LOS ANGELES - A new study is calling into question the validity of body mass index (BMI) as a practical way of measuring healthy weight in patients.

Researchers for the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm say waist-to-hip ratio, and not body mass index is a better measure of healthy weight which may also predict early death better than BMI.

Scientists say the new method should replace BMI, which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention commonly cites as a preferable tool to analyze weight and health.

BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight in kilograms and dividing by the square of height in meters, with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 considered healthy.

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Police: Man, 30, hospitalized after being shot in neck, back in Kensington

PHILADELPHIA - A 30-year-old man is in the hospital after he was shot in Kensington on Wednesday night.Police say officers on bike patrol heard gunshots in the area of the 2100 block of East Lippincott Street. The responding officers found a 30-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds on the neck and back, authorities say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to officials, the man was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he is in critical condition. Police say an arrest has been made and the weapon was recovered. The investigation is active and ongoing.

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Multi-day boats in Bay of Bengal urged to return to shore

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Multi-day boats in the Bay of Bengal and North Andaman sea are advised to return to shore or move to safer areas immediately due to strong winds and rough seas.The Met Department warned that a a Low-Pressure Area formed over North Andaman Sea and adjoining areas of south Andaman Sea & Southeast Bay of Bengal on 20th October, 2022.It is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a Depression over same region around 22nd October

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Biden closely tends his Pennsylvania roots in election year

US President Joe Biden speaks at a Labor Day event with United Steelworkers of America Local Union 2227 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania on September 5, 2022. - Biden is celebrating Labor Day by delivering remarks on the dignity of American workers in P PHILADELPHIA - As Democrats fight to keep control of the Senate, President Joe Biden has been practically absent from midterm election campaigning in pivotal states such as Georgia, Nevada and Ohio.But he keeps coming back to Pennsylvania, where he spent his childhood and his low approval ratings won't keep him away.

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India marching towards healthy future with investments in health infra: Minister

₹560 lakh and the main building of the PHC in Padhegaon, at a projected cost of over ₹214 lakh.

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Toxic workplaces are bad for mental and physical health, surgeon general says

A mentally healthy workplace includes growth opportunities, work-life balance and community, according to America’s doctor The U.S.

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Sri Lanka drops in Freedom on the Net 2022 Index.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka has been ranked 48 among 100 countries in the Freedom on the Net 2022 Index.While the Government of Sri Lanka announced plans to implement strict control plans on social media, Sri Lanka has been given a very bad rating at the in the newest Freedom of the Net report for 2022. China has been ranked worst, while Myanmar, Iran, Cuba and Vietnam occupy the top five positions, while Sri Lanka has been ranked at 48. Iceland had the best ranking. Sri Lanka's rank has reduced, according to the report, due to social media platforms being blocked, political, social or religious content being blocked and pro-Government commentators manipulating online discussions.However, other factors which contributed to the ranking also are; new law or directive increasing censorship or punishment being passed, Blogger or ICT user arrested, imprisoned, or in prolonged detention for political or social content, a blogger or an ICT user being physically attacked or killed (including in custody), and technical attacks against news outlets, government critics, or civil society.

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Avoid going out: Expert warns elderly people as highly-infectious new COVID variant causes alarm

Also Read: Do you have COVID cough? Here’s how to find out Everyone should use a mask when going outside, especially in crowded areas, Guleria advises. Although it is expected that new variants may emerge and that existing types will continue to mutate, the current circumstance is different.

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Circle K gas stations in Florida to sell medical marijuana products

OCALA, Fla. - Soon Floridians will be able to buy medical marijuana at the same place you fill up your gas tank.Circle K, the global convenience store retailer, has signed a deal with Green Thumb Industries Inc. – one of the largest U.S.

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James Webb telescope captures stunning photo revealing ‘kaleidoscope of color’ in Pillars of Creation

The Pillars of Creation are set off in a kaleidoscope of color in the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope’s near-infrared-light view, NASA says. (NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; J. DePasquale, A. Koekemoer, A. Pagan (STScI) )NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new detailed look at the Pillars of Creation that shows the scene in high definition.The new Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) image shows the lush landscape with glowing, bright red, wavy lines appearing at the edges of some pillars.JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE IMAGES WOW BY SHOWING STAR NURSERY, GALAXIES IN A COSMIC DANCE"The three-dimensional pillars look like majestic rock formations but are far more permeable," NASA said, "These columns are made up of cool interstellar gas and dust that appear – at times – semi-transparent in near-infrared light."The Pillars of Creation are a region where young stars are forming and lie 6,500 light-years away.NASA also says that while it may look like it, there are no galaxies within this view.

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Bake Off's Matt Lucas shares heartbreaking health reason he had to lose weight

Great British Bake Off host Matt Lucas has shared his heart-breaking health feats that led to him having to lose weight.Viewers of the Channel 4 baking show are concerned for the star after seeing how much weight he has shed in recent months - but there is a reason behind his drastic lifestyle overhaul.The former Little Britain comedian has gone from a size XXXL to a size medium - by changing two things in his life.READ NEXT: Bake Off judge Prue Leith left 28 people in 'critical care' after massive food errorMatt simply ate less and walked more, and was able to shed the pounds in order to turn his life and health around.The reasoning behind his lifestyle overhaul was because he was afraid that he would suffer the same fate as some of his family members.Both his dad and grandad sadly died young from heart attacks in their fifties, which is why the star, 48, wanted to ensure his health was in tip-top condition in order to sustain him through his life."My dad died when he was 52, very suddenly. His dad died, I think at 56, so I was looking at the law of averages," he revealed."I was very big and I was getting bigger in the pandemic.

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Double shooting leaves at least one man dead in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - At least one man is dead after police say a double shooting erupted in West Philadelphia late Saturday night.Several shell casing were found at the scene of the shooting on the 5500 block of Pemberton Street just before midnight.Police say two men were struck by gunfire, and transported to a local hospital.MORE HEADLINES:One man was pronounced dead, but the condition of the other man is unknown at this time.No arrests have been made, and no weapon recovered as police investigate.

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'My brother's death fro m Covid shocked us all... I knew I had to lose weight to survive for my kids'

Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Muhammad Isa and his brother Ahmed had been meaning to join a gym and get fit.

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Shots fired near high school football game in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A high school football game became a crime scene when police say a shooting erupted nearby Friday night.Police say shots were fired near 48th and Spruce streets around 9:30 p.m.A high school football between West Philadelphia High School and Lincoln High School was reportedly underway nearby at the time of the shooting.

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Denmark to lift Covid-19 ban on mink farming

After a controversial cull of all minks in Denmark due to a coronavirus variant, the world's former top exporter will once again allow mink farming, its agriculture ministry has announced.

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World Bank approves USD 350 million loan to Gujarat for better health services

₹2,832 crore loan to Gujarat for augmenting health services with a special focus on adolescent girls and disease surveillance in the state. The Executive Board of Directors has given nod to the loan, said the multilateral funding agency as quoted by PTI.

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Indiana abortion clinics to reopen after judge blocks state ban

INDIANAPOLIS - After an Indiana judge on Thursday blocked the state's abortion ban from being enforced, phones starting ringing across Indiana abortion clinics, which are preparing to resume the procedure a week after the ban had gone into effect."People are getting the word that abortion is now legal again, and people are ready to get their health care that they deserve and that they desire," Dr. Katie McHugh, an abortion provider at Women's Med in Indianapolis, told The Associated Press.Owen County Judge Kelsey Hanlon issued a preliminary injunction against the ban, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue in a lawsuit that it violates the state constitution.Indiana's seven abortion clinics were to lose their state licenses under the ban — which only permits abortions within its narrow exceptions to take place in hospitals or outpatient surgical centers.The ban was approved by the state’s Republican-dominated Legislature on Aug.

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Smoking ban talk nixed, but workers get loud outside casino

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Irate that a session to discuss a proposed smoking ban during a major casino industry conference was snuffed out, casino workers and patrons opposed to smoking in the gambling halls held a noisy protest outside the meeting Thursday.About 100 people rallied in the rain underneath a walkway outside the Hard Rock Casino, demanding that the state Legislature act on a bill to ban casino smoking that has the support of more than half of state lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy.The bill has been stalled without a hearing in a state Senate or Assembly committee, and a similar measure died without a vote last year as well.Thursday afternoon, the East Coast Gaming Congress was to have included a panel discussion on casino smoking, an issue that is roiling workers, customers and lawmakers not only in New Jersey but in states including Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and others.It was scrapped when the casino industry representative, Resorts Casino President Mark Giannantonio, withdrew.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Today’s exchange rates from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka:USD Buy 359.1876 Sell 369.9235GBP Buy 401.5695 Sell 417.3688EUR Buy 350.3877 Sell 365.1473JPY Buy 2.4695 Sell 2.5700AUD Buy 234.9426 Sell 245.9917

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Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with House panel investigating Jan. 6 riot

Jan. 6 insurrection, her lawyer said Wednesday.Attorney Mark Paoletta said Thomas is "eager to answer the committee’s questions to clear up any misconceptions about her work relating to the 2020 election."The committee has sought an interview with Thomas in an effort to know more about her role in trying to help former President Donald Trump overturn his election defeat.

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Federal interest rate hikes are here: How will it impact your finances?

NEW YORK (AP) - Mortgage rates have jumped, home sales have slumped and credit cards and auto loans have gotten pricier. Savings rates are slightly juicier, though.As the Federal Reserve has rapidly increased interest rates, many economists say they fear that a recession is inevitable in the coming months — and with it, job losses that could cause hardship for households already hurt worst by inflation.Wednesday, the Federal Reserve sharply raised its key short-term rate by three-quarters of a point for a third straight time, even as its previous rate increases are being felt by households at all income levels.The Fed's latest move has raised its benchmark rate to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level in 14 years.

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House readies vote on US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON - The House pushed ahead Wednesday with legislation that would revamp the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.The legislation would overhaul an arcane 1800s-era statute known as the Electoral Count Act that governs, along with the U.S. Constitution, how states and Congress certify electors and declare presidential election winners.

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High inflation in sight, Fed to signal more interest rate hikes ahead

WASHINGTON - Last month, when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at an economic conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, he issued a blunt warning: The Fed’s drive to curb inflation by aggressively raising interest rates, he said, would "bring some pain" for Americans.When the Fed ends its latest meeting Wednesday and Powell holds a news conference, Americans will likely get a better idea of how much pain could be in store.The central bank is expected to raise its key short-term rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for the third consecutive time. Another hike that large would boost its benchmark rate — which affects many consumer and business loans — to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level in 14 years.FILE - A for sale sign is posted in front of a home in Miami, Florida.

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Autumn equinox 2022: Here's when fall officially begins

fall foliage and all things pumpkin spice. The autumnal equinox of 2022, also known as the September equinox or fall equinox, arrives on Thursday, Sept. 22, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. The date marks the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere — and the equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide.FILE - A person looks out at the fall foliage next to the Pond in Central Park on November 9, 2021, in New York City.

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1 person injured after school bus crashes with students onboard in West Philadelphia, officials say

PHILADELPHIA - A school bus crash left at least one person injured during the morning school rush Tuesday morning.Officials say three students were on the bus when it crashed on the corner of 52nd and Spruce Street. The students were on their way to Dobbins High School, according to officials.One person was reportedly injured, and transported to a local hospital.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Today’s exchange rates from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka:USD Buy 359.1381 Sell 369.9003GBP Buy 408.2941 Sell 424.4361EUR Buy 357.8970 Sell 372.8429JPY Buy 2.4933 Sell 2.5970AUD Buy 239.7194 Sell 250.9472

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India sees drop in Covid cases, daily positivity rate at 1.37%

4,858 Covid cases on Monday. The country’s active caseload has now dropped to 47,379 from 48,027 yesterday, as per the ministry data. The daily positivity rate has been reported at 1.37 percent, while the weekly positivity rate is 1.81 percent. India conducted 2,95,894 Covid tests in the last 24 hours, with the total number of tests conducted so far at 89.20 crore.

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Anxiety, depression could make you an easy target for Long Covid, finds study. Read here

Long Covid. The study has revealed that a person going through phases of anxiety, depression, and loneliness before being infected by coronavirus has a much stronger chance of developing Long Covid. The finding of the study conducted by researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health was published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.

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Police: String of robberies plague one road in Delaware County, armed suspects sought

DELAWARE COUNY - Police are investigating after several robberies unfolded near the same location in just two days.Three robberies were reported on County Line Road in Delaware County between Hannum Drive and Haverford Road.Police say all three robberies occurred over the course of two nights, Thursday and Friday. A weapon was reportedly displayed in two of the robberies.MORE HEADLINES:Two male suspects are being sought in connection to the robberies.

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Ahead of queen’s funeral, governor general says King Charles ‘committed to reconciliation’

Canada’s governor general says she believes King Charles III is committed to working on reconciliation between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples as he takes over as monarch from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.

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Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says

NEW YORK - The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, the American Library Association reported Friday. Numbers for 2022 already approach last year’s totals, which were the highest in decades."I’ve never seen anything like this," says Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom.

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg auction brings in nearly $517K

WASHINGTON - A gold judicial collar made of glass beads that belonged to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has sold at auction for $176,775.The piece was part of a collection of about 75 items of Ginsburg’s that were sold to benefit charity. In total, bidders paid nearly $517,000 for items in the online auction which ended Friday.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art employees stage one-day warning strike for better wages, healthcare

FAIRMOUNT - More than 100 Philadelphia Museum of Art employees stayed home from work Friday.It was all part of a one-day warning strike, leaving management to open the doors to the public.The union that represents workers in several museum departments says the warning strike stems from contract negotiations begun two years ago, when they unionized.They accuse museum leaders of violating labor laws and engaging in union-busting.Workers are calling for better, fairer wages, healthcare and paid family leave.President of Local 397, Adam Rizzo, explained, "90 percent of the folks in the unit are on a high-deductible healthcare plan, which means we can’t really afford to use our healthcare, especially during a pandemic. That’s so important to workers.

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India logs 6,298 fresh Covid-19 cases, positivity rate below 2%

India has reported 6,298 fresh Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, according to an update by the Union health ministry on Friday. The country saw a rise in infections on Wednesday with 5,108 Covid cases after it reported 4,369 Covid-19 cases on Tuesday. As per the ministry data, the active cases in the country also saw a rise with caseload at 46,748 from the earlier 45,749.

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South Street businesses grapple with police presence and road closures affecting business

QUEEN VILLAGE - There is increased security on South Street, after recent violence, including a mass shooting. The community is divided over how long the extra security measures should continue.It's Thursday and Meet Me on South Street signs are outside businesses."It's an invitation to come see our vibrant community," said Dana Feinberg.The goal is to attract more customers and jumpstart weekend business with the promise of discounts every Thursday. Feinberg is with the South Street Headhouse District.

Car slams into side of West Philadelphia daycare, no injuries reported

A car slammed into a West Philadelphia daycare. No injuries were reported.

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Age is just a number: 96-year-old woman stays strong by attending dance classes at a local health club

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - A West Chester woman, who just celebrated her 96th birthday, gets up every morning with a pep in her step, thanks to her positive attitude and an aerobics dance class.Cecilia Yaworski began taking exercise classes with her family at ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center in West Chester a few years ago. After turning 96 on September 13th, she's still going strong. "I'm happy," Yaworski said.

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Suspect identified in West Philadelphia hit-and-run crash that injured man, three children

PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for a day worker who they say stole a truck and crashed into four people, including three children, outside a Philadelphia auto repair store earlier this month. Investigators say the suspect, identified by police as a man around 50-years-old name Dre, was picked up with two other day workers near the intersection of 18th and Ontario streets on Sept. 2. The three men drove to an auto repair shop on the 5600 block of Vine Street where police say two of the men exited the vehicle, leaving the suspect asleep in the backseat. A short time later, the suspect awoke and drove the truck over a parking block into a crosswalk where a man and three children were passing. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES: Shaheed Richberg, 43, and three children between the ages of 5 and 1 were injured in the hit-and-run crash. Richberg remains in the hospital in stable condition and the Divinity McFarland, 5, is still in critical condition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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News Scan for Sep 14, 2022

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies fell over time after vaccination or COVID-19 infection but were restored with booster doses in West Virginia nursing home residents and staff, and antibody levels were significantly lower during the Delta than the Omicron variant surges in those with breakthrough infections, finds a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.A team led by West Virginia University researchers obtained blood sam

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Check your tickets! Winning $3-million scratch-off sold at Wawa in West Chester

$3 million lottery ticket sold at Wawa in West Chester. WEST CHESTER, Pa. - Have you been in West Chester recently? Did you buy a lottery ticket? Then it may just be your lucky day!A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Payout Scratch-Off ticket worth $3 million was sold at Wawa in Chester County.The Wawa is located at 706 East Gay Street in West Chester, and will receive a $10,000-bonus for selling the winning ticket.MORE HEADLINES:The winner will take home the top prize after playing the $30 game!Scratch-Off prizes expire one year from the game's end-sale date.

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New Jersey lawmakers considering tweaks to plastic bag ban

TRENTON - New Jersey leaders are looking to tweak a ban on plastic bags after shoppers in the Garden State have started accumulating reusable bags. Since the legislation went into effect in May, shoppers who have ordered groceries online or forgot to bring bags on trips to their local market have amassed reusable bags. "I have a large collection of bags all shapes all sizes all colors, all stores," said Sherry Morris of Edgewater Park.Less than four months later, lawmakers are considering tweaks to the bill that would allow for some concessions to the strict ban on single-use bags. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOne proposed option for people who order their groceries online is returning the bags, so the store can sanitize and reuse them again. Senator Bob Smith, a democrat who represent parts of Middlesex and Somerset, called it a "glitch" in the legislation aimed towards reducing a common source of litter. "If you drive around New Jersey youre not seeing these flying plastic bags all over the streets and in the air, beaches or blocking sewers," Smith said.Another idea being proposed is to follow the lead of the big box chains and only use cardboard boxes or nothing at all.

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Graham unveils plan for nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during news conference to announce a new bill on abortion restrictions, on Capitol Hill September 13, 2022 in Washington, DC.

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Fort Worth woman dies days before her wedding after suspected DWI crash

FORT WORTH, Texas - A 23-year-old woman was set to get married this month. Now, her family is making plans to bury her.Michelle Guevara and her 16-year-old cousin were struck by a man police say may have been driving drunk over the Labor Day weekend.

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1,941 community cases; 241 hospitalisations; 3 in ICU

Today we are reporting 1,941 community cases and 241 current hospitalisations.

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Scientists say waist-to-hip ratio better measure for healthy weight than BMI

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