“I’m Happy For You”

An ace. A hug. Game, set and match #Serena -- 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. #usopen #SWeep15 snpy.tv/1JRCqdb

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US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 09, 2015

Chat Away

It's time. #Serena vs. #Venus http://t.co/PZBoFkaooY

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  (@espnW) September 09, 2015

A Tweet Or Two

#Obama ran for POTUS pledging engagement + diplomacy. Promise made; promise kept. #IranDeal #GiveDiplomacyAChance huffingtonpost.com/christine-pelo…

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  (@sfpelosi) August 30, 2015

Watch President Obama gnaw on a bear's leftover salmon vnty.fr/1JRtmY1 http://t.co/QGJdH9taeE

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VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) September 08, 2015

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Colin Powell Defends 'Pretty Good’ Iran Deal on Meet the Press bit.ly/1NjHX2q (VIDEO) http://t.co/0nioIyB3Id

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  (@Mediaite) September 06, 2015

The moment that doomed efforts to kill the Iran deal? @Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, according to Dem lawmakers. washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost…

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Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) September 06, 2015

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just like Serena Williams. http://t.co/4KY8zFH1tW

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deray mckesson (@deray) September 07, 2015

"She's my sister today. She's my sister next week. She's my sister next year." instagram.com/p/7Xx2gGjq8A/ #USOpen #ESPNTennis

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Bravo

► Get a first look at the inspiring trailer for #ABallerinasTale, in theaters & VOD Oct 14th. ow.ly/RNSuR http://t.co/gOoluOkCp0

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IFC Films (@IFCFilms) September 04, 2015

Hunger Games' Amandla Stenberg pens comic to celebrate POC women bit.ly/1M0fZbm "We need more badass girls!" http://t.co/IwkahUxvSc

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Tech Times (@TechTimes_News) September 04, 2015

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BREAKING: The city of Baltimore says it has reached $6.4M wrongful death settlement with family of #FreddieGray. nbc4dc.com/qGL5Pxl

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NBCWashington (@nbcwashington) September 08, 2015

5 facts exposing the media’s lies about police shootings usuncut.com/black-lives-ma…

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 08, 2015

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2015 is the safest year for police officers in 20 years, but police killings of citizens are at a 40-year high. usuncut.com/black-lives-ma…

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 08, 2015

Police are killed by more White people than Black people. usuncut.com/black-lives-ma…

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 08, 2015

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Food For Thought

Caskets of 100s of African refugees who drowned off EU, while the world stood silent. #solidarityWithAfricanRefugees http://t.co/84cvZ16Wnh

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African Refugees (@Somaliadev) September 07, 2015

THE AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS HAD HARSHER TREATMENTS THAN THE MIDDLE EASTERN/ ARAB ONES #solidarityWithAfricanRefugees http://t.co/weHIGfuqi8

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Sundus✨ (@sundus_9) September 07, 2015

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#SolidarityWithAfricanRefugees No welcome committees http://t.co/Es1lZdcFNB

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mango (@lunarnomad) September 07, 2015

#SolidarityWithAfricanRefugees b/c when they tried crossing the border from Italy to Switzerland, nobody offered them food, shelter or help!

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Shae (@ShayGatsby) September 07, 2015

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#SolidaritywithAfricanRefugees b/c africans have been dying on the shores of European countries since 2011 and the EU has yet to respond

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Shae (@ShayGatsby) September 07, 2015

While...thousands of African refugees are kept in horrible detention camps. Oh the irony of Israelis. twitter.com/irinnews/statu…

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African Refugees (@Somaliadev) September 07, 2015

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Israel building Syrian border fence, won't accept refugees, Netanyahu says nbcnews.to/1K01thK http://t.co/GX90ZPa48w

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NBC News (@NBCNews) September 06, 2015

#SolidarityWithAfricanRefugees Somali & Eritrean refugees make desperate attempt to escape Italian detention. http://t.co/Fz6Ry01W3C

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African Refugees (@Somaliadev) September 06, 2015

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Rather ironic Italians are tweeting 'refugees welcome' while turning a blind eye to the thousands of African refugees in detention camps.

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African Refugees (@Somaliadev) September 06, 2015

MORE: Cameron: UK to re-settle up to 20,000 Syrian refugees from camps over 5 years: apne.ws/1VIW2I5

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The Associated Press (@AP) September 07, 2015

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A man who has spent years accomplishing nothing in the Senate has the nerve to lie about President Obama. Privilege is a hell of a drug

.@BernieSanders You're either a LIAR or IGNORANT of recent political reality. Neither a presidential qualification. http://t.co/tc6srhajMh

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  (@Only4RM) September 07, 2015

Barack Obama has been the most successful liberal president since Roosevelt. Running against him is offensive, Bernie.

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Jeff Fecke (@jkfecke) September 07, 2015

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Hugs & cheers all around at pro-#IranDeal event on Capitol Hill after news of latest Dem support of deal @BBCNewsUS http://t.co/Z3rhqWYnzd

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Suzanne Kianpour (@KianpourWorld) September 08, 2015

Senate Dems clinch enough votes for Iran deal, could spell major victory for President Obama bit.ly/1Fw4i4Q http://t.co/WIS5JWcpdw

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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 08, 2015

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Propane Jane: More Truth-Telling

A chick I went to high school with posted some all lives matter bullshit on her IG yesterday. Funny how you have to reconsider friendships.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

I know her well enough that I invited her to my wedding, but don't think for a sec I'll stay acquainted if this bitch can't understand BLM.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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That goes for the other folk I know who sat up there and liked the shit as if it was profound and not subliminally racist.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

You best believe I replied too, and I sure do dare any one of their silly asses to clap back.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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I've thought abt it intently ever since b/c while I discuss ALM and BLM here all the time, I had yet to encounter any ALM folk in real life.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

Since I know her personality, background, and current lifestyle quite well, I instantly understood why she went there. I just disagreed.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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She was a Hispanic girl who completely eschewed Hispanic culture & strove to fit in w/White folk instead. She's now married to a White cop.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

Undoubtedly she's spent the last week watching Fox and listening to her ignorant teabag hubby rant about how BLM killed Officer Goforth.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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I know that because right next to her ALM hashtag she added a "blue houston" hashtag which unbeknownst to her canceled out its antecedent.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

I'm sure she's still scratching her head at my reply, and also a little disoriented wondering if I'm not one of the "good Blacks" after all.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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She doesn't have the ovaries to address me further on the topic, but I ain't never wished a motherfucker would like I do right now, y'all.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

Lord knows I could say some hella informed & articulate but unnecessary shit in defense of BLM, but I keep ending up at "I'm Black, bitch."

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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Not only that but I have a Black husband and two Black sons, so we're just gonna have to agree to disagree on what BLM means to MY family.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

I get that she wants her White cop hubby to make it home safely just like I want my civilian Black hubby to too, but what's the risk ratio?

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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Can she or anyone else who basks in White privilege truly understand the threat posed to Black life in America if they don't know it exists?

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

This is the bullshit she posted. My reply was "sad thing is it's not so much an idea as it is a fact of reality." http://t.co/kh7Q1uVPAx

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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She put an ALM hashtag underneath as if just saying all lives matter changes *actual fucking statistics* on the ground. Willful ignorance.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

These are the same motherfuckers who claim to be "colorblind". They don't have the slightest clue what a privilege even that itself is.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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I wake up Black and face the predominately White world around me as one of the mysterious/misunderstood aliens in the room. I see in color.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

I was the only Black person in my class from 2nd to 5th grade. The only Black cheerleader in the 8th. One of only 3 Black medical students.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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How many White people can say the same in reverse? How many White people are breaking glass ceilings by simply showing up to work everyday?

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

This is the experience that far too many White people and non-White assimilators don't understand. It is HARD to not be White in America.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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That's not to say it isn't hard to be White in America (the welfare rolls tell that tale), but being non White in America is that times 💯.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

What bothers me about ALM people is their brains are too rigid to acknowledge and accept this basic fact of reality. I detest it.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

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If you willfully don't live in the reality based community, I can't be your friend. Especially where racism is concerned. Bottom line.

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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) September 06, 2015

#IranDeal: Don’t Ever Underestimate President Barack Obama

Thank you, Colin, for putting your experience and expertise behind this important initiative for our country. twitter.com/meetthepress/s…

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President Obama (@POTUS) September 06, 2015

'I Think It Is A Good Deal' Colin Powell says about #IranDeal on #MTP nbcnews.to/1NVZNZa

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Meet the Press (@meetthepress) September 06, 2015

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.@RonWyden announces support for #IranDeal. Full statement here: RonWyden/my-statement-on-the-joint-comprehensive-plan-of-action-d1f2630ff4f6"> medium.com@RonWyden/my-s…

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  (@WydenPress) September 08, 2015

Read my statement on the #IranDeal here: 1.usa.gov/1PZ8orK

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Senator Gary Peters (@SenGaryPeters) September 08, 2015

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I am gratified to say: this agreement with Iran will stand. America will seize this opportunity to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

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Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) September 08, 2015

"No issue that I have faced as a Member of Congress has been more consequential" —@SenGaryPeters on the #IranDeal twitter.com/SenGaryPeters/…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 08, 2015

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BOOM. Don’t come for the White House if they didn’t send for you

Watch why VP Cheney is just as wrong on the #IranDeal as he was on Iraq → go.wh.gov/IranDeal #WrongThenWrongNow amp.twimg.com/v/905900c1-786…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 08, 2015

VP Cheney: "There are lessons from the past we can draw." He taught the lesson we must learn. #WrongThenWrongNow amp.twimg.com/v/905900c1-786…

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The Iran Deal (@TheIranDeal) September 08, 2015

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Read my full statement on the decision to support the Iran nuclear agreement here: 1.usa.gov/1XGmS5o #IranDeal

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Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) September 08, 2015

Sen Ron Wyden announces support for Iran deal. If all 41 supporters filibuster, that averts veto fight.

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Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) September 08, 2015

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Note to VP Cheney: Even w/ the #IranDeal, U.S. will aggressively enforce sanctions on Iran’s support of terrorism, rights abuses, & more.

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The Iran Deal (@TheIranDeal) September 08, 2015

Middle East is full of shifting subtlety and nuance. Simple rules don't apply. Except one. Whatever Cheney says, do the opposite.

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Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) September 08, 2015

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the D.N.C. chairwoman, will support the Iran nuclear deal. nyti.ms/1VGVNwZ http://t.co/JsWJiIEuiB

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NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) September 06, 2015

Strong support for #IranDeal now from Colin Powell, Richard Lugar and Brent Scowcroft

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Ben Rhodes (@rhodes44) September 06, 2015

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Exclusive: Debbie Wasserman Schultz backs Iran nuclear deal | ow.ly/RQMhL

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Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) September 06, 2015

VIDEO: Thanks, @JoelMartinRubin Joel Rubin Calmly Destroys Fox News on the Iran Agreement. ringoffireradio.com/2015/09/joel-r… http://t.co/7TYaMhelEC

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Joe Cirincione (@Cirincione) September 05, 2015

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Debated McInnis of AEI this morning on CSpan on the #IranDeal. Watch out for the callers! c-span.org/video/?327867-… http://t.co/tQHc8MVIjW

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Trita Parsi (@tparsi) September 05, 2015

FACT: in 2005, Iran offered to cap program at 3000 centrifuges. Cheney said no. So Iran went to 19,000 centrifuges amazon.com/Treacherous-Al…

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Trita Parsi (@tparsi) September 08, 2015

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BREAKING: IT'S DONE!! 41Senators now back the #IranDeal - Obama doesn't have to use his veto!! HUGE VICTORY! @MarkRuffalo @JohnFugelsang

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Trita Parsi (@tparsi) September 08, 2015

Significance of this victory cant be overstated. Our side was Obama and a large, diversity coalition. The other side was 2-4 billionaires...

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Trita Parsi (@tparsi) September 08, 2015

Up Next: Duke Blue Devils at the White House

11:55 EDT: President Obama Welcomes the NCAA Champion Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball Team

Early Bird Rise and Shine

On This Day – Pete Souza: “The First Lady is definitely a hugger. Chuck Kennedy captured this moment of her hug with someone in the audience following her remarks in support of the Reach Higher initiative in Atlanta, Georgia.” Sept. 8, 2014

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Today

11:55 EDT: The President welcomes the NCAA Champion Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball team, East Room

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On This Day – Pete Souza: “‘How Does Someone Get to Meet the President of the United States?’ Parker McAllen, 13, wrote such a letter to the President, and before long, the President invited Parker and her family to the White House.” Sept. 8, 2014

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MoooOOOooorning!