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On Sat Jun 30 20:35:25 2001 () said:
whats a "retort"..?

On Sat Jun 30 20:26:23 2001 () said:
Where is everybody?? I heard the board was closed!!

On Sat Jun 30 17:09:51 2001 () said:
() origial/original

On Sat Jun 30 17:09:13 2001 () said:
() what an origial thought provoking retort.

On Sat Jun 30 16:57:45 2001 () said:
16:55:54......bite me!

On Sat Jun 30 16:55:54 2001 () said:
() it's not your use of the word sorry or the word pity. It is your use of the word "WE" that we are discussing. There is no "WE" you are all by your self. All by your poor disgusting lonely self.

On Sat Jun 30 16:29:02 2001 () said:
YOU'RE WRONG...WE TOLD HERB WE HAVE PITY FOR HIM...BUT WE FEEL SORRY FOR RACIST SOUTHERN BAPTISTS............

On Sat Jun 30 13:03:55 2001 Tom........................ (n/a) said:
Catherine, Humelog I have taken 3X daily for a long time and never have been bothered by heart trouble at any time. There must be an other reason for that or indeed you may have this as some kind of reaction to it. What does your doctor say??

On Sat Jun 30 11:54:30 2001 () said:
() some time ago you told Herb that "We all feel sorry for you" and then yesterday you told Hogleg that "We all feel sorry for you". Haven't you figured it out yet. There is no WE. You are all by yourself. You have no friends especially Southern Baptists. You are all alone out there on your own little limb sawing it off behind yourself. It must be hell to be so lonely.

On Sat Jun 30 09:01:20 2001 () said:
whats a "punk-ass"..?

On Sat Jun 30 08:50:52 2001 () said:
GENE AKA HOGLEG BAPTIST.....MAKING THREATS NOW ARE WE???????HOPE THE INTERNET COPS DONT SEE THAT!!!!!!!YOU ARE ONE SAD PUNK-ASS....YOU REALLY SHOULDNT REVEAL SO MUCH ABOUT YOURSELF LIKE YOU DID AT 19::19 YESTERDAY. I FEEL BAD THAT YOUR FATHER WAS THAT WAY AND I WOULDNT SHARE THAT THING ABOUT MY MOTHER THE WAY YOU DID YOURS, BUT THATS OK GENE,WE ALL FEEL SORRY FOR YOU ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!

On Sat Jun 30 08:41:06 2001 () said:
whats a "stem"..?

On Sat Jun 30 07:08:40 2001 () () said:
To "()" -- Got a call from Dolly the cloned sheep. She's willing to donate a brain cell to you. That and a trillion more donations and you stand a chance of moving from "Stem" to "Moron" status again!

On Sat Jun 30 06:48:37 2001 () said:
SOUTHERN BAPTISTS WANT US TO HAVE A RELIGIOUS GOVT ALL WHITE AND RIGHT

On Sat Jun 30 02:04:02 2001 CB () said:
Here are a couple of ideas for arm and leg circulation. bicycling. Squats or leg presses can do wonders as well. Recumbent cyckling in a fitness center can help also. The key is keep active. Use stairs instead of the elevatior. If you can sprint up stadium stairs.Cardio machines that do both upper and lower bodies can help as well. While I am at it, a good tasting low carb bar, Doctor;s Diey by Universal. 2>6 gm carbs, 1;5 bm fat, 29 gm protein. Great for a snack. Too much protein? Eat 1/2.

On Sat Jun 30 01:02:23 2001 () said:
Maybe it is indicative of the kind of people that choose () to be their friend!!

On Sat Jun 30 00:19:23 2001 () said:
To () Considering that there are millions of Southern Baptists it is highly conceivable that a few of them might be in the KKK. Knowing that your list of friends has to be very limited your statement is far more critical of your choice of friends than it is of the Southern Baptists.

On Fri Jun 29 23:46:40 2001 () said:
SOME OF MY SOUTHERN BAPTIST FRIENDS ARE IN THE KKK

On Fri Jun 29 20:27:43 2001 () () said:
To Hog Leg and Miss Muffitt: Do either of you get nosebleeds from sitting on your high horses so much? So easy to pass judgment; so hard to gain understanding. I can see how much you've both contributed to make this a supportive, caring place (NOT!). So get out of the saddle, folks, before your pea-brains spew out your noses!

On Fri Jun 29 19:59:32 2001 Miss Muffitt (stormluver37@hotmail.com) said:
I can't believe you people.. I haven't been here for about a year, and that was because of the bickering going on then..I thought I'd see how you all are doing, and nothing has changed... From what little I read here, there isnt much being discussed about diabetes. You are a very arguementitive group of people, not interested in helping some that have legitament problems, or discussing your own. I wonder if there isnt a childrens site somewhere where you can go and get this out of your system. You could ofcourse act like adults and become useful.....

On Fri Jun 29 19:19:06 2001 hog leg baptist church (geglad@earthlink.net) said:
TO post June 29,2001...14:40:51...And the rest of your crap! Your the same (punk-ass) that was on the other chat,And you are one of the regulars,That Is what makes It so bad."If you want to know what someones parents are like,look at their children." I'm sorry, You came from disfunctional parents.I'm sorry, your parents had a limited education,as you did.I'm sorry, you watched your Father,beat your Mother.I'm sorry, your Father,was a drunk,And your Mother had affairs.You don't have any friends to speak of,And I feel for you.And I'm also sure you get a kick out of making fun of this Disease those here are trying to cope with.And I'm sure you don't have any idea what you are doing to all of these people.All you wan't Is a little attention,And you are getting it.For the people here that have been on this chat for year's know that if they respond to you,They are just feeding you with (attention)So.I'm feeding you with some of that attention now.And if you find this hits (home)You can e-mail me,And we can meet in person.It would be my pleasure (punk-ass)!!

On Fri Jun 29 16:29:31 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
CATHARINE: I really can't answer your question. My endo gave me a sample bottle of Humalog with instructions to take 5 units if I know that I am going to eat an unusually large meal. I have had the bottle for a year and have not used it all. What I have used has caused me no problems and I have congestive heart failure. I wish I could be more help to you. Herb (Bear)

On Fri Jun 29 16:26:16 2001 () said:
MARC B DO Y

On Fri Jun 29 16:20:40 2001 catherine campilio (cathycampilio@msn.com) said:
has any one had any problems with humalog insulin making their heart do funny things.

On Fri Jun 29 15:00:36 2001 Faith (saext@hotmail.com) said:
Herb is right! I haven't been here since 10:18:19, so any newbies, don't believe everything you read here. If you have any questions there are those of us who are willing to help. My address is above, so if you have something to ask, please feel free to do so!

On Fri Jun 29 14:58:42 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
Is that what this has been all about?? Get every body all stirred up and mad and then start reffering them to another board?? If so that is pretty rotten and underhanded. Herb (Bear)

On Fri Jun 29 14:40:51 2001 () said:
For REAL HELP: diabetesstation.org

On Fri Jun 29 14:37:39 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
There is a long list of people on here who will do their best to help any one who comes on and asks questions regardless of what else is going on. So please don't anybody leave. The ultimate result of everybody leaving is that this board will shut down again. I don't believe that any of the people that I am referring to want that to happen. Herb (Bear)

On Fri Jun 29 14:27:02 2001 Ok Nightmare but () said:
Who in their right mind is going to come on here and ask for help with this going on. Obviously you can't be reasoned with and you have no compassion or you would'nt be carrying this on. Makes me wonder if you are doing this for any other reason but your own enjoyment. GOODBYE CHILDREN

On Fri Jun 29 14:23:47 2001 () () said:
Oohh, STEM aka The Mighty Morphin Mental Midget, you are so very clever. I am ROTFLMAO! It's amazing what one can accomplish without a single living functional brain cell.

On Fri Jun 29 14:22:19 2001 () said:
'GODESS'??????? DON'T YOU MEAN GODDESS???????? Drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

On Fri Jun 29 14:20:25 2001 () said:
HYPENATED!!!!!!!!!!HEEHEE...........WHAT A MAROON

On Fri Jun 29 14:16:28 2001 () () said:
Dear 14:12:51 -- I do not presume to speak for you, so please do not assume that I am. If you need help, ask a question. No one is stopping you. In case you didn't notice, this is an open forum and I don't believe the First Amendment has been revoked yet. Also, no one has died and made you chat god/godess. Geez, you're touchy.

On Fri Jun 29 14:15:15 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE WHEN I GOT DEHYPENATED

On Fri Jun 29 14:12:51 2001 Need help () said:
Nightmare, you may be trying to help but all you are doing is ruining what little bit of help we diabetics that need it has. Please do not act like you speak for me while you keep this thing going. You are only hurting us people who need the help the most. Thank you.

On Fri Jun 29 14:07:57 2001 () said:
AND YOU ARE SMARTER WITH 'HYPENATED' AND NOT HYPHENATED?? MY ARENT YOU THE RETARD!!!!!

On Fri Jun 29 14:06:17 2001 () () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE READING MY STUPID POSTS ON THIS CHAT.

On Fri Jun 29 14:04:50 2001 () () said:
Dear 13:57:30/MMM/Stem -- That's your 3rd strike, buddy! You're OUT! Just proves what a true STEM you are. While you are at it, learn a little grammar. It's YOU'RE as in YOU ARE, not YOUR (a possessive pronoun) doofus. And melodramatic is one word, not a hypenated one. Geez, did you even graduate from high school and if so, HOW?

On Fri Jun 29 14:04:11 2001 () said:
() wrong again but I guess we will have to count this as a different trip to bat. STRIKE ONE!!

On Fri Jun 29 14:01:30 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE WHILE HAVING A NIGHTMARE

On Fri Jun 29 13:57:30 2001 () said:
GO AHEAD JOHN. I LIVE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO JAB WITH. I LOVE NIGHTMARES. {YOUR BEING REALLY MELO-DRAMATIC ARENT YOU???}.

On Fri Jun 29 13:48:58 2001 () said:
Dear () ( ) you are a refreshing lifeboat in this mass sea of stupidity. I told them, they, he, she, it, some time ago that I was going to be their, his, her, it's worst enemy. Now they, he, she, it has a worst nightmare. Wonderful, I have been falling down on my job but now that I have an ally "I shall return". Has a familiar ring to it doesn't it.

On Fri Jun 29 13:35:29 2001 () ( ) said:
Dear 11:28:12 -- WRONG, again! Remember it's 3 strikes and you're out! (By the way, Faith/Fara would never get in your face like this. Shows what a Mighty Mental Midget you really are!) One more swing, batter! Care to take one more guess?

On Fri Jun 29 13:00:31 2001 Toad () said:
Good morning all!!! Bill...Morristown where? Belmont Co,Ohio? If so, then welcome neighbor!!:+) Congrats on the weight loss. I lost 106 pounds in four months (too much too fast) and am now into the struggling phase of loosing tonage. I don't know why, but it seems that the more I loose the more often my feet get numb when I'm setting down. With this humitity it's worse. The injured and artheritic joints swell which doesn't help circulation either. You elevate your legs to help reduce the swelling and ache and then your feet get numb. Go figure,eh?... Faith... Hope you have a wonderful time in NM! Never been there myself, but I had an Aunt that traveled the southwest each year. I love the jewlery!! Be safe!... Marc B. What films are you doing? The last time I was in a theater I took my Mother to see a movie and she drove me nuts! She'd never been in a newer theater that had padded and rocker chairs. She rocked all through the movie!!! LOL! Bambi... Specialists that actually specialise are truely hard to impossible to find around here. I've found that a local Walmart optical center has a very good and thorough exam routine, though. I was surprised, but greatful. Basically, here, once you are told that you are diabetic you are left on your own. My GP is an internal specialist and still I have to ask and reask questions of her to find any answers. The neutricionalist gave me a 20 min. talk on how to read food lables and that was about it. It's basically like the old joke, "... Doc it hurts when I do this." ".. Then don't do that." The temp. is getting close to 87 today, and the humidity is awful. I think that when the neighbors leave this afternoon to go shoping like always, I'll sneak into their pool to cool off. Have a great weekend all!

On Fri Jun 29 11:38:12 2001 () said:
11:27:40 = FAITH OR FARA!!!!!!!!!!!

On Fri Jun 29 11:27:40 2001 () ( ) said:
Dear 11:09:07 -- Lighten up! While diabetes may not be fun, it does not stop me from enjoying life, which includes the joy of dishing back some offal to the infamous "()"/Stem/MM. Like I said, ignore, ignore, ignore! Or better yet, if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, LEAVE!

On Fri Jun 29 11:17:45 2001 ???????? (???????) said:
Hey 10.20.18 You can't be retarded enough to think that it's just one person can you????????

On Fri Jun 29 11:09:07 2001 () said:
Having diabetes is NOT FUN!! You are a sick person with way too much time on your hands. Can't you at least try to give us a break? Don't be so childish!!! I mean really!!

On Fri Jun 29 10:41:01 2001 () ( ) said:
To 10:23:30 -- Doing the ignore, ignore, ignore does nothing. Trying to reason with Stem/MM does no good. So I plan to stay in its face. If you don't like it, just ignore, ignore, ignore! HA! (And you're right -- this is FUN!)

On Fri Jun 29 10:27:41 2001 () said:
any KKK on here ?

On Fri Jun 29 10:23:30 2001 () said:
10:20:18...This isn't grade school or the romper room. Try to stay above their level and give everyone here a break please. Only you are having fun with this. The rest of us are sick of it.

On Fri Jun 29 10:20:18 2001 () () said:
To STOP! I'll stop when the Mental Midget/Stem stops. Until then, I plan to be its worst nightmare.

On Fri Jun 29 10:20:02 2001 () said:
THERE GOES FAITH ADDING HERSELF TO THE MIX AND ENJOYING THE CONTROVERSY. WHY DONT ALL YOU FREAKS STAY AT BWD WITH YOUR KIND???????????

On Fri Jun 29 10:18:19 2001 Faith (same) said:
Children, Children, behave or go to your rooms!

On Fri Jun 29 10:10:14 2001 STOP!!! () said:
To 09:58:44...Please go back to BWD and leave us be!!! We dont need you guys over here stirring things up!!!

On Fri Jun 29 09:58:44 2001 () ( ) said:
Dear Mental Midget aka STEM or "()" -- WRONG, buddy! Guess again! Oh, sorry, I forgot, you can't guess, 'cause your brain's all shriveled up from too many lows. Too bad, so sad, bye-bye!

On Fri Jun 29 09:48:08 2001 () said:
9:39:57 = MARC

On Fri Jun 29 09:39:57 2001 () ( ) said:
I'VE HAD SO MANY BAD LOWS THAT MY BRAIN HAS SHRIVELED TO NOTHING. NOW YOU CAN JUST CALL ME "STEM" (AS IN BRAIN STEM). THAT'S WHY I POST THESE STUPID, MENTAL MIDGET MESSAGES!

On Fri Jun 29 09:36:07 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE WHEN I SAW A WITCH ON HERE

On Fri Jun 29 09:33:24 2001 Faith (same) said:
Good morning world, hope everyone is fine! Pumpers, I'm sure you have had this happen, you are at a noisy resturant and go and bolus for your meal. You come back have your leisurely meal, then as you are walking to your car you hear a funny noise and then realize it is your pump, trying to alert you that it is not delivering because it is empty. I guess from now on I will have to wait in a quiet place till I know that I've gotten all of my bolus, OR, and this is WHAT I really should do, pay more attention to the amount in the syringe. Oh well, I'd still never go back on the shots!! Leaving on the 5th for Santa Fe, NM. I love Southwest art and any thing to do w/Indians. Will be there from the 6-13. So, I will be gone from here during that time. Will check in again before I go, of course. Hope you all have a good day!

On Fri Jun 29 07:57:00 2001 Bambi (deluded35233@yahoo.com (my new address because the old one died)) said:
Bill, listen to Herb about the neuropathy. And I would like to add that it might be a good idea to get a thorough eye exam by a board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in diabetic eyes, if you are lucky enough to have one in your area. The guy selling glasses at OptiWorld is not qualified to take care of you, and it will be good to have an early baseline evaluation of your vision to compare with later on. Otherwise, it sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!

On Fri Jun 29 00:07:18 2001 . (.) said:
Kamal- I walk barefoot most of the time except when I go out. I still have diabetes. Your exercises feel good though my feet like tme and I will do them.

On Thu Jun 28 21:15:03 2001 Have Your B-12 levels checked (Neuropathy) said:
For those with neuropathy...please be sure to have your B-12 levels checked. I was told I had D related neuropathy but after years of suffering from it, extreme pain, etc. (you all know the story) they finally ran a B-12 test. I have been diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia, another side-dish disese diabetics can get, but somewhat rare. The B-12 shots, once a month, have corrected the pain, and the diabetes is controllable. If you don't have PA, take the B complex vitamins anyway; they are essential to your whole nervous system.

On Thu Jun 28 19:57:16 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
BILL: One of the most common side effects of Diabetes is loss of circulation in our extremities, arms, and legs. This loss of circulation leads to nerve damage which is not repairable known as neurothapy. This condition can ultimately lead to amputations. This is how I lost my right leg below the knee. There is a test that can be run on your legs to determine what your level of circulation is and it is painless. I would recoment that you get with your dr. and arrange to have the test done. Herb (Bear)

On Thu Jun 28 17:25:16 2001 Bill Comerford (dollarbill@aol.com) said:
I've was told I've got diabities II. Naturally its a shock at first,however;lifes nothing but a chance. I guess I could have been told I've got an incurable cancer at least with this disease I have a chance to control my own destiny. I do like most all -take my blood readings 3 times a day. At first it seemed like a pain in the neck,however; after a while and a loss of 55 lbs my readings are consistantly in the 90-110 range in the AM and after eating in the PM I've been in the neighborhood of 100-125. At the diabities center (Morristown Moemorial hospital I was told you can go as high as 180 after eating your supper. I have been very careful-try to exercise daily whether walking or phyical labor. Now I've got this problem: Maybe someone other than my doctor can shed some light on numnous of my feet. This only seems to happen in the evening when my feet are elevated. During the day as soon as I get active all symtoms seem to disapare. Is this common and is ther anything that I can do? Can anyone out there give ne some advise and more important some confidence. Please help. Thanks

On Thu Jun 28 17:19:29 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
Herb,thank you for the enjoyable and warm e-mail. I'll e-mail you my mother's(actually I think it's from my grandmother-on my father's side of my family-she was a legend in the family for her cooking,but died very young of heart failure:she was 62,and I understand a diabetic(not certain if she was on oral pills or just diet) I do agree with your comments..People shouldn't be afraid to ask for help on this chat,or want to share how diabetes affects their lives,just because some unknown AP would like nothing better to do than to upset people,or try to turn different races against each other-no place for that here. The only problem with this (soup) is that the oxilic(sp) acid in the spinach leaves can cause problems with being absorbed in the system... I think one adds (aside from Potatoes) (cook the spinach first,boil it-doesn't take long) add (Some do) celery,leeks,-I'll e-mail you the rest) Oh,don't add sugar to it-we used to;now use splenda... Today has been quite humid:90 degrees. Bad esp for asthma+ allergies-being diabetic,they do tend to have more effect on you. Have you been following the news about "Walkerton",(Ontario) the terrible 'e-coli" crises there? I hope this doesn't spread-unfortunately govt not paying attention. Marc Bernstein.

On Thu Jun 28 16:40:52 2001 "()'s" worst enemy () said:
Dear () on June 26th at 16:13 you corrected Eye Spy's spelling or grammar when he used know instead of no. Then you spelled grammar grammer. Glass houses () glass houses.

On Thu Jun 28 15:37:42 2001 () said:
HOWS THIS ?? SOUTHERN BAPTISTS ARE MOSTLY RACISTS AND BIGGOTS HATE CATHOLICS AND JEWS

On Thu Jun 28 15:11:16 2001 A Lurker (same as before) said:
Dear () or The Chat's Mental Midget: Wow, what a comeback! I am so hurt (NOT!). I apologize to mentally challenged people everywhere for referring to this complete waste of human life as a moron. That was an insult to many and a compliment to ().

On Thu Jun 28 15:06:35 2001 () said:
AT LEAST WE KNOW HOW TO POST SO IT ONLY POSTS ONCE!!!!!!Drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On Thu Jun 28 15:03:05 2001 A. Lurker (All smoke and mirrors) said:
Dear () or Moron: Try practicing what you preach. Check how you spell Baptists on Jun 27 at 00:27:51 AM and again at 17:15:03 PM. You left out the "t" (Bapists). Also, THIS IS SCREAMING, this is talking. Get a clue, doofus! (Going back into LURK mode)

On Thu Jun 28 15:02:23 2001 A. Lurker (All smoke and mirrors) said:
Dear () or Moron: Try practicing what you preach. Check how you spell Baptists on Jun 27 at 00:27:51 AM and again at 17:15:03 PM. You left out the "t" (Bapists). Also, THIS IS SCREAMING, this is talking. Get a clue, doofus! (Going back into LURK mode)

On Thu Jun 28 14:48:58 2001 () said:
CB WILL YOU PLEASE PROOFREAD YOUR POSTS BEFORE YOU SEND THEM???????SOME OF THEM MAKE YOU SOUND RETARDED......THANK YOU SO MUCH

On Thu Jun 28 13:51:37 2001 Herb (Bear) (hjs38@swbell.net) said:
CB: My doctor did the exact same thing. In fact he gave me a sample bottle to use. Herb (Bear)

On Thu Jun 28 13:01:42 2001 CB () said:
Misty, I think a lot of kids go through rebellion against taking care of themselves. You are certainly right that failure in this area can cause real health problems down the line. On the positive side, the self care push has made ligr a little easier. If I am hungry for an extra meal, I can take humalog to cover it. Yes, that is allowable by my doctor! CB

On Thu Jun 28 11:51:19 2001 Misty (chmgm@yahoo.com) said:
Hi to all! Having a few trying days of bs and arm pain from heart. The heat slows me down. I was on the tredmill for exercise and had to stop. The leg cramping would not let me go any more. Later the arm started, I took my nytro and felt better. Today I got back on the tredmill with a bs of 120 and went slow but did 30 min. ended up with a bs of 43! Life is tuff,, but I will keep on trying!..... Laura, I was a difficult teen and the more everyone tried to keep me on track the more I was going to show them my way. I was not going to be different. Not taking care of himself will hurt him but pushing him too much may never get him to change his ways and hurt him for life. Hand the D over to him and tell him he is in charge of his life, right now he may feel he has no control of his decisions. Love & Luck, Misty

On Thu Jun 28 06:57:00 2001 () said:
POOTIE - TANG ????

On Thu Jun 28 05:01:37 2001 Marc Bernstein (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
When I woke up just an hour ago,I felt weak-tested blood sugar-no wonder-! It was too low:2.3. (I had been told by my doctor that while 5.0 was very good,and even 4.0 was good,anything below that he would treat right away:I had a half piece of bread and peanut butter(no sugar) plus small bowl of Spinach Borsch-made with potatoes,spinach,(splenda-don't use Asparatane,it doesn't work in cooking..it got it under control:5.0. Very important point:don't wait-! if you have low blood sugars-or feel weak,or dizzy,test right away,and eat some carbs. Then test again;should be better. Don't try to adjust your oral diabetic pills without seeing your doctor first!! Marc Bernstein.

On Thu Jun 28 04:13:29 2001 MARC PAUL BERNSTEIN (mbernstein165old@yahoo.com) said:
"Pootie Tang" is a movie I screened:Starring the actor Chris Rock. Spinach Borscht is a very old Russian-Polish-Jewish soup;it has been a tradition in many Jewish families for generations. I shall IGNORE The rest of the most Boorish comments...I know what this AP is trying to do-get to me-+raise my bs-well-forget it-won't happen!! Marc Paul Bernstein.

On Thu Jun 28 00:04:55 2001 () said:
WHAT THE HELL IS SPINACH BORSCHT ????

On Thu Jun 28 00:01:19 2001 () said:
I HAD A BAD LOW ONCE WATCHING MY FATHER GET POOTIE-TANG

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