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Introductions and Greets
New to Scuba? Or maybe just new to these forums? Well, by all means, start off here with a quick hello to introduce yourself. We promise, we don't bite... much...
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Site Support
The ScubaBoard Support Forum. Post all your questions, suggestions and problems here.
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Passings
Memorial threads for SB members (and other divers) who are no longer among us. Please note: this forum is not meant for accidents threads. Those threads can be posted in the Accidents and Incidents forum.
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Latest: Olympus E-PL10 Underwater Camera & Housing Review deeper thoughts, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:18 AM
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ScubaBoard Invasion 2020 Roatan
ScubaBoard's Upcoming Invasion to Anthony's Key, Roatan
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Past ScubaBoard Invasions & Surges
Here are all the former invasions. Come and relive the fun.
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Latest: Bonaire 2018 lostGoPro in Salt peer dive tursiops, Aug 1, 2020
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Q and A for Scuba Certification Agencies
This is the place to ask that Dive Agency about their classes!
Dive Agency and other industry reps: Discuss your products and services. Tell us about any new products you might have. Ask for constructive criticism of your products and services. Share any other information you feel would be of interest. Please contact the ScubaBoard Team if you want a private forum for your agency.- Discussions:
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New Divers and Those Considering Diving
New to Diving? Have a question about training? Want to find out more about this thrilling activity? Post your questions here for other divers & instructors to help you on your path!
Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be a very friendly, "flame free zone" where divers of any skill level may ask questions about basic scuba topics without fear of being accosted. Please show respect and courtesy at all times. Remember that the inquirer is looking for answers that they can understand. This is a learning zone and consequently, any off-topic or overly harsh responses will be removed. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.- Discussions:
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Latest: Why no accurate computers? CT-Rich, Oct 25, 2020 at 4:00 AM -
Basic Scuba Discussions
Have a Scuba related question? Get a Scuba related answer here. Please note: This forum has special rules. This forum is intended to be a very friendly, "flame free zone" where divers of any skill level may ask questions about basic scuba topics without fear of being accosted. Please show respect and courtesy at all times. Remember that the inquirer is looking for answers that they can understand. This is a learning zone and consequently, any off-topic or overly harsh responses will be removed. This forum is not open for threads offering goods or services.
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Latest: How i ruined my brand new 2K Bare drysuit..wondering if i can salvage it? Julius SCHMIDT, Oct 24, 2020 at 7:58 PM -
Advanced Scuba Discussions
Have a Scuba question that's beyond a 'basic' one but not really 'technical?' Get it answered here.
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Accidents and Incidents
This forum is for the discussion of diving Accidents and Incidents and has Special Rules. Please post your surprise, indignation and any memorials in the Passings Forum.
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Latest: NTSB CONCEPTION HEARING - THIS TUESDAY @ 10AM KevinNM, Oct 25, 2020 at 12:38 AM -
Technical Diving Specialties
More advanced and focused aspects of scuba diving which require technical training. This ranges from caverns and caves, wreck penetrations to decompression diving and everything in between.
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Latest: Input and Advice on my GUE Training Path and GUE Courses OctoHelm, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:27 AM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Latest: What flight case for the Prism 2 silent running, Oct 24, 2020 at 6:26 PM -
Snorkeling / Freediving
Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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Latest: Perdix for freediving NothingClever, Oct 25, 2020 at 3:15 AM -
Vintage Equipment Diving
Pre-1980 "Vintage" SCUBA Gear, including Double Hose Regulators, Conshelfs, Voit, Aquamaster, Horsecollar BC's and other classic pieces of gear. Sea Hunt, Jacques Cousteau and the early history of this great sport.
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Latest: Vintage gear and memorabilia auction. Mike Lev, Oct 25, 2020 at 12:31 AM -
Divers with Disabilities
Discussion about the special needs for those who want to submerge, but have physical or mental limitations.
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Latest: Growing Scuba Therapy Since 2001 Is Just One of Diveheart's Goals! DiveHeart, Oct 24, 2020 at 9:02 AM -
Women's Perspectives
This is a forum where our female members are welcome to talk about ideas, concerns, and anything surrounding diving that their male counterparts may not experience, or care about. Please note: This forum has special rules.
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Latest: Changes in pressure and menstrual flow ElizaDoolittle, Oct 7, 2020 -
LGBTQIA and Friends perspectives
This is a forum where our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer/questioning, intersexual, and asexual (LGBTQIA) members are welcome to talk about ideas, concerns, and anything surrounding diving that their LGBTQIA counterparts may not experience, or care about. Please note: This forum has special rules..
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Latest: My Little Brother wants to take the plunge! Blue Star Scuba, Oct 20, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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Accessories
This is the place to get the scoop on all those nifty gadgets, gizmos and accessories that go along with diving.
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Latest: Handheld vs. Canister question Kriet, Oct 24, 2020 at 6:06 PM -
Apparel
All the latest styles and fashions for today's Scuba Diver...
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Latest: Extra-Wide Boots? UFOrb, Oct 7, 2020 -
Buoyancy Compensators (BC's) and Weight Systems
Point your weighty "BC" questions and input here. Tell others what you use and what you do and don't like about it etc...
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Latest: Causes of Sticky Inflator Button GJC, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:03 AM -
Computers, Gauges, Watches and Analyzers
Looking for a computer? Don't feel like trusting "Paid Adverts" style reviews? Feel free to ask your questions and also, tell us what you use.
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Latest: No compensation for ideal gas law deviations Storker, Oct 25, 2020 at 3:21 AM -
Compressors, Boosters and Blending Systems
This is where we talk about the machinery used to fill our scuba tanks!
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Latest: Filling hose with quick disconnect ? Wookie, Oct 24, 2020 at 4:27 PM -
Dive Propulsion Vehicles
Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
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Latest: Refurbish Suex battery rjack321, Oct 23, 2020 at 4:54 PM -
Exposure Suits
Custom or off the rack? Wet or Dry? Skins! Find everything you want to know about exposure suits.
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Latest: Wetsuits wantonly withering into wickedness chris kippax, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:11 AM -
General Scuba Equipment Discussions
Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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Latest: Why YOU Need WetNotes...And a bonus wetnote story Graeme Fraser, Oct 25, 2020 at 3:10 AM -
Regulators
What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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Latest: D420! How about that? lexvil, Oct 24, 2020 at 9:20 PM -
Tanks, Valves and Bands
Big tanks, small tanks, steel tanks, aluminum tanks and pony bottles. Find out which one is right for you.
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Latest: Asahi tank volume. Ed B, Oct 24, 2020 at 7:05 AM -
Do It Yourself - DIY
Think you're pretty handy at building things? Check out tips and instructions for DIY Scuba stuff.
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Latest: Torque wrench for regulator service chris kippax, Oct 25, 2020 at 12:45 AM -
Boats and Boating Equipment
Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Talk about it here!
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Latest: Best Kayak for Diving? rsingler, Oct 19, 2020 at 10:29 AM -
Lost, Found and Stolen
Misplace something? Found something? Want to alert others about a stolen item? This is the place! Be sure to give your location!
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Latest: Found GoPro Churro, Oct 24, 2020 at 6:38 PM
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Manufacturers Recall Notices
An official repository for Scuba Equipment Manufacturers' recall notices and safety announcements. New threads in this forum require a moderators approval.
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Q and A for Scuba Manufacturers
A place where SB users can communicate directly with manufacturers of scuba equipment and accessories! Think of these forums as a FAQ for many of the companies listed. Keep in mind that some manufacturers are busy people, and can take up to a few days to respond to your question. This forum has special rules.
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Latest: Force Fin Collectibles Jcp2, Oct 24, 2020 at 9:25 PM
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Hot Deals
Direct from the manufacturers, distributors, dive shops, and our business sponsors... Hot Deals is the place to find limited quantity, inventory clearance and other special deals. Only ScubaBoard Business Sponsors may start threads in this forum.
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ScubaBoard's Classified Section
You are in the ScubaBoard Classified Items section. This area is for buying, selling, or trading of items. This forum has special rules
Buy, Sell, or Trade gear or other items.
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Latest: Scubapro HUD w/Transmitter, Nice! shortysmadre, Oct 24, 2020 at 10:25 PM -
Q&A For ScubaBoard Business Sponsors
A place where users can communicate directly with ScubaBoard business sponsors regarding any number of topics, or customer service questions. Think of these forums as a FAQ for the companies that participate.
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Research and Development
Have an idea for a product or services and want to know what your fellow divers think? This is the place to ask.
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Latest: Assistance in Gathering Diver Log Databases for Research Purposes atdotde, Oct 22, 2020 at 3:53 AM -
Employment
Looking for a few good DMs, Instructors or employees or are you interested in a new challenge in the dive industry? Find what you need on ScubaBoard's own job market.
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Latest: Jupiter Dive Center PADI Instructor/DiveMaster NothingClever, Jun 28, 2020
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Underwater Photography
Discuss Underwater Photography from taking photos to photo equipment, sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
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Latest: RX100VII or A6400? Barmaglot, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:53 AM -
Underwater Videography
Discuss Underwater Videography from taking videos to video equipment , sell your old gear, see what your favourite camera manufacturers are coming out with or just find something fascinating to view.
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Underwater Hunting
Spearfishing, underwater fishing, lobstering, hunting and gathering underwater - it's all here. Come share your fish tales, photos, tips and techniques!
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Latest: Lobster Hunting Gloves? California Eric Sedletzky, Oct 24, 2020 at 10:22 AM -
Underwater Treasures
Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
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Latest: Calvert Cliffs MD fossil dive Barnaby'sDad, Oct 24, 2020 at 3:45 PM -
Marine Science and Physiology
Post all medical questions related to decompression or diving here. Questions and discussions about the marine life we love to share the ocean with and how to protect them are also welcome.
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Latest: Coronavirus Vaccine Could Kill Half A Million Sharks WeRtheOcean, Oct 24, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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Africa and the Middle East
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing the continent of Africa from Israel, Egypt to Madagascar and South-Africa.
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Latest: UAE East Coast Temperatures Searcaigh, Oct 24, 2020 at 4:10 AM -
Asia
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Eastern Russia to Japan and the Philippines.
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Latest: I'll jump in Indah, Oct 24, 2020 at 10:56 PM -
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand and French Polynesia.
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Latest: Best dive spots along NSW north coast? Russjstewart, Oct 18, 2020 -
Canada
Diving for those folks in the Great White North from East to West, fresh water to salt water, wrecks to caves and anything else you can think of.
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Latest: Tobermory Cottage for Rent Stoo, Oct 23, 2020 at 10:45 PM -
Greater Caribbean and Bermuda
Bermuda, the Bahamas Islands and destinations in the Caribbean Sea, including Cuba, the Cayman Islands, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and the islands in the Eastern Caribbean Sea.
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Latest: Bonaire slowly reopening.... tursiops, Oct 24, 2020 at 10:10 PM -
Central America
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Belize, Honduras and the Bay Islands, both coasts of Costa Rica, heading south to Panama.
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Latest: Any Opinions on Turqoise Bay Resort?? Good, bad or?? Kevin Floyd, Oct 19, 2020 at 12:08 AM -
Europe
Get the scoop on where to go, where to stay and who to dive with in this region encompassing countries from Iceland and the UK to Greece, the Mediterranean and Western Russia.
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Latest: Norwegian TV Drama - North Sea Oil Rigs in the 60's JMBL, Oct 19, 2020 at 5:19 PM -
Mexico
Traveling to Cancun, Cozumel, Akumal, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Ixtapa or another local island? Want to find out more about that dream vacation? Well, it's all here so come, join us!
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Latest: Coz Outbound Flying & Batteries azstinger11, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:36 AM -
South America
From Colombia to Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina whilst not forgetting the Galapagos Islands, Easter Island as well as the Falkland Islands.
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Latest: MALPELO review on the Ferox liveaboard Dan, Oct 22, 2020 at 4:04 PM -
United States
Regional forums for the USA and all 50 states. Regions are broken up into main regional section, and sub-sections. Also included are local clubs, and local trips and marketplace forums.
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Non-Geographic Clubs
Clubs and travel groups that span the world including our singles group, the grumpy old divers and all military divers!
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Latest: Where/when is it safe to dive? Ghost95, Aug 5, 2020
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History of Scuba Diving: Tales from the Abyss
Pioneers, agencies, gear and more: where did they all come from? What can we learn from their history?
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Latest: Basic gear from mid-twentieth-century Italy: Mares and Pirelli David Wilson, Oct 21, 2020 at 5:56 AM -
Scuba Industry News
Find the latest announcements and information with regard to what's happening in the Scuba industry.
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Latest: How to explain Liability to boat owner (in simple examples)? Zeke XA3, Sep 14, 2020
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Scuba Related Court Cases
This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
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Latest: Illegal dumping of lead/arsenic into waterways by SeaSoft wnissen, Oct 22, 2020 at 3:12 PM -
Shows and Events
Past and present, local and global Dive Shows and Events including Beneath the Sea, Boot, DEMA, Duikvaker, Our World Underwater, SCUBA Show, and others! Read it all here.
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Scuba Diving TV & Movies
Post here about what you think on scuba diving in TV & movies on videography, safety diving, ratings, view points, etc...
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Latest: My Octopus Teacher on Netflix AdivingBel, Oct 21, 2020 at 12:04 PM -
Apps, Book and Media Reviews
A place for reviewing books, cinema and interactive media related to Scuba, Free Diving, Oceanography and Limnology.
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Latest: Rob Stewart Investigation Protondecay123, Oct 21, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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Business of Diving Institute
The Business of Diving. Let's make a good living out of our passion for diving! To do so, let's raise the bar on customer service and dive shop marketing & management.
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Latest: Open Water Certifications: Not Bad in Summer 2020 Darcy Kieran, Oct 23, 2020 at 12:23 PM -
Becoming a Captain
What's behind the myth, legend and anecdotes about becoming a licensed Captain.
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Commercial Divers
Hard Hat, Saturation and all other types of commercial diving.
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Latest: Warning about dive schools Alex Kral, Aug 7, 2020 -
Public Safety Divers/Search and Rescue
EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here. Also Search and Rescue operations,
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Latest: Lift Bag Training Jake 10, Oct 22, 2020 at 10:01 AM
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Non-Diving Related Stuff
Discussions about things other than Scuba (it doesn't get any simpler than that). Please keep your discussions within the ToS.
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Latest: New Fast-Attack Nuclear Submarines to be Named Arizona and Oklahoma Akimbo, Oct 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM -
Dive into Fitness
A place to help each other continue healthy lifestyles.
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Latest: fitness / training plans for diving (with the help of fitness trackers) NothingClever, Oct 16, 2020 -
Good Causes, Petitions and Solicitations
A home for good causes, petitions & solicitations.
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Latest: Disabled Adults Employed, living at Aquatic Center awetmedic, Oct 24, 2020 at 12:19 PM -
Humor, Games, Clips, Yarns and Tales
Got a funny clip, a good joke, a story, a tale, a neat game or anything else fun, interactive and not-so-scuba related to share? Post it here for the rest of the community but remember to keep everything within our ToS guidelines. Thanks!
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Latest: Post Your Pretty Funny Stuff Here tep, Oct 24, 2020 at 9:44 PM -
Kudos
Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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Latest: Happy Birthday @Sam Miller III skippy311, Oct 18, 2020 -
Scuba Teens
A place for parents and youth leaders to discuss certification, (family) travel and other issues involved in introducing youths to this wonderful sport.
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Women's Community Forums
A non-diving related forum for women to discuss women specific things in life.
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Latest: Endometrial Ablation ScubaGalOutToSea, Oct 22, 2019
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