#j p dutta

[bollywoodirect]

27 Years of #Border (13/06/1997) "Zindagi aur maut Waheguru ke haath mein hai ... aur mera Waheguru dushman ke saath nahin ... mere saath hai" What are your favourite dialogues/songs from the movie?

[brief2placesofmind]

Brief 2: Places Of Mind (Research)

For the second brief, us students were assigned an interesting challenge that allowed a moment of self reflection as an artist. It was titled 'Places of Mind' and for this assignment, we were to create a digital artefact that had some relation to the place that our mind most wanders to or is stuck at (atleast, that's how I interpreted it). This assignment in a way evoked an emotional response out of me and allowed me to bridge an unforeseen pathway between the places in my mind and 3D art. Whenever I listen to a peaceful music, I always dream of a beautiful landscape, with grasses moving and wheats flowing about with beautiful trees and a water source nearby. I visualize myself walking through the grasses with the wind blowing in my face and can feel my mind at ease with me being the most happiest person without a care in the world.

Figure 1 (PureRef references, 2024)

I collected a bunch of reference pictures from ArtStation from different talented digital artists. I decided I would be using Blender as my main modeling engine, use Substance Painter to texture required materials and compile, build the world level and light it in Unreal Engine. Also, this marks the first time where I use a tree generator called TreeIt which is a free version of the popular SpeedTree. I will also be using Photoshop to create alpha masks for the leaves and the wheat plant.

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[theomenmedia]

Border 2 Producer And Ghudchadhi Director Binnoy K Gandhi Reveals The Month In Which J.P Dutta's Film Will Go On Floors: Report

https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/border-2-producer-and-ghudchadhi-director-binnoy-k-gandhi-reveals-the-month-in-which-j-p-dutta-s-fil

#BinnoyKGandhi #Ghudchadhi #Border2 #JPDutta #SunnyDeol #DiljitDosanjh #TSeriesFilms #Bollywood #WarMovies

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21 Years of Refugee: 5 Unknown facts about J P Dutta’s Abhishek Bachchan – Kareena Kapoor starrer : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama

21 Years of Refugee: 5 Unknown facts about J P Dutta’s Abhishek Bachchan – Kareena Kapoor starrer : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama

1. Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor were supposed to make their debut in other projects: Kareena in Rakesh Roshan’s Kaho Na …Pyar Hai and Abhishek Bachchan in J P Dutta’s historical Aakhri Mughal (where Bachchan Sr was to play Bahadur shah Zafar). But then Kareena walked out of Kaho…Na Pyar Hai. And…over to my dear friend J P. Dutta, “I got a call from my buddy Dabboo (Kareena’s father…

[masalafilmsrevival]

Umrao Jaan (2006)

[awesometeennews]

Arjun Rampal shares an emotional post for his father on Instagram; captions, "Miss your wit, your bluntness. I know you always there for us" - Times of India

Arjun Rampal shares an emotional post for his father on Instagram; captions, “Miss your wit, your bluntness. I know you always there for us” – Times of India

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Arjun Rampal who was staying at his Karjat house during the lockdown has recently returned to Mumbai. The actor has been sharing pictures and videos of how has been spending his quarantine period.

And now, the actor took to Instagram to share an emotional post on his father’s birth anniversary. Sharing a black and white picture, he captioned the post, “Always a baller, always a rockstar,…

[historical-beauty-lily]

Umrao Jaan (2006) dir. J. P. Dutta

[bollywoodirect]

24 Years of #Refugee (30/06/2000). "Panchhi nadiya pawan ke jhonke, Koi sarhad na inhe roke Sarhade insano ke liye hain Socho tumne aur maine kya paya insan hoke" Refugee is written and directed by J.P. Dutta. It marked the debuts of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor. The film also starred Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, and Anupam Kher. Songs by Anu Malik and Javed Akhtar.

[compneuropapers]

Interesting Papers for Week 53, 2019

During hippocampal inactivation, grid cells maintain synchrony, even when the grid pattern is lost. Almog, N., Tocker, G., Bonnevie, T., Moser, E. I., Moser, M.-B., & Derdikman, D. (2019). eLife, 8, e47147.

Functionally Distinct Gamma Range Activity Revealed by Stimulus Tuning in Human Visual Cortex. Bartoli, E., Bosking, W., Chen, Y., Li, Y., Sheth, S. A., Beauchamp, M. S., … Foster, B. L. (2019). Current Biology, 29(20), 3345-3358.e7.

True contextuality beats direct influences in human decision making. Basieva, I., Cervantes, V. H., Dzhafarov, E. N., & Khrennikov, A. (2019). Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 148(11), 1925–1937.

Attentional capture alters feature perception. Chen, J., Leber, A. B., & Golomb, J. D. (2019). Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 45(11), 1443–1454.

Directional coupling of slow and fast hippocampal gamma with neocortical alpha/beta oscillations in human episodic memory. Griffiths, B. J., Parish, G., Roux, F., Michelmann, S., van der Plas, M., Kolibius, L. D., … Hanslmayr, S. (2019). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 116(43), 21834–21842.

Population rate-coding predicts correctly that human sound localization depends on sound intensity. Ihlefeld, A., Alamatsaz, N., & Shapley, R. M. (2019). eLife, 8, e47027.

Balancing model-based and memory-free action selection under competitive pressure. Kikumoto, A., & Mayr, U. (2019). eLife, 8, e48810.

Adaptive Efficient Coding of Correlated Acoustic Properties. Lu, K., Liu, W., Dutta, K., Zan, P., Fritz, J. B., & Shamma, S. A. (2019). Journal of Neuroscience, 39(44), 8664–8678.

Neural precursors of decisions that matter—an ERP study of deliberate and arbitrary choice. Maoz, U., Yaffe, G., Koch, C., & Mudrik, L. (2019). eLife, 8, e39787.

Concurrent processing of optic flow and biological motion. Mayer, K. M., Riddell, H., & Lappe, M. (2019). Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 148(11), 1938–1952.

An Alternative Theory of Binocularity. Ng, C. J., & Purves, D. (2019). Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, 13, 71.

Synergistic Coding of Visual Information in Columnar Networks. Nigam, S., Pojoga, S., & Dragoi, V. (2019). Neuron, 104(2), 402-411.e4.

Multisensory perceptual awareness: Categorical or graded? Noel, J.-P., Faivre, N., Magosso, E., Blanke, O., Alais, D., & Wallace, M. (2019). Cortex, 120, 169–180.

Sensory loss enhances multisensory integration performance. Peter, M. G., Porada, D. K., Regenbogen, C., Olsson, M. J., & Lundström, J. N. (2019). Cortex, 120, 116–130.

Humans Perceive Binocular Rivalry and Fusion in a Tristable Dynamic State. Riesen, G., Norcia, A. M., & Gardner, J. L. (2019). Journal of Neuroscience, 39(43), 8527–8537.

The role of expecting feedback during decision-making under risk. Rigoli, F., Martinelli, C., & Shergill, S. S. (2019). NeuroImage, 202, 116079.

Rapid Memory Reactivation at Movie Event Boundaries Promotes Episodic Encoding. Silva, M., Baldassano, C., & Fuentemilla, L. (2019). Journal of Neuroscience, 39(43), 8538–8548.

Bayesian modeling of temporal expectations in the human brain. Visalli, A., Capizzi, M., Ambrosini, E., Mazzonetto, I., & Vallesi, A. (2019). NeuroImage, 202, 116097.

Recruitment of GABAergic Interneurons in the Barrel Cortex during Active Tactile Behavior. Yu, J., Hu, H., Agmon, A., & Svoboda, K. (2019). Neuron, 104(2), 412-427.e4.

Complementary Task Structure Representations in Hippocampus and Orbitofrontal Cortex during an Odor Sequence Task. Zhou, J., Montesinos-Cartagena, M., Wikenheiser, A. M., Gardner, M. P. H., Niv, Y., & Schoenbaum, G. (2019). Current Biology, 29(20), 3402-3409.e3.

[a-dinosaur-a-day]

Jubbulpuria tenuis

By Scott Reid 

Etymology: The One from Jubbulpore

First Described By: Huene & Matley, 1933

Classification: Dinosauromorpha, Dinosauriformes, Dracohors, Dinosauria, Saurischia, Eusaurischia, Theropoda, Neotheropoda, Averostra, Ceratosauria

Status: Extinct

Time and Place: Between 70 and 66 million years ago, in the Maastrichtian of the Late Cretaceous 

Jubbulpuria is known from the Lameta Formation of Central India 

Physical Description: Jubbulpuria is a poorly known dinosaur - a dubious genus, even! - Known from only a fragment of some vertebrae. These vertebrae are poorly preserved, but they indicate Jubbulpuria was some sort of dinosaur - probably a theropod, the group of bipedal carnivorous dinosaurs from which birds evolved. The latest research on this dinosaur indicates its a Ceratosaur, the least-birdy group of theropods, and given the small size of the vertebrae it probably was a smaller one, so more likely than not, a Noasaurid - the small, slender group of Ceratosaurs. Still, without more fossils it’s difficult to say either way. It probably would have been a smaller, slenderer dinosaur, and as such, covered in protofeathers of some sort.

Diet: Jubbulpuria was probably a carnivore, though it might have also eaten fish.

Behavior: The behavior of Jubbulpuria is difficult to glean, given it is only known from limited remains that don’t indicate what kind of dinosaur it was, but it was probably a fairly active animal. 

By José Carlos Cortés 

Ecosystem: The Lameta Formation was a tropical lagoon environment, surrounded by dense vegetation. This plant material included a variety of algae, ferns, conifers, flowers, and - most interestingly - grass! Yup, the Lameta environment used to be one of our earliest fossil sites for grasses, indicating that grass was present and a major component of this lagoon system (though it wouldn’t have been a grassland in the modern sense). Now, of course, we’ve found more fossil evidence indicating grass evolved even earlier, and that many ornithopods were evolved to eat it; that being said, grass still didn’t become a major component of the environment until the Paleogene-Neogene transition in the Cenozoic. The grasses present in the Lameta were actually primarily kinds of rice - and were fed upon extensively by titanosaurs!

Many different kinds of animals were present in the Lameta alongside Jubbulpuria. There were snakes like Sanajeh and Madtsoia, and turtles such as Shweboemys and Carteremy. There were also a lot of fish, including sharks, in that ancient lagoon system. There were many kinds of dinosaurs as well - other smaller, slender Ceratosaurs like Jubbulpuria such as Compsosuchus, Laevisuchus, and Coeluroides; larger carnivores like the well-known abelisaurids Rajasaurus, Rahiolisaurus, and Indosuchus - and poorly known, but probably also Abelisaurids such as Lametasaurus, Indosaurus, Dryptosauroides, Ornithomimoides, and Orthogoniosaurus; giant titanosaurs such as Jainosaurus, Isisaurus, Titanosaurus, Antarctosaurus, and Laplatasaurus; and the dubious ankylosaur Brachypodosaurus! This ecosystem existed right up until the end-Cretaceous extinction, and is - indeed - an example of an environment from that ecosystem that isn’t like Late Cretaceous North America, but a whole heck of a lot weirder.

Other: Jubbulpuria may have been about 1.2 meters long, but I find that circumspect given the whole crappily known thing.

~ By Meig Dickson

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Self Defence Tips for Runners

Running solo is both freeing and practical, but safety concerns are on the rise—especially for those who hit the pavement alone. Every runner has heard the stories or seen the headlines and it's clear: solo runners face real risks, from unwanted attention to serious threats. Preparation isn't about fear, but about confidence and control. So, let’s dive into the power of self defence tips for runners.

Adopting smart self defence strategies puts the power back in your hands and can turn worry into peace of mind. This guide covers key techniques, essential tools, habits that keep you safer. So you’ll be able help you stay focused on what you love—your run.

Plan Your Route for Maximum Safety

Your running route shapes your entire training effort and directly impacts your personal safety. By taking a smart, intentional approach to route planning, you cut down risks and stay focused on the run itself. Let’s look at proven ways to map out the safest paths, use the best tools, and add extra layers of protection every time you train alone.

Use Safe, Well-Known Paths

Photo by Gustavo Fring

The most important rule: choose routes that are both familiar and frequently used by other runners. Move away from shortcuts, isolated trails, or any place that feels hidden or hard to reach. If a street or park looks empty or poorly lit, pick another way.

Where you run matters. Here are some tips to help you pick a safer route:

Stay visible by choosing paths that are well-lit and open.

Seek locations recognised by your local running community. Parks, waterfronts and public trails that host regular joggers often have a safer feel.

Plan your workouts during daylight or peak hours. Aim for times with more foot traffic e.g. early morning or before dusk is usually best.

Trust your instincts. If an area makes you uncomfortable, even if it looks safe, skip it.

Navigation tools can help you check elevation, distance, and how busy paths usually are. Resources like RunGo’s turn-by-turn route planner or the roundup at The 7 Best Running Route Planners make it easy to map custom routes and discover new safe paths nearby.

Leverage Technology for Added Protection

Modern tech can be your best ally on a solo run. With GPS tracking, live location sharing and smart apps. You give yourself an invisible shield , letting others know where you are at all times.

Key tips when using technology for extra safety:

Turn on real-time GPS tracking. Many running watches and phones let trusted contacts follow your session live.

Use location sharing features in popular apps. For example, Strava Beacon or Garmin’s safety and tracking alerts can send your route and updated location to family or friends every time you run.

Explore apps with safety-first options. Some, like Footpath and RunGo, can guide you with audio instructions along pre-approved safe routes.

Consider setting up emergency contacts or auto-alert features in your fitness app—if something feels off, help is just a button-press away.

Popular options include Strava’s live features and run mapping apps listed in TechRadar’s guide to the best mapping apps. These tools not only map your run, but add meaningful peace of mind.

Running alone can be freeing, but you should never feel isolated. By combining safe route planning and modern apps, you boost both confidence and safety—every mile.

Stay Aware and Visible at All Times

Feeling safe on your run starts with two powerful habits: staying aware and making yourself visible. Whether you train in the early morning, evening or anywhere in between. These are everyday practices with big payoffs. Proper attention to your surroundings, combined with smart wardrobe choices, helps you avoid dangers from traffic to unwanted encounters. So you can focus on your stride, not your stress.

Limit Distractions and Stay Focused

Getting in the zone feels great, but tuning out completely opens you up to risk. Runners often lose themselves in music or podcasts, but hidden hazards and sudden surprises demand your full attention. The best defence is a tuned-in mind.

Keep headphone volume low. You still hear important sounds like footsteps, cars, or someone calling out. Loud tunes drown out cues you can't afford to miss.

Use only one earbud. Running with one ear free lets you enjoy audio yet stay tuned to the real world. One good ear on your surroundings is worth any playlist.

Check your environment often. Regularly scan ahead, to the sides, and behind. Look for new people, animals, or vehicles entering your zone.

Avoid texting, calls, or other distractions. Pausing to post or handle your phone interrupts your awareness and slows your reactions.

Trust your instincts. If something feels off, change your route or head to a busier area. Your intuition is your early warning system.

Run with purpose: you’re not just chasing distance, you’re owning your space. Staying alert prevents most situations from becoming problems. For more detailed tips on staying alert and its impact on running safety, check out this guide on how to keep a watchful eye when you run alone.

Wear Reflective and High-Visibility Gear

Photo by RUN 4 FFWPU

Evening and early morning runs bring less light and more risk. Being seen by drivers and cyclists is not optional, it’s essential. High-visibility clothing and reflective gear boost your chance of staying safe mile after mile.

Consider adding these to your running kit:

Reflective vests and harnesses. A lightweight reflective vest amplifies your outline from every angle. Look for those with broad coverage.

Bright, neon tops. Day or night, bold, fluorescent colors catch the eye—think yellow, orange, or green.

Reflective stripes and patches. Add these to jackets, shoes, and hats for extra visibility in low light.

LED armbands, lights, or clip-ons. Small, battery-powered lights make you visible in seconds and attach almost anywhere.

Visible accessories. Hats, gloves, and even shoe laces in bright or reflective colours round out a stand-out look.

Wondering what to pick? Reviews of the best reflective running gear for 2025 share top-rated vests, shirts, and accessories guaranteed to boost nighttime safety. For more ideas, check out new reflective visibility collections—these products are designed specifically for runners who want to be seen.

No matter your mileage or speed, the right gear and awareness habits tip the odds in your favour. You become more than just a runner—you become visible, alert, and in control of your safety.

Equip Yourself with Self Defence Tools and Skills

Running alone clears your mind, but it’s smart to prepare for what you can't control. When you pack the right self defence tools and know a few easy moves, you run with real confidence. These aren't just backup plans—they’re your safety net. It’s not about expecting trouble; it’s about handling it if it comes your way.

Carry Easy-to-Use Protection

The right tools—small but mighty can make a world of difference. Modern self defence gear is designed for quick access and easy use, even in a stressful moment.

Pepper Spray: Compact, effective, and simple to use in an emergency. Clip it to your waistband or keychain. Make sure it’s always within reach, not buried at the bottom of your pocket.

Personal Alarms: These loud, pocket-sized devices act fast. Pull the pin or press a button to unleash a shrill sound that attracts attention and can startle an attacker.

Tactical Whistles: Lightweight but powerful, a good whistle cuts through traffic, music, and other noise. It never runs out of battery, and you can hang it from your wrist or zipper for instant access.

Handheld Tools: Products like safety keychains or small tactical flashlights fit in your palm. Some feature sharp edges or points. Only carry what feels comfortable in your hand and practice using it before you hit the trail.

For best results, always keep your chosen protection tool within a split-second grab. Test it out on a walk or jog around the block. Aim for muscle memory, so you don’t have to think—you just react. More ideas and trusted product reviews can be found at 9 self-defense weapons for runners and Go Guarded's lineup of self defense tools.

Learn Simple, Effective Defence Moves

Carrying a tool is smart, but knowing how to act is even better. Basic self defence skills can help you break free and shout for help—giving you those crucial extra seconds.

The most useful physical tactics for runners:

Yelling Loudly: Don’t hold back. A sharp, forceful yell not only draws attention but can cause an attacker to hesitate or run. Practice your "NO!" so it comes out strong when you need it.

Striking Soft Targets: If grabbed, aim for eyes, throat, nose, or groin. Palm strikes, elbows, or knee kicks work best. These are places where even a small amount of force can stop someone bigger than you.

Escaping Holds: Shimmy or twist as you drop your weight down. Lower your centre, stomp on feet and turn your hips to break free. If someone grabs you from behind, squat and shift sideways. An elbow strike or a backwards head butt can create enough space to escape.

It’s smart to practice these moves. Try them solo or take self defence or martial arts classes if possible. Repeat until your body knows what to do, even under stress. For step-by-step tips and expert demonstrations, check out this guide to the best self defence moves for runners and real-world scenarios at Self Defense for Runners.

Self defence is not just about tools or strength, it’s about readiness and mindset. With the right gear in your hand and key skills in your pocket, every solo run feels just a little bit safer.

Share Your Whereabouts and Build a Safety Network

Every solo run should come with peace of mind. Good safety habits don’t stop with gear; they start with smart communication and a network of support. Sharing your plans and connecting with fellow runners helps you reduce risk, respond quickly to problems, and feel stronger on every route.

Tell Someone Before You Head Out

Small actions before you lace up can make a big difference. Always share your route, distance and expected return time with a friend or family member. Don’t leave your whereabouts as a mystery, give someone you trust the info they need to act fast if there's a delay.

Many runners use messaging apps or group texts for this. But real-time location tracking takes safety further. Apps like Google Maps let you share your live location for the length of your run, so someone can see where you are and how you’re moving. This live trail of breadcrumbs can be critical if something goes wrong or you don’t return as planned.

Key benefits include:

Instant awareness: Trusted contacts can see if you’re on course or if you’ve stopped unexpectedly.

Faster response: If you have an emergency or get lost, help can pinpoint your last known location.

Added peace of mind: Sharing your run isn’t just about worry—it’s about running stronger, knowing someone’s got your back.

There's no need to broadcast to the world, but making your run visible to one trusted person can be life-saving. Learn more about how to share your real-time location during a run using tools like Google Maps from this user-recommended tutorial.

Join a Safety-Minded Running Community

You don’t have to run as part of a crowd to benefit from community support. Local and online running groups are great sources of safety info, trusted routes and encouragement. Sharing experiences, warnings, or updates about changing conditions makes everyone safer. While also keeping solo runners in the loop without sacrificing their independence.

Engage with groups that focus on:

Safety check-ins: Arrange pre- and post-run messages or meet in common areas to start and finish together, even if you run different routes.

Recommended routes: Runners share up-to-date info on which trails are safest, best lit, or most popular at different times.

Real-time alerts: Get warnings about problem areas, recent incidents, or trail closures from people who were just there.

Motivation and support: Feeling connected not just physically, but mentally—gives you extra strength for tough days.

Some clubs meet in person, while others organise group chats or forums for easy info sharing. Joining even one safety-focused running group reduces isolation and multiplies your resources.

Explore the key benefits of running in a group, including stronger motivation and a safer environment. Even solo miles gain strength from collective wisdom.

Reacting Calmly and Quickly: What to Do If Threatened

Feeling threatened is every solo runner’s worst nightmare, but how you react can tip the outcome in your favour. The goal: keep your wits, act fast, and always prioritise your safety. Take charge with a clear plan instead of freezing under stress.

Trust Your Gut and Change Course

Your instincts are your first and best line of defence on the run. That tight feeling in your chest, chills, or nervousness? Listen and act. If your surroundings, a person or even an oddly parked car feels off. Don’t push through, change your route without hesitation.

Turn around and retrace your steps. Heading back or choosing a busier street often means leaving a threat behind.

Cross to the other side of the road or trail. Extra distance alone can be enough to avoid a problem.

Detour toward people or open businesses. Safe, public spaces add eyes and take away opportunity for trouble.

Contact someone you trust. A simple call or text saying “headed back early” not only checks you in, but lets a would-be threat know you’re connected.

These choices disrupt an attacker’s plan. Runners who act early lower their risk and often avoid direct confrontations altogether. Safety experts agree: if you sense something is wrong, don’t doubt yourself—move. Real-world stories and actionable steps are covered in this piece on how to handle being harassed on a run.

Take Immediate Defensive Action

Sometimes, threats appear too suddenly for an easy retreat. Calm and quick thinking make all the difference. Stay focused on escaping and getting help—don’t get drawn into a confrontation you don’t need.

If you’re approached or physically threatened:

Shout loud and clear. Yelling “Back off!” or “Help!” does more than just attract attention—it signals to the attacker you won’t go quietly. Make noise, even if it feels awkward in the moment.

Use your self-defence tools. Deploy pepper spray, a personal alarm, or a tactical whistle right away. These tools are designed for split-second use, as described in top self defense tactics for runners. Always check your self defence laws in your country and state to see what self defence tools are legal.

Aim for escape—always. Don’t worry about “winning.” Break contact and run toward safety. Head for lights, people, or any landmark where you’ll find help.

Strike if you must. If grabbed, go for vulnerable areas: eyes, throat, nose, or groin. Aim to break their grip and get away—not to fight it out.

Create distance. Even a few steps can buy you precious seconds to run or alert others.

Always rehearse these actions mentally, so they feel natural under stress. Practicing defence moves boosts your confidence and readies your mind to react instead of freeze. Check out these best self defense moves for runners to refine your response plan.

Remember, your number one job in a threat is not to stand your ground—it's to make it home safe. Reacting with a sharp, confident move can change everything.

Conclusion

Preparation, confidence and support save lives on the run. Solo runners who plan their routes, stay aware and train with the right tools enter each mile with calm assurance. No shortcut replaces the peace of mind that comes from sticking to safe routines, sharing your plans, and practicing smart self defence.

Building habits like real-time location sharing or joining a local running group creates strength in numbers—even when you run alone. The first step toward safety is yours to take. Choose one action from this guide and put it in place for your next run.

 

Source: Self Defence Tips for Runners

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this is our refernce list for our essays, the first coming out tomorrow (12 a.m. GMT). how this works is that when we put a number in brackets, that number corresponds to the reference on this page!

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