The Sports Archives – The Best Motocross Crashes – Ever!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Motocross, or MX, is a fast paced, exciting and incredibly competitive sport.  Riders don safety gear and whizz around bumpy, tight and treacherous courses, struggling to stay on their bikes while they battle for position.

To the average spectator, Motocross riders must look crazy, nudging each other out-of-the-way one moment, and pulling tricks or show-boating to wow the fans a few seconds later.  They do it out of a love of the sport; and for the adrenaline rush.

Crashes are pretty common in MX, but the safety gear that the riders wear usually keeps them from getting hurt.  Here’s a look at some of the craziest crashes that the riders walked away from.

Chad Reed – Millville 2011

Chad Reed is an Australian MX and supercross racer.  He won his first title in the Junior division in 1997, and is still winning races, and titles, today.

In July 2011, Reed lost control of his bike on the Millville circuit while he had a comfortable lead.  He flew through the air for around 50 feet, came off the bike, and landed awkwardly.  Fortunately, he was unhurt, and after a few seconds to compose himself he got back on the bike and finished the circuit.  He came in 34th place (out of 35 riders).

James Stewart,  Thunder Valley National

One of Chad Reed’s greatest rivals is James Stewart.  The two riders have had some epic battles.  Stewart is an aggressive rider that has had some spectacular crashes over his career.  This recent crash is more of a skid or a fall than an epic scene of destruction, but it’s worth watching anyway; notice how, as Steward composes himself, collects his bike, and prepares to ride away, the racers simply navigate around him.  That takes skill!

Craig Anderson, MotoX

Sometimes, the best crashes to see are the ones captured by the fans at race-side.  In this MotoX event in Perth, MX rider Craig Anderson came up short taking a series of jumps.   The landing looks pretty nasty, and Anderson took a minute or two to recover, but he was OK in the end.

The AMA Supercross Season

If you want to see more spectacular crashes, including more of James Stewart, then check out this compilation of crashes from the 2012 AMA Supercross season. There’s no denying it, these guys are tough, and crazy!

FMX, A Recipe For Disaster

Freestyle Motocross, or FMX, is a branch of Motocross that involves racing on slightly smoother, gentler tracks.  The emphasis is shifted from navigating the tracks to doing tricks to impress judges.  These tricks take skill to pull off, and don’t always work out.

Nick Dunne is a successful FMX rider from Redding, California.  He is part of the Metal Mulisha team, and has an amazing catalogue of tricks up his sleeve.  Like everyone, though, sometimes he gets things wrong, even with relatively “simple” tricks such as the backflip:

Motocross is a great sport, but after seeing the above crashes, it should be pretty obvious why they say “don’t try this at home”!

This article was written by Crispin Jones on behalf of Ride Direct, retailers of MX boots. Visit their site to see their range of MX boots and the other products available.

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The Sports Archives – Learning the Kentucky Derby Lingo!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Horse RacingWhile fashion does not always mesh well with sports, the Kentucky Derby is one event wherein attendees are encouraged to be in their most glamorous outfits. But above and beyond the elegant long dresses and flamboyant hats, the Kentucky Derby is actually a century old celebration of the best thoroughbreds in the entire country. Organized in 1875 by Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr, the derby was started with the idea of raising money to be used in building state-of-the-art racing facilities outside of Louisville, Kentucky. Churchill Downs, named for the individuals who donated the land where the racetrack is now located, was incorporated in 1937.

If you ever think about stopping by the Kentucky Derby, which is held during every first Saturday of the month of May, you first need to be acquainted with a few terms that are used exclusively during the race:

Mint Julep

If an ice-cold bottle of beer is the standard drink for just about any kind of ball game, Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. A sip of this drink allows attendees to stay true to the derby tradition since Mint Julep was the very same drink that was served to the 10,000 attendees of the inaugural race back in 1875. This cool drink is made from a combination of bourbon, mint and syrup.

Burgoo

If the Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, then there has to be an official meal and this is the burgoo which is a rich, meaty stew that has become a local favorite and specialty dish of Kentucky. While every local cook has his or her own variation of the original Burgoo, every batch contains a hearty serving of chicken, beef tips, bacon and butter beans among other ingredients.

Triple Crown

While the Kentucky Derby is definitely the most popular of the horse races in the country, there are actually two more races that thoroughbred horses can participate in throughout the year. Aside from the Kentucky Derby, the two other races which consist the Triple Crown include the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.

Kentucky Derby Festival

The festival actually ends with the Kentucky Derby. This two-week festival is held in Louisville which starts with Thunder Over Louisville, a fireworks show that features 28 minutes of vibrantly lit skies, to be followed by the Thunder Air Show. The air show is participated by over a hundred planes that do gut wrenching dives and acrobatic stunts.

Joseph Sanderson has been a horse racing enthusiast for 15 years. He shares the best insights about Kentucky Derby. Learn more and visit, http://derbybox.com/Kentucky-Derby-Packages.htm

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The Sports Archives – A Brief Guide to the World’s Most Dangerous Sports!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Let’s face it, most sports can and do lead to injury. Physical activity doesn’t come without some amount of risk. It’s not just extreme sports like BASE jumping or sky diving that can end with broken bones or other injuries – in fact, football is one of the most dangerous sports in terms of the likelihood of injury. But whilst injuries are ridiculously common in popular sports like football and tennis, they are rarely life-threatening…

MotorSports

Motorsports

Add an engine into the equation, however, and the danger-factor multiplies; Motorsports are a high-risk game, and motorcycle sports are the most dangerous of all. Just consider the fact there have been over 200 deaths at the Isle of Man TT race over the last 100 years. Adding an extra pair of wheels doesn’t guarantee safety by any means, though; there have been 117 fatalities at Le Mans to date, plus 74 at Monza, 63 at the Nurburgring and many more at other famous racing circuits.

Horse-Riding

Horse-riding may seem somewhat more gentile, but it also comes with serious risks.  Horses are by nature unpredictable animals, and given their size and the speeds they can reach (the fastest horses can reach 55 mph!), the potential for injury is very real. In 2009, the Medical Journal of Australia published a study claiming that the dangers faced by jockeys are worse than those faced by boxers. In a 4 year period in Australia, 861 jockeys were seriously injured, and 5 were killed.

Skateboarding

Figures suggest that skateboarding has one of the highest injury-rates of any sport, with around 2% of participants ending up in hospital. Professional competitions tend to be run pretty safely, but a quick visit to YouTube will confirm there’s never a shortage of fearless amateurs attempting ridiculous jumps and tricks that all too often end with a romantic encounter with some concrete.

Is Avoiding Danger The Way Forward?

Frankly, if you’re not keen on danger, you should probably also make a point of avoiding skiing, snowboarding, cycling, climbing, caving and cricket. In fact, if you don’t think you could cope with a black eye, a pulled muscle, a snapped limb, or gory flesh wound, you might be better of without sport altogether. Then again, the risks of not leading an active lifestyle are pretty serious too – heart disease really isn’t much fun. And the people who live to take risks would argue that you’re not really living unless you stare into the void every once in a while.

We’ll let you make up your own mind.

Many thanks to CK Claims for providing this article on dangerous sports.

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The Sports Archives – Golf and The Olympics: A History!

Posted on October 6, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Despite national recognition, and being one of the oldest sports around, golf has also failed to receive the national recognition it deserves – at least that’s what enthusiasts have been saying for decades. And despite being a popular pastime across the globe, the sport has been absent from the Olympic games for the past 108 years. This upcoming summer games, however, golf will once again be introduced into the tradition that comes around only once every four years.

Golf in 2016 Olympics

While their relationship may be old news and short-lived, golf is no stranger to the Olympics. Having made its debut in 1900 in Paris, France, golf was played only twice in Olympic competition, seeing its last enclosure in 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri. Now after years of pleading and consideration, the sport will once again be competed in an Olympic setting, when athletes from all over will join in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016. After a lengthy 112-year absence, golf enthusiasts are more than thrilled to hear that their sport will soon be awarded by way of gold, silver, and bronze metals, respectively.

The Decision

While not much has been said as to why the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to re-include the sport, it’s safe to say the addition was long overdue. However, many records show that the sport was removed due to minimal country activity. In 1900, only athletes from France, Great Britain, Greece, and United States competed for a total of 22 golfers, while just Canada and the United States entered in 1904. Further, the tournaments were considered highly unorganized, with many participants being unaware that they were even competing in an Olympic event.

Upcoming showings should have no such issues, though. In fact, Brazilian officials are already working on the upcoming course design, which will be built in the borough of Barra da Tijuca. Players will have to qualify by earning a top 15 spot, before golfing a 72-hole course, and abiding by standard golfing rules created by the USGA.

While it’s still four years away, it’s safe to say that the excitement to see Olympic golf competitions is higher than ever.

Be on the lookout for IOC announcements on upcoming course designs and qualifications.

Guest post by Bethaney Wallace, a freelance writer for SpecialtyGolfBalls.com.

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The Sports Archives – Josh Beckett and Jon Lester: Fried Chicken, Beer, and Bad Pitching!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Josh BeckettRemember back when the Boston Red Sox used to have great starting pitching? They won two World Series in four years thanks in no small part due to the arms of pitchers like Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, Josh Beckett, and Jon Lester. Well, Beckett, who was a star for the Red Sox in the 2007 season, leading the American League in wins, just is not the same pitcher he once was. Neither is Lester, who once pitched a no-hitter and seemed to be a rising star.

The two of them were part of the Red Sox’s infamous “Fried Chicken and Beer” brigade, a scandal which broke after Boston completely collapsed in the last month of the season. Both of them pitched horribly down the stretch and arguably caught their team a spot on the playoffs. Then it was discovered by the press that the two of them, along with fellow pitchers Clay Buchholz and John Lackey, spent time eating fried chicken and sipping cold beers during games. While there is nothing shocking about grown men drinking after the workday concludes, even if the workday is on the pitcher’s mound, there is something shocking about doing it during a game.

Since then, the players involved have had varying degrees of contrition, from what seemed like a sincere apology from Lester, to an angry, pointed response from Beckett. But the media and the fans would move on if the two went back to doing what they used to do – pitching well. However, that has been far from the case. All it would have taken for the Sox to have made the playoffs last year is that just one of the two win one game that they lost. Neither could do the job.

Beckett was 5-11, with a 5.23 ERA as a Red Sox, and Lester was 9-13, with a 4.96 ERA at press time. What a gruesome twosome. However, the Red Sox no longer have to deal with Beckett reportedly being a bad influence on his teammates like Lester. Beckett was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, along with Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford, at the end of August.

Since then, Beckett has picked up his ERA – it is 3.45 as a Dodger, but he is still 1-2. And Lester has had three quality starts since Beckett was traded, but he also has three losses.

Neither of these players are ones who want to hold onto in fantasy baseball keeper leagues. It remains to be seen if they will ever live up to their promise. Buyer beware.

Lisa Swan writes for a variety of fantasy sports sites, including DraftStreet.com.

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The Sports Archives – Britain’s Rugby Stadiums: A Brief History

Posted on October 4, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Come November, British rugby fans will flock to their respective fortresses to cheer on home nations as they do battle against a host of overseas touring sides in the autumn internationals. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about each of the rugby union stadiums around the UK.

Twickenham

 

England’s home stadium held its first international on January 15th 1910 when less than 12,000 spectators watched the hosts beat Wales 11-6. It has since undergone many redevelopments and currently seats 82,000, along with a hotel and world rugby museum. England’s record victory at Twickenham came in 2001 when they ran in twenty tries to beat Romania 134-0. A better contested though less auspicious occasion came when the hosts were beaten 6-12 by Australia in the final of the 1991 World Cup.

Murrayfield

Scotland’s home ground is Murrayfield, a 67,200 capacity stadium in Edinburgh which opened in 1925. The Scots play all their home Six Nations game there and it also hosts large-scale pop concerts and select football games, such as important Heart of Midlothian fixtures. Murrayfield holds the official British rugby attendance record, when 104,000 people watched Scotland play Wales in 1975. The home side have claimed impressive scalps over South Africa and Australia in recent years but, their opponents in November, New Zealand, have registered three victories at Murrayfield since 2008, with a combined points tally of 121 to 9.

Lansdowne Road/ Aviva Stadium

The oldest major rugby union location in the British Isles is Lansdowne Road in Dublin, Ireland. Opened in 1872, the original 48,000-capacity home of Irish rugby and football was demolished in 2007 to make way for the Aviva Stadium, an ultra-modern £350 million 51,000-seater complex, three years later. The old ground was removed due to both ends being standing terraces which limited its ability to host top flight contests under official safety rules. While Ireland lost only five of their last 31 games at Lansdowne Road, since arriving at the Aviva the men in green have only won five matches, and lost six. Perhaps the home advantage of having two packed terraces roaring them on has been diluted since spectators have been forced to sit down.

Cardiff Arms Park/ Millennium Stadium

Wales have gone through a much similar transition to Ireland in terms of the genesis of their home stadium. Originally, Cardiff Arms Park became the nearby National Stadium, which was then demolished due to capacity restrictions based on all-seater regulations. In its place came the Millennium Stadium, an iconic 74,500 capacity venue opened in 1999, which has hosted many events since its inception, particularly deputising for Wembley when English football was redeveloping its home. The stadium is unique in British rugby in that it has a retractable roof, making it a popular venue for music concerts.

Leading rugby events and Twickenham tickets provider Keith Prowse produced this article.

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The Sports Archives – Out Of The Melting Pot – Sports Which Have Found International Popularity!

Posted on October 3, 2012 by thesportsarchives

It’s not just Soccer

BaseballAll around the world, there are billions of sports fanatics who just can’t seem to get enough of the action. It goes without saying that association football – what the Americans call soccer, that is – is probably the single most popular sport on the planet, and its appeal to both fans and players shows absolutely no sign of ebbing away. Indeed, sources estimate that it is regularly played by more than 250 million people in more than 200 countries across the globe. The game’s history is complex, but the key milestone in its development was the English Football Association’s codification of its rules in 1863. Since then, the game has gone on to conquer the planet, so to speak. But it isn’t the only sport to achieve global popularity – far from it, in fact.

Cricket

Cricket’s development has much to do with the British colonialism of previous centuries, and it’s no coincidence that it enjoys particular popularity in today’s Commonwealth countries. International cricket’s main powers, besides England, include India, Australia and South Africa. In previous decades, the West Indies were the most fearsome team on the planet, renowned for their rip-snorting fast bowling attack, which struck fear into batsmen the world over from the 1970s right through to the early 1990s. Recent years have seen the advent of the 20-over format, and the Indian Premier League has emerged as one of the most lucrative competitions in the sporting world.

It should also be noted that cricket is widely considered to be one of the main influences on modern-day baseball, which is commonly regarded as ‘America’s national pastime’. At first glance, it might seem as if the popularity of baseball is largely confined to the US – and its British cousin, rounders, enjoys only minimal attention on this side of the Atlantic. However, baseball enjoys immense popularity in Japan, having been introduced to the country in 1872. American football, meanwhile, attracts massive television audiences around the planet. Each year, billions tune in to enjoy the pomp and pageantry of the Super Bowl, the annual climax of the NFL season.

Golf

Golf might have originated in Scotland, but it too has come to be viewed as a truly international phenomenon. Indeed, three of the sport’s four major championships – the Masters, the US Open and the USPGA – take place in America, with the Open Championship the sole remaining British major. Its top players, however, come from all over the world, reflecting the game’s truly international reach. The ease of global communication – boosted by the advent of the internet – has also seen an increasing number of sports find larger, if still niche, audiences in other countries. Sports such as basketball and ice hockey now have a growing following in Britain, while association football finally seems to have made some headway in the US following numerous abortive attempts – the 1994 World Cup, it seems, did a lot to promote interest in the game in the States. It seems almost certain that this pattern is likely to continue over the next few years, giving armchair sporting addicts plenty to enjoy.

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James Stillman is a freelance writer specialising in sports matters, including insurance for footballers and Rugby insurance.

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The Sports Archives – Ichiro Suzuki: Still Kicking It!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Ichiro SuzukiEver since Ichiro Suzuki came from Japan to the United States in 2001 to play Major League Baseball, he has brought his own star with him.  Ichiro – he is known by his first name, not his last – made a splash right from the beginning, winning both Rookie of the Year and the American League Most Valuable Player in his very first season. He also won a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger award, and was elected to the All-Star Game.

After that first year, Ichiro continued to impress, and was elected to the All-Star Game every year from 2001 to 2010, and won Gold Gloves every year as well for his stellar outfield defense. The lead-off hitter led the league in games played, plate appearances, and at-bats for most of the seasons. More importantly, he led the league in hits seven times, and won two batting titles. In addition, Ichiro was also a base stealing threat, making him particularly valuable in fantasy leagues.

However, Ichiro’s numbers have stagnated in the past few years, as the now-38-year-old star has aged. In 2011, he hit just .272, his first time ever in the big leagues hitting below .300. His base-stealing pace has slowed as well.  Also in 2012, Ichiro was hitting even worse than in 2011. And when it comes to fantasy baseball, Ichiro is not a home run threat – he has just 102 career HRs.

So you may think that Ichiro is not a good bet anymore for your fantasy baseball team, even for a daily fantasy baseball league. Yet there is something that gave some team owners in fantasy baseball renewed interest in Ichiro’s talents – he was traded in July to the New York Yankees.  Not only did the lefty batter move from the last-place Seattle Mariners to arguably the best team in baseball, but the hitter also upgraded when it came to ballparks.  Safeco Field is a pitcher’s park, while Yankee Stadium is a hitter’s park, especially for left-handed hitters.

In addition, since he is on a better team, Ichiro will most likely score and drive in more runs, since the Yankees’ batting lineup is one of the best in baseball. There is also the fact that for the first time in many years, the outfielder is on a very good team, with something to play for in October. That psychological boost he may get for that is incalculable, but it could be real. Instead of playing for a team that never has a chance, Ichiro is on a first-place team. He also no longer has to worry about being the top star on the team; with the Yankees, he is on a team of superstars, and he is only one name.

Since becoming a Yankee, Ichiro has hit 3 home runs and driven in 19 RBI in 53 games, batting .317 at press time, and stealing 10 bases. Most notably, he went 7 for 8 in a doubleheader September 19. This is a significant increase from what he did in Seattle in 2012, where he had 4 homers, 28 RBI, and 15 stolen bases while batting .261 in 95 games. So he does still have a little value in fantasy leagues as the season draws to a close.

Lisa Swan writes for a variety of sports sites, including DraftStreet.com.

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The Sports Archives – The World’s Most Dangerous Ski Resorts!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Dangerous SkiingSkiing is a favourite hobby for most people especially the young. However, this sport can be dangerous in some cases and lead to atrocious accidents, which cause severe injuries and even death in some instances. There are several ski resorts in the world. However, they all have different degrees of risks and dangers hence some have registered the most terrifying mortality rates. Here are 5 of the most dangerous ski resorts.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

1.) The Crested Butte Mountain Resort located in Crested Butte, Colorado has had even the most talented skiers challenged. This skiing resort features length of almost 1000 feet. This is a manageable distance for any person with skiing prowess. However, the snow mountain is pitched at 55 degrees making it very steep and hard to control while skiing. In one season, the death toll can reach almost 20 people. One of the latest well-known victims was Matthew Bowers.

Delirium Dive

2.) Only advanced skiers are allowed to ski at the Delirium Dive located in Sunshine village at Banff, Canada. This resort is lies at a 50-degree pitch and is prone to avalanche. There is low visibility making it even harder for skiers with low vision capabilities to see through the rocks and trees. History on the area shows that even the best skiers have died in the place. Before skiing, one has to be mentally prepared and aware of the possible dangers. This is a ski resort whereby it is mandatory for a skier to carry along an avalanche receiver that will transmit signal in case one is buried, a shovel, and a friend who will identify the body in case death occurs. In its early years, the resort recorded at least one death.

Great Scott

3.) At a super-steep of 40 degrees and a vertical slope as long as 1000 feet, the Great Scott located in Snowbird, Utah incarnates danger. The resort features an intricate terrain full of rock outcrops and trees. The resort has a mortality rate record of 2 skiers per season.

The Black Hole

4.) The Black Hole at Smugglers’ Notch, Vermont is at 53 degrees pitch with countless natural obstacles. Only suicidal or bravest skiers dare ski in this resort that registers mortality rates of 5 skiers a year.

Corbet’s Couloir

5.) Lastly, Corbet’s Couloir resort situated at Jackson Hole in Wyoming is arguably the scariest skiing resort in the USA. The skiing experience begins with a petrifying 10 feet long free-fall before one starts whooshing down the 60-degree slope. The resort records a mortality rate of at least 1 skier per year.

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The Sports Archives – Who Will Win the Premier League 2012-13?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by thesportsarchives

English Premier LeagueWith the 21st Premier League season now well underway, the pundits, the fans and even the neutrals are clamouring to predict who will lift the title at the end of the season. With 20 teams competing for the honour, there are just a handful of hopefuls with a realistic chance of title glory in 2013, amongst them Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and of course the team they all love to hate, Manchester United. There are a few rank outsiders competing this season, including Spurs, and Liverpool.

Manchester City, of course, won in dramatic fashion on final day last season, and will be looking to repeat the feat of leaving millions of Manchester United fans in floods of tears back in May.

Yet again, the odds are stacked in favour of the two British giants; Manchester United, and Manchester City. The two teams from the same magnificent city. The two have been active in the transfer market over the summer, but it is clear that City’s wage budget and perhaps ambitions dwarfs what even Manchester United can hope for. That said, the biggest signing of the summer was no doubt United’s honour, with Robin Van Persie joining Sir Alex from Arsenal.

Yet again the fixture calendar is stacked with Sunday and Monday matches due to the huge TV schedules. Every game of the 2012/13 season will be available on TV, and online in either full or highlight mode. This of course is set to result in another boost to the coffers of the betting companies who expect this season to be the most interactive yet, with Man City already having record figures bet on them to retain the title this time around.

Money has no doubt changed the face of the Premier League forever, since its formation back in the 90s. Since Blackburn Rovers splashed the cash on Alan Shearer for a few million pounds, the cash has not stopped being spent, with rising transfers and rising salaries every single season since.

The competition and enthusiasm amongst the players and the fans grows minute by minute. This year’s premier league is set to be the best yet, it is as big as ever and the clash of the titans has already begun. The top teams have already started to perform well and all eyes are on these top 6 teams:-

  • Manchester City
  • Manchester United
  • Chelsea
  • Arsenal
  • Liverpool
  • Tottenham

We will have to wait and see how the league shapes up in the coming months. Who will be the winner is a million pound question, yet the odds are with Man City and Man U.

For those newly promoted this season, surely the best that can be hoped for is to stay in the division. It is clear with Arsenal thumping Southampton 6-0 already that the gulf in class is not just on the pocket, but on the field. That said, it is possible to stay up and retain top flight status without a huge budget. Look at Swansea for example.

Let’s hope the fight goes on until the very last match, and that the best team wins!

This article was written by David Hamer, online author.  Currently publishing articles on the topic of sports and other related topics like Premier League. Click on http://www.soccerbox.com to learn more.

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