Bengals Win against Eagles with 34-13

One Pennsylvania team down, one to go for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Andy Dalton threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score, an opportunistic defense forced five turnovers and Cincinnati beat the Philadelphia Eagles 34-13 on Thursday night.

The Bengals (8-6) took a half-game lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) for the last playoff spot in the AFC. But their game at Pittsburgh next week is far more important in the standings than this one.

The Bengals would clinch their second straight playoff berth with a win over the Steelers if Pittsburgh loses to Dallas this Sunday. A loss to the Steelers, though, likely would ruin Cincinnati's chances.

The Eagles' season was lost a long time ago. They fell to 4-10, losing double-digit games for the first time since 2005, the year after losing the Super Bowl to New England.

There were plenty of empty seats at the Linc, where fans are hoping this is Andy Reid's final season as coach. Reid led the Eagles to nine playoff appearances, six division titles and five NFC championship games in his first 13 years. But the Eagles will miss the playoffs for the second straight year and owner Jeffrey Lurie already said 8-8 would be ''unacceptable.''

An interception by Leon Hall set up Dalton's go-ahead 11-yard TD run in the third quarter. Then Wallace Gilberry picked up Bryce Brown's fumble and ran it back 25 yards for another score and an 11-point lead.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for 106 yards, including a 1-yard TD run in the first quarter for Cincinnati. Dalton tossed a 5-yard TD pass to A.J. Green in the fourth to cap a 24-point outburst in a span of 3:23.

The Eagles committed three turnovers on three straight possessions at one point and then fumbled a kickoff when defensive lineman Cedric Thornton let the ball fall through his hands on a short kick.

After beating Tampa Bay on a last-second TD last week to snap an eight-game losing streak, the Eagles tried to make it two in a row. Turnovers got in their way again. They've committed an NFL-high 34 and forced just 12 all season.

The Eagles snapped a drought of 22 quarters without a turnover by recovering two fumbles in the second. Both led to field goals by Alex Henery, helping Philadelphia to a 13-10 halftime lead.

Rookie Nick Foles made his fifth straight start for Michael Vick, who just returned to practice this week after sustaining a concussion on Nov. 11. Foles threw for 182 yards, one TD and one interception.

Down 13-10, the Bengals started their rally with a turnover.

Hall intercepted Foles' deep pass and returned it 44 yards to the Eagles 40. Foles underthrew Jeremy Maclin, who was a few steps behind Hall.

Green made an acrobatic catch for an 11-yard gain on third-and-9 a few plays before Dalton ran for the score to put the Bengals up 17-13.

Foles, who threw for 381 yards to lead that comeback against the Bucs, hit Riley Cooper on an 11-yard TD pass to cut it to 10-7. Foles connected with Maclin on a 46-yard pass during the drive.

The Eagles then forced their first turnover since Nov. 5 against New Orleans. Brandon Graham sacked Dalton, the ball popped loose and Trent Cole recovered at the Bengals 29.

Just two plays in, Maclin fumbled after a 6-yard catch. Carlos Dunlap recovered and the Bengals started at the Eagles 44. Green-Ellis ran 29 yards on first down and scored a few plays later for a 7-0 lead.

It got uglier for Philadelphia on the next possession. Mat McBriar punted into his own blocker, Daniel Herron picked it up and ran 3 yards to the Eagles 11. But Graham sacked Dalton and Cincinnati settled for Brown's 24-yard field goal that made it 10-0.

The Eagles were again without running back LeSean McCoy and tight end Brent Celek also sat out. Both players also are recovering from concussions. McCoy missed his fourth straight game, but returned to practice this week with Vick.

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Haroon Lorgat set to join Sri Lanka Cricket as consultant

According to sources Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat is all set to join Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as a consultant.

In his planned new role with SLC, Lorgat is likely to assist the board in revamping its domestic cricket structure, and advise it on finances and governance.

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Hamels, Phillies Consent Six Year Contract to $144M

From MLB news a big contract with Hamels, Phillies for  Six years to $144M. It's a huge contact for MLB players.

Cole Hamels knew the moment he walked off the mound to a standing ovation after allowing five runs in his last start that he was staying with the Philadelphia Phillies.

''Words can't really describe the emotions that you get, and the way the fans were standing and cheering, that was ultimately the deciding point to be here,'' Hamels said.

He had $144 million other reasons to stay, too.

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Brett Lee Announce Goodbye to International Cricket

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee leave from international cricket on Friday, present days after he was forced to come back to home from England after nourishing another injury and a few months ago he had pencilled in a possible exit from the game.

The 35-year-old, Brett Lee who first announced his decision on his personal network Twitter page, continued a right calf strain in the 4th one day match of Australia's limited over’s tour of England and was forced to return home for further examination and treatment.

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How Will The Olympics Change British Cycling?

This year’s Olympic Games have not yet started, but they’ve already begun to have a positive effect on many sports in the UK, including cycling.

The sport has received more publicity than ever before and is attracting new fans and participants on a daily basis. Team GB are hoping to win a gold medal or two in this year’s cycling events which will only serve to attract even more people to the sport.

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How to Be a Better Golfer

If you love to golf, but you’re not that great at it, you may have aspirations to improve your game.

Though golf is a game of skill, everyone can improve their game with the right help, mindset and determination.

If you want to improve your golf game, whether all over or a small aspect, you need to use the following tips.

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Roger Federer won the 2012 Wimbledon Championship Title

Today’s 2012 Wimbledon Finals Roger Federer against Andy Murray. Final Roger Federer won the 2012 Wimbledon title. Roger Federer his career seventh time won the Wimbledon title.

The 30-year-old Roger Federer finally equalled Pete Sampras' record at the All England Club, and won his 17th Grand Slam title overall, by beating Andy Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 Sunday.

''It has worked out so many times over the years here at Wimbledon that I play my best in the semis and the finals,'' Federer said. ''I couldn't be happier. It feels great being back here as the winner.''

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FIFA raises interdict on Islamic headscarves

An interdict on the use of the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, for Muslim women soccer players was lifted by the sport's rule makers on Thursday.

The garment had previously been banned due to safety concerns and because it was not recognized in the laws of the game.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) unanimously overturned the ban and agreed to re-write the laws after studying reports from FIFA's medical officer.

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Euro Cup 2012 Final Live Spain vs. Italy Live

Spain vs Italy Live Euro Cup 2012 Final Match: In the 2012 Euro cup Final match Spain against Italy after they victory their respective semifinals against Portugal and Germany.

While Spain desired a punishment shootout after a 0-0 draw to growth to the final in Kyiv on Sunday, Italy made for impressive viewing as they dismantled Germany, taking a 2-0 lead before a late punishment halved the deficit.

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Roger Federer Come Back to No. 1 in 2012?

Roger Federer, the top player of all-time in tennis history, expects to come back to No. 1 spot in the ATP Rankings, after winning 7th Wimbledon Championship next month at his favorite Centre Court.

Federer, who is going to turn 31 in August, where he has failed to win a grand slam crown from past 9 major tournaments, Swiss star has won his 16th slam at 2010 Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena and eyeing to clinch the 17th Slam here in Wimbledon next month.

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Triathlon Training Tips

Triathlon Training Tips

There are a few ways in which you can maximize your triathlon training without having to spend hours and hours each week churning through endless junk miles.

A few quality training sessions can go a long way and these are the sessions that we are going to take a closer look at.

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Chicago Cubs Pitcher Jeff Samardzija May Have Picked the Right Sport After All

Star Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija was expected to be a first-round choice in the 2007 NFL draft.  Samardzija, a two-sport star in college, had previously been drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round in June 2006, raising speculation that he might try to play two sports as a professional.

But Samardzija decided to stick to one sport – and to the surprise of many, went with baseball, signing a five-year, $10 million contract with the Cubs. Until now, however, it looked like he might have been better off choosing football.

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Fast Times with NASCAR

Throughout human history racing has been a popular sport. The ancient Greeks ran in the first Olympics. The Romans were famous for their chariot racing. The English would race ships around the world on their trade routes and horse racing is still popular today. So it is only natural that as soon as automobiles were made people began racing them.

There are two major racing institutions in the world. The first is the F1 or Formula 1 that is run by the Federation International de Automobile. It is far more popular overseas then in the United States. The most popular racing organization in the states is the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, or NASCAR.

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2012 London Olympic Hockey To Use Astro Turf

As the 2012 Olympic Games in London draw ever closer, all the athletes, coaches, organisers, governing bodies and fans become more excited with every day that passes. With less than two months to go before the Games are due to start, everything is being put into place so that all the participants can get started on time.

Aside from shiny new venues, a new infrastructure and tickets being sold, the playing surfaces are also being prepared so that they’re ready for the first game or race of the tournament.

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How Football Kicking Camp Can Help You

Improving your game, no matter the sport, is always important. There are no easy outs to improving your skills, and this is especially true as a kicker. The art of kicking a football is truly not for everyone. There are cynics out there that believe all you do is 'kick the ball', that it is entirely physical and that anyone with strength can do it.

The 'perfect kick', the kick we are strive for, takes a lot more than brute force, you need to understand how and where to hit the ball, the angle, velocity and the step method for kicking it. There are also many mental aspects that go into being a kicker, and a lot of stress. The truth is that one bad kick can doom a game and can even swing an entire season down a rocky path.

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How Football Kicking Camp Can Improve Your Skills

Regardless of whether you are in junior high, high school or even preparing for college or pro football, improving your kick and working to achieve the 'perfect kick' each time is important.

A bad kick can, in a single moment, completely change the fate of the game, or even the entire season, making it crucial that you do your best on the field. What is involved in achieving great kicks every time?

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The Aspects Involved in a Great Kick

There is a lot of pressure when it comes to delivering a kick. In this one moment you can make or break the entire game, or even have lasting impact on the entire season.

This knowledge can making being a kicker in American Football a very stressful occupation, whether you are in college, a pro, or even just on the junior high or highschool level.

Many people who don't truly know or understand the game think of football as nothing more than a physical sport that requires no real thought, concentration or understanding, these people are sadly misguided.

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Benefits of a Kicking Camp

You love football, it is a passion that runs deep through your veins. Do you dream of being a professional kicker, or perhaps just getting on your local high school or even junior high team as a kicker? Whether you have natural talent or not, it can only get you half of the way.

There is no professional player out there that will tell you they rely completely on natural talent, even the most arrogant player will admit they practice, seek advice, and have a mentor or coach hassling them to do better along the way.

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The Revitalisation of Horse Racing?

There are some things that possess the capabilities to revive that which is greater than itself, of that it is no question. However, rather more questionable is if whole sports can be revived? That would be a tall order; however a Triple Crown Win by chestnut colt I’ll Have Another could very much do the trick.

While in the sporting world all eyes will be fixed on football’s European Championships on Saturday, millions of others will have theirs transfixed on the I’ll Have Another’s pursuit of the Triple Crown at Belmont Stakes.

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Football By Numbers

Everton have made the most appearances in the top flight of English football.

Between the old first division (1888 to 1992) and the Premiership ever since, the Toffees have taken part in 109 seasons.

The record for most consecutive seasons is held by Arsenal, with an unbroken 85 from 1919, excluding the league’s hiatus during the Second World War.

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Arshavin Strike by Argument after Russia Exit

Russian football captain and fan favourite Andrei Arshavin was ensnared in scandal on Tuesday after being caught on tape saying it was the fans' "problem" that his squad were knocked out of Euro 2012.

Controversy around Russia's most talismanic player broke almost immediately after the national squad failed to make the quarterfinals of Euro 2012 by losing a Saturday match against Greece they only needed to draw to progress.

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Top Sports Teams of 2012

Sports are a great pastime in the US and around the world, and each year there are several teams that stand out as the best of the best in sports teams. There are a variety of reasons why a team would make its way to the head of the pack, and become what is considered to be one of the best sports teams in 2012.

A team’s strengths are usually a function of the amount of the teams collective overall morale as well as the raw skills that each player exhibits. Another key element that good teams are known for is team synergy, or how well team players interact with each other to produce more than each player could produce individually.

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NFL Sports Updates: Blake Signs with Fourth Round Pick

The Denver Broncos signed fourth-round draft pick Phillip Blake to a four-year contract, the team announced Friday.

The Broncos have signed all but two draft picks.

Blake, 27, is a center from Baylor.

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Coach Andy Farrell quits Saracens Rugby Club

Andy Farrell has resigned from the coaching staff of Saracens, the Premiership club announced Friday, leading to speculation he could be about to rejoin the set-up of England boss Stuart Lancaster.

Former dual code international Farrell, whose son Owen is the current England rugby union outside-half, was brought on board by then acting head coach Lancaster for a Six Nations campaign where England finished runners-up to champions Wales.

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IPL T20 Cricket: Glamour, Money and Big Business

If test cricket is a gentleman’s game then the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 series is the younger rebellious brother. For the tea drinking, cucumber-sandwich eating traditionalists that frequent Lords, the IPL T20 is seen as a digression from the original test cricket game and an insult to the sport itself.

However, for the unpretentious the IPL is considered to be the most exciting form of cricket and is defiantly the flashiest in more than one way.

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Sports Updates: 5 Tips for Safe Cycling

Riding a bicycle has many benefits to offer. It is a quick, inexpensive means of transportation. It allows people to decrease their carbon footprints.

It is a great form of exercise. It allows people to navigate city centres without having to worry about finding parking. There are many benefits to riding a bicycle, but it can be dangerous as well.

Since bicycles have to share the road with autos, it can lead to major injuries to cyclists when an accident occurs. Avoid cycling injuries by always practicing these five safety tips.

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Chennai Super Kings Enters into IPL 2012 Final Match

Chennai Super Kings won the match against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first.

First batting of Chennai Super Kings in first over they loss the 2 wickets, but finally good play and target for Mumbai Indians 188 in 20 overs of the first eliminator match.

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Chennai Super Kings Vs Mumbai Indians Live: IPL 2012 Cricket Match

Mumbai Indians have advantage in the eliminator against Chennai Super Kings. Kolkata Knight Riders have made it to the finals of the ongoing Indian Premier League and now three teams will fight it out to play them for the esteemed title. In today’s eliminator match Chennai Super Kings will take on Mumbai Indians at Bangalore.

Both the teams were expected to make it to the playoffs before the tournament started, but nobody thought that they will find it so difficult. CSK is very lucky to be in the top four as their fate depended on other teams and they played it into their hands.

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I Reckon The Beauty Of Golf Courses Is Really In The Eyes Of The Beholder!

As natural as a golf course might be, thanks to Mother Nature, there's always going to be a great deal of work, both landscaping and maintenance that go into keeping the greens pristine; the hazards less hazardous; the rough not too rough and the divits to a minimum.

The grass is always greener on the golf course, not just on the other side of the fence. Mother Nature's trees are allowed to grow as long as they don't interfere with the fairway. 

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Rajasthan Royals vs Pune Warriors Live Updates IPL 2012 Match

Watch RR vs PWI Live IPL Updates of match 60 of Indian Premier League 2012(IPL5). Match of Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Pune Warriors (PWI) 60th t20 cricket with live scorecard. 


Today Live IPL 2012 match promises a contest between RR and PWI bottom 4 teams in 2012 IPL points table.

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IPL Live Update: Mumbai Indians Hurt Pune Warriors Won by 1 Run

Mumbai Indians won by 1 run against Pune Warriors @ Indian Premier League 2012 at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune, India on May 3, 2012.

Mumbai Indians won the toss, and elected to bat first target to Pune Warriors 121. But Pune Warriors lost the match against Mumbai Indians with one run only.

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Tendulkar Starts the Political Innings - Sachin will Trend Sector in Politics?

Hi Cricket lovers/fans, one latest update from cricket, our cricket god Master Sachin Tendulkar becomes politician. It is a good news or bad news for us……

Sachin Tendulkar set for political innings, to become Rajya Sabha MP. He will be a trend sector in political innings also…. Let’s See…..

President Pratibha Patil has approved the Sachin Tendulkar as Rajya Sabha Member. The Congress had offered to nominate Tendulkar under the President's quota.

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IPL Live 2012 Updates: Rayudu star in Mumbai Indians Victory over Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians Highlights: Complimentary this win, Mumbai leap to 6th identify in the factors desk, while kings XI Punjab stay second last. The guests began well in their pursuit but missing the story almost with some needless wickets. Rohit Sharma spread his category on this competition with a fantastic affect but missing his wicket at an essential point. 

It was done and dusted for them with 32 required off the last two over but Robin had different thoughts. He focused the Nineteenth over bowled by Piyush Chawla and along with Rayudu stroked 27 operates in it. What a fantastic competition! It went right down to the cable and Mumbai Indians organized on to their nerve fibers to grab success from the lips of beat. 

Robin modified the entire game via some highly effective reaching and Rayudu with his splendor completed it off in design and the whole Mumbai dug out is ecstatic!

The Mumbai Indians accomplished a amazing return win against the kings XI Punjab thanks mainly to Ambati Rayudu’s (34*) fresh reaching and Robin Peterson’s (16*) inventiveness with the bat.

Chasing 169, the Mumbai Indians started in a calm style. Openers Sachin Tendulkar (34) and James Franklin (22) can't quite get after the KXIP bowlers. The away part kept the scoreboard ticking but not at the necessary amount. While a 50-run alliance from the openers provided MI a firm groundwork, the property part had other thoughts. Azhar Mahmood created the tennis ball discuss right from the get-go and included both the openers after go-karting just seven paintballs. 

The guests required fast operates, but KXIP were go-karting with purpose. Dinesh Karthik’s (3) termination created elements more intense for MI. The wicketkeeper-batsman blessed a get to Mahmood off a Piyush Chawla shipping. The Mumbai Indians’ desires were now pinned on the big-hitting Kieron Pollard and the fickle Rohit Sharma. Pollard (3) can't do rights to his ability after he holed out at deeply midwicket off Parvinder Awana to decrease the away part to 90 for four.

Sharma (50) and Ambati Rayudu led the MI return, with the former getting to his half-century with a six off Awana. The KXIP pacer got his own returning the very next shipping as he ignored the MI right-hander. Awana was not completed yet, and Harbhajan Singh (0) became his second sufferer of the over after lobbing one to long-off. Just when it seemed like the kings would vacation their way to a win, Robin and Rayudu mixed to plunder 27 operates off the Nineteenth millennium over bowled by Piyush Chawla. With just five necessary off the last over, MI accomplished a amazing return to win the go with by four wickets and one ball save.

Stand-in skipper David Hussey won the toss and determined to bat first. Openers Nitin Saini (17) and Mandeep Singh (22) created the lacklustre MI go-karting strike pay beginning on. Singh checked particularly amazing with his constant fighting cerebral vascular strokes. But RP Singh got the 20-year-old right-hander to chip one immediately into Dinesh Karthik’s gloves. 

Saini was the next to leave as Clint McKay’s brief tennis ball was too much to deal with for the KXIP operator. At 46 for two, the property part required their go-to guy, Marsh, to flame. The Australian started his innings with a sharp edge. Unfortunately for KXIP, that was not an indication of elements to come as James Franklin ignored Marsh for 17.

David Hussey (68*) took on the layer to ranking big and he won. His managed anger became the perfect way to unsettle the MI go-karting strike. South African David Miller(34*) offered sufficient support to make sure the home side just didn't capitulate. The duo put on an amazing unbeaten 89-run alliance to make sure that KXIP published a fighting complete of 168 for three.

Man-of-the-match: Ambati Rayudu for his 17-ball 34-run that assisted the Mumbai Indians an extraordinary win.

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Many More Happy Birthday to Sachin Tendulkar

India’s batting legend Sachin Tendulkar born on April 24, 1973, the Little Master turns 39th birthday on Tuesday.

He is expected to spend the day along with family and friends. His Indian Premier League team Mumbai Indians is planning a low-key cake cutting ceremony after their training session on Tuesday.

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IPL Live 2012: Royal Challengers Bangalore Won Against Rajasthan Royals by 46 Runs

Rajasthan Royals suffered the loss of Owais Shah and Shreevats Goswami in quick succession against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 5 match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

KP Appanna rocked Rajasthan chase by claiming the first four wickets including the prize scalp of Rahul Dravid. Shah and Goswami also failed to consolidate Royals innings.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) Victory against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)

Rajasthan Royals(RR) won by 31 runs against Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals made a Victory start in the 1st IPL T20 4th match.

Chasing a tuf target of 192, Kings XI Punjab lost Adam Gilchrist, Paul Valthaty, Shaun Marsh and Abhishek Nayar in quick time against Rajasthan Royals(RR) in their IPL clash. 

Rahane who scored 98 runs in 66 balls and made his contribution to Rajasthan Royals to the win the match. Rahane was awarded man-of-the-match.

Watch 2012 IPL Live here....

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