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bama dave
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New service on lake
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8/7/2009 9:09:47 AM
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I would like to introduce myself on the forum. My name is Dave Smith and I own Spider Be Gone Systems of Central Alabama. I install an automatic spray system that kills all flying and crawling insects. I live on Logan Martin lake and have been installing the systems for 5 years here. You may have seen my new ad on the home page and the forum page, it's the only animated ad. Click on the ad or the listing to go to my web site. Have a Spider Be Gone System installed on your house and dock and start enjoying your house like you never have before.
I am growing the company to cover Lake Martin as I have been focusing on Logan Martin. All of my customers here LOVE the system as it eliminates those nasty spiders, spider webs, and spider droppings. Everyone of you know what I'm talking about, those black spots on you boat seats, dock, house windows, siding, where ever you look, you see signs of spiders. But this system works on all other insects as well. If it flies or crawls, the system will take care of it.
Before I started advertising on Lakes Online, I never went to the home page to look at the companies that advertise their services but do now on a regular basis. Support those companies as they are the ones that help give you this forum. Also, I welcome any input you may have to help me get the word out about my company.
You can contact me at the following:
Phone 205-296-8340
email SpiderBeGone@mindspring.com
Web Site www.spiderbegone.com
Thanks, Dave Smith
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| Name: |
PikeSki
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Sittin back
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8/7/2009 11:15:10 AM
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and watching. Want to see what happens to this post.
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| Name: |
Samdog
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Sittin back
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8/7/2009 11:19:00 AM
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Me too. While you are waiting should I solicit business from you for my services?
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| Name: |
lamont
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Ruh Ro......
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8/7/2009 11:59:56 AM
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Have made my feelings known on this before. No further comment needed.
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| Name: |
DSCR
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New service on lake
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8/7/2009 12:20:54 PM
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I fail to see an automatic problem with a new advertiser making a tasteful, introductory post. I have now looked at his ad that I might have over looked otherwise. I like bugs and would probably never utilize his system, but it is an interesting concept
If he makes the mistake of others' before and in his excitement posts too much, then we will all let him know. Hopefully, before he alienates reasonable folks.
If he is smart, he will stop with that introduction and let it stand on it's own. A brief introduction and done.
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| Name: |
DSCR
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In addition....
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8/7/2009 12:30:39 PM
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This could be avoided if there were a "vendor post 1ntroductory" area (Hey Bruce, need another project?) Otherwise, how is someone new to the forum going to know the official or un-official etiquette.
It there an area like that and I missed it? I donno.
Anyway, everything will _iss off someone. How is a new advertiser or member to know? I keep telling my wife and daughters that I can't read their minds either.
Anyway, the guy is seeing your responses and has no idea what he has done wrong or how to respond, and probably wondering why he spent his money to advertise here.
I have total empathy for his position. He needs education not a stick shoved in his eye.
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crappyattitude
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I, for one.....
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8/7/2009 12:38:14 PM
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agree with you on this subject. I see nothing wrong with one preemptive post. Now, if it becomes a regular thing that would tend to get a different reception from me.
Crappy :)
(just outside of Nashville)
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| Name: |
wix
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| Subject: |
DSCR...bugs
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8/7/2009 1:22:08 PM
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I've got about 4,000 different kinds of spiders available for your immediate loving. Please call to arrange for pickup (catching). LOL
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| Name: |
DSCR
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| Subject: |
DSCR...bugs
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8/7/2009 1:39:39 PM
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LOL.....Thank You, Wix! That is a very kind offer! I will let you know when I can be there after emptying a few Mason Jars and find the lids.
Actually, my bugs and the things that eat them seem to have reached a nice balance. The number of bugs seems constant and not growing, and the birds and lizards seem to be in a happy state. If I brought in more bugs, I would either have to increase the predator population or call Bama Dave. Either way, that is more trouble and expense than just leaving the existing equilibrium in place. Thus, I have to turn down your very kind offer.
You know, this predator/food supply cycle works in every phase of life. Maybe we can think of other application that might need either the food supply or predator level prematurely adjusted.
Any thoughts? I think I will do an off-topic thread to pick this up there.
Wix, thanks again for the offer!
(;-)>
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| Name: |
CAT BOAT
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| Subject: |
New service on lake
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8/7/2009 1:41:04 PM
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Ha Ha..... Made ya look ;)
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| Name: |
BigFoot
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New service on lake
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8/7/2009 2:23:49 PM
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..dadgum it...can't keep my mouth shut here...just basically don't believe in eliminating ALL bugs--flying or crawling...I could let you slide for zapping a few mosquitos electronically but spraying poisonous material into the air to indiscriminately
eliminate insects is WRONG!! What happens on up the food chain with such a system....would not want to be a bluebird in these times!
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| Name: |
GoneFishin
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New service on lake
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8/7/2009 2:32:58 PM
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I have been quite critical of advertisers in the past who are not PAID advertisers and supporters of the forum. Personally, I think a paid advertiser should be entitled to an intial post describing their business.
I would also second a special thread titled Advertisers that Bruce limits to PAID who support the forum. He can give each a special unique number that they enter to post. They can post specials, discounts for Forum members, etc.
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| Name: |
wix
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lizards don't eat spiders
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8/7/2009 2:35:38 PM
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Nothing eats spiders. I've got at least two lizards/sq ft, they're all fat and happy and seem to get along fine with the spiders. Only way I've found to kill spiders is hunt at night. I take a can of that 20ft wasp killer and a flash light and shoot 'em when they're in the center of the web.
Hate to walk into a big, unseen web while I'm huntin'; then I turn into the hunted.
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You are kinda right.... not much eats spiders... but my cat kills them regularly... she seems to like getting them....
Crappy : )
(just outside of Nashville)
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| Name: |
Rooster
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New service on lake
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8/7/2009 3:24:25 PM
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Totally agree-
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| Name: |
Geno
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New service on lake - flag tag
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8/7/2009 3:25:07 PM
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Hey too whom it may concern. Redirect to the sites webmaster. By accident I clicked on the FLAG that may become a disservice to the gentlemens business. I meant no harm. Geno
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bama dave
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New service on lake
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8/7/2009 3:29:24 PM
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I apologize for upsetting folks here. Maybe I should have read the rules a little closer before introducing myself. I truly felt since I have paid several hundred dollars to advertise here, it would not be a problem introducing myself one time. I visit Lakes Online several times a day, on Logan Martin Lake forum, which part of this forum shares, to keep up with happenings on my lake.B
I only posted the introduction to help steer someone to the business section on the home page. I am guilty of coming straight to the forum page instead of going to the home page first. I didn't know what I'd been missing by going directly to the forums, after all, that's where the good stuff is. But it is the advertisers here that make this forum free to enjoy.
I did get a cold shoulder a first and the realized some get their feathers ruffled pretty easily. I promise nobody here will ever see another post from me regarding my business. Again, I apologize sincerely. Dave
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| Name: |
wix
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| Subject: |
Wix...
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8/7/2009 3:36:45 PM
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Whoa. Think I'd rather have spiders. Might sprain my ankle stomping a cat. Not crazy about cats; too independent.
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| Name: |
DSCR
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lizards don't eat spiders
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8/7/2009 4:34:37 PM
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Ok, gauntlet observed and accepted.
For you reading pleasure. (I dont mean to hurt your business, BamaDave!)
http://goodbugpage.com/wonderful_wasps4.htm
http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/lizards/60229-do-lizards-hunt-eat-spiders.html
http://www.biocity.edu.au/content/view/95/61/
http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/ecoview/Eco13.htm (Even though this is from UGA)
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Reptiles-704/lizard-eating-spiders.htm
Tag......You're IT........Google is my friend
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| Name: |
DSCR
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New service on lake
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8/7/2009 4:46:10 PM
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Bama Dave, welcome to Lake Martin forum and thank you for being willing to spend some of your valuable advertising budget to support this forum, which then enables us users of the forum to enjoy it for free.
Again, thank you!
I am sure there are PLENTY of folks around this lake that hate spiders and bugs and will want to use your services. The system looks very cool, BTW.
I have friends on Logan Martin and I sure hope this initial exposure to us here will not discourage you from expanding your business here, as well.
I wish you wisdom and good fortune with your business.
Now, when are you gonna come down, grill out, drink some refreshment and visit? We gots lots of opportunity for you to come join the party!
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| Name: |
DSCR
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Cats eat spiders
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8/7/2009 4:53:38 PM
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Ha, made you look too! Admit it Steve! You Looked!
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| Name: |
bama dave
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New service on lake - flag tag
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8/7/2009 5:07:30 PM
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DSCR, Thank you for the kind words sir. I plan on spending alot of time on your lake soon. If you ever come to Logan Martin, be sure to let me know. I'd like to share a cold one sometimes. Dave
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| Name: |
wix
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| Subject: |
OK, then
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8/7/2009 5:49:24 PM
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my da mn lizards don't eat my spiders. And I think maybe you and I both have way too much time on our hands. Have a great weekend.
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| Name: |
DSCR
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OK, then
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8/7/2009 5:51:35 PM
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Amen, brotha! A good weekend to you too!
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| Name: |
wix
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| Subject: |
bama dave,
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8/7/2009 5:54:03 PM
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when you come down here, you might want to change your handle to "auburn dave", might sell more.
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| Name: |
bama dave
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bama dave,
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8/7/2009 6:58:56 PM
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lol,Considering I have a daughter that is a senior there, maybe I should change my name. Lee Corso put the name on bamadave on me 17 years ago. My real job is the video engineer for ESPN's College GameDay Show. If anyone goes to a game where Gameday is, find the set and ask any of the crew for bamadave and I'll give you the nickel tour. 4 weeks and I'll be in Atlanta for our opening show, Alabama vs Virginia Tech.
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ColoradoTiger
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bama dave,
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8/7/2009 7:51:03 PM
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Welcome to Lake Martin! I hope your business does great! How does your product work on roaches? I can handle spiders.....but roaches give me the willies!
I love watching Game Day too, especially when Auburn is on. I hope you have lots of fun this football season. Be sure to tell Lee Corso.......WAR EAGLE!
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BigFoot
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bama dave,
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8/7/2009 8:27:28 PM
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Hello Bama Dave....I am a huge fan of GameDay....You're all right with me man....good luck to you!! ...it's now every bug for himself...
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| Name: |
bama dave
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bama dave,
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8/7/2009 11:08:06 PM
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Thank you Bigfoot.
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| Name: |
DSCR
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New service on lake - flag tag
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8/7/2009 11:36:52 PM
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It would be my pleasure, Dave. Please let me know when you will be down to LM, as well. I would like to hear more about your business. Any new technology or presentation of it, interests me greatly.
Philip
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crappyattitude
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Thank goodness....
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8/7/2009 11:50:44 PM
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This cat acts more like a dog than a cat. The cat is my 9 year daughter's, so, getting rid of it is pretty much out the window. (and I don't mean car window : ) )
Crappy : )
(just outside of Nashville)
(but will be in Montgomery tomorrow)
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| Name: |
BigFoot
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New service on lake
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8/8/2009 11:27:44 AM
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Since making my mis-informed judgment previously in this post, I have learned more and support Dave fully. I do agree that we should support our advertisers here since they pick up the tab. Good luck, Dave, in this endeavor and keep up the good work on Gameday!!
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| Name: |
CAT BOAT
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Cats eat spiders
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8/8/2009 1:23:44 PM
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Yes, I did.
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| Name: |
bama dave
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New service on lake
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8/8/2009 8:31:31 PM
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Thank you guys, it really means a lot to me to have the support I have found here. I appreciate the reconsideration of me and the business. You all have restored my faith in Southern Hospitality.
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| Name: |
willallie
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bama dave,
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8/9/2009 12:02:39 AM
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...and once you tell everyone you are connected with ESPN/GameDay..everyone wants to do business with you. I don't care. I agree there should be a forum for advertisers. On the the "Lake Martin Topics" an advertiser could say "check me out"...nothing more.
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