Dave Eminian
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PJS sports columnist; Rivermen (40 yrs), BU hoops & Chiefs beats. Rivermen HOF inductee. Stories, pics, vids on . Go Browns/Indians
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SPHL drama in Danville, where host Vermilion County never showed up for game vs Quad City. It's a forfeit win for QC. Most bizarre thing I've seen in 40 years covering pro hockey. QC bused in, skated warmups, lined up national anthem/faceoff, skated a lap, then saluted "crowd"
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The gravesite of Jim Thome's mother, Joyce, decorated by family members Wednesday before MLB's Hall of Fame announcement in which Thome won election to Cooperstown
#mlb
#cooperstown
#thome
#indians
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Eureka native Ben Zobrist here at Civic Center tonight, where he will be inducted into Greater Peoria Sports Hall if Fame
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Hello, this is Kelcie, Dave Eminian’s daughter. My dad’s surgery went well, they got all of the cancer. He’s in a lot of pain right now and heavily medicated. Prognosis is a week in University Chicago Medical, then a long rehab process. We’ve heard from many so of you, thanks!
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@MarpsN
9-70-7 in 1.5 yrs, 10 coaches, 10 skaters left, attendance under 400 per game. This was inevitable.
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Well, I have a challenge to face. I'm having cancer surgery in Chicago on 10/31 to remove sarcoma from my abdomen. With God's grace I will be back to cover Peoria Rivermen and Bradley Braves in mid-January. Will miss my teams, my colleagues and all of you. Until then ...
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Classy move by Quad City in the aftermath of this chaos in Danville. It was scheduled as post-game skate with the players. VC didn't show up, so Quad City stayed and skated with the fans who were there. Well done.
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I am blessed by all of you, your prayers and well-wishes sustained me. I have just been released by
Hospital in Chicago. Was a 6.5 hour surgery and five days recovering. The pain is spectacular. It will be with me for a while. The scar is boss level. Docs think they got it all.
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Inside Bradley locker room after they clinch the Valley title
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IHSA, Tell me you don’t care about coverage without telling me you don’t care about coverage. Port-o-potties, no wifi, a garage that leaks in a storm, a press box off-limits to the press, media not permitted to stand on the sideline by the team m, no rosters. …Why am I here?
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The Peoria Rivermen are SPHL champions. FINAL Rivermen 3, Roanoke 2 (OT)
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Here's that weird sequence in which referee Gary Maxwell tried to get into the Bradley huddle during a timeout and then hit coach Brian Wardle with a T.
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Bradley senior Ville Tahvanainen, arena empty, standing one last time looking at the Bradley shield at center court while holding his senior farewell plaque and wearing some of the net around his neck. Called him over for a visit.
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Next for me now is recovering strength and balance, of which I have none, my endurance is a joke. I will get after it and plan to see my Rivermen and Bradley teams in January. Thank you all
So much!
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Jordan Walker has a story to tell, from what he really weighs, to facing deGrom, running bases as a toddler, meet him here. Peoria just the next step on No. 1 pick Jordan Walker's road to St. Louis Cardinals via
@pjstar
@Cardinals
@dgoold
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SPHL Peoria Rivermen have signed Canada Olympic women's goalie Shannon Szabados. Interview with her, team reax here
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Here's that moment when Peoria-born Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman skated one last lap after the team was eliminated from the playoffs, then took off his jersey and left it on the team logo at center ice. Pretty awesome gesture. More on .
@Peoria_Rivermen
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Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman starts the Cup celebration
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A year ago today I woke up in a Chicago hospital, peak of the pandemic, major surgery and no family allowed. God was with me though. And He sent me home to my angel of a wife to heal. Still here. One day at a time with friends/family to lean on
#kidneycancer
#totalnephrectomy
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Wayne Gretzky at Dozer Park tonight. Watching son Trevor, play for Burlington
#chiefs
#mwl
http://t.co/NEJM0SJTtx
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Vermilion County, under owner Ellen J. Tully, went 9-70-7 over 1.5 seasons and had 10 -- TEN -- head coaches. More coaches than wins. Last in league attendance. Hug a hockey fan in Danville today, they need it.
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Bradley legend Hersey Hawkins on hand courtside today for Braves-Drake game: “I wanted to come in and see a game, and this is a big one.” Talked to the team briefly before tipoff
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Bradley point guard Duke Deen on his decision to return for his final season with the Braves: "I just didn't want to leave the family aspect of Bradley." More from interview with Duke and a roster overview story coming early Tuesday morning.
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Well, got back on press row Wednesday, after 83 day medical leave. Morning newser in Bloomington (incoming pro hockey team) and nightcap BU hoops vs Murray State. Blissfully tired. ICYMI, here's my official return column from Tuesday.
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Celebrate! Bradley women going to first NCAA tournament in their history.
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Alex Reyes has struck out 6 of the first 9 hitters he has faced in his rehab stint so far with the Peoria Chiefs against Clinton at Dozer Park tonight
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And here's a little bonus story on the goofy friendship of
@Cardinals
and
@peoriachiefs
infielders Masyn Winn and Jordan Walkers, two elite prospects playing side-by-side and with a running dialogue on the field.
@dgoold
@CardsPlayerDev
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Final seconds as Bradley wraps up its first MVC reg season title in 27 years, and the floor is mobbed
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The inside story of what happened at SPHL Vermilion County. Home team no-show: The weirdest thing I've seen in 40 years of watching hockey via
@pjstar
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UPDATE: Vermilion County Bobcats owner Ellen Tully says her SPHL team has ceased operations. We have a story here with exclusive interviews from coach, front office staff and on the inside story of this team's saga, including the viral VIDEO of their bizarre forfeit
The inside story of what happened at SPHL Vermilion County. Home team no-show: The weirdest thing I've seen in 40 years of watching hockey via
@pjstar
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Here's that fight between heavyweights Dennis Sicard of the Rivermen and Nick Wright of Evansville off the opening faceoff tonight at Carver Arena.
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The wait is over! Here’s that story promised couple nights ago. 'I'm back': Bradley basketball starting big man to return for fifth-year senior season via
@pjstar
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Jason Bollman spent the 2023 season on the roster of the LSU baseball team now in the College World Series. Peoria native to leave LSU and continue college baseball career at Oklahoma via
@pjstar
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FINAL: Bradley 78, Drake 70 in MVC women's tournament title game. Bradley women have clinched a berth to the NCAA tournament for first time in program history.
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This has become the most heartbreaking wall in the Peoria area, as two Brimfield HS kids, one a grad, one current, one a hoops/baseball player, one on the chess team, have died in auto accidents a few weeks apart. Ben Bedell's name has joined Aaron Miller's in Kickapoo square.
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Cards CF Jon Jay bought dinner for Chiefs tonight, steaks and the works from Texas Roadhouse, catered to the clubhouse. Class act
#chiefs
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Here ya go, the final 6 seconds as Bradley beats Indiana State 71-70. Malevy Leons cold-blooded knocks down 2 free throws and Braves hold their breath as Courvosier McCauley’s buzzer 3 is no good
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Dee-Mack pre-game ceremony honoring 9yr old resident Adrian Zehr, who died in July in a pedestrian v car accident. His mom, Lydia, and brother, Carter, presented with varsity jersey for Adrian by the team. Team wearing “AZ” decals on their helmets. More coming on this later
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Gus Lucas and Easton Harris have played baseball together since they were 7 yrs old. They embraced on the field Monday after Washington HS earned another trip back to the IHSA State semifinals
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“I’m staying”. Malevy Leons is an emerging star in the MVC, and says he’ll return next yr. His journey thru basketball, family, and future right here. Bradley basketball star's future includes a shoe line, the pro game and a return to Peoria via
@pjstar
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The Peoria Rivermen have won the SPHL President’s Cup championship on two goals from captain Alec Hagaman, beating Huntsville 5-1 in decisive Game 3 at Carver Arena. Hagaman gonna be playoff MVP
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Members of Peoria’s 182nd are watching Game 3 live right now overseas. So cool
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Longtime Bradley University sports administration exec Bobby Parker has resigned, effective Feb. 29. He is the new COO of Peoria City soccer team and is starting his own event/entertainment company. Interview on the way …
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Bradley University men's basketball has a commitment from Malevy Leons, a 6-foot-9 forward from the Netherlands who played for Mineral Area College last season. Story coming.
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Meet Peoria Chiefs outfielder Jhon Torres. His story growing up in Colombia, pretending to be Cardinals stars, and his path in the very organization he dreamed about playing for.
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Washington Panthers players honor head coach Todd Stevens with the game ball after 37-7 win over Metamora for his first win at the helm
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Almar Atlason first to sign at the Bradley Braves ceremony with NIL collective Home of the Brave on Sunday night at Alexander’s.
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Burlington CF Jahmai Jones draws cross in the dirt (left, near grass) in memory of late father before each at-bat
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BREAKING: Peoria High junior guard Leshawn Stowers got offer from Bradley University tonight after his game, says it is "a dream come true."
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Rivermen captain and Peoria native Alec Hagaman gets the President's Cup from SPHL commissioner Doug Price
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Hall of Fame and former Cubs closer Lee Smith sitting courtside at Bradley vs SIU-Edwardsville in Carver Arena today.
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Packed news conference at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington as ECHL franchise is introduced: the Bloomington Bison
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The Peoria Rivermen arrived home at Carver Arena with fans waiting to celebrate with the SPHL champions on Wednesday afternoon
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Heartbreaking end to Illini Bluffs season. Tigers with an 8-point lead in the fourth quarter, but can't hold off Gibrault comeback with this buzzer beater 3 from senior Kameron Hanvey. FINAL: Gibrault 45, Illini Bluffs 44 in IHSA Class 1A Supersectional in Jacksonville.
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Bradley guard Connor Hickman with the pick and dunk to help the Braves to a 26-18 halftime lead at Missouri State
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JM Piotrowski's game-winning, championship clinching goal 66 seconds into sudden-death overtime to make the Peoria Rivermen SPHL President's Cup champions.
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Chiefs first baseman Brady Whalen delivers walk-off hit in the 9th to send Peoria past Wisconsin, 7-6, at Dozer Park on Friday for third straight win. Video courtesy
@peoriachiefs
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Peoria Civic Center has 2 concession stands open with more than 6,000 kids in the building. The building gets 100% of concession revenue from Rivermen games, so they are leaving money on the table
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He's back: 6-6 guard Zek Montgomery comes back to the Bradley Braves via the transfer portal.
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Seen in Peoria today near One World Cafe: former Bradley center Rienk Mast meeting with what was believed to be a Cincinnati assistant coach (coach was decked out in Cincy gear).
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Metamora senior Drew Tucker is state champion in Class 2A high jump at 2.02 meters. And he did it wearing SpongeBob socks.
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Rivermen fans, hockey fans, central Illinois sports fans, get your Journal Star print edition today. Entire sports front is special
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Bradley has won the Sun Bowl Invitational with a 73-66 comeback over UTEP
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Bradley University baseball head coach Elvis Dominguez talks about Princeville native and former BU pitcher Mitch Janssen, who died in a plane crash yesterday. More coverage coming on .
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Bradley 5th-year senior Ja'Shon Henry with a layup at 15:37 of the 2d half for his 1,000th career point, the 51st player in Braves history to reach that level.
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Please enjoy this sick penalty shot goal from Rivermen winger JM Piotrowski for 4-1 lead in 2nd period.
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Here is the list of players still in the Missouri Valley Conference from the 16 that filled the three all-Valley teams for the '23-24 season.
1. Duke Deen, Bradley.
Carry on
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Bradley head coach Brian Wardle says guard Terry Nolan Jr., who has been recovering from surgery to remove his appendix, has been cleared to play and will play Sunday at UNI
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BREAKING: Bradley University apologizes, restores access to men's hoops team to longtime Journal Star beat writer Dave Reynolds.
#CleveInTheEve
#BU
#pjs
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Morton WR-DB Aaron Garcia has a surprise reunion with his sister, Army PFC Lillian Garcia, moments before Morton kickoff on Opening Night. It’s his birthday, and she’s never seen him play
#cool
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Here's your first update on a historic night for the Peoria Rivermen as they win the SPHL President's Cup. Pictures of the celebration on the ice and in the locker room, VIDEO highlights of both on the way, lots of interviews. More updates to come.
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Washington in Class 3A third-place game against Crystal Lake South, just tied it 1-1 on T3rd on inside-the-park HR by leadoff hitter Jack Limas. Liner down the third-base line to the LF corner (348 feet away).
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Thank you all for following this season with our coverage of
@bradleyumbb
I appreciate your takes.
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Utterly insane. Why put QC thru this? And what an embarrassment for the league
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VIDEO: Malevy Leons dagger 3, Ja'Shon Henry's monster dunk, Connor Hickman's dunk, fans storming the court, players from floor level in celebration and more in this video from Frank Blain and me as Bradley wins the MVC reg season title in front of sellout crowd at Carver Arena.
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Peoria City Council has unanimously approved a plan to give Peoria Civic Center an additional $20.5 million to use on repairs/renovations at the complex, including a new ice plant. Council members clearly expect Civic Center to reach a fair lease agreement with the Rivermen
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Super shot by Kayla Jaskulski/Bradley Athletics of Darius Hannah intimidating dunk against Evansville in 91-46 win at Carver Arena tonight.
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Canton coach Nick Wright: “The only thing worse than losing to East Peoria is losing to Canton.” A postgame reference to an old Tweet insulting the Little Giants before Wright came aboard.
#pjspreps
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IHSA Canton at Washington, pre-game ceremony honoring veterans/first responders. Former WCHS coach Noah Hickman, who flew 30 B-17 missions in WWII, among the honorees. More video coming later
#pjspreps
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Bradley star Malevy Leons invited to prestigious showcase for NBA, pro league scouts.
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Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould on the Rolling Meadows sideline about to make his hs coaching debut against Pekin at Memorial Stadium
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SPHL: Knoxville in a team-building exercise at Roanoke. Bears Rex Moe goes into the Roanoke bench to fight -- and entire Knoxville team leaves bench and joins him. Linesmen on the bench, later with towel held to nose. I think under SPHL rules it's 3 games susp for leaving bench.
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Rivermen locker room in Berglund Center all set up with well wishes from Peoria fans, collected by Randy and Debbie Ruff, parents of Rivermen voice Jason Ruff during Game 2 Friday and delivered to the team for Game 3
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This play was huge as Malevy Leons leaped for an offensive rebound and was fouled by Julian Larry with 6 seconds left to go to get to the free throw line for the game’s winning points
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The SPHL champion Peoria Rivermen arrived home via police escort to Carver Arena as they greeted fans on Wednesday afternoon
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'It's incredible': Bradley Braves reward walk-ons with basketball scholarships for rest of season via
@pjstar
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"BU thinks I'm the missing piece, and I want to prove them right." Bradley Braves land a 5 in 6-foot-10 Corey Thomas. Interview right here with Thomas and head coach Brian Wardle
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Bradley's Brian Wardle, named MVC Coach of Year: "I always tell the team, no individual accomplishments happen without the team around you. I have the best staff, love 'em and players. I've sat in that banquet and seen a lot of great coaches get it. I'm very grateful, humbled."
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Adds up to what? A Valley championship and two NCAA bids. A lot of programs would love to have Brian Wardle.
I'm sitting next to the Bradley bench and dislike its coach on sight. The way he talks to his players, his bench, his histrionics ... you can HAVE him. And then I realize it's Brian Wardle, and it all adds up.
Again: You can HAVE this guy.
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Bradley fans giving Rienk Mast an ovation after chanting “One more year” while he waits for post-game TV interview at Enterprise after QF win over UNI on Friday
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RECORD JUMP: Dunlap junior Chelsea Wetzel just cleared 13 feet, 1.25 inches in a meet at Galesburg on Thursday evening to set record as highest pole vault cleared in Peoria area girls history. Story coming. “It was amazing,” she said.
@DunlapAthletics
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Bradley men's basketball has hired former Illinois State associate head coach Brian Jones to fill the assistant coach vacancy on the Braves staff, created when longtime assistant Drew Adams left for Cincy. More to come ...
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