IPL trophy a tick on my to-do list: Uthappa

June 5, 2014Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Sportsadmin

KKR opener is elated to have capped off a successful domestic season with the IPL trophy

Robin Uthappa has defied the law of averages. In a format that is more fickle than English weather, he strung 10 scores of 40-plus on the bounce, in Pepsi IPL 2014. The Kolkata Knight Riders opener was the single most important reason behind the team’s unbelievable jump from the near bottom of the table in the first phase of the tournament to them surging to the IPL crown.

With his 660 runs in the tournament at an average of 44 and a strike-rate of 137.78, Uthappa overtook the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Dwayne Smith to go home with the Orange Cap. After KKR’s thrilling three-wicket win in the final against KXIP, an elated and excited Uthappa narrated his joy in an interview with IPLT20.com.

Here are excerpts from his interview:

A perfect end to the fairytale?

Oh, absolutely! This is absolutely stunning! The whole feeling is just so surreal. For me, personally, this is the fourth cup in a year and so, wow! It doesn’t get better than this, does it? This has been such an amazing ride. We didn’t start off well, but there was always the belief that we can get our campaign back on track if we just take it one game at a time, and that is exactly what we did. Even today, we knew that on this ground we can chase down any score. We only had to keep up with the run-rate and keep ourselves in the game. Literally, everybody chipped in.

Where would you rate this in your career achievements?

I have set some goals for myself – a to-do list. But this year has been something else. The Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the Irani Trophy and now the IPL, all in one year! I never thought I’ll be able to do that. It’s amazing. This is a tick in another box.

10 consecutive 40-plus scores in the T20 format – it’s unreal!

I was very keen on making a meaningful contribution to the team’s cause and I am really happy to be able to do that, and many times, also carrying the team through from difficult situations. To keep pulling off the scores after the sixth or seventh one there was a bit of pressure. I kept reminding myself to forget about the past scores, just stay in the present, and play the ball on its merit. It all fell into place, and here we are!

Going back at the top of the order must have felt like homecoming.

Well, opening the batting is my bread and butter; that’s what I do for a living. It was great that the management showed faith in me and I am glad I lived up to their expectations. I am glad I lived up to my own expectations.

Good to have some runs from the captain as well and batting with him?

Absolutely! Gauti and I have always batted well opening the batting together. We’ve done that for India and have also played a lot of domestic cricket together, for India A. The understanding and the camaraderie between us is really good. We really egg each other on while batting, which is the most important thing when two batsmen are setting up a foundation for the team. Also, it’s very good to bat with a left-hander as that combination will always make things difficult for the opposition.

source: http://www.iplt20.com / Indian Premier League / Home> News> Features & Interviews / by Shirin Sadikot in Belgaum / June 02nd, 2014

Coog Escapade : India’s first trail run through hills, forests and waterfalls

June 4, 2014Sportsadmin

Mysore :

Nutrilite Coorg Escapade, India’s first trail run through hills, forests and waterfalls, conceptualised by Next Level Sports and Entertainment will be held on June 1 where running enthusiasts get a chance to test their mettle through hills, waterfalls, streams, coffee estates and the thick jungles of Coorg.

The Coorg Escapade, will be flagged off from Chelavara waterfalls. The trail is a scenic loop, which offers magnificent views of Coorg. The trail offers different elevations, making the run truly challenging. The lowest point is 950 metres and the highest is 1250 metres. The Run has three categories: 10Km Run, 2.5Km Fun Run and 10K Relay for corporates and families.

As part of this endeavour, the Coorg Escapade will not be using any plastic in the event, keep noise levels to a minimum, and no private vehicles will be allowed past the nearest town, Cheyandane. A shuttle service will transport participants and audience to and from the venue.

Participants and their families get to experience the rich cultural heritage of Coorg and interact with other runners during the bonfire dinner at the 250-year old Nadikerianda Aine Mane (The Ancestral Home).

First three winners will be awarded a cash prize of up to Rs. 1,80,000 along with gift vouchers.

The race Categories and starting time are as follows:

1. 10K Challenge – Anyone above the age of 15. – Start time – 7.15 am

2. 2.5 Fun Run –Anyone above the age of 12. – Start time – 11.30 am

3. 10K Inter Corporate Relay (2.5K X 4 members) – Start time –10.45 am

4. 10K Inter Family Relay (For Coorg Locals only) – Start time –10.45 am

Those interested to register for the Run may log on to www.thecoorgescapade.com. Registration fees starts from Rs. 350 onwards. Participants will have to report at the venue at least an hour before their run.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 30th, 2014

Sunny Leone feels like Queen in MTV Splitsvilla

June 4, 2014Arts, Culture & Entertainmentadmin

MTV Splitsvilla season 7 is soon going to start. The shooting is already taking place in hot Rajasthan. The hosts of the show will be sizzling Sunny Leone and handsome Nikhil Chinappa. Sunny Leone is happy to be a part of this show and recently she tweeted –

Indeed in this picture, both look like King & Queen. Nikhil also tweeted a picture of the Palace where the shooting is taking place-

According to the sources, Splitsvilla 7 will feature celebrity participants in the show unlike previous seasons. There will be seven male celebrities with 20 female participants. There are few names confirmed on the show which are Mr. Asia Mayank Pawar and Ashwini Kaul from season 6. Popular TV actors like Ayaz Ahmed who has debuted as a contestant in MTV’s show Roadies, later did several shows and got his fame as a gangster Raghu in Life OK’s Do Dil Ek Jaan.

Shravan Reddy who was last seen in Bindass’ Yeh Hai Aashiqui, then it is Abhishek Malik who has won Mr. Delhi title in 2009 did several shows and last seen in the Zee TV’s show Punar Vivaah Ek Nayi Umeed in double role as an antagonist. Rishab Sinha who got his fame in the recent released movie Kaanchi and was loved as Ayaan in Qubool Hai.

Well, this season looks pretty exciting. Let’s see whether this time it will be as Hot as Hell?

source: http://www.pinkvilla.com / PinkVilla / Home> Bollywood / by Varnica / May 30th, 2014

Uthappa recalled for ODI series in Bangladesh

June 3, 2014Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Sportsadmin

Suresh Raina will captain the side in the absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli

Robin Uthappa made a comeback to the India ODI squad

Robin Uthappa was recalled to the Indian team on Wednesday (May 28) for the three-match One-Day International series in Bangladesh, beginning in Mirpur on June 15.

In the absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli, both of who have been rested keeping in mind the hectic season ahead, Suresh Raina has been named captain of the side.

The 15-man squad wears a vastly different look from the one that visited the same part of the world for the Asia Cup in February-March. Raina, who was dropped for that tournament, and Uthappa lead those making their comebacks.

Uthappa made a case for himself with ten straight 40-plus scores in IPL 7 for Kolkata Knight Riders, on the back of a stellar domestic season.

Others that have made it in to the side are Manoj Tiwary, Kedar Jadhav, Akshar Patel, Parveez Rasool, Wriddhiman Saha, R Vinay Kumar and Mohit Sharma, all of who have been impressive at various stages of the 2014 season of the IPL.

Rested from the Asia Cup squad, apart from Dhoni and Kohli are Shikhar Dhawan, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Varun Aaron and Ishwar Pandey.

Squad for ODI series in Bangladesh: Suresh Raina (capt), Robin Uthappa, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ambati Rayudu, Manoj Tiwary, Kedar Jadhav, Wriddhiman Saha, Parveez Rasool, Akshar Patel, R Vinay Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Stuart Binny, Mohit Sharma, Amit Mishra.

source: http://www.icc-cricket.com / International Cricket Council / Home> News / May 28th, 2014

A Friendly Solitude

June 3, 2014About Kodagu / Coorg, Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Green Initiatives / Environment, Natureadmin

Kodaimelanadu or Kodagu or Coorg is an hour-long drive from Mysore along winding roads that take you through a collage of colours which explode into shades of greens, browns and yellows. As you squint through the green fabric, plantations of coffee, cardamom and pepper speed by, merging with larger forestscape. The hiss of the tyres accentuate the haunting solitude of the journey; no wonder Coorg is called the Scotland of the East.

Much of Coorg is about coffee and a fair amount of cardamom and pepper. Siddapur district seemed a tree-shadowed coffee estate, dotted with contradictions—a few market places, seedy bars, pork shops and elegant vegetable displays. As we travelled, we grew wiser about coffee: its history, its clandestine entry into India, and the difference between arabica and robusta. The British brought coffee to Coorg. The first estate was established way back in 1850s by an Englishman, John Frawler.

Coorg seems to be made for introverts, there is an overwhelming feeling of seclusion, where from a distance you can spot a coffee pod, but it is difficult to spot your immediate neighbour. It is an immense aviary, and home to nearly a quarter of the bird population of Karnataka. The tour guide seemed to be Coorgi Salim Ali; he knew the names of each and every bird. At times he even imitated their calls perfectly. Every hilly region has at least one well known waterfall, and in Coorg it is Abbey Falls that plunges down, separating some coffee and spice estates to join the river Kaveri. An army of clouds envelope the hill. The walk is enough to give anyone an appettite for the singular flavours of Kodava food. The central piece of Kodava cuisine is meat and rice. I tried the irresistible Pandi curry, a subtle pork dish, cooked well by adding a local fruit, Kanchampali. Dry spices are roasted before grounding them, giving a toasty flavour to the thick curry.

As night falls, the highlands of Kodagu become a magical place. The moon shines brightly and the trees are laden with millions of fireflies, as if decked up for some fat Indian wedding.

In the morning, the mist-laden verdant hills awaited in silence. The Dubare reserve encompasses 50,000 acres and is home to the elephants of the Western Ghats. Majestic rosewood, teak and other hardwood tree species stand around like sentinels. Giant parasitic vines are swathed around large banyans and other trees in a macabre bond. As Hansel and Gretel would’ve felt, the forest kept getting thicker and more enchanting. Below, the river Kaveri, flowed unmindful of the inter-state disputes. Grabbing a coracle, drifting on the green waters and gauging the moods of the river and the pristine surroundings is one way to experience Coorg.

Local myth says the invincible Coorgis descended from Alexander’s Macedonians. “Neither Tipu Sulatan, nor the British could conquer it,” said the guide. The place has a long history of war; the Madikeri fort is a living testimony to that. Built as a mud fort by Mudduraja in the 17th century, it was later rebuilt in granite by Tipu Sultan who renamed the site Jaffarabad. In the north-east corner at the entrance stand two life-size statues of elephants. A church stands in the south-east corner. The fort also houses a prison.

Among the other architectural treasures of Coorg is the Omkareshwara temple built by King Lingaraja in 1820, in a mosque-like style, with an impressive central dome and four minarets, which are surrounded by Basavas, or sacred bulls. On the top of the dome sits a gilded ball with a weathercock. The Raja’s seat is a small pavilion in a garden, offering a view of the green valley below, where it is said the kings of Coorg spent evenings with their consorts. From there, they would’ve seen the melting sun, parrot-green fields and the mountains sleeping in the mist as if time had dawdled here, mesmerised by the languid beauty of Kodagu.

To Reach: Madikeri is the nearest bus station. There are frequent buses from Mysore, Mangalore and Bangalore to Coorg.

To Stay: For luxury, the Orange Country Inn. For an authentic Coorg experience, try a planation home stay.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> LifeStyle> Travel / by Aakash Mehrotra / May 29th, 2014

Avika Gor’s ” Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki” shooting at Coorg

June 2, 2014Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Natureadmin

Uyyala Jampala fame Avika Gor is acting in a film titled “Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki”. Naga Shaurya is the lead actor in this film.

The film is being shot at Coorg now and a melody song, choreographed by Shekar master, has been shot on Avika Gor and Naga Shaurya recently. Giridhar Mamidipally, the producer of the movie, said that the next schedule starts on May 31st at Hyderabad.

Rao Ramesh, Sr. Naresh, Anitha Chowdary, Vennela Kishore, Sapthagiri, Satyam Rajesh etc played the key roles in the film. Nandyala Ravi is making his debut as the director with this film. K.M.Radhakrishna is the music director.

source: http://www.indiaglitz.com / IndiaGlitz / Home> India Glitz Telugu / Friday – May 23rd, 2014

Doha: Ashwini Nachappa attends Tipu Sultan cricket tourney final

June 2, 2014Sports, World Opinionadmin

Doha :

The very first cricket tournament ‘Tipu Sultan Cricket Cup 2014’ organized by Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA) at old Ideal Indian School playground was won by Coorg Charges Cricket team with a thrilling finish.

The colourful closing ceremony which was held on Thursday May 22 was witnessed by a huge enthusiastic crowd. The special guest was Indian athlete and Arjuna Awardee Ashwini Nachappa who came all the way from India.

The function started with the recitation of the verses of the Quran by Ahmad Shakir, followed by the rendition of the Qatar and Indian national anthems. KMCA which focuses more on special needs donated funds to a charity, which was handed over by the guest of honour Ashwini Nachappa to the special needs head of KMCA M Iqbal Manna.

President of KMCA Niyaz Ahmed welcomed the gathering. Chief guest of the finals Azim Abbas addressed the gathering and appreciated KMCA for organizing the first-of-its-kind cricket tournament in Qatar. Ashfaq introduced Ashwini Nachappa, who was then felicitated by KMCA and later jointly by Karnataka Sangha Qatar, Tulu Koota Qatar, Bunts Qatar, MCC, SKMWA and Qatar Billawas. Ravi Shetty, president of Bunts Qatar also spoke on this occasion.

Addressing the gathering the Arjuna Award winner Ashwini Nachappa congratulated KMCA on a well-organized sports event and said it has brought all communities and Karnataka-based organizations on one platform. She thanked KMCA for giving her an opportunity to attend such a remarkable event.

The prizes for runners-up KMCA and champions Coorg Charges were then distributed by chief guest Azim Abbas, guest of honour Ashwini Nachappa, presidents of Karnataka-based forums and KMCA former committee members. M Iqbal Manna proposed the vote of thanks.

The MCs of the event were Munjunath, Saquib Raza Khan and Saeed Assadi. The event was co-ordinated by Milan Arun and Arun Kumar. The commentators Habibul Nabi and Ijaz entertained the crowd with live updates. Match umpires were Dr Sanjay and Imthiyaz, and scorers were Amjad and Anand. The music was managed by Anil and Krish.

The crowd was thrilled to witness the grand procession welcoming the replica of Tipu Sultan along with the guests in an open motorcade to the playing arena in a unique style.

Earlier in the opening ceremony on Tuesday May 20, the blind athlete from Karnataka Shaavad was the guest of honour. M I Farid was the chief guest. President Niyaz Ahmed welcomed the gathering. Saquib Raza Khan and Manjunath were the MCs. KMCA and all Karnataka-based forums felicitated the athlete while Ibraz Khan, the general secretary proposed the vote of thanks.

Imran of Coorg Charges won the man of the match award, Rauf, best batsman of the tournament, while Imran was adjudged best bowler and man of the tournament.

Champions Coorg Charges team: Khader (captain) Anil, Parvez, Rauf, Nasir, Nazeer, Zamir, Imran, Zahir, Shakeel and Jaleel.

Runners-up KMCA team: Shahid (captain) Mubin, Sandeep, Sameer, Mehfooz, Waheed, Farooq, Arif, Nisar, Anis, Irfan.

Coorg Charges scored 130 runs losing 6 wickets in 12 overs while KMCA lost early wickets and ended up with just 69 runs, losing all wickets in 11.3 overs.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld.com / Home> Top Stories / Report by Iqbal Manna / Doha (Qatar) – Friday, May 3rd, 2014

BAI announces Rs.40 lakh cash prize for Uber Cup team

May 31, 2014Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Sportsadmin

New Delhi :

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs. 40 lakh for the women’s team that created history by winning the maiden bronze medal in the just concluded Uber Cup.

It was the first podium finish by India in the prestigious biennial event by qualifying for the semifinals where they lost to silver medallists Japan. China defended their title successfully by clinching the gold Saturday.

“The women’s team has made us proud with the way they played last week. The BAI is providing the best facilities to the players to perform on the international stage and the cash prize is just a part of our commitment towards the players,” BAI president Akhilesh Das Gupta said.

The chief architects of India’s performance — captain Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa — will receive cash rewards of Rs.5 lakh each while the remaining amount will be distributed among the other players and staff members.

The BAI also announced a separate Rs.10 lakh reward for chief coach Pullela Gopichand for being honoured with the Padma Bhushan earlier in the year by the Indian government.

Meanwhile, Das Gupta also rubbished reports about the possible appointment of Danish legend Morten Frost as the coach of the Indian team adding that he had full faith in former All-England champion Gopichand.

“Gopichand has been doing a fantastic job as head coach and we have full faith in his abilities to take India ahead on the international scene. The BAI is only looking for a specialised doubles coach which has been a weak link for the country in team events,” said the president.

“However, we haven’t zeroed down on any specific names for the same. Whosoever is appointed, will be working directly under head coach Gopichand.”

source:http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> Sports> Badminton / IANS / May 27th, 2014

The story of the Coorg Education Fund and its mission

May 30, 2014About Kodagu / Coorg, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Leaders, Records, Alladmin

VISIONARIES: This group of 10 got together in 1863 and contributed and collected Rs. 7,305, to start the Kodava Education Endowment Fund./ by Special Arrangement / The Hindu

For a small agricultural community of approximately one hundred thousand, the Kodavas have added to India’s cultural and ethnic diversity through the uniqueness of their dress, customs, rituals, festivals, language and so on. Even more significant is the contribution of individual Kodavas to public life. They include a Field Marshal, a Chief of the Army Staff, a number of Generals, Air Marshals and senior naval officers. There have been Governors, Ministers, IFS and IAS officers, UN experts and Vice-Chancellors. They have brought credit to India in cricket, tennis, squash, athletics, and shuttle badminton as well. Rani Pooviah was part of the Cholamandal group of artists who pioneered the Madras Movement.

In this milieu, the work of the Coorg Education Fund (CEF) over a period of 150 years in the cause of education can only be described as an awesome activity initiated with remarkable foresight.

To better understand the value of the CEF it is necessary to place it in context. Coorg, or Kodagu as it is called, is today a district of Karnataka. It was ruled by local Rajas and came under British rule in 1834. Writing in Blackwoods Magazine in 1922, Hilton Brown of the Indian Civil Service, District Magistrate of Coorg, wrote of the identity of the Coorgs (now called Kodavas): “That is the standing riddle of South India ethnologists … barring all ethnology and arguing from common sense one would call Coorgs a separate people … they are a community of people whose customs, ceremonies, from birth to death, festivals, dress, language are quite different from those of other communities among Hindus.”

A survey done between 1815 and 1817 by Lt. Connor found that Coorgs were “addicted to husbandry, their only education consists in acquiring a practical knowledge of it.” It made the unflattering observation that they were an “unlettered and unaltered race.”

With the starting of an Anglo-Vernacular school and another in Kannada in 1835, the first steps towards introducing formal education were on. Subsequently more schools were opened. However, the mere opening of schools did not meet the objective of educating the community, as only children from affluent families could access them. Many bright children fell by the wayside due to lack of financial resources. To address this lacuna, a group of far-sighted and philanthropic elders of the community got together and sowed the seeds that grew into the CEF.

The credit for identifying the need to provide financial assistance to deserving children and encouraging them to enrol in educational institutions goes to Rev. Richter, the first Principal of the Mercara High School. He persuaded the British authorities to grant land that could be used to raise resources to provide financial assistance.

An extent of 150 acres was gifted, on which a coffee plantation was established in 1863. The income was used to provide student scholarships. Revenue from the estate was used to create the Mercara High School Endowment Education Fund. Separately, a group of 10 visionaries from the community got together with the idea of providing financial aid to needy students. Meeting in 1863, they made individual contributions and collected a princely sum of Rs. 7,305 which was used to establish the Kodava Education Endowment Fund. It now has a corpus of close to Rs.3 crore. They included Cheppudira Subbiah and Mathanda Appachanna.

In 1916, the two funds were merged and it became the Kodava Education Fund. It was administered by the Commissioner of Coorg assisted by eminent Kodavas. In 1954, the corpus was handed over to a committee comprising Kodavas. Thus was born the CEF. Its first president was Kodira T. Uthappa.

The CEF represents foresight and service rendered silently over the years, helping many a Kodava to blossom and contribute to society.

One of the beneficiaries of the fund was Pemanda Monappa, the father of the author. He was selected to join the police force under the British and was a well-known officer, also during the post-Independence period.

As a tribute to and recognition of the value of committed public service and integrity, this author has established a scholarship at Cambridge University in his name. Applicants should not have crossed 25 years. It is available for study leading to a Master’s in English literature, physical sciences, biological sciences (excluding medicine and veterinary science), economics, computer science, law, and technology. Details are at the Cambridge University website.

sonnabel@gmail.com

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Opinion> Open Page / by P. M. Belliappa / May 25th, 2014

Robin Uthappa shows he’s here to stay

May 29, 2014Sportsadmin

Kolkata Knight Riders’ opener has batted himself into contention for Indian team

Dubai:

Who will get to wear the Orange Cap for the top batsman when the Indian Premier League (IPL) season gets over? With Kolkata Knight Riders’ Robin Uthappa consistently scoring well, it’s now a two-horse race between him and Kings XI Punjab’s Glenn Maxwell, who had the early headstart.

Uthappa’s unbeaten 83 against Royal Challengers Bangalore put him ahead of Maxwell by 39 runs (as of Thursday). Maxwell has notched some big scores but Uthappa’s forte has been his consistency. In his last eight innings, Uthappa’s lowest score is 40.

The KKR batsman’s consistency since stepping into the opener’s role has been a major factor behind his team’s revival, who have now won six matches on the trot to make the play-offs.

It was former Indian Test player Pravin Amre, Uthappa’s batting coach, who instilled the confidence in him to outshine Maxwell, who started off with a string of huge scores during the UAE leg of the tournament. Amre told Uthappa to always aim to bat until the 18th over and, each time he did, he ended with a good score. Interestingly, by the seventh or eighth overs, he has been on song — producing a wide array of cricketing shots.

Uthappa has been training with Amre since 2012 and made Mumbai his base for cricketing reasons. Apart from scoring heavily in the domestic circuit for Karnataka, Uthappa followed Amre’s advice in the Twenty20 format — strengthening his basics — and it’s showing in this IPL.

It was way back in April 2006 that Uthappa made his One-Day International debut with a knock of 86, but has not often lived up to his promise in the years since. He also played a pivotal role in India’s victory in the 2007 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 Cup.

After playing in the 2008 Asia Cup final, he never got selected for one-day matches. He also played his last Test match against South Africa at Johannesburg in 2012. Uthappa continued to perform impressively in the IPL for Pune Warriors, who bought him for $2.1 million (Dh7.71 million), becoming the second most expensive player in the 2011 auction.
During the fifth and sixth editions of the IPL, he scored over 400 runs for Pune despite his team’s unimpressive performance. However, with his classy and consistent show as an opener in the seventh edition, a recall to the Indian team suddenly does not look that far away.

FIXTURES, STATISTICS
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings
2.30 pm UAE start in Bangalore.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
6.30 pm in Kolkata.
Live telecast on OSN Sports HD Cricket

UTHAPPA IN LAST 8 INNINGS
83n.o. vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
67 vs Chennai Super Kings
40 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
80 vs Mumbai Indians
46 vs Kings XI Punjab
47 vs Delhi Daredevils
65 vs Rajasthan Royals
47 vs Chennai Super Kings

source: http://www.gulfnews.com / Gulf News / Home> IPL / by K.R. Nayar, Chief Cricket Writer / May 23rd, 2014

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