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ScubaBoard Site News
Check here for official ScubaBoard Announcements.
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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 TG-5 Underwater Camera and Housing Review tarponchik, Sep 16, 2017
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Latest: ScubaBoard Invasion Central 2018 Cozumel cardzard, Sep 15, 2017
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ScubaBoard Surge 2018: Bonaire!
Where's it gonna be? You'll have to watch this forum to find out.
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Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE Central 2018 Bonaire cardzard, Sep 21, 2017 at 4:15 PM -
Past ScubaBoard Invasions & Surges
Here are all the former invasions. Come and relive the fun.
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Latest: Free NASE Nitrox certification course at Roatan Invasion 2017 urbaneve71, Sep 6, 2017
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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: A Brief History of Diving (before 1943) tridacna, Sep 14, 2017 -
Scuba Industry News
Find the latest announcements and information with regard to what's happening in the Scuba industry.
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Latest: Event for dive professionals ScubaMeen, Sep 20, 2017 at 5:53 AM -
Scuba Related Court Cases
This is the place to discuss court cases and legal matters that affect the SCUBA industry.
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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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Latest: TEKDiveUSA.2018 TEKDiveUSA, Sep 21, 2017 at 9:31 PM -
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: Chasing Coral - Netflix Documentary CT-Rich, Sep 24, 2017 at 6:53 PM -
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: The Scuba SNobs Guide to Diving Etiquette Book 2 NYCNaiad, Sep 24, 2017 at 4:13 PM
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Q and A for Scuba Certification Agencies
This is the place to ask that Dive Agency about their classes!
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Latest: PADI C Cards boulderjohn, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:58 AM -
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: Gear Advice for Novice Divers From Novice Diver Bierstadt, Sep 24, 2017 at 5:19 PM -
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: Save-a-dive Kit? Marie13, Sep 25, 2017 at 4:57 AM -
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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Latest: What's the most unpopular benign/non-polarizing opinion you hold re: diving? Steve_C, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:59 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: Free Hollis XL Fin FLGator, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:54 AM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Latest: Prism2 Reconfiguration tstormdiver, Sep 18, 2017 -
Snorkeling / Freediving
Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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Latest: Help choosing reef socks and Force Fins please! MAKO Spearguns, Sep 24, 2017 at 9:57 PM -
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: Basic gear from the former German Democratic Republic: East German fins regulator bj, Sep 24, 2017 at 8:25 PM -
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: How many Boys have Autism and can Scuba Therapy help? DiveHeart, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:36 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: Women and everything being heavy in scuba diving Steveed, Sep 23, 2017 at 8:07 PM -
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: Be Cautious Diving and Traveling Abroad CanadaDan, Sep 22, 2017 at 9:48 AM -
Accidents and Incidents
This forum is for the discussion of diving Accidents and Incidents and has Special Rules. Please read the Special Rules at the top of the forum before posting threads or responses. Please post your surprise, indignation and any memorials in the Passings Forum.
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Latest: Woman dead, husband injured on 230 meter dive - Greece hargikas, Sep 25, 2017 at 4:11 AM
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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: Small Camera, Big Features: SeaLife Micro 2.0 paradiseacres, Sep 24, 2017 at 12:46 PM -
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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Latest: This how a Eel return in a hole!!! CT-Rich, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:54 AM -
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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Underwater Treasures
Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
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Latest: 100th Dive: Early 19th Century New England Lost and Found! icechip, Sep 17, 2017 -
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: Zinke Recommends Removing Protections from 10 National Monuments elbig, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:34 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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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: What is Saturation Diving? kelemvor, Sep 22, 2017 at 2:25 PM -
Public Safety Divers
EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
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Latest: Screening process for new members Resqdivemedic, Sep 19, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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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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Latest: Aqua Lung Voluntary Recall on ACD Yoke regs Sevenrider860, Sep 24, 2017 at 9:22 AM -
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: OTS Spectrum reviews ? jaybob217, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:36 AM
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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: Spot/flood Canister Light bamafan, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:10 AM -
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: short inflator hose - safety risk? cool_hardware52, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:53 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: Use a backup SPG with air integration? stuartv, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:23 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: Alkin Compressors? Clark Fletcher, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:43 AM -
Diver Propulsion Vehicles
Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
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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: Prescription mask Rred, Sep 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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General Scuba Equipment Discussions
Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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Latest: Dive canister for Garmin InReach? Rred, Sep 24, 2017 at 5:11 PM -
Regulators
What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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Latest: Looking for knowledgeable opinion on water getting into regs fmerkel, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:35 AM -
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: Help on faber steel ID Scared Silly, Sep 24, 2017 at 11:39 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: Am I going to die? BCD repair couv, Sep 24, 2017 at 5:22 PM -
Boats and Boating
Renting a boat? Own your own or perhaps you're considering purchasing a new toy? Talk about it here!
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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 free dive fin Venice 2TH DIVR, Sep 17, 2017
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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: shortest boat trips to dive sites David Silver, Sep 24, 2017 at 2:30 PM -
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: Where to go in November/december Luko, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:49 AM -
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: Advice...first trip to Australia Murky Waters, Sep 24, 2017 at 8:03 PM -
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 Dive Report September 15, 2017 gcarter, Sep 19, 2017 at 9:45 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: Request: Grand Cayman recommendations? Doctorfish, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:04 AM -
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: Going back to Utila, need apt. or hotel recommendations walking distance to Alton's please. keesmon, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:38 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: Ireland in September... Dan_T, Sep 24, 2017 at 8:24 AM -
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: All inclusive with shore diving? Scott, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:18 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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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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Latest: Keys Dive Operations Post-Irma: Who will be opening, and when? Barefootdog, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:46 AM -
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: At what age did this start happening to you? Freewillow, Sep 23, 2017 at 4:01 AM
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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: Thermo Modular Valves divad, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:34 AM -
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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Latest: Bad Dive Right In experience - or - just plain Bait and Switch ... divad, Jun 22, 2017 -
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: Survey on scuba diving in collaboration with European Space Agency Dively, Sep 8, 2017 -
Special Announcements
This forum is closed to new posting, as it will be completely phased out starting July 1.
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Latest: Slashing Prices in our CLEARANCE SECTION... CCR Josh, Jun 25, 2012 -
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: Tenerife - Canary Island job possibilities motyll, Sep 18, 2017
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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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Dive into Fitness
A place to help each other continue healthy lifestyles.
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Good Causes, Petitions and Solicitations
A home for good causes, petitions & solicitations.
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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: Corrupt-a-Wish Francesea, Sep 20, 2017 at 3:22 PM -
Kudos
Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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Latest: Thank you Vintage Double Hose! OWIC647, Sep 22, 2017 at 4:03 PM -
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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Latest: Dive Flag epaulets (stickers) for your uniform The Chairman, Aug 25, 2017 -
Women's Community Forums
A non-diving related forum for women to discuss women specific things in life.
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Latest: Ladies: What do you wear on liveaboards? SeaMonkey67, Sep 13, 2017
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