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Apple Unveils M3 Ultra: A New Peak in Mac Chip Performance

2025-03-05
Apple Unveils M3 Ultra: A New Peak in Mac Chip Performance

Apple has announced the M3 Ultra, its most powerful chip yet, pushing Apple silicon to new extremes. Boasting the most powerful CPU and GPU ever in a Mac, double the Neural Engine cores, and the largest unified memory ever in a personal computer (up to 512GB), the M3 Ultra delivers up to 2.6x the performance of the M1 Ultra. Built using Apple's innovative UltraFusion packaging architecture, it connects two M3 Max dies via over 10,000 high-speed connections for low latency and high bandwidth. Its significant AI capabilities allow it to run large language models (LLMs) with over 600 billion parameters directly on the device. The M3 Ultra also features Thunderbolt 5 with over double the bandwidth and support for up to eight Pro Display XDR displays.

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(www.apple.com)
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Bethesda Officially Blesses Skyblivion, the Oblivion Skyrim Fan Remake

2025-05-03
Bethesda Officially Blesses Skyblivion, the Oblivion Skyrim Fan Remake

Bethesda's recent release of the Oblivion remaster has been overshadowed by the excitement surrounding Skyblivion, a fan-made mod aiming to recreate Oblivion in Skyrim's engine. Instead of legal action, Bethesda has publicly endorsed the project, showcasing gameplay footage in a developer spotlight video and expressing enthusiasm for its release later this year. This act of support highlights Bethesda's positive relationship with its modding community and sets a commendable example for other publishers.

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(kotaku.com)
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20-Year-Old Botnet Taking Down Thousands of Routers Crushed

2025-05-10
20-Year-Old Botnet Taking Down Thousands of Routers Crushed

Law enforcement agencies have dismantled a massive botnet that operated for two decades, infecting thousands of routers worldwide and creating two residential proxy networks: Anyproxy and 5socks. Four individuals from Russia and Kazakhstan were indicted for their roles in operating and profiting from these illegal services, raking in over $46 million. The botnet exploited vulnerabilities in outdated routers, providing anonymity for various cybercrimes including ad fraud and DDoS attacks. The takedown, a joint operation involving the US, Netherlands, Thailand and others, highlights the growing global cooperation in combating cybercrime.

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(www.bleepingcomputer.com)
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Optimizing a Matrix Multiply Kernel in CUDA with Tensor Cores

2025-04-19

This post details the author's journey to write an optimized matrix multiplication kernel in CUDA using tensor cores on an NVIDIA Tesla T4 GPU. The goal was to compute D = α * A * B + β * C as fast as possible. Through iterative optimization of six kernels, the author achieved performance comparable to NVIDIA's cuBLAS hgemm, highlighting techniques such as hierarchical tiling, memory hierarchy exploitation, data reuse, overlapping computation with data movement, and efficient Tensor Core usage. The author shares insights gained from profiling and optimization, emphasizing the importance of arithmetic intensity and memory bandwidth.

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Global Fertility Crash: Worse Than the UN Predicted

2025-07-10
Global Fertility Crash: Worse Than the UN Predicted

The UN's projections on global population growth are overly optimistic; the actual decline in fertility rates is far steeper than anticipated. Many countries, including some middle-income nations, have fertility rates far below those of wealthy countries, defying the traditional modernization narrative. For example, Colombia's 2024 birth rate was only 445,000, significantly lower than the UN's prediction. This downward trend poses a severe threat to economic growth and retirement prospects as fewer young people support a growing elderly population. Japan serves as a cautionary tale, its low fertility leading to slowed economic growth. If the global fertility rate continues to fall, the world economy faces immense challenges.

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(www.theatlantic.com)
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Glitch to Shut Down Core App Hosting in 2025

2025-05-23
Glitch to Shut Down Core App Hosting in 2025

Glitch, a coding platform for sharing and remixing projects, announced it will cease its core feature—hosting web apps—on July 8th, 2025. This means users will no longer be able to host projects on Glitch, and user profiles will be closed. While CEO Anil Dash hasn't confirmed a complete shutdown, the move casts doubt on the platform's future. Users will have until the end of 2025 to download their code and access their projects; Glitch is also working on a project subdomain redirection feature. The change is attributed to increased maintenance costs and malicious activity, leaving Glitch's future uncertain.

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(www.theverge.com)
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May Day Math: Maypole Dancing and Braid Groups

2025-06-09
May Day Math: Maypole Dancing and Braid Groups

Attending a May Day party, the author was inspired by a traditional maypole dance to explore its mathematical underpinnings. The intricate braiding of ribbons reminded him of braid groups in group theory. However, the standard braid group proved insufficient to describe all possible patterns. He proposed a new group, the "Maypole Braid Group," defined by generators and relations, extending the classic braid group to encompass the circular nature of the maypole dance.

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Feast, Milvus, and Docling: A Quickstart for RAG

2025-04-22
Feast, Milvus, and Docling: A Quickstart for RAG

This project demonstrates building a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application using Feast. It expands on a basic RAG demo, showcasing how to transform PDFs into LLM-ready text data with Docling, use Milvus as a vector database for embedding storage and retrieval, and perform PDF transformations with Docling during ingestion. Key features demonstrated include online feature retrieval, declarative feature definitions, vector search, handling structured and unstructured context, and versioning/reusability. The project includes sample data, a Python file defining Feast feature views and entities, a YAML file configuring offline and online stores, and two main notebooks: one for PDF text extraction and Parquet storage using Docling, and another for ingesting and managing data with Feast.

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(github.com)
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Seismic Shift in Algorithm Simulation: Memory Breakthrough

2025-06-07

A groundbreaking result has shaken the foundations of algorithm simulation. Ryan Williams's new research demonstrates that all algorithms can be simulated using significantly less memory than their original runtime, a vast improvement over previous best-known results. This breakthrough leverages a space-efficient tree evaluation algorithm by Cook and Mertz, cleverly segmenting Turing machine computations and using finite field encoding to achieve a near-quadratic improvement in space complexity. While not preserving the time bound, this landmark result has profound implications for complexity theory and opens avenues for future research, such as further reducing space complexity bounds, potentially leading to the separation of P and PSPACE complexity classes.

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(blog.computationalcomplexity.org)
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Explainable Minesweeper: Conquer Mines with Logic, Not Luck!

2025-07-10
Explainable Minesweeper: Conquer Mines with Logic, Not Luck!

Tired of relying on luck in Minesweeper? This new game, "Explainable Minesweeper," uses AI to generate levels solvable entirely through logical deduction. The author delves into common "50/50" situations and advanced deduction techniques, creating a natural language-based hint system to help players understand and apply these strategies. Supporting multiple languages, the game aims to bring the pure logic of deduction to a wider audience, eliminating the need for guesswork in Minesweeper.

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(sublevelgames.github.io)
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EA Cuts 300 Jobs, Including Respawn Layoffs

2025-04-29
EA Cuts 300 Jobs, Including Respawn Layoffs

Electronic Arts (EA) announced significant layoffs today, impacting approximately 300 employees across the company. This includes the previously reported 100 job cuts at Respawn Entertainment. The cuts primarily affected EA's Experiences team, encompassing customer support, fan care, and marketing roles, with reductions in other departments as well. Affected employees will have the opportunity to apply for internal positions before termination. EA stated the restructuring aims to realign teams and resources to drive future growth. The Respawn layoffs included developers, publishers, and QA testers on Apex Legends, and smaller teams working on the Jedi team and two canceled projects—one previously reported, the other rumored to be a new Titanfall game. This follows previous layoffs at EA in recent years.

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(www.ign.com)
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OpenBSD Disk I/O Performance: More Threads Aren't Always Better

2025-06-08
OpenBSD Disk I/O Performance: More Threads Aren't Always Better

This post benchmarks the random read/write and latency performance of a 1TB Crucial P3 Plus SSD on OpenBSD 7.7 using fio(1). Results show good I/O scalability in OpenBSD, but increasing job counts beyond an optimal point (6-8 concurrent jobs) degrades performance due to contention and CPU overhead. Compared to Linux, OpenBSD shows more sensitivity to concurrency in NVMe writes. The test also reveals that excessive threads significantly impact desktop responsiveness. Future tests will extend to USB storage.

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(rsadowski.de)
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Apple Updates App Store Guidelines After Epic Games Lawsuit

2025-05-02
Apple Updates App Store Guidelines After Epic Games Lawsuit

Following a court ruling in its legal battle with Epic Games, Apple has updated its App Store guidelines. The changes allow apps on the US App Store to include buttons, external links, and calls to action without restriction, and removes the prohibition against directing users to payment methods outside the app. This comes after a judge found Apple willfully non-compliant with a previous order to allow developers to guide users to external payment options; Apple had attempted to levy a 27% commission on such transactions. Companies like Spotify are already updating their apps to take advantage of this change. Apple stated its strong disagreement with the ruling but will comply and appeal.

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(9to5mac.com)
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DeepSeek's Exposed Database Leaks Sensitive Chat Logs and API Keys

2025-01-29
DeepSeek's Exposed Database Leaks Sensitive Chat Logs and API Keys

Wiz Research discovered a publicly accessible ClickHouse database belonging to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, exposing over a million log entries containing sensitive information. The exposed database, accessible without authentication, allowed full control and contained chat history, API keys, backend details, and other critical data. Wiz responsibly disclosed the vulnerability to DeepSeek, which quickly remediated the issue. This incident highlights the critical security risks associated with the rapid adoption of AI technologies and the need for robust security practices even for burgeoning startups.

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(www.wiz.io)
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ZJIT: A Next-Gen Ruby JIT for Improved Code Reuse

2025-03-05
ZJIT: A Next-Gen Ruby JIT for Improved Code Reuse

YJIT speeds up Ruby code, but its repeated compilation of the same code in large-scale production environments is inefficient. To address this, companies like GitHub, Shopify, and Stripe have designed ZJIT, a next-generation Ruby JIT compiler aiming to save and reuse compiled code between executions. This aims to eliminate redundant work and allow the compiler to focus on optimization for better performance.

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(rubykaigi.org)
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Netflix Improves Subtitles: A Fix for Muddled Dialogue?

2025-04-26
Netflix Improves Subtitles: A Fix for Muddled Dialogue?

Netflix has introduced a new subtitle feature addressing the increasingly common problem of unclear dialogue in streaming content. This isn't a single issue, but a confluence of factors: a more naturalistic acting style leading to softer speech, aggressive audio compression by streaming services, and the vast range of home audio hardware making mastering difficult. While not a perfect solution, the new subtitles improve the viewing experience for millions who rely on them.

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(arstechnica.com)
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Jupiter: From Galileo's Telescope to Modern Probes

2025-06-03
Jupiter: From Galileo's Telescope to Modern Probes

Since Galileo's discovery of Jupiter's four largest moons in 1610, humanity's exploration of this gas giant has never ceased. Ancient civilizations observed Jupiter, but it wasn't until the Copernican and Keplerian revolutions and the subsequent scientific revolution that a more accurate understanding of the solar system emerged. Science fiction, starting in the 18th century, depicted Jupiter, evolving from early fantasies of an Earth-like environment to more scientifically accurate portrayals informed by data from probes like Pioneer 10/11, Voyager 1/2, Galileo, and Juno. Missions like JUICE and future endeavors continue to unravel Jupiter's mysteries and its moons, inspiring future science fiction stories.

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(clarkesworldmagazine.com)
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Updated: Introduction to Programming Languages Textbook

2025-09-24

Professors Jaemin Hong and Sukyoung Ryu from KAIST have released an updated version of their textbook, "Introduction to Programming Languages." This introductory book covers fundamental programming language concepts, including syntax, semantics, type systems, and interpreter/type-checker implementations. The authors encourage its use by anyone learning or teaching these concepts and acknowledge the contributions of students and teaching assistants. The latest edition features typo corrections and reduced page margins.

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(hjaem.info)
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Website Privacy Policy Update: The Importance of User Consent

2025-04-03
Website Privacy Policy Update: The Importance of User Consent

This website has updated its privacy policy, utilizing technologies like cookies to store and access device information for an enhanced user experience. Consent allows the processing of data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs. Withholding or withdrawing consent may impact functionality. The policy details legitimate purposes for technical storage or access, including enabling specific services, communication transmission, preference storage, and statistical purposes. It clarifies that access solely for anonymous statistical purposes generally cannot be used to identify users. Finally, it addresses the use of technical storage for creating user profiles to deliver targeted advertising or track users across websites.

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(www.newlyswissed.com)
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OpenAI Delays GPT-4.5 Rollout Due to GPU Shortage

2025-02-28
OpenAI Delays GPT-4.5 Rollout Due to GPU Shortage

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the rollout of the company's newest model, GPT-4.5, has been delayed due to a shortage of GPUs. Altman described the model as "giant" and "expensive," requiring "tens of thousands" more GPUs before wider access can be granted. GPT-4.5 will initially be available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers starting Thursday, followed by ChatGPT Plus users next week. The model's immense size contributes to its high cost: $75 per million input tokens and $150 per million output tokens, significantly more expensive than GPT-4. Altman attributed the GPU shortage to OpenAI's rapid growth, promising to add tens of thousands of GPUs next week to expand access. OpenAI plans to address future computing capacity limitations by developing its own AI chips and building a large network of data centers.

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(techcrunch.com)
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Branch Prediction: A Key to CPU Performance Optimization

2025-07-10
Branch Prediction: A Key to CPU Performance Optimization

Branch instructions are the core mechanism by which a CPU makes decisions in a program. This post explores the types of branch instructions (conditional/unconditional, direct/indirect), and how branch prediction affects CPU performance. While branch prediction techniques can significantly improve efficiency, frequent branches still create performance bottlenecks. The article suggests optimizing code by simplifying conditional statements, inlining functions, avoiding excessive nested calls, using indirect branches cautiously, and utilizing conditional move instructions to reduce the number of branch instructions and improve program performance.

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(chrisfeilbach.com)
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TLA+: Modeling Beyond the Code Level

2025-06-03

TLA+ is a language for modeling software above the code level and hardware above the circuit level. It features an IDE and tools for model checking, most notably the TLC model checker. Based on mathematics, it differs significantly from programming languages. PlusCal, a simpler algorithm language, translates to TLA+ for verification. TLA+ models system behavior as sequences of states, emphasizing the importance of high-level modeling to prevent design flaws and enhance system simplicity. One industrial project demonstrated a tenfold reduction in real-time operating system code size using TLA+, highlighting its power in improving design before coding.

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(lamport.azurewebsites.net)
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Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental: Deep Research Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter

2025-04-09
Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental: Deep Research Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter

Gemini Advanced subscribers can now access Deep Research powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, deemed the world's most capable AI model by industry benchmarks and Chatbot Arena. This personal AI research assistant significantly improves every stage of the research process. In testing, raters preferred reports generated by Gemini 2.5 Pro over competitors by more than a 2:1 margin, citing improvements in analytical reasoning, information synthesis, and insightful report generation. Access detailed, easy-to-read reports on any topic across web, Android, and iOS, saving hours of work. Plus, try the new Audio Overviews feature for on-the-go listening. Learn more and try it now by selecting Gemini 2.5 Pro (experimental) and choosing 'Deep Research' in the prompt bar.

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(blog.google)
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DIY Birkeland-Eyde Reactor: An Arduino-Powered Experiment

2025-04-09
DIY Birkeland-Eyde Reactor: An Arduino-Powered Experiment

Citizen scientist Marb built a DIY experimental reactor to demonstrate the Birkeland-Eyde process, a historically significant but inefficient method of producing nitric acid from atmospheric nitrogen using electric arcs. While energy-intensive and largely obsolete for industrial use, Marb's focus is on the scientific experiment. He cleverly uses an Arduino UNO to control the electric arc, incorporating a desiccant dryer for optimal air conditions and a temperature sensor for feedback. Though the current yield is low, Marb plans a follow-up video with more details if there's sufficient interest.

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(blog.arduino.cc)
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Reverse Engineering the Xbox 360 RGH Exploit: A Thrilling Journey into Hardware Hacking

2024-12-19
Reverse Engineering the Xbox 360 RGH Exploit: A Thrilling Journey into Hardware Hacking

The author meticulously documents their journey of reverse engineering the Xbox 360 RGH (Reset Glitch Hack) exploit. By using a hardware 'glitching' technique, they precisely control nanosecond pulses on the CPU reset line to trick the system's signature verification, enabling the execution of unsigned code. The author overcomes challenges like precise timing, successfully recreating this classic exploit. They share their tools (FPGA/CPLD, logic analyzer), Verilog code, and experiences, offering valuable insights for hardware security researchers.

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(github.com)
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Gemini 2.5 Pro: The New King of Code Generation?

2025-03-31
Gemini 2.5 Pro: The New King of Code Generation?

Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro, launched on March 26th, claims coding, reasoning, and overall superiority. This article focuses on a head-to-head comparison with Claude 3.7 Sonnet, another top coding model. Through four coding challenges, Gemini 2.5 Pro demonstrated significant advantages in accuracy and efficiency, especially with its million-token context window enabling complex task handling. While Claude 3.7 Sonnet performed well, it paled in direct comparison. Gemini 2.5 Pro's free access further enhances its appeal.

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(composio.dev)
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Turning Quantum Noise into a Strength: Diamond Sensors Revolutionize Industries

2025-02-27
Turning Quantum Noise into a Strength: Diamond Sensors Revolutionize Industries

Quantum Catalyzer (Q-Cat) is leveraging quantum defects in diamonds to create sensors that turn the biggest hurdle for quantum computers—noise—into an advantage. These sensors utilize environmental disturbances to detect minute changes in magnetic and electric fields, finding applications in diverse sectors. Their first spin-off, EuQlid, developed a quantum diamond microscope imaging magnetic fields with micron-scale resolution, offering non-invasive high-precision analysis for semiconductor current detection, artwork preservation, and even biomedical applications like tumor detection. This technology promises to revolutionize various industries.

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(spectrum.ieee.org)
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NAB Show Reveals 10ns GPS-Synchronized ATSC 3.0 Timing

2025-04-13

At this year's NAB Show, a surprising discovery was made: a precise time synchronization technique using a u-blox GPS receiver and an ATSC 3.0 television signal, achieving a pulse synchronization of ±10 ns between the two. This experimental timing standard, called BPS (Broadcast Precision Synchronization), could be integrated into the US ATSC 3.0 rollout. Its significance lies in providing a reliable terrestrial backup to GPS, enhancing resistance to various jamming attempts, which is crucial for media, power grids, 5G communications, and more. Furthermore, the show also featured consumer-grade Intel motherboards with built-in PPS input/output connectors, highlighting the growing adoption of precise time synchronization technology.

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(www.jeffgeerling.com)
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From Flutter & Rust to Pure Rust: A Case Study in Simplifying AI App Development

2025-06-27

The developer of a small AI application, BoquilaHUB, shares their experience transitioning from a Flutter/Rust architecture to a pure Rust application using egui. Initially using flutter_rust_bridge to connect a Flutter UI with a Rust backend, the developer encountered frustration with code generation overhead, FFI complexities, and the challenges of designing a cross-language API. Switching to egui, a Rust-based GUI library, and rewriting the UI over a weekend proved transformative. The pure Rust approach simplified project complexity, improved code readability and maintainability, and yielded significant performance gains. The developer highlights egui's ease of use in eliminating common Flutter UI refresh issues and complex state management, resulting in a faster and more responsive application.

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(jdiaz97.github.io)
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