In addition, two lucky commenters this month will receive a review copy of CassaStorm! One comment per day and each is worth one entry except – the first and one hundredth comments on each day will receive ten entries!
Underworld
I’m sure this selection comes as no surprise! (Had it not been for Kate in black leather, I would’ve picked The Usual Suspects.) Vampires versus werewolves – just can’t go wrong with that combination.
Selena is loyal to her clan and justice. She’s there in the shadows, ready to take down evil, and proud of who she is. Selena is also just bad-ass cool. Who wouldn’t want to hang with someone like her?
Who is Selena?
(Minus the leather outfit, although it wouldn’t surprise me if she knew how to use a sword and crossbow.)
Her profile states right up front that she loves Jesus, which is very admirable. And from that point, she becomes even more cool as she reveals her geeky side. For those into games, fantasy, science fiction, and other geek pursuits, that makes her beyond awesome. I’d definitely hang with Allison.
Allison is a writer, reviewer, gamer, and resident geek expert.
To you I dedicate Under a Glass Moon by Dream Theater. (Song title leads to YouTube.)
You will appreciate the music and the imagery. “Beneath a summer sky, Under a glass moonlight, Night awaits the lamb’s arrival…”
Trivia and Facts:
In Greek mythology, “Selene” means what…?
T’s trivia answer - The largest independent college of contemporary music in the world is Berklee College of Music, located in Boston.
Ninja News
Yesterday, I was captured by Mark Twain’s ghost and taken into space on a questionable ship, courtesy of Roland Yeomans. If you want a good laugh at my expense, read on! (And for the record, I DO NOT shrill.)
Terri Rochenski is offering some cool downloads for her upcoming book, Eye of the Soul, at her site. Check it out!
Julie Luek posted about the 30th Annual Colorado Gold Writing Contest of 2013: “For unpublished writers of COMMERCIAL novel-length fiction. Here’s your chance to get your novel in the hands of an acquiring agent or editor.” Check out her site for details.
Don’t forget the Insecure Writer’s Support Group posts next Wednesday, May 1!
CassaStorm is on the Goodreads list for “Can’t Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2013." Would be cool to see it bumped up a little higher! If you have a second, I’d appreciate a vote HERE.
Fan of Underworld? (Or sexy vampires in leather?) Following the awesome Allison? Know the trivia question? Want to read about my abduction by Mark Twain’s ghost? Entering the contest? And can you help me out on Goodreads? (You guys rock!)
Am I really the first to comment? Wow!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! And I'm second. Wow. Love Underworld, but of course, I like Kate Beckinsale. Maybe not the way you do. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that CassaStorm will be bumped to page one by later today. Congrats to Allison!
ReplyDeleteJulie
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ReplyDeleteHi Alex, we will bump CassaStorm to page one. Left a comment on Roland's blogpost. I am sure you will laugh when you read my comment :)
ReplyDeleteVote done!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to IWSG
I knew you'd pick Underworld today! hehe
I'll go vote.
ReplyDeleteI just saw someone else's U post with Underworld. I haven't seen it yet.
Yay for Allison. I love reading her blog, even though a lot of the time I don't know what she's talking about - people still play computer games, apparently :-)
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ReplyDeleteI seem to recall that Selene refers to the moon or moon goddess. So says Cynthia, whose name also references the same thing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cynthia - Selene is something to do with the moon.
ReplyDeleteI love Underworld, great series!
ReplyDeleteWill certainly check out Roland's post! Sounds like a fun read! I am intrigued.
i say this lightly... i am not a fan of the underworld films. i have tried to watch them, i find myself falling asleep... until the last film, which worked for me. now you and i both love is it for the lovely kate. i tried to watch total recall for that very reason, though she is lovely... gar the film should be forgotten.
ReplyDeletesorry i have been off the grid, sadly my sickness is slowly killing me as we have talked... so i have been playing catch up, again. i have been loose on the blog world writing some insane responses to post...
may your day be grand...
Selene has something to do with the moon I think...And you have some dedicated followers. Twelve comments already!
ReplyDeleteBet Allison will be over the moon at your choice,
ReplyDeleteDo I have to sit up all night to be first in the comments? will try and remember the I.S.W.G next week. The time is passing so fast.
Yvonne.
Just started following Alison during the Challenge - she seems very cool. I'm a fan of all things geek!
ReplyDeleteYay for Underworld and Alison (sans leather! Awwww - but leather is ever so sexy!)!!!
ReplyDeleteSelene - erm... I'm guessing - Sensual?! Sexy? Leather? Running away now...
Take care
x
Voted for your book, but it's changed pages so you might want to update that link.
ReplyDeletemood
Underworld - great choice for U!
ReplyDeleteUnderworld's a great movie and there's a reason Selene was the only female on my sexiest vampires list. Kate played her well in both the acting and looks department. Can't wait for CassaStorm.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new book Alex, your other two have amazing rankings on Amazon :). Congrats and good luck.
ReplyDeleteUnderworld is one of the few franchises to never really have a terrible entry.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I knew you would work Kate and Underworld into this. ;) Geek Banter sounds like a fantastic place so I'll have to head over there.
ReplyDeleteI love Underworld, but prefer Rise of the Lycans as I am a werewolf gal. Vampires suck! LOL
Holy bananas! Next Wednesday is IWSG!! That snuck up on me. Where did this month go?
ReplyDeleteUnderworld is a great movie. I admit, I would love to have Kate's talents. She can rock that leather outfit.
Underworld was pretty good. Nice choice. Good luck on getting Cassastorm to page one. It's going to happen.
ReplyDeleteI know nothing about this Underworld of which you speak! (Hangs head.) :)
ReplyDeleteAlways love geeks! Will have to check out Geek Banter and Allison.
Underworld is perfect to celebrate the letter U. I think you already know how much I LUV that series. Just awesome!
ReplyDeleteUnderworld sounds good. Voted. Awesome that you're on page one.
ReplyDeleteThe Underworld series was the featured entertainment at one of my family reunions a few years ago, and yes the guys all loved the female lead in the black leather, but the kids liked the kick-ass action, and I couldn't believe that the same guy who played Billy Mack in Love Actually could also play a vicious vampire leader.
ReplyDeleteI'm embarassed to admit that I have never seen Underworld. I need to rectify that!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Allison!
ReplyDeleteAnd Alex you're now on page one and its not even 8am! YAY!
I don't know Allison, but I LOVE the title of her blog :)
ReplyDeleteUnderworld is a definite fave. It even made a cameo in FOTB :-)
ReplyDeleteGoing to get my vote on.
Have a wonderful day :-)
Second post with Underworld. A good movie, lots of actions and tight black leather!
ReplyDeleteYay, Allison!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check out you shrill--I mean, not shrilling... ;)
I've never been into vampires.
Ready for the IWSG!
Kate in black leather trumps just about everything, doesn't she? :)
ReplyDeleteBig fan of Kate Beckinsale! I wrote about her for A to Z under S for Sexy Vampires.
ReplyDeletePrecious Monsters
Underworld is great and Allison even more so. :) I voted. Have a great Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info about the Co Gold Writing Contest!
ReplyDeleteI sneaked out long enough to vote for your book on GR. *scurries back into hiatus hidey-hole*
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of RMFWs thanks for mentioning the Colorado Gold Contest.
ReplyDeleteAnother new blog to check out --thanks!
Allison is awesome--great choice. I voted for CassaStorm and it is already on page 1 now. Keep on rockin'!
ReplyDeleteUnderworld is a great choice. Selena rocks! Congrats to Allison! Now I'm off to vote. :)
ReplyDeleteAlexandra, you were!
ReplyDeleteMel, probably not!
Rachna, I'm sure I will.
Lynda, thanks, and I'm predictable, aren't I?
Annalisa, yes we do.
Cynthia and Patsy, very good.
Jeremy, she was the only reason I watched the remake. And no apologies - you take care of yourself.
Imogen, yes it does.
Moody, I will!
Thanks, Unikorna.
Melissa, funny!
Kim, he was vicious.
Kathy, that's good to know!
Laura, no shrilling.
Thanks to everyone who voted!!
Hi, Alex.
ReplyDeleteWill help you out with the Goodreads list asap. I'll check out Allison's blog too.
Be well.
xoRobyn
Love Allison, already follow. Will head to good reads, and then I gotta hear you shrill...
ReplyDeleteNot into vampires or werewolves...but I can understand why you're fascinated with Kate...me? I'll take Jack Carter (played by Colin Ferguson) of Eureka. Which you must watch if you don't. Five fab seasons on netflix.
Tina @ Life is Good
Co-host, April 2013 A-Z Challenge Blog
@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallenge
I am so not surprised to see Kate here for "U".
ReplyDeleteKate in leather sure can't be beat, one vampire movie I didn't mind. The sequels though just get worse and worse. And voted too at the goodreads zoo.
ReplyDeleteOther than Linda Hamilton in T2, Kate Beckinsale is my favorte kick ass heroine. Mila is third
ReplyDeleteI love Underworld. Kate is the best as Selene- vampire v. werewolf is my next post! (with a Jaybird twist, of course)
ReplyDeleteIt always makes my day when I see Allison commenting on my blog -- she is fun and insightful.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the UNDERWORLD's with Kate -- I didn't bother with the one minus her. I watched TOTAL RECALL just for her. Ouch! I had a blind date with someone like her character in that.
I'm happy that you enjoyed your being shang-haied in my tale. It must have been that shrilled! Although Romulan Ale has done in even Captain Kirk!
Voted at Goodreads, even though they don't make it easy.
ReplyDeleteDon't know Allison, but will check her out.
AND it's IWSG next week ALREADY?
Woah, Alex, I am beyond honoured that you picked me--and as Selena too!? Thanks so much. I'd definitely hang with you as well! And I DO know how to throw knives and play airsoft... does that count? ;) Voted on Goodreads!
ReplyDeleteAllison (Geek Banter)
I didn't know what shrill is so I had to look for it in the dictionary. Then I woke up the shredder Chihuahua dog with a really thunderous laughter. The first thing that came to mind was this scene from Mulan where the Emperor's adviser is saying to the soldiers he doesn't scream like a girl and the next thing he does is screaming like a girl. Now instead of a Chinese adviser I see a Ninja. And then the panic dance, I mean, my imagination left you no dignity. But take comfort in the idea the whole thing has just brightened my day and that, as always, the dragon takes energy from laughter.
ReplyDeleteI voted for book already and I was just wondering when would you mention *this* movie. I knew it had to be there somewhere.
I must go read that interview. It sounds like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteAlex, you rock, even if you are frazzled by teddy bears dressed up like Spock. I also enjoyed visiting Geek Banter. Your books are on my list of must reads. I have a few ahead of them, but I'm definitely planning to visit Smashwords and pick up my copy.
ReplyDeleteJust voted for CassaStorm and it was already up to page 1. Yay! :)
ReplyDeleteLoved Underworld, and its sequel, both of which I happily own :)
ReplyDeleteJust voted! And I really enjoyed the Underworld series too, Kate kicks butt!
ReplyDeleteSounds right. I can;t wait for CassaStorm, either. It's been a while sine I went to Geek Banter ... headed their now. :)
ReplyDeleteIcy Sedgwick is also doing a big one on Underworld today. Worth reading! My favorite part of the movie was its suggestion that a Vampire + Werewolf equation gives you an Orc.
ReplyDeleteJohn at The Bathroom Monologues
I voted, but it took me a little bit to find it. CassaStar was on page 4 on my screen.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget - Selene was also HOT.
Huzzah for Allison - she's really cool!!!
ReplyDeleteSelene - sea?
I'll vote on Goodreads!
Ah, Mark Twain, that must have been fun. I hear he has a great sense of humour. So... what'd you have for lunch!?
ReplyDeleteI have never seen any of the Underworld movies. They are somewhere on my Netflix Queue. I will have to take your word that Kate in a leather outfit is better than Verbal.
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY enjoyed Underworld... Kate is a stunning woman and in black leather.... *&%$ need I say more. LOl.
ReplyDeleteHave to drop by and say HI to allison...
Finally winding down. Only Z to write. This month certainly flew, but it was a lot of work ... but well worth it.
Off to vote and visit allison...
I've never seen Underworld, but that was my first thought when I thought of "U". Not surprising that Kate Beckinsale made it here Alex. ;)
ReplyDeleteVoted!
ReplyDeleteAnd Selena is a reference to the moon, right? So we have a gal in wolf's garb? And she's bad-ass cool? My! My! Quite a combination of fascinating elements.
Allison is a worthy blogger to note! I can't believe IWSG is next week! April has flown by so fast!
ReplyDeleteSelene means Moon. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI totally Googled Selene in Greek mythology... Cheated, I know. It is Latin for moon, so she is the moon-goddess. ;D
ReplyDeleteI voted for CassaStorm! I've got your back, Ninja Alex.
Love Underworld and I'm a fan of Kate... not necessarily in leather lol
ReplyDeleteVoted for CassaStorm ;)
I enjoy Roland's Twain and will have to hear what he does to you Alex. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSelena is a form of Selene and means moon. It fits for a nightwalker of the Underworld.
ReplyDeleteI actually enjoyed Underworld. I've been getting back to watching movies a bit more. I think the past few months I've been on a sensory overload and so movies and even a few of my favorite shows have gone by the wayside.
I was in the mood to watch a movie and so watched Underworld and another favorite of mine, Pitch Black with Vin Diesel. Haven't seen it for awhile.
Werewolves vs vampires is great in Underworld. The only way it could be better is to add zombies into the mix.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I'm off to meet the Amazing Allison ;D
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday Captain!
Allison is awesome and always has cool things up on her blog. I'd recommend her to anyone with 'geeky' tendencies....or just anyone in general :)
ReplyDeleteI'll go vote on GR, too.
I'm not really a fan of Underworld, but I can appreciate the appeal.
ReplyDeleteRoland is very talented...I need to visit him more! Now, I am off to read about you being shrill.
ReplyDeleteI saw the first Underworld movie but never caught up on the others. I'll have to see about doing that.
ReplyDeleteI'm a massive Usual Suspects fan though!
Jai
Selene means moon.
ReplyDeleteTina, that was my favorite show! Bummer it ended.
ReplyDeleteCharles, you have good taste.
Roland, I did appreciate it!
Faraway, next week!
Allison, you are welcome. And I think it counts.
Al, as long as I made you laugh, that's all that matters. Do try to wipe that thought from your head though.
MJ, thank you!
John, never thought of it that way.
Jay, can't forget that!
Joylene, apparently nothing, as they thought I would throw it up.
Michael, you stayed ahead of the game!
Lee, you are correct.
Kathe, yes!
Sia, correct. And Pitch Black is a great film.
Jai, that was so close to being my pick...
Suze, correct!
Thanks to everyone who has voted today!
Underworld is another excellent choice. I'm heading over to say hi to Allison now. :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading Allison's blog and will hop over to vote for you now :)
ReplyDeleteHi Alex - I'm on the right planet to catch you and Roland spinning your way with words .. but as to films, tv shows et al - I am lagger!
ReplyDeleteGood Reads I need to learn how to do it .. and then I'll give it go .. cheers Hilary
Allison is a fan of Fringe. I am now a fan of Allison.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite of the Underworld films is the third one, Rise of the Lycans, which features the underrated Rhona Mitra.
I might have liked Underworld if the werewolves hadn't been so stupid looking.
ReplyDeleteAnd if they hadn't stolen that story.
Kate Beckinsale is just one kickass actress. I love her in Underworld, most of all:) Great choice, Alex!
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www.thewritingnut.com
Can't get on to the voting site right now, will try again later.
ReplyDeleteI liked the books of Twilight, but don't go to movies of vampires. I get bad dreams.
JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE
Wow can't believe ISWG is next week already! Will check out Roland's blog.
ReplyDeleteUnderworld and Allison are both new to me.
ReplyDeleteFollowing Allison and of course I voted sir!
ReplyDeleteTotally loved Underworld! I remember wanting to see it out of curiosity, but thinking it would turn out to be a swanky B-movie, but it's one of my favorite vampire films ever made. I was a bit disappointed in the 2nd installment, but the 3rd and 4th redeemed it. I think Selene means moon, which is interesting, given that she's a vampire in the film, rather than a lycan. :D
ReplyDeleteVoted!
ReplyDeleteWill head over to Goodreads in a few minutes.
ReplyDeleteSelena is the moon. I didn't know Berkeley was in Boston. I thought it was in California. Are there two?
ReplyDeleteI voted! :D
ReplyDeleteMy husband is a big Underworld fan. It must be Kate and the vampires.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to look that good in black leather.
ReplyDeleteI'll go vote for you.
Another movie I have to see! I didn't realize there were so many until I started visiting your site.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen Underworld but the cover and synopsis sounds really awesome.
ReplyDeleteNow I got go over to Roland's and hear you shrill, lol!
Allison is awesome!
ReplyDeleteNope, no surprise on your movie choice.
ReplyDeleteAlso, part of the reason I'm off this month is to get my entry for the Colorado Gold contest ready. I won the fantasy category last time I entered, so I'm working hard to get my pages polished. Hoping for the finals again. :)
wow I caught up(I have been sick the last few days)-I was wondering if you were going to pick this movie-ever met Kate? Actually pretty good movie and not every gal can look good like that in leather
ReplyDeleteLove Underworld. Of course, I knew I would right from the very first scene. Kate Beckinsale nails it. All of the guys want her and all of the women want to be her.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sir Fran!
ReplyDeleteLiesel, you are correct.
Sherry, you're right, and there is only one college.
Melanie, I could post a movie a day for the rest of my life...
LG, that's awesome!!!
Birgit, I wouldn't know what to do if I met Kate.
The Usual Suspects would have been a good pick, although not Sci-fi. I liked the twist at the end.
ReplyDeleteIWSG is coming up fast! Right on the heels of all this wonderful writing.
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Selena sounds like an interesting challenge. Voted.
ReplyDeleteI <3 Underworld - even the last one of the series ...
ReplyDeleteThe other day you mentioned Serenity too - oh, I miss Firefly ...
I would have picked The Usual Suspects, but then Kate B doesn't really have the same effect on me!!
ReplyDeleteJust voted!!! :) And I love The usual Suspects. Dont know if I've ever seen Underworld.
ReplyDeleteI'm just not into vampires and werewolves, so I haven't seen the movie.
ReplyDeleteBut at last, I know the answer to trivia question! Selene was the Greek Goddess of the moon. In Roman mythology she is Luna, from which we get many words.
I've never voted on a goodreads list before - off to do it! :)
ReplyDeleteHow did I know you would pick Underworld for U. Vampires, you're favorite actress...go figure.
ReplyDeleteGreat post for U, as usual Alex...blessings bud!
ReplyDeleteUnderworld is one of my fave movies ever, and I agree about the black leather!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Allison!
I do quite like sexy vampires, but my personal choice would be Damon out of The Vampire Diaries :)
ReplyDeleteI'm detecting a favorite band with Dream Theater. :) Will have to say hello to Allison.
ReplyDeleteLove the Underworld series. Scott Speedman is H.O.T!
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna check that band out. Now I'm off to goodreads!!
Yes, nice song, I love that Glass Moon!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Allison:)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter tuned me in to Underworld and I've enjoyed it. Still haven't seen the last one and I'm looking forward to it...
ReplyDeleteI love the drum intro to that song.
ReplyDeleteUsual Suspects vs. Kate in leather... Not a choice at all, says I. :)
Geek Banter's a great one.
I love geeks! Wow, with all your comments, you must be exhausted.
ReplyDeleteSelene--I want to say it means the moon.
ReplyDeleteVoted for you on Goodreads!
I like the sound of Geek Banter. Everyone needs a geek in their life. They rock :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of the Underworld movies, but Kate Beckinsale is impressive in them and just about anything. You've got such a crush on her, Alex!
ReplyDeleteOf course I'm bump you up on Goodreads, and as I'm a serious Twain fan I'm checking out your involvement with him.
Mary, I know - the very next day!
ReplyDeleteDonna, probably not...
Bish, very good!
Mary, you may be right...
David, there was no contest...
Clarissa, you have no idea...
Thank you everyone who voted!
I don't think I've met Allison yet.
ReplyDeleteI'll swing by her place tomorrow.
Dude, you got me right confused. Had to double check. You see, when I think of "Underworld", I think of one of my favourite dance techo bands. Or "Underworld" on the British soap, "Coronation Street". The Underworld on Coronation Street is a place that makes knickers or I'd better say for your North American audience, panties.
ReplyDeleteI shall check out the awesome Allison. Abducted by Samuel Clemens' ghost?
Quick perusal through your links and then I must go....
Poor Kate forced to wear those leather/vinyl catsuits. Doesn't leave much room for a donut. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure Selene means Moon in Greek mythology,
ReplyDeletePopped over and voted!
ReplyDeleteAnother new movie to watch and blogger to read. All I need now is more time.
ReplyDeleteRhonda @Laugh-Quotes.com
Underworld over Usual Suspects? Gutsy move. ;) Congrats to Allison at Geek Banter! She sounds like a fun person to know!!
ReplyDeleteGary, sorry for the confusion.
ReplyDeleteBrinda, fortunately she fits in them well.
Kittie, thanks!
That Colorado Gold contest for unpublished writers Julie mentioned is a wonderful opportunity. Those winners and some of the finalists often go on to get published.
ReplyDeleteI knew you were going to go with Underworld today! Haha :)
ReplyDeleteI'm just surprised it took you this long to talk about her!
ReplyDeleteGreat story. Great character!
Awesome Allison!
Always something to look forward to with you, sir!
Heather
I'm exhausted from the A to Z challenge, but I will still post for IWSG though! I always look forward to your posts, Aalex - the first blog I check! :)
ReplyDeleteI have not seen Underword and I have not met Allison...will have to check her out! :) I read Roland's story yesterday...lol! :)
ReplyDeleteI still need to see Underworld 3 and 4; I'm way behind! I really enjoyed the first 2 movies though
ReplyDeleteJamie @ Mithril Wisdom
In the Underworld movies Amelia played by an Hungarian actress, Zita Görög. Görög is the Hungarian word for Greek.
ReplyDeleteI only saw the first Underworld, which was great.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen Underworld. Saw Waterworld, but that's very different.
ReplyDeleteVamps and werewolves--two of my faves! Glad I found your blog! Thanks! A to Z visitor.
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Pen
I love Underworld, Rise of the Lycans is my favourite :)
ReplyDeleteI follow Allison, she's awesome :)
I'm a big Underworld fan, too--the black leather ain't bad either. :)
ReplyDeleteI voted for CassaStorm! (We need stickers. :)
CONGRATS on CassaStorm! If I was on Goodreads, I'd vote.
ReplyDeleteAhhh Underworld! The original vampire wereworlf type love affair! Fan of this whole series--def. a set of movies I've watched a few times! Nice pick!
ReplyDeleteMy Hubby digs Kate as well.
ReplyDeleteI know I'm late. But better comment late than never.
ReplyDeleteMy wife likes vampires a lot and I don't like them. Nevertheless Underworld is not a bad movie.
CassaStorm is the number three on my Goodreads list for “Can’t Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2013."
Selene was so badass. Coolest vampire ever. Terrible 4th movie, though. Ugh. I want to erase it from my mind.
ReplyDeleteAllison seems like a cool lady!
Selene was the goddess of the moon, if I remember. I used to be deep into Greek mythology.
It was OK. I would have gone with The Usual Suspects. :)
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