Author: Suyash Shukla

Happy Birthday Queen B! Here’s why Beyoncé rules our hearts!

Queen B turned 33 today and we can never get enough of her and her music. Even when Sasha Fierce pops up in the news, often for negative reasons, our love for her never dips! So, on her birthday check out why Beyoncé will always rule our hearts and as you scroll down, make sure to fire up some of her great music!

#1 Queen B was ranked no. 1 on Forbes list of Celebrities in 2014

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#2 Beyoncé’s pregnancy news bagged the Guinness World Book of Records title for ‘most tweets per second!’

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#3 Beyoncé’s self-titled album is her best-selling album yet. It came out in 2013 and created ripples worldwide with no promotion! Only she could pull that off!

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#4 In 2006, she released the album “B’day” on her birthday. Oh, the love she has for her fans

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#5 She became the first non-athlete/ supermodel to be on the cover of a sports magazine!

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#6 Sunday is pizza day for Queen B! You know what that means? That means she’s one of us!

(Jay-Z took Beyoncé out on a pizza date, missing the Grammy’s. AND he was nominated. That’s true love, right there!)

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#7 She was named ‘The world’s most beautiful woman’ by People magazine in September, 2010

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#8 Jay-Z and Beyoncé are friends with President Barack Obama. We’re sure he’s a fan!

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#9 By the end of 2014 she was the highest paid African American musician in history, according to MTV!

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#10 Her sister, Solange Knowles, has been very public about how Sasha Fierce was so protective of her when growing up. So she is sexy and sweet!

“I can’t tell you how many times in junior high school, how many boys and girls can say Beyoncé came and threatened to put some hands on them if they bothered me.” – The Queen protects her own, you know?

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If you ask us what else is left for her to do? We’d say, just like Kanye West, she should take the plunge and run for president. And then, you’ll know why Beyoncé rules our hearts!

September 4, 2015
Guess who’s most likely to play the new James Bond in the 007 movies!?

After Daniel Craig flawlessly pulled off the classy agent 007 for almost a decade; there is now a new name in the list to play the role of James Bond. Surprising right!?

Ladies and gentleman, its none other our ‘Bane’ aka Tom Hardy! Yes, he’s the new name that came up among other suggestions that we’re unaware of right now. But, it’s being said that Tom Hardy is most likely to bag the legendary role (fingers crossed).

Famous for his role of Bane for his insanely amazing work in The Dark Knight Rises, one thing is for sure – Hardy would be a delight on the silver screens! Nothing has been confirmed as of now and before that, let’s keep it in mind that Spectre is yet to release! We bet most of us would love to see Tom Hardy in the next Bond movie!

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September 3, 2015
Fancy diaper bags anyone? Blake Lively has the perfect one for you!

Looking for a gift for a friend who’s expecting? Stress no more, as our very own Gossip Girl – Blake Lively has the perfect one for you!

Designed by the star herself, this custom-made leather bag comes in plaid and is named after her eight month old daughter, James. The bag is available in two colours for a whopping amount of 860$ and is sold exclusively on Preserve.us, a lifestyle website that reviews various topics from fashion to travel to food across the world by Blake Lively herself.

What’s more, the website also features an exclusive section that showcases clothes and accessories called Blake’s closet.

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September 3, 2015
Things you can do with your colleagues after work!

You walk into the office on just another morning and see your colleagues; the same sleepy faces, a yawn crying for a cup of coffee and you know you’re one of them. You wait for the working hours to get over so you can head out and get the madness started with the same faces, now friends. So if you’re running out of ideas about what to do next with your colleagues/friends after work, we’ve got some suggestions for you.

Here are things you can do with your colleagues after work!

#1 Karobar

Take your time to understand.

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#2 Next stop: Food!

You need food. Wait, to put it correctly, we all need ‘good’ food after work. Because ghar ka khana, just can’t make do with it.

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#3 Beer sessions

With beer arrives your smile. And then you talk about the most random crap that’s in your head. And with the beer, the day ends on a fantastic note.

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#4 Drinking games

Every office has got some pretty funny secrets. And you know that your teammate knows a lot of them. If you want to get hold of these secret in clever-yet-subtle fashion, you can start a drinking game. Let’s say, ‘Drink if’, that game has embarrassed people, got everyone in the game drunk and leaves you with that ‘WTF look’ and a hangover for the morning.

We’ll add Kill, F*ck, Marry. And leave this point right here.

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#5 Talk work

Whether you’re a workaholic or someone who likes to be touted as one, discussing work with a colleague after-hours can be interesting too. However, we’d say add some creativity to and discuss work in a more fun and not-so-professional manner.

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#6 Go shopping

This one’s for the ladies, their priorities are a tad bit different, you know.

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#7 Play some sports

Um, maybe. Suggestions would be swimming, squash, cricket and more.

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#8 Walk into the office with a hangover

And see the same faces. Repeat cycle.

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Things you can do with your colleagues after work are supposed to be way more fun than work and our suggestions will help.

September 3, 2015
Britney’s back b*tch, and she says “All men can suck my toe!”

Someone once said ‘Leave Britney alone’! And after all those years the pop diva of the yester years Britney Spears, made a bold announcement in one of her shows in Vegas recently.

Making headlines everywhere, Britney (with full confidence) announced, “All men can suck my toe!”

She quoted – “Being single for a year has been very, very, very profound. And I feel like all men can suck my toe!” as she expressed her love for women she also added, “But GIRLS, I love you!”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENXBJpVsjjU

Kudos Britney! We still love you. – With love, A man who’s your fan!

September 2, 2015
6 tasks you can accomplish while blow-drying your hair

Blow drying hair is as important as taking a shower for a woman. So spending 20-30 minutes holding a dryer in their hand is something almost all women have to make their peace with. However, for the multi-tasking woman of today, it’s very difficult not to accomplish anything else while all that water evaporates from her hair. We understand that feeling very well and that is why we’ve got you a list of recommendations.

Here are six tasks you can accomplish while blow-drying your hair on a daily basis.

1) Start following that face mask regime you’ve been wanting to since years

Haven’t you been procrastinating applying that face mask because of your fear of not being able to show your mask-ey face anywhere for 30 minutes? We say mix things up and blow dry your hair while that mask works wonders on your skin. Both skin and hair taken care of together! Sounds like an amazing start to a day, doesn’t it?

2) Work on your booty

We don’t always get time to work on our body. So why not utilise the blow-drying time towards doing some squats and making that booty look buff. Try it the next time and thank us.

3) Work those calves

If squats get boring everyday then keep switching between them and calf raises. Calf raises are very important to show off those legs and might we say, very easy too! Just rise up until you are on your toes, lower back down and repeat.

4) Get that teeth-whitening treatment out

Remember that teeth-whitening gel that needs to stay on your teeth for around half an hour? Make use of your blow-drying time to make your teeth look whiter. Apply the gel and leave it on while you do your hair. Easy peasy!

5) Let that pedicure dry

Every woman fears ruining her wet nail paint more than the world apocalypse. So before you start blow-drying your hair, give yourself a pedicure and let your nails and hair dry together.

6) Give the ‘apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure’ rule a shot

You know how every sunscreen label reads ‘apply all over thirty minutes before sun exposure’? Give that rule a shot! Apply your sunscreen lotion all over your face and body and blow-dry your hair after. Let the body soak in the sun protection while you dry your hair and exercise.

Remember this list of tasks you can accomplish while blow-drying your hair next time you’re at it and walk out of the house with a beautiful smile.

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September 2, 2015
6 common language problems every UPite faces when he moves to Delhi!

If you are from Delhi, it’s safe to assume that you have at least one friend who hails from the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh! They’re nice people just like every other Indian staying in the capital. BUT! There are a few things that set a UPite apart; and the funny thing is – his friend from Delhi never fails to mock/have a good laugh over those things!

If you are wondering what we’re talking about, here’s a list of language issues every UPite faces when he moves to Delhi!

1. The ‘Hum’ culture!

Every time a UP wala uses the word ‘hum’ (referring to himself), we bet the first thought that comes to his Delhiite friend’s mind is – ‘kitne aadmi the?’

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2. The ‘Bagal mei hai’ banter!

Generally when a UPite uses the term ‘bagal’, he means ‘next to’. Clearly people from Delhi have a different meaning for this word!

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3. The ‘Kantaap’ syndrome!

Yes, it means a ‘Slap’. The word ‘Chaanta’ is too mainstream for people hailing from UP. For every UPite, ‘Kantaap’ is more of a (vengeful) emotion than a mere action!

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4. The ‘Batti chali gayi’ problem!

Whenever there’s a power cut, it’s generally referred to as ‘batti chali gayi’ and let’s admit it – its plain funny for those who hear it!

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5. The ‘Tum and tu’ difference.

UPites don’t really like using the words like ‘Tu’ ‘kha le’ bla bla bla. It’s plain disrespectful for them. Let’s give it to them, words like ‘aap’ ‘khalijiye’ etc. have a deeper impact and promise respect for the person in question!

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6. And then there are common UP terms that Delhiites aren’t generally aware of!

This might come as a shocker to you, but there are certain words that a UPite uses commonly and chances are – you have no idea about them! For example – ‘Rangbaaz’ , ‘Choukas’ , ‘burbak’ , ‘bhasad’ and the list goes on!!!

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Incase we’ve missed out on something that makes your friend from UP so special, do let us know in the comments below!

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September 2, 2015
How to dry your nails in a New York minute

There are no two ways about the fact that women love to multitask. Getting two or more things done at the same time gives them a sense of accomplishment and rightly so. However, slowing down is something they don’t like even for very important things like waiting for their nail paint to dry. The important thing to understand here is that while your beautiful manicure will make you stand out in a good way, your smudged nails will surely grab some unwanted attention.

Flapping your hands sometimes becomes really irritating and annoying. So, avoid that little irritation with these tips that will help you dry your nails at a quicker pace. There’s no need to sit around and wait anymore, here are 5 ways that will help you dry your nails in a New York minute by cutepolish.

September 2, 2015
These guys covered Baby Doll but there’s a twist to it!

You danced your arse off on Baby Doll while you drooled over Sunny Leone. Now it’s time for you to take a seat and get your hands together to pray that you don’t die laughing because these guys came up with their own cover of the song and it’s on guitar. Oh, also, this one is something you might want to sing for the Gods.

Such talent. Much wow.

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September 2, 2015
10 essential shoes every woman must have in her wardrobe

It’s true that a woman can never have too many shoes however there are basics when it comes to footwear as well. A woman can have as many shoes as she wants in fact the bigger the shoe closet, the better it is but having these ten pairs will make your life much easier.

Black and nude pumps really go a long way, for work and otherwise too. To add a bit of variation, one may want to purchase a pair of strappy stilettos with small details. It’s important to have a pair of flat shoes, so we suggest buying a pair of powder blue/lilac ballerina flats. Feel the need to break away from the usual? Get a pair of tan wedges and let them be your comfort shoes for those days when you don’t feel like putting in too much time in dressing up.

For you winter needs, get a pair of black ankle-length booties and tan leather knee-length boots. A pair of sports shoes according to your fitness needs and a pair of loafers is a must for days you crave comfort. Take a look at this info graphic to understand these 10 essential shoes every woman must have in her wardrobe.

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September 1, 2015
7 things parents with technologically-advanced kids don’t understand

Parents have got our back in the good times and the bad times. They’ll handle us and our stress too but there are a few things about our parents that do make us cringe. Oh yeah, they do. And these things are very normal but they make it so hard you want to moonwalk out of the house. Well, most of us have dealt, heck, still dealing with these problems and for those who haven’t, we’ll just say – lucky cow.

Here’s what we have to deal with when parents don’t understand… things

#1 Snapchat!

Every youngster’s favourite app these days, there are chances many parents haven’t even heard of it and we kinda believe that’s for the best.

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#2 Instagram

Your first mistake was introducing them to Instagram, second was handing over your phone to them so they could take a closer, much better look at a cat or some food or maybe some random model with all her curves out in the open. You know damn well what we’re talking about. And the worst is yet to come, tell them how to like a picture and that’s it. We can see your bad side coming out.

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#3 Twitter

Dad: What’s Twitter?

Son: A micro-blogging site. You tweet whatever you want to say.

Dad: Like Facebook? Can I tweet on Facebook?

Son: Goodnight, Dad.

You see? It’s so hard!

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#4 Periscope

“Is it some kind of microscope or something?” seriously? Pull yourself together, parents!

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#5 Live Streaming

No, dear parents, it’s not a TV show. It’s what you call ‘Live’? And no, you don’t need to buy tickets to watch this. Like a live cricket match only online? Now you get it!

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#6 Aux Cable

Also known as an auxiliary cable (or aux cable), the only friend you have in your car if you’re driving alone. To our parents, it’s useless. Because FM radio/CDs work just fine for them!

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#7 YouTubers

Your parents might have heard of All India Bakchod after all the controversy that followed them home but that was a one-time thing. We believe they’ve never really heard of them again or even saw any of their work. And YouTube is filled with so many brilliant YouTubers that if you talk about them with your parents, you’re probably speaking Hebrew to them.

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These things that parents with technologically-advanced kids don’t understand, it gets funny by the end. But understand this, parents, we love you no matter what!

September 1, 2015
App of the week: Get an alert on your phone every time your favourite TV show airs with Hooks

It’s so difficult to keep track of important things these days because of the enormous amount of information that is thrown at us all thanks to social media. However, the brighter side is that there is now a mobile application for almost everything. Hooks is just one of those apps that make life simpler by sending you an alert for a personalised list of things you like. Here’s everything you need to know about our app of the week, Hooks.

If you struggle to keep a track of your favourite TV shows, sports teams, movies, YouTube channels and other topics of interest, our app of the week Hooks is what you need.

Just download this app on your phone and create alerts according to your preferences. Remember to enable the push notifications for this app and it’ll send you a reminder every time there is an update on your preferred topics.

What’s more, it has a list of popular features for you to choose from to keep you abreast of things trending at the moment.

It also recommends topics for you to follow based on your choices and preferences. This app is available on both Android and iOS devices.

September 1, 2015
Is Kylie Jenner Tyga’s muse in his new music video?

Kylie Jenner and Tyga have always been in the limelight for their complicated relationship especially prior to Jenner’s 18^th birthday. But ever since she turned into an adult legally, the pair has been flaunting their love affair for all to see, complete with extravagant gifts and luxurious vacations. While they’ve been careful about not doing any PDA for the paparazzi, they broke their silence with the 25 year old rapper’s new video “Stimulate”.

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Turns out that Kylie Jenner is Tyga’s muse in his new music video, with provocative lyrics that somewhat reflect their rumoured relationship “They say she young/She should have waited/She a big girl, dawg, when she stimulated”.

Following her sister’s footsteps, who even starred in husband Kanye West’s music video in 2013, Kylie Jenner is setting the rumours straight by sharing steamy moments on-screen; laughing, kissing and piggyback riding.

On the same day as the release of the video, Kylie and Tyga were seen holding hands at the post-VMAs private party.

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Check out the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8AurWRkRpo

September 1, 2015
15 things that’ll probably happen if Kanye West was to become the president of the USA in 2020!

“I have decided in 2020 to run for president.” – Kanye West

Yes, you read it right. The American rapper, songwriter and producer, Kanye West recently made a memorable appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Following the footsteps of his beloved wife Kim Kardashian, Kanye is now breaking the Internet after announcing that he is going to run for president of the United States in the year 2020!

The massive audience witnessing his speech seemed kinda startled (in a good way) including the host for the night – Miley Cyrus! Here’s what she later stated – “Now we all know what happens to Kanye West when he smokes weed.”

The funny thing is – Kanye himself admitted on the stage that he rolled a little something right before his act! And for the same reason, let’s take a look at the things that’ll probably happen if Kanye West was to become the president of the USA!

1. Nude photoshoots? Ah, its 2020! Everybody does it! Thanks to Kim Kardashian.

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2. Chivalry – Not everyone knew how to be chivalrous back in 2015, but now every American man sure knows how to treat his lady right!

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3. Kanye will declare himself god. Enough said! (Wait! Didn’t he already do that years back?)

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4. Loser.com would totally out-do Wall-street.com! (In case you don’t know what Loser.com is? – try opening the site).

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5. Sex tapes/homemade videos would be the in thing! C’mon that’s how you take the first step towards breaking the Internet!

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6. Pregnant women would have to send their nude pictures with the baby bump to actually prove they’re pregnant. (Or not!)

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7. Being a reality TV star would actually be a course taught in universities!

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8. And the most difficult subject of that course would be ‘How to do nothing and earn a million dollars’ (fo real)!

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9. ‘All day, Kanye’ would be his campaign slogan!

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10. Everybody would start having problems with the directions because clearly kids around the would have names like– East, West, East-west, North-south etc.

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11. Facing a crowd after getting high would be a usual sight!

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12. His party’s anthem would be – ‘I like big butts and I cannot lie’ (referring to Mrs. West, maybe).

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13. The TV series ‘House of Cards’ would basically be ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians!’

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14. A new concept of ‘Speech rap’ at the White House would be something people would look forward to.

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15. And finally, the first lady of the United States would be – Kim Kardashian – Period!

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August 31, 2015
5 things we couldn’t make peace with at VMAs 2015

VMAs have been and always will be a big deal for all the artists and same can be said for the fans. Like every year, there were things we loved at the big night and then there are a few moments that we just couldn’t digest. You sure as hell know now that this post is not about the goody-good things that took place at the VMAs 2015 but the complete opposite. Here are five things that made us got WTF at the MTV VMAs 2015!

#1 Miley Cyrus’ outfit like always

This year’s host Miley Cyrus had a lot in store for us but her outfits are not one of them. The pop star showed up with an outfit that barely had anything to show other than her body. Maybe she was dressed for the playboy mansion? *just kidding* Oh! We totally forgot that she supports the nudists (straight face).

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#2 Justin Bieber crying after his performance

Yes, the pretty boy got emotional after he performed his hit single ‘Where are you now?’ which also features Skrillex and Diplo and his new track ‘What do you mean?’. The singer has been maintaining a low profile for a long while and there could be no better platform than VMAs 2015 to let his fans know that he’s still in the game!

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#3 Fresh cooked beef between Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj!

“What I read sounded very Nicki Minaj, which, if you know Nicki Minaj is not too kind,” said Cyrus. “It’s not very polite. I think there’s a way you speak to people with openness and love. You don’t have to start this pop star against pop star war… I know you can make it seem like, Oh I just don’t understand because I’m a white pop star. I know the statistics. I know what’s going on in the world. But to be honest, I don’t think MTV did that on purpose.” That’s what Miley Cyrus said when she was asked about the beef between Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj.

And Nicki Minaj had something to say to Miley, and we quote, “And now back to the bi*ch who had a lot to say about me the other day in press. Miley, what’s good?”

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#4 Justin Bieber’s new hairstyle

It’s good to experiment with yourself but it’s not necessary that it works out well for you. We don’t really dig his new hairstyle. Do you?

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#5 Miley’s nip slip

This doesn’t even surprise us anymore. We weren’t expecting anything like it but it happened and on LIVE television! Whoever watched VMAs 2015 had a moment of big broad smile or an ‘uh oh’ moment! Don’t deny that. You probably did rewind to see it again.

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August 31, 2015