Today is NHL trade deadline day, and because I'm an enormous hockey fan I'm actually typing this with one hand while Twittering madly about the ongoing trades that are happening as we speak. But fear not, folks, because we still have some good stuff for you to read from our peers in the 'sphere. Check them out:

• Dim stars and faded stripes [Indy Racing Revolution]
  These days, it's easier to find a Canadian hockey fan that thinks Phoenix should have an NHL team than it is to find an American driver with enough sponsorship to drive in IndyCar. And that's saying something. Chris Estrada analyzes what it might mean for IndyCar to have such a low percentage of domestic representation among its driver ranks.

• Thus begins Simonamania [My Name Is IRL]
  Figures that Iannucci would bust out the awesome with Simona de Silvestro's new nickname: "Swiss Miss." Definitely beats "My Simona." Learn more about the latest threat to Danicamania here.

• The Art Of Avoiding Clichés [Oilpressure]
  George Phillips knocks one out of the park with this look under the microscope at the clichés used in racing broadcasting. See what I did there? I used clichés myself... to introduce an article on clichés! Man. Can you believe I took classes for this?

• Dallara Eager to Build on 14 Years of Success with IndyCar [pressdog.com]
  Pressdog continues his frustrating trend of introducing actual journalism to the blogosphere with his in-depth look at Dallara and their concepts for the 2012 IndyCar. If Bill keeps this up, he might get hired by a legitimate mainstream media outlet. And we can't have that. (I hear they actually outlaw snark in their employment contracts.)

Final Thoughts

Ryan at our partner site Junior Open Wheel Talent is going to be holding a live Q&A with Jonathan Summerton on Monday at 8pm ET. Make sure you show up for that - not just because Ryan is comprised of skin, hair, teeth, blood and EPIC WIN, but because Jon Summerton is quite possibly the closest any race driver will ever come to Tony Robbins in sunny disposition and "can-do" attitude.

What does one do after getting mentioned on Trackside with Curt and Kevin because one engaged in a Twitter battle with Paul Tracy? Why, create a clippings post, of course!

A quick word about the Pulse - there's so much good stuff out there that our Paddock Pulse posts are getting very long and unwieldy. So going forward we're going to be a bit more selective in what we highlight here for brevity's sake. But don't take that as an insult, fellow writers - we still encourage all our readers to browse our blogroll and add the links to your bookmarks. Trust us - they're worth the visit!

• It's a Small World After All [Drive Hard, Turn Left]
  Bill at Drive Hard, Turn Left was apparently intrigued by one of the "throwaway" tweets I posted in my Twitter-sation with PT on Feb. 23rd. The article that followed is a good self-examination from a fan perspective about whether the lack of American drivers in IndyCar is a deal-breaker. Read it and see if you agree.

• A Swift response to the Delta Wing [My Name is IRL]
  When you stop by My Name is IRL and see a post that forces you to scroll for what seems like an eternity, you realize that Jeff Iannucci has stopped teasing you with the appetizers and has served you a big juicy plate full of filet mignon. Those are the moments where I just sit, read, and enjoy something that in most cases I am envious that I didn't write. This article is one of those posts. Oh, and there's a picture of a Pontiac Aztek in there too.

• Should The Sisters Sell? [Oilpressure]
  The idea that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway might at some point down the road move out of the hands of the Hulman-George family is one that makes even the saltiest paddock salt start to feel nervous. George at Oilpressure takes a look at the possibility of what in IndyCar circles would be akin to trading Wayne Gretzky to the Kings.

• Swift Urges Fan Input, Says Designs Still Evolving [pressdog.com]
  You really should be bookmarking pressdog.com and reading it regularly - Bill certainly has enough output for you to make his site required daily reading. But this entry is a home run that deserves special mention, with the 'Dog getting all up close and personal with Mark Page, chief designer of Swift Engineering. READ! READ NOW!

• It’s time to revise our definition of ride-buying [Planet-IRL]
  Stephanie at Planet-IRL jumps into the American driver debate with an examination of what it means to be a "ride buyer" in today's IndyCar series. Although she brings up 'King Hero (you do know what that leading apostrophe is for, right?), her analysis is admirably even-handed and brings up something that many fans don't want to think about: why are American companies sponsoring foreign drivers instead of Americans, and what might that say?

• John Barnes and the DeltaWing project [Indy Racing Revolution]
  Our buddy Chris Estrada has finally gotten his site back on the air, and on the first catch of the game scores an 80-yard touchdown with this interview with Panther Racing's principal owner about the most controversial subject in IndyCar at the moment. Barnes pulls no punches - but be warned, if you're 40 years old or older, be prepared to feel a little unwanted.

• The Pagoda Unveils Its Revolutionary Chassis Design [The Silent Pagoda]
  "That's no car... it's a MAN PART!" We've heard that so often about the DeltaWing that some of us forgot how the complaint echoes the words of a certain aged Jedi Knight. Roy Hobbson, though - man, that dude doesn't miss a trick. I bring this up because it provides a bit of context for this (as usual) hilarious blog post about the fifth entry in the 2012 IndyCar chassis proposal race.

Final Thoughts

Keep sending your letters to Randy Bernard. The guy wants to hear from fans about the direction of the IndyCar series. Seriously. He actually cares about your opinions. So take advantage of that largesse before he comes to his senses.

Also, Vision Racing could still use your help. It's getting very sad as the season gets closer to see the forlorn tweets from Lauren and Ed on the outside looking in. Pat Caporali has been relentlessly positive but even someone as determined to look on the bright side as she is needs some encouragement. So help out - even if it's just a note expressing your support.

I'm resisting the impulse to use some sort of Olympic metaphor, given that we are now in the thick of the quadrennial sporting festival. Suffice to say, we have a bunch of GOLD MEDAL links to hang around your necks this week. (Wow. So much for self-control.)

Anyway, the DeltaWing controversy continues to rage, even more so now that Lola has released their concept drawings which are so close to the current car that they are nigh indistinguishable. But fortunately (and in some cases, unfortunately - you'll see in a moment) there is other stuff to talk about. So let's get right to it!

• Remembering A Friend [SPEEDtv.com]
  I don't know whether it's a good or bad thing that some of the best racing writing is inspired by tragedy. Still, this tribute to Dave Randall from Jeff Olson at SPEEDtv.com deserves your attention and, most likely, a tissue or two to boot.

• Joe Stimola Passes Away [SPEEDtv.com]
  Veteran open-wheel crew chief and engineer Joe Stimola died over the weekend in Florida from complications following open heart surgery. Stimola was another of those influential people in racing who never got the share of the limelight they deserved. But those who knew him know full well his impact not only on their sport, but on their lives.

• The Silver Vitamin [SPEEDtv.com]
  Marshall Pruett is at it again, talking to anyone and everyone about the DeltaWing concept IndyCar. This is a three-page monster of an article that gives some interesting insight not only into the DeltaWing, but also the owners' plans for assuming the reins of the IndyCar series' technical arm. Worthy of re-reading.

• DeltaWing: After Some Time To Reflect [Oilpressure]
  George Phillips definitely doesn't share the ambivalence surrounding the proposed DeltaWing concept. He took the advice to let his first impression sink in before passing judgment but, as George says, his reaction "went from being horrified to that of pure outrage." Don't miss his followup to this article, "A House Divided," where George expresses his worries that many of us share about a potential power struggle between the owners and the league.

• The Neros Fiddle while IndyCar Burns and Fans Turn to DANICAR [pressdog.com]
  It's not often that our favorite IndyMutt gives us a glorious rant like this one. Most of the time, he rations his excellent wordkibble in small, tasty handfuls that keep us coming back for more. So when the 'Dog goes after the postman with this much growling, it's worth your while to sit down and anticipate the inevitable shredding of postal pants. (In other words, this is a great article. Read it.)

• Danicamania, the sequel [My Name is IRL]
  Danica Patrick may be the bee's knees to NASCAR right now, but Da Newch has seen it all before. His words of warning should be required reading for all those stock car nuts who think that having the GoDaddy Girl around is an indication of what Darrell Waltrip called "the rising tide."

• One Positive About Each Constructor [Is It May Yet?]
  So much angst has been spewed about the 2012 IndyCar that it was inevitable that someone would stop taking it all seriously - if only for a moment. So if your blood pressure is skyrocketing about the DeltaWing or the Lola, read this - it's as good as your nitro pills! (Not really. Keep taking the pills. And please don't sue me.)

• John Lewis, VP of Marketing, Talks about IndyCar's Effort to Talk to Fans [pressdog.com]
  Amazingly enough, John Lewis, the IRL's Vice President of Marketing and League Development, does not use an adapted Twister spinner to randomly select fan reactions to IndyCar's direction. Pressdog, with an assist from IndyCar PR, gets the real scoop.

• Yes, Virginia, there really is a Delta Wing [the_race_gIRL]
  As the first race of the season approaches, our favorite blogger-from-the-bathtub recaps some of her reactions to IndyCar offseason hijinks.

• Musings on the Daytona 500 from an IndyCar Point of View [Planet-IRL]
  Hole in da track! Hole in da track! Lookin' like a fool with a hole in da track! Tires go down, cars spin sideways, HOLE IN DA TRACK! ...*ahem.* Sorry. Got carried away. Stephanie at Planet-IRL has a much better and more reasoned recap of the Daytona 500 from an IndyCar fan's point of view.

• As the Wheel Turns [My Name Is IRL]
  And finally, Jeff Iannucci blatantly rips off the "I'm too lazy to write a story, so I'll summarize a bunch of others" format of The Paddock Pulse for his "As the Wheel Turns" segment at My Name is IRL. (What? He's been blogging for several years longer than Pop Off Valve has been around? You mean, Paddock Pulse is actually a ripoff of ATWT? Excuse me, I need to go... um... grab a glass of water.)

Final Thoughts

A sincere congratulations to Roy Hobbson at the Silent Pagoda (or is it just "Silent Pagoda"? Nobody can ever tell me for sure) for standing up to The Man and fighting the power and all of that. The Pagoda was dropped from IndyCar's website after Roy gleefully skewered Chip Ganassi and the DeltaWing in a recent post. Since the Pagoda is the closest thing to an "official" unofficial IndyCar blog, I'm pretty sure that the powers-that-be didn't appreciate the rebellious nature of the post. But as of today, the Pagoda is back on the IndyCar site after an avalanche of fan support forced them to reconsider. Welcome back, Roy!

It's been an eventful day here at Pop Off Valve. I started the morning with my reappraisal of the DeltaWing car and finished it up by accidentally insulting Nate Ryan of USA Today, who took exception to a tweet I wrote saying that the racing media should be appalled at the rush to place Danica Patrick on a stock car pedestal (Nate, of course, is one of the rapidly-shrinking number of classically-trained professionals left in racing media centers these days, so I don't blame him for taking it personally... also, I apologized to him later).

My misunderstanding with Mr. Ryan almost made me forget about the DeltaWing unveiling yesterday, an event that by now has reduced IndyCar fans to either panicked seizures or uncontrollable weeping. My thoughts, of course, are right here for you to read. The sheer avalanche of response from other blogs, of course, would probably take up several pages of links, so I'll just list a sampling of them for your perusal:

• Four Chassis Enter, One Chassis Leaves [Drive Hard, Turn Left]
• The Delta Wing thing arrives [My Name Is IRL]
• Ode to the Penis car… [So… here’s what I’m thinking…]
• Bill and Jeff get Monster Air, Owners Line Up at Kool-Aid Barrel [pressdog.com]
• My Delta Wing Opinion: 24 hours later [Planet-IRL]
• Delta Wing: The Ambiguously Gay Indy Car (Not That There Is Anything Wrong With That) [Defender of the IRL Weblog]
• Ask the Expert: On ... what else? DeltaWing [The Indianapolis Star]

Of course, the most epic of these blog posts by a long shot was posted by Roy Hobbson over at The Silent Pagoda. I may have coined the phrase "DeltaWang" in a fit of Twitter snark, but Roy's magnum opus, "How The Delta Wing Came To Be: A Nearly Verbatim Recounting," takes it all to a totally different, hilariously on-point new level. Sadly, soon after he posted it, IndyCar's official website removed all links to the Pagoda from their pages - reminding us that even good-natured snark can get you in hot water when you're connected to an official media arm.

Final Thoughts

For those who are sick of the DeltaWing already, you will want to head over to George Phillips' Oilpressure blog to read a guest-contributed article called "The Junk Formula" by Tom Gahr. Well worth your while.

Nothing at all happened over the past week. Trust me.

Seriously, folks, enjoy the veal.

This week's Paddock Pulse is just gonna be chock-full of references to two Big Events - and I'm not talking about Danica being on CSI: NY, either. First, the shuttering (and the defying-the-odds appeal to fans and Letters of Reference campaign) of Vision Racing sent the blogosphere all a-Twitter (pun intended - you should have seen the tweet-valanche). Then the Indy Racing League sparked off the largest bull-riding-related-title-pun contest in the history of the Internet by hiring PBR exec Randy Bernard as the new league CEO. After that, well... there wasn't really a whole lot to talk about other than Dreyer & Reinbold hiring Justin Wilson away from Dale Coyne.

So let's get all of this out of the way now with a sampling of some of the blogsplosion:

• Vision Racing shuts down, plus the fan letter outreach: A Man Without a Vision is Blah Blah Blah [Is It May Yet?], A significant loss of Vision [My Name Is IRL], Tony George’s Free Fall [Oilpressure], Vision ... Dimmed [pressdog.com], Vision Racing Will Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night [The Silent Pagoda], Ed Carpenter speaks out about Vision Racing [Planet-IRL].
• New Indy Racing League CEO Andy... er, Randy Bernard: We have a new leader [My Name Is IRL], Bernard Saddles up a Truly Bucking Bull of a Job [pressdog.com], IRL Hires New CEO [16th And Georgetown], On the new CEO of the IRL, Randy Bernard [Planet-IRL], A Quick Word on Randy Bernard [The Silent Pagoda].

We do have a couple of links to content on topics other than these two for your perusal:

• A verbose retrospective of the Tony George era [My Name Is IRL]
  Jeff Iannucci of My Name is IRL is our favorite fellow blogger here at POV, not just because he's a fellow resident of the Grand Canyon State. In this rather lengthy entry (for him, anyway), Jeff ruminates on the legacy of Tony George and takes issue with some of the parting shots levied at George following his resignation from the Hulman-George companies.

• Travel [Drive Hard, Turn Left]
  In the midst of the TG resignations, Vision Racing's suspension of operations, and our new "No Bull" CEO, Drive Hard, Turn Left was still able to post a normal blog not related at all to any of those issues. SPOILER ALERT: There is advocacy for a Las Vegas night race in there.

• Where Is Loyalty Today? [Oilpressure]
  George over at Oilpressure has a bone to pick with today's racers - the lack of loyalty. It seems to be a commodity that most folks can't afford, even though it has no ties to the recession. I wasn't going to post this link but I felt I had to out of loyalty for George. (Actually, I was just going for a stupid joke, George. You're still the man!)

• A yardstick for Danica? That sounds like a good swap! [My Name Is IRL]
  Another entry from ol' Jeff, and the epic title is only topped by the awesomeness of the article below it. It concerns Danica Patrick's ARCA debut, because really, what other storyline is there to promote in that race? Read, be amazed and entertained, and tell him I sent you because I get an M&M every time I give Jeff a page view.

Final thoughts

Please remember to go write a letter for Vision Racing's Letters of Reference campaign. Why? Because this team works harder than any other in racing to reach out to and incorporate the fans. And even in the face of adversity they aren't asking for your money - only your recommendation as they apply for a job as a sponsor representative. That's class, folks.

Also of note, you may notice that we have a new Multimedia section at POV. Against their better judgment, the IRL has decided that I should have permission to access their IndyCar audio and video, and who are the beneficiaries of this? YOU. Oh, and FYI - I'll also be posting some of my late friend Earl Ma's videos in this section from time to time. You'll get a kick out of them, I promise.

Lastly, I should remind you that we have a Pop Off Valve Store that has all sorts of cool stuff in it, including T-shirts like this one and this one. Why am I pimping this? Because all of the proceeds from the store go to charity. So buy stuff. Please?

I suppose I could title this edition of Paddock Pulse, "Where the heck did January go?" That's right, we're almost to February, which means we're one step closer to the launch of the IZOD IndyCar Series' 2010 edition. As usual, the fact that we aren't racing yet hasn't stopped folks from talking about racing, so check out some of the buzz around the blogosphere that you might have missed.

• Miller's Mailbag, 1.27 [SPEEDtv.com]
  It's another week and it's another Robin Miller mailbag. Predictably, most of the first batch of notes are about Tony George. It starts ugly and stays that way, with plenty of spin doctoring from the peanut gallery. At one point, someone even asks if Gerry Forsythe might come "rescue" the IRL. That should tell you just about all you need to know. Thankfully, the discussion does venture into more interesting Delta Wing territory on the second page.

• The IRL Should Look For What, In A CEO? [Oilpressure]
  George Phillips over at Oilpressure delves into what sort of qualifications the hypothetical new CEO of the Indy Racing League should possess. My take: not being Tony George is not nearly enough, Mr. Belskus.

• pressdog Loves the Ladies: Alison Macleod [pressdog]
  The P-mutt goes off the grid to highlight another high-speed hottie: Alison Macleod. The fact that Alison is a member of the Ford Racing development program - and, therefore, destined for a life in tin-tops - seems to matter not a whit.

• ABC/ESPN Should Take A Page From Its Past [Oilpressure]
  Not surprisingly, the revelation that Marty Reid is going to be anchoring the IndyCar broadcast booth again has failed to inspire much in the way of celebration. Okay, let's put this simpler: AAAAAAARGH! Over at Oilpressure, George offers an alternative: Paul Page. Me? I'd have gone with Vince Welch. (Side note: geeked that local boy Rick DeBruhl will be joining the IRL coverage.)

• IndyCar, Ennui & Where Is This Ship Going ? [PaddockTalk]
  My favorite IndyCar press imp, Annie Proffit, weighs in on the future of IndyCar racing and introduces the word "ennui" to a racing lexicon that has until recently been dominated by the word "schadenfreude." Time to rev up those dictionaries, folks!

In other news...

...Pop Off Valve has launched an online store. Let's get this out of the way now - it's strictly entrepreneurial. I want to spread the word about the site and merchandise is a good way to do it.

That said, here's the beauty part. All proceeds I receive from the sale of POV merchandise will be donated to charity. My plan is to rotate charities depending on world events (for example, this month I'm donating to the Red Cross' Haiti aid program), but when the world scene is quiet I plan on donating heavily to cancer and autism research.

So check out the store and pick up something for a good cause. I even have yellow shirts, folks. That's serious IndyCar gangsta-ism, yo.

A combination of a wicked pissah of a cold, Tony George's resignation and the fallout thereof, and a tornado in Phoenix (?!) conspired to delay this week's Paddock Pulse, so apologies for the delay. Let's get right into it!

• Obviously, the hottest topic in IndyCar right now is Tony George stepping down from all of the Hulman-George companies to focus on keeping Vision Racing afloat. You can read a couple of musings on the topic from Drive Hard, Turn Left and Is It May Yet? You can also read about Jeff Belskus looking to delegate some of his IndyCar workload (as well as see him refer to himself in the third person) over at the Indy Star.

• Miller's Mailbag, 1.21 [SPEEDtv.com]
  It's another week and another mess o'letters for Robin Miller. Predictably, it's a lot of standard stuff about Tony George resigning, how Brian Barnhart is the new IndyCar antichrist, and how USAC was the end-all be-all of human existence. Makes you wish the season were getting started a bit sooner.

• HPD Improves Refuling Safety [SPEEDtv.com]
  Good news: Honda will incorporate a refueling lockout device on IZOD IndyCar Series cars in 2010 in an effort to further reduce the possibility of fuel spills and fire during pit stops. Essentially, this will help keep drivers from screeching out of the pits with the probe still attached. This way, drivers can be told that they're "on fire" metaphorically instead of literally.

• The Störtebeker-Ganassi Scale Will Be Our Guide [Silent Pagoda]
  Six words: The Störtebeker-Ganassi Scale of Badassery. That should be more than enough to get you to read the latest wonderful bit of weirdness from Roy Hobbson over at the Silent Pagoda (who, unfortunately, we have left off previous Paddock Pulses - an oversight we will not repeat).

• Off-Track Injuries Through The Years [Oilpressure]
  Here's an entertaining feature from George Phillips over at Oilpressure - a recounting of some of the owies incurred by racers that haven't involved catchfences or flying carbon fiber. For my money, it's hard to top Jimmie Johnson injuring himself trying to surf a golf cart but the nice thing about racers is that they are always trying to one-up each other.

• The Oval/Road/Street Debate - A Different Take [Drive Hard, Turn Left]
  Lately, there has been some debate over whether the IZOD IndyCar Series needs to return to the all-oval schedule that the Indy Racing League featured upon its inception. On the heels of Planet-IRL and Oilpressure debating the topic comes Drive Hard, Turn Left, advocating balance to the IndyCar schedule.

• Chip Ganassi says the survival of the racing industry is not a given [ESPN]
  John Oreovicz summarizes Chip Ganassi's excellent speech at the annual AARWBA All-America Team Banquet last weekend. Ganassi, the voice of reason? Apparently so. Chip sounded off on the need for innovation in racing, and I happen to agree with him - and not just because he's advocating the new "Delta Wing" car. (Speaking of which, George Phillips at Oilpressure took the opportunity to sound off on Project Delta Wing himself.)

That's it for now. A special shoutout to friends of the blog and Sam Schmidt Motorsports teammates Pippa Mann and Philip Major who are waiting out the freakish rain- and windstorms that have battered the Phoenix area over the past week in the hopes of doing some testing at Firebird International Raceway. Stay safe!

Happy MLK Day, dear readers! Thanks to a wonderfully-timed illness, my weekend writing schedule got all messed up - so like any lazy writer, I'm putting up "new content" in the form of an early Paddock Pulse. Without further ado, here we go!

• COUNTERPOINT: Street racing [Planet-IRL]
  Paul and Steph from Planet-IRL do word-battle about the relative merits of having street racing around in the IndyCar Series. Some entertaining dialogue, with Paul preferring not to watch any racing at all to watching an IndyCar street race and Steph laying down some criteria for whether a street race should be held in a particular market. (Spoiler alert: street races aren't going anywhere.)

• Are Street Circuits Really Needed? [Oilpressure]
  Not to be outdone, George Phillips also gets in on the whole street circuit issue at the Oilpressure blog.

• Images Of The Decade [16th And Georgetown]
  Enjoy some of the landmark events of the IndyCar decade past with an aggregation of photos from the IRL media archive, presented by our buds at 16th and Georgetown.

• Sarah Fisher has special plans for the Indy 500 (and they involve Ellen DeGeneres). [ESPN]
  Ryan McGee jumps on the #Ellen2Indy500 bandwagon in his ESPN blog. Worth reading if only for the second sentence in the article: "She was Danica before Danica..."

• Reid, Goodyear return [The Indianapolis Star]
  Marty Reid and former Indianapolis 500 driver Scott Goodyear will return to the television booth this year to host ABC's five IZOD IndyCar Series races, including the 500. Eddie Cheever, who won the 500 in 1998, will join them in hosting the 500. That, apparently, is the good news, which means that the bad news is really bad - Brienne Pedigo isn't coming back.

• More questions than answers after IndyCar Series meeting [The Indianapolis Star]
  Curt Cavin, intrepid reporter for the Indianapolis Star, tracks down some of the current issues as far as driver plans for the upcoming season - including the current lack of contract for "Son of 'Stache" Graham Rahal.

• Antonio Sabato Jr. and Danica Patrick to Heat Up CSI: NY [People Magazine]
  Because we know you couldn't wait for the scoop, we have Danica Patrick's CSI: NY character name: Liza Gray. The article also mentions an "explosive car crash" during an "expedition" race. I'm guessing People's editors are complete idiots and don't know the difference between "exhibition" and "expedition," because the odds of Fictional Danica being wiped out by a car crash while climbing a mountain or searching for intelligent life in the New York sewers are rather low.

• Danica Plays Marilyn Monroe, Reprises Flashdance and Weird Science In New Ads [Sporting News]
  And since we know that you can't get enough Danica, here's some inside scoop on her upcoming Super Bowl ads (complete with a truly unfortunate image of Danica playing Kelly LeBrock's character in Weird Science). Behold the awesome awfulness of press release blather:
  

  “This is our best work ever!” proclaimed Go Daddy CEO and Founder Bob Parsons. “The Internet-Only version of 'Movies' with Danica as Marilyn Monroe is smokin’ hot and I predict people of all ages are going to enjoy our Go Daddy Girl as 'the girl' from 'The Seven Year Itch' for years to come.”
  
  Patrick said, “All of our new commercials are visually beautiful and very funny. These ads are all top-notch, but the Internet-Only version of 'Movies' is definitely my favorite!”

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