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@CycloneFanatic Publisher. @712MediaCo President. Media geek creating content for @IowaEverywhere .

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Joined March 2009
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@ChrisMWilliams
Chris Williams
3 years
The Mormons vs. Catholics in Sin City. Glorious.
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5 years
2019: The year the state of Iowa came together to force Nebraksa to play a game on FOX Business. That’s what I will remember most about today.
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3 years
That win was for all of the old school Clones who sat through more bad football than a guy my age can even comprehend. Bless you and your loyalty!
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1 year
Big 12 champs: Iowa State Big 10 champs: Iowa Missouri Valley champs: Drake We have the best women’s basketball state in America, folks.
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5 years
Aaron Rodgers loves Allen Lazard.
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2 years
Has anybody else been paying attention to Russia / Ukraine and thinking about how entitled we look in America bitching at each other the way do on a daily basis? We live in the greatest country in the world but sure don’t act like it.
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5 years
At 4 o’clock today, I didn’t think there was anything in the world that could unite Cyclone and Hawkeye fans. I could not have been more wrong.
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2 years
Reporter to Tyrese Hunter: “Did Wisconsin recruit you?” Tyrese: “No sir.” Sunday will be fun.
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3 years
Guy called into Cyclone Reaction. 53 year Cyclone season ticket holder. Said, “This might be my last season too as I’m battling cancer.” He was so happy. Shitty year 2020 has been for all. But Iowa State football has brought joy to so many, including that gentleman. #perspective
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2 years
Hilton Coliseum giving Iowa State players a standing ovation after today’s five-point loss to No. 1 Baylor.
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6 years
Amazing gesture from Texas Tech.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders
6 years
To everyone in the @CycloneATH family, and the loved ones of Celia Barquin Arozamena, our hearts are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
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3 years
This never happens. I am speechless. I love you guys.
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2 years
The man of the hour, ⁦ @charliekolar_
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1 year
Considering everything that went down over the last year ... This is a powerful photo that @JacquelineCord snapped on Tuesday night.
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5 years
Nebraska fans keep chanting “Iowa sucks” on @CollegeGameDay . Actually, Iowa has won 5 of 6 against you guys. So I guess that means you suck.
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5 months
“Snowmageddon” is one that Iowa State fans will be talking about decades from now. Some mind-blowing facts from the 42-35 victory over Kansas State … — Iowa State only ran two plays in Kansas State territory all night, while scoring 42 points, its second-highest scoring output…
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3 years
Campbell: "This is the greatest team in Iowa State football history. These seniors, they trailblazed a trail that had never been blazed."
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3 years
Just watched Matt Campbell wait and handshake/hug nearly every player on his team prior to the tunnel to the locker room. Those guys are heartbroken but the journey is not over. ISU in strong play for a Fiesta Bowl berth.
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2 years
Otz chokes up … “It’s pretty special. It’s pretty cool. I love this place. I love being here. I don’t know how I can be any luckier."
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Chris Williams
3 years
Stop being dicks to each other for five seconds and realize how cool it is for our state that @CollegeGameDay finds the #CyHawk rivalry awesome enough to showcase it two years in a row (obvoiusly minus 2020 covid year). Ok. Now you can be dicks to each other some more.
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7 years
Naz honors his fallen friend
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5 years
4 years. 2 Big 12 Tournament titles. Three NCAA Tournaments. I appreciate fans & opinions of all kinds. I love passion. But if you were one of the guys tweeting 2 weeks ago that you wanted this guy fired, I am so glad that he proved you wrong. The #Cyclones were awesome in KC.
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3 years
Iowa game today: Not sure I can recall a football game where the crowd single-handidly created so many penalties. Kinnick was on fire. And Penn State just got another false getting on the plane! Congrats to Hawkeye friends!
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1 month
One coach in Iowa State history has led the program to two Sweet 16’s. His name is TJ Otzelberger.
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Chris Williams
3 years
My six year old woke up today in tears. She was worried about the players on the Cyclone team feeling sad today. The best freaking kid. An amazing heart.
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1 year
Listen, Caitlin is a hot head. We all know this. We've seen her do hundreds of worse things than that over the years and not get a T. But Mulkey has been running around like a damn mad woman all day and nothing.
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5 years
Look who I bumped into, and look how popular he still is.
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1 month
TJ Otzelberger on his love for Iowa State:
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Chris Williams
5 years
Bob Huggins and West Virginia just walked into the Iowa State team hotel lobby. Probably 50-60 Cyclone fans cheered for them to congratulate the Mountaineers on the season. Pretty neat.
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3 months
Iowa State’s student section all has phones out filming KU’s huddle during first time out.
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Kirk Herbstreit on @CollegeGameDay : “Is it just me or do you want to play for Matt Campbell? He is just refreshing."
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Chris Williams
2 years
Anybody else have a bit of a bitter-sweet feeling right now? This is fun to watch but we all know it’s the end of an era for an incredible group of players. The best ever to do it in Ames. #Cyclones
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5 years
I am the most blessed man alive. I want to introduce you all to Elyse Patricia,who was born at 3 a.m. She already loves ⁦ @CycloneWBB ⁩ & big sister adores her. My wife was as solid as Earnhardt on the final lap at Bristol. She is my ❤️ & soul. I am numb with love. #GirlDad
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3 years
This is the first time in school history that Iowa State has been alone in first place in conference play at the end of the regular season. #Cyclones
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Chris Williams
3 years
To recap: Both Brock Purdy and Mike Rose stated that they are coming bakc for their senior seasons after tonight’s game.
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3 years
I have been doing this Cyclone thing for 16 years now. I have never worked with a better person than @CoachProhm . I wish him absolutely nothing but the best in the future. Nobody wanted to see this day come. The last month has been gutwrenching.
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Chris Williams
1 year
Tyrese Hunter being introduced in Hilton, with Monopoly money flying throughout the student section.
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Chris Williams
1 year
Brock's success gives me so much pride as a longtime Iowa State guy. He represents everything you want your tribe to be. It is just so cool.
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1 year
Purdy vs. Burrow to the Super Bowl. Calling it now. One was born drinking Ames tap water. The other injected it into his soul for four years.
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4 years
I am so numb right now with so many people to thank. I can’t thank you all in one tweet but will reach out individually. But to our listeners, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You did this for us. And we are eternally grateful.
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Chris Williams
3 years
We are all laughing now. But the guys were right. That might be the single worst call in the history of the sport. I’m dead serious.
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Timothy Burke
3 years
As called on Iowa State radio:
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1 year
Locally, FOX has shit-canned the 49ers / Bucs game because Brock Purdy is beating Tom Brady's ass too badly.
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2 years
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2 months
The most impressive thing to me about this Iowa State men's basketball team is how engaged every member of the roster is at all times. It’s one of the best benches I have ever seen in sports. Take a guy like Demarion Watson as an example. When he arrived on campus, veterans…
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4 years
Xavier Foster commits to Iowa State.
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5 years
Damn unprofessional West Virginia fans
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Iowa State is now 6-0 in Big 12 Tournament championship games.
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5 years
Kyle Kempt checks in to take the final knee. Appropriate.
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5 years
All mens teams in the state have been eliminated. If you’re not already, I’d highly encourage you all to turn your attention to the Iowa and Iowa State women. Both teams are very capable of making deep runs and are very fun to watch.
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4 months
Two Juicy Wiggles in one sporting event - to my knowledge - has never happened before. This is a historic Iowa State moment.
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5 years
Eric Church is probably my favorite artist of all-time. He’s the @CollegeGameDay guest picker in Ames. Busch Light guy is here. Clones and Hawks. Pinch me.
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2 years
Conditt: “It was a special run. We didn’t know wins/losses. We just wanted to play hard and bring pride to Iowa State.” #Cyclones
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Chris Williams
5 years
No caption necessary (Photo by USA Today)
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5 years
Iowa State fans are the best. Team has been playing like crap. Weather is horrible. Semi-meaningless game, really. Place is packed and energized. Never change, #Cyclones .
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Chris Williams
1 month
I caught up with Omaha Biliew after the game. Pretty neat kid. Stayed engaged and has had a positive attitude the whole season. Gave Iowa State great minutes tonight.
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Chris Williams
5 years
😍😍😍
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6 years
Campbell: “The standard has been raised in Ames, Iowa.”
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5 years
We’ll have a few weeks to hash out what Iowa State did wrong today but let’s all take a minute to tip our caps to Drake. Those guys played with a ton of heart & earned a ton of respect today. Well done, Bulldogs. Final: Iowa State 27, Drake 24
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8 months
My gift to the state of Iowa. The legend has spoken. #CycloneState
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3 years
Breece Hall is the BIg 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
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2 years
Little Tyrese Hunter from Milwaukee is now a grown ass man.
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5 years
My dude @GeorgesNiang20 should be the celebrity picker for @CollegeGameDay . ISU doesn’t have many celebs. We are who we are and that’s ok. Nobody represents Iowa State better than Niang and he is Mr. CyHawk. Easy answer here IMO.
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That's 4 Sweet Sixteens in 10 years for Cyclones men's basketball.
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1 year
Think these two fellas are glad they came to Iowa State right now?
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3 years
Wow. Iowa State jumps to No. 7 in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings.
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4 years
Add Ryan Newman to the endless names of drivers who Dale Earnhardt saved. The Intimidator kicked ass on the track but one could argue his greatest legacy is the safety enhancements that came around because of his tragic death. (Photo by USA Today Sports)
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2 years
Standing O for ⁦ @AllenLazard ⁩, who is in attendance this evening.
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Chris Williams
5 years
This picture brightens my soul.
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Luke Meredith
5 years
This picture of the Campbell/Rhule handshake is EVERYTHING Iowa State beats Baylor 28-14, 5th straight win:
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3 years
FWIW: I am hearing that if Iowa State and Iowa both look good in week one, there is a very strong chance that @CollegeGameDay will be in Ames on Sept. 11.
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3 years
Arizona RB chooses ISU over Iowa.
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Matt Campbell and his staff have gotten Iowa State football to a level I didn’t think was possible just five years ago. Disappointing game. Disappointing season. Nobody is above criticsm. But some of the stuff in my feed right now is just ridiculous.
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5 years
TWITTER: Do your thing!!! We need 50K retweets to get Busch Guy to #CollegeAmesDay
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5 years
Anybody else get annoyed by how when you at the gas pump you have to press like 16 buttons just to fuel up? Enough with the questions!
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3 years
Campbell: "I didn’t get into this profession to be somebody. I got into this profession to do something.” … on staying in Ames.
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4 years
The Iowa State men’s basketball is STILL your reighning, defending, Big 12 Tournament champions. The Iowa State women’s (presumably) final game of the season was a win over No. 2 Baylor. Great time to be a Cyclone.
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6 years
David Montgomery ran for more yards (189) than West Virginia had total as a team (152).
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2 years
Classy stuff from @JordanBo_3 after a tough game. What it’s all about. 👏 Thanks to @ChadLeistikow for sharing. 🤜🏻
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The worst part of this Pac-12 demise story is watching all of the hypocrites who cheered on the demise of the Big 12 for a decade complain about how realignment is NOW bad for the sport
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Chris Williams
1 year
This will never not be repulsive to me. I don’t give a shit how much money you make or where you are the football coach, this is garbage.
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1 year
“Don’t f***ing touch me again, motherf***er!” -Steve Sarkisian to random Alamo Bowl employee.
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That’s Brock Purdy, folks. The Energizer Bunny never stops. Until it does. Competes like crazy. One hell of a career. 👏
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2 years
I said this a lot last week. You can be disappointed in a disappointing season. Totally rational and normal for fans. Hell, I’m right there with you. But you can also be happy with where the program is now and grateful for those who put it in this position. Both can be true.
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Lifetime contract.
@cyclonefanatic
CycloneFanatic.com
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T.J. Otzelberger's statement on accusations of cheating during the Kansas State game:
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2 years
Still here Jon?
@jontificate
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2 years
Bohannon blowing kisses to the crowd after that three, and I am here for it
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4 years
IF ISU goes to Orlando, fans shouldn’t feel bad about it. You are the reason this is happening. You are the reason why ISU was a job Campbell not only wanted in first place, but why he's chosen to stay. YOU have watched bad football for a long time & stayed loyal, forever true.
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2 years
Blue collar boy beating the piss out of trust fund baby.
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Chris Williams
1 year
That was a phenomenal basketball game. Iowa’s game plan was brilliant. Clark was incredible. Words don’t really do her NCAA Tournament run justice. They won in a way I didn’t think was possible. Really quality sports theater.
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Chris Williams
4 years
Great win. You deserve it, Cyclone Nation.
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Chris Williams
5 years
I often times tweet my wife’s sport’s quotes for a laugh. “Old ISU would have given up,” she just sent me. I got to thinking, Campbell’s teams are not perfect. Not littered with elite talent. But damn they play hard for that guy. They really don’t quit.
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5 years
Iowa State just announced that Joel Lanning and Kyle Kempt have joined the football coaching staff as quality control assistants. Very cool.
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2 years
Seeing this all over my feed. Big wins for both Cyclone teams tonight were for @NicholasBasset3 . 👊🏻 brother. Clones forever.
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Chris Williams
5 years
My God this is amazing. Well done @BuschBeer
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2 years
Pollard on advantages to Iowa State. “We let him wear black. Try wearing black at USC.” Phenomenal.
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2 years
Two wins to the Sweet 16. Unbelievable.
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2 years
Both Iowa State programs in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2000. #Cyclones #MarchMadness (USA Today Photos)
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The Jack Trice piece on @CollegeGameDay gave me goose bumps. Made me proud to be an Iowa State alum. Also very realstic … just a microcausm of our society. The school evolved over time. It wasn’t always an easy fight but kindness won out. What an honor. Beautifully done.
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2 years
Preseason NIT champs. 6-0 #Cyclones
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Brock Purdy being introduced. Choked up, pats his heart and says "I love you guys," as Iowa State fans give him a standing ovation.
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Chris Williams
1 year
HOLY SHIT. The New York Cyclones! Will McDonald to the JETS!
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Chris Williams
1 year
Quick note: I have been doing this a long time and have never seen Iowa State's fan base follow instructions regarding a color scheme like it has tonight. This white out looks awesome. Well done by the marketing team and fans for actually listening.
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Chris Williams
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I don't generally hate ESPN+. It is what it is in 2023. BUT, putting a game of this magnitude on that channel is a bad faith business decision between the league & its TV partner. I get it from ESPN's standpoint. But it's bad for the league. The country should be watching.
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