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Richard Griffiths has died
SaintSaint
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie): Oh how sad . A gifted, underrated actor. He was absolutely brilliant as Uncle Monty in Withtnail and I... he delivered the best quotes of the film ! Its regarded as a cult classic + a favourite among actors. He made that film - Richard Griffiths RIP xx I think Withnail and I was definitely Richard E Grants film hands down, it would not have been half the film without R.E.G's performance. I too recall Richard Griffiths from Pie in the Sky... [ more ]
Baz I loved him in Pie in the Sky. Very sad [ more ]
Former Member Oh how sad . A gifted, underrated actor. He was absolutely brilliant as Uncle Monty in Withtnail and I... he delivered the best quotes of the film! Its regarded as a cult classic + a favourite among actors. He made that film - Richard Griffiths RIP xx [ more ]
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Dentist
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Garage Joe I also had a gas induced nightmare of a time at the age of 9, I gave them a right good kicking. Since then it's been injections all the way. Just a scratch. However I am more frightened of dentists than anything else. [ more ]
Cinds Took me a long time to go back to the dentist after that little incident. Obviously I've changed dentists since then and the one I see now is brilliant so much so I travel to Penrith for check ups etc. [ more ]
Aimee I had 4 wisdom teeth out in hospital when I was 16, I looked like I had been in the boxing ring when I got home I've still got them they are massive. I had a back tooth pulled when I was pregnant without any pain relief, I was in agony and had blood all down my top cause the dentist couldn't get it out, I have a massive fear of them now [ more ]
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Amazement
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Moonie Originally Posted by Saint: I've tried to reach the end of a rainbow several times Did you know a round rainbow is possible to be produced? [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Saint: I've tried to reach the end of a rainbow several times You're just not trying hard enough then [ more ]
Saint I've tried to reach the end of a rainbow several times [ more ]
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You might like this................
Soozy WooSoozy Woo
Former Member Enjoyed that... so nostalgic Pretty much encapsulated my childhood + teens! [ more ]
Former Member Brilliant button moon and fingerbobs I got nicknamed Metal Mickey when I had my brace fitted [ more ]
Yogi19 Loved it, Soozy - and I'm old enough to remember all of it. Rawky, if I remember correctly, the videos never work for Soozy when she puts them in her OP. [ more ]
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Global internet has been slowed down in recent days affecting millions
El LoroEl Loro
Ensign Muf Originally Posted by El Loro: It's claimed that the Dutch website has retaliated by launching the biggest cyber attack around the world with the assistance of "criminal gangs" from Eastern Europe and Russia. Would appear that the "boogieman" comes from eastern Europe Hopefully the government will save us all [ more ]
Baz It is a bit scary when you think how quickly everything would grind to a halt [ more ]
Former Member Thanks El Loro... wow it makes you worry a bit. [ more ]
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New trial for Amanda Knox...
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~Sparkling Summer~ Poor Meredith [ more ]
Saint OT There was a piece i watched on American TV once - it was running a report about the Queen's visit. The commentator said the Queen was meeting state senator somebody and that, "The Senator did not bow ... as (and I quote) Americans bow to no one" [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Garage Joe: I don't think the US have a working extradition arrangement with anyone. Although when the boot's on the other foot ........... The US is notoriously loath to extradite its citizens anywhere. Will be interesting to see what happens regarding her book launch in a couple of weeks. It's tempting to suggest that the date was chosen for maximum publicity, but then again they may have just assumed everything would have been done... [ more ]
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The logic of a beer drinker!
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SazBomb 3 six packs a day? 18 cans a day, and he's being lectured on the cost [ more ]
Rawky-Roo Originally Posted by Garage Joe: It's not for me to determine. I'm sure someone with a greater knowledge of the social sciences than I will be along later to confirm that Maslow himself, suggested that Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll and Football are all that one's Brain and Body need. Replace football with Rugby and I'd agree with him.... but that doesn't include the super naughty drugs. [ more ]
Garage Joe I would have thought it rather uncomfortable. Though to be fair I'm not an expert. [ more ]
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Amusement
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Former Member There's just no answer Gone! [ more ]
Cosmopolitan It's not bad poured over ice and served with a straw [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by ~Cosmopolitan~: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by ~Cosmopolitan~: I am both amused and amazed at how long it takes me to type a reply, undo all the typo's, unscramble and put into a coherent sentence, delete and start again, before I finally hit 'submit'. I think my fingers have been possessed by an alien though I don't think it's an alien Rog has come up with the answer, Sprouty - that keyboard cleaning fluid is lethal stuff Yeah, but you're not sposed... [ more ]
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Honey Badgers
Rawky-RooRawky-Roo
Former Member Originally Posted by Cinds: ION, I've just showed Mr C the video of the honey badger and he says I can get one Just imagine! No one would mess with you [ more ]
Cinds ION, I've just showed Mr C the video of the honey badger and he says I can get one [ more ]
Cinds Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie): Originally Posted by kattymieoww: Tasmanian Devils have a bad rep they are very noisy etc,but nowhere near as bad as the honey badger.they are in fact an endangered species.There is a horrible cancer affecting them in the wild and many nursing mums are dying from it and their pups are left to starve. Yes - so sad it was on BBC1's Natures Miracle Babies. Its so virulent its frightening. Ahhh yes, that's where I saw it. I loved that show. [ more ]
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Advice needed
AimeeAimee
Dame_Ann_Average Originally Posted by pirate1111: Originally Posted by ~Cosmopolitan~: Yeah, it's silly stuff, idiotic behaviour...but not malice intended. Why the F this has got anything to do with the police is beyond me. agreed me also [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by ~Cosmopolitan~: I've not read any replies to your opening post, Aimee (no disrespect forum chums). Stuff like this makes me so fed up with the UK - and everywhere else in general.... Kids/people arse around meaning no harm. Yeah, it's silly stuff, idiotic behaviour...but not malice intended. Why the F this has got anything to do with the police is beyond me. Gawd almighty, it comes to something when a pot of sauce is the instigation of losing a place at Uni..! Aimee, I... [ more ]
pirate1111 Originally Posted by ~Cosmopolitan~: Yeah, it's silly stuff, idiotic behaviour...but not malice intended. Why the F this has got anything to do with the police is beyond me. agreed [ more ]
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Happy Birthday Katty
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Yogi19 Originally Posted by kattymieoww: Thanks again,today is sad day it would have been my late brothers birthday there was 2 days between our birthdays,he died nearly 7 years ago aged 53. my poor niece was only 18 when she lost him,she also lost her mum when she was two,she lived with me up till two weeks ago and great to say her and her fiance have now got their own place again.I will miss them and noisy bengal cat Hugo.At least jinks the budgie can fly free all day now. Katty. [ more ]
Garage Joe Re: Happy Birthday Katty [ more ]
kattymieoww Thanks again,today is sad day it would have been my late brothers birthday there was 2 days between our birthdays,he died nearly 7 years ago aged 53. my poor niece was only 18 when she lost him,she also lost her mum when she was two,she lived with me up till two weeks ago and great to say her and her fiance have now got their own place again.I will miss them and noisy bengal cat Hugo.At least jinks the budgie can fly free all day now. [ more ]
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Bernie Nolan
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liverbird Oh how sad, I like Bernie, she was the feisty one! I thought she had beat it [ more ]
Clumsycat bas****s hope karma bites them on their arses [ more ]
Former Member very sorry that she's losing her battle there really is no honour among thieves any more - they're just scum pure and simple [ more ]
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Happy big 40 Ducky :D
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Former Member Originally Posted by Ducky: THANK YOU EVERYONE! I am selflessly donating my huuuge birthday cookie for you all to share (nothing to do with being stuffed full of pizza, cupcakes and chocolate ) Cheers [ more ]
Videostar Happy Birthday Ducky, have a great day. [ more ]
Ducky THANK YOU EVERYONE! I am selflessly donating my huuuge birthday cookie for you all to share (nothing to do with being stuffed full of pizza, cupcakes and chocolate ) [ more ]
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I so, soooo
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Former Member Originally Posted by Sprout: This sprout is wilting [ more ]
Former Member This sprout is wilting [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by ~Sweet Summer~: ^ ROFL I wouldn't go there if I were you though Heheheh [ more ]
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Smoggie Translator
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Former Member Its fascinating how different words spring up from place to place . A man called John Pepper wrote the Ulster-English dictionary a few years ago. Supes's link reminded me of that [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Can't be bothered to read it all. Anyway most of it can be understood because it is all very similar to broad scots Pardon me for daring to start a thread with something that amused me! Oh, and some people don't understand broad scots either [ more ]
Former Member Oh and some are just general slang used all over. [ more ]
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A pause for thought
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Soozy Woo I just read that adoption story too ..........so sad - I can just imagine how and why she chose that child. How tragic [ more ]
Former Member Thanks for the link Xochi, the adoption regret story [ more ]
Former Member Really interesting and touching read thank you Xochi. Can't believe that man told his 8 year old about Santa though The mother of the adopted child with behavioural problems made stark reading. Suppose the bond was never there... unlike the other parents. [ more ]
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Do you ever doubt yourself?
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Xochi Originally Posted by Saint: Originally Posted by Xochiquetzal: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie): Surely everyone feels self doubt, sometimes? Except narcissists who think they're perfect and never make mistakes! Like Saint, for example? Poo head [ more ]
Saint Originally Posted by Saint: I don't think i've ever doubted myself That was ironic - not that Xoxyochoyoachy got it [ more ]
Saint Originally Posted by Xochiquetzal: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie): Surely everyone feels self doubt, sometimes? Except narcissists who think they're perfect and never make mistakes! Like Saint, for example? Poo head [ more ]
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Lies we are told
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Carnelian: "Cooking doesn't get tougher than this" Oh Yes, that is just one of the reasons I can't watch that programme. Let's stick him on a trawler in 60ft waves with a wok, clever and a bunch of veg. [ more ]
Carnelian "Cooking doesn't get tougher than this" [ more ]
Soozy Woo Originally Posted by Saint: Research suggests the equivalent of 567 children took up smoking each day in 2011. Why does it just "Suggest" ?? Don't they 'have' the figures?? MORE scare mongering that they CAN'T back up Well I know half a dozen [ more ]
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Coldest March weekend in 50 years
El LoroEl Loro
Carnelian Snowing in Norfolk but it's light, infrequent and melting as soon as it touches the ground. No chance of any of it settling. [ more ]
Aimee it's still snowing here, if it was thicker we really would be snowed in [ more ]
Soozy Woo Snow here in NE Lincs very Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr. This weekend last year my son ran a half marathon and it was a nightmare cos it was so unbelievably hot. [ more ]
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James Herbert has died
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Clumsycat i am absolutely gutted by this, read his last book Ash and it was amazing......gutted [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by Rexi: Haha, I just googled the gym scene, so that I could give Kaffs a full and frank answer, and this thred is on page one! Kaffers ... It's been a hundred years since I read it, but from memory the fog gets into the school gym, turns everyone psyco, garden shears ... Missing bits of body! bet you can find it on Youtube!! Sounds delightful [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by kattymieoww: http://spooky-reads.com/the-fog-by-james-herbert/ there ya go Kaffy. Thanks Katty ! [ more ]
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Happy Birthday Yogi
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Kaffs Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by KaffyBaffy: Yogi.. you're spinning this birthday out longer than the Queen did her jubilee.... It isn't my fault! My mum brought me up to say thank you to people when they wish you a Happy Birthday. I've always known you were well brought up [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by KaffyBaffy: Yogi.. you're spinning this birthday out longer than the Queen did her jubilee.... It isn't my fault! My mum brought me up to say thank you to people when they wish you a Happy Birthday. [ more ]
Kaffs Yogi.. you're spinning this birthday out longer than the Queen did her jubilee.... [ more ]
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Ooo - err.
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Yogi19 Love the video of the starling swarms and the music was lovely, too. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Xochiquetzal: I can! It's one of those amazing dusk starling swarms baz. Swirling over what looks like fenland in East Anglia. *nostalgia* The music is fab donks. Could you put it in the music thread pretty please? Eamily Barker does Nostalgia [ more ]
kattymieoww Hmm...the image is repeated more than several times in the video to fit the music.I'd rather watch an RSPB image..sorry. [ more ]
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Wrong way around and Forward
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El Loro Very clever [ more ]
Former Member A filmmaker has released an impressive short movie of himself walking backwards. Messe Kopp was filmed walking backwards through a Jerusalem street while throwing objects around and interacting with locals. The one-take film was then reversed to show Kopp magically collect champagne into a bottle and pick up objects behind him. Love it! [ more ]
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Eurovision....
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Yellow Rose For me this is what a real singer called Bonnie sounds like [ more ]
Yellow Rose Originally Posted by velvet donkey: That was a measured response Yella I can be measured at times, well I'm 5ft 5in but no need for any other measurements Many have tried tried to emulate Bonnie Rait's song "I Can't Make You Love Me" no one comes close to her version imo Brits taking part in Eurovision is a kiss of death [ more ]
Former Member That was a measured response Yella [ more ]
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Ed Balls.
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cologne 1 Originally Posted by Xochiquetzal: Originally Posted by cologne 1: He's better than Gidion. And that, right there, illustrates how we are stuck between a rock and a hard place Col! [ more ]
Xochi Originally Posted by cologne 1: He's better than Gidion. And that, right there, illustrates how we are stuck between a rock and a hard place Col! [ more ]
cologne 1 He's better than Gidion. [ more ]
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Corn Flakes
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Former Member Re: Corn Flakes [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by Garage Joe: I'm on m'phone so I can't see Kathy's bottom, "In our experience." Keep up everyone. I'm dead modern (comma) me. This one has legs. You only had to ask I was right btw. [ more ]
Ensign Muf We've[I've] adopted a mating pair of ducks at work and and I feed them ASDAs own cornflakes, "ducky crack" we call it cos the go mental for it I've got a pic somewhere [ more ]
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You can keep your Dame Judi..
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Videostar I met her with my gran a few years ago as shes my local MP, she was very short, shorter than I would have imagined. Thats my brush with fame. [ more ]
Videostar Originally Posted by squiggle: Once upon a time maybe, though I fear that time is looooong gone sorry to burst your bubble Dear god. [ more ]
Garage Joe Difficult one, old Labour or old Local. The other two can take a running jump. [ more ]
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My mum wants to buy my sis a car -new Golf GTI.
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: If the person giving the gift lives for more than 7 years after giving the gift, then there will be no tax to pay. Just what I was going to say. [ more ]
Former Member Thank you El. Gonna tell her to go for it. Appreciated. [ more ]
El Loro Velvet, the gift will be regarded as a PET (potentially exempt transfer). This from the HMRC website (The taxt in bold font is the most relevant) Any gifts your mother make to individuals will be exempt from Inheritance Tax as long as she lives for seven years after making the gift . These sorts of gifts are known as 'Potentially Exempt Transfers' (PETs). However if she gives an asset away at any time, but keep an interest in it - for example she gives her house away but continue to live in... [ more ]
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Corrie's Ken Barlow's latest claim.
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SazBomb Originally Posted by Videostar: Glenn Hoddle lost his England managers job for saying something similar (the past lives bit), should Bill Roache get his character killed off from Corrie? If anything what he said was far worse than Hoddle's remarks all those years ago. Chuck him in the Rovers fire [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by moonie: Originally Posted by Yogi19: According to BBC news, he has now apologised profusely. An apology doesn't change his views though does it? Wonder what his comments would be if it was one of his own that was abused ?? I found him odd after he took the press to court because someone said Ken Barlow was boring [ more ]
cologne 1 I will NEVER understand why ppl have to hang their raison d'etre (sp) on a belief. Just live your life. [ more ]
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Bedtime Live!
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Xochi Originally Posted by Aimee: Originally Posted by Xochiquetzal: Originally Posted by Aimee: I know I shouldn't laugh but those twins Agreed Aims. They've been the comedy value on an otherwise grim hour's viewing! I've got a photo of my daughter asleep on top of a chest of drawers Awww! Bless lil Aims when she really was lil. But sorry to read about her friend... horrendous for her family and you all too. [ more ]
Aimee Originally Posted by Xochiquetzal: Originally Posted by Aimee: I know I shouldn't laugh but those twins Agreed Aims. They've been the comedy value on an otherwise grim hour's viewing! I've got a photo of my daughter asleep on top of a chest of drawers [ more ]
Aimee Originally Posted by erinp: this show sounds like The House of Tiny Tearaways with Dr Tanya Byron . cheers for that, I've been trying to remember the name of that program all night [ more ]
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Yet more tech advice needed please.
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Xochi Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Supes: Xochi, before doing anything more complicated, try just updating your software, (click on apple top left for drop down,) and also making sure you have the latest version of Adobe Flash player and that all old versions are deleted.That worked for me Yep, go for the "check updates" first. Although my iMac checks and alerts me to updates automatically. Did you try it? Thanks Soops and Flasher . Yep, I did try that... [ more ]
Moonie Originally Posted by Saint: I have no idea. Thank you - and good night x ^^^ and me [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Supes: Xochi, before doing anything more complicated, try just updating your software, (click on apple top left for drop down,) and also making sure you have the latest version of Adobe Flash player and that all old versions are deleted.That worked for me Yep, go for the "check updates" first. Although my iMac checks and alerts me to updates automatically. Did you try it? [ more ]
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Bill Roach - the abused deserved it
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Former Member Sign up to Stanley Gibbons. The bampot investments they try and flog you Seeing is truly not believing. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Saint: God i have first day covers from when i was a kid. Should Ebay them one day. The closest you'll get is a phosphorous halfpenny [ more ]
Saint Now i'm gonna HAVE to eat one of those while smerkin me pipe pet [ more ]
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Papers seek legal advice on watchdog
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Former Member They make me sick. [ more ]
Garage Joe The most important point is that laws are already in place and the press have ridden straight through them. The authorities only seem to prosecute after a lot of arm twisting. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: am sure I heard they don't have to sign up to the charter if they don't want to. . so any law made to back the charter up is irrelevant to those who don't sign up to it... so it was a complete waste of time really Indeed, good point [ more ]
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