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Runners Get Ready Memorial Hermann Greater Heights offers tips to avoid injury Memorial Hermann Greater Heights For The Leader It’s spring, and more Houstonians are going outside to run. Because running can put a lot of stress on the knees, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital encourages runners to stretch and strengthen their muscles to avoid injury. The most common knee injury among runners is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or runner’s knee. This condition causes pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap. PFPS generally occurs because of overuse and muscle imbalance, but sometimes it results from a misalignment of the kneecap. “Running puts repetitive trauma on the knees as they feel the load of three to four times one’s body weight,” said Raj Shani, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital and the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute. “The good news with PFPS is that there is no cartilage damage, and it is treatable.” Focus on Stretching and Strengthening Muscles Treatment during the early stages of PFPS includes rest, ice and anti-
inflammatory medication. Dr. Shani suggests mixing up running with other activities like swimming or biking to rest the knees. “There also needs to be a focus on strengthening the quadriceps, stretching hamstrings and loosening the iliotibial (IT) bands that connect the knee and hip,” said Dr. Shani. “Tight IT bands put excess pressure on the kneecap and, over time, can cause knee pain.” Basic exercises like straight leg lifts and calf pumps can strengthen the quads and hamstrings. Other important exercises include lunges and squats. In addition, heel drops can strengthen the vastus medialis muscle on the front inside of the quads. Although it’s common to take a wait-and-see attitude when resting from knee pain, Dr. Shani urges runners to get their injury checked out sooner rather than later. “Sometimes patients try to rest and put ice on the injury thinking it’s PFPS,” said Dr. Shani. “If the pain is caused by something else, it’s better to get the pain checked out and know it’s nothing more serious.” Runner’s Knee Affects More Women than Men Because women have wider hips than men do, they are more predisposed to experience runner’s knee. That’s because the Q angle of a woman’s knee – the measurement
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age group in the 1500 meter and the long jump and 3rd in the 800 meter. “I like running because I challenge myself to fun faster each lap,” said Mattea. Challenging kids is just what coaches Darader Hunter and Tippy Tidwell wanted to do seven years ago when they founded Top Flight, which is described on their web site as a program to “provide youth with the basic skills, teamwork, physical fitness, personal development, leadership, and sportsmanship.” Hunter, whose 12-year old Aric is a member of the club, was looking to provide kids with some enjoyable structure. “It’s easy for them to get into trouble,” she said. “This is something worthwhile to occupy their time.” Coach Jerry Edwards played a lot of sports in his youth. He and wife Katherine started attending practices with their son Austin after
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MHMD Memorial Hermann Physician Network, Appoints New Physician-in-Chief Memorial Hermann Greater Heights For The Leader Memorial Hermann Health System announced today the appointment of Nishant “Shaun” Anand, MD, FACEP, as Physician-in-Chief for MHMD, the Memorial Hermann Physician Network, effective June 2016. Dr. Anand most recently served as Chief Medical Officer for Banner Health Network (BHN), a large physician and provider network based in Phoenix. In his new role, Dr. Anand will help lead MHMD - one of the largest physician organizations in the country, with more than 4,000 independent and employed physician members. He also joins the Memorial Hermann Accountable Care Organization (MHACO), recognized as the top-performing Medicare Shared Savings ACO in the country two years in a row. “With his physician leadership background and keen understanding of clinicallyintegrated care and population health management, Dr. Anand will be an asset on our executive team,” said Executive Vice President and CEO of MHMD and MHACO, Chris Lloyd. “He has an outstanding background with demonstrated results and success – including as a practicing physician. We look forward to him joining MHMD and the Memorial Hermann family.” With BHN, Dr. Anand managed the clinical integration initiatives for physician committees that were designed to address care quality across the entire continuum, from acute and post-acute care to telehealth and wellness. He achieved innovative contracts with payers including risk capitation, bundled payment,
Gait Analysis Can Help Refine Mechanics For runners with constant knee pain, a gait analysis can help analyze the mechanics of running. While running on a treadmill, video technology captures a runner’s movements from all sides. The video is then analyzed frame by frame. Pronation is the natural
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Autism from P. 1B Julian is a smart kid. He’s reading on a second grade level but often doesn’t retain what he’s read. His interests are singular. He loves video games, especially one called Five Nights at Freddie’s, which Emmons has been told has a large following among autistic people because it’s a game with repetition and they know what to expect. He loved his family’s Golden Retriever, who passed away, but hasn’t bonded with the new dog yet. Emmons thinks she should have gotten more of a look-alike dog. For the Madrids, there was another diagnosis to digest. Her second son, 2-year old Jacob has also received a preliminary diagnosis of ASD. “I was in denial because he was hitting some of the milestones and he wasn’t as severe in the spectrum as Julian,” said Emmons, who also has a nephew with the diagnosis. The family is currently slogging through the insurance
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hoops to get an appointment with a genetics specialist. And of course now, the therapy appointments have doubled. “This is our life right now,” said Emmons, who leans on teachers and family for support and encouragement, “But [getting help] when they are young is the most important so they can absorb and learn. Dealing with autism is difficult but at the same time a wonderful blessing. My children are so unique and special, I couldn’t imagine them any other way.” She says it bothers her when people say that her children “look normal” - “I love the au-
tism motto ‘different not less’ as it fits them perfectly,” she said. Emmons’ advice for other parents with ASD children is to educate and advocate. “Go find out as much as you can, especially when they are younger,” she said. “And fight to get the services that you need. Fight for their rights because they can’t.” For more information, visit https://www.autismspeaks. org/. Another reader, Biz Loeschman, said that friends of hers with kids on the spectrum, recommend: http://autism.sesamestreet.org/
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Area Health Inspections Below is a list of selected health inspections at businesses across The Leader area for the month of March. Wall/Ceiling not maintained in good repair. Violation 20-21.3(a)(1): Raw/prepared food removed from original containers/ packages/being stored in unclean/uncovered containers. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.22(a): Floors/floor covering not kept clean in food preparation area/food storage area/ dressing room/utensil-washing area/toilet room
77008 Golden Cafe Chinese Restaurant 1430 W. 19th St. Routine Inspection (March 19) Violations: 6 Violation 20-21.19(g): Hand washing sign/icon/ poster not posted or visible at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees. Violation 20-21.3(a)(1): Raw/prepared food removed from original containers/ packages/being stored in unclean/uncovered containers. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.25(b)(3): Ventilation filters not cleaned at sufficient frequencies to prevent accumulations. Violation 20-21.3(b)(10)b: Potentially hazardous/readyto-eat food opened/prepared/packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened/prepared” and “disposition date.” (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.21(b): Openings to the outside not protected against the entrance of insects by filling/ closing holes/gaps along (floors/walls/ceilings) tight fitting/self-closing doors. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.22(a): Floors/floor covering not kept clean in food preparation area/food storage area/ dressing room/utensil-washing area/toilet room
Tomas Bakery 1307 Yale St. Routine Inspection (March 12) Violations: 9 20-21.14(c)(2): Singleservice/single-use articles not handled/displayed/dispensed properly to prevent contaimination of surface which may come in contact with food/mouth of the user. 20-21.5(b)(1): Milk/milk products for drinking provided from a package exceeding one pint in capacity. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.21(b): Openings to the outside not protected against the entrance of insects by filling/ closing holes/gaps along (floors/walls/ceilings) tight fitting/self-closing doors. Violation 20-21.25(b)(3): Ventilation filters not cleaned at sufficient frequencies to prevent accumulations. Violation 20-21.19(g): Hand washing sign/icon/ poster not posted or visible at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees. Violation 20-21.23(a): Wall/Ceiling not kept clean. Violation 20-21.20(a)(3): Garbage/receptacles/waste handling units for refuse/recyclables stored outside not kept covered when not in actual use. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.10(a): Multiuse equipment/utensils not designed/constructed with safe materials, repaired with safe materials, not easily
Becks Prime 115 W. 19th St. Routine Inspection (March 16) Violations: 4 Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a food service manager’s certification. Violation 20-21.23(a):
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track because it is an individual sport, which improves strength and breathing. “It’s the individuals who get scholarships,” she said. Hunter said they tried Cross Country earlier this year but that it is probably best suited for older athletes. They also had a relay team but now focus on the individual races, long jump and shot put. “I just like helping the kids and watching their progress,” said Tidwell. Those interested are welcome to come see if they like it. The club has room for about 50 kids and currently has about 15 dedicated members. Coach Hunter recently applied for a grant from the J.J. Watt Foundation but missed out on it because they don’t fulfill the transportation criteria. “Maybe one day we will be able to get them from school and come do homework and practice until the parents pick them up,” she said. “I’d love to make it full.” For more information about how to join or support Top Flight visit: https://sites. google.com/site/topflightyouthtrackclub/home
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El Moreliano Meat Market 2012 West 34th St. Routine Inspections (March 31) Violations: 8 Violation 20-21.24(a): Not providing at least 50 foot candles of light to working surface where food, utensils or equipment are utilized. Violation 20-21.24(b)(1): No shielding/coating/shatter-resistant protection provided for artificial lighting located in: food is exposed/equipment washing/utensil washing line areas/equipment and utensil storage areas. Violation 20-21.18(d): Toilet room not provided with at least one covered waste receptacle. Violation 20-21.11(a)(7): Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as necessary to keep the
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5740 West Little York Rd. Compounds 281-547-0965 • Retail 281-447-7648 Toll Free 1-877-771-5238 Photo by Jonathan Garris Houghton’s Jewelers has been serving the community for over 30 years.
Inspections from P. 4B water generation/distribution system not sufficient to meet peak hot water demand throughout food establishment. Violation ‘20-21.5(a): Potentially hazardous food not kept at an internal temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time is not used as a public health control during display/service. 20-21.14(b)(1): Cleaned and sanitized utensils/equipment not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in a clean/dry location/stored in a manner to protect from contamination. Violation 20-21.14(d): Food equipment/utensils/single-service articles stored in toilet room/vestibule/garbage rooms/ mechanical room/under unshielded sewer line/under open stair wells/or other source of contamination. Violation 20-21.19(a): Hand-washing sink not accessible to employees at all times. Violation 20-21.5(f)(2): Dispensing utensils used only for non-potentially hazardous foods (such as ice) not stored in a clean, protected location. (Corrected on Site)
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Across 36 years of doing business in the community, Hazel Houghton says customers continue to remain loyal to her jewelry store, and with good reason. “The competition hasn’t shifted very much for us as the bigger chains don’t usually sell as high quality items as we do,” Houghton said. “They sell more expensive.” Houghton knows about the bigger chains firsthand – she and her mother had both worked for them in the beginning and they didn’t appreciate how some would mark the price up on jewelry, only to take half the price off and bill it as a deal to customers. “We thought to ourselves that we could do it better,”
Houghton said. “We can do a better job for our customers.” Now, the jeweler, located at 5386 West 34th Street , continues to offer quality jewelry and other services like watch repairs and buying and selling coins and gold for customers. Her son, Jay, became Hazel’s partner 10 years ago and said that he has helped pull in younger shoppers and has a great eye for selling and purchasing coins. “We haven’t seen big changes in the kinds of customers coming through the door, but we now have the grandchildren of original customers coming in along with their friends,” Houghton said. For help with your next jewelry purchase, call Hazel or Jay at 713-681-1125.
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equipment free of accumulation of dust/dirt/food particles/ other debris. Violation 20-21.19(g): Hand washing sign/icon/poster not posted or visible at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees. Violation 20-21.23(b): Ceilings not non-absorbent in: walkin refrigeration units/food preparation area/storage areas/ utensil and equipment washing areas/toilet rooms/vestibule. Violation 20-21.4(j)(2): Potentially hazardous foods being improperly thawed in water. Violation 20.21.2(a)(1): Food not protected from potential contamination by dust/dirt/unclean equipment/utensils/ coughs/sneezes/insects/rodents/flooding/drainage/dripping from condensation/overhead leakage/unnecessary handling/toxic materials. Carl’s Jr. 3011 Ella Blvd. Routine Inspection (March 4) Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a food service manager’s certification. Violation 20-21.19(b): Hand-washing sink not provided with cold water. Violation 20-21.17(a): Plumbing not installed/maintained properly. 20-21.3(a)(7): Bulk packaged food stored in warehouse less than 6 inches from walls/stored on the floor/stored on unapproved racks/in a manner that does not permit cleaning of the storage area. 20-21.14(c)(5): Single-service/single-use article for self-service by consumer not dispensed with original individual wrapper/approved dispenser.
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The sports. Saturday, April 9, 2016 • Page 7B
Panthers jump out to fast start the season
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Contributed photo It’s been a great year so far for the St. Pius X softball team and the coach expects good things to come.
St. Pius will look to sustain success entering district By Jonathan Valadez jvaladez@theleadernews.com The St. Pius X varsity softball team is off to a 14-4 start under rookie head coach Armando Tello. “We have a better record this year than we had at this point last season,” senior catcher Sabrina Salts said. The Panthers may not have started last season as strongly, but they still won district after winning a tiebreaker game against St. Agnes Academy. St. Pius made it to the semi-finals before they were eliminated from postseason play. Although SPX has won district three of the last five years, the Panthers have only made it to the finals once in that same span. This year, the Panthers hope to win another district championship and go even further under their first-year coach. “Between Baseball USA and Texas Sting Softball, I’ve had 34 years of coaching experience,” Tello said. “I was an assistant at St. Pius for five years before I got the job as head coach.” In preparation for a run at another district title, Tello has stressed the importance of repetition and has scheduled more exhibition games this season. We do drills where we’ll swing the bat 100 times, or we’ll make 100 catches, Tello said. Getting these players more repetition, and doing it correctly, is vital to our suc-
cess. According to several key players, the Panthers have really taken to Coach Tello’s style and look forward to continuing the success of seasons’ past. “Coach Tello pushes us more, and it’s more encouraging,” freshman centerfielder Haley Parks said. “He’s able to joke around with us, but when it’s game time, he gets very serious.” Parks, along with shortstop Abbey McGee, are two promising freshmen whom the team will rely on throughout the rest of the season, according to Tello. In the Panthers last game against O’Connell Preparatory on March 30, which they won 13-11, Parks hit her third grand slam of the year, and McGee also played an integral part in the victory, Tello said. While it is only their first year on the team, Parks and McGee both said that they felt no pressure playing on varsity, and they find the team to be very supportive. “Everyone is really good about it,” McGee said. “If you miss something, they’re just like ‘shake it off, it’s OK, you’ll get it next time.’” Despite the play from St. Pius’ freshmen, the team’s two senior captains, Salts and pitcher Claire Stringfellow, are the leaders for the Panthers. Although Salts transferred from Cy Lakes High School after her sophomore year, her and Stringfellow have played
varsity softball all four years they’ve been in high school. The duo also won all-state honors last year, and Stringfellow took home the district MVP award as well, according to Tello. The Panthers understand the pressure of trying to win back-to-back district championships but feel confident in the team, according to Salts and Stringfellow. “District is going to be more competitive,” Salts said. “We don’t want to say that we won last year and be done with it. There is definitely more of a want.” In SPX’s first district game on March 29, the Panthers dealt with the pressure as they defeated Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart 25-1. “Excellent Panther hitting and phenomenal pitching contributed to the win,” Tello said. St. Pius’ next game will also be their biggest district challenge as the Panthers take on rival St. Agnes at home on April 12. Last season, the Panthers won the season series 2-1. “I am most looking forward to playing St. Agnes,” Stringfellow said. “They are our biggest rivals and biggest competition.” Notes: Seniors Sabrina Salts and Claire Stringfellow have committed to play college softball at East Texas Baptist University and Colorado School of Mines, respectively.
NFL Robert Griffin III turns to LHN for offseason training By Jonathan Valadez jvaladez@theleadernews.com National Football League quarterback Robert Griffin III, who was recently acquired by the Cleveland Browns, spent the first part of his offseason by training and preparing for the upcoming season in Houston at Lutheran High North. “Robert was in Houston being trained, in regards to speed and strength, by James Cooper,” LHN athletic director Nathan Robbins said. “James trains at O Athletik on Shepherd and asked me if Robert and some other players could do their football specific workouts at Lutheran High North.” The partnership between Griffin and LHN came about because Cooper, who was teammates with Robbins at Lutheran High South, wanted an environment that would allow Griffin to focus solely on his training, Robbins said. Griffin started practicing at LHN in mid-February and completed his last drills on April 1. While Griffin was exercising at LHN, he and his coaches offered training and advice to the football and baseball teams, according to Robbins. “He emphasized the importance of applying the winning habits of athletics to academics and expressed the importance of marrying the two
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Directory of local female health service professionals. Dr. Stephanie Fulton Dr. Fulton is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her practice consists of obstetrics, gynecology, and cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal. She is a graduate of the University of Texas and completed residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center where she was a Chief Resident. Dr. Fulton volunteers as part of the health team ministry of her church. 1740 W. 27 St. Suite 301 • Houston, TX 77008 713-880-2727 www.fultonobgyn.com
Dr. Becky J. Fredrickson Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Dr. Fredrickson has been practicing ophthalmology for over 10 years. She routinely sees patients for diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. She specializes in surgical procedures including eyelid lifts, eyelid cysts, cataract, Botox and Juvederm, and pterygia. 1740 W. 27th St. Suite 180 • Houston, TX 77008 713-864-8652 www.northwesteye.net
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Dr. Amy Haase Dr. Amy Haase, a podiatrist with a medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. And is also a graduate of Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree. Being a mom has better helped her deal with child foot and ankle problems. She seeks to help patients using pain-free methods. 1740 W. 27th Suite 110 • Houston, TX 77008 713-862-3338 www.diagnosticfootspecialists.com
Dr. Attiya S. Khan Dr. Khan focuses on the prevention of heart disease through early diagnosis and provides the latest interventional techniques to treat coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. She is one of the few female interventional cardiologists in Houston available to perform emergency angioplasties and stents for patients who are experiencing a heart attack. 1631 North Loop West, Ste. 220 • Houston TX 77008 713-365-0786 www.nwcardiology.net
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Dr. Julia Kovacs Dr. Julia Kovacs has more than 20 years of experience practicing primary care and internal medicine in Houston. She focuses on preventive medicine and the management of chronic diseases including diabetes, thyroid disorders, HIV and hypertension, among others. She graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and did her internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Board Certified Internist 427 W. 20th St., Ste. 303 • Houston, TX 77008 713-231-1880 www.sjmcphysicians.com
Dr. Denise Zertuche completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2010. She has been practicing at TCP Heights since November 2014. Dr. Zertuche is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Zertuche is a compassionate pediatrician with special interest in infants, breastfeeding, asthma, and obesity. TCP Heights 2600 N. Loop West Suite 100 • Houston, TX 77092 713-869-1692 www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/heights
Dr. Dora E. Cantu Board Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Cantu has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years. She sees patients daily for ocular problems including glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. Her passion in cataract and pterygium surgery. Dr. Cantu has been recently named one of the Leader’s best ophthalmologist! 1740 W. 27th St. Suite 180 • Houston, TX 77008 713-864-8652 www.northwesteye.net
Dr. Alexandra Pellicena Dr. Pellicena is committed to providing state-of-the-art health care services in an environment where patients always come first. She is bilingual English-Spanish and an experienced doctor in women’s care. Her goal is to provide firstclass medical care that consistently surpasses patient’s expectations. 1919 North Loop West, Ste#215 • Houston, TX 77008 713-370-7325 www.drpellicenaobgyn.com
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Laser Hair Removal - About this popular cosmetic procedure or ethnic makeup. Multiple treatments spaced anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks apart are usually required to disable all of the actively growing hairs. Periodic maintenance may be needed to extend the periods of hair loss. Some hairs may react to the laser by initially growing excessively. Usually any new growth in the area is of the fine light variety.
By Dr. Stephanie Fulton For the Leader Laser Hair Removal involves the use of a pulsed light source to target the special cells that produce the hair follicles. The procedure was originally designed to treat dark hair on light skin, but more advanced technologies such as the use of diode or Yag like diode lasers have allowed this procedure to be available to people with darker skin or naturally pigmented skin. Hair that is in the active phase of growth is targeted. Benefits:
• No razor bumps • No acne-like skin breakouts after hair removal • Permanent hair reduction • Speed of removal of hair Risks: Rarely laser treatment can cause blistering, superficial burns, scarring, or pigment changes. Careful preparation and a thorough medical history and treatment by a properly trained technician or a physician would make this unlikely.
Dr. Stephanie Fulton Consultation: At an initial consultation the medical history medication and supplement history is reviewed. The goals of treatment are also discussed. Expectations and potential outcomes are reviewed. A test treatment after a physical examination of the desired area is carried out. After an observation period to look for adverse reactions and satisfactory response to the laser, the desired area is treated. Results: The results of laser hair removal vary greatly depending on many factors such as age, the area of body being treated, hormones levels,
Preparation: Plucking, waxing, electrolysis should be avoided for several weeks before laser hair treatment. Shaving is acceptable because it will maintain the hair root that the laser targets. Tanning beds before laser treatment for at least 2 weeks should also be avoided and sunscreen should be used on the treated area for approximately 6 weeks after treatment. Treatment: The laser treatment feels like a quick snap of an elastic band to the skin. A cooling gel or a cooling device is used to reduce any sensation of heat to the affected area. There may be some temporary redness after treatment. After treatment, cooling sprays or
Laser Hair Removall is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the US today.
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Cost: The cost of the procedure varies greatly depending on the area treated and the facility performing the procedure. A single session for maintenance could be less than $100 to a few thousands for a total body package with several sessions.
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