Josh Donaldson apologizes to Jackie Robinson's family
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) makes a swinging strike on a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) (Bebeto Matthews)NEW YORK — (AP) — Josh Donaldson has apologized to the wife and family of Jackie Robinson for referencing the pioneering Black baseball player in remarks that led to a confrontation with Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson. “I would also like to apologize to Mrs. Rachel Robinson and the Jackie Robinson family for any distress this incident may have caused. Donaldson said after Saturday's game that he twice called Anderson by “Jackie." Anderson said after a brief conversation in 2019 in which Donaldson called him “Jackie,” he told Donaldson: “We don’t have to talk again.
wftv.comAnderson: Donaldson tried to provoke with 'Jackie' comment
Anderson and White Sox manager Tony La Russa said previously that Donaldson was being racist when he referred to Anderson, who is Black, by the name of the man who broke baseball's color barrier. “He was trying to provoke me,” Anderson said Tuesday before the White Sox faced Boston. Anderson said he didn't have a strong opinion on MLB's decision to suspend Donaldson and fine him an undisclosed amount. Anderson did confirm he had a brief conversation in 2019 in which Donaldson called him “Jackie.”“He did say that,” Anderson said. He went to Minnesota 2-3 years ago, and he don’t say nothing to me because he knows I already addressed it.
wftv.comMLB suspends Yanks' Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' remark
White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz didn't think the penalty was enough. “Basically, it was trying to call me Jackie Robinson. Like, ‘What’s up, Jackie?’” Anderson said after Saturday's game. Donaldson had clashed with the White Sox on multiple occasions before this weekend. White Sox ace Lucas Giolito used an expletive in calling Donaldson a "pest" last year after Donaldson appeared to yell "Not sticky anymore!"
wftv.comAnderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep
“What a day,” White Sox manager Tony La Russa said. AJ Pollock hit a tiebreaking homer off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning as the White Sox won 3-1. After the game, Anderson declined all interview requests. Donaldson acknowledged Saturday he called Anderson "Jackie” — a reference to the pioneering baseball icon that elicited criticism from both managers. UP NEXTWhite Sox: After an off-day Monday, RHP Dylan Cease (4-1, 3.09 ERA) is slated to start against the Boston Red Sox as the White Sox begin a five-game homestand.
wftv.comCueto sharp, Pollock HR in 9th, Chisox top Yanks in 1st game
APTOPIX White Sox Yankees Baseball Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) reacts after closing the ninth inning and recording a save in a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in New York. Aaron Judge briefly tied the game for the Yankees by homering off Graveman with one out in the eighth. The White Sox gave him a chance and started him out in the minors before calling him up from Triple-A Charlotte last Monday. In his debut for the White Sox, he threw six shutout innings of two-hit ball at Kansas City. UP NEXTWhite Sox: After an off-day Monday, RHP Dylan Cease (4-1, 3.09 ERA) is slated to start against the Boston Red Sox as the White Sox begin a five-game homestand.
wftv.comBoone: Donaldson shouldn't make 'Jackie' remark to Anderson
(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) (Bebeto Matthews)NEW YORK — (AP) — Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson was wrong to make a remark referencing Jackie Robinson when speaking to White Sox star Tim Anderson, New York manager Aaron Boone said Sunday. Boone said he talked to Donaldson after Saturday's game and believed his player's explanation for why he said it — but he also said he thought Donaldson shouldn't have used the term. Donaldson said he twice called Anderson by “Jackie” — as in Robinson, who famously broke MLB's color barrier in 1947 — during the Yankees’ 7-5 win. The benches also emptied on May 13 after Anderson shoved Donaldson following a hard tag in Chicago. “In this clubhouse, we have TA’s back in everything,” White Sox closer Liam Hendriks said.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: MLB investigates Anderson-Donaldson incident
Yankees White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson runs to first base after hitting a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Chicago, Saturday, May 14, 2022. Donaldson is white and said he did use Robinson’s name but didn’t mean for it to be disrespectful. The White Sox and Yankees are scheduled to see each other for the last time in the regular season with a doubleheader. SAN STORMManny Machado and the surging San Diego Padres go for a three-game sweep at NL West rival San Francisco. Giants left-hander Alex Wood (3-2, 3.93) is 4-2 with a 2.93 ERA in 17 appearances, including 11 starts, against San Diego.
wftv.comAnderson says Donaldson made racist remark, MLB investigates
(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) (Bebeto Matthews)NEW YORK — (AP) — Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark by calling him Jackie Robinson during Saturday's game against New York. Anderson said Donaldson made a “Jackie” in the first couple of innings: “I spared him that time, and then it happened again." In the fifth, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal stood up from his crouch and confronted Donaldson as he approached the plate. Anderson also continued to shout at Donaldson while being restrained by White Sox slugger José Abreu and infielder Gavin Sheets. Yankees: RHP Chad Green (strained right elbow) was placed on the injured list and could be headed towards surgery.
wftv.comDonaldson, Anderson spar again as Yanks beat White Sox 7-5
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu (26) hits a grand slam during the second inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in New York. A week after they scrapped in Chicago when Tim Anderson objected to a hard tag by Donaldson, the two stars sparred again. This time, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal joined the fray, too. Abreu hit a three-run homer off Nestor Cortes as the White Sox lost to the Yankees for the 10th time in 12 games. Yankees: RHP Chad Green (strained right elbow) was placed on the injured list and could be headed towards surgery.
wftv.comNaylor powers big comeback, Guardians stun White Sox in 11
APTOPIX Guardians White Sox Baseball Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor celebrates his game tying grand slam off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, May 9, 2022, in Chicago. PAUSE ON CUETOWhite Sox RHP Johnny Cueto will make one more start at Triple-A Charlotte, general manager Rick Hahn said. White Sox: LHP Aaron Bummer (right knee strain) was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7. UP NEXTGuardians: RHP Cal Quantrill (1-1, 3.54 ERA) will face the White Sox on Tuesday night. White Sox: RHP Lucas Giolito (1-1, 3.20) gave up three runs in 5 2/3 innings last Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the White Sox.
wftv.comWard, Ohtani homer to back 3-hitter, Angels top ChiSox 5-1
Angels White Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, hits a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Friday, April 29, 2022. Los Angeles pitchers retired 18 straight White Sox batters on a night when scheduled Angels starter Noah Syndergaard was scratched because of an undisclosed illness. Raisel Iglesias got the final two outs and his sixth save as the White Sox loaded the bases. Ohtani’s shot to left-center with two outs made it 2-0The White Sox cut it to 2-1 in the bottom half. UP NEXT:Angels LHP José Suarez (0-1, 5.54) is scheduled to face White Sox RHP Vince Velasquez (0-2, 6.75) on Saturday afternoon.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Miggy still after 3,000, Sasaki's perfect roll
Yankees Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gestures to the crowd in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Detroit, Thursday, April 21, 2022. The 20-year-old Japanese pitcher with the 100 mph fastball and devastating splitter has thrown 17 straight perfect innings. Sasaki pitched a perfect game against Orix on April 10, the first in Japan in 28 years. He followed up with eight more perfect innings on April 17 before he was pulled by manager Tadahito Iguchi after 102 pitches. Anderson had three errors in the first two innings of Chicago’s 11-1 loss Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader.
wftv.comChicago's Anderson suspended for middle finger, will appeal
Mariners White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson walks away after striking out during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) (Paul Beaty)MINNEAPOLIS — (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Friday for giving fans the middle finger during a game Wednesday in Cleveland. Anderson had three errors in the first two innings of Chicago's 11-1 loss Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader. It's the second time MLB has suspended Anderson this season. Anderson is batting .333 with five RBIs and a home run heading into this week's series in Minneapolis.
wftv.comBack from suspension, Anderson helps White Sox rout Tigers
White Sox Tigers Baseball Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson talks with left fielder Eloy Jimenez in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Detroit. Andrew Vaughn homered and drove in four runs for the White Sox, who won twice in the season-opening three-game series. White Sox starter Michael Kopech allowed one run on two hits and two walks in four innings, striking out three. RHP Vince Velasquez is scheduled to start for the White Sox against Seattle's Matt Brash. Tigers: Detroit hosts Boston on Monday, with Matt Manning scheduled to make his season debut against Boston's Michael Wacha.
wftv.comCease, unbeaten vs Tigers, leads White Sox to 5-2 win
White Sox Tigers Baseball Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease is relieved during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (Carlos Osorio)DETROIT — (AP) — Dylan Cease remained unbeaten in 10 career starts against Detroit and Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer that led the Chicago White Sox over the Tigers 5-2 Saturday. Cease (1-0) allowed one run and two hits in five-plus innings with eight strikeouts and three walks. José Abreu had two hits and scored twice for the White Sox, who rebounded from a 5-3 opening-day defeat. Skubal won two of his three starts against the White Sox last season, striking out 23 in 16 innings.
wftv.comWhite Sox SS Tim Anderson suspended for contact with umpire
White Sox Indians Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (Tony Dejak)CHICAGO — (AP) — White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended for three games and fined for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during Monday's 8-7 win at Detroit. Anderson made contact with Timmons during the ninth inning against the Tigers, according to the release from MLB. The White Sox are headed to the postseason after clinching the AL Central title. After the series finale against the Reds, the White Sox have three games left, and Anderson won't have to complete his suspension in the playoffs.
wftv.comWhite Sox clinch AL Central with 7-2 win over Indians
White Sox Indians Baseball Chicago White Sox's Eloy Jimenez, right, celebrates with Leury Garcia after Jimenez hit a solo home run in the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (Tony Dejak)CLEVELAND — (AP) — The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in a doubleheader opener Thursday behind two home runs by Tim Anderson. The White Sox are in their first season under Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa, who will turn 77 on Oct. 4. The White Sox have not advanced in the postseason since winning the 2005 World Series and last hosted a playoff game 13 years ago. Aaron Bummer (4-5) retired all three batters in the fifth as four White Sox relievers combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a game shortened to seven innings under pandemic rules.
wftv.comFormer FBI profiler discusses developments in Gabby Petito case
A newly released 911 call is giving a look into what may have happened in the days before Gabby Petito disappeared. A driver passing Petito and her fiancé in Utah in mid-August called authorities out of concern for Petito's safety. Former FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole spoke with Laura Podesta on "CBSN AM" about the call and a text message sent from Petito's phone.
news.yahoo.comAnderson HR for Chisox, walkoff end in Field of Dreams game
Yankees White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson celebrates his walk-off home run against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning during a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. The White Sox won 9-8. What a leader,” said White Sox acting manager Miguel Cairo, who filled in for Tony La Russa. “That was as special and breathtaking a setting for a baseball game as I’ve ever been part of,” manager Aaron Boone said. White Sox: RF Adam Engel left the game in the eighth with tightness in his right groin.
wftv.comGallo homers twice, Judge goes deep again, Yanks top ChiSox
Yankees White Sox Baseball New York Yankees' Joey Gallo runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks during the 10th inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Chicago. Gallo followed with a towering shot to right as New York tagged All-Star closer Liam Hendriks (7-3) for the second straight game. Judge had three hits two nights after the slugger cracked two homers and drove in five runs in Iowa. The Field of Dreams game featured eight homers, including Anderson’s two-run shot off Zack Britton in the ninth. “You could see clearly that both teams are putting a lot of importance on competing and winning the game," White Sox manager Tony La Russa said.
wftv.comAnderson HR for Chisox, walkoff end in Field of Dreams game
Yankees White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson celebrates his walk-off home run against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning during a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. The Yankees and White Sox are playing at a temporary stadium in the middle of a cornfield at the Field of Dreams movie site, the first Major League Baseball game held in Iowa. The White Sox won 9-8. José Abreu hit the first drive into the sea of green stalks, and teammates Eloy Jiménez and Seby Zavala followed him with homers for the White Sox. RHP Jameson Taillon (7-4, 3.82 ERA) pitches for the Yankees on Saturday night, with RHP Dylan Cease (9-6, 3.99 ERA) taking the mound for the White Sox.
wftv.comHollywood finish: White Sox rally to win ‘Field of Dreams’ game in Iowa
Field of Dreams game An ancient scoreboard rises above the cornfields in Dyersville, Iowa, where the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox met Thursday night. >> Read more trending newsThe Chicago White Sox hosted the New York Yankees on Thursday night in the pastoral setting of Dyersville, Iowa, where the classic 1989 baseball movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed. It was officially the first major league baseball game played in Iowa, and it had a Hollywood finish. If one looked closely enough, the ghost of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson might have been hovering in the cornstalks of the eastern Iowa baseball field. Thursday night, the White Sox wore their retro uniforms from their Black Sox days.
wftv.comGiolito tosses 3-hitter as White Sox pound Astros 10-1
Astros White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu, right, celebrates with third base coach Joe McEwing after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros in Chicago, Saturday, July 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO — (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched a three-hitter, José Abreu launched a three-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 10-1 on Saturday night. STAYING ON THE SOUTH SIDEThe White Sox and All-Star right-hander Lance Lynn agreed to a $38 million, two-year contract extension. The White Sox have an $18 million option for 2024 with a $1 million buyout. White Sox: Manager Tony La Russa said RHP Evan Marshall (strained right elbow) has resumed throwing the ball, but not off the mound or in the bullpen.
wftv.comA uniform opinion: All-Star duds don't draw All-Star reviews
All Star Game Baseball American League players celebrate after the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Denver. All-Star Game MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was able to stand out, too — for his bat, not his attire, thanks to a 468-foot homer into the thin Rocky Mountain air. “I’m a big fan of each team wearing their own,” White Sox closer Liam Hendriks said after earning the save as the AL won its eighth straight All-Star Game. Major League Baseball has a billion-dollar contract with Nike, whose swoosh was displayed prominently on the right side of the uniform just below the collar. "I don’t mind the concept they’re going for, I just feel like they need a little more player input.
wftv.comRealmuto to start at C for NL, Merrifield and Anderson added
Realmuto will take over for injured San Francisco catcher Buster Posey as the National League's starter in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Coors Field. Molina said later Saturday that he will also skip the All-Star Game to rest. Kansas City second baseman Whit Merrifield and Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson also earned selections from the players' ballot, replacing Houston second baseman José Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom also said he was withdrawing from the All-Star Game, wanting to rest for the second half. MLB also added Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner to the NL roster, and Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt and Tampa Bay second baseman Joey Wendle to the AL roster.
wftv.comRealmuto to start at catcher for NL, Molina a replacement
Realmuto will take over from injured San Francisco catcher Buster Posey as the National League's starter in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Coors Field. St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina earned his 10th All-Star selection, among 10 replacements announced Saturday by Major League Baseball. Kansas City second baseman Whit Merrifield and Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson also earned selections from the players' ballot, replacing Houston second baseman José Altuve and shortstop Carlos Correa. New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom also said he was withdrawing from the All-Star Game, wanting to rest for the second half. MLB also added Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner to the NL roster, and Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt and Tampa Bay second baseman Joey Wendle to the AL roster.
wftv.comGiolito fires back at Donaldson, White Sox beat Twins 7-6
Lucas Giolito lobbed an expletive-laced response in Josh Donaldson’s direction after the slugger appeared to yell “Not sticky anymore,” after a first-inning homer, overshadowing Gavin Sheets’ successful debut for the White Sox in a 7-6 victory over the Twins.
Will wonders never Cease? Chisox pitcher's bat, arm top Reds
White Sox Reds Baseball Chicago White Sox Dylan Cease hits for a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Cincinnati. It was a historic night with the bat for Cease, who doubled and singled twice before getting pulled for a pinch-hitter. After the first pitch was delayed more than an hour by rain, the White Sox roughed up Jeff Hoffman (2-2) for three runs in the first. Abreu had a pair of hits and three RBIs as the White Sox for the eighth time in 11 games. NO PANICDespite losing Jimenez and Robert to injury, the White Sox are remaining positive, and on Tuesday night it showed.
wftv.comBieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox
Indians White Sox Baseball Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, April 30, 2021, in Chicago. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night. Keuchel posted fours across the board — runs, hits, strikeouts and walks. The White Sox got OF Adam Eaton back from a one-game suspension and returned SS Danny Mendick to the alternate site. UP NEXTThe White Sox have RHP Lance Lynn (1-1, 0.92 ERA) back from the 10-day IL to take the mound against RHP Triston McKenzie (0-0, 4.32 ERA).
wftv.comMore changes coming to Orlandos film slams in January
click to enlarge Photo via Enzian Theaterclick to enlarge Photo via Orlando Museum of ArtThe Orlando Museum of Art will host Jen Vargas's FilmSlam starting in January. January will mark a new beginning for Orlandos film slam programs both of them.The Enzian Theater will continue its slam (a showcase and competition for student, independent, low-budget and no-budget short movies from Florida filmmakers) on January 19, but it will now be known as Central Florida Film Slam (CFFS). In addition, the Enzian has formed a CFFS advisory board that will include nearly a dozen industry professionals, including former Florida Film Festival programming coordinator Clementine Leger.Perhaps the biggest change is that one film from among the six monthly winners will now automatically be accepted into the Florida Film Festival. The fact that a film can now move directly from CFFS to the Florida Film Festivals Florida Shorts program is huge. Each months audience-vote winner will win an automatic screening during the 15th annual Central Florida Film Festival, a cool trophy and other opportunities to screen with our local film-festival partners!For more information about the Enzians slam, visit Enzian.org .
orlandoweekly.comBig changes are coming for Enzians FilmSlam, no matter who owns the brand
click to enlarge Photo via FilmSlam/Facebookclick to enlarge Cameron MeierEnzian Programming Coordinator Tim Anderson and FilmSlam host and programmer Jen Vargas address attendees at a 2015 Slam. But because it was not created by the Enzian and has always been a volunteer-run event, ownership of the FilmSlam name has been disputed. We are going to continue calling ours FilmSlam, and we are doing a rebranding just so that its clear that its Enzian FilmSlam. As Orlandos local art-house theater, Enzian and its film slam [sic] program is the perfect setting for students to gain experience in the independent film industry. )The 2020 dates for Enzians FilmSlam will be Jan. 19, March 8, May 17, June 14, August 9 and Oct. 11.
orlandoweekly.comAugust is typically a rough month for stocks and could be again after Fed's blunder
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell threw a modest curve ball at the market Wednesday when he did not automatically endorse additional interest rate cuts. The markets are becoming more dependent on the belief that dovish central banks will provide a backstop to slower global growth and it's true that lower rates do help. There's still an assumption that central banks will continue to lower rates, even if Powell did not provide strong support. Clarity on global growth, including tariffs and trade, is still very elusive. "If we need another cut, Powell will give us one," said Alec Young, managing director of global markets research at FTSE Russell.
cnbc.comUncomfortable Brunch moving to Enzian Theater starting in September
click to enlarge Image courtesy of the Criterion CollectionTatsuya Fuji and Eiko Matsuda in In the Realm of the SensesUncomfortable Brunch, our favorite pairing of icky art-house cinema you don't necessarily want to watch with strangers with the delightful social occasion of a scrumptious brunch, is moving from Will's Pub to the Enzian Theater this fall.Josh Martin and Kat Whitacre, the masterminds of the film series, have picked a trio of bangers to kick off their partnership with Enzian, including Michael Haneke's comedy-horrorthe original 1997 German-language one, not the shot-for-shot 2007 American remakeon Sunday, Sept. 8; Nagisa Oshima's super fucked-upon Sunday, Nov. 3 (be careful how you order your eggs with this one); and kicks off the year on Sunday, Jan. 5, with Lars von Trier's musical cryfest, which stars and has music performed by Bjrk (who also refuses to ever work with Von Trier again, and publicly accused him of making unwanted sexual advances during filming).Keen-eyed readers will notice that Uncomfortable Brunch is moving from a monthly schedule to a bi-monthly schedule at least for a bit. If it ends up taking off at the Enzian and with a dedicated kitchen and the picturesque Eden Bar for post-movie discussion, there's no reason it can't who knows what the Enzian might plan in the future. Says Enzian Programming Coordinator Tim Anderson, "These films are important works of art representing filmmakers that strive to push buttons, provoke thought, and spark debate. I couldnt be more thrilled to have Josh Martin, Kat Whitacre, and Enzian put our mad hats together to showcase this series.Tickets for all scheduled Uncomftobrunches are a mere $9, and can be purchased through the links above.
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