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Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR - The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan - iHemp Michigan - is hosting its board elections virtually on Feb. 19 via zoom. Current President Blain Becktold said in this video interview that the
Looking For A Chief Information Officer Job?
ANN ARBOR - Executive Search Partners specializes in Information Technology searches in the United States and Canada. Managing Partner Gary Erickson said his firm is recognized as one of the best Executive Recruiting Companies in
Automation Alley Offers 5 Integr8 Industry 4.0 Panels, 2 Mixers In 2025
TROY - Automation Alley announced its 2025 Integr8 Series, featuring five carefully curated roundtables focusing on the most critical challenges and opportunities in Industry 4.0. Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly joins MITech TV to provide
Industry 4.0 Featured News
General Motors Embraces Industry 4.0 Technologies To Improve Efficiencies, Cut Costs
DETROIT - Smart manufacturing and the rise of Industry 4.0 technology, which involves the integration of digital tech, automation, and data
Featured News
Michigan Minimum Wage Set To Increase By Almost $2 Per Hour On Feb. 21
LANSING - On Feb. 21, Michigan will raise its state minimum wage by almost $2 per hour, from $10.56 to $12.48
Apple Launching iPhone SE 4 With $499 Price Tag This Week?
CUPERTINO, CA, - In his latest Power On newsletter, prominent industry analyst Mark Gurman claims the iPhone SE 4 will launch
Collegiate Inventors Competition Accepting New Entries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - For 35 years, the Collegiate Inventors Competition has offered student innovators from across the country the opportunity to
Advanced Technologies
Unlocking AI in Business: Insights from MITechTV with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI January 6, 2025 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, Michigan returns to continue his series he
Automation Alley Announces 2025 Integr8 Roundtable Series Focused On Industry 4.0’s Most Pressing Challenges
TROY -- Automation Alley announced its 2025 Integr8 Series, featuring five carefully curated roundtables focusing on the most critical challenges and
Generative AI Market Set to Skyrocket 10x, Reaching $356 Billion by 2030
DETROIT - Two years ago, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, bringing generative AI into the global spotlight. Since then, hundreds of millions of
Wind Turbine Designed By AI Could Be Seven Times More Efficient
BIRMINGHAM, UK - The very first urban wind turbine designed by artificial intelligence has officially been unveiled, bringing with it a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Generative AI Market Set to Skyrocket 10x, Reaching $356 Billion by 2030
DETROIT - Two years ago, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, bringing generative AI into the global spotlight. Since then, hundreds of millions of
Wind Turbine Designed By AI Could Be Seven Times More Efficient
BIRMINGHAM, UK - The very first urban wind turbine designed by artificial intelligence has officially been unveiled, bringing with it a
Mcity Unveils Digital Twin, Making Physical AV Testing Available Free In The Virtual World
ANN ARBOR—The first open-source digital twin of the Mcity Test Facility—the University of Michigan's test center for connected and autonomous vehicles
U-M, Los Alamos National Laboratory To Jointly Develop Michigan-Based AI Research Center
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory plan to develop a state-of-the-art facility for high-performance computing
Science Tech
Plasma Engine Could Reach Mars In 30 Days
MOSCOW - Scientists at Rosatom have unveiled a plasma electric rocket engine that is claimed to be capable of propelling spacecraft to Mars in just one to two months. As reported by Russia’s Izvestia newspaper,
Franklin Middle School In Wayne Wins $12,000 From Samsung Innovation Contest
WAYNE - Samsung announced that 50 U.S. public middle and high schools are moving forward as State Winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition. Franklin Middle School in Wayne was selected as the State
Discovery Transforms Plastic Waste Into Hydrogen
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - In a world grappling with escalating plastic pollution and the urgent need for sustainable energy sources, a groundbreaking discovery by Dr. Manish Shetty at Texas A&M University is poised to change
Scientists Unlock the Secret to Supercharged Cancer-Fighting T Cells
PITTSBURGH - Researchers have revolutionized cancer immunotherapy by developing a way to grow T cells in the lab that live longer and fight cancer more effectively. They identified flaws in traditional methods, where sugar-rich growth
UM Requires Proof Of COVID Vaccination, Or Negative Test, To Enter, Including Athletic Events
ANN ARBOR – If you’re planning to visit, work or attend an indoor athletic event at the University of Michigan campus, you have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative-test results – or you
State of Michigan Releases New COVID Quarantine Guidance
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its quarantine guidance for the general public to reflect the recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If You Test Positive for COVID-19 (Isolate) Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Omicron COVID Mutation Headed To USA – How Will It Impact the Nation’s Health?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to MITech TV to analyze the new COVID Variant that is sweeping South Africa. It's been dubbed Omicron. Brown says he suspects it already has arrived in the
Epidemiologist Fred Brown: If You Can’t Get Vaccinated By Thanksgiving, Wear A Mask Indoors
ANN ARBOR - Thanksgiving and year-end holidays are upon us. Whether you have had a Moderna, Pfizer or JnJ vaccine to date, please get a full three course dose before you go visiting or you
Scientists Discovered “Mini-Brain” Inside The Heart
NEW YORK - New research reveals that the heart has its own complex nervous system, or “mini-brain,” which plays a critical role in controlling its rhythm, independent of the brain. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University have discovered
PhotoniCare Announces A First Close Of $4.6 Million In Series B Financing
GRAND RAPIDS – PhotoniCare Inc., has secured $4.6 million in Series B financing, formed a manufacturing partnership with Gentex Corporation for its first-in-class, FDA-cleared OtoSigh Middle Ear Scope. PhotoniCare also finalized the relocation of its
Healthcare Providers Can Purchase GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs From ELP At A Substantial Discount Compared To The Competition – Guaranteed
ANN ARBOR - Eleusis Partners, LLC (ELP) has announced their company has contracted with a well-established U.S compounding pharmacy to offer Wellness Centers, Weight Loss Clinics, Dr’s offices and Healthcare Institutions the GLP-1 injectable drugs
BioVigil Rolls Out Full Production AccuWash
ANN ARBOR–After a successful pilot program, BioVigil announced it will launch full production of its hand wash system, AccuWash, which observes and records a health provider’s handwashing compliance. AccuWash uses thermal energy and a set
Scientists Discovered “Mini-Brain” Inside The Heart
NEW YORK - New research reveals that the heart has its own complex nervous system, or “mini-brain,” which plays a critical role in controlling its rhythm, independent of the brain. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University have discovered
PhotoniCare Announces A First Close Of $4.6 Million In Series B Financing
GRAND RAPIDS – PhotoniCare Inc., has secured $4.6 million in Series B financing, formed a manufacturing partnership with Gentex Corporation for its first-in-class, FDA-cleared OtoSigh Middle Ear Scope. PhotoniCare also finalized the relocation of its
Healthcare Providers Can Purchase GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs From ELP At A Substantial Discount Compared To The Competition – Guaranteed
ANN ARBOR - Eleusis Partners, LLC (ELP) has announced their company has contracted with a well-established U.S compounding pharmacy to offer Wellness Centers, Weight Loss Clinics, Dr’s offices and Healthcare Institutions the GLP-1 injectable drugs
BioVigil Rolls Out Full Production AccuWash
ANN ARBOR–After a successful pilot program, BioVigil announced it will launch full production of its hand wash system, AccuWash, which observes and records a health provider’s handwashing compliance. AccuWash uses thermal energy and a set
Mobility
Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar.
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
Dark Matter Engine Changes History Of EVs
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar.
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
GM Unveils Autonomous Electric Flying Car – Cadillac Of Urban Air Mobility
DETROIT - General Motors Co on Tuesday presented a futuristic flying Cadillac - a self-driving
UM Study: Self-Driving Cars May Induce People To Travel More, Negating Green Benefits
ANN ARBOR—The benefits of self-driving cars will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and
Breaking News
Whitmer Proposes 32 Percent Wholesale Tax On Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Products
LANSING - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing levying a 32 percent wholesale tax on the sale
Apple Launching iPhone SE 4 With $499 Price Tag This Week?
CUPERTINO, CA, - In his latest Power On newsletter, prominent industry analyst Mark Gurman claims
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Flying Motorcycle
NEW YORK - Czech company UDX has introduced a groundbreaking electric vertical take-off and landing (evTOL) prototype
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales At 6 Month Mark: 123 Dispensaries Sell $255 Million
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Six months into legal recreational sales in Ohio continue to rise steadily,
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales At 6 Month Mark: 123 Dispensaries Sell $255 Million
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Six months into legal recreational sales in Ohio continue to rise steadily,
CRA Building Cannabis Testing Lab It Lacks Power To Fully Operate
LANSING - Construction began Monday on a multi-million-dollar state-run marijuana testing lab even though the
Oho Senate Bill Attempts To Defy Voters And Guts Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over marijuana
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR - The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan - iHemp Michigan - is hosting
Stainless Steel Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Green Hydrogen Production
HONG KONG - A breakthrough in stainless steel technology could revolutionize green hydrogen production, paving
BMW Engine Burns Water Instead Of Gasoline
GERMANY - While electric vehicles have dominated the conversation around sustainable transportation, hydrogen-powered vehicles are still
ChargePoint Hardening EV Charger Cables To Deter Cable Cutters
ChargePoint has had enough of vandalizing thieves who saw through EV charger cables to steal
Michigan EV Industry Plows Ahead Despite Trump’s Efforts To Kill It
DETROIT — While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week,
Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem
Free Training in Ann Arbor Available To First 2000 Applicants
ANN ARBOR – Want To Get A Job In The Hospitality Industry? Free Training In
WCC, Talent Together Partner To Prepare Teachers To Address Critical Shortage
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College is partnering with Talent Together in a unique teacher
Toyota Unveils Easily Swappable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Batteries
Toyota is thinking about how we'll power our cars in the future. Fossil fuel, electric,
CRA Building Cannabis Testing Lab It Lacks Power To Fully Operate
LANSING - Construction began Monday on a multi-million-dollar state-run marijuana testing lab even though the
Oho Senate Bill Attempts To Defy Voters And Guts Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over marijuana
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR - The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan - iHemp Michigan - is hosting
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Michigan
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
Fishbeck Strengthens Midwest Engineering Presence with Acquisition of Align CEC
GRAND RAPIDS - Fishbeck has merged with Align CEC, marking a significant step in the
Build Like a Girl Coming To The Great Lakes Bay Region February 19
MIDLAND – Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan, the Greater Michigan Construction Academy and LOGIC
Public Invited To February 12 Career Fair At Washtenaw Community College
ANN ARBOR – Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s Winter Career & Internship Fair
Chinese Electric Cars One Step Ahead Of World Competition By Adding “I”
BEIJING - The recent assertion by CATL's top management that Chinese cars do indeed have an advantage
Fishbeck Strengthens Midwest Engineering Presence with Acquisition of Align CEC
GRAND RAPIDS - Fishbeck has merged with Align CEC, marking a significant step in the
Build Like a Girl Coming To The Great Lakes Bay Region February 19
MIDLAND – Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan, the Greater Michigan Construction Academy and LOGIC
Public Invited To February 12 Career Fair At Washtenaw Community College
ANN ARBOR – Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s Winter Career & Internship Fair
CRA Building Cannabis Testing Lab It Lacks Power To Fully Operate
LANSING - Construction began Monday on a multi-million-dollar state-run marijuana testing lab even though the
Oho Senate Bill Attempts To Defy Voters And Guts Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over marijuana
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR - The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan - iHemp Michigan - is hosting
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
FBI Warns Smartphone Users To Hang Up Or Delete Texts If You Receive These
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI is warning iPhone and Android users about a string of new scams that could put
UFO Expert Says Trump’s Declassification Could Expose Cover Up For Decades
NEW YORK - An expert on UFOs says President Donald Trump's move to declassify decades-old government
Study: EVs Rival ICE Vehicles For Reliability And Longevity
NEW YORK - Reliability and longevity concerns may once have been among the most common
6 Steps For Preparing Your Yard For Spring
It’s been a cold, long winter — and while we’re not exactly out of the
Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, On iHemp Hour Aug. 12
LANSING - Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, will be featured Aug. 12 at noon on the
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
Digital and Mobile
GhostGPT—The New Cybercrime AI Used By Hackers
NEW YORK - The security threat driven by advances in AI is hardly new news:
IT Harvest Adds AI To Mine Its Extensive Cybersecurity Company Database
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity pro Richard Stiennon has built an extensive database of more than 4,000
DSM Energy Solutions Offers Mobile Off-Grid EV Charging Stations
BRIGHTON - One of the big problems Electric Vehicle users face outside the home is
2024 Cybersecurity Recap, And Look Ahead At 2025
ANN ARBOR - As 2024 comes to an end, cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon from IT-Harvest
Advanced Manuacturing Expo In Grand Rapids Focused On Industry 4.0
GRAND RAPIDS - Mark your calendars for the 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Expo, which will be
May Mobility Rolls Out Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous vehicle developers May Mobility, announced the launch of the Detroit Automated Driving Systems
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets State Mobility Prototyping Grant
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Office of Future Mobility
Chinese LiDAR Developer RoboSense Joins MCity To Help Drive Future Of Mobility
ANN ARBOR–Officials at the Chinese LiDAR (lasar radar) developer RoboSense (2498.HK) announced its membership in Mcity, a public-private
IT Harvest Adds AI To Mine Its Extensive Cybersecurity Company Database
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity pro Richard Stiennon has built an extensive database of more than 4,000
2024 Cybersecurity Recap, And Look Ahead At 2025
ANN ARBOR - As 2024 comes to an end, cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon from IT-Harvest
2024 Cyber Review: Trump Re-Election Eclipses AI and Ransomware Stories
2024 was a year with growing ransomware attacks, accelerating use of artificial intelligence (for good
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts
WASHINGTON DC - Timing is everything. Just as Apple’s adoption of RCS had seemed to signal
Internet Bills Could Increase For 937,000 Michigan Households Soon
LANSING - A federal program that helps 937,000 Michigan households pay their internet bills has frozen
Metronet Connects Grand Rapids Residents To Fast Fiber-Optic Network
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at the Evansville, Ind.-based data service provider Metronet announced that residents and businesses
Ottawa County Partners With 123NET To Install 380 Miles Of Internet Fiber
HOLLAND - Ottawa County has hired 123NET to construct 380 miles of additional fiber to
Peninsula Fiber Network Activates Statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 Updates
MARQUETTE - Peninsula Fiber Network in collaboration with its core system service provider, INdigital, is
Ann Arbor’s Icon Interactive Acquires Australian Digital App Studio
ANN ARBOR - Icon Interactive, a digital marketing agency, has acquired Hydric PTY, a digital
Davenport University First To Earn Michigan Performance Excellence Award
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University has been selected as a 2020 Michigan Performance Excellence Award recipient by Michigan
TrialAssure Releases Anonymize DS To Automate Clinical Trail Data
CANTON - TrialAssure – a software company focused on developing clinical trial transparency tools –
OptimizeRx Buying Health Care Software As A Service Company
ROCHESTER–OptimizeRx Corp., which provides digital customer communication services to the pharmaceutical industry, announced plans to
MPSC Authorizes Consumers Energy To Contract For Washtenaw County Battery Electric Storage Plant
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved an application by Consumers Energy Co. for a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Voyager Energy Storage LLC for a 100-megawatt battery energy storage facility in Washtenaw
China Unveils New ‘Flying Monkey’ Spaceplane In Big To Dominate Space Exploration
BREMAN, Germany - China’s push to dominate the next frontier in space exploration took center stage at the Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Germany, where Beijing-based Space Transportation, also known as Lingkong Tianxing Technology, announced
Social Media Guru Terry Bean Offers Thought Leadership Course
DETROIT - Social media guru Terry Bean is offering a ten-part Thought Leadership online course that will start on Jan. 17. He joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan to provide details. Thought
Melih Oztalay Gives Retailers Helpful E-Commerce Tips for the Holiday Season
ANN ARBOR - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, returns to MITech TV to provide valuable e-Commerce tips for companies that want to improve their online sales during the Holiday season. The Economy for the
Relationship Marketing Through Educational Videos – New Program At MITechNews.Com
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews has launched a new video-driven social media program called Relationship Marketing Through Educational Videos. The brainchild of this new program is Michele Hirschfield, founder of WelcomingResults.Com, which has been performing relationship
6 Promising Benefits of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
There’s an old saying that it’s an ill wind that blows nobody at least some benefits, and the growing trend of conversion rate optimization (CRO) is an excellent example of this. The focus on
Business
Diane Durance Takes Job As CEO Of Headwaters North
ANN ARBOR - Diane Durance has spent the past 20 years heading up entrepreneurial programs.
Unlocking AI in Business: Insights from MITechTV with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI January 6, 2025 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, Michigan
New Director Appointed To Lead BlueWater Angels Investment Group
MIDLAND– BlueWater Angels, a network of individuals and organizations from the Great Lakes Bay and
Legislature Gives Tech Entrepreneurs $60 Million For Michigan Innovation Fund
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win December 20 when the Michigan
Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem
Legislature Gives Entrepreneurs Xmas Gift $66 Million For Michigan Innovation Fund
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win December 20 when the Michigan
Applications Now Open For Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator Program
DETROIT - Michigan Founders Fund and global accelerator network gener8tor have officially opened applications for
2 Grand Rapids-Based VC Funds Create Affiliation Agreement For Entrepreneurs Of Color
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund and Michigan Capital Network, two Grand Rapids based
Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, On iHemp Hour Aug. 12
LANSING - Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, will be featured Aug. 12 at noon on the
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity – Proposal Due Feb. 25
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan
CRA Building Cannabis Testing Lab It Lacks Power To Fully Operate
LANSING - Construction began Monday on a multi-million-dollar state-run marijuana testing lab even though the
Oho Senate Bill Attempts To Defy Voters And Guts Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over marijuana
Industrial Hemp Association Of Michigan Holds Elections Feb. 19
ANN ARBOR - The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan - iHemp Michigan - is hosting
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington this week was a focused, business-oriented trip, with key agreements with President Tru … - Conservative Influencer Says Musk Is Father of Her Newborn Child
Conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair has declared that Elon Musk is the father of her newborn child. read more - Ray Dalio Warns of Looming US Debt Crisis, Says America Faces 'Economic Heart Attack' Without Fiscal Cuts
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio recently expressed grave concerns over the escalating U.S. federal debt. read more
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