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• Corrupt Guard Convicted In Racketeering Scheme At Maryland Prison

  09-11-2018 23:44
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — A former correctional officer at a Maryland state prison was convicted Friday for racketeering, drug, and money laundering conspiracies at that prison.
  Jessica Vennie, 28, was charged for her role in a scheme at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover. The scheme involved inmates bribing correctional officers to smuggle contraband, including narcotics, tobacco, pornography, and cell phones, into the prison.
  ECI is a medium-security prison for men and is the
  
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• Mount Airy Recovers From Recent Tornado, Calls For Community Help

  09-11-2018 23:24
  MOUNT AIRY, Md. (WJZ) —  Severe weather ripped through Mt. Airy last Firday night, bringing a tornado that tore through roads and buildings.
  Cell phone video captured by a TJ Maxx customer showed rain pouring through a cracked ceiling after 100 miles-per-hour winds ripped off the roof.After hitting the shopping center, the tornado continued north to Knills Farm and the community of Nottingham.
  “Like a freight train came through and we didn’t even hear the trees snap off th
  
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• Stream #16 Mississippi State Vs. #1 Alabama

  09-11-2018 23:14
  The #16 Mississippi State Bulldogs face the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, in an important SEC matchup.
  
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• NFL Picks Week 10: Eagles End Cowboys’ Playoff Hopes

  09-11-2018 23:07
  By Norm Elrod
  A couple of intra-division rivalries highlight the upcoming slate of NFL games. Add to that two cross-conference matchups between possible playoff contenders, and Week 10 has the makings of another exciting Sunday of football.
  The high-flying New Orleans Saints, who just knocked off the undefeated Los Angeles Rams, head to Cincinnati to face a Bengals team that can also put up a few points. Saints quarterback Drew Brees is coming off a four-touchdown showing at home, while Bengals
  
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• Ruth’s Closet Open Again After Renovation, Expansion

  09-11-2018 23:00
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — Ruth’s Closet in Owings Mills has re-opened after a five-week renovation and expansion.
  The store sells clothes at bargain prices to raise money for House of Ruth Maryland.
  “I seriously doubt you could find the luxury brands, the designer brands, that we have at a lower price anywhere including consignment,” said Kathleen Williams, manager of Ruth’s Closet.
  The House of Ruth Maryland has been helping victims of intimate partner violence for
  
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• Millions Of Veterans Dealing From Hearing Loss After Serving Their Country

  09-11-2018 22:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Warfare is always dangerous, with lost lives, limbs, concussions, and brain damage. It’s also noisy.
  “Tinnitus and hearing loss are the number one and number two service related injuries that veterans experience,” said audiologist Dr. Julie Norin.
  Herbert Rogers did not see combat in his eight years in the Air Force, but he heard plenty of noise on an air base.
  “Planes were in and out constantly, and I never realized that might have affected m
  
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• ‘I’ll Always Be Grateful’: Buck Showalter Reflects On Time As Orioles Manager

  09-11-2018 22:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Buck Showalter was let go as manager of the Orioles in October after the O’s had the most losses in the team’s history, but he says he’ll always be grateful for his eight-and-a-half years here in Baltimore.
  Showalter wrote a letter about his time in Baltimore for BaltimoreBaseball.com. In it, he reflects on his time as manager of the Orioles, and what he’ll miss most about Baltimore.
  He starts his letter by saying he was “at pe
  
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• Maryland Hospitals Rank Better For Safety Now, Than 6 Months Ago

  09-11-2018 22:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new assessment shows they are safer now than they were six months ago.
  Leap-Frog Group did the research, with Maryland ranked 38th of all states for safety, with 20 percent of hospitals receiving the highest grade of “A”.
  This fall, Maryland had eight hospitals that receiving “A” grades, including five in the Baltimore area.
  No Maryland hospitals received failing “F” grades.
  Find the complete list here.
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• FDA To Ban Sales Of Most Flavored E-Cigarettes In Stores

  09-11-2018 22:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — From one teen to the next, e-cigarettes, or vaping, has skyrocketed in popularity.
  “Everyone does it, like everyone, every time I go into a bathroom someone is doing it,” One teenager said.
  With the growing use in e-cigarettes comes the growing concern over what the nicotine vapor can do to developing teenage brains.
  Now, the FDA is banning sales of most flavored e-cigarettes in retail stores and gas stations nationwide- in an effort to curb what they call an
  
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• Officer Accused Of Planting Drugs Found Guilty Of Fabricating Evidence

  09-11-2018 21:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore police officer accused of planting drugs has been found guilty of fabricating evidence and misconduct in office.
  Breaking: Officer Richard Pinheiro found guilty of fabricating evidence and misconduct @wjz
  — Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) November 9, 2018Officer Richard A. Pinheiro Jr. took the stand Thursday to defend himself against charges that he fabricated evidence. He was indicted in January on charges of tampering with evidence and mis
  
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• Maryland Man Sentenced To Jail For Drag Racing

  09-11-2018 21:16
  BALTIMORE CO., Md. (WJZ) — Authorities say a multi-jurisdictional drag racing initiative led to an Anne Arundel County man being put behind bars.
  Maryland State Police and the Baltimore County Police Department teamed up in August to stop illegal street racing in Baltimore County.
  Matthew Lee Broseker, 25, was sentenced to 10 days in jail at the Baltimore County Detention Center and fined $1,000 after being found guilty of participating in a speed contest, failing to display a registr
  
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• Fantasy Football Week 10: Start David Johnson Despite Cardinals’ Struggles

  09-11-2018 21:16
  Ryan Mayer
  Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson was the breakout star of fantasy football just a few seasons ago. Since then, things have fallen off for the 26-year-old. It’s not really his fault though. Last season, his year was done after just 11 carries against the Detroit Lions because he broke his wrist. This year, the Cardinals offensive line has been one of the league’s worst in the run game, not giving Johnson many spaces to burst through.
  That has led to disappointme
  
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• Seahawks-Rams Week 10 Matchup

  09-11-2018 20:37
  By Norm Elrod
  So the Los Angeles Rams finally lost a game. It was bound to happen eventually, given that only one team has ever managed an undefeated season. The Rams showed themselves to be mortal, with weaknesses that a worthy rival can exploit. Drew Brees and the white-hot Saints certainly made that clear in New Orleans, putting up 45 points, which included four touchdown passes.
  The Rams return home in Week 10 to welcome intra-conference rival the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks check in at 4
  
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• Police Looking For Missing Prince George’s Co. Teen

  09-11-2018 20:17
  LARGO, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County police are asking for the public’s help in finding 13-year-old Reggie Weems.
  Police say Weems was last seen Friday in the 900 block of Largo Center Drive and was wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, and tan pants.Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department at (301) 352-1200.
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• Woman In Stable Condition After Afternoon Shooting In Baltimore

  09-11-2018 19:52
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore police are investigating the Friday afternoon shooting of a woman in southwest Baltimore.
  Officers responded at 12:32 p.m for a reported shooting in the 3000 block of Walbrook Ave., where they found a woman who had been shot in the torso.
  The woman was taken to an area hospital where she is listed in stable condition.
  Anyone with information is asked to call police at (410) 396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.
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• MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced For Robbing Taxi Drivers

  09-11-2018 19:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An MS-13 gang member was sentenced to more than five years behind bars for his part in robbing several taxi drivers here in Maryland.
  Kevin Fernandez-Serrano, 23, was sentenced to 68 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for leading a conspiracy to rob taxi drivers.
  According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Fernandez-Serrano, who is an El Salvador native, admitted to being an MS-13 gang member during his trial.
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• Maryland Alpaca And Fleece Festival Returns This Weekend

  09-11-2018 18:08
  WEST FRIENDSHIP, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland Alpaca Breeder’s Association is hosting the Alpaca and Fleece Festival Nov. 10-11 in Howard County.
  The festival will be open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Admission to the festival is free for the public.
  Guests will be able to enjoy two days of fleece sales, a yarn-making seminar, 4H demonstrations, and new for this year, a youth performance show where participants will compete in showmanship and obstacle class
  
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• Verdict Expected Friday In Trial Of Officer Accused Of Planting Drugs

  09-11-2018 17:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Closing arguments are underway and a verdict is expected Friday in the trial for a Baltimore police officer accused of planting drugs.
  Officer Richard A. Pinheiro Jr. took the stand Thursday to defend himself against charges that he fabricated evidence. He was indicted in January on charges of tampering with evidence and misconduct in office.
  Officer Accused Of Tampering With Evidence Began Trial Thursday
  The case stems from body camera footage that appears to s
  
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• Major Roadwork To Impact Traffic On I-895 From Now Until 2021

  09-11-2018 17:15
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland Transportation Authority urges motorists to avoid I-895 and the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel due to major construction impacts happening this month through 2021.
  The roadwork is a part of the MDTA’s $189 million I-895 Bridge Project to replace the 60-year-old bridge north of the Harbor Tunnel.
  Beginning Nov. 27, northbound I-895 and Exit 10/Holabird Avenue will be completely closed. Two-way traffic will operate on southbound I-895 with one lane going in
  
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• Maryland Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Phone Scam Impersonating Deputies

  09-11-2018 16:59
  QUEEN ANNE’S CO., Md. (WJZ) — The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which the caller claims to be one of their deputies.
  The scammer will call and say you have an outstanding warrant, before trying to get you to pay it off over the phone so they can steal your personal information.
  The sheriff’s office is reminding everyone that they will never notify you about a warrant over the phone, and will never ask for you persona
  
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• Police Investigating Overnight Shooting In Baltimore

  09-11-2018 16:33
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are working to find who shot a 30-year-old man multiple times late Thursday night.
  The shooting happened sometime before 11:30 p.m., in the unit block of North Morley St.
  Officers were made aware of the shooting after reporting to a local hospital about a walk-in shooting victim.
  The victim was suffering from gunshot wounds to the leg and torso. He was immediately taken into surgery.
  His condition has not been released.
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• SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: Dolphins, Packers Out In The Cold

  09-11-2018 16:16
  Mississippi State Bulldogs @ Alabama Crimson TideSaturday, November 10, 2018, 3:30 ET
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  The Bulldogs’ offense is back looking like it did earlier in the season. It’s a shame that with the recent success they’ve found on that side of the ball has to match up against the best defense in college football. What the Bulldogs have going for them is crucial, the mobile QB. If they are going to either pull off the upset or keep this close, they’ll need Nick Fitzgerald
  
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• Pasadena Woman Arrested, Charged With Intent To Distribute Heroin

  09-11-2018 16:12
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Police officers arrested a woman overnight Friday after finding her in a car with heroin in plain view.
  Officers reported to the 6700 block of Ritchie Highway at 2:13 a.m. for a suspicious vehicle. While checking the vehicle, officers say they found 50-year-old Karin Brunk inside, along with suspected heroin.After searching the car and Brunk, officers recovered:26 capsules of heroin, 7.66 grams.
  5 baggies of suspected crack cocaine, 1.36 grams.
  
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• Bowl Hopes For Maryland Could Rest On Next Game

  09-11-2018 15:58
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The glaring numbers put everything in perspective this weekend.
  Indiana coach Tom Allen and Maryland interim coach Matt Canada know their teams desperately need momentum heading into the season’s final month and understand how crucial the outcome of Saturday’s game could be.
  The winner could be bowl-bound. The loser may be relegated to a longer-than-expected offseason and both coaches know it, even if they choose to downplay the significance of how ever
  
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• The Backstreet Boys Have Music In Their ‘DNA’

  09-11-2018 15:25
  (CNN) — The Backstreet Boys are back with some major announcements for their fans.
  The boy band that rose to fame in the 90s announced Friday they’re embarking on a world tour this spring and have a new album titled “DNA” dropping on January 25.
  The tour begins May 11, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal, and will end on September 15, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.
  “When this group started 26 years ago — and through all the highs and lows of our career — we&
  
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• Missing 72-Year-Old Last Seen At Baltimore VA Hospital

  09-11-2018 15:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are looking for William Tyrone Ellison, 72.
  Ellison was last seen Friday at approximately 12:54 a.m. at the VA Hospital at 10 North Greene Street.It’s unknown what clothes he was wearing at the time but he is described as 5’7″ and 185 lbs.
  Ellison suffers from Alzheimer’s.
  Police ask anyone with information to call 911.
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• Police Arrest Man For Attempted Murder While Responding To Call For Loitering

  09-11-2018 14:55
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis Police said they found a man wanted for attempted murder while responding to a call for a group of people loitering with guns.
  Police said a caller reported a group loitering in front of the apartment buildings on the 700 block of Newtowne Dr. around 11:35 p.m. Thursday. The caller told police two men in the group had handguns.
  When officers responded, the group ran into one of the apartment buildings and then into an apartment. The adult female resident ex
  
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• Weather Blog: Gray Skies And Heavy Rain

  09-11-2018 14:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — T.G.I.F. ! And thank goodness it is Friday because with gray skies and the heavy rain possible this afternoon we can at least look forward to Friday night, which by the way will be dry after about 8. I mean imagine if this were, say, ..Tuesday. :-(~
  This weekend, as has been discussed, will be on the very chilly side. 10 to 13 degrees below the normal of 59°. And like we are, mentally, lucky this rain is on a Friday that same luck prevails this weekend. The chill will
  
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• Michelle Obama Had Miscarriage, Used IVF To Conceive Girls

  09-11-2018 14:05
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says she felt “lost and alone” after suffering a miscarriage 20 years ago and underwent in vitro fertilization to conceive her two daughters.
  She tells ABC in an interview aired on “Good Morning America” she felt like she “failed because I didn’t know how common miscarriages were because we don’t talk about them.” Mrs. Obama, 54, says she and former President Barack Obama “had to do IVF” to conceiv
  
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• Baltimore Hosting 3-Day AlienCon Gathering

  09-11-2018 13:01
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore is hosting a three-day convention for those seeking a measure of clarity about extraterrestrials or just hoping to rub shoulders with actors from their favorite science fiction TV shows.
  AlienCon 2018 starts Friday at the Baltimore Convention Center. Organizers say the three-day gathering will feature original programming, various exhibits, merchandise vendors and fan competitions.
  It will also offer some celebrity appearances, including actress Jenna Coleman of
  
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• Baltimore Hosting 3-Day AlienCon

  09-11-2018 13:01
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore is hosting a three-day convention for those seeking a measure of clarity about extraterrestrials or just hoping to rub shoulders with actors from their favorite science fiction TV shows.
  AlienCon 2018 starts Friday at the Baltimore Convention Center. Organizers say the three-day gathering will feature original programming, various exhibits, merchandise vendors and fan competitions.
  It will also offer some celebrity appearances, including actress Jenna Coleman of
  
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• Baltimore Mayor Appoints New Head Of Civil Rights Office

  09-11-2018 12:03
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The mayor of Baltimore has appointed a Georgetown University administrator to the head of the city’s Office of Civil Rights.
  The Baltimore Sun reports Mayor Catherine Pugh’s appointment of Darnell Ingram comes as the city battles with a police oversight panel that receives administrative support from the office. City Solicitor Andre Davis says Ingram’s experience as a lawyer and engineer makes him a good fit for the $120,000-per-year role. Ingram starts n
  
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• More Than 7,000 People Are ‘Declared Dead’ By Mistake Every Year: One Woman’s Story

  09-11-2018 05:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — When one woman discovered that her bank account had emptied overnight she soon found out that was the least of her problems.
  She had been “declared dead”, and that was only the beginning of her nightmare.
  Imagine waking up one day to find your bank account empty. You know it’s wrong, but when you try to fix it, the bank says “you’re dead,”.
  “I freaked,” Ellen said.
  Ellen Baron is a retired social worker who lives in Crofton.
  
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• Baltimore Protesters Call For Protection Of Mueller Probe In Response To Sessions’ Resignation

  09-11-2018 04:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Across the country and in Maryland, rallies calling for the protection of Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election meddling draws massive crowds.
  Thursday, 18 state attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, wrote a letter to Whitaker asking he recuse himself- adding they believe Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein should finish overseeing the investigation.
  Maryland AG Among 18 Attorneys General Calling On Whitaker To Recuse
  
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• Man Shot In East Baltimore Thursday Night

  09-11-2018 04:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — BPD responded to a shooting in East Baltimore on Thursday.
  Officers responded to the 1600 block of Wolfe Street for a report of a shooting.
  Once there, they found a 30-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital where his condition is unknown.
  Citywide Shooting detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.
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• Officer Accused Of Tampering With Evidence Began Trial Thursday

  09-11-2018 01:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore police officer took the stand Thursday to defend himself against charges that he fabricated evidence.
  Officer Richard A. Pinheiro Jr. was indicted in January on charges of tampering with evidence and misconduct in office. His trial began Thursday.
  Bodycam Footage Raises Questions For Police Department
  The case stems from body camera footage that appears to show the officer discovering the drugs in an alley, prosecutors said in court Thursday he broke the
  
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• 6 Things To Do If You’re ‘Declared Dead’

  09-11-2018 01:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — When someone in the U.S. is declared dead, government agencies work quickly.
  Agencies, banks, and businesses move the declared dead around in their files, to prevent hackers from stealing the deceased’s finances primarily.
  Databases including the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File lock down your Social Security number, name, birth and death dates and final Zip code.
  But, if this “declared death” happens to be a mistake, what do you
  
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• Maryland AG Among 18 Attorneys General Calling On Whitaker To Recuse From Mueller Probe

  09-11-2018 01:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh is among 18 other state attorney generals asking new acting Attorney General Whitaker to recuse himself from the special counsel probe.
  “As chief law enforcement officers of our respective states, we ask that you recuse yourself from any role in overseeing Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Because a reasonable person could question your impartiali
  
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• Car Drives Into Pasadena House, No Injuries

  09-11-2018 00:19
  PASADENA, Md. (WJZ) — A car driving along Mountain Road has driven into a house in Pasadena, according to police.
  A call came into Anne Arundel County Police just before 6 p.m. for a vehicle into a building on George Willing Avenue off of Mountain Road.
  The driver was reportedly distracted and was not impaired at the time of the crash.
  Anne Arundel County Fire said there is only property damage at this time and a building inspector has been called.
  There is no word on any injuries at this
  
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• Car Drives Into Pasadena House

  09-11-2018 00:19
  PASADENA, Md. (WJZ) — A car driving along Mountain Road has driven into a house in Pasadena, according to police.
  A call came into Anne Arundel County Police just before 6 p.m. for a vehicle into a building on George Willing Avenue off of Mountain Road.
  The driver was reportedly distracted and was not impaired at the time of the crash.
  Anne Arundel County Fire said there is only property damage at this time and a building inspector has been called.
  There is no word on any injuries at this
  
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