April Deadlines

April 1, 2009

Chicago magazine

Address: 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611

Circulation: 178,715 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 12 weeks, Summer

Salary: Paid

To Qualify: English or journalism background is preferred, but not required.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips.

Contact: Nora O'Donnell, Associate Editor

Other: For more details, visit Chicago magazine’s internships page. No phone calls please.

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KXAN NBC 36 (Austin, Texas)

Address: 908 W. MLK Blvd., Austin, TX 78701

Openings: News, Web, Graphics Duration: Summer

Salary: Unpaid (min. 15 hours/week) For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Prior experience not required but a bonus. Some positions require knowledge of AP style and a copy-editing exam.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and two references by e-mail. (News applicants also need to fill out an online application form.)

Contact: News: Haley Cihock, (512) 476-3636

Other: For more details, visit KXAN’s internships page.

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National Geographic Adventure

Address: 104 West 40th Street, 19th floor, New York, NY 10018

Circulation: 5,042,672 monthly

Openings: Photo, Editorial, Art/Production Duration: Summer

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be working toward a college degree. Previous professional internships and experience on college publications required.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 2-3 clips.

Contact: Photo - Kezi Barry; Editorial - Andrea Minarcek; Art/Production: Paul Rouse

Other: For complete details, visit National Geographic Adventure’s internships page.

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The Palm Beach Post

Address: P.O. Box 24700, West Palm Beach, FL 33416

Circulation: 164,474 daily; 195,608 Sundays

Openings: Photo (2), Sports Duration: 16 weeks, fall

Salary: $475/week (Full-time)

To Qualify: At least one previous professional internship.

How to apply: Cover letter explaining interest in The Post, résumé, references and 5-7 clips.

Contact: Lynn Kalber, Director of Administration/Newsroom, (561) 820-4400

Loren Hosack, Photo Editor, (561) 820-4491

Other: Photo applicants should include at least one photo story and send their packets directly to photo editor. For more information, visit The Post’s online internships page.

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Roll Call

Address: 50 F Street NW, Suite 700, Washington DC 20001

Openings: Editorial Duration: Summer

Salary: Unpaid (Full- and Part-time) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Previous reporting experience is preferred but not necessary.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and clips.

Contact: editors@rollcall.com, (202) 824-6800

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St. Petersburg Times

Address: P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731

Circulation: 316,007 daily; 432,779 Sundays

Openings: Photo Duration: 12 weeks, Fall (Photo only)

Salary: Paid (Full-time)

To Qualify: Must be at least a sophomore for newsroom internships, and at least a junior for photo internship. Applicants should have experience at a college publication and at least one professional internship.

How to apply: Apply online.

Contact: Nancy Waclawek, (727) 893-8780

Other: For more details visit, the Times’ internships page.

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Student Press Law Center

Address: 1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1101, Arlington, VA 22209

Openings: News (3) Duration: 10 weeks – Summer

Salary: $3,000 stipend (Full-time/Flexible) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Some journalistic writing and/or editing experience is required.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, maximum 3 clips and 2-3 references.

Contact: Frank D. LoMonte, Executive Director, (703) 807-1904

Other: Interest or experience in legal issues is a plus. The internship includes opportunities to attend a number of educational events and presentations in Washington, D.C., including arguments at the Supreme Court and congressional hearings.

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USA Today

Address: 7950 Jones Branch Drive, 7th Floor, McLean, VA 22108

Circulation: 2,284,219 daily

Openings: 30 total - Most newsroom departments, Photo, Graphics, Audio/Video

Duration: 12 weeks – Fall

Salary: Unpaid, except for a $200 monthly transportation stipend. For Credit: Mandatory

How to apply: Apply online, or send cover letter (indicating top three preferences for placement, detailed skills and availability), three references, resumé, 3-5 clips or links to online work.

Contact: newsroominterns@usatoday.com

Other: For more details, visit USA Today’s internships page. With the exception of Life and Money internships, all interns are placed in the Washington D.C. headquarters.

Deadlines: Oct. 15 – Winter/Spring; Dec. 1- Summer; Fall – April 1

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WJBK Fox2 (Detroit, Mich.)

Address: Box 2000, 16550 West 9 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48037-2000

Openings: News, Weather, Sports, Health, Web, etc. Duration: 12 weeks – Summer

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be at least a junior and available to work 15 hours per week.

How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé. Send to “ATTN: Intern Coordinator.”

Contact: Debra Lawson , (248) 552-5218

Other: For more information, visit Fox2’s internships page.

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April 10, 2009

CNN

Address: One CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303

Openings: See Web site for complete listing. Duration: Variable

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be a junior, senior or graduate student with a strong academic record.

How to apply: Cover letter and résumé, with three references. Submit materials online. (Please select "Turner Broadcasting System" as the Time Warner division and "Intern" as the position type to view our opportunities.)

Contact: (404) 827-1700

Other: For complete details, visit Turner Broadcasting’s internships page.

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Happy Spring!!! --- Deadlines for March

March 1, 2009

Chicago magazine

Address: 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611

Circulation: 178,715 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 12 weeks, Spring

Salary: Paid

To Qualify: English or journalism background is preferred, but not required.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips.

Contact: Nora O'Donnell, Associate Editor

Other: For more details, visit Chicago magazine’s internships page. No phone calls please.

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The Economist

Address: 25 St James's Street, London SW1A 1HG, United Kingdom

Circulation: 720,882 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 12 weeks, Summer

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and an original unpublished article of no more than 650 words.

Contact: Edward Carr, Business Affairs editor

Other: The Economist offers elite internships in foreign, finance, science & technology – each with specific application requirements. For more details, visit The Economists’ internships page.

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Jackson Citizen-Patriot

Address: 214 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201

Circulation: 30,825 daily; 34,812 Sundays

Openings: Copy (only summer) Duration: 12 weeks - Summer

Salary: $9.65/hour (Full-time For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Must have campus newspaper experience.

How to apply: Cover letter, resumé and clips.

Contact: Jerry Sova, Copy

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St. Cloud Times

Address: P.O. Box 768, St. Cloud, MN 56302

Circulation: 25,868 daily; 35,654 Sundays

Openings: 2 total: News, Photo, Video, Copy, Design Duration: Summer

Salary: Unpaid (15-20 hours) For Credit: Mandatory

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and 3 clips.

Contact: Sue Halena, Managing Editor, (320) 255-8777

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South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Address: 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Circulation: 218,286 daily; 303,399 Sundays

Openings: Sports Duration: 10 weeks - Fall

Salary: $530/week (Full-time)

To Qualify: Preference is given to juniors, seniors, recent graduates and graduate students. Ideal candidates have experience on their college publication and at least one previous internship.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 7-10 clips.

Contact: Kathy Pellegrino, Recruitment Editor,

Other: For more information, visit the Sun-Sentinel’s internships page.

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WEWS News Channel 5 (Cleveland, Ohio)

Address: 3001 Euclid Avenue; Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Openings: News, Editing, Assignment, Online, Sports, etc. Duration: Summer

Salary: Unpaid (20-40 hours/week) For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be enrolled in a college/university and be able to receive credit.

How to apply: Cover letter and résumé. Send to “Attn: Internship Coordinator”

Contact: Becky Sabo, News Editor

Other: For more details, see WEWS’s internships brochure.

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March 4, 2008

Southern Progress Corporation

Address: 2100 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209

Openings: Copy, Magazine writing, Production, Graphic design Duration: Six months, July-Dec

Salary: $10/hour (full-time) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: College graduates. Minimum of 3.0 GPA.

How to apply: Visit internship Web site for specific guidelines.

Complete application form and e-mail following materials with the form: a cover letter, resumé, writing samples, 1-3 recommendation letters and an unofficial transcript.

Contact: Meg Dedmon, Intern Coordinator

Other: Southern Progress Corporation is a division of Time, Inc. Southern Progress has established itself as one of the largest lifestyle publishers in the country, and publishes titles such as Health, Cooking Light, Southern Living, Southern Accents, Coastal Living, Cottage Living and Sunset. Its magazines have a combined readership of more than 50 million, reaching readers in every U.S. state and even abroad.

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March 11, 2009

WRC-TV NBC4 (Washington, D.C.)

Address: 4001 Nebraska Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016

Openings: Various NBC shows and units Duration: Summer

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be a junior, senior or graduate student.

How to apply: Résumé, written approval of a faculty sponsor and cover letter, indicating the applicant’s choice of assignment, career goals, availability.

Other: For complete details on available internship positions, visit NBC4’s internships page.

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March 15, 2009

The Birmingham News

Address: P.O. Box 2553, Birmingham, AL 35202

Circulation: 140,438 daily; 170,151 Sundays

Openings: Photo (1) Duration: 6 months (July-December)

Salary: $450 / week (Full-time)

To Qualify: Must be at least a junior, who has completed substantial coursework in journalism, worked for campus or other publications and maintained a B-average.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and portfolio.

Contact: Walt Stricklin, Director of Photography, (205) 325-2242

Other: Interns will be expected to work as a full-fledged journalist generating many of your own assignments, coordinating stories with other news departments and covering spot news, sports and features. Every intern is assigned a mentor and receives daily critiques. Our emphasis is on helping the profession by producing well-rounded journalists.

These are highly competitive internships and there is no set deadline for applying. We are looking at portfolios all year long.

For more details, visit The News’ internships page.

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Harper’s Magazine

Address: 666 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10012

Circulation: 214,840 monthly

Openings: Art Duration: 3-5 months, Summer

Salary: Unpaid, Part-time

To Qualify: Prior work experience preferred, but knowledge of Harper’s and desire to contribute to the magazine matters more.

How to apply: Application form,cover letter, résumé, two references.

Contact: Stacey D. Clarkson, (212) 420-5749

Other: For more details, visit Harpers’ internships page.

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March 16, 2009

Scripps Howard Foundation (Semester in Washington)

Address: 1090 Vermont Ave. N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005

Openings: News (6) Duration: 14 weeks -Fall

Salary: $2,350 (fall) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Must be a junior or senior, planning a career in print or online journalism.

How to apply: Application form, resumé, one-page essay (analyzing a print or online story about the 2008 presidential campaign or presidential transition and why the story works, or doesn't), two recommendation letters, references, five clips.

Contact: Jody Beck, Director, (202) 408-2748

Other: Students work for the Scripps Howard News Service. Interns are housed for free in furnished apartments in NW Washington D.C.

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March 27, 2009

Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ 91.5 FM)

Address: 848 East Grand Ave., Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 60611

Openings: Production, Research, News Duration: 12 weeks – Summer

Salary: Unpaid (15-35 hours per week) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Previous internship experience is a plus but not necessary.

How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, three letters of reference and supporting materials (design, writing or audio samples).

Contact: internships@ChicagoPublicRadio.org, (312) 948-4600

Other: For more information, visit CPR’s internships page.

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Happy New Year: Don't forget January deadlines!

Jan. 1, 2009

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Address: P.O. Box 511, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

Circulation: 57,945 daily; 71,521 Sundays

Openings: News, Photo Duration: Summer

Salary: Paid (Full-time)

How to apply: Cover letter, resumé, clips.

Contact: Shonna Woods, Recruiter, Gazette Communications

Other: Photo interns receive an equipment allowance. For more details, visit the Gazette’s internships page.

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The (Fort Wayne, Ind.) Journal-Gazette

Address: 600 W Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Circulation: 64,304 daily; 111,485 Sundays

Openings: 3 total - Most newsroom departments Duration: 10 weeks, Summer

Salary: $400/week (Full-time) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Must have completed sophomore year before internship starts. Must have previous internship experience or work at student publications.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 5-6 clips. Send to “ATTN: Internship Coordinator.”

Contact: Ed Breen, Asst. Managing Editor/Photo, (260) 461-8771

Lisa Green, Business Editor, (260) 461-8200

Other: Students are responsible for their own housing and transportation while they are interning, although we can make suggestions.

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The Los Angeles Times

Address: 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Circulation: 773,884 daily; 1,101,981 Sundays

Openings: Variable Duration: Summer

How to apply: Cover letter, resume, 1-page essay, up to 12 clips and three references.

Contact: Randy Hagihara, Editorial Internship Director, (213) 237-7992, randy.hagihara@latimes.com

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Jan. 3, 2009

CNBC (Los Angeles bureau)

Address: Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 4505-2, Suite 260, Universal City, CA 91608

Openings: Editorial, Tech. Services Duration: 13 weeks, Spring

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Journalism, communications, business/economic majors are preferred. GPA and extra-curricular/work experience are important.

How to apply: Fax completed application form, résumé and cover letter to (818) 622-2628 or (818) 622-2629. Apply early is encouraged.

Contact: Jeff Daniels, News Producer, (818) 622-5333

Other: Editorial interns work with producers, reporters and photographers by conducting research, logging tapes, updating databases and providing occasional field assistance. Technical service interns work with the production crew to transcribe interviews, gather video footage, assist with the teleprompter and provide occasional field assistance.

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Jan. 9, 2009

Kaiser Family Foundation

Address: 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Openings: Health reporting (Broadcast) Duration: 12 weeks, Summer

Salary: min. $500 / week

To Qualify: Previous internships are a plus. Strong writing skills and previous newsroom reporting experience are essential. Priority is given to journalists who have studied/reported on health issues and those who are bilingual and/or bicultural.

How to apply: Cover letter, a separate sheet indicating preferences for placement, résumé, references, clips. [Broadcast applicants should send transcripts – not DVDs or tapes.]

Contact: Penny Duckham, Executive Director, (650) 234-9220

Other: The Media Internship Program provides an initial week-long briefing on health issues and health reporting in Washington, D.C. Interns are then based for ten weeks at their newspaper/radio or TV station, typically under the direction of the Health or Metro Editor/News Director, where they report on health issues

For more details, visit the Foundation’s fellowships page.

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Society of Professional Journalists

Address: 3909 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208

Openings: Pulliam/Kilgore Freedom of Information Internship (2) Duration: 10 weeks, Summer

Salary: $400/week For Credit: 10 weeks,

To Qualify: Must be journalism students entering or completing at least senior year.

How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, one-page essay illustrating understanding of FOI issues and expectations of the internship, five clips.

Contact: Joe Skeel, Quill editor, (317) 927-8000

Other: One intern works in SPJ’s national headquarters in Indianapolis, while the other works in SPJ’s legal counsel offices in Washington D.C. For more details, visit SPJ’s internships page.

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Society of Professional Journalists

Address: 3909 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208

Online: http://www.spj.org

Openings: Fred Archibald Communications Internship (1) Duration: 10 weeks, Summer

Salary: $400/week

To Qualify: Must be a junior or senior pursuing a degree in journalism, marketing, communications or public relations.

How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, 3-5 clips and a one-page essay on future goals and objectives.

Contact: Beth King, APR, (317) 927-8000 ext. 211

Other: The selected intern will work with the Communications Manager and other SPJ staff members to assist in the implementation of an overall communications strategy for the organization and specific programs. For more details, visit SPJ’s internships page.

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Jan. 15, 2009

The (Allentown, Penn.) Morning Call

Address: P.O Box 1260, Allentown, Pa. 18105

Circulation: 108,797 daily; 140,789 Sundays

Openings: News (2), Photo (2), Sports (1) Duration: Summer, 12 weeks

Salary: about $350/week (40 hours per week) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Campus newspaper experience or previous internships are required.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 6-10 clips and three references.

Contact: Jack Tobias, City Desk, (610) 820-6553

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(Arlington Heights, Ill.) Daily Herald

Address: P.O. Box 280, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-0280

Circulation: 143,152 daily; 141,091 Sundays

Openings: Variable Duration: Summer

How to apply: Application, resume, cover letter, clips.

Contact: Heather Ritter, Asst. Human Resources Manager

Other: For more information, see the Herald’s internships page.

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(Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record

Address: PO Box 20848, 200 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401

Circulation: 84,339 daily; 101,409 Sundays

Openings: 1 each – News, Sports, Copy, Photo Duration: 12 weeks, summer

Salary: Paid

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and clips.

Contact: Ann Morris, Managing Editor, (336) 373-7040

Other: Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of clips, layouts or photographs indicating strong news judgment, creativity, and ability to perform under deadline pressure. For more information, visit internships page.

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Muskegon Chronicle

Address: 981 3^rd St., Muskegon, MI 49440-1295

Circulation: 41,114 daily; 45,583 Sundays

Openings: Photo Duration: Summer

Salary: Paid

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé with references and portfolio of photos. (Digital portfolios should include captions and be Macintosh compatible – No online portfolios.)

Contact: Greg Dorsett, Photo editor

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Jan. 16, 2009

National Center for Youth Law

Address: 405 14th Street, 15th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

Openings: Communications Intern Duration: Summer 2009

To Qualify: Applicant must have good writing, editing, and computer skills, and an interest in children’s issues, particularly the rights of poor and vulnerable children.

How to apply: Contact Tracy Schroth, (510) 835-8098 ext, 3013.

Contact: Tracy Schroth, (510) 835-8098 ext, 3013.

Other: The communications intern will assist the Center’s Director of Communications with various communications tasks, primarily working on the organization’s website(s).

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Jan. 30, 2009

Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ 91.5 FM)

Address: 848 East Grand Ave., Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 60611

Openings: Production, Research, News Duration: 12 weeks –Spring

Salary: Unpaid (15-35 hours per week) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Previous internship experience is a plus but not necessary.

How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, three letters of reference and supporting materials (design, writing or audio samples).

Contact: internships@ChicagoPublicRadio.org, (312) 948-4600

Other: For more information, visit CPR’s internships page.

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Lansing State Journal

Address: 120 E. Lenawee St., Lansing MI 48919

Circulation: 58,948 daily; 76,887 Sundays

Openings: News, Photo, Copy, Sports Duration: 12 weeks -- Summer (full time)

Salary: $11/hour For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Experience is recommended but not required. Freelance assignments count. Class work does not.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, at least three print clips, links to multimedia work or DVDs (highly recommended), references.

Contact: Belinda Thurston, Asst. Managing Editor, (517) 377-1286

Other: The LSJ is a fast-paced work environment that can help prepare any student for the real world. But it also demands self-starters, innovators and multimedia-savvy journalists.

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Jan. 31, 2009

Baltimore Sun

Address: 501 N. Calvert St., P.0. Box 1377, Baltimore, MD 21278

Circulation: 232,360 daily; 372,970 Sundays

Openings: Features/Online Duration: Spring

Salary: Unpaid (10-12 hours/week) For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Journalism majors preferred. Must be familiar with AP style and possess strong writing and editing skills. Knowledge of HTML is helpful but not necessary.

How to apply: E-mail cover letter, résumé, and two clips.

Contact: Rebecca Hyler, Features producer, (410) 464-2886

Deadline: Fall – Sept. 30, Spring – Jan. 31, Summer – June 30

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