Be sure to show up and hang out with the team, get a limited edition
West49xRockstar/Suzuki tee signed by your favorite rider. All new
posters will be available as well. For those of you in Barrie and
area, don't miss out on the brand new Compound Ride Shop that is
opening up a few doors down from the West 49, it's going to be
amazing. Check out Tyler's SX winning ride on display as well. Below
are the details for what will make for a worthwhile visit to meet some
of the Canadian MX elite. Where: Barrie ON, The Compound Ride Shop (Brand New!) in Georgian Mall
Date: Wednesday August 12th, 2009
Time: 5 pm
Who will be there: Tyler Medaglia, Jocelyn Killough and Kyle Keast
will sign the new posters and their ltd. edition tees. Where: Kitchener ON, West 49 Store in Fairview Park Mall
Date: Friday, August 14th, 2009
Time: 2 pm
Who will be there: Tyler Medaglia, Jocelyn Killough and Kyle Keast
will sign the new posters and their ltd. edition tees and hats.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Ontario Federation of Trail Riders - NTC GRANTS APPROVED!!! Canada's Economic Action Plan Funds Over 500 Recreational Trail Projects
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The Nova Scotia Off Road Rider Association has donated $2,500 to the 2009 Motocross of Nations Team and has provided additional funds to assist with the preparation of team member Mitch Cooke’s bike.
Mitch is from Brookfield, NS and will contest the Open class category.
Local riders and motocross supporters Scott Josey and Paul Wambolt were the driving forces behind these donations.
Marilynn Bastedo, CMA/CEO comments: “It is always a struggle to find the funding to cover the costs of these international team projects and on behalf of the riders, Tyler Medaglia, Dean Wilson, Mitch Cooke, Team Manager Carl Bastedo and his assistant Andre Laurin, we thank and congratulate everyone involved in this fine demonstration of support for Team Canada 2009”.
The 63rd Motocross of Nations, FIM World Championship for national teams takes place in Franciacorta, Brescia, Italy on October 3rd and 4th.
Donations can be sent to Motocross of Nations Fund, 622794 Moto Park Rd, Chatsworth, On NOH 1GO
Local riders and motocross supporters Scott Josey and Paul Wambolt were the driving forces behind these donations.
Marilynn Bastedo, CMA/CEO comments: “It is always a struggle to find the funding to cover the costs of these international team projects and on behalf of the riders, Tyler Medaglia, Dean Wilson, Mitch Cooke, Team Manager Carl Bastedo and his assistant Andre Laurin, we thank and congratulate everyone involved in this fine demonstration of support for Team Canada 2009”.
The 63rd Motocross of Nations, FIM World Championship for national teams takes place in Franciacorta, Brescia, Italy on October 3rd and 4th.
Donations can be sent to Motocross of Nations Fund, 622794 Moto Park Rd, Chatsworth, On NOH 1GO
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Ride all August at the Dunes
Mid-Summer Update from the Dunes.....July 29, 2009.....
It's now our 5th. consecutive year and Gopher Dunes has had the privilege of hosting 'Round 5' of the 2009 CMRC Monster Energy Pro National Motocross Races on July 19th. And for all of those in attendance, whether it was to spectate or participate, they will all agree to what a spectacular show that had unfolded; plus we finally had ideal race weather to compliment "the best show in the dirt"!!!
To get a sneak photo preview go to: http://www.mxpmag.com/index.php?option=com_rsgallery2&gid=99
or check out the fabulous photo gallery of Paul E. Turton from Wainfleet, ON: http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=923540
and find even more pic's and commentary from Bigwave's 'Gopher Dunes National' Photo Report on the MXForum:
Now we're all anxious to see the televised version of Round 5 of the 2009 CMRC Monster Energy Motocross Nationals which will be broadcast on Rogers SportsNet on the following dates & times:
East - Saturday, August 15: 3 - 4pm / Wednesday, August 19: 1 - 2pm
Ontario - Saturday, August 15: 1 - 2pm / Wednesday, August 19: 1 - 2pm
West - Saturday, August 15: 10:30 - 11:30am / Monday, August 17: 7 - 8pm
Pacific - Saturday, August 15: 12noon - 1pm / Thursday, August 20: 1 - 2pm
Tune in and watch the high-flyin' action on Rogers SportsNet!
Now for those of you more interested in viewing how things unfolded at the 4x4 Summer MudFest hosted at the Dunes on June 28th. -- you can find a collection of at least a dozen video clips posted on www.youtube.com and search for Gopher Dunes Mudfest Summer 2009.
All the full day Group Training Sessions have now wrapped up at the Dunes, but we are still scheduling in lots of summer training for private or semi-private and even family group sessions. This consists of anything from first-time beginner dirt bike and ATV enthusiasts just interested in learning the basics and safety aspects of off-roading; to advanced levels for those racers wanting to improve on their motocross and quad racing skills. Private training is offered mid-week only and a few days notice is required to confirm a time slot with an instructor. Bike and ATV rentals are also available, but with it comes a mandatory minimum of one hour basic safety and riding instruction. Once trained, the rider can then rent the same bike or quad for additional hours throughout the season on an hourly basis, midweek only. For more details contact Barb at info@gopherdunes.com or call 519-842-2781.
Leisure Riding in August at Gopher Dunes:
Thur. July 30 & Fri. July 31 -- 11am to 1/2 hour before dusk
Sat. August 1 & Sun. August 2 -- 11am to 6pm
Civic Holiday Monday, August 3 -- 11am to 7pm (weekend rate applies)
Tues. August 4 -- 4pm to 1/2 hour before dusk
Wed. August 5 thru Fri. Aug. 7 -- 11am to 1/2 hour before dusk
Saturday, August 8 -- 11am to 6pm
Sunday, August 9 -- 11am to 7pm
Monday, August 10 -- 4pm to 1/2 hour before dusk
Tues. August 11 thru Fri. August 14 -- 11am to 1/2 hour before dusk
Saturday, August 15 -- 11am to 6pm
Sunday, August 16 -- 11am to 7pm
Monday, August 17 -- 4pm to 1/2 hour before dusk
Tue. August 18 thru Fri. August 21 -- 11am to 1/2 hour before dusk
Saturday, August 22 -- 11am to 6pm
Sunday, August 23 -- 11am to 7pm
Monday, August 24 -- 4pm to 1/2 hour before dusk
Tues. August 25 thru Fri. August 28 -- 11am to 1/2 hour before dusk
Saturday, August 29 -- 11am to 6pm
Sunday, August 30 -- 11am to 7pm
Monday, August 31 -- 4pm to 1/2 hour before dusk
Fees for practice riding: $20 per rider midweek
$25 per rider weekend
Camping is allowed at a fee of $10 per vehicle and the campers must
notify us at time of sign-in that they plan to stay overnight. Camping
rules apply, as per our website. Facilities are limited to portable
johnny-on-the-spots; there are no hydro or water hook-ups.
With the tremendous amounts of rain we've been having over the last
few weeks, the track conditions remain ideal, and instead of regularly
turning on the irrigation guns to water the tracks, the skies upon up
and do the job for us!
Thus with a liberally watered sand track, comes a well-saturated trail
system which is ideal for those seeking the mud!
That should wrap it up now for the month of August. Lots more event action will be happening in September & October!!
Please forward your comments to our website....submit your pictures to our Photo Gallery....send us your 'buy & sell' ads to
post on our RaceBook Link....we love to hear from our enthusiasts!!
Enjoy your summer, stay safe, play fun & hope you'll have a chance or two to make it down to the Dunes!!
Quote for the day: "Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about."
Jean-Sébastien Roy Named Technical Director of the Supermotocross EN35)
Montréal, July 29, 2009 - The organizers of the 32nd edition of the Montréal Supermotocross, presented by Coors Lights and Parts Canada, are pleased to announce that Jean-Sébastien Roy, the great Canadian Motocross Champion and most recent winner of the fall classic, has been named Technical Director for the 2009 event. In his new role, one of JSR duty will be to design the MX and Quad courses for the Saturday October 3 extravaganza at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. Roy will be working alongside Maxime Sylvestre, a renowned Quebec expert in motocross track design.
"We could not have picked a better man for the job," said Pierre Corbeil, promoter for the event. "Jean-Sébastien understands the sport, is aware of the drivers expectations, and also knows what pleases the crowd. Asking him to map out the different courses at the Olympic Stadium is a bit like asking him to overhaul his transporter. He knows every nooks and cranny. With the background acquired while running in Canada, the United States and Europe and the experience designing many types of courses at his home track over the years, we are certain that the layout of the different tracks will be most challenging to the riders at the upcoming Montreal event."
The new Technical Director of the Montreal Supermotocross has had a long and illustrious journey over the past 20 years. Highlights of his professional career include 29 wins and five Canadian motocross championships. Roy also made it twice to the World Finals held in Europe. Jean-Sébastien Roy has competed 15 times at the Olympic Stadium, winning five grand finales, and finishing nine times on the podium. Last year, in his final salute to his Montreal fans and ultimate professional race, he won the MX1 class even though he almost did not make it, as he had to win the last-chance heat race to secure an entry for the grand finale.
"I am happy to be part of the Montreal Supermotocross team. I consider them a part of my family," said Jean-Sébastien Roy. "I have been associated with this event for a long time, an event where I have lived the best moments of my career. I hope to be part of the team for a long time to come. This is a new challenge that I am eager to accept. In the upcoming weeks, I will take great pleasure in promoting the Supermotocross, and to talk with enthusiasm about the design of the new tracks."
The Montreal Supermotocross is one of the most popular events of the year presented at the Olympic Stadium, drawing more than 50,000 fans from Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and the bordering states of the USA. More than 150 riders from Canada, the United States, and Europe will participate in this year's competition.
The best seats in the house, as well as all reserved seating, will go on sale Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Tickets can be ordered online at Admission (www.admission.com or by calling (514) 790-1245 or 1 800 361-4597). Ticket prices range from $10.00, $19.00, and $28.00 to $37.50 for the best seats in the house. Tickets will also be available at participating motorcycle dealers from all regions of Quebec. The list will be published shortly. Go online at www.montrealmotocross.com to learn more about the Montreal Supermotocross.
"We could not have picked a better man for the job," said Pierre Corbeil, promoter for the event. "Jean-Sébastien understands the sport, is aware of the drivers expectations, and also knows what pleases the crowd. Asking him to map out the different courses at the Olympic Stadium is a bit like asking him to overhaul his transporter. He knows every nooks and cranny. With the background acquired while running in Canada, the United States and Europe and the experience designing many types of courses at his home track over the years, we are certain that the layout of the different tracks will be most challenging to the riders at the upcoming Montreal event."
The new Technical Director of the Montreal Supermotocross has had a long and illustrious journey over the past 20 years. Highlights of his professional career include 29 wins and five Canadian motocross championships. Roy also made it twice to the World Finals held in Europe. Jean-Sébastien Roy has competed 15 times at the Olympic Stadium, winning five grand finales, and finishing nine times on the podium. Last year, in his final salute to his Montreal fans and ultimate professional race, he won the MX1 class even though he almost did not make it, as he had to win the last-chance heat race to secure an entry for the grand finale.
"I am happy to be part of the Montreal Supermotocross team. I consider them a part of my family," said Jean-Sébastien Roy. "I have been associated with this event for a long time, an event where I have lived the best moments of my career. I hope to be part of the team for a long time to come. This is a new challenge that I am eager to accept. In the upcoming weeks, I will take great pleasure in promoting the Supermotocross, and to talk with enthusiasm about the design of the new tracks."
The Montreal Supermotocross is one of the most popular events of the year presented at the Olympic Stadium, drawing more than 50,000 fans from Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and the bordering states of the USA. More than 150 riders from Canada, the United States, and Europe will participate in this year's competition.
The best seats in the house, as well as all reserved seating, will go on sale Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Tickets can be ordered online at Admission (www.admission.com or by calling (514) 790-1245 or 1 800 361-4597). Ticket prices range from $10.00, $19.00, and $28.00 to $37.50 for the best seats in the house. Tickets will also be available at participating motorcycle dealers from all regions of Quebec. The list will be published shortly. Go online at www.montrealmotocross.com to learn more about the Montreal Supermotocross.
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Jean-Sébastien Roy's final salute to the Montreal crowd after winning the 2008 MX1 grand finale.
Photo credit: Flagworld.com The photo is a courtesy of Flagworld.com, and is copyright-free for the media.
Terreblanche is looking forward to this coming weekend's GP of Limburg with a fair measure of anticipation.
| TERREBLANCHE RARING TO GO AT GP OF LIMBURG 29 JULY 2009 Shannon Terreblanche has completed countless training laps during his European sojourn, but it would be fair to say that far and away the most of these laps were clicked off in the deep sands of Lommel in Belgium. It is there fore no wonder that the South African is looking forward to this coming weekend's GP of Limburg at the selfsame venue with a fair measure of anticipation. Shanter's final race preparation for the Belgian event involved an outing to the fifth round of the ADAC MX masters series in Tensfeld, Germany. The terrain at Tensfeld is rough and sandy, which should under normal circumstances have played right into his hands, but fortune did not favour the Sturm Kawasaki rider on the weekend, and he was unable to turn this to his advantage. Despite being totally unfamiliar with the track, Shanter started his race weekend of well. In a quality field, which most notably included the factory Suzuki pairing of Ken de Dycker and Steve Ramon, he qualified sixth fastest, one of his best ever qualifying results in the series. He barged his way straight into a top 10 position at the start of race 1 on Sunday, and for the first few laps raised quite a number of eyebrows with his ride, forging ever forward. After a few laps, though, he started slowing markedly, and it was clear that something was amiss. ALthough he was clearly experiencing difficulties, he kept plugging away, and finally crossed the line in 14th position. Back in the pits, Shannon revealed that the bike was spluttering intermittently, and at unpredictable intervals. This led t him being fearful of committing to some of the bigger jumps on the track, lest the bike lost power at a critical moment, which held every possibility of depositing him on his conk - not a prospect to relish. The problem was traced to the fuel injection system on the bike which had, on a few occasions during the season, provided the team mechanics with some cause to vent their spleens, and without the benefit of a full replacement system in the spares kit, they did as best they could to rebuild the system by borrowing from the spare bike. A worse start in race 2 gave Shannon a bit of work, and again he charged into the top 10 like a man on a mission. It was not long, though, before the problems resurfaced. If anything, the symptoms were now worse, and in the interests of safety, he retired from the race. He was naturally bitterly disappointed at not having been able to prove his mettle on a surface that suits him, and the nineteenth overall on the day did not give him much reason for cheer either. The only ray of light is that, despite his problems, he had still collected enough points in the first race to advance a few positions to 21st in the championship standings. The team have gone all out to resolve the technical problems once and for all, and the anticipation is high that the South African will have a trouble-free GP on his "home" track in Belgium.
SHANTER AND CHAMPIONSHIP LEADER TONI CAIROLI CHECKING OUT THE LAY OF THE LAND (Pic - Erbinspicjers)
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The heat is on as the season starts winding down as the tour heads to Riverglade MX Park in Moncton, NB, for Round 7 on Sunday, August 2nd
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Monster Energy Motocross Nationals -- Riverglade Preview.doc (313 KB) With only three rounds left on the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals schedule, the heat is on in both the MX1 and MX2 classes as the tour heads to Riverglade MX Park in Moncton, NB, for Round 7 on Sunday, August 2nd.
Last weekend’s mudfest at Ste-Thècle proved to be a real shake-up in the results, especially where the frontrunners in both title chases are concerned. The fact that the second motos were cancelled for both classes, and that the running time of first MX1 moto was cut in half, dramatically changed the outcome in the points chase. Be sure to watch Monster Energy's Motovision at www.mxpmag.com for a video recap of the day's racing.
Josh Coppins gives the new YZF250F a work out in Berghem
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Ontario Federation of Trail Riders - Long Weekend Plans Ganny to Gooderham (and back ...) August 1 & 2, 2009
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Blood Donor Clinic July 29th 2 pm – 8 pm. Blyth Community Centre
Call 1-888-2DONATE to book an appointment – Walk ins welcome!
As you may already know, on July 29th between the hours of 2:00PM and
8:00PM, the community of Blyth will be making history.
For the first time ever, our community will be the site of a Canadian
Blood Services blood donor clinic.
Due to the size of the community, Blyth has traditionally been
overlooked in efforts to find blood to be used for such things as
cancer treatments, treatment of automobile accident victims and for
those undergoing heart surgery. After more than a year of trying, the
Blyth Masonic Lodge and a number of other community partners, have
convinced Canadian Blood Services to ignore the size of our town, and
to focus on the size of our collective heart.
I have been a part of this community for my entire life and I believe
that we can make a serious contribution to this effort. If you have
been touched by any of the ailments that I have mentioned - or know
someone who has - then you have even more cause to donate or to
volunteer your time at this blood drive.
It takes about an hour to make a donation but that donation can save
up to three lives. Our target is 110 donors at the clinic on the
29th. With that in mind, I would like to ask each and every person
who reads this letter to roll up their sleeve and give.
Let's show everyone that our collective heart is far larger than
expected; let's show that neighbour-helping-neighbour attitude that is
so important to us; and, most importantly, let's help save hundreds of
lives.
Please call 1-888-236-6283 and book your time to donate.
Greg McClinchey
As you may already know, on July 29th between the hours of 2:00PM and
8:00PM, the community of Blyth will be making history.
For the first time ever, our community will be the site of a Canadian
Blood Services blood donor clinic.
Due to the size of the community, Blyth has traditionally been
overlooked in efforts to find blood to be used for such things as
cancer treatments, treatment of automobile accident victims and for
those undergoing heart surgery. After more than a year of trying, the
Blyth Masonic Lodge and a number of other community partners, have
convinced Canadian Blood Services to ignore the size of our town, and
to focus on the size of our collective heart.
I have been a part of this community for my entire life and I believe
that we can make a serious contribution to this effort. If you have
been touched by any of the ailments that I have mentioned - or know
someone who has - then you have even more cause to donate or to
volunteer your time at this blood drive.
It takes about an hour to make a donation but that donation can save
up to three lives. Our target is 110 donors at the clinic on the
29th. With that in mind, I would like to ask each and every person
who reads this letter to roll up their sleeve and give.
Let's show everyone that our collective heart is far larger than
expected; let's show that neighbour-helping-neighbour attitude that is
so important to us; and, most importantly, let's help save hundreds of
lives.
Please call 1-888-236-6283 and book your time to donate.
Greg McClinchey
KTM Canada Weekly Race Report July 28, 2009
Please consult the attached KTM Canada Weekly Race Report to get a
complete review of last weekend’s KTM racing activities in North
America. CMRC MX Pro National, FMSQ Enduro-Cross Series, US Motocross
Series etc…You will know everything about our latest racing successes!
Monster Energy Motovision Round 6, the best internet TV show is online
Monster Energy Motovision Round 6, the best internet TV show is online
at www.mxpmag.com
Click on banner at the top of the page
Enjoy
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Editor MXP Magazine
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Enjoy
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Rain and mud main competition at Ste-Thecle - Round 6 of the CMRC Nationals
Rain and mud main competition at Ste-Thecle
Round 6 of the CMRC Nationals in Ste-Thecle, QC turned out to be a worst case scenario, with heavy rains turning the track into a mud bog and forcing cancellation of the MX1 qualifiers and both the second MX2 and MX1 motos.
In the MX1 class, the top 10 were seeded based on their current points standings, with the rest receiving their gate pick by lottery. By the time the first MX1 moto finally got out of the gate – after a lengthy delay for track maintenance – officials had already decided to shorten the race to 15 minutes plus two laps.
Bayfield Antique Fair - 24 Years of the Ultimate in Recycling August 7-9, 2009
For Release
July 27,2009
Bayfield Antique Fair-24 Years of the Ultimate in Recycling
August 7-9, 2009
Bayfield Community Centre at 4 Jane St.
BAYFIELD ANTIQUE FAIR – 24 YEARS of the ULTIMATE in RECYCLING
The Bayfield Antique Fair is set to open its doors for the 24th season at the Bayfield Community centre on August the 7th 2009
The heritage village of Bayfield, located on the shores of Lake Huron, is the quintessential venue for an antique fair sponsored by Trinity Anglican Church.
Over 30 professional antique dealers from across Ontario bring an impressive array of quality antiques and collectibles including: Canadian furniture
books, porcelain,ironstone,silver, estate jewellery and antique toys-in short, something for everyone and every pocket book.
The Gala Evening Opening Celebration is Friday August 7, from 7p.m.-9p.m. The festive evening INCLUDES fabulous refreshments and live music preformed
By Cactus Jam. Guests can meet the dealers, chat, browse, and buy a unique item for their collection. TICKETS are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door.
On Saturday August 8th from 10a.m.-5p.m. ADMISSION $5.00 On Sunday August 9th from 10 a.m.- 4p.m. ADMISSION $5.00
On Saturday and Sunday the cafe offers sandwiches, hot and cold beverages, and delicious homemade sweets.
The dealers love the show and bring beautiful antiques and collectibles, big and small, to suit every taste, so you too can be part of the ULTIMATE IN RECYCLING .
For More Information or Tickets for Gala, Call 519 565 5549 or 519 565 5544 or 519 565 2143 trinitychurch.bayfield.on.ca/antiquefair
KTM dominates mudbowl at Ste-Thecle with McGlynn and Phillips - Monster Energy Motocross Nationals
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Round 6 -- Monster Energy Motocross Nationals -- Ste-Thecle, QC.doc (55 KB) While the first five rounds of the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals managed to escape heaven’s floodgates on race day, Mother Nature wasn’t in the mood to cooperate at Round 6 of the series in Ste-Thecle, QC.
The track, which was mercilessly pounded by heavy rain early in the morning and then after the first MX2 qualifier, turned into a mudbowl as the afternoon progressed. Although it would let up for a while, rain clouds kept dumping more water on the track causing chaos for all concerned.
Forgettable outing for Karro at Foxhill
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| FORGETTABLE OUTING FOR KARRO AT FOXHILL 26 July 2009 Motocross races are in a way like family visits - the memory of some you want to treasure for ever and a day, whilst some others you want to consign to the memory trash heap as soon as the day as done. For Matiss Karro, the sixth round of the British motocross championships at Foxhill will, alas, forever fall squarely in the latter category. ALthough chiefly known for his sand-riding skills, the Latvian teenager has produced some remarkable performances on hard-pack tracks of late, and thus the hard track with its intimidating up- and downhills held no particular fear for him. He underscored his growing confidence on this type of terrain by qualifying fifth fastest, which set him up well for a good challenge come the races. Unfortunately for Matiss, this was more or less as far as the good news went. He slotted into the top five off the start in race 1, but a freak occurrence was to take him out of the running quite early. ON the third lap, he cased a triple jump awkwardly on his MVR-D Suzuki, and slammed on the gear lever whilst in full panic-rev mode. Though metallurgy has made great advances over the years, the gear set that could suffer such abuse has not yet been devised, and a number of teeth were stripped off the gears, naturally resulting in a rapid exit from the race. Battered and bruised, Matiss again retired from the race early. Much the worse for wear, his physical discomfort did not pain him so much as the fact that he had now dropped down to fifth in the championship standings. Thus ended a day that the teenager would rather like to forget in a hurry. A quick check on Monday morning revealed that there were no race-threatening injuries, and Matiss will be ready for action at the next GP at Lommel, Belgium, next weekend, albeit decorated with a black and blue colour scheme.
THE GLOOMY SKIES HELD DIRE PORTENT
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