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WHY WE ALL SECRETLY HAVE A GIRL CRUSH ON NINA PROUDMAN Well what an episode of ‘Offspring’ that was!  Eloise likes Nina.. that’s right NINA! Not the irresistibly handsome, oozing with a melting smile, sex on legs Dr Patrick Reid, but instead, Dr Nina Proudman! So my shock-struck self naturally grabbed for the Cadbury and dramatically broke the choccie block to pieces.  I was suspecting Matt Preston to be Patrick’s dad in this ep and then this happens? But then I calmed down and reflected.. it shouldn’t have been that much of a surprise right (if we put aside Nina’s fantasy scenes that have a profound effect to persuade us all)? I thought about Eloise’s confession and came to the conclusion, “WHY NOT?!” That’s right, I myself have a girl crush on Nina and I bet that pretty much every one of you do aswell! Here’s why: She effortlessly pulls off hippie chic clothes in a professional medical environment She fantasises about everything that we’re too scared to admit that we do Her facial expressions are so raw and real and ahh, just put us in stitches to be honest She’s the number one go to advisor amongst her dramatic Proudman family She has the natural glow that reels in the sexy men (ok this one makes me slightly more jealous than anything else) Cudos to Logie award winning actress Asher Keddie for portraying such a hilariously entertaining, heartwarming, multi-dimensional character that we all want to befriend and secretly be at the same time - MASSIVE GIRL CRUSH ALERT! Image Source: Who Magazine

WHY WE ALL SECRETLY HAVE A GIRL CRUSH ON NINA PROUDMAN

Well what an episode of ‘Offspring’ that was! 

Eloise likes Nina.. that’s right NINA!

Not the irresistibly handsome, oozing with a melting smile, sex on legs Dr Patrick Reid, but instead, Dr Nina Proudman!

So my shock-struck self naturally grabbed for the Cadbury and dramatically broke the choccie block to pieces.  I was suspecting Matt Preston to be Patrick’s dad in this ep and then this happens?

But then I calmed down and reflected.. it shouldn’t have been that much of a surprise right (if we put aside Nina’s fantasy scenes that have a profound effect to persuade us all)?

I thought about Eloise’s confession and came to the conclusion, “WHY NOT?!”

That’s right, I myself have a girl crush on Nina and I bet that pretty much every one of you do aswell!

Here’s why:

  • She effortlessly pulls off hippie chic clothes in a professional medical environment
  • She fantasises about everything that we’re too scared to admit that we do
  • Her facial expressions are so raw and real and ahh, just put us in stitches to be honest
  • She’s the number one go to advisor amongst her dramatic Proudman family
  • She has the natural glow that reels in the sexy men (ok this one makes me slightly more jealous than anything else)

Cudos to Logie award winning actress Asher Keddie for portraying such a hilariously entertaining, heartwarming, multi-dimensional character that we all want to befriend and secretly be at the same time - MASSIVE GIRL CRUSH ALERT!

Image Source: Who Magazine

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High-res photo WHAT’S HOT ON THE BOX TONIGHT - ‘OFFSPRING’, 8:30PM, CHANNEL 10 It’s Wednesday… Happy OFFSPRING day! Please excuse us whilst we jump up with feather bowers in hand and do a little happy dance… There are only eight and a half hours left until Dr Patrick Reid’s seriously sexy physique is sprawled across our television screens but let’s put eye candy talk aside for a moment. Tonight’s episode is extremely important in Nina’s pre-natal life - intern Eloise’s secret will finally be unveiled. And to enhance the drama in the Proudman household, we will be treated to an appearance from Masterchef judge Matt Preston (our guess is that he’s Patrick’s dad?). Make sure you tune in to the sizzling ep tonight and join the conversation live on our Facebook page !

WHAT’S HOT ON THE BOX TONIGHT - ‘OFFSPRING’, 8:30PM, CHANNEL 10

It’s Wednesday… Happy OFFSPRING day!

Please excuse us whilst we jump up with feather bowers in hand and do a little happy dance…

There are only eight and a half hours left until Dr Patrick Reid’s seriously sexy physique is sprawled across our television screens but let’s put eye candy talk aside for a moment.

Tonight’s episode is extremely important in Nina’s pre-natal life - intern Eloise’s secret will finally be unveiled.

And to enhance the drama in the Proudman household, we will be treated to an appearance from Masterchef judge Matt Preston (our guess is that he’s Patrick’s dad?).

Make sure you tune in to the sizzling ep tonight and join the conversation live on our Facebook page !

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‘WORLD WAR Z’ AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE - BRENNA HARDING None other than Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt was in Sydney over the weekend for the premiere of his new flick, ‘World War Z’. Some of Australia’s hottest stars joined him on the red carpet at The Star, and here are the hottest shots for YOUR viewing pleasure! Image Source: Zimbio/Getty

‘WORLD WAR Z’ AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE - BRENNA HARDING

None other than Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt was in Sydney over the weekend for the premiere of his new flick, ‘World War Z’.

Some of Australia’s hottest stars joined him on the red carpet at The Star, and here are the hottest shots for YOUR viewing pleasure!

Image Source: Zimbio/Getty

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High-res photo BATTLE OF THE TATTS - MATT LE NEVEZ VS STEVE PEACOCKE I have a confession to make, I’m not the biggest fan of tattoos but if there was one TV sex god that floated my ‘body ink boat’, it would be Matt Le Nevez who plays Dr Patrick Reid on ‘Offspring’. So since the second episode of ‘Offspring’ Season 6 hit ours screens tonight, I thought it was perfect timing to showcase Matt’s sexy physique with his cherry blossom tatt. Let’s do a bit of a compare and contrast whilst we’re at it by including Steve Peacocke’s “Blood and Sand” tattoo (not real) that he sports on ‘Home and Away’. HAVE YOUR SAY: Whose tattoo do you dig - Matt’s or Steve’s? x Leeshie Image Source: Channel 7 and Channel 10 

BATTLE OF THE TATTS - MATT LE NEVEZ VS STEVE PEACOCKE

I have a confession to make, I’m not the biggest fan of tattoos but if there was one TV sex god that floated my ‘body ink boat’, it would be Matt Le Nevez who plays Dr Patrick Reid on ‘Offspring’.

So since the second episode of ‘Offspring’ Season 6 hit ours screens tonight, I thought it was perfect timing to showcase Matt’s sexy physique with his cherry blossom tatt.

Let’s do a bit of a compare and contrast whilst we’re at it by including Steve Peacocke’s “Blood and Sand” tattoo (not real) that he sports on ‘Home and Away’.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Whose tattoo do you dig - Matt’s or Steve’s?

x Leeshie

Image Source: Channel 7 and Channel 10 

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WHY AUSTRALIAN TELEVISION IS THRIVING  At ‘I Am Starstruck’, supporting local talent is our speciality and Editor Leeshie’s television highlight of the year is the annual Logie Awards. So when the opportunity arose to go to the Sydney Writers’ Festival and listen to some of Australia’s phenomenal TV scriptwriters explain what makes utterly brilliant Aussie TV, we were there!   Here’s our review: “Nina Proudman: what a mad bitch” were the first words Ruth Ritchie exclaimed at the ‘Writing Great TV’ seminar.  The television critic is referring to the highly popular television character portrayed by Logie winning actress Asher Keddie on Channel 10’s ‘Offspring’. Ritchie’s remarks were directed towards none other than ‘Offspring’ writer Debra Oswald who was on the panel to discuss why Australian television is thriving.  Joining her was Christopher Lee, the writer of Australian television mini-series ‘Paper Giants: The Birth Of Cleo’ and ‘Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War’. Both writers are the scripting masterminds behind television series that have revolutionised the nature of recent Australian television.  And having been in the industry for over two decades, Oswald and Lee shed light on changing audience perceptions and mentalities of television networks that have carved a new era for local televised content. Oswald’s high rating show ‘Offspring’ returned to screens last week for its fourth season, but when asked if she could have pitched the show ten years ago, she revealed, “we pitched if four years before it was wanted.  We pitched it to all of the networks and everyone said no”. So why has it taken so long for captivating ‘dramedy’, a delightful mix of drama and comedy, to replace a television landscape historically dominated by action driven cop, legal and hospital shows? “A large part of it is the post-HBO revolution,” said Lee.  He believes that the US network responsible for the production of the Sopranos and Mad Men has influenced Australian producers.  “The producers in Australia had a look at this and thought we can do that.” He also attributed the high popularity of shows like ‘Offspring’ to the shift in audience’s tastes.  “The audience itself has become better educated in drama and understands the nuances of better writing and better directing,” he said. Oswald added that this has posed a pressure on writing teams to continuously generate fresh, captivating content. “Audiences being more savvy about television does make the job sometimes more difficult… now there’s a million blogs and Facebook pages with people saying what they think is going to happen”. Ultimately, the key attractive concept underlying a captivating script is the exploration of universal themes; life, death and sex with a speck of humour.  Oswald said that Nina’s relatable multi-dimensional life of work, family and romance is what keeps audiences watching. “I think that’s like real life and it’s fun to watch. When you sit and watch Offspring, you’ll be likely to laugh, likely to be moved and more likely to have sex with your partner”. Image Source: Channel 10 

WHY AUSTRALIAN TELEVISION IS THRIVING 

At ‘I Am Starstruck’, supporting local talent is our speciality and Editor Leeshie’s television highlight of the year is the annual Logie Awards.

So when the opportunity arose to go to the Sydney Writers’ Festival and listen to some of Australia’s phenomenal TV scriptwriters explain what makes utterly brilliant Aussie TV, we were there!  

Here’s our review:

“Nina Proudman: what a mad bitch” were the first words Ruth Ritchie exclaimed at the ‘Writing Great TV’ seminar.  The television critic is referring to the highly popular television character portrayed by Logie winning actress Asher Keddie on Channel 10’s ‘Offspring’.

Ritchie’s remarks were directed towards none other than ‘Offspring’ writer Debra Oswald who was on the panel to discuss why Australian television is thriving.  Joining her was Christopher Lee, the writer of Australian television mini-series ‘Paper Giants: The Birth Of Cleo’ and ‘Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War’.

Both writers are the scripting masterminds behind television series that have revolutionised the nature of recent Australian television.  And having been in the industry for over two decades, Oswald and Lee shed light on changing audience perceptions and mentalities of television networks that have carved a new era for local televised content.

Oswald’s high rating show ‘Offspring’ returned to screens last week for its fourth season, but when asked if she could have pitched the show ten years ago, she revealed, “we pitched if four years before it was wanted.  We pitched it to all of the networks and everyone said no”.

So why has it taken so long for captivating ‘dramedy’, a delightful mix of drama and comedy, to replace a television landscape historically dominated by action driven cop, legal and hospital shows?

“A large part of it is the post-HBO revolution,” said Lee.  He believes that the US network responsible for the production of the Sopranos and Mad Men has influenced Australian producers.  “The producers in Australia had a look at this and thought we can do that.”

He also attributed the high popularity of shows like ‘Offspring’ to the shift in audience’s tastes.  “The audience itself has become better educated in drama and understands the nuances of better writing and better directing,” he said.

Oswald added that this has posed a pressure on writing teams to continuously generate fresh, captivating content. “Audiences being more savvy about television does make the job sometimes more difficult… now there’s a million blogs and Facebook pages with people saying what they think is going to happen”.

Ultimately, the key attractive concept underlying a captivating script is the exploration of universal themes; life, death and sex with a speck of humour.  Oswald said that Nina’s relatable multi-dimensional life of work, family and romance is what keeps audiences watching. “I think that’s like real life and it’s fun to watch.

When you sit and watch Offspring, you’ll be likely to laugh, likely to be moved and more likely to have sex with your partner”.

Image Source: Channel 10 

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2013 INSTYLE WOMEN OF STYLE AWARDS - NATARSHA BELLING At ‘I Am Starstruck’ we live by the motto that one’s most STYLISH accessory is confidence! That was definitely the case at the 2013 InStyle Women Of Style Awards held on last night in Sydney. Confidence, and yes alright, perhaps a couple of designer frocks and shoes on the red carpet, made for a fantastic star studded night of style. The Fashion Award went to designer Carla Zampatti whilst Nicole Kidman was awarded the Hall of Fame. Local stars that strutted the red carpet included Samara Weaving, Kate Ritchie, Charlotte Dawson and Samantha Harris. Check out the hot shots of Australia’s most stylish women straight from the red carpet HERE and let us know who YOU think is the most stylish woman! Image Source: Zimbio

2013 INSTYLE WOMEN OF STYLE AWARDS - NATARSHA BELLING

At ‘I Am Starstruck’ we live by the motto that one’s most STYLISH accessory is confidence!

That was definitely the case at the 2013 InStyle Women Of Style Awards held on last night in Sydney.

Confidence, and yes alright, perhaps a couple of designer frocks and shoes on the red carpet, made for a fantastic star studded night of style.

The Fashion Award went to designer Carla Zampatti whilst Nicole Kidman was awarded the Hall of Fame.

Local stars that strutted the red carpet included Samara Weaving, Kate Ritchie, Charlotte Dawson and Samantha Harris.

Check out the hot shots of Australia’s most stylish women straight from the red carpet HERE and let us know who YOU think is the most stylish woman!

Image Source: Zimbio

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High-res photo BREAKING NEWS: OFFSPRING SEASON 4 RELEASED EARLY - WATCH NOW Some super exciting news has just come in for die hard fans of Dr Patrick Reid. The first episode of the new season of Offspring has been released EARLY! Season 4 is officially set to hit our screens on Channel 10 next week, but fans of the show’s official Facebook page have been treated to a surprise this afternoon with a link to episode 1 which will be available online for a few hours. Click HERE to watch the hilariously entertaining antics of a newly pregnant Nina Proudman in Season 4, Episode 1. Image Source: Official Offspring Facebook 

BREAKING NEWS: OFFSPRING SEASON 4 RELEASED EARLY - WATCH NOW

Some super exciting news has just come in for die hard fans of Dr Patrick Reid.

The first episode of the new season of Offspring has been released EARLY!

Season 4 is officially set to hit our screens on Channel 10 next week, but fans of the show’s official Facebook page have been treated to a surprise this afternoon with a link to episode 1 which will be available online for a few hours.

Click HERE to watch the hilariously entertaining antics of a newly pregnant Nina Proudman in Season 4, Episode 1.

Image Source: Official Offspring Facebook 

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WATCH NOW: OFFSPRING SEASON 4 SNEAK PEEK

Cue our squeals of excitement as a sneak peek of the latest season of Offspring was released last night.

Season 4 will hit our screens next month. We know Asher Keddie’s character Nina Proudman is expecting,but audiences are left wondering what else to expect from this hilarious series.

If the preview is anything to go by, there will be plenty of drama and some new eye candy (hello, new doctor)!

Yesterday Channel 10 also announced the release of an Offspring app called Offspring: Moving Inenouraging audience engagement with the show’s characters beyond the TV screen.

Chief Digital Officer, Rebekah Horne, said: “Offspring fans have received exclusive content ahead of on-air broadcast throughout the entire series. This year, we are delighted to reward fans with something innovative ahead of the launch of Series Four.”

Check out the sneak peek and remember to wipe away your drool after Dr Patrick Reid’s killer smile melts your screen.

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2013 TV WEEK LOGIES NOMINATIONS SPECIAL  NOMINATED: OFFSPRING, Channel 10 (MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES) The TV Week Logie Awards are the annual event that celebrate and embrace the diversity of the Australian television industry. The nominations for the 2013 Logies have been announced this morning and here is all of the scoop on who’s up for an award at TV’s night of nights! The 2013 Logie Awards will be held on Sunday 7th April at the Palladium in Melbourne with an international line up of performers including Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Birdy & Olly Murs. Image Source: TV Week

2013 TV WEEK LOGIES NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 

NOMINATED: OFFSPRING, Channel 10 (MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES)

The TV Week Logie Awards are the annual event that celebrate and embrace the diversity of the Australian television industry.

The nominations for the 2013 Logies have been announced this morning and here is all of the scoop on who’s up for an award at TV’s night of nights!

The 2013 Logie Awards will be held on Sunday 7th April at the Palladium in Melbourne with an international line up of performers including Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Birdy & Olly Murs.

Image Source: TV Week

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High-res photo 2013 TV WEEK LOGIES NOMINATIONS SPECIAL  NOMINATED: PUBERTY BLUES, Channel 10 (MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES) The TV Week Logie Awards are the annual event that celebrate and embrace the diversity of the Australian television industry. The nominations for the 2013 Logies have been announced this morning and here is all of the scoop on who’s up for an award at TV’s night of nights! The 2013 Logie Awards will be held on Sunday 7th April at the Palladium in Melbourne with an international line up of performers including Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Birdy & Olly Murs. Image Source: TV Week

2013 TV WEEK LOGIES NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 

NOMINATED: PUBERTY BLUES, Channel 10 (MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES)

The TV Week Logie Awards are the annual event that celebrate and embrace the diversity of the Australian television industry.

The nominations for the 2013 Logies have been announced this morning and here is all of the scoop on who’s up for an award at TV’s night of nights!

The 2013 Logie Awards will be held on Sunday 7th April at the Palladium in Melbourne with an international line up of performers including Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Birdy & Olly Murs.

Image Source: TV Week

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2013 TROPFEST - SEAN KEENAN Tropfest is one of world’s largest short film festivals and on Sunday night, the Australian version was held at The Domain in Sydney. Icons of Australian film including Rebecca Gibney, Magda Szubanski, Gyton Grantley and Richard Roxburgh were on the judging panel. The winning film of the night was Nicholas Clifford’s ‘We’ve All Been There’. Speaking of short films, this short film is one of my faves.  It’s not a Tropfest flick but a must-see created by budding Sydney film makers.  Watch it HERE ! Here are some hot shots of the stars at the 2013’s Tropfest. Image Source: Zimbio

2013 TROPFEST - SEAN KEENAN

Tropfest is one of world’s largest short film festivals and on Sunday night, the Australian version was held at The Domain in Sydney.

Icons of Australian film including Rebecca Gibney, Magda Szubanski, Gyton Grantley and Richard Roxburgh were on the judging panel.

The winning film of the night was Nicholas Clifford’s ‘We’ve All Been There’.

Speaking of short films, this short film is one of my faves.  It’s not a Tropfest flick but a must-see created by budding Sydney film makers.  Watch it HERE !

Here are some hot shots of the stars at the 2013’s Tropfest.

Image Source: Zimbio

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2013 LOGIES NOMINATIONS SPECIAL - CAST OF ‘OFFSPRING’ (CHANNEL 10)

Yes it is indeed that time of the year again.

The TV Week Logie Awards is the annual event of the year that celebrates and embraces the diversity of the Australian television industry, and before you know it, the 2013 Logies will be here!

In fact, nominations voting closes this Sunday 10th February so if you want your fave Aussie stars to be nominated, now is the time to get voting!

You can nominate the following ‘Home & Away’ stars in these categories:

  • MOST POPULAR ACTOR: Matthew Le Nevez, Richard Davies, John Waters, Eddie Perfect, Lachy Hulme
  • MOST POPULAR ACTRESS: Asher Keddie, Alicia Gardiner, Jane Harber, Kat Stewart, Deborah Mailman
  • MOST POPULAR DRAMA SERIES: Offspring

To nominate your ‘Offspring’ fave for a 2013 TV Week Logie, head to:

http://www.tvweeklogieawards.com.au/vote

Image Source: Zimbio

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CHRISTIAN DIOR SYDNEY STORE OPENING - SANDRA SULLY Christian Dior: the name that transports women across the globe into a world of sophisticated style and fashion. Yes, the exquisite French designer brand has finally opened its first store in Sydney, and what better way to celebrate than with some of our own Aussie fashionistas showing up for the party. Amongst the exclusive guest list were models Megan Gale and Lara Bingle and actresses Isabel Lucas, Elizabeth Debicki and Sarah Snook. The new store located on Castlereagh Street in Sydney, is stocked with four storeys of Dior delights! Here are some of the hottest shots from the launch for YOUR viewing pleasure! Image Source: Zimbio

CHRISTIAN DIOR SYDNEY STORE OPENING - SANDRA SULLY

Christian Dior: the name that transports women across the globe into a world of sophisticated style and fashion.

Yes, the exquisite French designer brand has finally opened its first store in Sydney, and what better way to celebrate than with some of our own Aussie fashionistas showing up for the party.

Amongst the exclusive guest list were models Megan Gale and Lara Bingle and actresses Isabel Lucas, Elizabeth Debicki and Sarah Snook.

The new store located on Castlereagh Street in Sydney, is stocked with four storeys of Dior delights!

Here are some of the hottest shots from the launch for YOUR viewing pleasure!

Image Source: Zimbio

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2013 AACTA AWARDS - ISABELLE CORNISH In the midst of international awards season in Hollywood, the Australian film and television industry celebrated their ‘night of nights’ last night with the 2nd annual AACTA Awards. Held at Sydney’s The Star, the event was an absolutely star studded soiree with big names Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett in attendance. What’s even better is that ‘I Am Starstruck’ was there to catch all of the action straight from the red carpet.  Check out our interviews with Isabelle Cornish, Lachy Hulme, Brooke Satchwell, Jessica Mauboy and many more HERE !  Image Source: Zimbio

2013 AACTA AWARDS - ISABELLE CORNISH

In the midst of international awards season in Hollywood, the Australian film and television industry celebrated their ‘night of nights’ last night with the 2nd annual AACTA Awards.

Held at Sydney’s The Star, the event was an absolutely star studded soiree with big names Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett in attendance.

What’s even better is that ‘I Am Starstruck’ was there to catch all of the action straight from the red carpet.  Check out our interviews with Isabelle Cornish, Lachy Hulme, Brooke Satchwell, Jessica Mauboy and many more HERE ! 

Image Source: Zimbio

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2013 AACTA AWARDS - CHARLOTTE BEST In the midst of international awards season in Hollywood, the Australian film and television industry celebrated their ‘night of nights’ last night with the 2nd annual AACTA Awards. Held at Sydney’s The Star, the event was an absolutely star studded soiree with big names Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett in attendance. What’s even better is that ‘I Am Starstruck’ was there to catch all of the action straight from the red carpet.  Check out our interviews with Isabelle Cornish, Lachy Hulme, Brooke Satchwell, Jessica Mauboy and many more HERE !  Image Source: Zimbio

2013 AACTA AWARDS - CHARLOTTE BEST

In the midst of international awards season in Hollywood, the Australian film and television industry celebrated their ‘night of nights’ last night with the 2nd annual AACTA Awards.

Held at Sydney’s The Star, the event was an absolutely star studded soiree with big names Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett in attendance.

What’s even better is that ‘I Am Starstruck’ was there to catch all of the action straight from the red carpet.  Check out our interviews with Isabelle Cornish, Lachy Hulme, Brooke Satchwell, Jessica Mauboy and many more HERE ! 

Image Source: Zimbio

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