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NEWS PAPER, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY MONDAY 23 OCT. 2017

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Oriental Times

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Is Mad, Inconsequential – Rochas Okorocha
Biafra: Buhari Has Destroyed Nigeria – Anglican Bishop
Stop Deceiving Us With Promise Of Second Niger Bridge – Pro-Biafra Group Blasts Nigerian Govt
Buhari Is A Closet Radical Islamist, Christian-hating Mass Murderer – Fani-Kayode
FG Obtains Court Order To Takeover Bank Accounts Without BVN

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Daily Independent

Govs, Buhari Advisers Disagree On Oshiomhole’s Quest For APC Chair

Presidency Shops For New IGP

Kogi Admits Owing Late Soje Nine Months Salaries As Labour Sends SOS FG

Buhari Stops Extradition Of 1000 Turks

NPA/Intels: Reps Say FG Didn’t Follow Due Process

APC Is In Tatters, Oyegun A Sycophant ‘ Idahosa

Why We’ll Assemble Crack Squad Against Algeria ‘ Rohr

NFF Turns Down Morocco, Iran, S’Arabia Friendly Overtures

Probe Panel Uncovers Fraud At Rangers

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Tribune

2019: Fayose can contest presidential election ‘Balarabe Musa

Why many more Nigerians may seek greener pastures

Sleeping, snoring, angry governors

The Zuma statue in Imo

Spain urges Catalonia secessionists to obey Madrid

Why Sodje was not paid his salary, Kogi govt

Lawyers react to court’s order freezing accounts without BVN

FEC to approve N8.60trn 2018 budget estimates this week

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Punch

N2bn fraud: Arrest ex-pension boss now, Sagay, Falana tell Buhari

Nnamdi Kanu is in Abaribes custody, FG tells court

Liberia poll: George Weah visits Synagogue

Two die as soldiers, youths clash in Plateau

Restructuring only may not work, says Falana

IG probe: Misau to appear before Senate panel Tuesday

Hasten Daniels corruption trial, Kashamu tells EFCC

Lagos storm delays Azman flight from landing

Killings: Plateau youths to seek justice at ICJ

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Daily Times

Mapoly lecturers suspend work to rule action for two weeks

31% of Sokoto teachers unqualified, but trainable

Anger in Anambra as two are feared dead over police shooting

UN group petitions Buhari, demands veto on Senate proceedings

Non availability of highway ambulance, towing vehicles harmper our operations FRSC

Domestic violence: LASG takes fight to students

6 years after, Lawyers decry poor usage of FOI Act

How PTAD restored hope for ex-Biafra Policemen, 50 years after

Charge Maina to court now, Falana tells EFCC

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New Telegraph

Resurgence of crime in Edo State

Lagoon suicide: Victim left Ondo for church programme in Lagos, says family

Army begs family for forgiveness after killing son

I’ve been to prison thrice, says man held for stealing 57 brainboxes

PDP stakeholders endorse Adeniran as national chair

Olaiya breaks OAU Medical College history

Disquiet over Cybercrime Act

Otteh: Why NJC must blame CJs for snail speed justice

Arewa professionals laud Aisha Buhari, Daura

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Thisday

Court Order on Forfeiture of Monies Not Linked to BVN Unsettles Banks

MTN,Airtel, ntel, 13 Other Firms Scramble for 9mobile

FG Considers Reviewof NNPC Appointments

AIG Announces Retired Ghanaian Chief Judge, Georgina Wood as Fellow

Deconstructing Intels

Tier-1 Banks Grow Market Dominance

Importers Applaud Intels’ Chairman over Move to Resolve Contract Dispute

DMO Clarifies Position on $5.5bn Proposed External Capital Raising

Maina Remains on Our Wanted List, EFCC Insists

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World

Unprecedented; $1.18 Million Reward Offered for Information on Slain Reporter – Yahoo

10 things you might find surprising about ‘The Walking Dead – Associated Press

13 details you may have missed on ‘The Walking Dead’ season 8 premiere – Business Insider

15 states are refusing to hand over voter data to Trump’s panned election commission ‘ here’s how every state has responded – Business Insider

31 examples of Tom Brady’s insane competitiveness – Business Insider

38 accuse writer/director James Toback of sexual harassment – Associated Press

38 women accuse writer and director James Toback of sexual harassment – Business Insider

3D tech used in bowel cancer surgery – BBC

5 Ways A Saudi Aramco IPO Could Play Out – Forbes

5 Ways To Become A Cloud Powerhouse – Forbes

A Native American tribe has sued Amazon and Microsoft for patent infringement – Business Insider

After the battlefield – BBC

Al Ahly thrash Etoile du Sahel to reach Champions League final – BBC

Ancestry answered the DNA questions 23andMe couldn’t – Techcrunch

As Trump prepares for visit to Asia and China’s Xi, U.S. increasingly finds itself behind a wall – Forbes

Ask the CMO: A Conversation With Toni Clayton-Hine On Marketing As The Driver Of Brand Reinvention – Forbes

Australia tightens security checks on airport staff – BBC

Balancing the books – BBC

Daily Trust

FGs abandoned milling machines

Curbing secret recruitment in MDAs

2nd term: Niger North APC endorses Gov Bello

Nafada absent as Gombe APC gets new officials

Anambra poll: Cleric cautions against candidate with stolen mandate

Did EU observers favour Buhari over Jonathan in 2015 polls

Anambra gov’ship: Amaechi endorses Obaze

Why devolution of power is necessary Gbade Ojo

Well ask Buhari to go for second term

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BusinessDay

Five fascinating business facts ‘ Part 40

NMRC’s innovation to unlock N1.4trn pension fund for Housing ‘ Ayere

The North’s opposition to restructuring: It’s dj vu all over again

Nigeria signals intention to retain multiple exchange rate regime in 2018

Turkey seeks extradition of 1000 citizens from Nigeria

Zenith Bank beats estimates on surge in Treasury Trading Income

Royal Exchange set to unlock new growth potentials

Bua Group’s Rabiu tops ‘Choiseul 100 Africa’ 2017 African Business Leaders list

Ogun revenue agency generates N33bn in 8 months ‘ Adeosun

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Vanguard

Misau faces Senate C’ttee tomorrow

2019: Balarabe Musa, Alaafin back Fayose’s presidential bid

Why real change ‘ll come to Abuja, Lagos in 2019 ‘ Okpala

Idiodi ties Nigeria’s devt to committed leadership

31% of Sokoto teachers unqualified ‘C’ttee

Abia Judiciary Service Commission crisis deepens

Labour faults competence test for workers

APGA’s doom inevitable’ Nwobu-Alor

Terrorism: Concern as 1,000 Turks face extradition

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Leadership

Investors, Exporters FX Turnover Hits $1.9bn In One Week

Dangote Cement Beats Expectation

CBN: Securing Nigerias Electronic Payment System

National ID Card Enrolment Hits 23.3m

Work Resumes At NEMA As Staff, Management Agree On Terms

EU Pledges Continuous Support For Nigerias Election

Why Ex-Pension Boss, Maina, Was Recalled, Promoted

Oyedepo Attests To Dogaras Integrity

Digital Broadcasting And The Way Forward (1)

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SPORTS HEADLINES

24 Teen-golfers Win 1.4m Awa Ibrahim Scholarship – Daily Independent

AFN crisis deepens as members indict president – New Telegraph

Ahly score record six goals to reach final – Vanguard

Ajagba wins second pro fight in America – Punch

Ambrose Rues Hibernian Cup Exit – Complete Sports

Analyzing Cruiserweight Title Scene After Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann TLC Win – Bleacher Report

Argentina names Messi, Aguero, Di Maria for Nigeria friendly – Vanguard

Armand double leads Exeter past Montpellier as La Rochelle win big – Yahoo

Asuka Must Be Alexa Bliss’ Next Challenger After Retaining vs. Mickie James – Bleacher Report

Atlanta United sets MLS attendance records with massive crowd on Decision Day – Goal

Balogun eyes early return, Euro giants want Onyekuru – Punch

Barca planning to offer Messi ‘lifetime’ contract ‘ CEO – Nigerian Pilot

Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers Beat Bengals Behind Le’Veon Bell’s Big Performance – Bleacher Report

Big changes coming for FC Dallas, but pain of missing playoffs the strongest emotion – Goal

Booking Finn Balor’s Path to Universal Title After Win vs. AJ Styles at WWE TLC – Bleacher Report

CAF Confederation Cup semi-final results ‘ 1st update – Vanguard

Cavani calls on PSG to keep improving after Classique draw – Goal

Cavani claims late draw for PSG after Neymar red card – BBC

ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES

#IphieStylish40: First look at Ifeoma Williams’ Michael Jackson themed Birthday Party – Bellanaija

10 things you might find surprising about ‘The Walking Dead – Associated Press

3.4 million people suffer malnutrition In North-East Nigeria -United Nations – Linda Ikeji

Alleged death photo of Kogi civil servant who committed suicide 10 days after his wife welcomed a set of triplets – Linda Ikeji

Another Catholic Priest Resigns From Priesthood – Olufamous

Asa talks to Funmi Iyanda about her Inspiration, Music Journey & Dream Man | WATCH – Bellanaija

Babel of Voices in APC – Thisday

Boo 2!’ Wakes Up Box Office – Channels TV

British man bags three-month jail sentence for touching another man’s hip in Dubai – Linda Ikeji

BuckwyldnBreathless Brings Jeremiah Gyang Back On Stage – NET

Buharis Turkish Trip Averts Lingering Diplomatic Row over Extradition Request – Thisday

Chai! Local residents all decked in asoebi denied entry to the wedding ceremony of Bukola Saraki’s daughter – Linda Ikeji


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Tinubu Refused To Honour Our Agreement To Release Nnamdi Kanu After Election– Kanu’s Brother

Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said they had an agreement with President Bola Tinubu for the release of his elder brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Emmanuel disclosed that he had the pact with Tinubu’s son, Seyi, in Abuja before the 2023 presidential election.

Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.

According to him, it was agreed that IPOB would not bycott the polls on the condition that Tinubu would release Kanu if elected President.

Prince Emmanuel expressed disappointment that nearly two years after the emergence of Tinubu as President, his brother (Kanu), has continued to languish in detention despite the fact that the presiding Judge, Justice Binta Nyako, had since recused herself from the matter.

He said it was disappointing that those who claimed to be honourable, failed to keep their words.

The statement read:”Before the last election, I received a message from an ex-governor that Seyi the son of President Tinubu wanted to see me. I agreed to meet with him on the condition that the overriding priority and hence the fulcrum of our discussion will be the release of my brother. The meeting was held in Abuja in the presence of another individual whom I asked along to witness the deliberations and if need be provide independent verification should the need arise.

“Seyi confirmed to me that his father sanctioned the meeting and that I should consider any agreement we reach as binding on the then candidate Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

READ ALSO: BREAKING: Justice Binta Nyako Steps Down From Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial, As He Fearlessly Scolds Her For Disobeying Supreme Court’s Judgment

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“In good faith we agreed that I shall relay the outcome to my brother to reinforce the long held tradition of IPOB not interfering with the conduct of elections, either through boycott or any other form of civil disobedience. This understanding was duly communicated to my brother and he reaffirmed his commitment not to stop the elections or order any boycott.

“When President Tinubu as a candidate visited Owerri during his campaign, he too reiterated his commitment to facilitate the release of my brother if elected. We took his public statement as a tacit reaffirmation of the understanding I reached with his son Seyi.

“At the end, IPOB did not call for election boycott despite having the capacity to do so. IPOB also made sure that discordant voices urging election boycott were overcome because election boycotts would not reflect well on the reputation of a global movement that prides itself on adherence to democratic tenets.

“It therefore, defies logic that nearly two years after President Tinubu assumed the mantle of leadership in Nigeria, my brother is still in detention despite not having any charge against him. It’s been over three months now that Justice Binta Nyako recused herself from the case yet no new judge has been assigned the case.

“This is on top of the fact that Appeal Court had earlier discharged him of the sham charges and ordered his release which the previous regime of Buhari declined to obey.

“Supreme Court determination that his bail ought not to have been revoked has been ignored by the courts and the government. The latest insult is that Abuja courts of all persuasion are no longer willing to determine the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on merit but are rather relying on ludicrous and inapplicable technicalities to stall the timely determination of his cases.

“The truth is that Nigerian courts cannot, will not and do not have both the substantive and procedural jurisdiction to try him. His detention is without the backing of any known law in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world.”

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Yakubu Gowon At 90, Tributes And Reactions

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General Yakubu Gowon (Nigeria's Former Head of State)

The recent 90th birthday tributes to the Nigeria’s Former Head of State, who led Nigeria to war in defence of its unity against the young Biafra Republic between 1967-1970, General Yakubu Gowon, have attracted various reactions, condemnations and affirmations across the country.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Gregory Peter Obi, was among other Nigerians who wrote glowing tributes to the Former Nigeria’s Head of State who presided over what is adjudged as the second worst genocide in world’s history, after the Hitler’s Holocaust against the Jews in Nazi Germany.

Below is the full read of Mr. Peter Obi’s tribute:

“I am privileged to join other Nigerians of goodwill to celebrate a highly respected leader and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday anniversary.

“In a time of hate, you stood for love. At a time of strife, you stood for peace. At a time of division, you stood for unity.

“Your life of service to our great nation, Nigeria, stand as one of sacrifice, leadership, and unity.

“Your steadfast commitment to preserving the peace and sovereignty of Nigeria during a challenging period in our history will forever be remembered and revered.

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“Your exemplary leadership and statesmanship remain an inspiration to younger and many generations of Nigerians.

“As we celebrate this milestone, I pray that God continues to grant you good health, wisdom, and the grace of true fruitfulness.

“May your legacy continue to guide us as we strive to build a more united, prosperous, and just Nigeria.

“Happy 90th birthday, Sir. -PO”

However, BARR Malcolm OMIRHOBO reacted in contrast to the glowing tributes accolades given to the Former military ruler, blaming the war of aggression led by Gowon against Biafra on his “poor and weak leadership style, youthful exuberance and immaturity.”

Barr. Malcolm accused Gen. Yakubu Gowon of “refusal, failure or negligence to stop the senseless killings of Igbos and their look alike throughout Nigeria, especially in the North, by civilians and members of the armed forces.”

The outspoken lawyer also accused Gen. Gowon of refusing the Aburi Accord without any good reason.

Full read of his reaction:

“It is not true that South-East desire to secede that led to the Nigeria/Biafra War but rather it was Gowon’s poor and weak leadership style, colonial mentality, youthful exuberance and immaturity that led to the Nigerian /Biafran war.

“Gowon refused , failed and/or neglected to stop the senseless killing of the Igbos and their look alikes through out Nigeria especially in the North by civilians and members of the armed forces .

“He refused to provide funds to the Eastern Region Government to cater for the injured and displaced Igbos that ran to their home land for safety from all parts of Nigeria .

*Gowon without any good reason refused the Aburi Accord .

“For the records the Igbo fought in self defence.”

In response to Mr. Peter Obi’s tribute to General Yakubu Gowon, DR. MO (MOSES PAUL) wrote this:

“As usual, I called Mr. Peter Obi after seeing some of the responses to the tweet on Daddy Gowon, and I said, “Some people are not happy, Sir.”

“Mr. @PeterObi responded, “Mo, I have always told you, never to dwell on yesterday, to agonize over it, or remain unforgiving. We cannot be trapped by the events of the past. Instead, we must be grateful to God for today and look forward to tomorrow with hope.”

“I understand the negative comments, and I deeply regret the painful history that took place over 50 years ago, though I know little firsthand, only what I have been told. It is a sad chapter for many, including my own family. My father, unfortunately, lost his thriving business during that period and passed away, which remains a deep personal loss for me.”

“My comment today, however, was about General Gowon’s removal from office and the grace with which he has handled those difficult events. It wasn’t about the war itself. The focus was on the life he has led since his removal, and his remarkable ability to remain prayerful and steadfast in his commitment to Nigeria.”

“When I was governor, he visited my state, and we spoke as father and son. He even led a national prayer for Nigeria in my state. Our discussions were never about the war—we spoke about the future of Nigeria, and his concern was always for the country’s progress, not his past or the people who removed him from office.”

“PO Mr @PeterObi has always shared with me his deep respect and personal closeness to ‘Ikemba’ Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. He regarded Ojukwu as a true hero, someone whose leadership and vision he admired greatly. @PeterObi’s loyalty to Ojukwu was resolute until his last days, and he took it upon himself to ensure that Ojukwu received a befitting burial, one that remains unmatched to this day, honoring his legacy with the dignity it deserved.”

“Mr. @PeterObi’s commitment goes beyond personal ties; he is determined to see a future that works for everyone. His vision for Nigeria is one of unity and progress, where the mistakes of the past do not hold us back or divide us. Instead, he believes in learning from history and building a better and greater future for generations to come.”

“Mo, tell me, is there any nation today that hasn’t faced civil war? From America to Great Britain, many have painful histories of war, yet they are not trapped by the past. Instead, they have forgiven, not forgotten, and used that healing to build successful futures.”

“People need to be closer to PO to truly understand how forgiving and loving he is. He is always looking ahead, desperately focused on building a better and greater future for all Nigerians irespective or tribe and religion and most importantly for the generations to come.”

-DrMo

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Uchechi Okwu-Kanu Showers Praises On Herself, Reveals What She Told Her Husband

“I constantly told my husband that anyone who spews hate on your children and wife hates you. Period!”

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The wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mrs. Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, has showered praises on herself, expressing her qualities as she wrote on Facebook, highlighting challenges and what she told her husband, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Uchechi, who was referencing a post made by someone “about protecting ‘me'” (her), stated that she doesn’t blow her trumpets “even in competition.”

Her choice of words and written expressions reveals deeper sense of hurt in the heart, outright self validation and defense, hopes of victory and taunting of the perceived foes of her family amongst others.

She described herself as a “one-man squad, “Virgo” a “Full Moon Virgo” and “one of the most powerful “Empaths you will ever encounter.”

Uchechi, whose husband, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is still being incarcerated in the DSS Headquarters in Abuja following his extra-ordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in June 2021, said that she is a “warrior” despite the fact that her husband is not “helping out in the family front.”

She pointed out that she had constantly told her husband (Mazi Nnamdi Kanu) that “those who spew hate on his children and wife” hates him.

Mrs. Okwu-Kanu emphatically said that she warned her husband of “these workers of iniquity but hey, we are where we are now.”

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Below is the full read:

“I just saw a post yesterday about protecting me but it eluded me before I could re-post it.
I am not vain, I do not blow my trumpets even in competitions!

“I just move in my aura of grace.
I am a #Virgo, a #FullMoonVirgo, and one of the powerful #Empaths you will ever encounter. I am that woman who walks into a room and every unconscious mind becomes conscious.

“The unconscious morons should study on the above hashtags first. Then I will go ahead to outline what my ‘personalities’ are about and who I am. They will write a full book on just one personality.

“My academic background and what I have achieved in my career journey over the years is not for show off.

“The things I do in my day to day life despite the challenges of not having my husband helping out in the family front, is what makes me a #Warrior.

“I work hard so I can look after widows and helpless children. I run an educational charity in the Sub-Sahara Africa for pupils from Nursery 1 – Primary 6 from my light-weight personal purse.
Everyday, I lift one or two people out from a place of pain, oppression, darkness and confusion through coaching and guidance. People learn consciousness and #ArtofLiving from me, everyday.

“Thank you my brother for that post and thank you all for standing by me. That’s the love you have for #NnamdiKanu.

“All my life, I’ve always fought for the oppressed & for myself.

“I am what ‘you know as one man squad’ – physically, psychologically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

“I fight for the oppressed women, men, and children especially. And all my life, no individual has ever fought me without gathering a group.

“Some would bring their cousins, their ancestors, even their own enemies to fight me yet, Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu has always stood tall in the presence of her enemies!
Ọkara mádu , ọkara nmuo! She who is of the waters, the Earth, the Sun and feeds off the Air. She who understands the rythym of the spirit dance called Sụrụgedé; she who understands the connotations of the 4 cardinal points of the earth, firmed within the 4 elements of the universe and the 4 market days of her Indigenous existence!

“I warned my husband of all these workers of iniquities but hey, we are where we are now!
But one thing they must understand is that their tittle-tattle is the absolute projection of their inadequacies, what they truly are and represent.

“I have a pending topic on the spiritual, psychological and emotional damage/impact of a mother’s adultery on their children and individual life of promiscuity – the reason these muppets are these damaged!

“I constantly told my husband that anyone who spews hate on your children and wife hates you. Period!

“I have never written about myself as this phase is not about me. At least, not yet.

“Those who sounded just like them in 2014 – 2017 eventually returned to the gutters where they came from. Some went into TV productions and talk shows. Ndị uchu!

“I am busy, fighting for the release of my husband #FreeNnamdiKanu and have no time to pay mind to these imbeciles who came from the lowest strata of the gutters. The lowest of the lows.

“People who are lower than the belly of a snake!
I am an Eagle, I soar high above mediocrity, pugnacity, impetuosity, impertinence and carnality. That is why none of you can keep your pained frustrations to yourselves.

“But like the snake you are, I will never come down to your harmattan taunted postern. I can never play in the mud with pigs because I abhor dirt.

“Rather, I will swoop down like the Eagle and take you to my realm. Swirl you 7 times and release you from the Air.

“My name is, Aha m bụ – Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu.

“I speak ‘consciousness’, for that, is the #ArtofLiving.

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