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Austria's Next Top Model Cycle 1

  • Nov. 26th, 2009 at 5:33 PM

It is recommended to watch this before you watch Gntm Cycle 4 due to the winner prize. The winner of this particular cycle wins a guaranteed spot in Cycle 4. With that said, please enjoy the show.

In the process of uploading.

Episode 101 is now up.

Cycle 1 Episode Guide )

Ho hum. :3

  • Nov. 21st, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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Well, it's officially the dry period until next year. X3 Antm Cycle 13 has just finished, as well as Pr Season 6 and Models of the Runway Season 1.

That went by so fast didn't it? But, like my previous post said, I still have so many other things to do on this site. My work is never truly finished.

Hopefully I can get my butt in gear, and upload things faster then I have been doing. It's hard to watch so many shows and remember everything. XD

Gntm Cycle 3 will be done with today, as will it's review. Also, look for the review on antm 13, pr 6 and motr 1.

Till then, have a great few months everyone! I probably won't be updating that much for awhile, unless some new information pops up about new shows. :3 And the occasional comment here or there. x3

Be safe!
Ciao~

-Akiko

:O WOW!

  • Nov. 10th, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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In the next two weeks Project Runway and America's next top model will have finished their seasons already.

Wow.
That went by SUPER fast.

It seems like just yesterday, I was anticipating the long return from Pr and staring at pre-show photos of Cycle 13.

Though technically Antm 13 will have only aired 11 episodes so maybe that's why it seems faster then norm. If your wondering about a recap episode, it will be airing AFTER the finale this time around. I kinda like that idea better actually.

After that, no new shows to look forward to until next year.

But no need to fear. I still have a lot of things for you guys to look forward to that I haven't gotten to yet. I've been so busy with life that I've neglected this site just a tad. XD

Despite this slight setback of having a life -laughs- I will continue posting more gntm and other things fairly soon. :)

Till then, that's the update for now. X3 Have a great week everyone!

-Akiko

Germany's Next Top Model Cycle 3

  • Oct. 23rd, 2009 at 12:07 AM

I don't know how Gntm manages to do it, but they somehow get better and better with each new cycle. Though there are many new changes from the previous cycles that were vast improvements that it needed so the show wouldn't get stale. I can just imagine that one day the producers were sitting in a huge office, talking amongst themselves on how to get even more viewers without making it too predictable. Then suddenly, someone said, " Hey! The other versions around the world have IMMENSE drama! I think we can pull this off, yet still make it about modeling without it being overpowered by too much professionalism." Then like a bolt of lightening, everyone ran to the editors to tell them to add more drama with the women, but still make it a modeling show. Somehow, it worked. They managed to balance out the modeling aspects as well as the drama that it so desperately needed. The past cycles were exceptionally good, but it did come off as a show that really just focused so much on just the modeling world. Finally, we get the behind the scenes action that helped counter the slight blandness which the other cycles seemed to suffer from. We also got a new judge who, despite being a little harsh, brought a fresh new perspective to the show. Though I did feel at times that since there were so many contestants (about 19 contestants) it was so hard to focus on challenges/photo shoots like they had done in the past. The runway challenges this time around didn't seem as fleshed out, which is unfortunate because that's what made this version of Ntm so interesting. But, I have to admit. It still stands out with just the picture outcome alone. Especially since the women this time around were very different from one another. In the end, I can't say it outdid itself, but the show is on a great streak and fixed up all the loose ends it needed to.

Pros:
+ Tons of contestants who not only bring diversity, but are truly different from one another. In all sorts of ways.
++ It was nice to see that Heidi continues to be present at each photo shoot.
+ Photo shoots were intriguing to say the least.
++ If Sara and Gina-Lisa had their own show, I'd so watch it.
+ Finale was so beautiful. I had to watch it twice.
++ Someone finally caught on that drama = fun. XD

Cons:
- I can't help feeling that runway challenges were rushed.
-- A lot of the shoots were from Antm Cycle 8. It became really obvious when I saw the gender swapping couple shoot.
- This cycle had SO many contestants. I lost track of a lot of people.
-- That one girl complains so much....she was also super unprofessional.
- The same girls win the challenges over and over...and over...

My Conclusion: 5 Stars
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How can they keep pushing these cycles out with greatness? I have no idea. Though at times this cycle comes across not as exciting but they finally figured out how to balance drama with modeling. :3 I likes.

Cycle 3 Episode Guide )

Just a heads up

  • Oct. 8th, 2009 at 1:23 AM
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On friday, I most likely won't be here. So if you notice that Project Runway Season 6/Models of the Runway 1 isn't updated, I'll probably get to it by the end of the day.

The latest will be Saturday. :) Have a great weekend everybody and I hope your enjoying this site!

-Akiko

Germany's Next Top Model Cycle 2

  • Oct. 2nd, 2009 at 12:21 AM

Well THAT was interesting. Almost 5 weeks and 14 episodes later, I've finally finished Gntm Cycle 2 and it seemed like an eternity has passed me by. XD First off, I have to say that I never thought Gntm could make a better cycle that could top the 1st one but god was I wrong. I don't know how they did it, but they managed to pick up where the last cycle left off and make it 3 times better. All the contestants this time around are very different from each other. We even have a natural red head which is something you don't really ever see. Some of the shoots were some of the best I've ever seen on any Ntm...But did you notice something about this cycle? It seemed familiar...

Me: "Oh..they are doing the crystal bald shoot from Antm cycle 6! I'd like to see their take on it! :)"
Next shoot
Me: "Oh they...are doing a four seasons shoot challenge O_o?"
That episode
Me: "Isn't that firefighter gear? I'm having a deju vu moment here..."
Next shoot
Me: "Are they going on a trampoline? Wait a minute...they are falling on a mat...dressed as fairy tale charac... ......"
That Episode
Me: "NOW THEY ARE GOING TO THAILAND!?! WHAT IS THIS? I'll be damned if they do a shoot with an elephant."

And wouldn't you know it. They had to pose on an elephant. At some point, you get this feeling of "Is this antm cycle 6 or am I daydreaming." They have other elements of antm 4 (walking on water), antm 5 (superheroes in an alley), antm 7 (bobbing runway shoot and act out a scene with a verb) and even something from bntm 1 (frog princess anyone?). So being the critical person I am, I was hoping that they'd do better then the originals.....suffice it to say, it bordered on ok to not really. If your gonna copy something exactly that has been done already, then it has to be better. At least, that's what Mr. Jay says (in cycle 6 of all cycles!). Anyways, in general you can see this cycle has a lot of other ntm's mixed into it with their own twist but even so, it definitely doesn't detract from the greatness that this show is. Guaranteed you'll enjoy it.

Pros:
+ This somehow tops it's first cycle by miles.
++ Loved all the different contestants.
+ Makeovers as fabulous as always.
++ Some of those shoots have incredible results.
+ Runway shows galore!
++ A little more drama for those of you who love those catty bitches. :P

Cons:
- Is this Antm cycle 6 or what?
-- I still think the background music is overly distracting. Especially at the end where it was overly dramatic.
- God these episodes are so long. x.x
-- Judging panel is also incredibly long. I have a life! >.<
- Again, they didn't show every girls photos at judging. It was REALLY bad this time around. I want to see photos dammit!

My Conclusion: 5 Stars
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Hey Tyra...when is Antm getting an international destination to Germany? We could use a little of this shows pizazz. :)

Cycle 2 Episode Guide )
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A whooole bunch of lists. If you want to find out what channel the shows are airing on please check this entry.

List of channels that current/former shows are/used to be on:

*America's Next Top Model - The Cw (formerly known as Upn)
**Australia's Next Top Model - Fox8
*Austria's Next Top Model - Puls4 (unsure if they will continue series)
**Britain's Missing Top Model - Bbc Three (series has concluded)
*Britain's Next Top Model - Living Tv
**Canada's Next Top Model - Ctv (was originally on CityTv)
* E! True Hollywood Story: America's Next Top Model - E! (ongoing series with other topics)
**Germany's Next Top Model - ProSieben
*Janice Dickinson's Modeling Agency - Oxygen Network (series has concluded)
**Make me a Supermodel - Bravo (unsure if they will continue series)
*Make me a Supermodel Australia - Seven Network
**Make me a Supermodel United Kingdom - Five (series has concluded)
*Model's of The Runway - Lifetime
**New Zealand's Next Top Model - TV3 (series currently postponed)
*Projet Runway - Lifetime (was originally on Bravo)
**Project Runway Australia- Arena
*Project Runway Canada - Global (was originally on Slice)
**Project Catwalk (Project Runway United Kingdom) - Sky One (series has or presumed to be concluded)


List of the shows in this journal and their seasons/cycle at this current time
(In alphabetical order with their respected acronyms):


*America's Next Top Model Cycles 1-13(Antm)
**Australia's Next Top Model Cycles 1-5 (Ausntm)
*Austria's Next Top Model Cycle 1 (Atntm)
**Britain's Missing Top Model Cycle 1 (Bmtm)
*Britain's Next Top Model Cycles 1-5 (Bntm)
**Canada's Next Top Model Cycles 1-3 (Cntm)
*Germany's Next Top Model Cycles 1-3 (Gntm)
**Janice Dickinson's Modeling Agency Seasons 1-4 (Jdma)
*Make me a Supermodel Seasons 1-2 (Mmas)
**Models of The Runway Season 1 (Motr)
*New Zealand's Next Top Model Cycle 1 (Nzntm)
**Project Runway Seasons 1-6 (Pr)


List of Specials:

*Antm Exposed
**Pr All-Star Challenge


List of shows that are in the process of airing/uploading currently:

*Atntm Cycle 1

List of shows that will be uploaded in the future:

*E! True Hollywood Story: America's Next Top Model (AntmE!)
**Germany's Next Top Model Cycle 4 (Gntm)
*Make me a Supermodel Australia Season 1(MmasAu)
**Make me a Supermodel United Kingdom Season 2 (MmasUk)
*Project Catwalk Seasons 1-3 (PrUk)
**Project Runway Australia Seasons 1-2(PrAu)
*Project Runway Canada Seasons 1-2(PrCan)


Incomplete or missing shows that are on my wishlist:

*Make me a Supermodel United Kingdom Season 1 (MmasUk)

Each show with their seasons/cycle also contains a list of that seasons/cycles:

* Contestants (in alphabetical order to prevent spoilers)
** A picture with that seasons/cycles contestants (if not the logo just appears)
*Episode list
** A review after the show has aired.

PHEW! I'm done for the night!

Get Ready for UPDATES galore!

  • Sep. 25th, 2009 at 7:57 PM
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Ready for a sweet deal? Cause this is a doozy! A person by the name of Archie has generously donated episodes for Project Runway Canada and for Project Runway UK. So what does that mean for you guys?

You guessed it. They're coming to this site. But as always, I strongly suggest that these shows be watched on their designated channel so we can have more of them.

So here is a list of future things to come:

*Germany's Next Top Model (will continue to post this weekend)
**Austria's Next Top Model
*Project Runway Australia
**Project Runway Canada
*Project Catwalk (PR uk version)
**Make me a supermodel Australia

A maybe post right here:
*Make me a supermodel Uk

The only reason that it's a maybe is because I can't find seasons 1 or 2 anywhere.
If anyone knows where to find the 1st and 2nd season please tell me!

Also, though I had to give an arm and a leg for this, I was able to find E! Hollywood's Insider on America's Next Top Model. Oh yesh. Dirt.

XP

K update over!

Coming Back Soon!

  • Sep. 23rd, 2009 at 2:42 PM
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So, even though my personal problems are still unresolved at the moment, I'd like to say I'm coming back soon to start uploading Germany's Next Top Model again.

I'd probably start posting again sometime this weekend. So look out for new episodes coming your way.

Again, sorry for the inconvenience, it was a really unexpected thing that happened. :) And what do you guys think of the new Antm and Project Runway? Looks pretty good eh?

-Akiko
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Looks like the second cycle has been postponed for at least a year. At first they said it was canceled due to budget cuts, but now it seems like we won't get it for a good while.

No complaints, since it looks like they will still make a series. It's just not as soon as we expected. =/

You can read about it here:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10595975

Let's hope it really doesn't get canceled.

New Star Ratings System

  • Sep. 15th, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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I've decided not only to review each season/cycle after they are finished, but to also include a new star ratings system. :) The rating's are, of course, just my opinion on that series as a whole and hopefully will help determine whether you want to watch that particular season. But in the end, you decide if you want to watch it because who the hell am I to tell you what's good or bad. XD I've seen every episode on here at least once, even if I think it's horrible.

Also please feel free to post your opinions! Tell me if you disagree with me and think I'm way off course or think I'm on the mark. Tell me if you think I should wear a purple hat or not! -laughs- I'm open to hearing everyone's views! Life wouldn't be fun without a little disagreement. xP

Here's a guide to what you'll be seeing and what it means:

1 Star
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The worst possible rating to ever give a series. It usually means that this is not worth your precious time viewing. You should be out playing outside or do something else that's useful, because you'll most likely end up regretting those moments of your life your never getting back. Though this rating is extremely rare, so don't expect to be seeing it very often (hopefully).

2 Stars
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Though not exactly any better then 1 star, it usually means the season had it's perks. It's just not exactly spectacular. Usually when this rating shows up, it means that the season was somewhat boring and/or not very memorable. Though it may have enough perks to watch it once.

3 Stars
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Can be deemed the "just right" rating. Doesn't mean that the season is overly good or overly bad. It's just enough to keep you wanting more. Kinda common rating.

4 Stars
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:D A somewhat great season to watch. A must see season with lots of drama/good photo shoots/challenges, contestants etc. I recommend watching these seasons more then once because it's probably a great one.

5 Stars
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An excellent score. These aren't as rare as the 1 star rating, but not as common as the 3 or even 4 stars. Definitely worth a watch many times and most likely a fan favorite. A season has to be damn good for this score to appear.

A rating with half a star
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A half of a star, regardless of what rating it is, usually means that I think that it's almost there, but was just missing a few things to give it a full star. Doesn't mean that's a bad thing or that the season is entirely bad. It's just missing a few parts. :0

I'll also post a final conclusion as well as pros and cons about the seasons. But please, regardless of what I think, you guys make the decision on what you want to watch or not.

Huzzah! Hope you like it! (I made the stars myself too! Aren't I lame? <3)

-Akiko

Hey.

  • Sep. 10th, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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As of now, Antm Cycle 13 episodes are now up. Though I'm still on my (UNFORTUNATE DX) hiatus, I'm still posting antm and pr.

Also look out for a new ratings system on each of my reviews. Cycle 13 looks promising by the way. :)

Enjoy!

-Akiko

Hiatus

  • Sep. 5th, 2009 at 2:15 AM
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Due to a personal crisis at the moment, I'd like to tell everyone that I may not be able to upload gntm season 1 for awhile.

But nevertheless, I will get to it and will continue to post Gntm when I can. And that I will post new episodes of antm and project runway since they are only a single episode a week.

I'm sorry. :( Something unexpected happened in my life. Promise to make it up to you guys for the long wait. <3

- Akiko

Just a friendly reminder!

  • Sep. 3rd, 2009 at 2:22 AM
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Antm Cycle 13 is starting in a week! The photobucket account is up and so is the journal entry. Can't wait~ :D

http://akiko-kino.livejournal.com/32663.html#cutid1

Germany's Next Top Model Cycle 1

  • Aug. 30th, 2009 at 4:54 PM

So first of all, keep in mind that I don't understand an ounce of German which may make my review of the show have an odd perspective. Nevertheless, I still watched it like I would with any other show and I must say that I was blown away. First of all, Heidi is an already amazing hostess on America's Project Runway. To see her as a hostess on Gntm made me love her even more then I already do. She made the show really come alive with her absolute craziness, but she was also very kind to the women. Though I hated how she would psyche a girl out during elimination. It was like, "I'm sorry your eliminated...." which made the girl sob for half a moment to, "Haha just kidding. Here's your photo!" -smile- She did that at least 4 times. Also, I kinda got tired of the show focusing SO much on her career. And I thought seeing Tyra so much was bad! xD As for the show itself it was incredible. The shoots almost always came out brilliantly (of course...that trampoline one was a bit much...) and they seemed to eliminate girls at the right time. AND HELLO! Almost every judging panel had a RUNWAY CHALLENGE! Why aren't we doing this in more Ntms? About 70% of a models career is in runway so kudos to them for this smart idea. Though, I can see someone getting so bored with this show. It almost entirely focuses on modeling. You got maybe one drama fight out of the ten episodes. Majority of it was photographs, competition, elimination and Heidi so it can come off a little tedious. In the long run though, I can't think of anything bad about this series. Great start!

Pros:
+ Well hot damn, this one really IS a modeling competition!
++ Runway challenges at every judging panel? Smart, smart, smart.
+ God what pretty women. (doesn't Jennifer look similar to Giselle from antm cycle 1?)
++ Photo shoots equals HEAVEN!
+ Yay for Heidi being present on photo shoots.
++ Bruce is an even better runway coach then J. Alexander. (I'm going to hell for saying that!)

Cons:
- I actually missed the catfights. There is NONE so someone out there is getting bored.
-- Okay...I get it. Heidi is/was an amazing model. Can we PLEASE focus on the contestants now?
- Almost every girl had an identical twin at some point. (Jennifer looked similar to Micaela...Lena looked exactly like Janina....Charlotte could have been Rahel....) I had a huge difficulty figuring out who was who.
-- Psyche out eliminations suck. Especially since most of the girls call out order were done at random.
- Also, since I had such difficulty figuring out who was who, they'd do a call out and wouldn't say the girls names. It was hard to tell who was kept because it was done so fast.
-- The back round music was a tad too distracting at times.
- Live finales are cool and all...but does the last photo shoot have to be live as well?
-- I noticed that they didn't show every girls photo at judging. :/

My Conclusion: 5 Stars
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Wow this review is longer then I thought. Just watch the show. It's totally worth it.

Cycle 1 Episode Guide )

Britain's Missing Top Model Cycle 1

  • Aug. 24th, 2009 at 6:07 PM

This warning is not meant by any means to give offense but I realize that some people might not be as comfortable with such situations that this show represents, and felt it was my responsibility to give a warning. Due to the nature of this series, I recommend anyone who might be sensitive to such subjects that have to do with disabilities in the modeling world, to not watch this series in case this offends or bothers you in any way. Otherwise please enjoy the show! :)

This show is the first, and most likely, last cycle that would have a modeling competition with disabled models. At first, I felt that maybe it was too controversial to even post since something like this in America would be torn to shreds as being exploitive. But the show just blew my mind that I had to post it. Though this show had the same ingredients as every other next top model, it had more of a documentary feel to it which made it feel very personal. The contestants also made it really watchable because their drive was all about modeling and not a publicity stamp. And is it me? Or are the photo shoots pretty much amazing? Though sometimes the show did feel a bit depressing when certain issues came up. Anyways, bottom line for this show is to not look at it as different but to look at it like you would with any other NTM. A competition with lovely young women who want to become models. Definitely a great series and highly recommended.

Pros:
+ I loved the fact that it felt like a documentary but at the same time was a competition. P
++ Photo shoots are fabulous.
+ That runway challenge was not only touching but is probably something we will never see again.
++ It never felt that these women were at all being exploited for ratings.

Cons:
- It's far too short (only 5 episodes with one special)
-- It sometimes made you want to cry with some of the issues they talked about.
- It really makes one think about perfection in the modeling world.
-- I can't believe she would even try to compare disabilities.
- They most likely will never make another show like this again. :<

My Conclusion: 5 Stars
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Wow. Just. Wow.

Cycle 1 Episode Guide )

Update once again.

  • Aug. 22nd, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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Project Runway Season 6 has started along with it's sister series Models of the runway. Looks like a fun season and I can't freaking wait! Also the All-Stars Challenge is uploaded now, so take a gander at that if your heart desires it so. xD

I'm also in the process of finding Gntm so look for future updates with those seasons coming up as well as Austria's ntm. I was also thinking of posting the show Britain's Missing next top model though I heard it brought up some controversy since it has to do with models with disabilities.

If you guys are at all interested I'll most likely post it sometime in the next two weeks or so. I'm kinda curious ti see it myself actually.

ANYWAYS, that is my tired update. Take care for now!

-Akiko

Project Runway All-Stars Challenge

  • Aug. 22nd, 2009 at 4:07 PM

You know, this was a great way to get back into the Project Runway seasons. To see all our favorites strutting their designs again, not to mention their growth since the show, was an amazing idea. Though I'm rather disappointed that no one from the 1st season came back. :/ I couldn't help but giggle throughout while watching this being the little fangirl I am and all. But I did feel it felt a little lackluster then usual. Maybe because it was all business for the designers this time around. It was pretty straight forward to say the least. Ah but what the hell, they are all winners to me anyways. Love it <3

Pros:
+Different designers from different seasons appear in an all out battle. >D What's not to love?
++I'm happy that they are in New York again.
+Holy shit! Is that Anya Kop from antm cycle 10??
++Surprises around the corner but we already knew that

Cons:
-Is it me or does this seem way to stern?
-- Ending seemed anti-climatic to say the least.
-I'm sad that none of the 1st season contestants came back.

My Conclusion: 4 Stars
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Thank you lifetime for giving us something extra special to watch. :3 Totally worth the long anxious wait.

All-Stars Challenge Episode Guide )

SO!

  • Aug. 18th, 2009 at 11:39 PM
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With only three episodes of Bntm Cycle 5 to upload (woah how did that happen?! I'm actually up to date :O) and project runway season 6 just around the corner, it would seem like I have nothing left to update. Right?

Well, actually no! I've gotten my hands on yet another ntm (actually two) that I'm planning to upload. It does not, however, have any subtitles for those of you who don't speak german. But nevertheless! JingleJingle has kindly given me the episodes, and I will be posting Gntm & Austriantm on this site soon.

HUZZAH!

And that is the update.
Bye for now!

-akiko

Thanks everyone!

  • Aug. 15th, 2009 at 1:36 AM
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I just wanted to thank all of you guys for visiting my site so much! It's been a good 3 years since I've made this site and if it wasn't for all of you, this wouldn't have been possible. :3 I'm looking forward to posting more and more over the years.

Let's hope the Next Top Model addiction keeps going!:D

With lots of love,
Akiko

<3 <3

(3 years? WOW! XD)

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