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April 20, 2013, 7:09 pm
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AMERICANS UNITED FOR THE POPE


TWO EXCELLENT CATHOLIC VIDEO PRESENTATIONS

Pope Francis

His Amazing Life in Argentina

If you wanted to find the Archbishop, go to the poorest slums in Buenos Aires. There he is hearing confession, baptizing children, presiding over funerals and marriages; and counseling school children. As you can see, Pope Francis has a deep and practical love of the poor.

            During the brutal military dictatorship he hid people from the police.  At the same time he opposed the false beliefs of Liberation Theology which put him at odds with many of his fellow religious, but he stood his ground.

            Learn many endearing facts about Pope Francis’ family and youth.
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Saint Edith Stein

Edith Stein was a renowned Jewish scholar who converted to Catholicism and later became a Carmelite sister.  During the Nazi persecution she fled to the Netherlands but was eventually executed in a concentration camp due to her Jewish heritage.  Edith wrote about the role of women in society and in the Church.  Learn more about the deep faith and trust in God that is characteristic of the saints.

COME AND BRING A FRIEND


Kellenberg HS – 3rd floor retreat room

Directions to the 3rd floor Emmanuel Marianist Retreat House.  Drive past the auditorium (main doors with three levels of steps on the right: the outdoor crucifix on your left.)

Keep going around the building until you will see an outside elevator for the Emmanuel Marianist Retreat House. Take the elevator to the third floor and follow the signs music room. – Thank you.)
  
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Knights of Columbus to help devastated Texas town

April 20, 2013, 8:04 pm
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Knights of Columbus to help devastated Texas town :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

"New Haven, Conn., Apr 19, 2013 / 12:14 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Knights of Columbus have announced a donation drive to help the community of West, Texas after a massive fertilizer plant explosion killed a dozen people and demolished homes Wednesday night."

Knights of Columbus Council #2305 in West, Texas is working with local groups and public authorities to help the explosion’s victims. The council has more than 500 members in a town of only 2,800.

The national Knights of Columbus organization is collecting donations for relief efforts through Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. at the web page www.kofc.org/texas.

The Catholic fraternal charitable organization is also accepting checks made out to Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc., with “Texas Fund” in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to:

Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.
Texas Fund
1 Columbus Plaza
New Haven, CT 06510
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Boston Bombers were Muslims

April 21, 2013, 5:38 am
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Boston jihad murderer became devout Muslim, grew long beard, hectored friends: "Why don’t you become a better Muslim?"

Boston jihadi had direct contact with Chechen jihad terrorists


Boston jihad murderer's mosque recently hosted author who criticized U.S. for "war against Islam" 


 City of Boston gave "subsidy" to Boston Marathon jihadists' mosque



All of the above links are from Jihadwatch.org, an invaluable website.  Considering that the FBI was told the one brother had contact with radicals and was questioned in 2011, and considering the brothers came to this country from an area that is largely muslim and has a recent history of incredible violence, you have to wonder whether we have learned much or anything at all since 9/11!

At least my congressman, Peter King, gets it (although I am not sure if I agree with his idea of declaring the Boston bomber an enemy combatant) - his facebook post:

"There have been 16 terror plots against New York since Sept. 11, 2001, all Islamist-based. We’re at war with Islamic terrorism. It’s coming from people within the Muslim community by the terrorists coming from that community. The Boston Marathon bombers obviously were Islamic terrorists motivated by Islamist views.  Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/peter-king-politically-correct-90369.html#ixzz2R2X42pse"





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Faith on Tap at the Wantagh Inn

April 21, 2013, 7:31 am
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"Being A Young Catholic in the 21st Century"


All Young Adults

You are invited to join us on
Monday, April 22 for our Next Faith on Tap

Join us on Monday, April 22, as Paul Morisi discusses the challenges that face young adults in the church. Why do young adults leave the Catholic Church ... and why do others stay? What does the Church offer young adults in the 21st Century? Come out and join us as we discuss these issues!


Faith on Tap will be held at the Wantagh Inn
3264 Railroad Avenue

Across from the RR Station
Doors will open at 7:00
Come out early ~ have dinner ~ meet new friends ~
re-connect with old friends
Talk begins at 7:30

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True Dialogue Among Religions

April 22, 2013, 5:09 pm
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Social Harmony and Religious Identities
A discussion on the foundations for a true dialogue among religions

Presented by
Crossroads Cultural Center
World Youth Alliance
AVSI-USA, Inc.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
7 p.m.

Church of the Holy Family Auditorium
315 East 47th Street
New York, NY
Speakers


H.E. Amb. Tariq AL-ANSARI
Chief of Cabinet to the High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations

Mr. John KLINK
President of the International Catholic Migration Commission


Prof. Oscar DE ROJAS
Professor of UN Studies at Long Island University and Former
Director of the UN's Financing for Development Office

This conference is open to the public and free of charge.

www.crossroadsculturalcenter.org
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The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity

April 23, 2013, 5:00 pm
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This sounds exciting. I have become more libertarian-ish due to several influences about which I will post at at a later date.  Certainly, as a Christian, the easiest libertarian viewpoint for me to support is the anti-war stance.   


From the Washington Times:


"President Obama has continued to embroil the nation in more conflicts overseas in the years since the previous Administration departed. However, this week a new Institute emerged, founded by former Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul, offering an alternative to Washington’s current foreign policy discussions. Paul’s new Institute, The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, seeks not only to challenge neoconservative and hawkish rhetoric, but will attempt to unite conservatives, liberals, progressives, libertarians and the American people towards a more sensible approach to foreign affairs."

Ron Paul is a great guy and his views on war, abortion, prohibition of drugs, and economics are pretty good.  See the website: The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity
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Long Island - filled with trash

April 23, 2013, 5:25 pm
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Family fun? Long Island mom accused of taking teens on BB shooting spree

"(CBS) HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. - A Long Island woman was arrested after police say she drove around with her 13-year-old son, her 15-year-old daughter and another 15-year-old boy, encouraging them to shoot out car windows with a BB gun that she bought for them.

Some kids just have the coolest moms!

According to CBS New York, Susan Becker, 43, of East Northport, was charged Saturday in connection with over 60 reported incidents of car windows being shot out in Commack, Hauppauge, and Islandia, all in Suffolk County, over the past two weeks."


I am trapped on an Island with idiots.

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Father of VIA terror suspect came forward with concerns, imam says

April 23, 2013, 5:30 pm
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As Mark Shea would say, more like them please - an imam tipped off police to a terror suspect and the father spoke to another imam about concerns with his son's rigid view of islam.  It is only fair to point out good things in the Muslim community.

"While the imam’s role has been widely reported, Mr. Syed said his law office, which works with many Muslim organizations, has acted similarly many times before.

He said the firm helps community members reach out to authorities, and also helps investigators who want to speak to community members. He said the relationship between the two has achieved a new level of comfort. “It’s always been there but it took a lot of time to develop the trust and the contact between the community and the agencies,” he said.

Meanwhile, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said Canadian Muslims played an “instrumental” role in the RCMP investigation that led to the arrests.

In an interview with the National Post, the minister compared the cooperation received from members of the Muslim community with the role Boston residents played in the capture of the marathon bombing suspect.

“The community involvement in dealing with these kinds of activities is absolutely essential. In that context I’d specifically want to point out the fact that the Muslim community was very instrumental in providing very crucial information that helped the police in this case,” he said."
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Crying Babies At Mass

April 23, 2013, 5:51 pm
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Everybody is talking about crying babies at Mass  -

Leah Libresco started it off with Oh Stewardess?  There's a Baby in my Plane!

I responded to a commenter there who has experienced the anti-baby babies in society:  "That is sad Kayleen, and it is a symptom of our decadent and joyless culture – people who see children as annoyances probably do not enjoy much in life. I am glad to say our son has elicited nothing but loving smiles and joyful waves at our Church. Hopefully, our culture will make a U turn and children will be seen as the blessing they are (for parents and non parents alike). That being said, I do everything possible to keep my son from shrieking at concert like decibels at restaurants or at Church and will take him outside if necessary. I try to be polite to others, you know, do unto others etc…"



Deacon Greg Kandra has a reader mention the issue here

I commented on the Deacon's site:  "My son will be 2 very soon & we take him to Church and thankfully people have been very happy to see him. We noticed the crying room encourages him to run around so we now stay in the pews. I take him out when he makes too much noise. Thankfully there are statues and great stained glass to occupy him somewhat. I have noticed since becoming a Dad how inadequate the parishes on Long Island are for young children – few have changing stations in the bathrooms for example and the outlets in the crying rooms are not covered. I think a pro-life Church that wants children should work on that."

Calah Alexander responded to the comments on Deacon's site here.

Dr. Gregory Popcak joined in here (spoiler: he is pro-baby)


The bottom line on this issue:
  • Babies are great and should be a source of joy for all, especially at Mass. 
  • The cry rooms in Churches are not good. 
  • When babies become too disruptive at Mass, and they will, then a parent must take them in the back or somewhere so others can pray. 




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More St. John's University

April 25, 2013, 7:24 pm
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Matthew Archbold at the National Catholic Register posts about the St. John's University students who are protesting the commencement speaker- my congressman Peter King.  The editorial in the student newspaper here objects to his hearings on islamic terrorism and call his remarks 'islamophobic'.  It is ironic that his hearings on domestic radicalization within the Muslim community in America were harshly condemned when the Boston bomber brothers show this is exactly what we need to be watching.  Everyone should read Jihadwatch.org to avoid becoming another 'useful idiot'. 
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Steubenville

April 25, 2013, 8:01 pm
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Steubenville has come up several times recently in my reading - that is the Franciscan University of Steubenville.  This school has been sort of the epicenter of the evangelical / charismatic Catholic movement.

  • I read a post by Sam Rocha (a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville) the other day responding to a Salon author who wrote about the horrible rape case in the city of Steubenville.  He criticized the author, who attended Franciscan University of Steubenville teen conferences, for mixing the city and the University conferences together in what he considered a cheap way.  His post was good, and I find myself a bit envious of those who attended strongly Catholic colleges and Universities since I did not.  Yes, I have seen criticisms of various types of Franciscan U by some grads who seem reliable, but overall I think it does a good job of helping Catholics become better Catholics, or even just staying Catholic, where most Catholic colleges do the exact opposite. 


"Before he entered the Franciscan Third Order Regular, he graduated in 1985 with a bachelor of science in pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, working as a pharmacy training manager from 1984-1990. In 1990, he earned his juris doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and spent the next 10 years as a practicing attorney in Sacramento and Pittsburgh, focusing on healthcare litigation, primarily with the representation of hospitals and physicians.


The Cresson, Pennsylvania, native entered the Franciscan Third Order Regular in 2000 and made his solemn profession of vows in 2005. He was ordained to the priesthood in December 2006. "




"In partnership with Franciscan University, the Legacy Project is developing programs uniquely oriented to the intellectual mission of a university community.


As the leading American institution for the study of Dietrich von Hildebrand and personalism in the spirit of John Henry Newman, Max Scheler, Karol Wojtyla, Romano Guardini, and other philosophical champions of human dignity, Franciscan University is the natural setting for the Legacy Project’s first academic center.


Two of the Legacy Project’s flagship programs have come to Franciscan University:

• Graduate Fellowship: During the academic year and summer, the Legacy Project gives financial awards to MA level students supporting their study of von Hildebrand and their collaboration with the Legacy Project.

• Summer Seminar: Our annual Summer Seminar will be held July 15-19, 2013 on the campus of Franciscan University, which provides accommodations to participants, and makes available its facilities and considerable resources, among which is one of only three complete copies of Dietrich von Hildebrand’s papers."


See the Legacy Project website for more info about this great man-

 "Founded in 2004 by Franciscan University alumnus John Henry Crosby, the Legacy Project seeks to preserve and promote the thought and witness of Dietrich von Hildebrand (1889-1977), seminal philosopher, ardent Christian, fierce foe of Nazism, and fervent champion of beauty. Von Hildebrand developed and enriched the Western philosophical tradition through many original insights. His conversion to Catholicism at the age of 24 opened new vistas and enabled him to write many profound works unfolding Catholic faith and morals."


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Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Robert J. Coyle

April 25, 2013, 8:12 pm
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Msgr. Robert Coyle, former paster of Corpus Christi in Mineola, was ordained a Bishop today in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.  He will be an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Ban on the Buiding of Non-Muslim Place of Worship

April 27, 2013, 7:44 am
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"Bishops from several European countries are criticizing Saudi Minister of Justice, Mohamed el-Eissi, after he insisted that "the cradle of the Muslim sanctities will not allow the establishment of any other places of worship."

The statement has reflected the Saudi government's intention to resume its ban on the building of non-Muslim places of worship within Saudi territories, or even the observance of non-Islamic religious rituals."


Read more at the Christian Post
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church now offers Latin Mass on Sundays

April 27, 2013, 8:22 am
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This story is from North Carolina and represents part of the legacy of Pope Benedict and the return to tradition that is ultimately going to help the Church.  The story was written by a Hugh Fisher, who should be congratulated for writing one of the best stories on the Latin Mass return I have read.  It does not contain any of the buzzwords (back to the people, nostaglia, etc....) and it quite accurate.

"It’s become common for churches of different denominations to add contemporary worship services, which often feature modern music and a more relaxed style of worship.

Meanwhile, in Salisbury, one church has responded to requests from parishioners by adding an option for worship that is older, not newer.

Since April 7, Sacred Heart Catholic Church has been offering the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, also called the “Latin Mass,” as one option for Sunday worship.

Worshipers at the 4 p.m. service now pray along with Gregorian chants sung by a newly-formed Latin choir, as Father Jason Barone and servers offer prayers that have changed very little since the 16th century."

Read the whole article, it is worth it.

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Protesters demand Catholic Church take stand against drones

April 27, 2013, 8:27 am
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"SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The group was not large, but they say they're determined. Their demand? That leaders in the Catholic Church, like Syracuse's Bishop Robert Cunningham, take a strong stand, demanding the United States end their use of drones.

“We met with the Bishop about a year ago and he couldn't make up his mind then as to whether or not this was a moral issue. We feel that it's an outstanding moral issue,” said Jack Gilroy, anti-drone protester.

The Bishop was not in Syracuse as the protest happened. But he does not appear ready to make a judgment yet on the drone issue.

“The Bishop feels very strongly about it. As a Catholic he is, obviously, opposed to killing. But he needs to make an informed decision. It's a very complicated issue,” said Danielle Cummings, Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese."


The article is small and can be read here.  I am conflicted about drones also - while they can be more accurate than traditional military methods of fighting, it is not right that a state can decide who is an enemy and kill them and everyone around them.  On the other hand, terrorism has to be fought wherever it is and we cannot send troops into every nation with Islamic terrorists.
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Long Island Press calls Islam a Religion under attack

April 28, 2013, 5:31 am
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Muslim Americans: Behind the Veil of a Religion Under Attack

The above is the title to an article in The Long Island Press.  My response is 'Religion Under Attack', wait...What?  Islam is not under attack in the United States, nor does the article actually show that it is.  The article mocks the NYPD for keeping an eye on the Muslim community but there is obviously a problem around the world with Islamic terrorism and radicalization of young people and as the article points out, this directly has affected the US several times.  Here in the US there has been no major backlash, no riots, no mass murder of Muslims after 9/11, after the underwear bomber, the Food Hood Massacre, the shoe bomber, the Times Square Bomber, the Boston bombers, so there is no fact behind Islam being a 'religion under attack'.  In fact, worldwide, if you keep up with news from places like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Nigeria, Indonesia and the Philippines you realize that the religion that is under attack around the world is Christianity.  So, while Muslims in the US and elsewhere do not deserve harrassment, questioning of their patriotism, and certainly not violence, they do need to recognize there is an issue in their communities and it needs to be addressed, just as Americans have issues with violence, incredible ignorance, and immorality and these need to be addressed as well.  I do not want to see innocent Muslims in the US or elsewhere harmed in any way, but let's not kid ourselves, Islam is not under attack in the US, but around the world Christianity is.
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Scientists Find Way to Turn Stem Cells Into Brain Cells

April 28, 2013, 5:32 am
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Of course, once again, we are talking about ethical stem cells from bone marrow:

"Scientists have discovered an antibody that can turn stem cells from a patient's bone marrow directly into brain cells, a potential breakthrough in the treatment of neurological diseases and injuries.

Richard Lerner, of the Scripps Research Institute in California, says that when a specific antibody is injected into stem cells from bone marrow—which normally turn into white blood cells—the cells can be triggered to turn into brain cells.

"There's been a lot of research activity where people would like to repair brain and spinal cord injuries," Lerner says. "With this method, you can go to a person's own stem cells and turn them into brain cells that can repair nerve injuries."

Read the whole article from US News
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Four people hurt in Albuquerque church stabbing

April 28, 2013, 7:24 pm
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Four people hurt in Albuquerque church stabbing

At least four people were hurt at an Albuquerque church Sunday when a visitor jumped out of the pews and stabbed a choir member during a song, police and witnesses said.


The victims did not appear to have life-threatening injuries, police said.

Two parishioners told the Los Angeles Times that after communion at the St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church on Sunday morning, a man in his teens or early 20s leaped from the pews and stabbed the choir's lead singer while the choir was singing."



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Religious Freedom Forums

April 28, 2013, 7:31 pm
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From The Long Island Catholic:

"Rabbi Aryeh Spero, author of “Push Back: Reclaiming Our American Judeo-Christian Spirit,” will be speaking about religious freedom on Long Island May in early May.


On Wednesday, May 1, Rabbi Spero will be the guest at a public forum sponsored by the St. Patrick, Huntington, chapter of the national Catholics for Freedom of Religion (CFFR) at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Rd., Huntington.

On May 2nd, he will address a Catholics for Freedom of Religion at Infant Jesus Church in Port Jefferson.

For details on the Port Jefferson event, click PORT JEFFERSON RABBI SPERO FLYER FINAL

For details on the Huntington event, click HUNTINGTON RABBI SPERO FLYER REV FINAL.



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The Polish National Church

April 29, 2013, 6:05 pm
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The Catholic Church has had many groups break away from it over the centuries, besides the protestants.  One such group is the Polish National Church which seems to have been started in 1897 as a result of harsh treatment of Polish Catholics in the United States by the Church hierarchy and issues of parish ownership.  In 1984 a dialogue was started between the Catholic Church and the Polish National Church and in 2006 a Joint Declaration on Unity was issued.  Locally, there is a Polish National Catholic Church on Long Island - St. Francis in East Meadow.  This is one of many examples of Christians breaking apart from one another and at the least we should be working to be as united as possible despite differences in practice, theology, ecclesiology, and worship.  It also shows that, despite the Church being at a height of cultural influence and internal strength in the decades from the late 1800's right up to the 1960's, there were problems that caused divisions and break away groups.  At least since Vatican II, the Church has been attempting to dialogue and unite closer with all groups and there has been some success. 

Excerpt from the Joint Declaration:

"In response to an inquiry from the Archbishop of Baltimore, His Excellency William Keeler, then President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, His Eminence Edward Cardinal Cassidy, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, stated in 1993 that members of the Polish National Catholic Church in the United States and Canada may receive the sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion and Anointing of the Sick from Roman Catholic priests if they ask for them on their own, are properly disposed and not otherwise excluded from the sacraments in line with the provisions of canon 844 �3 of The Code of Canon Law. This was followed in 1996 by a letter by Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb, the Chairman of the Bishops' Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, to the bishops of the United States spelling out in more detail the conditions under which Polish National Catholics may receive the aforementioned sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church. In 1998 the Polish National Catholic Church issued Guidelines for the Reception by Polish National Catholics of Sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church. Canon 844 �2 of The Code of Canon Law also specifies conditions under which Roman Catholics may receive the sacraments in the Polish National Catholic Church."


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