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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: 5 Tips For Choosing Your First BCD SanctumDive, Sep 19, 2018 at 1:14 AM
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Latest: Divers looking for Roommates for the 2019 Invasion noj3333, Sep 10, 2018
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Latest: ScubaBoard SURGE Central 2019 Curacao cardzard, Sep 17, 2018 at 4:03 PM
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Past ScubaBoard Invasions & Surges
Here are all the former invasions. Come and relive the fun.
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Latest: Things To Do In Cozumel in 2015 Steven Thompson, Sep 7, 2018
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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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Scuba Industry News
Find the latest announcements and information with regard to what's happening in the Scuba industry.
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Latest: FAKE NEWS!!--PADI to be sold once again Wookie, Sep 18, 2018 at 11:52 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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Latest: Fatal accident in Fontanazzi Cave and protests towards IANTD falcon125, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:34 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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Latest: Demo Day Events for Everyone from the "Tech Curious" to the Hard Core Techie Richard FDC, Sep 5, 2018 -
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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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: Two Scuba Divers Make All the Wrong Moves Soggy_Diver, Sep 16, 2018 at 12:00 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: Wrong Information on OW card donburde, Sep 18, 2018 at 2:31 PM -
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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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: Regulators: Best Value x < $600 ex. Dive Rite, Deep 6, DGX, HOG, etc. tbone1004, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:57 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: Happy to always dive advanced within recreational limits, forever ? [Poll] Superlyte27, Sep 19, 2018 at 9:07 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: Would YOU thumb this dive? EireDiver606, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:59 AM -
Rebreather Diving
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about rebreathers.
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Snorkeling / Freediving
Discussions about snorkeling and freediving from recreational fun to a competitive sport!
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Latest: Small nose, low volume Freediving mask, clear skirt? EireDiver606, Sep 19, 2018 at 9:01 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: Basic gear from mid-twentieth-century Britain: Dunlop, Heinke, Siebe-Gorman etc David Wilson, Sep 19, 2018 at 6:04 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: Veterans G I Bill covers Adaptive Scuba Training in Key Largo! DiveHeart, Sep 18, 2018 at 4:40 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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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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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: Rebreather fatality - Point Loma, California Caveeagle, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:13 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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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: Got free go pro 6 what do i need? ReefHound, Sep 18, 2018 at 3:19 PM -
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: Voit Vintage Speargun ScottFL78, Sep 14, 2018 at 8:29 PM -
Underwater Treasures
Shipwrecks, archaeological sites, underwater mysteries, fossils, geological sights and all the treasures of the deep!
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Latest: Underwater "treasures" in city center Subcooled, Sep 19, 2018 at 2:21 AM -
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: Books and online resources on Ecosystems of the Mediterranean Sbiriguda, Sep 19, 2018 at 2:29 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: the history of the North Sea commercial divers Sam Miller III, Sep 7, 2018 -
Public Safety Divers
EMT's... Fire... Police... share knowledge here.
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Latest: Long Term Care of DAN O2 Kit rhwestfall, Sep 11, 2018
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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: Sherwood Avid BC Tank Strap Brackets Failed bobfmdc, Sep 4, 2018 -
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: Perdix AI - what does "MOD" parameter stand for? GreggS, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:14 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: Xtar D26 1600 stuartv, Sep 18, 2018 at 11:43 PM -
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: ScubaPro Hydros Pro HydrosPro Octo placement stuartv, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:58 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: Delete dive log atomic cobalt The Chairman, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:50 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: What are my options to fill my own tanks? rcontrera, Sep 19, 2018 at 4:03 AM -
Diver Propulsion Vehicles
Everything you always wanted to know about DPVs and Scooterbut were afraid to ask...
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Latest: UV26 conversion to UV18? DA Aquamaster, Sep 18, 2018 at 11:01 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: Seaskin Nova drysuit review BurhanMuntasser, Sep 19, 2018 at 5:30 AM -
Latest: Which fins are good for strong currents Ghost95, Sep 19, 2018 at 3:14 AM
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General Scuba Equipment Discussions
Got a question on scuba gear? Ask the Pros!
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Latest: Online parts suppliers? (Need to replace SMB inflator valve) WetInPortland, Sep 18, 2018 at 5:43 PM -
Regulators
What brand? Which one? What type? The in's and out's of scuba diving regulators.
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Latest: Scubapro mk10 and r190 Ghost95, Sep 19, 2018 at 1:29 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: Rust on Faber/OMS LP85s Scared Silly, Sep 18, 2018 at 10:29 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: Re-purposed condemned SCUBA tanks rsingler, Sep 19, 2018 at 1:05 AM -
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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Latest: The Great Loop LunaBuna, Sep 17, 2018 at 9:01 PM -
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 Float at Centeen Park JohnRom, Sep 15, 2018 at 8:01 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: water temps and correct exposure protection for end of September outofofficebrb, Sep 18, 2018 at 11:56 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: Diving at Gili Islands or stay on Bali Mike Veitch, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:17 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: Renewing 'C-card' construct, Sep 19, 2018 at 4:04 AM -
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: Sept. 16, 2018 Race Rocks video MarkH, Sep 18, 2018 at 9:45 AM -
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 trip report and "How to" gypsyjim, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:21 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: Coco View Trip Report: July/August 2018 ljwillia, Sep 18, 2018 at 12:41 PM -
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: Dive the Shipwrecks of D-Day (Normandy France) Hoag, Sep 13, 2018 at 6:38 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: Cozumel or West Palm Beach Florida for drift diving in January/February? ggunn, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:29 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: Galapagos Late August Trip Review and Video BAMA6977, Sep 13, 2018 at 4:36 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: Interesting comment from a fellow diver drbill, Sep 12, 2018
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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: WTB DSS Steel BP w/weight plates bravokiloromeo, Sep 19, 2018 at 8:24 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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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: What do you look for in a vacation rental? BRT, Sep 17, 2018 at 4:21 PM -
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: commercial diving business looking for someone to take over Trevor J Davenport, Sep 14, 2018 at 9:39 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: What are everyone’s favorite movie scenes? DangerousDan64, Aug 4, 2018 -
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: YOU ARE ALL URINATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 60plus, Sep 18, 2018 at 5:48 PM -
Kudos
Know someone that did something special? Start a 'Kudos thread' to honor them!
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Latest: Carter Lift Bags RyanT, Sep 17, 2018 at 10:20 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: Lost My Buddy Due to Divorce Scuba Scott, Jun 29, 2018
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