Wednesday, February 2, 2011
A shorter heel, worn by half the subjects, led to them having bigger inner calf muscles because they are exercised more, according to the findings published in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters.
Professor Anna Ahn, of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California, and colleagues said: 'Similar to pulling a door-closer to its hinge, the ankle must be extended by a greater force when muscles pull closer to the ankle joint with a shorter heel.
'Heel length may determine calf muscle size in humans.
'In order to generate these higher forces at the ankle, these individuals activate their relatively thicker muscles for a longer duration.'
In the study the researchers analysed ten sedentary people, five men and five women, to ensure athletic training was not a factor in their performance.
They added: 'People come in different shapes and sizes. In particular, calf muscle size in humans varies considerably.
'Some people have short, stout lower leg muscles, while others have long, slender leg muscles.
'A possible cause for these differences in calf muscle size is the difference in neural signals received by the muscles, because muscles respond to increased neural activation with hypertrophy (excessive development).
'These individuals would also generate relatively higher muscle forces when walking, since muscle force increases with amplitude of muscle activity.'
Two years ago Italian researchers found wearing a pair of moderately high heels can tone the body, condition muscles and even improve a woman's sex life.
The study involved measuring electrical activity in the pelvic muscles of women when they held their feet at different angles.
Those who held their feet at a 15-degree angle to the ground, the equivalent of a 7cm heel, showed up to 15% less electrical activity in their pelvic muscles.
The results suggest the muscles are more relaxed when women wear higher heels, increasing their strength and ability to contract during lovemaking.
High heels have been a fashion item since the 1600s but over the past 50 years they have been blamed for a variety of health problems ranging from bunions, stress fractures and knee pain to an increased risk of arthritis.
Source: Daily Mail
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Symon Adeji and Lara Rawa
Sleek Magazine Editor, Symon Adejo, is set to wed the love of his life, Lara Rawa, the top events planner behind Lagos based events company, Events Evendi. The two, who have been engaged for months now are planning to walk down the aisle in March 2011.Congrats to them.
BTW, whatever happened to Sleek Magazine? Haven't seen it around in a while...
The brand is also planning something big and to this effect the custodians are encouraging their customers and prospective customers to log onto www.maltina-nigeria.com, facebook.com/maltina to get invites and VIP passes to come and share happiness with the brand.
Maltina has been leading the malt drinks market for the past 35 years by being close to the hearts of many Nigerian consumers. As a result it is bringing a refreshed brand proposition to the market for Nigerians to share their happy moments with their loved ones and with the brand.
The initiative stems from the brands desire to continuously offer the Nigerian consumer the highest possible value for money. “The brand should always remain appealing and aspirational to consumers and should always remain in the lead versus competitor offerings. That is why we have chosen to premiumnize and refresh the brand’s identity. We are confident that it will further carry on the positive image of Maltina as the number one nourishing malt drink and as the brand that inspires sharing happy moments with loved ones.
We must also tell you that Maltina remains the same in composition and taste and can be enjoyed as before. Only now, it carries a modern new label that will better help it standout amongst other malts and give Maltina even more appeal.’
Also the design elements of the refreshed brand uses a number of interesting colours, all with great significance in Maltina’s new identity; Classic white for purity, Black for boldness and rich content, warm red for energy and vitality, orange for vibrancy, yellow for happiness and gold as a promise of high quality. The cool new look and new pay-off line contribute to the brand being perceived as the number one malt drink, best known for its superior nourishment and for ‘sharing happiness’. This means that Maltina will not only nourish and revitalise consumers as it did before, but will also inspire moments to share happiness with friends, family and loved ones at home, at school, at work, at parties and social functions alike. In addition to the Maltina bottle, the Maltina ‘Can’ will also carry the vibrant new look. The Maltina bottle and ‘Can’ will continue to share nourishment as well as happiness with everyone, everywhere.”
The consumers’ever changing needs and environment requires that a market leader such as Maltina stay contemporary and relevant. To support the new packaging and positioning, there will be full media support. To this end, new TV commercials, radio spots, press and outdoor ads will be unveiled.
The Maltina brand is noted for exploring creative avenues to consistently engage and reward its teeming consumers. One of these creative consumer engagement platforms is the popular and highly rated Maltina Dance All (MDA) TV reality show, a platform for promoting family values and bonding.
Since it hit the Nigerian market in 1976, Maltina has consistently satisfied its consumers with high quality natural malt drink, fortified with essential vitamins and minerals. It is the first and only malt drink officially endorsed by the Nutrition Society Nigeria. This provides Nigerians the vitality and superior nourishment necessary for their daily activities - including those special fun moments shared with friends and loved ones.
The Onyeocha family, including Edna, 35, and her three kids, Loveth, 11, Precious, 8, Golden, 6 and Edna’s cousin, Chinyere, left Lagos last Wednesday in a chartered Toyota Camry saloon car with registration number LAGOS KU 108 EKY.
Ugochukwu Onyeocha, Edna’s husband and father of the missing kids, told P.M. NEWS that he and his family came into the country on Monday, 24 January for a holiday from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, their base. The last time the family came to Nigeria was five years ago.
But last Wednesday morning, he hired a cab that came to pick them up at Jakande Estate, Isolo, where they all stayed with his wife’s sister, before their ill-fated journey to the Delta State capital. According to Ugochukwu, an accountant, his wife, Edna, a staff of Standard Chartered Bank, Dubai, and the children left for the trip around 10a.m. in a car driven by a man called Godfrey Emmanuel Inalegwu, who works for a car hire outfit.
Ugochukwu said he last spoke with his wife at around 11a.m. of that Wednesday and later around 3p.m. when he tried to check on them. But he could no longer reach her afterwards as her phone was switched off. Ugochukwu was now disturbed by his inability to reach his family. “I again called her phone to confirm their safety but her phone was still switched off. I later gave up, thinking probably because they were on the expressway, and there was no network. After some time, I tried again and the phone remained dead.
“My kids don’t use phones so I didn’t bother to call them. At a point, I thought maybe she was tired and wanted to rest. So, later I went to bed.” But early the next day, Ugochukwu’s mother-in-law, whom the Onyeochas were going to visit in Asaba, was the first to call, asking after them. Ugochukwu was stunned when his wife’s mom told him she was yet to set eyes on his family.
“After my mother-in-law gave me this shocking news, I quickly picked my phone and tried my wife’s line over and over but it remained switched off. “I then rushed to the Red Cab park in Amuwo Odofin, to look for the driver named Olajide that brought the driver that took my family on the journey, but I didn’t meet him. I asked after him from his colleagues and they said he came around in the morning and left.
“I asked for his number and called him but his number was switched off. So I left and dropped my number with them that he should call me as soon as he comes. He did call me later but had no clues as to their whereabouts.” The missing family are suspected to have been abducted somewhere near Otu Costain – a border town between Ondo and Edo States – based on the record on the map of the tracking device attached to the car they were travelling in.
“The map showed that the vehicle left Lagos around 10 a.m. and passed Ore. They got to a place called Otu Costain, the car stopped there for six minutes and continued again; after that nothing could be seen again on the map. Whatever happened to my family could have occurred at that point,” Onyeocha told P.M.NEWS.
Meanwhile, the matter is now being investigated by detectives at the Force Criminal Investigations Department, FCID, Panti, in Yaba. Ugochukwu first reported the case at the Festac Police Station before it was transferred to Panti. The last time the family came to Nigeria was five years ago.
Source: Funsho Arogundade - PM News
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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| Special Adviser to the President on Petroleum Matters Dr. Emmanuel Egbogah OON,GMD Ascon Oil Barr.(Mrs) Grace Enenmoh, Minister for Works Sen. Mohammed Daggash and Chairman Ascon Oil Alh. Aliko Gwadabe |
NNPC, Minister commends Ascon Oil
Ascon Oil Company Limited, the preferred petroleum marketing company as promised in their recent communications surpassed the Nigeria Oil and Gas industry stakeholders’ expectations with their 25th Anniversary dinner held at the Muson Center Lagos. The colourful occasion which plays host to the mavens and connectors in the Nigeria business environment was indeed the crescendo of the Silver Jubilee celebration.
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| Comperes for the night: Ace TV presenter Frank Edoho & comedian Holymallam |
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| Cross section of distinguished guest on the Red carpet. |
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| The Entertainer DBanj doing what he knows how to do best |
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| Distinguished guest alongside Ascon Management cutting the anniversary cake |
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| Ascon Oil GMD Mrs.Grace Enenmoh stepping to celebration music with a friend. |
One of the key reasons for this spectacular black tie event was the unveil of the new Ascon Oil corporate identity which can only be summarized to connote the revitalized Ascon Oil. In reiteration of their commitment for value driven services to customers and stakeholders, the Group Managing Director Barrister Mrs. Grace Enenmoh says in her address to the distinguish gathering stated that “ 25 years celebration is relevant and emotive for the us as we have as a company overcome many challenges to become what we are today. I want to explore two particular themes in my comments today which I will like to keep short to enable us all enjoy the entertainment lined up. These two themes are character and determination which will be more noticeable to all in the nearest future”.
The Executive Director Operations Ascon Oil Ike Enenmoh in his comments on the red carpet said “all these while we are laying the foundation to be a well integrated Oil and Gas Company”. In the same vein the Chairman of Ascon Oil Alhaji Aliko Gwadabe asserts at the cocktail that “despite the loss our founder Engr. George Enenmoh, the management team of Ascon Oil have been able to better position the company as a 21st century organization ready to Go Forward (new tagline) own a refinery and series of upstream activities”.
Also lending a voice of commendation at the occasion were the Minister of Works, Senator Mohammed Sanausi Daggash and the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,(NNNPC) Austen Oniwon, have commended the management of Ascon Oil Company Limited for keeping the flag of the company flying 25 years after it was establish by late Engr. George Enenmoh.
They both described the growth of the company and its contribution to the nation’s economy as a monumental achievement, worthy of emulation by other players in the private sector. According to Daggash, who said he had a close relationship with the late founder of the company, the height recorded before and after the death of Engr. George Enenmoh by Ascon Oil speaks volumes for the quality leadership of the Group Managing Director of the company Mrs. Grace Enenmoh and loyal support from other management staff and stakeholders.
Representing the NNPC Group Managing Director at the occasion, Engr. Billy Ada also described Ascon as an independent marketer of petroleum products that has existed and upheld rules of best practice in the last 25 years. “As a company that was established by an experienced hand in the oil and gas sector, Ascon has contributed greatly to the sector and quota to the economy as well” he said.
The unveil of the new Ascon corporate identity was spearheaded by the Special Adviser to the President on Petroleum Matters Dr, Emmanuel O. Egbogah, OON alongside Ascon Oil top management and other notable personalities. The Special Adviser to the President in his unveil speech said that the Ascon Oil management in innovative ways have initiated the need to improve on their corporate identity; to be more contemporary and to depict what the company stands for and operates by.
The invited guests were thrilled with some classical music (String Quartet) at the Cocktail, while the dinner had some life band music and DJ Freshwaves with Dbanj ended the night with some energetic performances.
At the end of it all, everyone that were at the Ascon Oil 25 years anniversary dinner were full of praises and satisfaction as they hope that soonest there will be another reason to call for a similar gathering of this magnitude.
Three other passengers in the taxi marked Niger XA 783 SRP were said to have sustained serious injuries and were taken to an undisclosed hospital.
The policeman was said to have fled the scene but he was arrested shortly after an irate mob had set the bank on fire.
Nine vehicles parked in the bank’s premises were also burnt while an Automated Teller Machine was vandalised, looted and then set ablaze by the mob.
Expended bullet shells littered the front of the bank when one of our correspondents visited the scene. It was also observed that the taxi had a thick pool of blood on the driver’s seat.
Many rubber strings, were also seen in the bank’s premises, indicating that the mob might have looted money from the bank.
A split air-conditioner was removed, and set on fire when it could not be taken away due to the confusion at the scene.
The intervention of the police, a detachment of the Brigade of Guard led by the Commander, Brig.-Gen. Emmanuel Atewe, and the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service, saved the lives of the bank workers.
Most of the workers were taken out of the premises in a military pick-up at about 9 am, leaving one who was escorted out of the bank at about 9.55am.
There were two accounts of what led to the shooting. While one has it that the taxi driver dared to make a U-turn in front of the bank after he had been warned by the policeman not to do so, the other account said it was because he attempted to drop off a nursing mother in front of the bank.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Mr. John Haruna, told journalists that the riot policeman at the centre of the crisis was in custody of the command.
Haruna added that the Nigeria Police Force “does not condone attacks on innocent citizens in any manner by any of its men.’’
“The policeman in this case is in custody; due process will be followed until justice is dispensed,’’ he said, adding that the case would be referred to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for necessary advice.
The Mpape Divisional Police Officer, Mr. Imran Balarabe, explained that he was at home when the Divisional Crime Officer alerted him to the incident.
According to him, he quickly dashed to the scene, only to see hundreds of angry people attacking the bank.
Balarabe said, “When I got to the scene, the whole place was filled with smoke. I had to call my men off from the scene because they could not control the situation.
“I asked them to go back and secure the police station to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage of the confusion to attack the station and steal arms.
“I called for reinforcement and the bank staff who were trapped in the building were eventually rescued and the fire put out by the fire service.”
The DPO explained that the information he had was that the gun went off when the policeman hit the butt on the taxi while ordering the driver not to park in front of the bank.
He stated that it was likely that the gun was not cocked.
Meanwhile, gunmen suspected to be hired assassins have shot dead the Paramount Ruler of Nsit Ubium, Akwa Ibom State, Edidem Robert Obot.
Obot, a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, was murdered in his palace at Ikot Ekpene Udo at Nsit Ubium Local Government Area around 5pm on Sunday.
The gunmen numbering about three were said to have introduced themselves at the entrance to the palace as visitors on an appointment with the monarch.
On gaining access into the living room, they reportedly fired at the septuagenarian and one of his personal assistants.
While the personal assistant whose name could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report survived, Obot was not as lucky.
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom Command, Mr. Sani Magaji, confirmed the incident.
Source: Punch
If interested you can get your tickets at the British Council Ikoyi office for N500.
Mania is more than a magazine; we choose to describe it as ‘a way of life’ because it encompasses almost every facet of human life. Mania captures stories of everyday people, the ever changing and growing world of fashion and beauty; the best of music, movies, food and all things art. Part of our aim is to be daring, relentless and unafraid to push the boundaries of conventional Nigerian and African society, but also to create a different perspective to fashion and lifestyle.
The minds behind this beautiful work of art have taken a different direction in the way they tell peoples stories (no alias, no anonymities), the cover will prove beyond doubt our unquestionable strength to be different and daring. With Mania’s entrance into the market, we are not saying ‘this is how it is done’ instead, we are saying, ‘it can be done differently; edgier, fiercer, more daring and a lot more fun’.
Our desire at Mania is to appeal to a diverse group of people and lessen the stereotype that fashion and lifestyle magazines are for a discerning few. At Mania, we want to tell stories that touch people’s lives; we strive to teach people, the tiny, yet many tricks of being stylish, beautiful without breaking bank. We want to share our love for the arts and make every reader, not just a casual reader, but a Mania fan; we want Mania to appeal to different kinds of people and different parts of them.
The launch which comes up on Sunday February 20th of this year is proudly sponsored by some of the biggest international and Nigerian brands. Mania is grateful for the support it is receiving from its headline sponsors like; Belvedere Vodka, the world’s first super premium and luxury vodka, décor and events planning support is provided by Victoria Green, media support by M-Net’s Studio 53 Extra and Photography from veteran and accomplished photo studio, Kelechi Amadi-Obi Studios.
He was 44 years old and is survived by a wife and two very young children. He was buried on Sat January 29th.
May his soul rest in peace...amen.
Anything for ratings sha...:-)
Princess Dami and Eniola Olaniyan
"We are not savoring any any relationship. I was surprised when I heard the story about our relationship. We are very close, but on a platonic level. Fine we go out together, but that's because we work together. Morever Eniola is too old for me to date. He is a married man with grown kids and I know his wife so much that nothing of such can happen between us." Princess to Sunday Adebayo of EncomiumThe funny woman is bitter about the story making the rounds that she is dating married actor Eniola Olaniyan.
She's nowhere near what she used to be..(dem drugs and all) but she's coming back
Watch Whitney Houston's performance at the 2:05 mark when you continue...
Monday, January 31, 2011
50 Cent visited Hugh Hefner at the playboy mansion and shortly after began Tweeting that he was a pimp and asking if any of his followers wanted to work for him. Ciara didn't like his tweets and...well, read what happened after the cut...
50 cent has since removed Ciara from his friends list...
Findings revealed that Obadore Bridge is not just a linking bridge. It’s a slaughter house where people are daily killed and their bodies dismembered for money-making. At the time of writing this report, the body of an unknown person, with some of the vital parts missing, lies near the bridge at Obadore to tell the story of this evil place.
Saturday Sun investigation revealed that Obadore Bridge has become a favourite hunting ground for ritualists and sundry criminals.
There, evil men ambush unsuspecting members of the public, hack them down and dismember their bodies. The area is usually littered with corpses that have missing parts, such as private organs, breasts, tongues and eyes.
It was gathered that agents of ritualists, who operate commercial buses, take innocent passengers to Obadore, where such victims are killed and their vital parts cut off. Also, the killers waylay commercial motorcycle operators and their passengers. Such victims are knocked down the bike and dragged into the forest and killed. Also, some commercial motorcycles collude with the ritualists and take unsuspecting commuters to the place to be killed.
Findings revealed that when such commercial motorcycle operators get to the foot of the bridge with passengers, they would stop their bike, pretending that they have developed mechanical faults. At that instant, the ritualist would swoop on the passenger and drag him or her to the forest, where such a person is killed.
Saheed Musbau, a resident of Obadore, told Saturday Sun that he missed death by the whiskers when he was attacked near the bridge last December. Telling his story, Mustan said that evil operators around the bridge knocked him down from his motorcycle and tried to drag him into the bush. According to him, he was lucky that the blow from a club used by the ritualists landed on his back instead of the head, where they had aimed. He fell, quite alright, but did not lose consciousness. According to him, when his attackers, thinking he was unconscious swooped on him and were dragging him into the bush, he quickly got up and ran away.
The commercial motorcycle operator said of Obadore, he said: “In some cases, you will find motorcycles belonging to the victims, without any trace of the owners. They would have been killed and vital parts of their bodies removed.”
Musbau, who is a commercial motorcycle operator further said: “They usually dump their victims’ bodies in the forest. People usually perceive offensive odour any time they are passing through the bridge because of the decomposed bodies of victims of ritual killings.”
Another resident of the area, Mrs. Goodness Lawrence, offered further perspectives to the nefarious activities going on there. She said: “There is no doubt that the Obadore Bridge and its environs are dangerous spots. Apart from the ritual killers parading the place, cultists from the Lagos State University (LASU) also carry out their initiation there. Thieves also camp there in the night and rob people. In fact, you are as good as dead if your vehicle breaks down near the bridge at night.”
She added that when the second bridge was being built at Obadore, following the dualisation of the LASU- Obadore- Isheri expressway, a mass of human bones were discovered at the foot of the bridge.
Checks also revealed that illegal bunkering also goes on in the forest. The illegal bunkerers operate in the night, stealing petroleum products from pipelines.
When Saturday Sun visited the bridge recently, a group of young men were seen smoking Indian hemp. At the Oko-Efo end of the bridge, some people were seen enjoying roasted (dry) meat and palm wine, while exotic cars lined the roadside.
A source, who craved anonymity, squealed that there could be more to the daily rendezvous going on there than meet there ordinary eye. When contacted on telephone, the public relations officer of the Lagos state police command, Mr Frank Mba, said that the command is aware of the allegation that rutualists prawl the area. He, however, volunteered that the command had intensified overt and covert security patrol of the area area, adding that hoodlums and sundry criminals have been arrestd. He appealed to members of the public to coperate with the police by providing information that could lead to the arrest of enemies of society. He argued that the criminals are not spirits but human beings living in the midst of people.
Source: Sun Newspaper
All roads will lead to the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos from Friday 11 February to Sunday 13 February 2011 when City People presents its Fashion & Party Makers Fair.
It’s going to be a gathering of Event Planners, Caters, Photographers, Bridal Houses, Make-up artists, Fashion Accessories, Food Sellers, Boutiques, Florists, Cake Designers, Book Sellers and other kinds of business under one roof. The aim of the exhibition is to allow people to come shop for their valentine gifts at rock bottom prices. In this report, City People Fashion Editor, BOLA AKINBOADE brings to you some of the things to expect at this 3- day fair.
ABOUT THE FAIR
The City People Fashion and Party Makers Fair is going to be a major exhibition which will display trends in the Fashion, Beauty and Event Industry. A unique event organized by the City People Media Group will hold at the National Museum, Lagos from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 February, 2011. The exhibition brings together Event Planners, Caters, Photographers, Bridal Houses, Make-up artists, Fashion Accessories, Food Sellers, Boutiques, Florists, Cake Designers, Book Sellers and other kinds of business under one roof. The exhibition provide the opportunity to the participants to present their services and products in one place to their future customers, and generally to create useful business contacts. And it also allow the general public to get the special valentine gifts and offers at the lowest rates.
CHOICE OF VENUE
The 3 days exhibition will be taking place at the premises of the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos. This event promises to big in all ramifications; that is why the organizers had to look for a venue that will be suitable for the plans and arrangement made towards the success of this event. The National Museum occupies a prime position on Lagos Island in the centre of the city. It one venue that has hosted many major exhibition and events in recent time. It has an exciting and unprecedented platform for exhibitions. It is well equipped with facilities that will make any event comfortable and convenient, some of which include good parking space, spacious premises and a host of others. It is also easily accessible irrespective of where you are coming from.
WHAT THE EXHIBITORS STAND TO GAIN
The City People Fashion and Party Makers Fair is the perfect place to showcase your products and services to a wide range of people. The exhibitors stands to get a lot of benefits by been part of this event, some of this include increase in the company profile and customer base, generating leads, meeting with prospective customers, building new and existing relationships with customers, high profile exposure, free write-up of company profile in the City People Weekly, opportunity to showcase their latest collection to any array of guests amongst other things.
A GRAND OPENING CEREMONY
The fair which will be kicking off on Friday February 11, 2011 will be declared opened by a special guest of honor. It will also attracts a lot of celebrities from all walks of life from captain of industry, models, beauty queens, top society women who will also be playing major roles at the event.
MINI SHOWS PER DAY
At every evening during the exhibition, there is going to be a mini show where the exhibitors will showcased the new look of their collection to a vast array of guests. Some of the latest trend in the fashion, beauty and industry will be paraded on the runway. The show segment is designed to be fun and inspiring with a touch of glamour. So, a visit to the City People Fashion and Party Makers fair is an absolute must for anybody planning to have a special treats during this valentine season.
LOADS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Apart from the mini shows, there will be also be loads of other side attractions to keep the atmosphere interesting and bubbling all through the 3 days. Some of these include free tasters, trials, live performances, bubbly, give-away amongst other things.
LIMITED STANDS AVAILABLE
Since the organizers made their intention known to host this event, there has been different calls rolling in as interested exhibitors have started showing their interest to be part of this occasion. The organizers are giving the stand out at a lower rate of N20,000, to give room for more exhibitors to be part of this. This is because City People Media group is one organization that is know for supporting a lot of business organizations and has played a major role in supporting the fashion and beauty industry. Interested participants should call Bola on 08056505285 or Tayo on 08033866181
"I see blood of personalities flowing. Take note of that. I repeat again, personalities should not enter the same plane and say they are flying from one state to another for any reason in this country. There is a danger. This is a plane crash that will claim the lives of many personalities. To avoid this, they should not enter the same plane together"
He claims to have predicted the death of a leader and the October Independence bombings last year.
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