Daily discussion thread: 🏖️🌅🌄🌈 Wednesday, 11 December, 2024

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• TinyBreak@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  trying on some new shorts in the change room, walk in close the blind pull my pants down and just stare at myself in the mirror for like a good 5 seconds thinking “something isnt right…” takes me that long to realize its cause I’m just standing there with my dick out cause I’ve stupidly removed my briefs as well! I came back to my office and tried to use apple pay to access the lifts rather than my lanyard, another 5-10 second delay as I grapple with “why did this not work the way I expected”.

  Jesus, dont let me touch anything important today my brain is cooked.

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  • MeanElevator@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Go home. Go bed. Reboot.

    I spent a few minutes trying to pay for shoes with my Library card once. Happens to the best of us.

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    • mysticgreg@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Last week I grabbed my work swipe card as i walked up to the door of my house, and started moving it toward an imaginary card reader where one would normally be on a work door.

      I do not have electronic locks at home.

      Also, I haven’t needed to use a physical pass to open the doors at work for over a year, when they moved to a new system.

      Brains are stupid.

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  • indisin@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Those days are the days you tell your team “I’m going to accidentally cause more harm than good today, it’s best I clock off early. See you tomorrow”.

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    • Pilk@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I know I’m not the only one who read this as “cock off”.

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  • Thornburywitch@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    have definitely tried to pay for good in Kmart - with my myki.

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    • Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      When I was in NSW I was holding my myki to the opal reader trying to figure out why it wasn’t working

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  • Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    😂

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  • RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    My favourite is trying to swipe my work pass to open my locker.

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• Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Took a photo of da moon.

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  • Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    😍

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  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Hey bottom_racer, I recommend a routine of accutane, warm compresses and reducing carbs in your diet. Xoxo

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  • just_kitten@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    It looks like a melon from that angle. A melon that’s gone off

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• Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  My neighbour is the best. Dropped in to say hi and got fed roast, wine and now cheese… 🥰

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  • Pilk@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I have no idea how to be that type of person, but it sounds like a nice type of person to be.

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• Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  been a good day so far

  back is greatly improved and I’m sleeping better

  went out with froze brain, happened to buy a book and instead of just sitting there at bus stop looking like this as I often do, I was able to read a book

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  also planted another punnet of lettuces seedlings, some parsley, coriander and chives when I got home

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  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    coriander

    Ooh bold.

    Tempted to try as well soon, it’ll bolt but whatevs.

    Found this to be a decent guide.

    localfoodconnect.org.au/…/planting-guide/

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      this is my second crop of coriander this season, I already ate up the first :)

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• Duenan@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I’m tired. Woke up a few times to clean during the night.

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  • mysticgreg@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Tired too.

    Up at 5:30am yesterday to go to work.

    Home at midnight because concert, didn’t get to sleep until nearly 1.

    Up again at 5:30am this morning.

    I think the real reason though is that I’m just getting too old for this shit and don’t spring back like I used to 😆

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• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Come on Friday, come on!!!

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• Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Made it down the Bellarine to fix some watering problems. Chillos have had a week off water but they’re not looking too bad:

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  This is sort of the ‘don’t have to worry too much’ stage thankfully.

  Two schools of thought for spacing. Some say they like to ‘hold hands’ so plant them close, others say the opposite. This year they’re holding hands.

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I always plant two chilies in the same place. Seems to work out.

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  • indisin@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    IIRC a lack of water over a short period can promote stronger root growth in chillies so the week off may have benefited you against windy weather. Those are looking gorgeous!

    Nice irrigation system btw! I need to build/install mine this weekend, but with Sunday being 30° and Monday being 40° it’s going to end up into late next week isn’t it?

    I’m on the space side of the debate btw, so please let me know if this approach works better for you this season. Reason for my stance is that it gives them more room to grow and establish a root system that is more sturdily overwintered.

    Also this season I found out that if you have 2+ seeds germinate in one jiffy pellet and you just yank the younger sprouting one with force ignoring any root care and place it in a second jiffy pellet that they don’t care about their roots that early and, go on to thrive with no delay / lag in growth. Makes me wish I’d had never culled all but one multiple germinations in one cell.

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    • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I need to build/install mine this weekend

      Ooh nice. I definitely found chillies enjoy routine water.

      I’m usually on the space side of the debate too so we’ll see what happens heh.

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• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

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  Got closer today

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  • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    You could try the universal lure - sardines!

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    • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      👀👀👀

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  • useless_modern_god@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Is that feral?

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    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Yeah they’re strays but very young.

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I see you.

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    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I need to organise a water dispenser of some sort

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• tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I did some tech support at an aged care facility today as a bit of a side hustle. It would be an alright bit of extra money if I can make it a regular thing.

  I only worked with one person though, trying to get the IMAP configuration working for her ensuing on her phone. Unfortunately I didn’t get it set up during the session so I’ll need to look into it more

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• tone212_@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Today I am especially sleepy and especially cranky.

  Have a networking lunch today. Need to turn my grumpy, don’t talk to me attitude to personable and approachable. Not sure it’s gonna happen.

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  • StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Slap that happy mask on, you got this!! 💜💜

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• Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  It took almost 2 hours to build the couch. Fuckin IKEA man. Dryer man’s said he’d be here by 2:15, but I believe those of you also in Victoria, the ACT or NSW may notice it is currently not that. I can’t go until he delivers, and I have a rowdy parcel man to satisfy

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  • useless_modern_god@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    All things considered, building a couch in two hours is pretty good.

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    • Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Maybe

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  • indisin@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    It sucks, but! it’s a valuable life lesson and learning experience so try and take it in your stride! I’ll send you an Uber Eats voucher if you DM you email addy so you can get some free food as a reward.

    The whole moving process truly sucks (I’ve moved 7 times in the past decade alone and started that decade with owning nothing in the beautiful country).

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    • Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Aw thanks indi, that’s very kind! Honestly though I was so exhausted I ended up just going straight to bed for a few hours after getting back. Had some pastizzis and bulla ice cream. Life’s good

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  • SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I love assembling furniture. It’s a nice little problem solving exercise and satisfying when done.

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    • Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Mate next time I’m just gonna drop it around to yours and let you deal with it 😅

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  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    A big part of IKEA’s business model is people undervaluing their own time. Their furniture is cheap, but that’s because there’s no cost for the labour to putit together.

    I get for some people they have no choice and need to go with what’s most accessible, but that’s why I try avoid IKEA

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    • Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Look I don’t super mind it. Most furniture is all flat pack now, and if it saves a few bob it might be worth it. I’m a bit disappointed though, it’s not the most comfy

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• SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Lunch is over, so now I feel like I’m allowed to get properly excited about dinner – Korean food, heck yes!! I’m amused by myself in that I’m watching KDramas, eating Tteok-bokki and drinking soju, but going to Japan at the end of the year…

  Speaking of travel, I hope CEO has an easy and safe flight over to NZ today!

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• Duenan@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I yawned and pulled a muscle in my neck. oowwie

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• Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Ha. I beat my alarm by 5 minutes but it wasn’t good enough. 7 missed calls (do not disturb does a really good job), and apparently my couch has already been delivered. Hope nobody steals it

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  • indisin@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I don’t envy you as I remember what that’s like and quickly learning that if the window for large items says 6am-9am that you’ll always be the first (maybe only) delivery of the day for them so be at the new place for 5:30am ready for the inevitably early 5:45am delivery.

    Also with the couch, don’t they normally put all that together for you when they deliver and have you missed out on that service (I’ve never had to put together a couch myself)?

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    • Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I’m not sure. I got my couch from IKEA, which I think means they don’t assemble shit

      I am trying to figure out how I turn 3 big boxes, a small box, and a roll into a couch though. I’m shit at following flatpack instructions

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• LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

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  • Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Won’t be open right now but Galaxy Bookshop is a must if you are an SF type, and there is usually something free at the State Library. Dixon St for dinner!

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    • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Totally second Galaxy bookshop! Amazing place. Has good anime too.

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Sounds like a very cool day indeed. 🙂

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• RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  TMI wound warning… a bit of pus with black bits of debris came out of my finger. Hopefully that means it has managed to expel any remaining bits and there is nothing else in there and my finger can heal properly now.

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  • StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Get some maggots in there to eat the dead flesh lol

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    • RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I don’t think there is any dead flesh, the problem is way too much living flesh, all of it involved in a fight for ownershiop over my finger. The white blood cells have home ground advantage, but the interloper bacteria have lots of sneaky tactics to use, and it’s only the pitch invasion by the antibiotic team that’s keeping the advantage for the home team.

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  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Magnoplasm is good for pulling all of that out. It’s meant for splinters and whitlows but I often use it for infected cuts with or without antibiotic treatment

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• Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Made it to the new house. I should do some cleaning and such, but too tired. I’m probably gonna take a nap on the floor ngl

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• Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Trying to set up some .gov shit and my phone is too old for the new app.

  Will have to get a new one. That’s some bullshit right there.

  I miss homing pigeons and smoke signals :(

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  • Thornburywitch@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    And quill pens …

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  • just_kitten@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I feel your rage. Still haven’t set up the new phone I bought due to the 3g/4g thing because I’m sour about the whole thing (and still haven’t received the case I ordered on ebay)

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  • StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Sending in Medicare claims via carrier pigeons, getting Centrelink payments via cheque on horse and cart - the good old days

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  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Trying to set up some .gov shit and my phone is too old for the new app.

    How old is your phone?

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    • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      It’s an old iphone that can only get up to iOS 12. Need 13 :(

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• TinyBreak@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  rough nights sleep and stomachs not SUPER impressed so can only have a small coffee. Bummer.

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• Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Thank you Baku for posting the thread today 😘

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  • Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    ♥️

    Thanks goonsy

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• Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I am knackered and almost dozed off while waiting for midnight to hit. I probably would’ve asked someone else to do the DT, but the washing machine finished at 11:49 and I needed to transfer the stuff to the dryer for today, so it wouldn’t have made much different. Gotta be up at 8 sharp. I think in 24 hours I can go commence a long sleep with a bonus sleep in

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• StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Anyone else collect your cat’s whiskers and store them in a container? I have a little tin I keep Mickey’s whiskers in. I almost considered keeping his claw sheds, but that’s a bit too far; can’t turn those into a weird brush 😅

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• RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I now have until Friday off due to my finger. I’m now not sure if it’s getting better or not. If it’s still the same on Friday I get to go back for an ultrasound. Hopefully it gets better by then, I want my weekend penalties.

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• tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I thought I should get my ibuprofen tabs and paracetamol tabs to line up but nope, ibuprofen is in rows of 6 and the paracetamol is in rows of 5

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• underwatermagpies@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  QuiZ for your Wednesday morning- how well do you know US/UK spelling?

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• Baku@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Happy holidays to those of you who are heading away, or already away!

  And happy international mountain day to everyone else!

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• just_kitten@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I finally got the case delivered for my new phone!! Just a day before I was going to report it undelivered. Phone finally out of box and charging. I sure as fuck don’t feel like setting it up tonight though. Never have i felt so meh about a new phone. Next two days gonna be full on as well. Probably leave it to Saturday.

  Just feeling a bit overwhelmed with the next two days and the weekend, and work commitments next week…

  I’ve decided next weekend is going to be sacrosanct - no socialising, no big chores, no big decisions- just (a) sorting out what to make for Xmas and making it, and (b) packing for my trip to NSW between xmas and 4/1. Still need to work 23 and 24 but I’ll keep them strictly low-key.

  January better be fucking easier!!!

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• TinyBreak@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  had to stop myself from singing during the team meeting “on the 1st day of christmas my true love gave to me, A Post Incident Review due to a supposed low risk-er during the change freezeeeeeeeeeee”

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• StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I have never watched a trailer that made me want to see a film more lol

  28 Years Later

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