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We take a different approach to today's post Athletes and Warriors. With all that is going on in today's world involving the police, citizens, our basic freedoms and our need to defend them; it always helps to laugh a little while thinking about our response.

So today we take a side step away from our usual police bodycams, and videos of prepared citizens becoming tactical athletes, to bring in one of the most surprisingly (and raw explicit language warning here) insightful thought leaders (and yes comedian) in the culture; to talk about and help us find ways to think about why the world is in the state that is. It should also inspire us to look upward toward our great creator who provided us with all of the tools we need to conquer all forces of evil, through the blood of Jesus. Enjoy!

Revolutionary Tactical Strength And Conditioning Program Provides A Simple Training Blueprint To Help Cops, Soldiers, And Prepared Citizens Gain Tactical Muscle

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• Lesson 1: Train Like You Fight

  LESSON BRIEF

  Your life, and the lives of others, depends on how well you've prepared for the unexpected.
  You can't train one way and compete another.
  Doing your squats and deadlifts in the gym is great for general fitness. But if you're a tactical operator, be sure to put your gear on. When you are kitted up for an operation, your gear could weigh 40 to 70 pounds. And sometimes much more.
  That's why it makes sense to train like you fight and wear your kit during some workouts.
  What's the likelihood of you having to grab a downed victim, or a fellow tactical operator? In a real-world situation, you'll need the power, strength, and endurance to move yourself plus the injured.
  A smart tactical operator also sets his kit up in a way to minimize operational friction. In other words, anything that slows you down in the battlespace. If you position your rifle magazines in a spot that forces you to take your eyes off of the target, the results could be fatal.
  So build your kit to your mission. Your gear should fit your body, reduce friction under stress, and allow you to access the tools you need. Equipment setup and load stabilization is critical for tactical athletic success.
  
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  LESSON FAQ

  QUESTION : How should I adjust my backpack for a perfect fit?
  ANSWER : Follow the steps below to ensure comfortable carrying no matter what you're doing.
  

  1. Load some weight into the backpack so you can get a good feel of how it will fit while it's packed. Then loosen all of the straps and put it on with all of the straps loose.

  2. Tighten the hip belt. To do this, you'll want the padded hipbelts covering the iliac crest, or the very top of your hip bones. Tighten the straps until they are snug but not too tight.

  3. Tighten the shoulder straps by pulling the straps straight down. Again, don't pull it too tight, you want to make sure your shoulders aren't carrying most of the weight.

  4. Tighten the "load lifter" straps. The load lifters help pull the weight of your gear closer to your body. Pull the load lifters until the straps are at about a 45° angle to the backpack's body.

  5. Next, fasten and tighten the sternum strap. The sternum strap pulls the shoulder straps together to relieve some of the stress on your shoulders. Keep your sternum strap about an inch below your collarbones.

  6. Now that everything is tight, you can loosen the shoulder straps a bit. you should be able to feel the weight of the backpack ease onto your hips. Ideally, about 65% of the weight will ride on your hips.

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Claiming Healing for Ourselves From CDM

In this imperfect world, the prospect of sickness and disease is always lurking, and that prospect terrifies many people. Sickness is real, and many of us have seen individuals who live in fear of it. But God’s ability to heal is also real, and more than one doctor can testify to that. When we know His will in this area concerning us, we need not be afraid of any disease.

On the physical level, the fear and stress from a bad diagnosis can aggravate the condition. This is why being at peace is so important to the healing process. There is a strong connection between the mind and the body, and we open ourselves up to God’s healing power when we grant Him authority over our thoughts.
When illness strikes, we see plenty of confusion among people who don’t know the Word of God about healing. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, much of His work involved healing men, women, and children. A mistaken mindset causes some people to question whether it’s really God’s will for them to be healthy, but Jesus forcefully addressed that when He healed the leper. When the man came to Jesus and told Him He could heal him if He was willing, Jesus answered, “I am willing. Be healed!”
God’s favor offers us healing, but we must accept it for ourselves by faith. An unwavering belief in what Jesus did on the cross to obtain healing for us is required. We do what is necessary to take care of any health issues that may surface, but it’s essential that we maintain our peace of mind while we get better. God, the Great Physician, has already healed us.
Prayer:
Lord, You sent us grace in the form of Your Son to bring us peace and healing on every level. Your love is better than any salve or balm on earth; faith is all we need to receive health and wholeness. In Jesus’ name, thank You for what You did. Amen.
Scriptures:
Isaiah 26:3
Jeremiah 17:14
Psalm 41:3
Matthew 8:2, 3, NLT
1 Peter 2:24
John 14:27
Philippians 4:7
Matthew 9:12
Mark 2:17
For more on how faith in what Christ did for us allows us to receive healing, click on the link for the MP3, How to Take Possession of Your Healing.

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Calling Yourself A Christian

• Author Agwom Izang Itse

Having found Jesus is a beautiful thing.Your life seems to have meaning. You’ve seem to have found something that brings you great joy and happiness. Your loneliness and emptiness have disappeared. Praise the Lord.
Anyone that has accepted Jesus in their heart is considered to be a follower of Jesus Christ. So, when anyone asks you, "Are you a Christian?", certainly you’re going to reply, "yes, I am". Now there is a big responsibility in calling yourself a Christian. One needs to know that in calling yourself a Christian, you are representing the ministry that Jesus started. Not any of the Churches that exist, but the ministry of Jesus Christ. The danger of this is, is that by not living up to the standards of what Jesus laid out for us to follow we could very well give God a black eye. Let me explain. People are going to be people, and if they see the opportunity to make themselves feel good about themselves, they will. What it is, is that people like to point fingers. And when it comes to religion, they will convince themselves of things like Christians are a bunch of hypocrites and why would I want to become one of them or look at the Catholic priests that are molesting little boys. What about the Muslims? Certainly they’re not all terrorists, yet have one come around and people begin to judge them without even getting to know them. Understand what I’m trying to get at.
People love dirty laundry. It seems that the worse it is, the better for them. I’m definitely not denying that I haven’t been there myself pointing fingers. It seems like we need to do this, so that we can feel a little better about ourselves and not have to really see who we really are. We can be quick to judge others, but when it comes to ourselves, forget it. You have to remember that people are always watching you. Not so much as to be in waiting for you to slip up, but your conduct. If they see a mild mannered, polite, easy going person that is kind and considerate then that’s what they’re going to see. But if they see a rude, nasty, foul mouthed, angry person then that is what they are going to see.
It’s not so much as to be concerned about you calling yourself a Christian, but it would be better that they call you a Christian. That is what brings Glory to God. The best thing that you want people to see in you is the good. No one wants to be considered evil, but who and what you are in Gods eyes is what is really going to matter. Here’s an example: I do alot of driving everyday at work. I see people with the fish sign on their car.To me they’re advertising the fact that they are a Christian. What gets me is the way they drive. Speeding, cutting people off and so on. Now I’m sure that there’s people that don’t know the Lord yet, saying things like, "look at that maniac and he’s supposed to be a Christian?" Whoops, there goes another black eye for God.
I just basically want you to see what harm can be done. We really need to be cautious about how we represent ourselves. If you want to be humble and someone asks you if you are a Christian. Just tell them that your faith is in Jesus Christ, He is our Savior and that you try to follow Him as best as you can, but you are not without fault. Then when you do mess up, no one gets hurt. A Christian is a follower of Christ, a disciple. If you want to see what Jesus requires of one to be a disciple of His, look up these scriptures. Luke 6:46-49 – Luke 14:26,27 33 – John 8:31-34 – John 13:34,35 – John 15:8. May God Bless You All.

Hunter Cook Junior Yr Pole Vault Recruiting Video Class of 2021 High School Progression 2020 Season Presented on US Sports Net By Game Planner Pro

Hunter Cook Junior Year Pole Vault Recruiting Video Class of 2021 Progression Track and Field Ripon, WI High School
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- 1st Men 17-18 Yr. 13'11.25" 2019 Broke 41 yr. Ripon High School PVault Record
 - Tom Callen Invite 13'9" 2019 Wisconsin East Central Conf. Pole Vault Champ 
- 1st Team All Conf. 2019 WIAA D2 Track and Field Championships 
- 4th Place Member of Polebender's Vault Club 

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UW-Madison Pole Vault Camp 
UW-Whitewater Pole Vault Camp 
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How to Teach Beginning Pole Vault

by Scott Strohmeyer

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How to Teach Beginning Pole Vault is an instructional resource for track & field coaches who are working with novice pole vaulters. In that regard, this coaching course reviews three basic areas of responsibility that coaches should address, as well as points out the key concerns in each area: the first day of practice (safety, holding the pole, progressions 1-2-3s, grass vaulting, and the“talk”); coaching the first year (pole carry, run approach, pole drop, pole plant, takeoff, hangtime, swinging up, and flyaway); and the coach’s perspective (individualizing, levels, looking inward, the vaulter’s bag, meet management, and rules to consider). Among the topics covered:

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BBcom Featuring: Full-Body Strength Workout + Texas BBQ Cheat Meal | Celebrity Trainer Ron Boss Everline

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Warm-Up: 200m Lunges 
1. Kettle Bell Swings 3 sets, 10 reps 
2. Man-Makers: 3 sets, 12 reps 
3. Military Press 3 sets, 10 reps 
4. Kettle Bell Front Squat: 3 sets, 16 reps 
5. Hanging Leg Raise: 3 sets, 15 reps 
6. Wall Sit + Arms: 2 sets, 12 reps

 | Benefits of a Full-Body Workout |
 1. Saves Time: Probably the biggest positive about training your entire body at once is that your gym frequency decreases to around two to three times every seven days. Plus, you'll only be spending an hour in the gym for each session. Build muscle with only 3-4 hours of gym time during a week? You betcha. It's all about the quality of your sessions, not the quantity.\ 
 2. Boost Your Cardiovascular System: Squeezing a solid 2-4 sets per body part into a 60-minute workout session gets your cardiovascular system up to speed in a hurry! 

 | Rules For Full-Body Workouts | 
1. Train Once Every 2-3 Days: 
The beauty of only training with weights every few days is that the days in between full-body workouts can be used to add a few cardio sessions instead of relying on ineffective cardio tacked on at the end of a workout.
 2. Lift Heavy: 
Many athletes who try full-body workouts get trapped into training lighter than they usually would in order to conserve energy for body parts that come later in their routine. The truth is, if you're not training heavy, you're not going to make optimal progress, no matter what program you're on. Keep your weights as heavy as you can. The conserving of energy for the body parts you train at the end of your workout is addressed in point number six. 
 3. Keep Your Workout To An Hour or Less: 
When you're planning your workouts, remember that resistance training affects your natural musclebuilding hormones and adjust accordingly. Lots of big compound exercises will help boost your natural testosterone levels; however, long workouts also boost levels of the catabolic hormone cortisol. Keeping your workouts fairly brief but still intense is ideal for getting the best of both worlds. Sticking to 60 minutes or less is a good rule of thumb.

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The Truth About Vaccines Featuring: Lies, Coverups, Google, Censorship and the Google Whistleblower: Zach Vorhies (Part 3)

In the final segment of this 3 part interview, Charlene interviews the Google Whistleblower - Zach Vorhies - about Google and Big Tech and their attack on our freedoms and assault on the truth, and they go in depth into COVID-19.

Because of Zach, we now have proof that Google has been hiding the truth about cancer and vaccines and so much more from us in their search results. What can we do about this? Join Zach and Charlene and learn more!

Bill Gates And His Vassals: WHO, PATH, GAVI And UNICEF, Behind The 2012 Chad Vaccine Disaster

• Author Joel Savage

In December 2012, in Gouro, a small village in Chad, Africa, situated on the edge of the Sahara Desert, five hundred school children were locked up at school and threatened that if they refuse to be vaccinated against meningitis, they would no longer receive any further educational benefits.
Thus; the children were vaccinated without their parents knowledge. Since the vaccine was an unlicensed product and still going through the third and fourth phases of testing, the children suffered horrific side effects.
Within hours after the vaccination, one hundred and six children begin to suffer from headaches, vomiting, severe uncontrollable convulsions and paralysis, while in agonizing moments, desperately waiting for a doctor to examine their condition. They had to wait for one full week before a doctor arrived, while the team of vaccination proceeded to continue the vaccination in other villages.
When the doctor finally came, he could do nothing for the children. When the vaccination team saw what had happened, the quickly fled the village in fear.The original report of this tragedy was written by Christina England, in VACTRUTH and also appeared in small local newspaper called ‘La Voix.’ ‘La Voix’ the only newspaper which published the maiden story, stated that forty children were transferred to a hospital in Faya, and later taken by plane to two hospitals in N’Djamena, the capital city of Chad.
After being shuttled around like cattle, many of those sick and weak children were finally dumped back in their village without a diagnosis and each family was given an unconfirmed sum around £1000 by the government. No forms were signed and no documentation was seen. They were informed that their children had not suffered any vaccine injury.
However, if they claimed the children didn’t suffer any side effects after the vaccination, why did the government compensated each family £1000, in what was described as hush money?
The only mainstream news channel to have highlighted over the plight of those poor children was a local channel called TChad, which filmed footage of the then-Prime Minister of Chad visiting the children in hospital. VacTruth has copies of both reports, along with medical and government documents.
Despite the evidence of the medical crime and VacTruth’s detailed and extensive coverage, including highlighting television footage, once again, the vaccine program was hailed a success. The groups involved in the fatal project were PATH, WHO, UNICEF, and the Gates Foundation. During investigations, it was discovered that the whole project was being run by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
In a press release, the Gates Foundation stated:
"MenAfriVac is a tremendous success story for the global health community. It is the first vaccine developed specifically for Africa, and it proves that global partnerships can develop and deliver high-quality, low-cost vaccines."
"Ten years ago, we invested in the Meningitis Vaccine Project, an innovative model that brought together PATH, the World Health Organization, African health ministers and the Serum Institute of India today, we celebrate the result: a modern vaccine selling for less than US 50 cents per dose with the potential to end Africa’s deadly meningitis epidemics.We believe that vaccines are one of the best buys in global health."
In January, Bill and Melinda Gates called on the global community to make this the Decade of Vaccines. There is no better way to launch this decade than with a new vaccine that will improve and save lives.
Great vaccine critic
Christina England was born and educated in London, U.K. The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few, even though only few people in this populated world have been bold and sincere enough to come out strongly to speak against Ebola and other medical crimes, we still have hope that time will tell. People, Organizations and Foundations behind the horrific medical crimes in Africa, including Bill Gates, Rockefeller Foundation, World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, the US government and many others, shall be exposed at the right time unexpectedly.

 Joel Savage is an author, journalist and writer, residing in Belgium.

Tactical P.E. On US Sports Net Presents: Titus O'Neil gets fired up calling for peace, honest dialogue

WWE wresting star and Tampa resident Titus O'Neil brought some energy to Wednesday afternoon's press conference about protests and violence over the death of George Floyd, stealing the show from Tampa's mayor and police chief.

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The Rock Almighty Devotional, Praise, and Worship with One Bad Pig

From CDM

“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27).

Our lifestyle should reflect Christ’s character and lifestyle so that others can see who He really is.

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Forgiveness Is True Freedom

Author Natacha Cann

 

Forgiveness and reconciliation will give you a sense of true freedom. With that freedom, you can leave your past behind and move into all God has planned for your life.
Ephesians 2:10 is one of my favorite verses and it reads, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Recently, I was writing in my prayer journal and prayed about this scripture. I asked God to remove all from my life that prohibits me from walking in His will and completing the good works he has prepared for me. I wrote down several things I want to accomplish in life and asked God to show me if my desires are in line with His will.
As I pondered over my long list, I suddenly felt a sense of true freedom. It occurred to me that because I had put so many other burdensome things behind me, I could now clearly and freely focus on what God wants to do in and through me. I know one of the things that burdened me in the past and held me back was my unforgiving heart. Holding back on granting forgiveness can be a stumbling block to progress and most of the time we can’t see that reality. So much time is spent in bondage, being held captive by past mistakes, anger and regrets.
In order to get through that period of "bondage," I spent a lot of time in prayer, asking God to mend my broken relationships with my siblings. However, in addition to praying, I took action. I reached out to my siblings and wrote each one a letter of reconciliation, forgiving them for any grievance against me and asking them to forgive me as well. It was at that point I was able to experience true freedom in Christ. Once I stopped festering about the injustices against me and owned up to the role I played in my broken relationships, I was able to let God change my heart and heal me from the inside out. Once I let go of my hardened heart, I was able to take hold of God’s grace.
I have seen progress in my life because I took this journey to reconciliation and forgiveness. I know that what God wants for my life is always better than what I choose, so I chose forgiveness. Do you have a broken relationship that is weighing on your heart, mind or spirit? Is this burdensome situation holding you back from experiencing freedom in Christ? If so, there are a few things you can do.
First, pray that God will soften your heart toward your offender and the situation. Second, decide that forgiveness is not an option, but a necessity. Third, take action. Will you join me on the journey to forgiveness and healing by writing a letter of reconciliation? If so, visit my project website at http://www.thehealinglettersproject.com. The site walks you through the step-by-step process of how to write a letter of reconciliation to make amends.
God wants to do big things in your life today. Will you forgive someone today, or ask for his/her forgiveness, so you may be set free and be used for God’s glory?

Natacha Cann is a certified Life Coach, mentor and founder of The Healing Letters Project. The project encourages women to write letters of reconciliation to their family, friends and loved ones to make amends, seek forgiveness and repair broken relationships. www.thehealinglettersproject.com

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How to Become a Mentally Strong Tennis Player

• By Brandon Ogle

True Mental + Physical Game

“Tennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can’t play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there.” This observation comes from one of my favorite tennis players of all-time, Venus Williams. At one time, Venus was one of, if not the most, dominant female tennis players on the world. Unfortunately, health conditions have forced her to adjust her playing strategy. No longer can she keep overpowering her opponents for multiple sets in a row. She has been forced to adopt a more measured, strategic approach to her game. Tennis is mental and physical. You can’t have one without the other and expect to be effective. Numerous times I’ve seen players with incredible physical attributes get beat by less physically talented players that are more in tune with the mental aspects of the game. A good balance of mental and physical focus is vital to one’s success in Tennis.

Concentrated Effort

Tennis can be a difficult game to master depending on how interested you are in it. With this said, concentration can become a major road block depending on how immersed you are in the sport. First off, I’ll start with the matches. Depending on the age level, matches can vary from a couple of games to multiple sets. As a result, they can drag on for longer periods of time with little opportunity to relax. Along with this, momentum can easily change over the course of a match. You must retain concentration for the entirely of the match to prevent lapses. One thing I’ve found to be useful in this process is to treat every point like a new challenge. It’s easy to take a couple points off if you get ahead by two or three breaks of serve. However, this is where momentum changes hands.
The second area where concentration is critical is during practice sessions. Practice is the perfect time to repeatedly practice the shots you’ve been struggling with. If the backhand has been a weak spot, you don’t just hit it a couple of times until the swing looks good. You must find out the correct motion and hit it time-after-time. For some, this can be a boring process, but it is the only way to truly master the overall sport.

In-Game Tactics

As I mentioned in the introduction, tennis is a game of constant adjustments. Players carefully analyze their opponents in the early parts of a game to gauge their strengths and weaknesses. Unless you have the immense physical tools to just hit it past them time and time again, then you need to make careful adjustments from a mental side of things. One of the most important mental skills to achieving victory in tennis is learning to be a problem solver on the court. Every player has tendencies. Whether you recognize them or not, you have tendencies, just as your teammates and opponents do. Some of these may be easily exploited. It is your job as a mentally elite player to make your tendencies less noticeable and take advantage of those exhibited by your opponent.

Understand the Rules

If you truly want to improve your skills in a sport, it is crucial to be an expert on the rules. I understand this can be difficult for beginners, but it doesn’t take long to master them. If you have some free time, pick up a book to read the basics. This will help you understand some of the general terminology, as well as the difference between singles and doubles. To add to this knowledge, I suggest watching tennis on T.V. Here you’ll be able to carefully observe the scoring, player’s behaviors and the rules of the game in action. Of course, through the first hand experience you’ll gain as you play more matches, you’ll be able to rattle off the rules without even thinking twice!

Passion for the Game

One mental skill that doesn’t take a lot of thinking or mental intelligence is motivation, or a love for the game. If you’re going to put in the work to be a great tennis player, a passion for the sport is essential. Players with this passion are not only more likely to put in the extra work to get better, but won’t give up easily in games. They won’t let an early deficit discourage them and will continue to battle. This is the type of mental attitude that makes a strong opponent.
Picture this: you get up 4 games to 0 in a best of 3 set match. Obviously, this is an ideal situation for the leader as he or she has all but locked up the first set. However, the player on the other side of the net looks intrinsically motivated and not even rattled one bit. Although the first set may be nearing its end, the player trailing is going to give it their all to either come back on the first set or try to gain some momentum for the rest of the match. Isn’t it easy to see how this opponent would be tougher and more intimidating than one that would just phone it in after the early hole?

No Fear

There are so many different shots you can hit in a tennis match. From a slice to forehand to smash to so many others, the opportunities are almost endless. With this being the case, you can’t be hesitant to try new shots or even different playing styles as a whole. If you see someone else playing in a manner that intrigues you, don’t hesitate to incorporate that into your own game. From a different perspective on saying no to fear, you’ll most likely find yourself matched up with some opponents that are simply more talented. Whether it be having endless stamina or an elite serve, these players appear to be unbeatable. The best way to be resilient against them is by adjusting your playing style.
For example: I’ll take the player with the huge serve. Based on their style, it isn’t going to be wise to stand on or inside the baseline even if that is what you would typically do that against an opponent. Rather, take a step or two back and give yourself plenty of room. Generally, big servers aren’t the most fleet-of-foot. Under this assumption, the best strategy would be to get the first return over and then look to extend the match. It all comes down to breaking down your opponent’s game early on!
(Because I mentioned the variety of shots available in a tennis match, I’ve included a link to a video from CoachTube. It is taught by Oscar Wegner and essentially shot-by-shot goes through the most common shots. Check it out if you’re new to one!)

Decisive, yet Cautious

Players that aren’t decisive often get themselves into positions where their opponent can guess where the return is coming. The take-away message from this final section is to make a decision and go with it, but keep in mind the situation. If you’re in need of a winner and your opponent leaves the cross court side open, go for it! Sometimes the tougher shot is what is needed to alter the course of a match. On the other hand, there are also times where caution needs to be exercised. It all goes back to the idea of knowing the situation. If your opponent has been erratic time and time again, then doesn’t it make sense to take the safe approach and force them to beat you? Sometimes all you need to do is return the serve to give yourself a reasonable chance at the point.

Student of the Game

If you truly want to become a mentally strong tennis player, you need to become a student of the game. There are plenty of players that possess the excellent physical tools needed to excel on the tennis court. However, this is only half the game. Throughout this article, I’ve delved deeper into a few of the mental aspects of Tennis. Between passion, aggression, tennis intelligence, and concentration, there are many areas where a stronger mental approach can give you the upper hand!

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