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Being appointed a Royal Warrant holder is still the highest form of accolade and influence. United in their commitment to the highest quality of service, sustainability and responsible environmental practice — these remarkable organisations are known and trusted by The King. Thatcher and dyker For Brian Wilson , who provides thatching and dry-stone-walling services in the grounds of the Birkhall estate and at Balmoral in Scotland, being among those to receive the Royal Warrant this year shows the passion and dedication of The King to preserving important local traditions and skills that remain under threat. ‘The thatching we do uses vernacular techniques and materials, such as heather and bracken, rather than straw and reed as in the South of England, and the Royal Family is aware that it’s a different tradition — they want to support that, rather than use other styles from elsewhere,’ explains Mr Wilson. ‘It’s important that we use local materials, because otherwise we gradually lose the knowledge of how to work with them. The King values the work we do and, in doing so, helps to continue the relevance and preservation of these old localised ways of doing things.’ Specialist container tree grower In the heart of the Cambridgeshire Fens, 500 tree varieties are grown across the 350-acre Barcham nursery before they are harvested into unique specialist containers, which ensure the development of a successful root system. Once they have been rigorously checked the following planting season, these trees are ready to be delivered to their new homes — several of which have been royal estates. ‘To be awarded the Royal Warrant from His Majesty is a huge endorsement and confidence booster for our prospective customers when it comes to choosing trees for their gardens,’ enthuses managing director Mike Glover. ‘Our customers often express the view to us that The King has always been well ahead of time regarding the environment and they are delighted to select from our stock in the knowledge that His Majesty may have had trees from the same batch.’ Supplier of fishing tackle and waterproof clothing For the team at Farlows , the Royal Warrant goes further than acknowledging the quality of its products—it demonstrates The King’s continued support for and love of the countryside and rural life. ‘King Charles has always been an avid fisherman and the sport has been part of his life from an early age. He was taught to fish by his mother and father and has passed on his hobby to younger members of the Royal Family,’ notes director and group CEO Robin Philpott. ‘His love of the sport is of great value to everyone involved in it—this, combined with his lifelong passion for protecting and preserving the natural environment, helps to focus public awareness on issues that are of vital importance to the fishing community and to anyone with a love of the outdoors. After more than 40 years as a holder of a Royal Warrant from The King in his capacity as Prince of Wales, it is an honour for Farlows to continue its relationship with him as monarch and with the Royal Household.’ Tailor and kiltmaker For more than a century, Kinloch Anderson has supplied tartans and kilts for the Royal Family, having first provided tartans for Edward VII in 1903. The family-run company previously held Royal Warrants to Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and the then Prince of Wales simultaneously. ‘Every Kinloch Anderson kilt is a future family heirloom and we are always incredibly proud to see The King wearing his beautifully crafted kilts,’ attests CEO John Kinloch, whose company remains the custodian of The Balmoral Tartan, designed in 1857 by Prince Albert. ‘Our made-to-measure kilts are meticulously crafted with precision to create perfect pattern matching in the pleats and every kilt has the customer’s name sewn into the back, together with the mark of the kiltmaker and the year it was made. Kilts are made to last forever and we often refurbish 100-year-old garments.’ Bookseller According to shop legend, one of the first customers through the doors of John Hatchard’s bookshop was Queen Charlotte, wife of George III — and the Hatchards team is proud that the relationship with the Royal Family continues to this day. ‘Repeatable highlights include the supply and fitting out of the library at Sandringham for Edward VII, the visit of Queen Elizabeth with the future Elizabeth II during the Second World War and our recent work at Hampton Court supporting The Queen’s Reading Room,’ says Francis Cleverdon, general manager of London’s oldest bookshop, established in 1797. ‘The Royal Warrant is not only an enormous recommendation to our customers, but a great source of pride to our booksellers and every-one involved. Our traditions of employing extremely knowledgeable booksellers, a voracious desire to stock as many good books as we possibly can and always giving the best customer service are our great strengths.’ Chimney sweep When a tricky blockage in one of the Buckingham Palace chimneys had everyone stumped, chimney sweep Kevin Giddings was called upon in the hope that he might solve the problem — and solve it he did. Ever since, his company Milborrow Chimney Sweeps has taken on the rather daunting task of cleaning the 300 chimneys of Buckingham Palace, as well as those of Clarence House, St James’s Palace, Hampton Court Palace, Highgrove and Windsor Castle. ‘We’ve been working for the Royal Family for more than 20 years and we still feel very, very lucky to have that opportunity — the luck of the chimney sweep,’ laughs Katie Giddings, who runs the company alongside her husband and their son, Ben. ‘It started off with only Kevin sweeping chimneys and we’ve now grown to be one of the largest sweep companies in the country. To be granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment to The King means everything to us.’ Supplier of buttons, badges and military neckwear Had it not been for the Royal Family, Benson & Clegg may have never come into existence. ‘George VI was a keen customer of Mr Benson and Mr Clegg when they worked at Hawes and Curtis and promised to remain a firm patron should they decide to start their own business, which they did in 1937,’ reveals managing director Mark Gordon. ‘It was not long after that the company received its first Royal Warrant. Today, we specialise in the finest menswear accessories and have the pleasure of seeing our ties, cufflinks and buttons adorn members of royalty, politics and commerce the world over.’ A certain fictional Secret Service agent is also a fan — Roger Moore and Daniel Craig both sported Benson & Clegg accessories in the ‘James Bond’ franchise. To be among the first of those to receive a Royal Warrant to The King is a huge honour for the team, Mr Gordon says: ‘It is a great achievement for all those involved behind the scenes, recognising the hard work and dedication of our skilled team that goes into everything we do — a testament to British craftsmanship.’ Purveyor of English sparkling wines When ex-RAF pilot Bob Lindo and his wife, Annie, planted the first vines on their farm in the heart of the Cornish countryside in 1989 , they had no idea that their wine would one day be served in the Royal Household. ‘We feel very honoured that the family likes our wine,’ notes Mr Lindo, having received the Royal Warrant of Appointment to both The King and The Queen. ‘We’re a real hands-on family business — my son Sam is now the winemaker and our expertise grows every year. We absolutely love what we do and to supply wine for state banquets and visits, as well as events such as The Queen’s 70th-birthday reception, is absolutely wonderful.’ Manufacturer of horse bedding Horrified at the growing evidence that dust and spores in the stable were a major cause of equine respiratory disease, Tim Smalley determined to produce a purpose-made bedding that would help safeguard horses from the various health problems caused by airborne dust — in 2000, he launched Bedmax shavings from his family farm in Northumberland. ‘We have always tried to set the highest possible standards in the quality of our bedding and the way we produce it and The King’s Royal Warrant is the ultimate hallmark of excellence for us,’ emphasises Mr Smalley, who is now the supplier for leading trainers around the world. ‘The Royal Family has been closely involved in so many areas of the equestrian world,’ he adds, ‘and we’ve been delighted to have supplied our shavings for some of their horses at Windsor, Polhampton in Hampshire and Sandringham from early in our existence. We have tried to lead the way in our own small field in helping to improve the health and wellbeing of horses and the Royal Family has always been deeply committed to that same aim.’ Gunmaker Established in the village of Friockheim in Angus, Scotland, in 1980, Michael Lingard’s gunmaking business has become world renowned due to his meticulous attention to detail and beautiful craftsmanship — it is no wonder that his work caught the eye of royalty. ‘I’m enormously proud to have worked with the Royal Household for 25 years now and it’s been a marvellous journey,’ acknowledges Mr Lingard, who prides himself on personally overseeing all aspects of the process, from the start of a commission right through to the finished product. ‘It’s such a pleasure to work with someone as passionate and knowledgeable as The King.’ Katy Birchall is an author and journalist

Support for Kemi Badenoch is almost as strong among Reform UK supporters as within the Tory tribe, the latest Savanta polling shows. Fifty-nine per cent of people who voted Tory in the summer election think she would make a better prime minister than Sir Keir Starmer , as do 57 per cent of those who voted Reform. A key challenge for the Tory leader is winning over people who supported Nigel Farage ’s party in July. Just four per cent of Reform backers think Sir Keir would be the finer PM, with the rest undecided. Among all respondents, 39 per cent think the Labour leader has what it takes to be the best prime minister, with 26 per cent opting for Mrs Badenoch. However, Chris Hopkins, political research director at Savanta, saw a silver lining for the Tory leader, suggesting this “isn’t a bad position to start from”. He said that “Starmer trailed Boris Johnson by more than 20 points at the start of his own tenure as party leader”. While 41 per cent of Britons said they disliked both Sir Keir and his policies, just 29 per cent said this of Mrs Badenoch. And 37 per cent disliked both the Labour leader and his party, with one in three saying this of the leader of the opposition. Mr Hopkins said: “At the start of Starmer’s tenure, just 23 per cent of the public said they disliked both Starmer and his party, 10 points lower than it is for Badenoch now. Reversing your own party’s fortunes from opposition is easier said than done, but will be made harder for Badenoch by her own low personal favourability down at -10. “Badenoch needs the vast majority of people still to make up their minds about her to end up actively liking her, and history tells us that almost no politician ends up achieving such a feat.” Exclusive polling by Ipsos shows one of the biggest challenges facing the Tory frontbench is invisibility. Nearly half of Britons (46 per cent) could not recall reading or hearing about leading Conservatives other than Mrs Badenoch “in the past couple of weeks”. Priti Patel, the Shadow Foreign Secretary, had the highest profile, with 32 per cent saying they had noticed her. She was quickly followed by Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick (31 per cent), with Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride (15 per cent), Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott (12 per cent) and Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins (seven per cent) coming in further behind. The polling conducted on November 8-11 found only one in 25 people could remember Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho or Shadow Leader of the Commons Jesse Norman coming onto their radar. Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Richard Fuller made an impression on just three per cent of respondents. And a mere one in 50 had noticed the likes of Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge or Science Secretary Alan Mak. Mrs Badenoch will hope that as the MPs bed into their shadow cabinet roles and take on Sir Keir’s team their profiles will rise. A former Tory minister acknowledged the difficulty of winning the limelight after a lost election, saying: “It’s never easy because governments get all the attention, particularly in the wake of elections. We’re still in that period where everyone is interested in the Government. “That’s the price you pay for going into Opposition.” The highest-profile Labour MP other than the Prime Minister was Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Nearly half of people (48 per cent) had read or heard about her recently. The next most prominent were Deputy PM Angela Rayner (36 per cent), Foreign Secretary David Lammy (35 per cent), Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband (27 per cent), and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Health Secretary Wes Streeting (both 26 per cent).Photos: Remembering Jimmy Carter, the 39th US presidentJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Israeli warplanes meanwhile carried out the most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs since the start of the conflict and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities, as Israel signaled it aims to keep pummeling Hezbollah before the ceasefire is set to take hold at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday. Another huge airstrike shook Beirut shortly after the ceasefire was announced. Israel's security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement late Tuesday after it was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza, where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East without saying how. The Biden administration spent much of this year trying to broker a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza but the talks repeatedly sputtered to a halt . Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed a series of accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran, which backs both groups. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” The ceasefire deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor all sides’ compliance. But implementation remains a major question mark. Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Netanyahu’s office said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but “reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday that it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state.” of Lebanon, he said. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Even as Israeli, U.S, Lebanese and international officials have expressed growing optimism over a ceasefire, Israel has continued its campaign in Lebanon, which it says aims to cripple Hezbollah’s military capabilities. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in the central Beirut district of Basta — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near the city’s downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least one person and wounded 13, it said. Three people were killed in a separate strike in Beirut and three in a strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media said another 10 people were killed in the eastern Baalbek province. Israel says it targets Hezbollah fighters and their infrastructure. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site that is around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets in Beirut and other areas linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously have not been targeted. The warnings, coupled with fear that Israel was ratcheting up attacks before a ceasefire, sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, and some cars had mattresses tied to them. Dozens of people, some wearing their pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed loudly overhead. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told The Associated Press that peacekeepers will not evacuate. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have been exchanging barrages ever since. Israel escalated its campaign of bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut, and Aamer Madhani in Washington, contributed. Find more of AP’s war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war

New Delhi: Late Manmohan Singh was India's man of destiny and the country owes much to the former prime minister, who played an integral role in bringing India from nuclear isolation to the mainstream of global nuclear nations, Hinduja Group Chairman G P Hinduja said on Sunday. In a tribute to Singh, who passed away on Thursday, Hinduja said he was a colossus among economists. ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for "He was India's man of destiny when the country on the brink of bankruptcy needed someone to take charge. His clear vision to revive the nation demonstrated through an epoch-making budget in 1991, marked a turning point unlike any other on the road to liberalisation," Hinduja said in a statement. Singh helped break the shackles of India's outdated protectionist policies and opened India to the world. A transformative act, that will forever be remembered in letters of gold when the history of modern India is penned in the future, he added. Thus, from the liberalisation of the Indian economy to the abolition of the licence raj it were his efforts that laid the foundation for India's economic transformation and opened the doors for global trade, Hinduja recollected. "India as we know it today, owes much to this humble yet courageous person in Dr Singh who played an integral role in bringing India from nuclear isolation to the mainstream of global nuclear nations," he noted. 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MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Amarion Dickerson had 27 points and 15 rebounds to help Robert Morris hold off Northern Kentucky 97-93 in triple overtime on Sunday. Dickerson blocked five shots and had three steals for the Colonials (9-5, 1-2 Horizon League). Sophomore Alvaro Folgueiras scored 21 points and added a career-high 19 rebounds and six assists. DJ Smith had 13 points. The Norse (7-7, 2-1) were led by LJ Wells, who finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Northern Kentucky also got 17 points and six rebounds from Trey Robinson. Randall Pettus II had 17 points. The Norse saw a five-game win streak come to an end. Dickerson's dunk gave Robert Morris a 94-92 lead with 26 seconds left in the third OT. Dilen Miller made two free throws with 3 seconds left to wrap up the victory. Josh Dilling made the second of two free throws with 8 seconds left for the Norse, forcing a second OT tied at 80. Wells hit a 3-pointer with 2:05 left and neither team scored after that, forcing the third OT tied at 86. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Kanpur: As 2025 approaches, the Kanpur Metro Corporation spearheads significant urban development. The service expansion, commencing early in the year, will deliver considerable benefits to the residents. The extension includes five new stations, linking IIT to Kanpur Central, alongside the city's first underground metro tunnel. Officials expect to complete the IIT to Naubasta corridor by year-end while beginning work on the second corridor. Currently, the 24 km Corridor-1 (IIT-Naubasta) provides passenger services on a 9km elevated route from IIT to Motijheel. The extension will facilitate travel between IIT and Central Station. Kanpur Metro officials indicate that regular testing from IIT to Kanpur Central will begin soon. Final station work continues. The 8.60 km Corridor-2 (CSA-Barra 8) construction progresses steadily, including stations at CSA, Rawatpur, Devki Chauraha, Double Pulia, Vijay Nagar, and Barra Eight. In another achievement for the city the IIT-Kanpur completed its Phase-1 campus placements for the 2024-25 batch between December 1 and 15 resulting in 1,109 offers across various sectors. Of these students accepted 1,035 positions. International placements have increased by 27% with 28 offers. Over 250 organisations participated in the session, including prominent companies across technology, banking, and industrial sectors. Likewise, CSJMU has received UGC's Category 1 status, complementing its NAAC A+ grade. This classification grants significant autonomy under UGC Regulations 2018, allowing independent programme launches. This achievement places CSJMU amongst India's top 10% educational institutions, making it Uttar Pradesh's second university after Lucknow University to receive this status, confirmed during UGC's February 13 meeting. In the same vein, IIT-K's ‘Analakshya MSCS' represents advancement in stealth technology, supporting defence manufacturing independence. The system demonstrates superior wave absorption across frequencies, strengthening defences against radar systems and guided missiles, particularly relevant given recent security challenges. The Ground Breaking Ceremony @ 4.0 witnessed 243 industrial units invest approximately Rs 20,000 crores. A new private industrial park plans to create 250,000 jobs. The Smart City convention centre at Chunniganj approaches completion, representing a Rs 96.10 crore investment. The facility includes modern amenities and spaces for various activities. Kanpur Development Authority's 2025 plan introduces two residential schemes offering 2000 plots. New Kanpur City provides 1,750 plots across 153 hectares, whilst New Aero City features 250 plots within 1,200 acres. In terms of political developments, the Samajwadi Party faced a significant challenge when their MLA Irfan Solanki was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment for his role in a fire-related incident in Kanpur's Jajmau area. However, the party managed to recover from this setback towards the year's conclusion by successfully nominating Irfan's spouse in the bypoll, who emerged triumphant in the electoral contest. Tragically, the city mourned losses in 2024, including Professor Kanwar Singh Nalwa, 39, of IIT-K, who suffered cardiac arrest during a Leh trek. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss the yearly horoscope 2025 and Chinese horoscope 2025 for Rat , Ox , Tiger , Rabbit , Dragon , Snake , Horse , Goat , Monkey , Rooster , Dog , and Pig zodiac signs. Spread love this holiday season with these New Year wishes and messages .

John Parker Romo made a 29-yard field goal to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-27 overtime win against the host Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Romo buried the game-winning kick in his third career game for Minnesota (9-2), which won its fourth game in a row. The score capped a 10-play, 68-yard drive for the Vikings after the Bears went three-and-out on the first overtime possession. Sam Darnold completed 22 of 34 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Vikings. Wideout Jordan Addison finished with eight catches for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown. The overtime defeat spoiled an impressive performance from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who completed 32 of 47 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns for Chicago (4-7). D.J. Moore had seven catches for 106 yards and a touchdown, and Keenan Allen finished with nine catches for 86 yards and a score. Chicago erased an 11-point deficit in the final 22 seconds of regulation to send the game to overtime. Romo had put Minnesota on top 27-16 when he made a 26-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams trimmed the Bears' deficit to 27-24 with 22 seconds to go. He rolled right and found Allen wide open in the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown, and moments later he fired a strike to Moore for a two-point conversion. The Bears recovered an onside kick on the next play to regain possession at their 43-yard line with 21 seconds left. Cairo Santos' onside kick bounced off the foot of Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt, and Tarvarius Moore recovered it. D.J. Moore put the Bears in field-goal position with a 27-yard reception across the middle of the field, and Santos made a 48-yarder as time expired to even the score at 27-all. Minnesota led 24-10 after three quarters. Romo made a 40-yard field goal early in the third quarter, and Aaron Jones punched in a 2-yard run with 1:22 left in the period to put the Vikings on top by two touchdowns. Addison and Jalen Nailor each had receiving touchdowns in the first half for Minnesota. Roschon Johnson scored on a 1-yard run for the Bears' only touchdown of the first half. Chicago trailed 14-10 at the break. --Field Level Media

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