As the Aristocrat Group gears up to launch its new Big Box Vodka, the company today says it has initiated production on the innovative packaging for its “bag-in-box” spirit. Once production is complete on the first run of packaging, it will be shipped to ASCC’s partner distillery in Idaho, where the spirit will be bagged, boxed and shipped out to retailers.

The idea behind Big Box Vodka’s unique packaging was to make the new product stand out against other vodkas on the shelf. Big Box Vodka’s packing is composed of microflute cardboard, which provides superior durability and insulation. Each box contains a spouted, inner beverage bladder that can be removed for faster cooling times.

“A unique packaging concept was central to the development of this new product, so we’ve taken as much care to ensure the quality of packaging production as we have with the distillation process,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz stated in the news release. “No other bag-in-box spirit features a waxed-cardboard box that can serve as the product’s own disposable ice chest. We’re very excited for consumers to have a chance to try out this groundbreaking product for themselves.”

The ultra-premium vodka within the unique packaging is made in the U.S. using Idaho winter wheat and pure Rocky Mountain water in a four-column distillation process. Each box contains 1.75 liters—more than double the amount inside traditional 750 ml bottles – without taking up more space.

ASCC plans to debut Big Box Vodka this summer at retail outlets in California, Nevada, Florida, Louisiana and Texas, representing a huge population of more than 90 million people. The company’s flagship brand, RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka, is already available online and at many bars and retailers.

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SourcingLink.net is an exploration and development company with a portfolio of claims containing rare metals and rare earth elements. The company’s primary exploration property, the Eldor Project, is located in Quebec, Canada, which is recognized as one of the most favorable mining jurisdictions in the world. In total, the Eldor Project consists of 34 individual mining claims covering an area of nearly 4,000 acres throughout the region.

In recent months, SNET has made considerable progress in the exploration and development of its promising leasehold. In May, the company announced its discovery of rare earth mineralization on the property, confirming the commercial potential of the project moving forward. Earlier this month, SNET outlined a comprehensive four phase exploration plan to further study the area and continue identifying its production potential. The company plans to begin the first phase of its plan, which focuses on prospecting and identifying new targets, in the coming weeks.

“We are thrilled to be sending a team back up to the Eldor property,” Anne Carioti, chief executive officer of SNET, stated in a news release. “Last year showed us SNET is on the right track, even with the limited time in the area due to snow. More sampling and targeting will help the second phase be even more productive.”

With an established presence in the rare earth elements industry, SNET is in a strong position to capitalize on the continued growth of the market in the months to come. In addition to playing a key role in the technology industry, rare earth elements have become an increasingly prominent concern for the U.S. government. According to the Department of Defense’s (DoD) 2015 stockpile report, a number of these important minerals will need to be stockpiled in order to address future defense-related needs.

“This report is just further validation of what we at our company already believe… [I]t is important for us to continue work on our property and prepare for mining materials that are commercially viable, necessary and, as we also read in the DoD report, strategic for our country,” stated Chuck Wagner, president of SNET.

Despite the limited mining season due to winter weather, SNET is making strong progress toward the development of its promising leasehold. For prospective shareholders, the company’s growing presence in the vital rare earth elements industry makes it an intriguing investment opportunity.

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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTT) is a pioneer in renewable energy technology that converts ocean wave energy into electricity. The company’s proprietary PowerBuoy® system integrates patented technologies in hydrodynamics, electronics, energy conversion and computer control systems to efficiently extract reliable, clean and environmentally-friendly electricity for offshore applications. Through the commercialization of this technology, OPTT is able to effectively serve the offshore power requirements of a collection of potentially lucrative industries – including the defense and security, oil and gas, offshore wind and ocean observing markets.

Last month, OPTT demonstrated the marketability of its power generation solutions when it announced that it had received final permit approval from the New York District Army Corps of Engineers for its PB40 PowerBuoy technology. Following this approval, the company will move forward with the planned deployment of its system approximately 30 nautical miles southeast of New York City Harbor, in accordance with U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management requirements.

“We are excited to have achieved a fully permitted status which brings us significantly closer to deployment,” George Kirby, president and chief executive officer of OPTT, stated in a news release. “The upcoming deployment of the PB40 will provide invaluable performance data and will continue to deepen OPTT’s expertise in the use of renewable marine hydrokinetic devices of various sizes in providing autonomous power for customers.”

In its fiscal year ending April 30, OPTT was able to make significant strides toward increasing its overall market share. In particular, the company achieved an increase in overall revenues of more than 170 percent, as compared to the previous fiscal year. As it continues to seek out new customers and partners as part of an enhanced commercialization strategy, OPTT will look to build on this financial progress in the coming months.

“We remain laser-focused on meeting our business commitments, including this year’s successful deployments of the PB40… in order to validate durability and reliability while aggressively seeking new customers and partners as part of our commercialization efforts,” continued Kirby.

Since 1997, OPTT has worked to refine and optimize its proprietary energy-generation systems, and the company’s unrelenting dedication has helped it develop one of the market’s most advanced offshore power generation solutions. By reducing operational costs associated with traditional energy sources and providing greater availability of reliable power, OPTT’s PowerBuoy technology is providing the company with a platform upon which to realize considerable growth moving forward. For prospective shareholders, OPTT’s recent progress in the development and deployment of its proprietary wave energy generation systems makes it an intriguing investment opportunity.

For more information, visit www.oceanpowertechnologies.com

AmbiCom Holdings, through the release of its proprietary Veloxum PC Active Optimization software, is tapping into a global market valued at almost $69 billion. The company’s groundbreaking software is specially designed to evaluate PC functions and resources in order to improve performance and enhance the end user experience. With its automatic adjustments, users can achieve significant reductions in boot times, as well as considerable improvements to overall speed of application performance.

In an effort to increase adoption of its optimization solution, AmbiCom recently teamed with PC Drivers Headquarters (DHQ), a leading provider of automated support products that update and maintain a complex list of drivers on home PC products for over four million active users. By integrating AmbiCom’s Active Optimization software into its PC driver support, DHQ greatly increased the company’s access to the global computing market.

“We believe every PC can benefit from tuning, and our Active Optimization delivers that benefit quickly and effortlessly,” Kevin Cornell, president of AmbiCom, stated in a news release. “Our partner, DHQ, understands the consumer market and has created a platform that delivers Active Optimization to the consumer marketplace.”

Following the limited release of its consumer product in early April, AmbiCom wasted no time in making a significant market impact. Within three weeks, the company had secured a database of over 1.2 million distinct users, paving the way for strong financial results to close out the quarter. During the fiscal quarter ending April 30, AmbiCom was able to achieve a quarter-over-quarter increase in gross profit of more than 170 percent.

“[W]e are very pleased with both the market acceptance and functionality of our new cloud offering,” continued Cornell. “I expect us to add more than one million new paying customers in our first full year of operation.”

Earlier this month, AmbiCom built upon its financial progress by announcing the release of a cloud-based Active Optimization offering targeted at managed service providers (MSPs). As businesses continue to shift toward cloud-based IT services, the market potential for the company’s remote optimization functionality is likely to expand. Currently, it is estimated that there are 30,000 MSP firms worldwide generating approximately $251 billion in revenue, according to a study by Channeleyes.com.

Continued dedication to innovation has helped AmbiCom achieve a formidable position within the PC optimization market. Leveraging the immense distribution opportunities afforded by its collection of strategic partnerships, the company appears to be well on its way to achieving strong market growth in the coming years. For prospective shareholders, AmbiCom’s recent successful releases of its respective Active Optimization solutions could foreshadow an opportunity to promote sustainable returns moving forward.

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Latitude 360 combines premier upscale casual dining with state-of-the-art entertainment to create cutting-edge destinations that appeal to a broad base of consumers and corporate clients. The company currently owns and operates three award-winning venues in Jacksonville, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; and Indianapolis, IN, and it plans to open an additional location in Albany, NY in the coming months. Patrons at Latitude 360 locations have access to a wide variety of dining and entertainment options – including the 360 Grille, the AXIS Bar & Stage, a bowling alley, a game room, an HD sports theater and a dine-in live performance theater.

In recent weeks, Latitude has taken steps toward expanding upon its proven entertainment formula through the planned acquisition of Major League Fantasy, the first and only daily fantasy product with a fully-integrated social network. When completed, this acquisition would give Latitude a platform upon which to establish a strong position in the daily fantasy gaming industry, which is expected to be a $10 billion market by the end of 2016.

“With the potential acquisition of Major League Fantasy, we’re excited to incorporate the best fantasy sports experience into Latitude 360’s unmatched entertainment and dining experience,” Brent Brown, chief executive officer of Latitude 360, stated in a news release. “We at Latitude 360 see it as something our sports fan patrons will definitely enjoy… and our HD sports theaters are a perfect venue for the ‘360 Fantasy LIVE’ daily fantasy sports experience.”

In the first quarter of 2015, Latitude successfully leveraged the marketability of its entertainment destinations to record strong financial results. The company’s gross sales for the period were $6.4 million, which was a 19 percent year-over-year improvement. Additionally, Latitude realized a 4.4 percent increase in net sales, as compared to the first quarter of 2014. These results were bolstered by the company’s entry into the international market, as it signed an international franchise agreement to license its concept for a new location in Qatar.

Moving forward, Latitude will look to continue building on its recent industry growth in order to promote sustainable returns in the future. As the company continues to add revenue through the sale of premium memberships to its locations, it is in a strong position to capitalize on the overall stability of the restaurant industry. For prospective shareholders, Latitude’s recent performance makes it a viable investment option that offers the possibility of tremendous upside for the foreseeable future.

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There’s no doubt about it; the craft brewing business is booming in the United States. Today’s craft beer industry comprises a $20 billion market featuring more than 3,400 brewers around the country, and the fraternity is continuing to expand by more than one brewery with each passing day. According to a report by the Brewers Association, this recent growth has helped craft beers inch above 10 percent of total beer market share, and industry insiders suggest that continued expansion of smaller breweries could help the craft beer market double that percentage in the coming years.

Appalachian Mountain Brewery is capitalizing on this rising market demand through the production and commercialization of a full range of craft beer options. The company’s dedication to excellence has helped it achieve a host of industry recognition for its specialty brews – including claiming top prize at the 2014 ‘Start Up Brewery Challenge’ hosted by Craft Brew Alliance (NASDAQ: BREW) and four medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championships.

In recent months, HOPS has taken major steps toward expanding its distribution network, which should provide a platform for considerable financial growth in the future. In March, the company entered into a distribution agreement with Craft Brew Alliance that allowed HOPS to extend its reach to encompass the majority of its home state of North Carolina. Before the end of 2015, this partnership is also expected to help facilitate additional expansion throughout the Appalachian region, vastly increasing HOPS’s distribution potential.

“We are committed to bringing distinctive, authentic craft beers and brands that are rooted in community and local heritage to beer lovers across the United States,” Andy Thomas, chief executive officer of Craft Brew Alliance, stated in a news release. “North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing craft beer states, and the opportunity for Appalachian Mountain Brewery – which is loved just as much for its delicious brews as its leadership in sustainability and community involvement – is tremendous.”

During the first three months of 2015, the company demonstrated its tremendous market potential by posting an increase in quarter-over-quarter gross profit of nearly 12 percent. Look for HOPS to build on this financial growth moving forward as it continues to leverage the distribution capabilities afforded through its agreement with Craft Brew Alliance. For prospective shareholders, the company’s recent actions could foreshadow an opportunity for sustainable returns in the months to come.

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One World has become a leading provider in the fast-growing doll marketplace by pursuing and growing sales to an underserved minority market. The One World Doll Project, a subsidiary of One World Holdings, produces a unique line of multicultural dolls (the Prettie Girls! dolls) that deliver realistic depictions of modern-day American kids who come from a host of diverse neighborhoods, including the African American, Latina and South Asian communities. With the Prettie Girls! dolls, the One World Doll Project has united a play model with a social message that is impactful to young girls and their awareness and development of self-perception.

Over the years, the company has proven that there are many reasons for its continued success:

• The Spot-on Product
Considering the growing demand for dolls that more accurately reflect today’s multi-cultural world, the Prettie Girls! are well positioned to be the “must-have” dolls for years to come and are swiftly becoming the hottest toy product on the market.

• Top Notch Management
Led by a management team with a combined 50-plus years of experience in the doll and toy industry, the company’s leadership has the know-how to assure the Prettie Girls! dolls and the entire One World Doll Project line of toys are of the highest quality and value.

• Celebrity Partnerships and Relationships
Two years ago, in 2013, the One World Doll Project released its first celebrity collector’s doll modeled after Supermodel Cynthia Bailey from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Since its release, the “Cynthia” doll has been showcased on various television shows, including What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, The Bethenny Show and The Arsenio Hall Show.

• Growing Retail Distribution
Less than one month after the Prettie Girls! dolls were unveiled at the 2014 International Toy Fair in New York City, the One World Doll Project began to secure major online and big box retail distribution deals and continues to do so today.

• International and National Media Coverage
Word is spreading about The Prettie Girls! dolls both domestically and internationally. The dolls have been featured on CNN, The Toy Insider Magazine, The Toy Book, Parade.com, Dolls Magazine, The Houston Chronicle and LA Radio 94.7 as well as CBC Radio in Canada and Papusilemele.com in the United Kingdom.

• Constant News Updates
Whether it’s news about The Prettie Girls! dolls being inducted into a museum or the development of new strategic partnerships, One World Holdings strives to keep its fans, customers and shareholders “in the know” by regularly sharing updates about the company’s achievements.

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According to recent smartphone market analysis from International Data Corporation, global units shipped rose 16 percent year over year for Q1 2015 to over 334 million. Samsung (OTC: SSNLF) extended its lead over Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) by nearly 6.3 percent market share, due in part to the growing ubiquity of Google’s (NASDQ: GOOGL; GOOG) Android OS, which represented some 81.5 percent of the market last year alone. With tools like Myriad’s Alien Dalvik, a virtual machine port that allows Android apps to be run on non-Android phones, it is little wonder that Google continues to dominate in areas like mobile, traffic acquisition and core search, as indicated by the recent earnings release which trounced analyst expectations, leading to an all-time high of almost $700 a share on July 17, as the company added roughly $65 billion market cap in a single day.

With mobile gaming set to finally overtake the console market by as much as 14.8 percent this year according to Newzoo, generating around $30.3 billion in revenues worldwide, it is important to understand how, in an industry where content is king, the $4 billion and $3 billion Apple and Google pulled down last year respectively, is really just the beginning of what’s to come. Contrast those figures for instance with a company whose very name is historically synonymous with gaming, Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY), which did just $2.4 billion last year and is moving more and more toward portable gaming instead of the console market, and it is easy to see how big mobile gaming already is.

Because content is king in the world of gaming (not to mention the broader world of digital media), the strategy being deployed by WRIT Media Group (OTC: WRIT), which acquired legendary brand Amiga Games in 2013, makes a great deal of sense. The company’s focus on bringing retrogaming content to mobile platforms, as well as to the console, PC and set-top market, building on storied brands like Amiga and Atari, is an ingenious way to tap into this increasingly hot space by publishing classic games which already have an existing fanbase, and which have proven they can resonate with end users. The company has even negotiated a Channel Application Development and Games Distribution Agreement with Roku, whose streaming player set-top box has sold well over 10 million units to date. In this same vein, WRIT’s acquisition of Front Row Networks, which is engaged in production, distribution and financing for a variety of entertainment, such as family programs, music documentaries and live concerts, puts the company is a solid position to capitalize on the increasingly broad array of devices consumers use to enjoy media (as well as capitalizing on the ever-lucrative theatrical release market).

The company’s approach to the rapidly changing digital media market would not be possible without the leadership of guys like Eric Mitchell, WRIT’s chairman and CEO, whose two plus decades of business development, finance and strategic planning expertise are the cornerstone of the company’s over-the-horizon strategy. Historically, Mitchell was instrumental in helping Sony (NYSE:SNE) Pictures Entertainment division, Tri-Star, acquire the theatrical distribution rights for such blockbusters as Cliffhanger ($190 million gross profit worldwide) and the comedy Weekend at Bernie’s II ($5.7 million gross profit), as well as multi-picture distribution rights with Carolco Pictures.

The Carolco deal brought home over $250 million in profits for Sony and led to such Verhoeven classics as Basic Instinct ($303 million gross profit worldwide) and Total Recall ($196 million gross profit worldwide).With over $500 million of production financing arranged across 46 feature films in his role as an advisor to Ascendant Pictures and VIP Media Fund, this Carnegie Mellon University graduate with an M.S. in management from MIT’s Sloan School, provides exceptional guidance at the helm of WRIT, allowing the company to judiciously execute their dual media vectors in mobile gaming and entertainment. And Eric Mitchell is just the tip of the talent iceberg for WRIT Media Group.

Patrick Roberts, WRIT’s president and COO, who heads up the company’s wholly-owned Retro Infinity and Amiga Games subsidiaries, is no less astute, bringing to the table more than 30 years in business development, as well as computer graphics and software development, with a particular emphasis on such key areas as compression and mobile optimization. Having previously developed software for such family entertainment giants as Dreamworks (NASDAQ: DWA) and having been a supervising effects animator for Disney’s (NYSE: DIS) Animation Studios, as well as having won a Vanguard Award for his work as Senior 3D Animator at EDS Digital Studios, Roberts is the kind of visual artist needed to ensure that WRIT’s content looks as good as it feels.

Roberts also co-founded one of the pioneering third-party mobile developers in the industry back in 2002, Lower Mars, which focused on entertainment middleware and smartphone apps for such companies as Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Motorola (NYSE: MSI). Later, Roberts went on to co-found advisory and development services firm MediaPlasm, which has assisted such media juggernauts as Twenty-First Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOXA;FOX) TV with monetization of their social media and over-the-top content platforms, providing similar services to other big clients and partners, such as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Target (NYSE: TGT).

Behind the lens at WRIT’s entertainment media subsidiary, Front Row Networks, is creative director Andy Morahan, who cut his teeth in the directorial game working with such artists as George Michael and the English electronic pop duo Pet Shop Boys. Morahan later went on to work with such high-end production companies as Propaganda, RSA/Black Dog and Vivid, directing videos for music legends like Aerosmith, Guns’n Roses and Van Halen, as well as world-famous artists like Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, winning multiple MTV Video Awards for his work.

Morahan didn’t stop there, he branched out into commercial work after establishing himself as a music video director par excellence and scored a homerun right out of the gate, directing the iconic Guess Jeans ad for Great Guns that starred Juliette Lewis and Harry Dean Stanton. A commercial which garnered over 60 awards, including six Clios, a Silver Lion at Cannes, and five D&AD’s (Design and Art Direction). Morahan then went on to direct commercials for clients such as Barclays (NYSE: BCS), Ford (NYSE: F), and Toyota (NYSE: TM), before forming his own shop, Bikini Films, one of the top London-based media production houses in the game today, specializing in commercial and music video production.

Also on the team at Front Row Networks are John Diaz (advisor) and Bob Johnson (strategic business consultant), both of whom have an impressive professional track record. Diaz has more than four decades doing a wide variety of music and video production and distribution, stretching all the way back to his early days as a non-paid stage manager at the original Woodstock festival. One of the top pioneers in events for broadcast and music videos during the heyday of MTV, Diaz has handled television production for domestic and international markets on some of the biggest music events of all time, doing specials for the likes of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and The Rolling Stones. One of the first employees at mp3.com and later an executive VP at VUNET, the internet division of Vivendi (OTC: VIVHY), Diaz has been on the cutting-edge of digital music distribution since the origins of the space.

Johnston on the other hand is a logistics-focused 3D production maven, with a résumé that includes live action feature programming work for top names in the industry like IMAX and Lionsgate. With extensive experience handling everything from budgeting and scheduling, to mapping out post-production workflows on some 300 plus stereoscopic projects, including the requisite capture/playback hardware technical development and consultation for both public and private venues, Johnston is instrumental at Front Row Networks when it comes to keeping projects moving forward and within budget. Considerable work in international markets like Brazil and Korea, where he was vital to getting the 3D market up and running via work with TV Globo and Skylife 3D, underscores a career that also includes physical production and promotion work for massive multi-day music festivals, featuring numerous top 40 acts.

From Barry Manilow and Fleetwood Mac, to Ozzy Ozbourne and Rush, Johnston has been a key asset when it comes to making large-scale events go off without a hitch, and he was also vital in handling various aspects of early tour development for the initial solo tours of such world-renown artists as Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson. Add to this Johnston’s experience in frontline project development from commercials and television, to music videos and feature films, where he obtained production credits ranging from production manager/supervisor, to producer/associate producer on big budget gigs for outfits like Disney, Dreamworks, Fox, Paramount and others, and you have the portrait of a top industry professional who brings a great deal of strategic experience and vision to the table at WRIT. Johnston’s portfolio of projects includes such hits as “Alien Resurrection” and the pilot for the “24” TV series starring Kiefer Sutherland.

WRIT Media Group’s strategy is clearly powered by a deep bench of seasoned industry talent and the company deserves a closer look by investors who are interested in playing off the burgeoning mobile gaming and digital content distribution markets.

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The storybook inception of Giggles N’ Hugs was just as magical as the business it operates on behalf of its shareholders today. When Dorsa and Joey Parsi could not find anywhere to go and have a meal that catered to the needs of their daughter they began to explore the question, ‘why?’

The couple further recognized that all of the “kid friendly” restaurants offered only adult size or high chairs to sit on and they still distributed adult size utensils to use with what could best be described as greasy and unhealthy menu selections. As a mom, Mrs. Parsi was always thinking of ways to make life more fun for her daughter while making it a little easier for herself.

The Parsi’s asked themselves, ‘how can there not be a single restaurant just for kids, yet also parent friendly?’ They envisioned a restaurant concept where parents can enjoy a healthy, delicious meal and the kids can act their age. They theorized as to why they couldn’t go out to dinner somewhere where they didn’t have to keep telling their daughter to sit down and be quiet. Basically, asking children to behave like adults. And as with so many successful business ventures, their idea was in the process of being born out of need.

At Giggles N’ Hugs, going out to dinner no longer means compromising adult standards for those of children. All of the food at Giggles N’ Hugs is made with the finest, freshest quality available. GIGL offers a variety of organic, healthy food which in turn provides parents the peace of mind that their children are eating food that is healthy for them – no questions asked.

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On the Move Systems this morning pointed to a recent nationwide survey showing that nearly three out of four Americans were confident they would utilize a shared economy service within the next two years – welcome news for OMVS and its proposed online, on-demand courier platform.

The PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) poll, entitled The Sharing Economy, revealed that nearly half of those surveyed were aware of the shared economy business model, and that four in five thought the concept offered real advantages. The survey took into consideration consumers and corporate executives, plus examined social media, to evaluate the increasingly popular business model’s impact on society and commerce.

“This highly illuminative and noteworthy survey backs what we’ve been finding about the market potential for a shared economy courier service,” OMVS CEO Robert Wilson stated in the news release. “It clearly demonstrates businesses and consumers are aware of the benefits the shared economy offers, and that they are willing, and even planning, to use such services in the near future. These results make us quite optimistic about the potential revenues and growth opportunities for an online, on-demand courier service.”

In recent weeks, OMVS has continued to highlight various reports regarding the rising popularity of the shared economy business model, which is employed by a wide range of industries including taxi services, lodging, tailoring, tool sharing, solar power, and in OMVS’s case, logistics.

OMVS recently signed a milestone letter of intent for design of its innovative “Uber for Trucking” platform and is now looking at establishing a similar system for express courier services. Analysts peg the express courier market at $86 billion.

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