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☆ Celebrities are paid a shocking amount for 30-second Super Bowl ads
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Los Angeles CNN —After Ben Affleck appeared as a Dunkin’ drive-thru worker in a Super Bowl commercial last year, the breakfast chain’s sales exploded. “They sold more donuts the next day than any other day in their history,” an individual close to the Dunkin’ Super Bowl campaign told CNN. Affleck was paid close to $10 million dollars for last year’s Dunkin’ Super Bowl commercial, three sources with knowledge of the partnership told CNN. It’s rare for someone that you think of as a true movie star to be paid less than a million.”Most Super Bowl shoots are usually one to two days, the agent added. Even though we’ve got over 30 celebrities in the Super Bowl this year, we had over 70 offers.

Persons: Ben Affleck, Dunkin, “, Affleck, ” Scott Murphy, Dunkin ’, Affleck’s Dunkin, Matt Damon, Larry David, Sam Bankman, David, Michael Lewis, Jennifer Aniston, ”, David Schwimmer, Uber, Chris Pratt, Pringles, Jason Momoa, Martin Scorsese, Tim Curtis, Peter DeLuca, Zach Braff, Donald Faison, John Travolta, Jennifer Beals, Tina Fey, John Cena, Usher, it’s, we’ve, Curtis, ” Curtis, “ You’ve, —, Aniston, Schwimmer, Jelly Roll, David Beckham Organizations: Los Angeles CNN, Bowl, “, CNN, Boston, Equity, Eastern Congo Initiative, Artists Equity, Super, Hollywood, WME, Mobile, Super Bowl, BMW, CBS Locations: Hollywood, Victoria

☆ Ben Affleck has finally found a way to combine his sad memes with his love of coffee
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Ben Affleck knows what everyone’s been saying about his many sad faces. At the start of the commercial, Affleck is watching footage of himself sitting with wife Jennifer Lopez at the event, with the headline, “Boredest Man in the World.”“Keep laughing,” Affleck says, holding a Dunkin’ coffee. I had this crazy dream, you’re going to laugh,” he says. “Who is TikTok?” Affleck asks. He then tries to pump himself up with some self-talk, saying, “They tell you you’re no good.

Persons: CNN — Ben Affleck, everyone’s, Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, ”, ” Affleck, Lopez, “ What’s, “, ’, ” Dunkin, Ben Affleck, Charli, Charli D’Amelio Organizations: CNN Locations: Boston

☆ For the 1st time in 7 years, Subway opened more stores than it closed
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In 2023, for the first time since 2016, Subway opened more stores than it closed. Subway has closed thousands of stores, resulting in years of decline in net restaurant count. AdvertisementFor the first time since 2016, after years of store closures, Subway finally opened more sites than it shuttered. AdvertisementBut Subway has also been closing thousands of stores, resulting in years of net restaurant-count decline. Restaurant Business previously reported that Subway had closed more than 6,500 restaurants between 2015 and 2022.

Persons: —, Gerardo Mora, It's, Roark Capital, Jimmy John's, Dunkin, Roark, Anne's Organizations: Subway, Service, Business, . Subway, Getty, Subway Subway, North, American, Roark Locations: Mainland China, North America

☆ I visited the biggest Great Wolf Lodge in the US, and my family's $335 a-night stay was totally worth it
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Andrea Mchugh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Read previewIn November, my husband and I surprised our 9-year-old daughter and her 11-year-old cousin with a trip to the largest Great Wolf Lodge in the US. There are multiple Great Wolf Lodges in North America, but we visited the one in Perryville, Maryland, about an hour from Philadelphia. Great Wolf Lodge impressed me right off the batThe Great Wolf Lodge had a fairly simple booking process. The standard suite exceeded our expectationsGreat Wolf Lodge has double-queen rooms with simple decorations. Courtesy of the Great Wolf LodgeThis Great Wolf Lodge is the largest in the world at about 48 acres.

Persons: —, Wolf Lodge, Andrea McHugh, I'm, Coyote Cannon, careening, Andrea McHugh MagiQuest, There's, Andrea McHugh Great, Great Wolf Organizations: Service, Business, Lodges, cabanas, Timbers, Great Locations: North America, Perryville , Maryland, Philadelphia, Wolf Lodge Maryland

☆ Dunkin' is being sued for $5 million by lactose intolerant customers who say charging extra for non-dairy milk is discriminatory
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Dunkin' is being sued in the US by 10 plaintiffs who are lactose intolerant and have milk allergies. The plaintiffs were charged extra for requesting non-dairy milk alternatives in its stores in the period since 2018. AdvertisementDunkin' is facing a $5 million class action lawsuit based on claims that it discriminates against customers with lactose intolerance and milk allergies by charging them extra for non-dairy milk alternatives. The lawsuit states: "Defendant's Surcharge is the same for all Non-Dairy Alternatives, making no distinction among the costs of the various different Non-Dairy Alternatives. Starbucks also came under fire in 2020 for imposing a "tax" which charged people extra for seeking non-dairy milk alternatives for ethical, environmental or medical reasons.

Persons: Dunkin, —, vegans Organizations: Service, Court, Business, Dairy, PETA Locations: Northern California

☆ Florida man sues Dunkin' for $50,000 in damages after claiming 'exploding toilet' left him covered in human feces
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-06 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A man in Florida is suing Dunkin' for over $50,000 in damages. Paul Kerouac claimed that a Dunkin' store toilet exploded in 2022, covering him in debris. AdvertisementA man in Florida is suing Dunkin' for more than $50,000 in damages after claiming a toilet exploded and covered him in feces and urine, according to a lawsuit seen by Business Insider. Paul Kerouac claimed that in 2022, he suffered "severe and long-term injuries" after the toilet exploded in the men's room of a Dunkin' store in Winter Park, Florida. Kerouac said both he and the interior of the room were "covered with debris, including human feces and urine," following the incident.

Persons: Dunkin, Paul Kerouac, Kerouac, —, Tony Weisman Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Florida, Winter Park , Florida

☆ How B.J. Novak turned a tribute to chain restaurants into the hottest ticket in Hollywood with a 25,000-person waitlist
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Chain pays tribute to these restaurants with new interpretations of their most iconic dishes, which are created by Michelin-starred chef Tim Hollingsworth. "We all came up on different chain restaurants and, from a very authentic place, we all got excited about them." Advertisement"Ironically, since we started Chain, these chain restaurants have had sort of this resurgence," Hollingsworth said. How did a comedian, film producer, and Michelin-starred chef help predict the resurgence of chain restaurants? "It's become so hard to capture the attention and interest of a massive amount of people, but chain restaurants have been around for 50 or 60 years.

Persons: —, Jack, B.J, Novak, Friendly's, Nicholas Kraft, Chain, Tim Hollingsworth, Kraft, hadn't, Bell, Mindy Kaling, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, margarita, Rachel Bilson, Dunkin, Chrissy, Red Robin, Let's, Phil Rosenthal, Chef Hollingsworth, Thomas Keller's, Hollingsworth, Ruth De Jong, Oppenheimer, John Mayer, Andy Cohen, lockdowns, Tim Hollingsworth's, Bell's, Taco Bell, De Jong, We're, Finneas, It's Organizations: Service, Michelin, Business, New Americana, ChainFest, Steakhouse, Crunchwrap, Panda Express, Texas Locations: Boston, Los Angeles, Olive, ChainFest, Seattle, LA, Napa, Texas, West Hollywood

☆ Martha Stewart's favorite 'lazy girl' pasta dish only calls for 3 simple ingredients
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Martha Stewart revealed her favorite "lazy girl" pasta dish to Business Insider. Stewart recently sat down with Business Insider to discuss her new holiday-themed "Dunkintini" cocktail recipe with Dunkin' , and also revealed her favorite "lazy girl" pasta dish. "The easiest thing to make good is a really good pasta, it's so easy to not mess that up," Stewart said. "And use really good pasta, always have good dried pasta on hand so that you can cook up a pound of it," she added. Of course, it's not the only quick pasta dish Stewart has up her sleeve.

Persons: Martha Stewart, e pepe, Stewart, —, Martha Stewart doesn't, Dunkin, pepe —, pepe, Alexander Prokopenko, Romano, Padano, it's Organizations: Business, Service

☆ Martha Stewart defends Dolly Parton's Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform: 'You can dress any way you goddamn please'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Dolly Parton wore a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform during a recent Commanders and Cowboys game. AdvertisementDolly Parton made headlines on Thanksgiving Day when she performed in a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform at The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show. Parton performs during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys on November 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. Advertisement"If you look like Dolly Parton, you can dress any way you goddamn please, she's fabulous," she added. "I don't feel my age, I don't work my age, I don't think my age, and hopefully, I don't look my age!"

Persons: Dolly Parton, Parton, wasn't, Martha Stewart, Dolly's, —, Martha Stewart —, Dunkin, Richard Rodriguez, Stewart, Stewart doesn't, Lexie Moreland, Whoopi Goldberg, Parton's, Goldberg, DOLLY PARTON, Blue Ivy, Hostin, Stella Parton, Dolly, — Stella Parton, Parton hasn't, I've Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, Cowboys, Service, Twitter, Business, Washington, Getty Locations: Arlington , Texas, Parton's

Learn moreWe're nearly halfway through Cyber Monday 2023 right now, and we're finding loads of great deals on all sorts of popular items. The best Cyber Monday stocking stuffer deals are enough to save you plenty of money, while still delighting anyone you spend the holidays with. Treat your favorite East Coaster to a $30 Dunkin' gift card, which you can snag for only $25 right now. And once you've stuffed your stockings, head over to our main Cyber Monday deals hub for some gift ideas that will take a bit more wrapping paper to hide. The best Cyber Monday stocking stuffer deals

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☆ Insider Today: Financial freedom's reality
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Diamond Naga Siu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In today's big story, I'm exploring something equally mysterious to me: How people who have achieved financial freedom got there, and what their lifestyles are like. The big storyThe work behind financial freedomTyler Le/InsiderPassive income. The concept of financial freedom sounds like a dream come true. The Insider Today Saturday team: Diamond Naga Siu, senior reporter, in San Diego.

Persons: —, Tyler Le, Dion McNeeley, Brian Luebben, they've, Arantza Pena Popo, Heather Johnson, Brandon Timothy, Heather, Brandon, he's, Austria Cassandra De Pecol, who's, Zers, Gen Zers, I'm, Nolan Church, Nicole J, Van, Bean, Dunkin, Krispy, Eduardo Munoz, Samantha Lee, Chelsea Davis Spatchcocking, Naga Siu, Dan DeFrancesco, Hallam Bullock, Lisa Ryan Organizations: Service, YouTube, Airbus, Orlando International, Google, Doordash, Riverton, REUTERS Locations: Austria, Pakistan, Tunisia, Riverton , Wyoming, Texas, Van Groningen, San Diego, New York City, London

☆ The best and worst restaurant chain apps, from Starbucks to McDonald's
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

We can order food, earn rewards, and find unique online-only offers. McDonald'sAfter lagging behind rivals for years, the chain's app now has over 57 million active members. That feature has been around since Dunkin's mobile app first launched in August 2012. The chain first began testing mobile ordering in a handful of markets in 2009 before going national in 2011. For example, the Chipotle app gives you uber-specific portion size choices such as "normal," "extra" or "light' servings.

Persons: —, Taco Bell, Dunkin, Taco, Brian Niccol, it's, Wendy's, Burger King, Domino's, They've, I'm, Joe, Chipotle Organizations: Starbucks, Service, Subway Subway, Subway, Restaurant, Taco Bell, Burger, Chipotle Locations: Cava, Burger

It was well before dawn on Sunday when the cyclists first began to congregate — a handful at first, then a few dozen, then hundreds. Not far away, the white lights of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge — the iconic starting point of the New York City Marathon — shimmered like a constellation in the dark sky. But these athletes were happy bathing in the fluorescent glow of a humble 24-hour Dunkin’ Donuts in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. In the past two decades, for a growing number of cyclists, the store’s parking lot has become an iconic starting point in its own right for one irresistible annual challenge: to ride the marathon course in the sliver of time after the roads are closed to traffic and before any official races begin.

Organizations: New York Locations: Bay Ridge , Brooklyn

☆ A Dunkin' customer is getting $3 million after being scalded by a hot coffee at the drive-thru
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A Dunkin' customer says hot coffee fell on her lap at a drive-thru, causing "severe" burns. The lawsuit says a Dunkin' worker hadn't put the lid on properly. When an employee handed the cup of coffee to the woman, its lid wasn't secured and came off shortly after, spilling the hot coffee on her legs and body, her lawyers said. Morgan & Morgan attorney Benjamin Welch said in a statement that the woman "had to re-learn how to walk due to the severity of her burns." Dunkin' – formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts – wasn't named as a defendant in the lawsuit, CNN reported.

Persons: Dunkin, hadn't, —, Morgan, Golden, Benjamin Welch, Welch, didn't Organizations: Service, Golden, Morgan, Grady Health, CNN Locations: Atlanta, Sugar Hill , Georgia, New Mexico

☆ Living in the Middle of Halloween Central Is Not Wicked Fun
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Douglas Belkin | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

SALEM, Mass.—Three centuries ago, hysteria swept this town and residents accused about 200 people of witchcraft. This month, local resentment toward witches is brewing again. One million tourists, many sporting pointy black hats, layers of mascara and long capes, are expected to course through this city’s historic downtown in October to visit cemeteries, haunted houses and witch museums. Traffic is choked. Sidewalks are jammed.

Persons: ’ Locations: SALEM

☆ Woman who burned herself on Dunkin’ coffee settles for $3 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —A Dunkin’ franchisee is paying a woman $3 million to settle a lawsuit involving hot coffee falling on her lap that she alleges caused severe burns and life-altering injuries, according to her lawyers. “America may run on Dunkin’, but our client had to re-learn how to walk due to the severity of her burns,” said Morgan & Morgan attorney Benjamin Welch in a statement. Other lawsuitsThis case echoes the famous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit several decades ago, in which another woman spilled coffee on her lap and suffered third-degree burns. The coffee was “30 to 40 degrees hotter than coffee served by other companies,” the law museum said. Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan said in a statement that “restaurants still have failed to learn their lesson to prioritize customers’ safety.

Persons: Dunkin, ”, Morgan, Benjamin Welch, “, ” Welch, didn’t, Dunkin ’ isn’t, John Morgan, McDonald’s, Mable Childress, Childress, Peter Ou Organizations: New, New York CNN, American Museum of Tort, San, CNN Locations: New York, Atlanta, Georgia, America, San Francisco

When Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau was fired, it was a surprise to nearly everyone. AdvertisementAdvertisementWhen Chris Rondeau , ten-year CEO of Planet Fitness, was fired by the company's board of directors, he told Insider he was "seriously blindsided." AdvertisementAdvertisementInsider spoke with six former Planet Fitness employees. Former Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 2015, after the company's IPO. AdvertisementAdvertisementA spokesperson for Planet Fitness previously told Insider Rondeau's departure was not because of "any material or unexpected financial events."

Persons: Chris Rondeau, —, Rondeau, Richard Drew, Casey Willard, Beers, Peers, Dunkin, Willard Organizations: Planet, Service, Planet Fitness, Fitness, New York Stock Exchange Locations: Hampton , New Hampshire

☆ Rich teens can't get enough of Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and Chipotle
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Wealthy teens were more than twice as likely to prefer Chipotle compared to average-income teens. Chick-fil-A was followed by Starbucks and Chipotle, the favorite restaurant brands of 16% and 13% of rich teens respectively, echoing previous survey results. Among average-income teens, Chick-fil-A still took the top spot, but significantly fewer – 14% versus 20% – listed it as their favorite. AdvertisementAdvertisementWealthy teens were more than twice as likely to list Chipotle as their favorite restaurant brand compared to average-income teens. Piper Sandler said that food was the top spending priority of teens, with meals accounting for an average of 22% of wealthy teens' spending and 18% of average-income teens' spending.

Persons: Piper Sandler, It's, —, Dunkin, Chick, Cane's Organizations: Starbucks, Service, NPD, Rolex Locations: Atlanta

☆ From Dunkin' to Pizza Hut: 11 company rebrands that sparked customer outrage
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many companies have unveiled new names and logos to make themselves stand out. But sometimes rebrands backfire — only to receive an underwhelming reception from shoppers. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Many companies have unveiled rebrands to make themselves stand out in that environment — only to see their new name or logo get an underwhelming or even hostile reception from shoppers. Here are our picks for the 11 worst rebrands in retail.

Persons: — Organizations: Service

☆ Fast-food drive-thru lanes speed up as fewer drivers wait in line
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Fast-food drive-thru lanes are speeding up as fewer customers choose to order their meals and milkshakes sitting in their car, according to an annual study by Intouch Insight released Monday. The average total time spent in a drive-thru lane shrank by 29 seconds this year. In other words, Carl's Jr and Yum Brands' Taco Bell and KFC were only speedier because their drive-thru lanes weren't as popular. But across the board, drive-thru lanes have waned in demand since the pandemic began. Despite those efforts, this year's total drive-thru times still lag 2019 times by 15 seconds.

Persons: Carl's Jr, Dunkin, Taco, Wendy's, Carl's Organizations: Intouch, KFC, Taco Bell, Yum Brands, Bell, Taco Locations: Arby's, Burger, Fort Worth, Taco Bell, Brooklyn Park , Minnesota

☆ Fast food chains are improving their drive-thru speed, survey finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Wendy’s saw a reduction in 88 seconds, Chick-fil-A by 73 and Carl’s Jr. by 43. Fast food giants have been racing to improve their drive-thrus in a race to speed up service. Service time also decreased by 4 seconds, while total drive-thru time decreased by 29 seconds. But Chick-fil-A continued to dominate in fastest total time by car, which divides the average total time by the average cars in line. McDonald’s test location lagged behind in accuracy compared to other fast food restaurants, the survey found.

Persons: Carl’s Jr, Dunkin ’, Sarah Beckett, Taco Bell, Dunkin Organizations: New, New York CNN, Intouch, KFC, Taco Bell, Intouch Insight, Bell, Taco, Intelligence Locations: New York, White, Wendy’s, Burger, Brooklyn Park , Minnesota, Fort Worth , Texas

☆ National Coffee Day: Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme are giving out free coffee—here's how to claim yours
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The erstwhile donut chain is running a promotion for National Coffee Day on Sept. 29 where customers will receive a free medium iced or hot coffee with with any purchase. But Dunkin' is far from the only restaurant offering a coffee deal on Friday. Krispy KremeThe popular donut chain is pushing its "new and improved" beverage line by offering free medium hot or iced coffee, including espresso-based lattes, with no purchase necessary. Tim Horton'sThe Canadian chain is giving a free iced or hot coffee to anyone who makes a purchase of at least $3. Shipley Do-NutsThe chain with more than 340 locations nationwide is giving away a free medium hot or iced coffee when you make a purchase.

Persons: Dunkin, Tim Horton's, Shipley Organizations: National, Nutty, CNBC

☆ National Coffee Day: Free coffee at Dunkin plus lots more deals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —This Friday is arguably the best day of the year: It’s National Coffee Day. Sixty-seven percent of Americans drink coffee every day — more than any other beverage, including water — according to National Coffee Association (NCA). A recently released NCA report also said that coffee consumption continues to “bounce back” from the Covid-19 pandemic, notably with at-work consumption growing as companies compel their workers return to the office. In fact, enjoying an in-office coffee has “rebounded to pre-pandemic levels” with 36% of Americans participating. People drinking coffee at home are still above their pre-pandemic levels at 82%.

Persons: Peet’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, National Coffee Association Locations: New York

☆ Delta CEO: Company went ‘too far’ with its SkyMiles rewards program changes
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the company probably went “too far” in its controversial changes to the SkyMiles loyalty program and said there are plans for modifications. It got to the point, he said, that the company couldn’t effectively serve those elite status holders, including upgrade certificates and agents on special phone lines. When the moderator asked Bastian about the rewards program changes, the audience at the Atlanta Rotary Club booed. In September, the company implemented changes that would make it more difficult for American Express cardholders to access Delta Sky Clubs and earn Medallion elite status, taking effect in 2025. For frequent fliers, the airline will also change how it awards Medallion elite status starting in 2024.

Persons: Ed Bastian, ” Bastian, “, Bastian, It’s, ’ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Rotary Club of Atlanta, Delta, Atlanta Rotary Club, American Express, Delta Sky Clubs, American, Starbucks Locations: New York

☆ Panera created a menu based off the 'Roman Empire' TikTok trend
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Men, apparently, can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire. Panera Bread fans can’t stop thinking about their broccoli cheddar soup. Now, the two are coming together with the chain selling a “Roman Empire” menu, which is a cheeky response to the viral TikTok trend. “Panera gets it … there are always things that you can’t stop thinking about,” the chain said as it announced the online-only menu available beginning Tuesday. Many of the eight items on the special menu have been staples since its inception in 1987, just slightly younger than the Roman Empire itself.

Persons: Caesar, Panera, “ Panera, Popeyes, Olivia Maher, McDonald’s, Dunkin ’ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Cheesecake Factory, Air Locations: New York, Roman, Louisiana

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