https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/children-of-the-tenements--6889566enHistoryCopyright Short Storieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dd1bd53101a329fed455589726ba9300.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/children-of-the-tenements--6889566Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:10:58 +0000Jacob A. RiisShort Storiesspreaker29@adfreesounds.comStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...false952e03c3-2102-5416-9ae1-aed1d811b105episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-million-version-2-o-henry--74065005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74065005Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:29 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Four Million" by O. Henry is a captivating collection of stories that paints a vivid picture of life in early 20th-century America, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of everyday people. O. Henry's trademark wit and keen observation bring to life...20188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-little-korean-cousin-henry-lee-mitchell-pike--74014668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74014668Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:53 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Our Little Korean Cousin" by Henry Lee Mitchell Pike invites listeners into the vibrant world of a young Korean child, exploring themes of family, culture, and the bonds that connect us across different backgrounds. This charming tale highlights the...5867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-stories-early-works-1837-1852-elizabeth-cleghorn-gaskell--73962571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73962571Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:55 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Short Stories (Early Works 1837-1852)" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell showcases the author's early literary talents through a collection of compelling narratives that reflect the social realities of her time. Gaskell's stories delve into themes of...17802falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wigwam-evenings-sioux-folk-tales-retold-elaine-goodale-eastman-charles-alexander-eastman--73909021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73909021Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:33 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Wigwam Evenings" presents a captivating collection of Sioux folk tales, artfully retold by Elaine Goodale Eastman and Charles Alexander Eastman. This audiobook invites listeners to immerse themselves in the rich oral traditions of the Sioux people,...9183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-on-earth-good-will-to-dogs-eleanor-hallowell-abbott--73813595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73813595Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:07 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Peace On Earth, Good-Will to Dogs" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott is a heartwarming exploration of the bond between humans and their canine companions, emphasizing themes of love, kindness, and the joy that dogs bring into our lives. Abbott’s narrative...6786falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beasts-and-super-beasts-saki--73776246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73776246Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:07 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Beasts and Super-Beasts" by Saki is a captivating collection of short stories that showcases the author's sharp wit and keen observation of human nature. Through a series of cleverly crafted narratives, Saki explores themes of irony, social...24557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homely-heroine-edna-ferber--73741720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73741720Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:17 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Homely Heroine-Edna Ferber" explores the life and impact of the renowned author Edna Ferber, known for her rich storytelling and compelling characters. This audiobook delves into her unique perspective on the struggles and triumphs of everyday...5877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wigwam-evenings-sioux-folk-tales-retold-elaine-goodale-eastman-charles-alexander-eastman--73715059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73715059Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:37 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Wigwam Evenings" presents a captivating collection of Sioux folk tales retold by Elaine Goodale Eastman and Charles Alexander Eastman. These stories, steeped in the rich cultural heritage of the Sioux people, explore themes of nature, community, and...9183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kaffir-kangaroo-klondike-tales-of-the-gold-fields-thaddeus-william-henry-leavitt--73693134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73693134Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:59 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Kaffir, Kangaroo, Klondike; Tales Of The Gold Fields" by Thaddeus William Henry Leavitt invites listeners into the vibrant and tumultuous world of gold mining, exploring the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those drawn to the allure of...9864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-25-april-20-1880-various--73667571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73667571Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:01:52 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 25, April 20, 1880-Various" offers a captivating glimpse into the lives and experiences of children in the late 19th century. This collection reflects the challenges and joys faced by young people of the time,...6730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-the-samurai-stories-illustrating-bushido-the-moral-principles-of-the-japanese-knighthood-asataro-miyamori--73643900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73643900Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:34:44 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Tales of the Samurai" by Asataro Miyamori delves into the rich tapestry of Bushido, the moral principles that guided the Japanese knighthood. Through a collection of compelling stories, the audiobook illustrates the values of honor, loyalty, and...20734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-of-don-quixote-written-anew-for-young-people-james-baldwin--73605053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73605053Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:45:31 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Stories of Don Quixote written anew for young people" by James Baldwin reimagines the classic tale for a younger audience, capturing the essence of adventure, imagination, and the quest for chivalry. Baldwin's retelling emphasizes timeless themes of...16826falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-story-collection-vol-060-various--73568100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73568100Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0000Jacob A. RiisShort Story Collection Vol. 060-Various invites listeners into a rich tapestry of narratives that explore the complexities of human experience. Each story within this collection offers a unique perspective, showcasing the diverse voices and themes...31482falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-24-april-13-1880-various--73529714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73529714Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:36:00 +0000Jacob A. Riis"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 24, April 13, 1880" is a captivating collection that reflects the lives and experiences of children in the late 19th century. This volume offers a window into the joys, struggles, and adventures of youth during a...6048falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/041-making-a-way-out-of-the-slum--70230943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230943Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:17 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...2056culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/040-skippy-of-scrabble-alley--70230942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230942Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...651culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-jack-s-sermon--70230941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230941Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...828culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-a-backwoods-hero--70230940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230940Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:24 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...504culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-how-jim-went-to-the-war--70230939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230939Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:26 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...1046culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/036-rover-s-last-fight--70230937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230937Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:17 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...562culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-he-kept-his-tryst--70230936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230936Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:36 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...352culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-war-on-the-goats--70230935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230935Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:21 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...437culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-fire-in-the-barracks--70230934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230934Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:24 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...238culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-difficulties-of-a-deacon--70230933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230933Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:59 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...694culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-in-the-mulberry-street-court--70230932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230932Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:57 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...244culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-the-christening-in-bottle-alley--70230931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230931Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:56 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...455culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-a-heathen-baby--70230930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230930Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:55 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...456culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-john-gavin-misfit--70230929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230929Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:54 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...440culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-heroes-who-fight-fire--70230928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230928Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:53 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...3587culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-twas-liza-s-doings--70230927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230927Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:50 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...1136culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-a-dream-of-the-woods--70230926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230926Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:49 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...556culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-a-little-picture--70230925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230925Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:48 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...158culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-abe-s-game-of-jacks--70230924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230924Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:47 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...337culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-merry-christmas-in-the-tenements--70230923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230923Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:46 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...4043culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-sarah-joyce-s-husbands--70230922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230922Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:44 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...253culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-a-chip-from-the-maelstrom--70230921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230921Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:43 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...334culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-midwinter-in-new-york--70230920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230920Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:42 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...2240culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-what-the-christmas-sun-saw-in-the-tenements--70230917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230917Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:38 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...1503culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-nigger-martha-s-wake--70230916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230916Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:37 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...594culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-in-the-children-s-hospital--70230915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230915Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:36 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...797culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-nibsy-s-christmas--70230913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230913Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:35 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...1150culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-the-cat-took-the-kosher-meat--70230912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230912Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:33 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...354culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-when-the-letter-came--70230911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230911Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:32 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...390culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-the-kid--70230910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230910Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:31 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...291culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-the-little-dollar-s-christmas-journey--70230908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230908Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:31 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...1289culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-paolo-s-awakening--70230906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230906Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:29 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...1350culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-lost-children--70230905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230905Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:27 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...895culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-little-will-s-message--70230904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230904Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:26 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...1036culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-a-proposal-on-the-elevated--70230902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230902Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:25 +0000Jacob A. RiisStep into the world of early 1900s New York City through a poignant collection of vignettes that bring to life the harsh realities of poverty. Jacob Riis, a dedicated police reporter and sociologist, sheds light on the faces of extreme hardship,...491culture,emotion,history,humanity,journalism,newyork,poverty,society,struggle,vignettesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-death-comes-to-cat-alley--70230901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230901Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:39:24 +0000Jacob A. 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