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| Free Bike Day Ride Tours By The 5 Borough Bike Club | ||
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Day trips are free rides in and around New York City. Rides are open to responsible cyclists, both 5BBC members and non-members. No advance sign-up is required. Rides are led by trained, experienced 5BBC leaders. Unless noted, the Point-Drop-Sweep system is used, in which leaders ride at the front and rear of the group, keeping cyclists together. This system accommodates a wide range of paces within one ride. Riders generally receive a map or cue sheet of the route. Rest and lunch stops are planned. Unless otherwise stated, day trips return to the starting point at the end of the ride. Riders are required to wear a helmet approved by either CPSC or Snell, and are required to have a legally equipped bicycle, including working brakes, a bell or horn, and front and rear lights for night rides. Bicycle gear should include at least one water bottle, a pump, spare tube or patch kit, basic tools, and a lock. Dress for the season, including temperature variations of 15-20 degrees in either direction from the temperature at the starting time. Bring lunch or money for it, plus money for admission fees and railroad tickets as needed; an area map is also suggested. Motorized vehicles and headphones are not permitted. At the discretion of the leaders, rides may be cancelled due to bad weather. Participants under Age 18 Most leaders welcome responsible cyclists of all ages to join our rides, but we need to know that they understand the risks involved and are assuming responsibility for their own safety. The law of this country limits the ability of those under 18 to take responsibility for themselves. We therefore REQUIRE that the parent or guardian of a minor joining a 5BBC ride come with them to the start of the ride. Only if the parent or guardian signs a special waiver for minors and either rides with the minor or arranges for another adult to accompany the minor during the ride may the minor join the ride. EXCEPTION: If the parent or guardian of a minor wishes the minor to ride with 5BBC, but cannot appear at the start of each ride, please contact the Club to arrange to sign a waiver of liability that we can keep on file. Minors with waivers on file must also have an adult agree to accompany them on each ride. The participation of a minor in a 5BBC event must always be cleared with the leader of that event Don't Worry, Be Happy! Looking to get into or return to cycling? It's not too late. The Five Borough Bicycle Club offers a variety of rides led by trained 5BBC leaders. We're eager to share the joys of cycling with newcomers, returnees as well as active trippers. How about you? Some of our rides are suited for beginners. See the Day Trips listings with a happy face symbol. Rides range from 20 to 30 miles, go at a leisurely pace and attract cyclists like you. Make sure your bike is in good working order, has adequate tire pressure and brakes that work well. Carry at least one spare tube, tire irons, a pump, a patch kit and a lock. Most important: wear a helmet approved by either ANSI or SNELL. Ride smart, and have an adventurous spirit. |
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| Free Family Concerts Near Home | ||
 Forest Park *AII events will take place at the George Seuffert Bandshell off of Wood haven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive unless noted. Mondays, June 2-July 21,6:00 pm Dancing Under the Stars ••'Wallenberg Square Ballroom Dance lessons for all ages. Final lesson with live swing band featuring the Lew Picardi Orchestra. Wednesday June 25 7:30 Forest Park Concert Series Jay & The Americans Opening night starring original members Sandy Deane, Howie Kane, Marty Sanders and introducing jay Reincke. Sponsored in part by Ridgewood Savings Bank. Wednesday, July 2,7:30 pm The HMS Pinafore The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company performs with a full orchestra. Sponsored by Sen. Serphin Maltese. Thursday, July 10,7:30 pm A tribute to Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons with Rag Doll. Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings. Fridays, July 11 & August 1,6:00 pm A tribute to the Oldies with Billy & Friends. Thursday, July 17,7:30 pm Dance the night away with the Music of The Temptations & 4 Tops Starring Souled Out. Sponsored in part by Astoria Federal Savings. Fridays, July 18 & August 22,6:00 pm Karaoke with BillyC. and Kitty. Sundays, July 20 & August 17, 5:00 pm Police Auxiliary Band Monday, July 21,6:00 pm Dancing Under the Stars Finale ''Wallenberg Square With swing band featuring the Lew Picardi Orchestra. Sponsored in part by Queens Council on the Arts. Friday, July 25,7:00 pm BR & Timebomb A hip-hop combination of R&B, rock, reggae, funk soul & pop with Sound Frontier. Sundays, July 27, August 3 & 10,5:00 pm Queens Symphony Orchestra Thursday, July 31,7:30 pm Nashville Attitude The New York Metro Count". Music Association presents an evening of country music & dancing. Thursday, August 7,7:30 pm "Hannah" A tribute to superstar Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus starring jeni Walls. Sponsored by Sen. Serphin Maltese. Friday, August 8,7:30 pm Kirsten Thien Band Performs a classy collection of timeless tunes with a unique blend of original blues, soul and rock & roll. Saturday, August 9,7:00 pm Gen3ration Three generations of musicians performing rock and latin rhythms. Thursday, August 14,7:30 pm Full production of this great Broadway musical Fame. Friday, August 15 7:00 pm Puppets in the Park: "Cinderella Samba" City Parks Foundation puppet show. 7:30 pm Movies Under the Stars: Hairspray Dance contest prior to movie. Sponsored by Commerce Bank. Sunday, August 24, 2:00 pm Southern Heart New York Metro Country Music Association. Saturday, September 13, Noon Raindate: Sunday, September 14 Kitcherie A traditional East Indian pageant with singing and dancing. Sunday, September 21,2:00 pm Neil Scott Johnson Band New York Metro Country Music Association. Highland Park Saturday, August 16 Summer Fun Enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun activities, puppet show and movie. 4:00 pm Puppets in die Park: "Cinderella Samba Show followed by puppet making workshop. Presented by City Parks Foundation. 7:30 pm Movies under the Stars: Shrek Saturday, October 18, Noon-3:00 pm Fall Harvest Festival Welcome the fall with fun activities including a pumpkin patch, games, face painting and more! domingo, primero de junio, 12:00-3:00 de la tarde Festival de la fresa Celebre del delicioso verano y ayude a lanzar el Programa de Lectura Estival de la Biblioteca de Brooklyn. Disfrute de la musica, juegos, artesanfa y sorpresas. sabado, 16 de agosto Dia de Diversion Veraniega Disfrute de una tarde veraniega agradable con un espectciculo de marionetas y cine. 4:00 de la tarde Marionetas en el Parque: La Cenicienta Zamba' Seguido por un taller de artesanfa. Presentado por City Parks Foundation. 7:30 de la noche Cine bajo las Estrellas: Shrek sabado, 18 de octubre, 12:00-3:00 de la tarde Festival atonal de cosechas Reciban el otono con actividades para toda la familia como juegos, pintura de cara, calabazas y mucho mas. Saturday, October 18,2:30 pm Fall Fiesta!: Music of the Americas Enjoy a folkloric journey through the Caribbean with jRetumba! and Afro-Colombian music with La Cum-biamba Eneye. This performance is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency. Presented in collaboration with Center for Traditional Music and Dance. |
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| Taken From The New York Daily News | ||
  Ridgewood Get good deals "while you still can in this quirky Queens neighborhood Ridgewood, Queens, were in Brooklyn, the homes would cost double the price. Between 35 minutes and an hour from 14th St. In Manhattan, this neighborhood combines the diversity of Greenpoint with the pin-drop-quiet leafy streets of Queens. Forget the coolness factor. People here just want to live their lives inexpensively. That may soon change as rents have gone up $50 to $100 in the past two months. Brownstones, though, are a steal compared to other city neighborhoods, with single-family homes going for about $475,000. In typical New York neighborhood fashion, people on the eastern end of Ridgewood formerly referred to their neighborhood as Glendale to capture higher real estate values. Now, just three or four years later, those same residents are living in Ridgewood again as home values have recently eclipsed those in the Glendale area. The reason? Transportation to Manhattan and strong neighborhood character have made Ridgewood a major draw for artsy types and second-generation Polish and Romanian families priced out of Brooklyn. The most common phrase overheard on the streets: "Nobody bothers anybody around here." People do seem to get along. Everyone smiles at each other when they walk by. |
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| Taken from the Queens Chronicle Ridgewood — The Next Hipster Hot Spot by Austin Considine, Assistant Editor | ||
 Not so long ago, young artists and families who wanted to live close to the action in Manhattan were faced with a difficult choice: pay exorbitant rents for little more than closet space in Manhattan, or move to Brooklyn, where waterfront views and cheap industrial spaces abounded, as long as you were willing to take a short subway ride to get into the city. For many, the choice was obvious. Over time, enough young New Yorkers or recent emigres had moved into Brooklyn neighborhoods like Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Bushwick, that the epicenter of hipness in New York — and the corresponding higher property prices — began moving steadily east. Now those artists and young families who once caught a break on Brooklyn rents are seeing rental and property prices that rival those in Manhattan. So what’s a struggling young artist or a young family to do? Enter Ridgewood, New York’s newest up-and-coming hot spot, offering cheap rents and affordable prices for those looking to buy. Just a few more stops on the L train, it provides the same kind of quick access to Manhattan, at literally half the price for housing. What’s more, it’s a decent place to raise a family, with its tree-lined shady lanes, historic brownstone townhouses, good private schools and familial atmosphere. As Ridgewood residents have known for generations, living somewhere that doesn’t break the bank doesn’t have to mean slumming it in a crumbling loft space. |
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| What Will Ridgewood Be in the Year 2030? Michael S. Arguelles St. Aloysius | ||
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Everything is possible in the year 2030. In the year 2030, the sidewalks will have conveyor belts, there will be environment- friendly cars, solar energy powered houses, fluorescent lightbulbs, hurricanne proof houses, food capsules, improved school technology, and foreign restaurants on every block. In the year 2030, the sidewalks will have conveyor belts. They keep people from walking and they also get people, to where they are going, by hopping from each conveyor belt, either to get to the subway or to someone's house. In the year 2030, there will be an environment- friendly cars because these cars will be fueled by biodiesel that runs the car faster than a car fueled with an oil as gas. Biodiesel is environmentally friendly because they reduce gas emissions. In the year 2030, there will be solar energy powered houses.These houses will be powered by the sunlight and at night the houses will be powered by the energy saved from the sun's energy. The houses will be the same as the other houses only that the houses won't have a monthly bill because the electricity is not powered by power plants but instead, the houses are being powered by the sun's energy. In the year 2030, every house will have fluorescent lightbulbs. Fluorescent lightbulbs save money, last longer, and are brighter than other lightbulbs that cost more and don't last as long. They are a good way to conserving energy and reduce the energy bill. In the year 2030, hurricane proof houses will be built. These houses will have advanced technology to make the house move up and down during a hurricane so that the house will not move away or drift away by the current. They keep the people safe during hurricanes and can withstand the hurricane's top wind speeds. In the year 2030, there will be food capsules. These capsules only need a drop of water to turn the capsules into the food's definite shape and taste. The capsules are handy for school lunches because students can hold them in their pockets and eat them during lunch. In the year 2030, the schools technology will improve. The computers will be updated and will have better Internet access. The teachers will have a machine that grades test papers by themselves. The office computers will be organized more easily because each computer will have a file that will do everything. In the year 2030, there will be foreign shops in every block. The restaurants will be from different countries of the world. For example, a block will have an Italian pizzeria, Chinese restaurant, Filipino grocery store, an American Deli, a pharmacy, and a Japanese restaurant. There are many things that will improve in the year 2030. Ridgewood will be so advanced that everything will be changed and very different from today. Ridgewood will have sidewalks that have conveyor belts, environment- friendly cars, solar energy powered houses, fluorescent lightbulbs, hurricane proof houses, food capsules, improved school technology, and foreign restaurants on every block, because everything is possible in the year 2030. |
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| What Will Ridgewood Be Like in the Year 2030? Maria Aliberti Grade 4 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal | ||
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In the year 2030, Ridgewood will be very different than the way it is now. There will be wider streets so there's more room for cars to drive and park. A lower amount of people will get into car accidents every year. Also, there will be more crossing guards so less people keep on getting run over by cars. Sanitation workers will be everywhere, and streets will be cleaner and safer. There will be more schools that teach about alcohol and drugs. Less people will smoke, and less cigarettes will be crushed on the sidewalks where they're not suppose to be. Different car styles will be everywhere, and there will also be different names of the cars like Honda, Ford, and Toyota. A skyscraper will stand out from every town around Ridgewood like Maspeth, Middle Village, and Glendale. The skyscraper will be called, 'The Ridgewood Business Building'. Many different stores, offices, and businesses will be in this building, such as dentist offices, pharmacies, or bakeries. There will be lower prices on food items in supermarkets, and grocery stores like steaks, lobsters, cakes, and fresh vegetables. In the year 2030, there will be more parks for children to play in and more room for people to ride their bikes and play sports like soccer and baseball. As you can see, between 2008 and 2030, Ridgewood will be very different than the way it is now. |
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| RPOCA ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS - 2008 | ||
   3rd GRADE • 1st Place: Livani Sierre, St. Matthias • 2nd Place: Michael Gallo, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal • 3rd Place: Ricky Resurreccion, St. Aloysius 4th GRADE • 1st Place: Maria Aliberti, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal • 2nd Place: Simona Abraham, St. Aloysius • 3rd Place: Lucasz Swierzbinski, St. Matthias 5th GRADE • 1st Place: Stephanie Hallinger, St. Matthias • 2nd Place: Jacqueline Gallo, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal • 3rd Place: Aivee Mathew, PS 81 6th GRADE • 1st Place: Jessica Kraker, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal • 2nd Place: Gregory Espinosa, St. Matthias • 3rd Place: Jonathan Montoya, St. Aloysius 7th GRADE • 1st Place: Michael Arguelles, St. Aloysius • 2nd Place: Melissa Chacko, St. Aloysius • 3rd Place: Josephine O’Malley, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 8th GRADE • 1st Place: Joshel Melgarjo, St. Aloysius • 2nd Place: Eva Ahmace, St. Aloysius • 3rd Place: Eryk Gajewski, St. Matthias PS 75 • 1st Place: Jason Clarke • 2nd Place: Tiffany Peoples • 3rd Place: Destiny Brown |
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| PRAYER REQUEST | ||
According to the weather reports, it is our understanding that it is 122 degrees in Iraq right now -- and the low will be 111! Our troops need our prayers for strength, endurance, and safety.. If it be God's will, give these men and women the strength they need to prevail.  Prayer 'Lord, please hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.' |
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| Ridgewood Property Owners & Civic Assn members marching in the 70th Anniversary Allied Memorial Day | ||
 Ridgewood Property Owners & Civic Assn members marching in the 70th Anniversary Allied Vets Memorial Day Parade this past Monday, along Myrtle Ave in Ridgewood & Glendale. (L to R) Paul Kerzner, Patricia Grayson, Luis Hernandez, John Hertling, Virginia Comber, Carolyn Sitzler, Helen Kuch, Luis Rodriguez, Carlos Ortiz, Sean Naughton, Dick Wessley & Donald Groppe, along with Luis Hernandez' two five-year old twins.    |
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| Update on the Annual School Essay Contest | ||
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Ridgewood Property Owners & Civic Association (RPOCA) and the Times Newsweekly will soon select the winners in their Annual Ridgewood School Essay Contest. The theme of this year’s essay is: "What Will Ridgewood Be Like In The Year 2030?" This theme coincides with Mayor Bloomberg’s 2030 Initiative. Essays will be judged on content, grammar, and overall quality. The review of the nearly 500 essays will be completed by May 16th, and winners for each grade, 3rd through 8th, will be selected. Three levels of prizes will be awarded for each grade: First prize $100, Second prize $50, and Third Prize $25. After the selections are made the participating schools will be notified Click to read more |
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| The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission comes to Ridgewood | ||
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The Landmarks Preservation Commission is the New York City agency responsible for designating and regulating the city’s landmarks and historic districts. These properties have special historic, architectural, cultural, and/or aesthetic significance as part of the heritage of the city, state, or nation. The Landmarks Preservation Commission is considering a section of the Ridgewood neighborhood for designation as a New York City historic district. Your property is located within the area proposed for designation. Please note that the Commission does not regulate use, nor would it regulate your building’s interior. Our primary concern would be with the exterior of your building. The Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association will be sponsoring a meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in I.S. 93 Auditorium ( entrance on Forest Ave between Woodbine St & Madison St) to discuss the Commission’s designation and regulatory processes. This meeting will offer you an opportunity to ask questions and meet with Commission representatives. I look forward to seeing you there. |
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| A TREE-IFIC DAY FOR A TREE PLANTING AT P.S. 81 | ||
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Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Council Member Diana Reyna, Con Edison’s Brooklyn/Queens Vice President Tom Newell, Con Edison’s Paul Kerzner and teachers and third-grade students from P.S. 81 in Queens planted “Maggie,” a Magnolia tree, one more toward Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s MillionTreesNYC initiative. “Maggie” joins “Mr. Junior” and “Anthony,” trees planted by students near the school. Photo Credit: Daniel Avila (Parks & Recreation) (From left to right) Parks Commissioner Benepe, P.S. 81 teacher Joanne Baker, Principal Genevieve Ventura, Queens Parks Forester Joe Kocal, Council Member Reyna, Con Edison Brooklyn/Queens Vice President Tom Newell, P.S. 81 Arbor Project Coordinator Lydia Martinez, Con Edison’s Paul Kerzner planted a tree along with a third-grade class from P.S. 81.  |
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| A look at Ridgewood | ||
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| RPOCA SECURES IMPROVED SERVICE ON B-38 SENECA/DEKALB BUS LINE | ||
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Today the NYC Transit Authority has begun implementing limited stop service on the B-38 Seneca/DeKalb Bus Line. Paul Kerzner, RPOCA President announced that this TA improvement was made possible, in part, by the diligent work of new RPOCA Board member, John Maier, who is RPOCA’s representative on Queens County Board #5 ‘s Transportation Committee. “John has been working on limited skip stop service on the B-38 bus line for some time. The result of this service is that the commuting time, to and from, downtown Brooklyn, will be almost halved, “ said Kerzner. This B-38 service applies during weekdays along Seneca, DeKalb and Lafayette Avenues, between the Flatbush Avenue extension and Seneca Avenues. Here are the new schedules, starting today: |
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| Ridgewood Theatre is closed for good. First opened in 1913. | ||
 Sadly in early March 2008, the Ridgewood Theatre was suddenly closed without any warning. Banners went up on the marquee advertising the building was 'available for retail use'. The Ridgewood Theatre remained a first-run theatre to the end. If anyone has memories of the good times at the Ridgewood Theatre you can send an email to dgroppe, and we will add them to this story. |
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| TESTIMONY FOR FY 2009 CAPITAL/EXPENSE BUDGET | ||
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TESTIMONY FOR FY 2009 CAPITAL/EXPENSE BUDGET FEBRUARY 19, 2008 REQUESTS FOR RIDGEWOOD This year, rather than sending twelve persons to Borough Hall to testify on the fiscal year 2007 capital/expense budget needs of Ridgewood, we decided to save everyone at least one hour of time, by succinctly reducing our requests to three pages and submitting this list to you. These requests apply to both the Borough President's and City Council's budgets, on behalf of six Ridgewood non-profit groups: • Ridgewood Property Owners & Civic Association • Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation • Friends of the Ridgewood Library • Greater Ridgewood Historical Society • Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corp • Ridgewood Local Development Corporation |
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| Welcome To Ridgewood-NY | ||
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Welcome to the Ridgewood WEB site. On this site you will find many of your favorite stores, a community calendar and a chance to talk to the community's concerned citizens about quality of life issues, crime, trees and other important issues. Feel free to review the stores on Myrtle Avenue and the stores in other parts of the community. |
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| 2008 RPOCA Board | ||
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| 2008 Officers and Board of The Friends of the Ridgewood Library | ||
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| Free Concerts and Events | ||
| For a list of Free Concerts, and Events that are in Ridgewood for March please check out our Calendar. It will always be updated, so check back every day. | ||
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| Kieran Wilhelm A True Ridgewood Hero | ||
On February 7th, 2008 Kieran Wilhelm was given the Commendation Award for Bravery & Civic Duty by Captain Keith Green of the 104th Pct, and Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan at the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association meeting. |
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| Films that were made in Ridgewood | ||
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| Ridgewood Holiday Collection Pickups & Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspension for June 2008 | ||
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Normal collection in June 2008 Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspension Calendar Shavuot: First/Second Day June 9-10, Mon-Tues Sanitation Department shifts to summer hours The New York City Department of Sanitation announced today that starting Monday, June 9, 2008, and continuing through November 2008, the primary hours of work for the Department’s refuse collection and recycling force will be 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The change in hours allows DSNY personnel to do their strenuous work in cooler morning temperatures during the warmer late spring and summer months. Homeowners must still place their refuse and recyclables at curbside after dusk on the day prior to their scheduled day of collection. For any questions regarding DSNY services and schedules, contact 311 or visit the www.nyc.gov/sanitation. |
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