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by Jasmine Murillo On November 6th, Bravo’s theatre had their first performance of the semester. Captive Audience, as it was titled, was a series of four plays about “boys, boogers, girls and guns.” The show began with a comical play titled Stand-offs are My Trigger Issue, in which Keyri Moreira (‘15), Elaine Clements Gettman (‘17), and Carmen A. Sanchez (‘18) played the role of three ladies named Ms. Muave, Ms. Puce, and Ms. Fuschia. In this play, these three ladies were pointing guns at each other while yelling, and even though it appeared as if they would shoot each other at any moment, they did not; instead, they resolved to go out and eat. The crowd cheered as these actresses abandoned the stage. The next play that followed was titled Negotiations and Pigtails, in

The theatre cast bows after their performance. Photo Credit: John Huynhwith the lovely Flora (Xiomara Hernandez). The final play titled The Remote is not in Control in which Alexandra Garcia (‘16), Faria Putul (‘15), Jeffrey Carrillo (‘16), and Lauren Espinoza (‘15) play the roles of television and a couple who are tormented by the

which Jaycob Luque (‘15), Jacob Nava (‘16), Jacob Alvarez (‘15), Jeffrey Carrillo (‘16) , Karla Mendoza (‘17) and Jennifer Cooper (‘15) played the role of six eight-year-olds. As the title says, this play was about negotiations involving girls and boys. The actors were all very focused and in character. Jennifer Cooper, playing the role of an assistant named Bethany, brought laughs to the crowd with remarks such as, “I know how to write in cursive!” whenever asked to do something by her boss. The boys all brought smiles, giggles, and laughs to the crowd when speaking about their opinion towards girls and how they should stop picking their boogers, since they were now grown eight-year-old men. The following play was titled Love is Open to Interpretation in which

Xiomara Hernandez (‘17), Edgar M. Hernandez (‘15), and Romy Rosas (‘16) were the characters of an odd love story that began all thanks to bad interpretation from Romy Rosas. Norman (Edgar Hernandez) entered the store searching for a souvenir and left the store being in love

television that said all they wanted to hear. Overall, all these plays seemed to be enjoyed by the audience, for at the end of every exciting and comical play, the lecture hall was filled with cheering and applause.

Tips to Overcome Final Madness Finals’ week is slowly approaching and just about every Bravo student is preparing for those dreadful three days, but there’s no need to fear. Here are three useful tips to help students better prepare for their upcoming exams:

1. StudyAlthough it may sound redundant, this is necessary to achieve a good grade on any exam. Create some sort of study schedule to avoid cramming in any last-minute information. Take this time to review old homework assignments, past quizzes, and notes from that class. Also, don’t be afraid to review any materials or lessons that may seem difficult or confusing with the teacher of that subject. If time allows, set up a study group with some friends to

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2. Avoid DistractionsThe most common struggle for students nowadays is not being able to refrain from logging onto social media sites, which only makes it harder for students to properly study (or do their homework in general). Avoid cell phones, radios, televisions, and loud places when studying. It’s advised for students to prepare for exams in quiet locations—such as a local library—rather than a loud, bustling coffee shop.

3. Take BreaksAfter a long study session, take a break! Trying to memorize all that information might be difficult and/or stressful for some, so take a minute to unwind. Take five to ten minute breaks periodically while studying.

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Remember to get plenty of rest the night before, eat a nutritious breakfast, and maintain a positive attitude. Good luck, Bravo Knights!

Bravo Marching Band Performs by Jennifer Escobar

Over the Veteran’s Day weekend, Bravo’s Marching Band participated in two different events. They played in both the Northeast Los Angeles (NELA) Veterans Day Parade and the San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade. The marching band will also perform at the annual Rose Parade. Bravo’s Marching Band was led by Melanie Nuñez (’15). The first event, the Northeast Los Angeles Veterans Day Parade, began at 1 P.M. on November 9th. Meanwhile, the second event, the San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade, began at 11 A.M. on November 11th. The marching band played two different songs: “Armed Forces” and “Spanish Parade.”

Bravo’s Drill team preformed alongside Bravo’s Marching Band in both parades. Both the marching band and the drill team will also perform in two upcoming events. They will showcase their talents at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Band and Drill Team Championships on December 6th and the Lincoln Heights Holiday Parade on December 14th. Bravo hopes to have strong showings in both these events, so make sure to come out to these events and support both the marching band and drill team.

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Dances of the World Is Back at Disney’s California Adventure and Better than Everby Arleen Garcia and Melanie Sobri

As the bus entered the magical land of Disney while minutes ticked by, a mixture of adrenaline and excitement began to conquer the minds of the Dances girls. On November 15, 2014, Dances of the World showed Disney’s California Adventure their best performance yet. The whole bus ride consisted of a mixture of different cultural music.. The dance girls remained focused, going over their dances until their turn was up. Heart-felt dances, such as Armenian Slow, and upbeat dances such as the Latin Couples took the stage by storm and left the audience amazed. The cultural performances went in this order: Russian, Armenian Slow and fast, Korean, African, Chinese, Indian, and Latin couples. Setting off their performance with a bang, the team came out onto the stage one last time for a final bow.

The precision of their dance moves, in combination with passion that was visible throughout the whole performance proved that the countless hours of work that the Dance girls, Director Ms. Cobian, and Assistant Director Nancy Ruiz (’15) put into it was well worth the effort. “Even when we feel as if we can’t get enough practice, in the end, all of our hard work and passion of dancing shines through every performance, especially when combined with Disney magic,” said Co-Captian of Dances of

the World, Jasmine Morada (’15). The diversity of the cultures was definitely shown on stage, and proved once again what Dances of the World is truly about.

The young girls walked around Disney California Adventures proudly representing, chanting “We are the World” and enjoying the rest of the day at the happiest place on earth.

Tap into the Ring at Lucha UndergroundDeep within the heart of Boyle Heights, California, stands an old, run-down warehouse where only the best luchadores compete and fight for honor, fame, glory, and generous cash prizes. These valiant men and women can only be found on El Rey’s newest television show: Lucha Underground. Lucha Underground is a one-hour, bilingual program, in which viewers have the chance to watch a plethora of wrestlers brawl against one another and perform death-defying stunts, hoping to emerge triumphant and prove themselves to be a worthy champion. The show itself is based off lucha libre—or “freestyle wrestling”—a Spanish term used to describe traditional wrestling in Hispanic countries, where the luchadores (or “wrestlers”) proudly flaunt their Hispanic

by Samantha Ruizroots by using Aztec-inspired costume designs, masks, and Spanish aliases. Not only is the show rich in culture, but there is no such thing as a dull moment when it comes to the entertainment! According to one of the show’s producers, Matthew Stollman, the ring, “...is where all the stories come to life.” Dario Cuerto, the owner and promoter of the company, is a very devious gentleman who likes to take the bull by the horns and add thrill to the sport. He’s well known to strike shady deals with some of the luchadores to make things more interesting and entertaining for himself. Similar to Cuerto, not all of the luchadores are good; some of the wrestlers also make private deals and enemies of their own in and

out of the ring. The show also garnishes attention for its usage of coed matches to heat things up, as the female wrestlers also have a chance to prove their worth and fight against the top dogs; they aren’t afraid to take on

anyone and only add to the excitement of each match. Overall, this show is certain to draw excitement from its viewers and keep them on the edge of their seats wanting more. Who will emerge victorious

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and become Lucha Underground’s champion? Be sure to tune into the El Rey Network every Wednesday at 8 P.M. EST/PST to find out!

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‘Tis the Season to be Jolly at Bravoby Melanie Jimenez and Brenda Sanchez The cheerful holidays have finally fallen upon us, and we’re as excited as ever! To spread Christmas cheer throughout the school, we asked a few students a series of questions about the upcoming festivities.

1.What are your treasured Christmas traditions?2.When the holidays roll around, what is your favorite part about it?3. What do you want this Christmas?4 .What is your favorite Christmas memory?

1. “My favorite Christmas traditions are buying a Christmas tree every year, cooking tamales, and buying people presents. I also like to go to Christmas Eve parties.”2. “Spending time with my family and traveling would have to be my favorite parts about Christmas.”3. “This Christmas, I want new shoes, like Jordans.”4. “I think my favorite“ Christmas memory was getting the Star Wars video game that I really wanted for the Playstation 2.”

Armando Talavera-Gutierrez (‘18)

1. “For Christmas traditions, we usually go to my uncle’s house to celebrate Christmas Eve. We wait for everyone to get there, and then we eat tamales and drink champurrado. Usually, my mom will leave to go ‘buy something,’ then come back around 1:00 A.M., and we’ll all leave, but when we come home, we’re overwhelmed by the presents that ‘happened’ to have to been magically delivered by Santa Claus himself.” 2. “The food is definitely my favorite part.” 3. “I want good health and money this Christmas.”4. “My favorite Christmas memory was when I just rode my skateboard the entire night.”

Luis Perez (‘16)

1. “My favorite Christmas traditions are putting up the Christmas trees and lights and enjoying some homemade tamales and some hot chocolate.”2. “Receiving presents is my favorite part about Christmas. It’s so much fun!”3. “I want the new Nick Jonas album this Christmas!”4. “My favorite Christmas memory was when I was fourteen years old and all of my dad’s family came over, including my grandparents and my cousins. I hung out with them and played outside with them while the adults were inside. Later, we all opened our presents together as a family.”

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Vanessa Lara (‘17)

1. “Traditionally, my family unites and, like every Mexican family, we make tamales!”2. “For Christmas, I would like my family to reunite...and a unicorn.”3. “The food.”4. “2013, my first year marching in the Rose Parade.”

Community Service Hours Due for Seniors Students are required to complete at least forty hours of community service and the service learning project in order to participate in senior activities, as well as graduate. For seniors, the deadline to submit their community service hours is drawing near. Seniors must submit their quota of forty community service hours to the Magnet Office before December 19th, or else they will not be able to graduate.

by: Sinthia Rahman Upon completing service hours, seniors must fill out a community service form, which can be obtained in the Magnet Office. It must also be signed by the volunteer supervisor. In addition, seniors must ask their supervisors for a full report that specifies when the hours were completed. After obtaining these documents, seniors must turn them in to Mrs. Dypiangco in the Magnet Office. Once seniors have

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seniors (as well as other students) who wish to impress colleges and universities.

turned in their hours, they should check the list of hours displayed next to the magnet office, to be sure that their information was updated. It is important to keep in mind the fact that community service hours must be completed at a non-profit organization, non-political, and non-religious, in order to officially count for graduation. However, any type of community service is encouraged for

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BRAVO NEWSCollege Corner: Syracuse University, New York

by Jacob Alvarez Syracuse University is a private research-based college founded 1870, and located in Syracuse, New York,. This university appeals to a diverse array of high school students, some who are interested in the athletic department, the twenty-nine research facilities, or the ex- pansive Carnegie Library, which holds 2.3 million books. The institution abides by its motto: “knowledge crowns those who seek her,” and all those future students should look forward to what this campus has to offer. Syracuse hasthirteen schools within its humble lo-cation, ranging from direct specializations,from law topublic communications. The athel-

etes who look into this school will be relieved when informed that twenty-six national championships along with twenty-two individual championships have been obtained by Syracuse University; this school is known for the sport of basketball as NBA stars such as Carmelo Anthony played for the college. There is something for everybody at Syracuse University. This school, being on the east coast, is rather cold and snowy, so prepare for the road ahead. During the win-

ter season, Syracuse can get up to ten feet of snow annually. As of now, there are approximately 21,000 students, 15,000 being undergraduates, and the acceptance rate is at fifty-one percent. They offer a great abroad program where students can have the chance to learn about their interests in places around the world, such as Madrid, Spain and Florence, Italy Due to its many academies within itself, deadlines for admissions vary. For early admissions, the academies

demand applicants to submit by Nov-ember 15th, while fall admissions are accepted un-til December 1st, January 5th, and February 1st. The common application is now open for the 2015 fall semester, so

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Early Action by Diego Jimenez

As many Bravo Knights know, college application deadlines have just passed, but for some students, the deadlines passed long ago. Many Bravo Knights chose to use the Early Action option and submitted their applications months before other students. College application deadlines vary for different schools, but if students wish they can submit their applications early to some institutions. This is designed for students to be able to apply to their top-choice university sooner. This process has many pros and cons and is not for everyone. Early Action is often binding depending on the university, which means if a student is accepted, they must attend the university. Also, as the name states, the application is due early, which means students must submit everything months in advance. This includes letters of recommendation and writing supplements, along with the university’s application. In addition to this application,

many universities offer an interview. Students are asked a variety of questions and are informed of the college’s decision by mid December. As many seniors are finishing up their applications, some might already have their applications finished. At this time, most seniors are awaiting to see whether or not they were accepted into the institution of their choice. This is a nerve-racking time for seniors as they await universities’ responses.recommendation and writing supplements, along with the university’s application. In addition to this application, many universities offer an interview. Students are asked a variety of questions and are informed of the college’s decision by mid December.

As many seniors are finishing up their applications, some might already have their applications finished. At this time, most seniors are awaiting to see whether or not they were accepted into the institution of their choice. This is a nerve-racking time for seniors as they await universities’ responses.

Movies for Stress ReliefBy Patricia Cabuso

With winter break steadily approaching and finals to stress about, what better way to relax than by watching a film with family and friends? Films make people laugh and cry by immersing the audience in the story of the film. During December, many films from different genres will be released. Here are a few suggestions as to what films one may want to watch.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (Release Date: December 17, 2014, Not Yet Rated) The final installment of The Hobbit prequel trilogy, based on the fantasy novel of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien, concludes the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), and the Company of Dwarves. Following the events of The Desolation of Smaug, the company is embraced in a war against various enemies and the dragon, Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch). They must prevent a kingdom of treasure from falling into the wrong hands and prevent the obliteration of all of Middle-Earth. The film is directed by Peter Jackson, who also directed The Lord of the Rings film franchise, and is written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, and Guillermo Del Toro.

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (Release Date: December 19, 2014, Rated PG) The third installment of the series brings Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) and friends to different places around the world in a last ditch attempt to save the magic that makes the museum exhibits come to life before it’s gone forever. The film is directed by Shawn Levy, who directed the previous films in the series, and written by Robert Ben Garant, David Guion, Michael Handelman and Thomas Lennon. The film is also one of Mickey Rooney and Robin William’s final films, as both of them passed away before the film’s release.

Into the Woods (Release Date: December 25, 2014, Rated PG)

This musical presents a modern twist to several of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales, combining elements from each tale to tell an original

story. Well-known characters featured in the film include Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack (Daniel Huttlestone) from Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy). The original story involves a baker and his wife (James Corden and Emily Blunt, respectively), their wish to start a family, and their interaction with a witch (Meryl Streep), who has put a curse on them. The film is directed by Rod Marshall and written by James Lapine, who wrote the book of the same name, later adapted into a Broadway production.

A Most Violent Year (Release Date: December 31, 2014, Rated R)

This film is set during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most crime-ridden years of New York City’s history, as implied by the title. The film follows the lives of an immigrant named Abel Morales (Oscar Isaac), his wife (Jessica Chastain), and their family as they attempt to pursue the American Dream, while the looming threats of violence, decay, and corruption hang over their heads. The film is directed and written by J.C. Chandor. Furthermore, the film has had its world premiere at the American Film Institute (AFI) Fest on November 6, 2014 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. It will be released theatrically on December 31st.

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Asking the Athletesby Lucy Vega

Bravo’s girl soccer team has made the school exceptionally proud with their success of making it to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) finals last season and with soccer season starting up again in January and preseason in December, an interest has developed for the players’ opinions regarding their upcoming season The girls’ first preseason game is on December 4, 2014 against Belmont. The coach, the new players, and the returning players were interviewed.

Here are the questions that the returning players were asked:

1 How do you feel about this being your last season?2 Do you think you will make it to CIF finals? Why?3 What have you enjoyed most these years in the soccer team?4 What are your expectations for the preseason game against Belmont in

“I feel excited, motivated, but sad because I am really going to miss all my teammates.”“I think the team is motivated enough to make it to CIF, however we need to focus on the games before the final.”“I’ve enjoyed each year, but last year was definitely a year to remember because of all the hard work from each player that led us to the CIF final for the first time ever.”“I expect a great victory, because we have been working hard since the first day of school and thankfully Ms. Bracamonte has committed herself to staying with us the whole year [instead of going to coach track and field,] so that we could get more pratice.”

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Mariela Navarro (’15)Center Midfielder

“Honestly, I just hope that we win CIF finals and then I’m going to be more than glad to come back to Bravo and support the rest of the team that remains.”“Yes! I know we’re going to make it to finals because we have a bunch of really good players and a strong keeper this year, so I’m feeling very confident.”“I think what I’ve enjoy the most is how many friends I’ve made, how far we’ve made it, and how good we are at our game.”“I expect to win. As a forward, I want to score as well. I want us to win as a team.”

Jennifer Toledo (’15)Right/Left Forward

Here are the questions that the new players were asked:

1 Do you have any things you’re nervous for about the upcoming season?2 What are you most excited about in the years to come?3 Have you had any prior experience in playing soccer?4 What are your expectations for the preseason game against Belmont? “[I’m nervous about] the game getting too intense or the

game getting heated too quickly.”“This season, I really want to making it to CIF finals.” “Yes, I’ve been playing since I was four; I stopped for a while and now I’m back.”“I expect to win by a landslide.”

Lesley Munoz (’15)Left Midfielder/ Left Defense

“I’m actually not that nervous.”“I’m most excited to meet new people on the team.”“Yes, I’ve been playing for 8 years.”“I expect to win; I’m excited.”

Sienna Reynosa (’18)Mid

Here are the questions that the coach (Mrs. Bracamonte) was asked:What are your expectations for this season, both JV and Varsity?How do you feel about most of the Varsity team graduating this year?What is your favorite thing about coaching the soccer team?

“I expect to win in league and beat every team, or at least tie. We’ve been doing so for a few years, so I’m expecting that. For varsity, it’s a whole different group of teams in Division 2 now, and we would have to meet them in play-offs, but I expect to get to there.” “It’s going to be really hard to adapt to it, but even before day one of this season, at tryouts, I was already thinking about how we can potentially replace those twelve seniors. My strategy for the varsity team is to begin to play some of the new players for those positions, so when they leave I’m not in total crisis next year.”“They’re girls, which is a lot less problematic than boys who I’ve coached before. I enjoy it though because it’s delightful to see their progress over the years. Their development of the team aspect and friendships is wonderful. Its fun, however we do have drama sometimes. Hopefully, we can get that drama out of soccer and be a team, a family and work together to do well.”

All in all, the school should support the soccer, lady knights throughout their journey. Hopefully, they can make it to the final again and prove their skill.

Mariela Navarro (‘15) Jennifer Toledo (‘15) Lesley Munoz (‘15) Sienna Reynosa (‘18)

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ENTERTAINMENTThe Shopping Holiday of 2014

November brings about the busiest shopping days of the year both online and in stores. The Friday after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday and is followed by Cyber Monday. Although these two days are not official holidays, they have great prominence during this holiday season. Black Friday is famous for its “blow-out” deals and one-day-only sales that attracts a plethora of shoppers. Some shoppers camp out hours before this day to take advantage of these great deals. Black Friday has also become famous for its reports on violence amongst shoppers. On the other hand, Cyber Monday is more suitable for those who prefer to stay away from hectic crowds and long cashier lines. These shoppers can take advantage of discounts and other deals

by Sinthia Rahmanfrom the comfort of their home. However, this can also have disadvantages, as websites tend to crash when a grand amount of users are on a website all at once.These two days have also taken away a large amount of business away from smaller

local stores. This led to the creation of Small Business Saturday, which encourages shoppers to visit small scale businesses, instead of large chain stores.

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How Christmas Came to Beby Patricia Cabuso

The 25th of December is almost here, and children and adults alike eagerly await to spend time with their family and friends on Christmas Eve and open presents the next morning. While the holiday is about joy, charity, and family, do people even stop to think about why they celebrate this holiday? Is it a religious or secular holiday? Why do children worship a big man clothed in red that supposedly travels the globe in one night to deliver their presents? Why do people put pine trees inside their homes, decorate them, and put presents under them? These are some of the few questions people should consider during the holiday season. Regarding the question of whether Christmas is a religious or secular holiday, the answer is both. Christians celebrate December 25th as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. It has also been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870. However, The New Testament does not give a specific date or year for Jesus’ birth, so why do people celebrate it on the 25th? Centuries before Jesus’ time, early Europeans

celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. For example, in Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated a holiday called Yule from December 21st through January. They would set huge logs on fire and feast until the fire burned out, which could take up to twelve days. Meanwhile, in Rome, the Romans celebrated a holiday called Saturnalia – named after the Saturn, god of agriculture – that began during the week leading up to the winter solstice and continued for a full month. Feasts took place and people had a good time. Even after the establishment of Christianity, Easter was celebrated as its main holiday, not Christmas. It was only in the fourth century when church officials decided to institute the birth of Jesus as a holiday. Since nobody knew when Jesus was born, the present pope, Julius I, chose December 25th. The most popular reason as to why this date was chosen was so that the holiday could adopt and absorb the traditions of the Pagan Saturnalia Festival. Church leaders believed that this would increase the chances that Christmas would be popularly embraced. In doing so, they gave up the

they gave up the ability to dictate how it was celebrated. In the early 17th century, the holiday went on hiatus due to Oliver Cromwell’s rebellious activities in England. It returned when Charles II ascended the throne. Nonetheless, when the pilgrims and puritans came to America, they did not bring Christmas with them. After the American Revolution, Americans grew farther from English customs. When Washington Irving and Charles Dickens wrote The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Canyon, Gent. and A Christmas Carol, respectively, Christmas experienced a revival both in the United States and in Europe. It turned the originally raucous holiday into one that resembles today’s Christmas, with emphasis placed on children and family. The growing popularity of Christmas eventually led to its recognition as a federal holiday in the United States in 1870. Christmas has come a long way from its beginnings to how it is celebrated today, with many people considering it as their favorite holiday.

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideasby Arleen Garcia

This wonderful time of the year can either be very good or very bad. To those who waited until the last minute to buy Christmas gifts: hold on tight, because this is sure to be a tough ride, especially if these gifts are for a special loved one a gift exchange at school. Stress can really kick in and people might not have the

time to even think about gifts. Although it may get a little hectic, there’s no need to worry. Whether it’s handmade or store bought, here are some last minute gift ideas that will work their Christmas magic and make this the best Christmas gift ever.

Sweets - Sweets! A very good idea for a sweetheart in your life.

Stocking - Personalize a stocking and fill it with a special some ones favorite things. This will leave the receiver in a shock, and seem as if it took more time than usual.

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