Cellular and Molecular Physiology of Sodium-Calcium Exchange: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

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For a cell to function normally, it must be able to maintain its total calcium content despite ionic variations in both the intracellular and extracellular environment. The sodium-calcium exchange provides a unique way to control net calcium flux by its capacity to transport calcium both into
and out of the cell, which is important in the control of a variety of cellular functions, including contraction, secretion, and the regulation of photo-electric currents. Written by leading researchers in the field, this book provides the first comprehensive review of the sodium-calcium exchange
system, from studies on intact cells and membrane vesicles to its isolation and molecular biology.

Sodium-Calcium Exchange and the Plasma Membrane Ca2+-ATPase in Cell Function: Fifth International Conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

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Sodium-Calcium Exchange and the Plasma Membrane Ca2+-ATPase in Cell Function: Fifth International Conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)
Herchulez , Mordecai P. Blaustein , Jonathan Lytton , and Kenneth D. Philipson
Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishing Limited
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ASIN: 1573316490

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Ca2+ homeostasis and the plasma membrane Na+/Ca2+ exchanger are vital to many cellular functions and physiological processes. This volume, which is the proceedings of the fifth in a series of international conferences, includes contributions that merge molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and physiology, providing novel insights that significantly advance our understanding of Na+/Ca2+ exchanger in areas ranging from molecular mechanisms to the involvement in human disease. Several important themes are addressed: (1) structure-function relationships of the exchanger; (2) regulation of the exchanger; (3) Na/Ca exchanger gene regulation; (4) cellular location and targeting of the exchanger; (5) NC(K)X and PMCA KO mice; (6) Na/Ca exchanger interactions with other proteins; (7) Na/Ca exchange in cardiac function; (8) Na/Ca exchange in neuronal function; (9) Ca2+-extruding mechanisms and apoptosis; (10) Na/Ca exchange in smooth muscle, kidney, and endocrine function; (11) Na/Ca exchange inhibitors: therapeutic opportunities. Experts in the field of the plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase (PMCA) have also contributed. The rate of progress in this field has been rapidly increasing, and new concepts have emerged regarding the relation between molecular structure and physiological function. New ideas on physiological modes of regulation have been increasingly testable through the use of transgenic animal models. This volume and the conference that preceded it continue the tradition of sharing information to fuel new advances in this exciting and important area of research. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/nyas. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to the Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit www.nyas.org/membership/main.asp for more information about becoming a member.

Sodium-calcium exchange: Proceedings of the second international conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

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Sodium-calcium exchange: Proceedings of the second international conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

Manufacturer: New York Academy of Sciences
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ASIN: 0897666941

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Sodium/Calcium Exchange: Proceedings of the Second International Conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)
M. P. Blaustein , and Reinaldo Dipolo
Manufacturer: New York Academy of Sciences
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0897666933

Sodium-Calcium Exchange: Proceedings of the Third International Conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

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Sodium-Calcium Exchange: Proceedings of the Third International Conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

Manufacturer: New York Academy of Sciences
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Sodium-Calcium Exchange
Denis Noble, Harald Reuter T. Jeff A. Allen
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: B000OKT7ZA

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Completely revised and updated, featuring new entries and discoveries.

This exciting series focuses on the vitality and uniqueness of the world's greatest cities. Each volume is superbly designed and produced, yet ingeniously practical, with lavish photography, easy-to-read maps, and informed and enjoyable texts.

From offbeat cafés and cutting-edge restaurants to the most stylish stores, hotels, and neighborhoods, StyleCity uncovers all the special places where both locals and discerning travelers can find a vibrant urban experience. The guides are divided into two sections: "Style Traveler" identifies the most memorable places to sleep, eat, drink, shop, and relax; "Street Wise" divides the city into neighborhoods and provides convenient area maps.

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Hip & Classic Guide to New York.......2006-03-15

This is proberly the finest guidebook around ,beautifully done
blending the old and the new of New York ,clear maps ,wonderful suggestions ,photos are beauitful and choices are well done
Excellant reserch done on this book

Great Planning Guide and Traveling Companion for the Style-Conscious.......2006-02-23

This is the second StyleCity book that I have purchased and I plan to purchase more. In both instances I have found the content to be very useful in helping me plan and guide my visits to new cities. The featured restaurants, stores, and hotels were all style-centric and wonderful to visit.

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Fabulous true stories of the most amazing women in history.

They were cool and courageous, self-reliant and sharp-witted, daring and determined.

They were the exciting, inspiring, and totally Outrageous Women of the Renaissance.

These remarkable women forged their own paths, made their own rulesâand rocked the world!

Among the outrageous women you'll meet are:

Joan of Arcâthe bold warrior who at age 17 became commander-in-chief of the French army and led her country's charge against the invading English.
Elisabetta Siraniâthe lightning-quick painter who opened an all-female art school and became an international sensation.
Grace O'Malleyâthe mother of three who ruled the high seas as Ireland's pirate queen and freedom fighter.
Christina of Swedenâthe eccentric Swedish monarch who awakened her country to the wonders of Renaissance art, science, and literature.

Gracia Mendes Nasiâthe Spanish humanitarian and philanthropist whose "underground railroad" saved the lives of countless persecuted Jews.

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Very Funny!.......2000-08-27

This book is, along with the rest in the series, very funny and informative. Tells about many women considered outrageous by Rennaissance terms. Complete with hilarious black and white illustrations for younger readers.

LEON GIVES WOMEN THEIR COMEUPPANCE.......1999-12-17

Leon's books make terrific gifts...I've sent them to friends for birthdays, just for fun and get well gifts. The author's research and way with words never ceases to amaze me! And what a sense of history.... she makes you love the past and spirit of those indominable and sometimes wicked women!

Another wild crazy book of Uppity Women!.......1999-10-19

This wonderful book is loaded with stories about women who did their own thing, about ladies who were anything but conventional, about women of long ago who can serve as role models for women today. As with all of Leon's Uppity books, this one is another winner! I loved it. History teachers ought to use this book, as the writing is sassy and never dull or dry.

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Nearly 200 highly effective, boldly designed copyright-free graphics, each printed in two sizes, depict wide range of professions, services and activities: health and medicine, military, law enforcement, sports, athletic events, entertainment, trades, safety and accident prevention, directional and instructional signs and much more.

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In the Company of Animals is an original and very readable study of human attitudes to the natural world. It contrasts the way we love some animals while ruthlessly exploiting others; it provides a detailed and fascinating account of ways in which animal companionship can influence our health; and it provides a key to understanding the moral contradictions inherent in our treatment of animals and nature. Its scope encompasses history, anthropology, and animal and human psychology. Along the way, the author uncovers a fascinating trail of insights and myths about our relationship with the species with which we share the planet. James Serpell is the editor of The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions With People (CUP, 1995).

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The best introduction to human-animal studies.......2003-08-25

In the Company of Animals is the single best introduction to anthrozoology - the study of human-animal interactions. A woman once told me about her experience reading it. She said simply, "That book changed my life." Serpell is a both a powerful writer and a leading scholar in this field. The first half of In the Company of Animals is largely concerned with the who, what, and why of maintaining non-human animals as companions. In the breadth of his coverage, Serpell displays an impressive command of psychology, ethology, history, cultural anthropology, and behavioral medicine. A brief sampling of a few representative topics illustrates the span of Serpell's intellectual vision: the role of pets in sixteenth century witchcraft, the effects of watching aquarium fish on blood pressure, bestiality, social parasitism, and why dogs rather than pigs became companion animals. Serpell argues that individuals who keep pets have often been viewed with scorn, suspicion, and pity. At times, pet owners have been subjected to persecution and even death. Thus, this part of the book is essentially a defense of companion animals. Serpell reviews recent studies documenting the benefits of pets to human health, psychological well-being, and the amelioration of loneliness. He concludes that the company of animals serves to buffer their owners from the interpersonal isolation all too common in modern industrial societies.
The second half of In the Company of Animals focuses on the darker side of human-animal interactions. Serpell is particularly adept at describing paradoxes inherent if our interactions with other species. Among my favorites are the dual roles of puppies in Southeast Asian households (pets and dinner), Adolf Hitler's commitment to animal welfare, and the love people have for dogs coupled with an equally passionate loathing for their immediate progenitor, the wolf. Serpell, however, goes further than listing the foibles that characterize human-animal relationships. He develops an explanation, suggesting that these paradoxes ultimately reflect the evolutionary processes which have shaped the human mind.
Serpell believes that moral conflict that emerges in our relationships with animals stems from a tendency we inherited from our hunter-gatherer forbearers -- the penchant for meat. By nature we are exploiters of animals. But unlike tigers and wolves and boa constrictors, we are carnivores with a sense of guilt. As a result we have developed psychological mechanisms that allow us to maintain the "myth of human supremacy." He believes this is an illusion which developed as cultures shifted from hunter-gatherer economies to those based on the slaughter of domestic animals. This hypothesis provides a powerful perspective on the contradictions seen in human-animal relationships.
While readers may not agree with all of Serpell's ideas, they will find that In the Company of Animals is a beautifully written book that is rich in both facts and provocative ideas. It will appeal to both animal lovers and the scholars who study them.

The best introduction to human-animal studies.......2003-08-20

In the Company of Animals is the single best introduction to anthrozoology - the study of human-animal interactions. A woman once told me about her experience on reading it. She said simply, "That book changed my life." Serpell is a both a powerful writer and a leading scholar in this field. The first half of In the Company of Animals is largely concerned with the who, what, and why of maintaining non-human animals as companions. In the breadth of his coverage, Serpell displays an impressive command of psychology, ethology, history, cultural anthropology, and behavioral medicine. A brief sampling of a few representative topics illustrates the span of Serpell's intellectual vision: the role of pets in sixteenth century witchcraft, the effects of watching aquarium fish on blood pressure, bestiality, social parasitism, and why dogs rather than pigs became companion animals. Serpell argues that individuals who keep pets have often been viewed with scorn, suspicion, and pity. At times, pet owners have been subjected to persecution and even death. Thus, this part of the book is essentially a defense of companion animals. Serpell reviews recent studies documenting the benefits of pets to human health, psychological well-being, and the amelioration of loneliness. He concludes that the company of animals serves to buffer their owners from the interpersonal isolation all too common in modern industrial societies.
The second half of In the Company of Animals focuses on the darker side of human-animal interactions. Serpell is particularly adept at describing paradoxes inherent if our interactions with other species. Among my favorites are the dual roles of puppies in Southeast Asian households (pets and dinner), Adolf Hitler's commitment to animal welfare, and the love people have for dogs coupled with an equally passionate loathing for their immediate progenitor, the wolf. Serpell, however, goes further than listing the foibles that characterize human-animal relationships. He develops an explanation, suggesting that these paradoxes ultimately reflect the evolutionary processes which have shaped the human mind.
Serpell believes that moral conflict that emerges in our relationships with animals stems from a tendency we inherited from our hunter-gatherer forbearers -- the penchant for meat. By nature we are exploiters of animals. But unlike tigers and wolves and boa constrictors, we are carnivores with a sense of guilt. As a result we have developed psychological mechanisms that allow us to maintain the "myth of human supremacy." He believes this is an illusion which developed as cultures shifted from hunter-gatherer economies to those based on the slaughter of domestic animals. This hypothesis provides a powerful perspective on the contradictions seen in human-animal relationships.
While readers may not agree with all of Serpell's ideas, they will find that In the Company of Animals is a beautifully written book that is rich in both facts and provocative ideas. It will appeal to both animal lovers and the scholars who study them.

A Classic by a Highly Esteemed Scholar.......2003-04-02

As a professor of anthropology who teaches a course on Anthrozoology at Western Illinois University, I highly recommend In the Company of Animals. Anthrozoology (the scientific study of human-animal interaction) is a dynamic new area of study and Dr Serpell is one of the founders. This book is required reading for my course, and students love it! Serpell's work explores the phenomena of domestication and pet keeping, or companion animals (as we prefer to call them now), from a cross-cultural and evolutionary perspective that is highly anthropological. Shame on us! An Anthropologist should have written this book! I highly recommend this work.

Extremely disappointing........2000-09-02

Although claiming to be a study of human-animal relationships, this book offers an endless recital of man's inhumanity to man, to support the book's theme that man's history with animals has been even worse. Very poorly thought out and extremely long-winded, this book reads like an overblown Usenet message--"those other people are all so horrible, but we animal lovers are OK, aren't we?" Oddly, Serpell seems so rooted in the very "human supremacist" philosophy that he rails against, that he ends up reinforcing that very philosophy. Not enlightening at all; I feel like a pall has been cast over my relationships with both people and animals. You would learn far more by taking the money and time you might waste on this book, and spending them on your own dog or cat or whatever animal you please.

Human-Animal relationships explained!!.......1999-03-27

An excellent book exploring every possible angle of the human-animal bond. Why we love and need animals, what we do to them, and everything in between! Very well written and understandable. After reading many books on this subject, this was my favorite! Everyone who reads this book will have a greater understanding and love of animals. Animals are good for our health, physically and mentally. Serpell also makes us realize what the human race is doing to animals, such as testing on them or eating them!! This is a must read for any animal lover who is truly bonded to their pet or pets like I am!

In the Company of Animals: A Study of Human-Animal Relationship

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In the Company of Animals: A Study of Human-Animal Relationship
James Serpell
Manufacturer: Blackwell Pub
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This book is the first about private wildlife conservation and community involvement in Zimbabwe. It is a case study based on ethnographic fieldwork done in 1998. It focuses on the joint venture between a private wildlife conservation initiative, the Save Valley Conservancy, and its surrounding communities in terms of reciprocal exchange and the land question. It makes clear, amongst other things, that the current political tragedy in Zimbabwe about land did not start when Mugabe lost the referendum in February 2000. The book tries to offer an explanation for the unforgiving route that Mugabe has obviously taken in the land question, despite his words of reconciliation when he came to power in 1980. This book is of particular interest to students, practitioners and academics in the fields of (private) wildlife conservation, community participation and organisational co-operation

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At a time of unprecedented success for Latin American players in Major League Baseball, "Reflections on Roberto" offers a colorful and moving examination of the legacy left by one of the most dynamic players in baseball history, and someone who was undoubtedly one of its most selfless humanitarians. Legendary Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente died tragically almost 30 years ago during a mission of mercy to aid Nicaraguan earthquake victims, but his impact on the game will never be forgotten. Along with numerous essays, stories, and sidebars by author Phil Musick, "Reflections on Roberto" offers hundreds of color and black and white photos of Clemente, the man who led the way for players born outside of the United States. To this day he is an international hero who has the highest award in baseball for sportsmanship and community activism named after him. He also made history by becoming the first Latin American player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. "Reflections on Roberto" is a touching and moving portrait of the man, and will prove to be a cherished addition to any baseball fan's collection.

Breves reflexiones acerca del Galeón de Manila. (la exposición, The Silver Galleons, en el Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Houston)(TT: Brief reflections ... in Houston): An article from: Siempre!

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Breves reflexiones acerca del Galeón de Manila. (la exposición, The Silver Galleons, en el Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Houston)(TT: Brief reflections ... in Houston): An article from: Siempre!
Roberto Vallarino
Manufacturer: Edicional Siempre
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00097QQNO
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on September 4, 1997. The length of the article is 1078 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Breves reflexiones acerca del Galeón de Manila. (la exposición, The Silver Galleons, en el Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Houston)(TT: Brief reflections on the Manilla Galleon) (TA: the Silver Galleons exhibit, at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Houston)
Author: Roberto Vallarino
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: September 4, 1997
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: v44 Issue: n2307 Page: p62(1)

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Candidatos sin partido: reflexiones de Madrazo.(Roberto Madrazo, político)(TT: Candidates with no parties: Madrazo's reflections.)(TA: Roberto Madrazo, ... Breve) : An article from: Siempre!

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Candidatos sin partido: reflexiones de Madrazo.(Roberto Madrazo, político)(TT: Candidates with no parties: Madrazo's reflections.)(TA: Roberto Madrazo, ... Breve) : An article from: Siempre!
Mario Moya Palencia
Manufacturer: Edicional Siempre
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0009FS50S
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on July 31, 2002. The length of the article is 685 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Candidatos sin partido: reflexiones de Madrazo.(Roberto Madrazo, político)(TT: Candidates with no parties: Madrazo's reflections.)(TA: Roberto Madrazo, politician)(Artículo Breve)
Author: Mario Moya Palencia
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: July 31, 2002
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: 49 Issue: 2563 Page: 40(2)

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Reflexiones de la conciencia historica. (la inteligencia y el pensamiento del mexicano)(TT: Reflections of the historic consciousness) (TA: intellect and ... of Mexicans): An article from: Siempre!

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Reflexiones de la conciencia historica. (la inteligencia y el pensamiento del mexicano)(TT: Reflections of the historic consciousness) (TA: intellect and ... of Mexicans): An article from: Siempre!
Roberto Vallarino
Manufacturer: Edicional Siempre
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00097J30W
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on February 5, 1998. The length of the article is 668 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Reflexiones de la conciencia historica. (la inteligencia y el pensamiento del mexicano)(TT: Reflections of the historic consciousness) (TA: intellect and critical thinking of Mexicans)
Author: Roberto Vallarino
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: February 5, 1998
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: v44 Issue: n2329 Page: p63(1)

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Reflexiones sobre la obra de María Izquierdo. (la vida y obra de la pintora Mexicana)(TT: Reflections on Maria Izquierdo's works) (TA: the Mexican painter of life and work): An article from: Siempre!

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Reflexiones sobre la obra de María Izquierdo. (la vida y obra de la pintora Mexicana)(TT: Reflections on Maria Izquierdo's works) (TA: the Mexican painter of life and work): An article from: Siempre!
Roberto Vallarino
Manufacturer: Edicional Siempre
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00096Q56I
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on November 28, 1996. The length of the article is 737 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Reflexiones sobre la obra de María Izquierdo. (la vida y obra de la pintora Mexicana)(TT: Reflections on Maria Izquierdo's works) (TA: the Mexican painter of life and work)
Author: Roberto Vallarino
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: November 28, 1996
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: v43 Issue: n2267 Page: p61(1)

Article Type: Biography

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Capuchin presence: Reflections on the Constitutions in America, 10 October-10 November, 1985

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Capuchin presence: Reflections on the Constitutions in America, 10 October-10 November, 1985
Flavio Roberto Carraro
Manufacturer: Capuchin Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00072819I

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