLB All-Star Game, today we offer our all-time all-nickname all-star team. There is no other sport can come…
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You might want to get the Pepto-Bismol ready. Jus sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 340 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of our favorite topics in this space is eating, as in world record eating. That’s why I follow the trials and tribulations of the MLE (Major League Eating)…
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David Bell and Tony LaRussa will likely be looking for employment this fall, if not before … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 338 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re basically at the halfway point of the MLB season. Here’s one man’s opinion about some more first-half highlights and lowlights: National League…
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I’m staying with yesterday’s Fourth of July theme because I’m kind of a patriotic guy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 325 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Thinking out loud here … would any of the following work as an official slogan for the Fourth of July? “U.S. of YAY”: This is…
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“Exploding Christmas?” That’s a new one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 324 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re closing in on the Fourth of July holiday, which is one of my favorites. First of all, it’s always in the summer (duh), and secondly, it’s normally an outdoor celebration. It’s a…
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One of the first .45s I ever purchased was “Girl On A Swing”…. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 319 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s salute another of the Daily Dirt’s all-time favorite rock bands. Today we present our favorite songs from one of the top soft-rock groups of the 1960s,…
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A plate is a plate is a plate — unless YADI is involved … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 312 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We reach a milestone today in our ongoing Great Plate debate to find the the No. 1 personalized license plate in West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri.…
Read Full Article Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd, buy me some peanuts and cracker jack … yeah, you know how it goes. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 308 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m in the mood for a little baseball talk today. It’s June. The weather…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, June 3 You may just want to skip to No. 3 and the “sphincter” comment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 301 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week I wasted probably 15 to 30 minutes of my life that I will never get back. I was…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, May 27, 2022 When I was younger, I never had much use for reruns. That’s all changed, as you’ll see in today’s first comment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 296 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the TV shows I had dearly missed when its run…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Barney Fife may have been the most memorable TV character of my childhood. I’m proud to say I always loved “The Andy Griffith Show” and always will … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 288 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, I saw where…
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I think Debra Winger and I could have been a match. That’s all I’m saying … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 283 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admittedly, I kind of shook my head when Tuesday I saw Tom Brady and Fox Sports had reached a 10-year, $375 million contract. Brady will…
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Whenever I feel a little down — like when the Cleveland Guardians are the midst of a losing streak — I play a few offerings from Willie Nelson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 272 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Classic country troubadour Willie Nelson just turned 89. I think it’s safe…
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I’m sure Merv Griffin was probably a great guy, but I always thought he was a terrible talk-show host. OK… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 269 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I haven’t decided what’s going to be on my tombstone yet (maybe I should, I’m certainly not getting any younger!), but…
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Happy Easter Sunday from the staff at the Daily Dirt. Enjoy the day with your family, then settle in for a little dirt-track racing from Bristol, Tenn. … Welcome to Vol. 261 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Here are three medal-worthy thoughts tied to Easter Sunday: Gold medal: “Golf is just the…
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Gilbert Gottfried’s death on Tuesday just adds to an already crappy year in celebrity deaths. Sidney Poitier? Gone. Meat Loaf? Gone. Today we pay tribute to some of the biggest names in entertainment we have already lost in 2022 … Welcome to Vol. 258 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Late in…
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We’re into day two of the MLB season and I’m still on a backdoor slider high … Welcome to Vol. 253 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yay or Nay? Yay: The addition of grilled meatballs to the concessions lineup at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Those HAVE to be amazing. (PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The Busch Grilled Meatballs…
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ESPN experts feel it could be a long summer for the St. Louis Cardinals. How long? You’ll know once you work your way through Thought No. 3 … Welcome to Vol. 253 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re “that close” to being able to enjoy sunshine and blue skies on a daily basis. We’ll soon…
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Honestly, I think we all have a little Al Bundy and Homer Simpson in us … Welcome to Vol. 252 of The Daily Dirt. 1. All too often, I’m guilty of putting together the “best of” lists for this space. Today we take a U-turn. I offer up the worst-ever TV dads in medal-worthy fashion:…
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I can remember openly cheering at some of the movies Bruce Willis has provided us over the years, and that’s why his medical issues are so sad. We’re losing a great talent … Welcome to Vol. 250 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bruce Willis has always been one of my favorite performers, dating to his…
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There are quite a few tantalizing ways to serve potatoes, but keep those stringy fries away from my table … Welcome to Vol. 249 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In my mind, one of the most underrated foods is the potato. There are so many ways to enjoy this little fellow, and I think we…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, April 1, 2022Ahhh … welcome to April, one step closer to spring. It’s also kind of a holiday for some people … Welcome to Vol. 249 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some fool-ish thoughts for a day that celebrates such things. Happy April Fool’s Day! Gold medal: “This is the day upon…
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Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of LoveI have to say, I like that Pam Beesly character … Welcome to Vol. 248 of The Daily Dirt. 1. March is Women’s History Month, so before head into April here are some medal-worthy memorable words from some memorable women: Gold medal: “I’m not offended by blonde…
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Birds on a bat, fuku chicken and a little yay or nay… Welcome to Vol. 247 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re just a shade over a week away from the start of the Major League Baseball season. Beginning today, the Daily Dirt will off a quick synopsis of each of MLB’s six divisions. We…
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I think I got something to say to you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 235 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Every time “Maggie May” comes on the radio I smile. It started my love affair with Rod Stewart music in the summer of 1971. I heard “Maggie May” again earlier this week,…
Read Full Article The sky’s a little bluer today, the pastries a bit tastier and visions of 90-foot baselines are dancing through my head … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 235 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yes, baseball is back. Spring training games start later this week and the season openers are right around the corner…
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I’m really, really sick of the baseball labor mess we are enduring, but I’m still trying to stay in touch with a variety of voices concerning the situation. I tried to pick out a few of the best comments I have found in the last couple of days. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol.…
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When you think about your mom, I’m sure most of your memories are heartwarming — but what if some of the following TV moms had helped raise you?… With that in mind, welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 226 of The Daily Dirt.1. Here’s a list of 10 of my favorite moms in TV…
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It’s the first of March and we still don’t have baseball… with that in mind, welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 225 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is difficult for me to think about, let alone write. I am “this close” to canceling my loyalty to the alleged national pastime — baseball. I…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022In my world, Jeremiah is still a bullfrog … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 223 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think we’d all likely agree the first line of any song is uber important. More times than not, it will determine if we will even hang…
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Sooner or later this month or early next, the MLB labor fiasco should be resolved, and when that occurs there will be dozens of free agents signing contracts. One of those is Albert Pujols, who SHOULD wind up back in a Cardinals uniform … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 213 of The Daily…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 The McHotDog? Yeah, it was a real thing … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 204 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Not every menu item launched by McDonald’s has been a success. First, I’ll look at what I consider the Golden Arches’ three biggest failures,…
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The MLB labor dispute is nearing an end. I promise. So while you wait for those first reports from spring training, allow the ensuing words to provide comfort and solace … I think these are my five favorite baseball-related quotes of all-time: George Will: “Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True., And the Grand…
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Today is a cause for celebration. It’s a major milestone for The Daily Dirt … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 200. 1. Welcome to February, and baseball season is right around the corner. Yes, yes, yes … the labor dispute will be settled soon and the players will be back on…
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Mango Jello does not get the respect it deserves. That, and more ahead … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 181 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The popularity of “The Manningcast” on Monday night NFL telecasts this fall has prompted ESPN to plan on introducing that kind of accompanying telecast for its…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 4, 2022 Christmas is over … New Year’s is over … is your life back to normal yet? … If not, sit back, relax and welcome to today’s three thoughts that comprise Vol. 176 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Some more advertising slogans the powers-to-be should have probably reconsidered: Gold medal: In…
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Daily Dirt for Oct. 4, 2021 The best part of waking up in the mornings between April and October is not a cup of Folgers Coffee, it’s knowing that it is baseball season. That will make more sense as you work your way through Vol. 86 of today’s three thoughts. 1. We’re in the first week…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 22, 2021 Ahh … lunchtime as a school kid. Vol. 75 of the Daily Dirt should rekindle some memories during the first of today’s three thoughts: 1. This is for those whose moms packed their lunches as grade-school kids. How many of these items did you hope to find when you opened…
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Daily Dirt for Aug. 8, 2021By Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture Today’s three thoughts are highlighted by items close to my heart — food and baseball. Sit back, pick up that Classic Coke with crushed ice and enjoy Vol. 31 of the Daily Dirt: 1. What’s the most popular food in America,…
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Muddy River News STATE OF PLAY: Baseball Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:26:24 Subscribe Share Stitcher RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:26:24Subscribe: StitcherMuddy River News Editor David Adam discusses youth baseball with two men who…
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