DCG Get Together Madness...

[jemstone]

This really doesn't belong in a No Topic, but a lot of us seemed to think it's a pretty nifty idea.

So...

Anyone want to plan a DCG get together, either for folks in their area or for out-of-area people?

For instance:

In my area (the San Francisco Bay Area), there are a lot of Science Fiction conventions. In February, DunDraCon takes place. It's a President's Day event, and is focused mostly on gaming. I frequent this one because I'm a freelancer in the industry, and use this as a chance to make new contacts with game companies and artists. This is a GOOD place for comic and graphic-novel focused artists, or game focused artists, to make an in. It's smaller than GenCon by FAR, but because of that, you're more likely to get noticed. I see the same four artists there every year, and I know for a fact the organizers want new blood in that place.

In May, over Memorial Day, Baycon takes place. It's a four day science fiction convention, replete with its own artists alley, fiction and art workshops, and a more than halfway decent Masquerade for costumers (I know at least one other DCG'er that does costumes besides myself).

Over Labor Day, there is Silicon, which I haven't been to in quite some time, but which also has workshops, artists, and Masquerade.

This coming Easter holiday, or thereabouts, there will be NorWesCon, in Seattle. I am planning on attending that, and being The Joker as part of the Gotham villains. As I mentioned in another thread, we don't know if our Ivy will be there, and there's an open invitation to our resident Satanic Rabbit if she's interested in joining us. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/biggrin.gif

I suggest conventions for a very simple reason: They usually take place in hotels, they are large, neutral areas that come complete with food, entertainment, places to sleep, and people to interact with. And, if you find you don't like your fellow DCG'ers, you can always find something else to do.

Also, I frequently hold "orphans" Thanksgiving and Christmas/Yule, New Years holiday gatherings. If people feel like trekking to my neck of the woods, give me enough warning, and I'll probably be able to open my home to you. Yes, I really am that nice a guy. 's'truth.

Anyway...

Folks want to work up some sort of get-together dealie-or-other?

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[Marrow2000]

I was hoping to meet Ashley and Stat, since they are down in FL and only some hours away.... but that doesn't look like it will happen. I've met Robbo, though, and was going to meet Kev at the same con, in 2002, but didn't get around to it.

[Jedi Master Khalel]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jemstone:
<B>
Anyone want to plan a DCG get together, either for folks in their area or for out-of-area people?
Anyway...
Folks want to work up some sort of get-together dealie-or-other?
-JEM
</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can't imagine any of you travelling to South America to meet me http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/biggrin.gif

Unless you are THAT crazy... :P

However, I'd be glad if I had the chance to meet... let me see... Jon, Zac, Ashley, Welshcat, you know, one of the big ones.

ChicoCeniza and Miracle, you already live here, so isn't fair :P

Greetings,
Jose a.k.a. Jedi Master Khalel

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So what!? IT'S MY LIFE!!

[LaraCroft]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jedi Master Khalel:
I'd be glad if I had the chance to meet... let me see... Jon, Zac, Ashley, Welshcat, you know, one of the big ones.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yay! I'm a big one! LOL

[Atomic Man]

Anyone want to come to Portugal?

Maybee you. Mike? http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/biggrin.gif
Or Canadian claws...

[Juvenilemike]

With the amount of money I have right now I won't be going anywhere...ever.

http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/frown.gif
mike

[Sticks]

If anyone is thinking about coming to Bermuda, let me know! I'll make sure you are taken care of while here.

pax

[devilbunny]

i'm always at WizardWorld East. If anyone else goes next year we should hang...

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by devilbunny:
i'm always at WizardWorld East. If anyone else goes next year we should hang...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where is it, how much is it, and when?

-JEM

[kev_incal]

hey jemstone, i'd probably be down for a meet n'greet some time. i'm not much into fantasy/gaming but other options that the san francisco bay area also has:
Wondercon (probably in SF from now on)
APEcon (Alternative Press Expo in SF)
Paramount's Great America
6 Flags Marine World
Dave & Busters (are you close to the one in Milpitas?)

not to mention historical movie sights like:
the faux freeway from the Matrix Reloaded
stuff that Hulk smashed in SF and the labs that he worked at
and more!

i'm probably gonna make San Diego Con a pretty annual thing. i might check out the new wizard world LA and at some point i'd like to go to Wizard Chicago...

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by kev_incal:
<B>hey jemstone, i'd probably be down for a meet n'greet some time. i'm not much into fantasy/gaming but other options that the san francisco bay area also has:
Wondercon (probably in SF from now on)
APEcon (Alternative Press Expo in SF)
Paramount's Great America
6 Flags Marine World
Dave & Busters (are you close to the one in Milpitas?)

not to mention historical movie sights like:
the faux freeway from the Matrix Reloaded
stuff that Hulk smashed in SF and the labs that he worked at
and more!

i'm probably gonna make San Diego Con a pretty annual thing. i might check out the new wizard world LA and at some point i'd like to go to Wizard Chicago...</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I hardly ever attend comic conventions... I'm used to working Guest Services/Hospitality/Security at science fiction conventions, and the sheer lack of Guest security at Wonder Con has made my skin crawl every time I think about it... Like the time the guys guarding the Playboy Playmates decided they wanted to go to lunch, and left the girls alone behind their booth, without any sort of coordination, management for the lines, or anything for over two hours. I found someone in charge of the floor and read him the riot act for not having gophers to get them food and water, or at least having standby security folks. Sure, the odds of anything untoward actually happening were LOW, but the fact that these people were off their post for TWO HOURS and there was no one to back them up... Gah.

SD Comic Con is a long held dream of mine... sadly, I don't ever have the time or the money to go to it... maybe next year...

As to the D&B in Milpitas...

Heh. Yeah. I live five minutes from the place.

Fun fact of the day. The Skynet building that Arnie blows up in T2 is about ten minutes away from my house. During the filming, it was visible from Highway 880, which passes right by my residence. Also, several of the "back hallway" shots at the Mall in that movie were done at one of our local malls, Newpark in Newark/Fremont.

Oh, and parts of Logan's run (interior shots) were done at Eastridge Mall in San Jose. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[Darth_zaiyen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sticks:
If anyone is thinking about coming to Bermuda, let me know! I'll make sure you are taken care of while here.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'd love to go to Bermuda sometime. If, and thats a mondo-huge if, I ever get a chance to go, you'll know about it http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/wink.gif

[D.K.HOOD]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Darth_zaiyen:
I'd love to go to Bermuda sometime. If, and thats a mondo-huge if, I ever get a chance to go, you'll know about it http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/wink.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

C2F Convention in Bermuda!! Woohoo!!

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by D.K.HOOD:
C2F Convention in Bermuda!! Woohoo!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sign me up, man. Let me knock over a few liquor stores... Er, I mean...

Let me save some money and gather some vacation time, and who knows?! http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

-JEM (totally innocent. I swear. I was nowhere NEAR that corner...)

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[MilleniumBum]

if i was like a gazillionaire, i'd arrange for everyone's plane fares and meet up somewhere cool and party till the next 3 dawns. but then again, i'm just a lonely bum with delusions of granduer so something like that is out of the question for me.

unless, of course, you wanna travel all the way to the philippines... http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/biggrin.gif

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"The hills are alive with the sound of mucus!"

[D.K.HOOD]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MilleniumBum:
<B>unless, of course, you wanna travel all the way to the philippines... http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/biggrin.gif
</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Philippino women are pretty good looking. I sure wouldn't mind making the trip over there. But, like Jemstone, I'd have to find some quick cash to do any long distance traveling.

[The Xenos]

Why doesn't everyone come up here to Boston? Doesn't everyone know Boston is the hub of the world? (or is it jsut Bostonians who know this?) Hey, we can have a tea party! (and by tea, I mean beer.)
-Xenos

[MilleniumBum]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by D.K.HOOD:
Philippino women are pretty good looking. I sure wouldn't mind making the trip over there. But, like Jemstone, I'd have to find some quick cash to do any long distance traveling.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

yeah, the girls here are pretty and they're sweet and romantic and all woman. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/biggrin.gif

... geez i sound like a pimp. :P



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"The hills are alive with the sound of mucus!"

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MilleniumBum:
<B> ... geez i sound like a pimp. :P
</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

So hook me up, yo. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/wink.gif

Seriously, though, don't worry about sounding like a pimp. It's looking like one you should worry about.

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[Jedi Knight Pas-Jo D]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MilleniumBum:
<B> yeah, the girls here are pretty and they're sweet and romantic and all woman. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/biggrin.gif

... geez i sound like a pimp. :P
</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
LA's got the most incrediable women,...
"Set phasers to drool."

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Death To The Cows!
http://www.angelfire.com/darkside/wolverine

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jedi Knight Pas-Jo Dacle:
<B>LA's got the most incrediable women,...
"Set phasers to drool."
</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Should we start a topic about worshipping the Goddesses of the DCG?

I know who I want as MY patron...

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[kev_incal]

let's all meet in Robbo's secret superhero base located at the bottom of Lake Michigan. Opps, uh I mean formerly secret superhero base http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

[jemstone]

In all seriousness, and not just because I want to bump my phat thread, yo...

I'm starting the plans for my Halloween Weekend NOW...

I have three places for people to crash in my house - two couch beds (not sofabeds, which fold out into beds, but couches that are also beds) which will sleep one person with lots of room, two with adequate room, and three if they're really friendly, and a futon in the office.

I have some local folks who are interested in crashing at my place, but live close enough that they could drive home if necessary. I give preferential treatment to people based on the distance they have to drive.

Anyone up for Halloweenie Goodness? Fun, Food, and Frivolity! http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[jemstone]

Bumpimus Maximus.

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[Arachnid*Homosapien]

Hey. I don't really know anyone, but I would like to meet everyone. I live in Sacramento. I'm not far from Jemstone. I'm not very well known, but maybe we can share tips at our get-togethers. Is one of those places still up for grabs in your place? I have NO plans for Halloween. Well, if anyone wants to meet, I'm here in good ole' Sacramento. See ya later!

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Arachnid*Homosapien:
Hey. I don't really know anyone, but I would like to meet everyone. I live in Sacramento. I'm not far from Jemstone. I'm not very well known, but maybe we can share tips at our get-togethers. Is one of those places still up for grabs in your place? I have NO plans for Halloween. Well, if anyone wants to meet, I'm here in good ole' Sacramento. See ya later!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Something could be arranged. Let me talk to the other residents of the house to see what the current roster of activities for Hallows is, and I'll bring some info back.

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[StatXero]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Marrow2000:
I was hoping to meet Ashley and Stat, since they are down in FL and only some hours away.... but that doesn't look like it will happen. I've met Robbo, though, and was going to meet Kev at the same con, in 2002, but didn't get around to it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


I still want to meet up sometime David! It's still a possibility in my book! Maybe we can all get to MegaCon 2004 in Orlando? That would be wicked cool! Ashley any thoughts on it? David? I'm up for it are you guys?


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Twisting Dreams into Reality

[Juvenilemike]

Y'know...I was considering going to MegaCon... and i'd bring my elipses too... maybe.

Mike

[LaraCroft]

I'm going to MegaCon if schedule and money permits.

[Marrow2000]

I'm leaving GA in about exactly 2 months, give or take a day or two. So I will return to the west coast then.

[LaraCroft]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Marrow2000:
I'm leaving GA in about exactly 2 months, give or take a day or two. So I will return to the west coast then.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Damn you.

[Arachnid*Homosapien]

I'm actually in my hometown of Valdosta GA until Friday. Wierd. I didn't think heir was anyone from GA here.

[dizave]

Its only about an hour and a 1/2 from me , i'm totally going to be there
http://www.megaconvention.com/default.asp

[Juvenilemike]

I used to live in Ga. In Buckhead.

It's a shame I left before I could appreciate the music/comics scene.

Mike

[jemstone]

So, Judd Winick lives in the SF Bay Area.

One day, I swear, I shall manage to get him to come to one of my artist-parties.

I shall.

Just you watch.

-JEM

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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.
(I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.)

[Darth_zaiyen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Arachnid*Homosapien:
I'm actually in my hometown of Valdosta GA until Friday. Wierd. I didn't think heir was anyone from GA here.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have a lot of family in Valdosta. I usually visit them when I go to Florida.

[Arachnid*Homosapien]

It's wierd how many people actually know what and where Valdosta is. I love this city with all my heart. And, of course, as soon as I leave they get a G-R-E-A-T comic book shop. I was actually lucky enough to discover comics while in GA. Through this, I have met some truly wonderful friends. This goes out to all my PEOPLES in that thing we used to call the UWA. If it wasn't for you you guys I don't think I would be in Cali. trying to live out my dream as an artist. THANKS.

On a side note, Buckhead huh? The world is a VERY small place after all.
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"At first when I moved here, I wanted to kill myself. Now I'm just in a state of permanent depression."--Me when I moved to Yuba City last year. Thank God I had enough sense to move to Roseville.

[This message has been edited by Arachnid*Homosapien (edited 10-04-2003).]

[Arachnid*Homosapien]

Is this thing still happening? I just wanted to know so I could enjoy the money I'm gonna blow. By the way, that quote was a joke.

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Arachnid*Homosapien:
Is this thing still happening? I just wanted to know so I could enjoy the money I'm gonna blow. By the way, that quote was a joke.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The Hallows party at my place? Yes. Mail me offline at jim at illusion dot mecha dot com for details.

Kev, you are also invited.

-JEM

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So... What would you little maniacs like to do first?

[Amy Karas]

Damn, upstate New York. No one lives here and I will never leave... Grrr...

[jemstone]

I need replies from the people interested in coming to my Hallows party by Friday, or I won't be able to guarantee them a spot on the couches.

-JEM

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So... What would you little maniacs like to do first?

[kev_incal]

hey jem thanks for the invite. my friends were thinking about going to the castro but if they don't, i'd be down to hang in at your 'pitas party. btw, why does milpitas always smell kinda funny near the freeway? is that where they dump the dead bodies of outsiders and vistors? also, i wouldn't need to spend the night cause i live mebbe 30-40 minutes down 880 from you.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jemstone:
<B> The Hallows party at my place? Yes. Mail me offline at jim at illusion dot mecha dot com for details.

Kev, you are also invited.

-JEM

</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by kev_incal:
<B>hey jem thanks for the invite. my friends were thinking about going to the castro but if they don't, i'd be down to hang in at your 'pitas party. btw, why does milpitas always smell kinda funny near the freeway? is that where they dump the dead bodies of outsiders and vistors? also, i wouldn't need to spend the night cause i live mebbe 30-40 minutes down 880 from you.

</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's the monster. Don't believe me? Do a search for "The Milpitas Monster". We have our own series of cult films. I kid you not. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

Castro in Mountain View or Castro in SF?

Mail me for my number and I'll get it to you in case you need it. You'll also need directions. Maybe. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

-JEM

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[Arachnid*Homosapien]

YEUP. Due to STUPID exercise, I will not be able to attend this Friday. If their is any other time we can all get together, just let me know. THANKS!!

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Arachnid*Homosapien:
YEUP. Due to STUPID exercise, I will not be able to attend this Friday. If their is any other time we can all get together, just let me know. THANKS!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Aw, dude. Massive suck. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/frown.gif

Do what I do in times like this. Find something loud, obnoxious, and full of driving noise (today, my musical drug of choice is The Ramones) and play it until your head pops, or the people around you begin to flee like small animals in the face of an Elephant.

I'll be having some other get togethers later this year... maybe even a BattleStar Galactica viewing party... I'll let ya know.

-JEM

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[D.K.HOOD]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Arachnid*Homosapien:
YEUP. Due to STUPID exercise, I will not be able to attend this Friday.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is it one of those exercises where you have to dress up in full chem gear and pretend like you are being deployed? God I hated those. We probably went through 6 of those in a two year span when I was enlisted.

[rare01]

i know essex.. hes not as dark as he thinks he is

[Essex]

shut uuuuupp *voice of Carl Carlson*

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"That which does not kill us...makes us stranger." - Trevor Goodchild, Aeon Flux

[Arachnid*Homosapien]

You were enlisted? Which branch? YEUP. FULL MOPP GEAR. H-A-T-E. Not only that, but it's getting a little cold now. I don't want the feeling of cold plastic on my skin. You know? And after that, I have to procees people that are being "deployed". Exercises make me sick, but if something ever happens and I remember this...I might be glad. I've never watched Battlestar Galactica, but I will venture anything atleat once.

[D.K.HOOD]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Arachnid*Homosapien:
You were enlisted? Which branch?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

USAF.

[jemstone]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Arachnid*Homosapien:
You were enlisted? Which branch? YEUP. FULL MOPP GEAR. H-A-T-E. Not only that, but it's getting a little cold now. I don't want the feeling of cold plastic on my skin. You know? And after that, I have to procees people that are being "deployed". Exercises make me sick, but if something ever happens and I remember this...I might be glad. I've never watched Battlestar Galactica, but I will venture anything atleat once. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I did four years in JROTC, and if what I went through then was anything like what you're going through now (yeah, even the J-rots had to do weird-ass stuff), I don't envy you.

BSG is basically 24 episodes (with a couple of two and three hour specials), one season... And it's pretty much The Book Of Mormon in space. That being said, it's not bad entertainment, and uses the same SFX guy that did Star Wars. http://www.comics2film.com/UBB/smile.gif

-JEM

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