2014 World Cup: Appiah admits pressure to shine in Brazil

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Isaac Mensah 10 years ago

it wont be easy oh! Germany and portugal will not be pushovers. Hmmmm!

it wont be easy oh! Germany and portugal will not be pushovers. Hmmmm!
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GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

HOW CAN YOU SUCCEED WITHOUT A PROVEN TD AT THE WCUP. U BETTER ADVISE URSELF AND ACT ACCORDINGLY....TO PREVENT DEMOLITION AND DISGRACE IN BRASIL.

HOW CAN YOU SUCCEED WITHOUT A PROVEN TD AT THE WCUP. U BETTER ADVISE URSELF AND ACT ACCORDINGLY....TO PREVENT DEMOLITION AND DISGRACE IN BRASIL.
NII COMMEY 10 years ago

THIS MEEK MAN, WITH NO FIRE IN HIS BELLY, STILL NUMBED IN DISBELIEF BY HIS DAUNTING NEW JOB-DESCRIPTION,IS SHAKING IN HIS BOOTS. HE HAS BITTEN MORE THAN HE CAN CHEW. HE NEEDS MILO ASAP, OR HE WILL CRUMBLE. IT DOESN'T TAKE A ...
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THIS MEEK MAN, WITH NO FIRE IN HIS BELLY, STILL NUMBED IN DISBELIEF BY HIS DAUNTING NEW JOB-DESCRIPTION,IS SHAKING IN HIS BOOTS. HE HAS BITTEN MORE THAN HE CAN CHEW. HE NEEDS MILO ASAP, OR HE WILL CRUMBLE. IT DOESN'T TAKE A GENIUS TO MAKE THIS OBSERVATION. THE MAN NEEDS HELP, BADLY! LET'S HELP HIM.
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago

We don't need another milo or 2 defensive coaches. We have already see what milo can do. We want better. If milo was any good. Why did he flop when he went chasing Arabian money. He should go and snub his moda. Obroni p3t3!

We don't need another milo or 2 defensive coaches. We have already see what milo can do. We want better. If milo was any good. Why did he flop when he went chasing Arabian money. He should go and snub his moda. Obroni p3t3!
CONTRIBUTION AGAIN 10 years ago

Beware of online compensations. They are full of fraudsters. Either you are swindled or you become the swindler folks. Pick your choice.

If AA listens to my postings he would stand against Portugal and Germany. Do not fiel ...
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Beware of online compensations. They are full of fraudsters. Either you are swindled or you become the swindler folks. Pick your choice.

If AA listens to my postings he would stand against Portugal and Germany. Do not field wakaso and Atsu smallish bodies in those matches. Include Afriyie ACQUAH and other tough, physique players who can tackle and win balls to fortify defense. Atsu should play Ghana usa BECAUSE HIS FLARE AND SMOOTH BALL HANDLING CAN DISPLACE THEIR DEFENSE.
??? 10 years ago

THEY CANT BEAT WORLD NUMBER 2 N 3.

THEY CANT BEAT WORLD NUMBER 2 N 3.
Avogadro 10 years ago

When Ghana went to WC 2006 were ranked 48 by FIFA. USA was ranked 5, Chech Republic was ranked 2 and Italy was ranked 13. Guess which teams made it past the Group stage. Ghana and eventual winners Italy.

Our first time ...
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When Ghana went to WC 2006 were ranked 48 by FIFA. USA was ranked 5, Chech Republic was ranked 2 and Italy was ranked 13. Guess which teams made it past the Group stage. Ghana and eventual winners Italy.

Our first time at the WC we made it past the Group stage and the last time around we moved a step further. The 2014 grouping is not that much different from 2006. Two foreign coaches took us that far. WE EXPECT APPIAH TO TAKE US FARTHER.
Avogadro 10 years ago

When Ghana went to WC 2006, we were ranked 48 by FIFA. USA was ranked 5, Chech Republic was ranked 2 and Italy was ranked 13. Guess which teams made it past the Group stage? Ghana and eventual winners, Italy.

Our first ...
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When Ghana went to WC 2006, we were ranked 48 by FIFA. USA was ranked 5, Chech Republic was ranked 2 and Italy was ranked 13. Guess which teams made it past the Group stage? Ghana and eventual winners, Italy.

Our first time at the WC we made it past the Group stage and the last time around we moved a step further. The 2014 grouping is not that much different from 2006. Two foreign coaches took us that far. WE EXPECT APPIAH TO TAKE US FARTHER. No excuses!

FORWARD EVER, BACKWARDS NEVER! Appiah should forget about the stupid 'Doctorate' and put his head back in the game. Nobody really thinks he is a 'Doctor' of any kind, anyway. We are only expecting him to be a COACH. And we are expecting Ghana to go at least a step farther than 2010.

After he has done this, he can call himself anything!
NANA KUFUOR 10 years ago

Let us call a spade a spade. The first match of Ghana versus USA will determine Ghana's fate of the holders of the wooden spoon. Qualifying to the knockout stage will be one of the greatest miracles of our time.

Let us call a spade a spade. The first match of Ghana versus USA will determine Ghana's fate of the holders of the wooden spoon. Qualifying to the knockout stage will be one of the greatest miracles of our time.
kwami 10 years ago

Ghana has the potential of beat any team in that group and I mean beating them like drums so the coach and those lazy players should get serious.. we don't have time for complains.. go Ghana! Go for Gold

Ghana has the potential of beat any team in that group and I mean beating them like drums so the coach and those lazy players should get serious.. we don't have time for complains.. go Ghana! Go for Gold
MAD COBRA 10 years ago

What makes the coach and players lazy after qualifying for
the world cup?I think you know less about football,do you know how many oountries in this world that participated in the qualifying series?My friend you don't know ...
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What makes the coach and players lazy after qualifying for
the world cup?I think you know less about football,do you know how many oountries in this world that participated in the qualifying series?My friend you don't know anything about football you would have appreciated the coach and players you have proved yourself as a dumb ass walking on earth and don't post anything about football on Ghanaweb or any thing concerning football again cause you are ignorant about the game.
yay 10 years ago

u a right

u a right
Sly 10 years ago

Germany and portugal are not super humans. We will beat them. That day will surely come.

Germany and portugal are not super humans. We will beat them. That day will surely come.
John,Tema 10 years ago

If wishes were horses beggars would ride,wait till the first round and see whether if Ghana's name will be heard in Brazil again.

If wishes were horses beggars would ride,wait till the first round and see whether if Ghana's name will be heard in Brazil again.
Ninja 10 years ago

I live in Mississippi and I am a Ghanaian university professor. I have never heard of any University in Mississippi called Day Spring Christian University of Mississippi. Universities and colleges are not usually prolific lik ...
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I live in Mississippi and I am a Ghanaian university professor. I have never heard of any University in Mississippi called Day Spring Christian University of Mississippi. Universities and colleges are not usually prolific like high schools and lower schools. Out of curiosity, I went out of my way to Google the institution and nothing came up. Is this institution fake or real?
Kofi 10 years ago

Well, there is listed a Dayspring Christian University with an address at Brookhaven, Mississippi 39602.
However, the fact their contact e-mails are @yahoo does not paint a very good picture.

Well, there is listed a Dayspring Christian University with an address at Brookhaven, Mississippi 39602.
However, the fact their contact e-mails are @yahoo does not paint a very good picture.
kwami 10 years ago

I know it's some bull shit... but again if that motivates him then it's ok.

I know it's some bull shit... but again if that motivates him then it's ok.
ziggy w 10 years ago

Athletic Madrid showed all international coaches how to beat passing teams, when they beat Barcelona. it will do the technical video staff to get a copy of those two incredible games and study them acutely. we must make other ...
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Athletic Madrid showed all international coaches how to beat passing teams, when they beat Barcelona. it will do the technical video staff to get a copy of those two incredible games and study them acutely. we must make other teams uncomfortable as best as possible. chances will come but will the boys be able to pounce like Demba Ba did for Chelsea at Liverpool yesterday????
The Son of Man 10 years ago

The Day Spring Christian University has locations in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Logos, Nigeria. It is part of the The American Association of Christian Therapists Consortium of Schools. It also runs the Agape churches. Google ...
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The Day Spring Christian University has locations in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Logos, Nigeria. It is part of the The American Association of Christian Therapists Consortium of Schools. It also runs the Agape churches. Google it and you will see the College. You may think it is not a good University but it really exists.
STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 10 years ago

ITS NOT GOING TO BE EASY AT ALL ,WE NEED TO CHANGE STYLE OF OUR GAME,SPEED, FULL POWER OF 120 MINUTS AND GOOD PENALTY KIKS,JORDAN,SHCLUP,FRINPONG,VORSAH CAN FIGHT

ITS NOT GOING TO BE EASY AT ALL ,WE NEED TO CHANGE STYLE OF OUR GAME,SPEED, FULL POWER OF 120 MINUTS AND GOOD PENALTY KIKS,JORDAN,SHCLUP,FRINPONG,VORSAH CAN FIGHT
Isaac Mensah 10 years ago

i am pursuaded to agree with ninja on two grounds:
* what has AA really achieved to merit this award. we have already been to the WC before.
* i checked online and the only e- mail they have is a yahoo account. i dont expec ...
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i am pursuaded to agree with ninja on two grounds:
* what has AA really achieved to merit this award. we have already been to the WC before.
* i checked online and the only e- mail they have is a yahoo account. i dont expect that from a university in the U.S :DayspringChristianUniversity@yahoo.com
Shame 10 years ago

If you are a profesor go and help NDC

If you are a profesor go and help NDC
Twea 10 years ago

First of all, you just have to goggle, or go to www.wikipedia.org to figure out for yourself, if this college have any kind of credibility or if it is even accredited in Mississipi, which happens to be the less educated state ...
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First of all, you just have to goggle, or go to www.wikipedia.org to figure out for yourself, if this college have any kind of credibility or if it is even accredited in Mississipi, which happens to be the less educated state or province in the whole of North America. Lol!

What a joke.
Nii Gbemi 10 years ago

Still Rated, better equipped than the Universities in Ghana. The "bofoon" attitude of us... Your university did not see it fit to honored him. Some one does it and you want demean that achieve ment. Shame Twea

Still Rated, better equipped than the Universities in Ghana. The "bofoon" attitude of us... Your university did not see it fit to honored him. Some one does it and you want demean that achieve ment. Shame Twea
Twea 10 years ago

These days, it is easy to check out everything. There are all kinds of fake organizations around. I live in the U.S., and I can start an organization right in my garage or from rented store front and call it anything I want, ...
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These days, it is easy to check out everything. There are all kinds of fake organizations around. I live in the U.S., and I can start an organization right in my garage or from rented store front and call it anything I want, and invite some gullible Africans to give them awards,which I would print out from my computer and call it good.

Shine your eyes and find out for yourself, if such a school exist and what kind of accreditation they have before posting some ignorant comments here.

Appiah deserves to be honored. But, not by a fake organization seeking to lure some more gullible Africans into applying for "admission" into an Illegitimate college. There are thousands of such illegitimate colleges here in North America. So, a responsible person must check them out before associating themselves with them.

It is very easy to find these things out, and Ninja and I have given you some pointers. You can take them for your own knowledge or wallow in your ignorance.
KOFI 10 years ago

Nii, just go online and check. I just did and it is true: it was founded in 2007, and is just an online university not certified by the USA. They have offices at Florida, Mississipi(USA) and Lagos(Nigeria). They only offer th ...
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Nii, just go online and check. I just did and it is true: it was founded in 2007, and is just an online university not certified by the USA. They have offices at Florida, Mississipi(USA) and Lagos(Nigeria). They only offer theological courses.(diploma,ASSOCIATE, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate). Please we have junk schools in America as well so dont condemn Ghana education out right. We can debate on this.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

this IS A BACKYARD SEMINARY/THEOLOGY SCHOOL. HOW CAN A CARPENTRY SCHOOL OFFER A PHD TO A FARMER? WAT IS THE CONNECTION?WHERE ARE THE SIMILIARITIES IN THOUGHT? AA IS A SOCCER COACH N HE GETS A DOCTORATE FROM A CHRISTIAN/SEMINA ...
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this IS A BACKYARD SEMINARY/THEOLOGY SCHOOL. HOW CAN A CARPENTRY SCHOOL OFFER A PHD TO A FARMER? WAT IS THE CONNECTION?WHERE ARE THE SIMILIARITIES IN THOUGHT? AA IS A SOCCER COACH N HE GETS A DOCTORATE FROM A CHRISTIAN/SEMINARY UNIVERSITY? TELL ME HOW MCH COLLECTION HE PAID TO THE SCHOOL TO GET THEM TO GIVE HIM THIS AWARD, TO GIVE ADMISSION TO SOME GH KIDS?
Kenneth Osei-Afriyie 10 years ago

As you contemplate naming your squad, I will pray that you please don't forget David Accam, Richmond Boakye Yiadom and John Antwi. I believe these 3 young but highly talented strikers can help release some of the pressure. If ...
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As you contemplate naming your squad, I will pray that you please don't forget David Accam, Richmond Boakye Yiadom and John Antwi. I believe these 3 young but highly talented strikers can help release some of the pressure. If they are given the chance at least to be in the provisional squad, I believe one or two of them will prove their mettle to be considered into the final 23.
A concerned citizen..2222 10 years ago

I agree with you...Accam,Boakye,Antwi,Acquah

I agree with you...Accam,Boakye,Antwi,Acquah
KojoLee/Dr.MRAA@2014Brazil-W/C 10 years ago

Brother KenOsAf, I am not afraid of U.S.A. nor Portugal or Germany if CORRECT, TANGIBLE & SOLID players are called for the final 23. But coach Dr. MRAA is ready to do that? I hope so.

Time will tell.

Brother KenOsAf, I am not afraid of U.S.A. nor Portugal or Germany if CORRECT, TANGIBLE & SOLID players are called for the final 23. But coach Dr. MRAA is ready to do that? I hope so.

Time will tell.
Kenneth Osei-Afriyie 10 years ago

Surely, he is also under pressure to make the right choices with such an abundance of talents at his disposal. I have heard him say he will base his selection on fitness and form and not on names or past performances. He must ...
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Surely, he is also under pressure to make the right choices with such an abundance of talents at his disposal. I have heard him say he will base his selection on fitness and form and not on names or past performances. He must therefore show the courage to do exactly that: on fitness and form. And that means avoiding pressure from high or low; relatives or friends. If anything he should deliberate solely with his assistant and other members of the technical team and do what is right for the country. Thankfully AA is known to give potential players their chances. So I am counting on him to give Accam and Antwi their chance as well by inviting them together with Boakye Yiadom for the provisional squad. Remember one of the key attributes of a good coach is having the guts to make decisions however tough they may be. We need potential strikers who can come on score goals when others disappoint.
KojoLee/Dr.MRAA@2014Brazil-W/C 10 years ago

"If anything he should DELIBERATE solely with his assistant and other members of the technical team and do what is right for the country." ***Sir Kenosaf***

Exactly! That's the only remedy and nothing more, nothing else.

"If anything he should DELIBERATE solely with his assistant and other members of the technical team and do what is right for the country." ***Sir Kenosaf***

Exactly! That's the only remedy and nothing more, nothing else.
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 10 years ago

We just have to hope that he picks the right players. One thing for sure, I would not want to be in his shoes.

I have trouble enough selecting players for my youth team, with some parents and teachers wanting to kill me.
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We just have to hope that he picks the right players. One thing for sure, I would not want to be in his shoes.

I have trouble enough selecting players for my youth team, with some parents and teachers wanting to kill me.

GOOD LUCK, COACH APPIAH.
MUBARIK 10 years ago

BELIEVE ME OR NOT KWESI APPIAH HAS ALSO BECOMING THE SUCCESS OF STORY THE CONTENT IDEAS FROM KWAME NKRUMAH TIMES.SO WEATHER PORTUGAL,GERMANY OR USA I STILL AND WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE IN GHANA TILL DEATH

BELIEVE ME OR NOT KWESI APPIAH HAS ALSO BECOMING THE SUCCESS OF STORY THE CONTENT IDEAS FROM KWAME NKRUMAH TIMES.SO WEATHER PORTUGAL,GERMANY OR USA I STILL AND WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE IN GHANA TILL DEATH
BRO DAN- TRC 10 years ago

DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA; MAY -ALGERIA, CAMEROON, GHANA, IVERY COAST AND NIGERIA "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND -"GO FOR THE GOLD" FOR IT IS WRITTEN: ...
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DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA; MAY -ALGERIA, CAMEROON, GHANA, IVERY COAST AND NIGERIA "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND -"GO FOR THE GOLD" FOR IT IS WRITTEN: "BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD". SELAH.
YEA, ALL NATIONAL SOCCER TEAMS QUALIFIED FOR THE GLORIOUS GATHERING; BRAZIL 2014; -FEAR NOT- FOR YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY AND THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD IS -"OCCUPY TILL I COME" THAT -JOY- BE IN THE STEAD OF THE TEARS, LAMENTATIONS AND THE "BIGINNING OF SORROWS" INVENTED FOR -HUMANITY- BY A FEW FELLOW MEN. NOW, -LET MY PEOPLE THINK. FOR "IT IS FINISHED" THEREFORE, -"OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN!! GOD BLESS AFRICA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" FOR -TOGETHER IN UNITY- AND WITH GOD, AFRICA CAN -"GO FOR THE GOLD" ACCORDING TO -THE VISION AND THE MISSION- TO THE BLESSING OF HUMANITY. GOD BLESS ALL NATIONAL SOCCER TEAMS WHICH SHALL BE LIKE "THE FIVE WISE VIRGINS- AND -"OCCUPY" THAT THEIR -"LABOUR OF LOVE BE REWARDED" ACCORDINGLY. GOD BLESS THE GLORIOUS GATHERING; BRAZIL 2014, THE GREAT NATION OF BRAZIL AND THE DIGNIFIED PEOPLE. AND, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
NOT
REGARDS TO -GHANAWEB- FOR THE SPACE. AND TO -GYE NYAME RADIO- FOR THE LORD'S SONGS.
Rami 10 years ago

They are all internationals and already the terrain all they need to do is just go in with the OBIARA NYE OBIARA MIND SET.Everything is possible because all our guys are also world class players,Folks such as Muntare,Dede Aye ...
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They are all internationals and already the terrain all they need to do is just go in with the OBIARA NYE OBIARA MIND SET.Everything is possible because all our guys are also world class players,Folks such as Muntare,Dede Ayew,Gyan,A.Asamoah,Warris,Atsu,KPB etc are all internationals.World cup is a place to shine on the globe with all eyes watching.They should play to the last whistle because every second counts and the game is never over intill the referee says it is over.Stamina is always key.Just stay focused and believe you can.Good luck.
mugu yaro 10 years ago

all i know is that one of the African (Aphrikan)nations will capture the wc in Brazil but i'm casting all my hope for Ghana because of their performance in 2010.there's no mountain high or valley when it come to football, men ...
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all i know is that one of the African (Aphrikan)nations will capture the wc in Brazil but i'm casting all my hope for Ghana because of their performance in 2010.there's no mountain high or valley when it come to football, mentality and mind set is the key. God bless mother Africa. (Aphrika)
Lagos 10 years ago

Please the 2010 world cup in SA has since gone. Whilst Ghana will try, it would be miraculous should the Black stars advance to the second round. Please, and Please, this is not borne out of hatred but on reality.Those who ar ...
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Please the 2010 world cup in SA has since gone. Whilst Ghana will try, it would be miraculous should the Black stars advance to the second round. Please, and Please, this is not borne out of hatred but on reality.Those who are boasting that Ghana will beat Portugal and Germany should wake up from their slumbers and face reality. Of all the African Countries going to the world cup, the only one capable of getting to the 1/4 final is the elephant of Ivory coast. The Ghanaian Team of 2010 is not the same Ghanaian Team of now. The fact that a Team got to the 1/4 at the last W cup Competition is not a guarantee that it would repeat the same feat. Asl Senegal and cameroun that had been to the 1/4 final before Ghana. Some of the African Teams would make the 2nd round.
Terry Gyimah 10 years ago

We are going to have to fight like hell because there is going to be immense pressure on our squad to not only perform but to perform well too

Praying really hard praying very hard that Ghana that not only do we do well in ...
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We are going to have to fight like hell because there is going to be immense pressure on our squad to not only perform but to perform well too

Praying really hard praying very hard that Ghana that not only do we do well in our group but that we advance out of our group and into the Round of 16
Christian Dogbey 10 years ago

Coach Kwasi Appiah, All Ghananians Want All The Best From You And I Know That God Will Give You The Coaches Experience And The Knowledgement To Coach Your People,your Wants For Ghanaians Will Be Successfully Done In The Of Al ...
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Coach Kwasi Appiah, All Ghananians Want All The Best From You And I Know That God Will Give You The Coaches Experience And The Knowledgement To Coach Your People,your Wants For Ghanaians Will Be Successfully Done In The Of Almighty Father Amen.
??? 10 years ago

MAYBE YOU CAN BEAT USA IF ONLY YOU CAN KEEP BADLEY AT BAY.WORLD NUMBER 2 AND 3,I CANT BET ON THE TEAM.

MAYBE YOU CAN BEAT USA IF ONLY YOU CAN KEEP BADLEY AT BAY.WORLD NUMBER 2 AND 3,I CANT BET ON THE TEAM.
??? 10 years ago

BRADLEY- CORRECTION

BRADLEY- CORRECTION
busumru 10 years ago

let bradley spell Gyambibi and see whether he will get right first time.

let bradley spell Gyambibi and see whether he will get right first time.

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