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Virtual Gravity Nano
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
 Coverstock: NRG - Nano Reactive Genesis 
Weight Block: Shape-Lock HD (High Density) (14-16 pounds) 
Ball Color: Orange/ Navy/ Cobalt All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown. 
Ball Finish: 4000-grit Abralon 
RG Differential: 16#-.048, 15#-.052, 14#-.050 
RG Average: 16#-2.48, 15#-2.48, 14#-2.53 
Flare Potential: 6" Plus (High) 
Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy Oil 
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal 
Description: Storm is known for producing the best high performance balls on the market. When the Virtual Gravity was released in 2008, it not only turned heads but gave bowlers of all skill levels an unprecedented amount of hook on even the oiliest lanes imaginable. The new Virtual Gravity Nano is intended to create a similar yet stronger ball motion built specifically for heavy oil. This can be accomplished with either a stronger coverstock (texture) or more aggressive weight block (lower radius of gyration or increased differential). As the original Virtual Gravity quickly became Storm‟s all-time best seller, the new Nano is sure to follow in its footsteps...and yes, those are big shoes to fill! Looking at the original Virtual Gravity, the Shape-Lock HD weight block/core system produced a fast-revving action that especially helped bowlers looking for a stronger change of direction usually privy to only those with big rev rates! The Shape-Lock HD motor will continue to power the Nano as well. A breakthrough in coverstock technology rarely happens due to the complex nature of chemistry and polymer science. But Storm's research and development team is committed to maintaining the "pole position" in bowling innovation, so it's no surprise that we are changing the game yet again with the new NRG cover. With Nanotechnology, NRG will give bowlers increased oil traction due to the micro-dynamic enhancements of the surface. Just looking at the surface of the new NRG material shows you the increased surface texture between the peaks and valleys, as well as the more aggressive edges on the top of the peaks! We're continuing to push the envelope; we just hope you are ready for it.

 

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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2011, 01:58:33 AM »
LANE CONDITION











Length: 45 ft


 


Volume: Very Heavy



Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Kegel Route 66 on AMF SPL synthetics



 






COMMENTS


 


This is my first ball from Storm (currently use Roto Grip also) and I think they hit a home run with this ball.  Tonight, I did the long night at the lanes, getting in 10 games.  Knowing that this place uses Route 66 often as one of the standard patterns, it was a perfect place to try the VG Nano.


 


This ball is set up similar to my other Roto Grip balls, in that I usually go with label drilling.  To describe the layout on this, it's similar to Storm's 4x4x2 layout except I have a 2.5 inch pin and a P1 balance hole and CG kicked out.


 


On this pattern, there was little room for error since there was heavy volume in the center and also heavier volume near the gutters.  One of the tips from another person bowling next to me was to stay primarily between 1st and 2nd arrow since that is the only spot that seems to have the track (he was using a Track 715T).  I also slowed my ball speed down a little bit to help as well (normally between 17-19mph).


 


Throwing the VG Nano in this area produced great results.  The length was what I expected, and it read the midlane well.  Once it hit the dry, it had a great continual hook and just drove through the pin deck with a lot of loud strikes...the ones we all know and love when we have a good night at the lanes.  Carry is excellent, and I was sending a lot of messengers.  Heavy oil was always an issue with me, and it was nice to throw a few games over 200 since I had problems with that in the past.


 


I also got a lot of use on this ball for the first day trying it out since there was so much volume.  Out of the 10 games in 1 night, I used it for 6-1/2 to finally get the lane carried down enough to switch to my Nomad Dagger.  Another person on the opposite side of me was also throwing the VG Nano with good results.


 


Now, this center seems to be a little unusual with the high volume of oil, even for Route 66.  From the regulars that I talked with, this seemed unusual to them also.  There might have been an issue with the lane machine.  If there wasn't and I were to normally bowl at this center, I would probably add more surface to it.  However, most places with heavy oil should not need any changes or very few.  

Bottom line:  the VG Nano handled the flood of oil well, and it definitely earned its place in my arsenal.  Anyone looking for a good heavy oil ball should consider this.





Likes:  Does a great job on heavy oil, good midlane read, excellent through the pin deck.  Sends a lot of messengers with keeping the pins low, helping carry.




Dislikes: None so far.  If anything, it did make a room in my house smell like Fast Orange hand cleaner.


 

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Update as of April 10, 2011: Bowled 4 games tonight on a flatter 43ft medium-heavy THS with AMF SPL synthetics and the Nano flat out performed really well.  Learning from my first time out with the Nano, I decided to experiment by hitting the cover with 2000/4000 Abralon to change it up a little bit.  For me, I think it took the ball to a whole different level by allowing me to use it a little longer (2-1/2 games).  It also gave me a little more roll on the backend, with more room to play towards the outside which is what I wanted.  Carry continues to be great, and I'm very happy with it.  The way it's performing, it may be safe to say it's probably the best ball I have owned to date.


 





 


 


 


 
 
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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #17 on: March 29, 2011, 12:19:47 AM »
Hand: Left  

Ball Speed: 16-17mph

 

Ball Weight: 15lbs

 

PAP: 5 left 7/16 up

 

Degrees of Tilt: 17

 

Layout: 5 x 3 1/4 x 4 1/4

 

The Virtual Gravity Nano is the stronger version of the best selling ball in the market the Virtual Gravity. I drilled it the same way as the Virtual Gravity; pin up above my ring finger, cg out, PSA out about 45 degrees, weight hole down. I wanted to see the difference between the two and the Nano hooked 4 to 5 boards more than the original VG! I was amazed how much it picked up but still had the finish in the backend like the original VG. The Nano cuts through the oil and still has motion in the back no problem. This ball is for sure going to be another hot seller! Thanks Storm for another GREAT BALL!

 

I have a video on facebook and youtube! If you have any questions about the Virtual Gravity Nano email me at grichardson7716@aol.com.

 


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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #18 on: March 29, 2011, 11:04:45 AM »
BALL SPECS


Pin Length: 1.5 to 2


Starting Top Weight: 2.80 oz
 
Ball Weight: 15lbs 4 oz


 


DRILL PATTERN


Pin to PAP: 4


CG to PAP: 4


X Hole (if there is one): none needed

 





BOWLER STYLE


Rev Rate:  250-300


Ball Speed: 13 to 15

 

PAP/Track:


 




SURFACE PREP


Grit: box 4000 finish


Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):

 




LANE CONDITION


Length:  40   

 

Volume:  ths


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):


 



BALL REACTION


Length: 


Back End:

 

Overall Hook:  3 to 8 boards more


Midlane Read:  strong and sooner than my  Virtual Gravity


Breakpoint Shape: angular


 




COMMENTS


Likes:  The "Nano" is the big brother of the orginal Virtual Gravity. A better and strong ball with a stronger angular motion to the pins and through the pin deck.


Dislikes: 


 


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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #19 on: March 29, 2011, 01:46:47 PM »
 

The new Virtual Gravity Nano has taken a step forward in bowling ball cover stock technology. The Nano cover, to keep it simple, has peaks and valleys on top of peaks and valleys. This creates a ball motion like no other!


The first Nano I am reviewing has the pin over ring, and mb below the thumb, no extra hole. This gives me a 5 ¼” x 6” layout. I did not alter the surface. This Nano did not need an extra hole, only because of the top weight being only at 1.5 oz. The comparison ball will be an Invasion (same layout and box finish). 


Bowling on pro-anvilane, on a house condition, the VGN was very strong in the backend of the lane. Because of the slightly lower diff. (.052 in 15 lbs) and slightly higher intermediate diff. (.020) in the VGN (compared to the Invasion (.057 diff., and .017 intermediate diff.), the VGN was a little longer, and stronger than the Invasion. The Invasion picked up about two feet earlier on the lane, and made a smoother transition to the pocket, than the Nano. The Nano is all about the mid lane read, with a very pronounced backend move, generally reserved for bowling balls with weaker covers that can store energy for the backend. I was also surprised at how well the Nano responded, or should I say didn’t respond to carry down, and kept on trucking back to the pocket. After a few games bowled, the Invasion struggled a bit to carry the 7 pin, as the oil started to carry down. The Nano had no problem making the corner, and pushing 10 back, as it didn’t read the carry down the way the Invasion did. The other advantage over the Invasion was that the Nano didn’t seem to lane shine near as quick.  


The second Nano has the pin under ring, mb in the strong position (about 45 degrees from PAP). This ball has an extra hole about 2” up from my PAP because the cg was actually in line with the pin to PAP. Most all Storm asymmetrical balls coming out now have the cg placements to the left of the pin and mb. I ideally do not like putting balance holes that high for two reasons. First, it makes it easier to flare over the balance hole, and second, it decreases the flare potential of the ball. Luckily, the balance hole decreased the flare enough that the ball is not rolling over the balance hole. After changing the surface to 1000 abralon, I headed out to bowl league on this year’s USBC nationals pattern. After shooting 740 and 790 the last two weeks with the Nano, I would say that this ball has plenty of horse power and cover to tame the sport compliant USBC nationals’ pattern!


What makes the Nano so special is the way it rolls through the pin deck. My personal experience doesn’t have the Nano hooking ten boards more than the Invasion or VG; it just has it going through the pins much, much differently, and all but ignoring carry down. This ball is all about mid lane read, with a strong change of direction! If that sounds like the kind of ball motion you are looking for, don’t delay, and drill a Nano today!


 


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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #20 on: March 29, 2011, 07:24:15 PM »

 



Trying to stay away from an overtly technical reviews here goes...



 



HOLY COW!!! I felt a bit like I was cheating. It is significantly stronger from breakpoint through the pins than the original Virtual Gravity. 
 


For example: Wednesday night league- our pair had a two hour kids party during the early afternoon. The house re-ran the heads then a teachers league bowled. Lots and lots of plastic balls dragging oil down the lane.



 



I usually use a label drilled Nomad Dagger or Rising Star in this house and I have high average in the league. During practice and into the first game I fought through a good bit of carry down and my Dagger struggled to consistently make it through all of the oil that had been deposited downlane earlier in the day. Seventh frame I pull out the Nano...



 



WHAMMO!!! I had a ball reaction! The Nano reacted like there was no carry down at all. I had to move 5 and 3 in and threw the last four to shoot 201. The next game I started with the front 8 for 265. I started the next game split -spare 10 bagger! The pin carry was phenomenal. I was having fun watching the pins bounce around.



 



The specs are: pin at 4 3/4" to PAP above the ring finger and mass bias is next to the thumb hole. Weight hole is at P3.



 



I just returned from the USBC Open Championships and the hottest ball at the tournament was clearly the Virtual Gravity Nano.



 



Enough about me here is what the Nano can do for you:



 



The Nano will allow you to free up your swing. If you want to go deep go ahead the Nano will make it back. There is a traction additive in the cover that gives you much better performance on oily lane conditions. The Virtual Gravity was one of the first balls that gave bowlers a stronger down lane move on oily lanes. The Nano is even stronger. 



 



If you are rev challenged the Nano will give you a strong move down lane even on regular conditions.



 



The coverstock can be easily manipulated. It take a polish as well as sanding and the performance will not suffer.



 



One final note: using the Nano I threw one of the craziest messengers : The headpin went to the side board and came back across the lane flying in it's original vertical orientation and killed the corner pin. This ball is crazy good!



 



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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #21 on: March 30, 2011, 09:37:40 AM »
LANE CONDITION






Length: 41ft 

 


Volume:



Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):modified PBA Scorpion Pattern 



 



COMMENTS







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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #22 on: March 30, 2011, 10:18:49 PM »
BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 4 inches

Starting Top Weight:   3.06 oz

Ball Weight:  15

 
DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP:   5 inches

CG to PAP:    MB at 4 inches by 2 1/2 inch pin buffer

X Hole (if there is one):  none
 

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate:  380

Ball Speed:  16
 
PAP/Track:  4 inches up 1 1/4

 
SURFACE PREP

Grit:   4000

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Factory
 

LANE CONDITION

Length:  41
 
Volume:27.35 ML


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  2011 USBC Open Championships Pattern

 
BALL REACTION

Length: medium length for the 4000 abralon surface.

Back End:  Very good.  The Nano has very good defined backend off the spot
 
Overall Hook:  Large.  The Nano can cover a lot of boards without losing its energy.

Midlane Read:  Very strong midlane ball, very hard to throw threw the breakpoint.

Breakpoint Shape: Depending on drilling, the Nano has very strong arc to an angular breakpoint.

 
COMMENTS

Likes: If you liked the Virtual Gravity you will like the Nano as it is stronger and more continuous hook.  The Nano reads the midlane very well and this ball carries real well from all entry angles.
I will have to admit in all of the several hundred bowling balls that I have drilled that I have never seen a ball
take oil off a lane any faster than the Nano.  The Nano hooks more than any ball that I have thrown in the past.
 On the USBC pattern the Nano allowed my play straight up the lane and then just chase it left.  It was amazing that I did not lose any hitting power and or carry. The Nano just keep striking.  A great ball from Storm.
 
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Dislikes: The ball will need some oil up front.

 
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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #23 on: April 03, 2011, 02:54:20 PM »
Drill Pattern: 45x4x45
Weight Hole: Low P2
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I origanally drilled my Nano for the route 66 pattern. Basically to match my Theory. I found that it was a good drill pattern to use for super oily lanes. I have thrown this one on house shots and with this pattern being stronger it hasnt given me the chance to throw it very long. I plan on drilling one without a hole. The Nano is strong enough that I believe for me a Nano without a hole will work great.
About three weeks ago I was asked by Mark Anderson to come work the booth at nationals for Storm and Roto Grip in Reno's National Bowling Stadium. I accepted and have worked here for the last couple of weeks and the Nano is the ball to be using at Nationals this year. What I have noticed is that drilling a Nano with pin down below or up above fingers has worked very well with no weight hole. It has been exciting to talk with everyone who's come in to the booth. There is a good amount of oil on the lanes here this year and the Nano is the ball to use. I will be drilling one without a weight hole. It really seems to be THE answer to score well at nationals.
This is the ball to have in your bag either for Nationals, Tournaments and or your home house shot.
Don't forget Tom Hess won the Masters with the Nano at the National Bowling Stadium this year. This will be the ball of the year 2011 in my opinion.
 
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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #24 on: April 04, 2011, 12:30:56 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length:THS  
 
Volume:HEAVY

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):

 
COMMENTS

Drilling:4.5"X4"X1.5" weight hole 2" down from PAP on VAL
 
I haven't posted a review because this ball is so strong, I have literally have never seen anything like it! Theres balls that hook.... Then theres the NANO, there is nothing like it. The recovery is phenomenal, it allows you to open the lane up when nothing else can. With my rev rate it is hard to use this thing because of the strength, but I try to use it as much as I can just because of the hitting power and carry it gives! This could be a great ball for the USBC OPEN if fit to the right speed and rev rate! If you don't have one or two of these in your bag your at a huge disadvantage to the competition!

Any questions please feel free to contact me!
 
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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #25 on: April 06, 2011, 06:41:25 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 40
 
Volume: medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

 
COMMENTS

Likes:  This is a very strong ball like many others have mentioned.  If you have any kind of hand, you really want to use this ball on a heavier condition.  Those that are speed dominant will be able to use this successfully on medium conditions.  It makes a consistently strong move on the backend on the right condition. 
If you have room (and need) for a heavy oil ball and like the shape of the reaction from the original virtual gravity, this ball reaction will be recognizable.  This cover just digs in quite a bit.  

Dislikes: You just need to keep in mind that if
 you are rev dominant or matched, you could get an inconsistent reaction
 on medium or lower volumes.  The reason for that is that you will try
to force it down lane to keep it from hooking early, causing erratic
ball reaction.

 
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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #26 on: April 12, 2011, 08:28:06 PM »

Location:              Enterprise Park Lanes

Pattern:               Modified House Pattern, Oil to 38 feet, buff to 43, Approx.  Ratio 6:1

Surface:               Brunswick Pro Anvilane

Bowler Stats:     PAP 4 5/8 straight across, 375-400 RPM, 16 MPH

Layouts:               VGN 1 - Dual Angle Layout 50, 4 ¾, 70 (pin below and between fingers, cg out, weight hole)

                                VGN 2 – Dual  Angle Layout 45, 5 ½, 35 (pin above and between fingers, MB out from  thumb 1 inch, no hole)

 

The Virtual Gravity Nano lives up to the hype.   The cover creates an amazing amount of fiction in oil and delivers a  strong angular backend.   I bowled on a very flat pattern and the VGN  made it look like a traditional house pattern.  With  other balls I was struggling to the get the ball to fully transition  off the long oil pattern.  I was leaving 10s and 7s because the ball  wasn’t creating enough angle into the pocket.  The VGN took care of that  problem by rev’ing up in the mid lane effortlessly  and creating a strong angle to the pins.  The ball transitioned every  time and the pin carry was unbelievable.  The low pin layout created at  very strong mid lane reaction with a smooth, continuous backend.  I was  able to play 17 to 10 with a predictable line  to the pocket.  The high pin version got a little cleaner through the  heads, while still catching a mid lane read with a more angular  backend.  I played 18 to 7 with the ball making a stronger move on the  back.  The Virtual Gravity Nano is a must own and is  the go to ball for any high volume or longer patterns. 

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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #27 on: April 21, 2011, 04:55:37 PM »

BALL SPECS


Pin Length: 3 1/2      


Starting Top Weight: 2.83


Ball Weight: 15.4 lb


 


DRILL PATTERN


Pin to PAP: 3 13/16


CG to PAP: 1 3/16


X Hole (if there is one): 1" away from axis (leftie)

 





BOWLER STYLE


Rev Rate: 575


Ball Speed:17 - 22

 

PAP/Track: low


 




SURFACE PREP


Grit: factory   


Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): matte (4000 ab)

 




LANE CONDITION


Length: 41      

 

Volume: med - heavy


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): house shot


 



BALL REACTION


Length: 45 ft


Back End: massive

 

Overall Hook: very strong   


Midlane Read: great mid lane


Breakpoint Shape:72 degree (sharp)


 




COMMENTS


Likes: Everything...I love the way it opens the lanes for an average bowler, wheather on saturated lanes or bone dry and burnt...no problem with burn out...still controlable.


Dislikes: better color coordinations


 


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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #28 on: April 23, 2011, 10:46:16 AM »
LANE CONDITION






Length: 41

 

Volume: heavy   


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


 



COMMENTS





Likes: Very strong ball



Dislikes:  can hook to much some time


 

When you could not think you could get better than the v-grav Storm makes the Nano times I would leave a flat 10 with the v-grav the nano gets it out. The ball just plain rolls great and has so much more power that its earlier model. I have 2 drilled both with a 5”in pin but one with a 50 degree MB and the second with a 90 degree MB to use after the other starts to hook to much so I don’t have to move but 1 or 2 boards the whole night.




 


 

 

 


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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #29 on: April 23, 2011, 11:35:33 PM »
LANE CONDITION






Length:  40'

 

Volume:  Medium-heavy


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):   THS


 



COMMENTS





Likes:  Sick amount of hook, ALWAYS comes back off the backend.  As I moved left throughout the night, my carry didn't go away.  Not much else to say about this ball.  It's perfect for a speed-dominant guy like me.  I liked playing left of everyone else, having my own area, and I didn't have to slow my ball-speed down.  This is my first Storm purchase in a few years, and I'm glad I made it!


Dislikes: Didn't have much hold, but only needed that when poor shots were made.


 


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Re: Virtual Gravity Nano
« Reply #30 on: May 12, 2011, 10:57:13 AM »
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Lay Out: 4 3/4" from PAP at 50*   PAP  angle and 40*  VAL  angle. Dual angle measurement would be   60/4.75/40. The  pin  ended up  above my ring finger but the CG was under my label,so I put no weight hole in it.

Surface: I started at box   finish which is 500/4000 Abralon (abr). I used it at USBC's with that surface and then had 2000 abr put on it by hand during a lesson with Mike Jasnau. I have left it at 2000 abr. 

Purpose: I wanted to drill up this up as the original was my "big hitter" when they were tighter down lane. I also did not have this type of "big dog" look in my bag right now.

Lane Condition   Observations: I have thrown this on the USBC pattern mainly on two different surfaces, also on the Bowlers Journal condition, and also once or twice on our house shot. On the USBC pattern in box finish, this ball was kind of whippy in the back. I would leave some snap hook tens and nines. When Jasnau hit it with 2000, it stayed strong but the whippiness on the back stopped. I threw a 7 bagger warming up and then 6 out of 7 during the CATS part of my lesson. On the BJ shot, this ball was all back end. This was still original box finish so the 2000 might have slowed it down enough to lay off the 4 and 9 pins I had pop up to end strings of strikes. On the house shot, it is super strong and has to start inside the oil line or it just stops at the pocket and pings corners.

Other Ball Comparisions: I did get to throw it some side by side with my Marvel and Theory to compare on the house shot. I mistakenly left both of those home when we went to USBC's and my scores reflected that I brought the wrong pieces to USBC's this year. My Marvel is same pin distance but pin down at a 45* angle with the hole down in the P3 position with 2000abr. Theory is same pin distance at a 50* angle with a hole on the axis. Theory is smoother compared to Marvel. Marvel is much earlier. The VGN is definitely more back end than either of those. Marvel is earlier and smoother and should be the go-to ball at USBC's this year. Theory for me is more controllable and probably really good on a slicker flatter sport pattern.
 
 
Final    Thoughts: The VG Nano is very much like the original: Big back-end on the slick. We used a couple of them to try to carve out a burn spot in the pattern during team event during USBC's. What I found out is that 2000abr by hand made it much more controllable in the back end and will slow it down if you can't get it to stop at the right spot in the pocket. This is still the "Big Dawg" in anybodies bag.
 


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