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How quickly things change. It was only a few short weeks ago, we

were complaining about all the rain and the slow start to summer. With

the stretch of dry scorching weather we’ve had, it was only a matter

of time before the forest fi re situation escalated dramatically. B.C. is

experiencing the driest conditions since 1958, when a number of tem-

perature records were set throughout the Interior, many of which have

been broken over the past week.

There are 126 fi res burning in B.C., most of them lightning caused,

and the Province is using all its resources available, including asking for

help from other provinces. More than 70 out-of-province personnel from

Alberta, Nova Scotia and Quebec, will be joining a unit from Ontario to

help battle the wildfi res ravaging the province. The Wildfi re Manage-

ment Branch sent out a plea for assistance earlier this week after tinder

dry conditions brought on extreme forest fi re conditions in the region.

The largest, the Mt. McAllister fi re, is in the north east and is estimated

at 20,000 ha or 200 sq. km in size. As a result, there is an evacuation or-

der in place for the entire District of Hudson’s Hope affecting more than

11,000 people. The intensity of the fi re has not allowed for any direct

attack on the fi re and evacuation alerts are also in effect for a wide area.

In the Kamloops Fire Centre, crews are fi ghting the Apex Mountain

fi re west of Penticton, which is at more than 100 ha. Evacuation alerts

are in effect for some 13 properties. The fi re is not contained and is

thought to be human caused.

The closest blaze to Kamloops is near the summit on the Coquihalla

Highway. The Murray fi re is also uncontained; at more than 150 ha, the

fi re near the former toll plaza has affected an evacuation order for more

than 30 properties.

A 20-person ground crew with helicopter support is now attacking the

blaze, believed to be a lightning strike.

In the south, fi re dangers have led to an evacuation alert for the

Princeton-Summerland Road area due to an interface fi re southeast of

Merritt near Chain Lake. The Jura fi re sprang up Wednesday south of

the Okanagan Connector, and was assessed at 15 hectares by Wednes-

day afternoon. It also is uncontained. The B.C. Wildfi re Management

is requesting an air tanker to help fi ght the blaze, but many resources

are busy battling the Apex Mountain wildfi re.

As well, a 1.1 ha fi re, believed to be caused by a lightning strike on

July 14 is burning northwest of McQueen Lake since.

The Province is spending about $3.5 million a day fi ghting wildfi res

in the province.

Wildfi re rating extreme, smoky skies advisory in effect

The thick haze of smoke that hangs over the city is now seriously impact-

ing air quality in Kamloops.

The Ministry of Environment has issued a “Smoky Skies” advisory for

Kamloops and much of the southern Interior. Residents in the area are be-

ing advised to avoid strenuous activity outdoors – and those with lung and

heart sensitivities are being told to stay inside.

Those with asthma and CPD are most at risk of symptoms – but even

healthy people will experience problems if enough particulate accumulates

in their lungs. It does help to have an air purifi er in your home – but overall

simply staying indoors is a good idea for everyone. Environment Canada

says the smoke is likely to linger in our area until at least Friday.

Most of the smoke in our region is coming from wildfi res north and west

of Kamloops; some north and west of Quesnel and west of Williams Lake.

The fi re danger rating is extreme for most of the Kamloops Fire Centre

now, and that means anything can set off a wildfi re, especially a lightning

strike.

A campfi re ban is in effect throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre.

This prohibition also includes the use of tiki torches.

To report smoke or fl ames or unattended campfi re, call 1 800 663-5555

or #5555 on your cellphone.

THE MURRAY FIRE near the former toll plaza remains uncontained. More than 30 properties in the area are under an evacuation order.

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At McDonald Park

There is more to the 2014 Sturgis

Canada International Motorcycle

Rally and Music Festival than its

name implies.

Drawing from popular events

staged at the original Sturgis fes-

tival and at Daytona Beach, Stur-

gis Canada is set to execute such

daily activities as bike rodeos and

burn out, a Miss Sturgis Canada

Beauty pageant, the ever-popular

cabbage patch ladies’ wrestling

event, bike show ‘n’ shine con-

tests, as well as off-site day trips

to visit Okanagan Valley vine-

yards, a West Coast Whale Watch-

ing trip (if suffi cient numbers reg-

ister), and two special fundraising

rides: a veteran’s celebrity poker

run on Saturday to raise funds for

The Wounded Warrior’s Program,

and the Ladies’ Cancer Ride fund-

raiser on Sunday.

“A percent of our profi ts is al-

ways earmarked for charities like

Sick Kids, and we allow charity

organizations to have free vendor

space at our festival,” Sasseville

related with pride.

The daily cabbage patch wres-

tling matches, according to event

organizer Ray Sasseville, pulls

more fans than some of the bands.

It was a big hit the fi rst year it took

place at Sturgis North 2013 as fans

crowded into the grounds to watch

the matches. The event is worth

$1,000 to the overall champion.

Add to this, Californian Mad Mike

Hughes will celebrate the 40th an-

niversary of Evel Knievel’s famous

Snake River Jump by launching his

$2 million rocket 750 feet into the

air, travelling 2,000 feet, powered

by just four gallons of water and 20

lb. of propane.

“When you’re staging a four-

day festival it’s important to

have enough activities going on

to keep your patrons occupied,”

stated Sasseville. “We have a gor-

geous venue; we have room for

5,000 campsites; the venue itself

is self-contained with 37 build-

ings; we have a 15,000-person

capacity beer garden; the main

stage has hosted the likes of John-

ny Cash and Kenny Rogers in the

past; a wide variety of vendors;

and if you just want to get away

from things, you can park a deck

chair in the middle of the Cold-

water River, which fl ows through

the site, and sip on a cold one.”

When asked if he thought there

was an existing stigma against St-

urgis Canada being perceived as a

“biker event,” Sasseville is quick

to reassure that the biker element

is only one aspect of his crowd and

that having motorcycles on site is

actually as a big a draw for the RV

crowd as the bands themselves.

“For one thing, 95 per cent of all

bikers are just ‘weekend warriors’

that love to get out and congre-

gate at events like Sturgis Canada.

Then you have your four per cent

bike professionals who are people

in the actual bike business, and

your fi nal one per cent are in the

bike clubs,” Sasseville explained.

“Yes, we do get members of bike

clubs in attendance but provincial

liquor laws say they can’t display

club colours or have patches on

their vests. It’s all about security,

and we have yet to experience any

trouble with bike clubs and we

don’t anticipate any in the future.”

He said attendees are welcome

whether they arrive on two

wheels, four wheels or on foot,

Sasseville is determined to learn

from the problems of his fi rst

two attempts and claims he has

a three-year plan for the site that

will stage at least one major mu-

sic festival each year plus future

country music, jazz-blues festi-

vals and even a heavy metal con-

cert in the near future.

“With all the site improvements

alone we are anticipating that the

festival will grow in popularity

for the 2015 event and that it will

keep on developing . . . I want St-

urgis Canada to be one of THE

main concert venues on this con-

tinent,” he said.

HoroscopesJuly 21 - July 27, 2014

A release of pressure will occur this week that has affected you since Dec. Be prepared to take measured risks; you can do well over the next year. Much will depend on how you’ve been put-ting things in place since June/13. Don’t just jump, esp. in situa-tions that involve others – wait.

Any sense of having felt unappreciated since Dec. ends this week. Matters involving others reach a turning point, now to mid-Sept. - you’ll know where you stand. New directions at home/in the family are beginning & will develop over the next year. They’ll likely prove benefi cial & can have more fun attached.

Hopefully you’ve made more money than you’ve spent since June/13 though temptations may have been hard to resist since Dec. It’s a busy 12 months ahead. This week, begin to analyse your position in a forensic manner – & continue it ‘til mid-Sept. to get good habits in place for proper time management.

Focus on new approaches you want to take with fi nances during the next year. You can earn more but you may also spend more. There’s much to think about involving your personal position this week. Any romantic situations that have been at a standstill can begin to unfold.

This week begins a new 12-year cycle for you. That sense of waiting is disappearing. You know you can no longer drift – be-gin this week & continue to mid-Sept. to take action towards establishing a good foundation based on self-discipline. With this in place, success will be assured.

You’ll need a lot of patience in the next year as you go through a winding up stage of a present 12-year cycle. Decide waht needs to be let go of. Learn to listen to your inner voice. Greater clarity of mind develops this week – fi nancial worries cease. Research/gather as much information as possible now to mid-Sept.

That sense of stalemate, creating all sorts of hold-ups & dif-fi culties, that’s lingered since last Dec. will be gone. New begin-nings involving friends, groups of people, & recommendations from those you know can have an uplifting effect for the next 12 months, making you much happier.

That frustrating, holding back sensation you’ve been experiencing since Dec. ends this week, creating the beginning of a new 2-year cycle. With this, your confi dence & energy will pick up. At the same time you have new opportunities to gain greater recognition of your skills over the next year by being seriously committed.

You’ll no longer feel out-of-sync this week – you have much to look forward to over the next year. There are still those with a hidden agenda – be careful with them from now to mid-Sept – there may be lurking jealousies of their own making. Protect yourself.

You’ve changed the way you respond to others over the last year – likely due to the level of commitment you’ve felt towards other things since Dec. It’s time to take action this week in get-ting priorities in order. Serious work on this to mid-Sept. will pay dividends.

You can look forward to a better 12-month period ahead that can very well begin to head in new directions this week when it comes to others & their appreciation of your efforts. You’ll no longer feel invisible. Your general sense of well-being can improve, too. You’ll notice important changes with work or commitments from now to mid-Sept. Confi dently pursue what you want.

Pay attention to your health this year. Be aware of what you eat/weight-gain. Jump on that urge to exercise more. You moved to an important phase from now to mid-Sept.; take a serious look at long term goals.


More to Sturgis Canada than motorcycles, music


• OVERLANDER DAYS, an annual summer family event produced by

the NSBIA, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at McDonald Park. www.nsbia.com.

• SABRINA WEEKS & SWING CAT BOUNCE will be perform-

ing at Fireside Steakhouse & Bar July 18 & 19 at 8 p.m.

• BROCK CENTRAL LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Wed. of

the month (Aug. 6 & 20) at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagles club, 755 Tran-

quille Rd. New members always welcome. Call Victor, 250-554-8031.

• WHAT’S UNDER THE DOME? Ukrainian Orthodox Church of

All Saints, 1044 Eighth St., will once again open its doors for its Icon

Tours, Sat. 1 – 3:30 p.m., or other days/times by request, throughout

July & Aug. Learn the history of Ukraine & the Orthodox Church

through the pictoral murals & other icons Refreshments available. Do-

nations optional. Call 778-220-5584.

• Project X Theatre presents X FEST 2014, at Prince Charles Park,

July 23 – Aug. 9, with two fantastical plays, both adaptations of be-

loved children stories, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and The

Last of the Dragons by Edith Nesbit.

• 13TH ANNUAL VW TURTLE RIVER RACE Sun. Sept. 21, 12

– 3 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Free fun family event with prizes, barbeque,

games & live entertainment. Turtles tickets from Save-On Foods;

Cooper’s Foods; Ocean Pacifi c; Volkswagen of Kamloops; Surplus

Herby’s; Kamloops Live Box Offi ce; Purity Feed; Home Hardware;

Andre’s Electronics, or www.wctlive.ca/turtlerace.htm. Proceeds to

Western Canada Theatre. Call 250-374-3000.

• LET’S DANCE, hosted by Thompson Valley Activity & Social

Club (TVASC), July 19, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Kamloops Curling

Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Strange Brew. Tickets: $10, from

Zonia, 250-372-0091, Francoise, 250-372-3782, Ed, 250-374-2774.

• FARMERS’ MARKET at the BC Wildlife Park, every Sunday,

June 29 – Sept. 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Located in the park parking lot.)

• KAMLOOPS SECONDARY 20 YEAR REUNION class of 1994

Aug. 16 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Tickets

are limited & selling now! Check out kss1994grad.weebly.com for all

the events happening on that weekend and to purchase tickets.

• KAMLOOPS FARMERS MARKET at the 400-block of Victoria

Street, every Wed. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., May 7 – Oct. 29.

• SHAMBHALA MEDITATION GROUP offers meditation in the

Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Sat drop-in 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Mon

7 – 8:30 p.m.; Thurs 7 – 9 p.m. with available meditation instructions.

433B Lansdowne St. Call Liz, 250-376-4224.

• Canadian Country Music Award winners & Juno Award nominees,

QUARTETTE, 4 of Canada’s best singer/songwriters (Cindy Church,

Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick, & Sylvia Tyson) backed by a 3-piece

band, will perform Aug. 17 at Rainbow’s Roost, 6675 Westsyde Rd.,

in an outdoor concert – bring your lawn chairs or blankets – at 2:30

p.m. gate open 1 p.m. Tickets are $29 from Kamloops Live! Box Of-

fi ce, 250-374-5483, www.kamloopslive.com.

• RUBE BAND practises most Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at the Old Yacht Club,

1140 Rivers St. New members welcome. Call Bob Eley, 250-377-3209.

• CIRQUE DU SOLEIL presents DRALION at ISC Dec. 24 – 28.

Wed. Dec. 24, 4 p.m.; Fri. Dec. 26, 4 & 7 p.m.; Sat. Dec. 27, 4 & 7:30

p.m.; Sun. Dec. 28, 1:30 & 5 p.m. Tickets: adults/$45 – $145; children

(12 & under)/$36 – $126 at ISC Box Offi ce, 300 Lorne St., www.

cirquedusoleil.com/dralion, www.ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.

AROUND TOWN• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St., open for

public drop-ins Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily hands-on fun in the

exploration rooms;interactive science shows Sat. at 11 a.m. & 1:30

p.m. July 18/19: ASTRONOMY SHOW & CRAFT. Explore the solar system,

then look to the stars & make a Constellation in a Cup! July 22 – 26:

MAKE & FLY A KITE. Two simple, but elegant, super-fl yable designs

available for your creating & fl ying pleasure. Call 250-554-2572.

• THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 730 Cotton-

wood Ave. SEEKING VOLUNTEERS for NSCC front desk/reception (4-hour

weekly shift & on an on-call capacity. Call Jo-Ann, 250-376-4777.

• THIRD ANNUAL KAMLOOPS MARATHON, July 27, beginning at

6 a.m., at McArthur Island Park & Rivers Trail; 3km, 8km, 1/2- & full-mar-

athon, marathon relay. Register at www.kamloopsmarathon.ca/run.html.

• Kamloops Seniors Activity Centre hosts BINGO every Tues at the

Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Rd. (by Coopers). Doors:

5 p.m. Games: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 19+ event; fully licensed concession.

• OUTDOOR THEATRE ADVENTURE CAMPs at Rainbow’s

Roost, July 2 – 18, for children from 5 – 10. Educational & fun ac-

tivities including dancing, singing, & acting. MINI OUTDOOR THEATRE

ADVENTURE CAMP: July 2 – 4 (ages 5&6); Outdoor Adventure Camp:

July 7 – 11 & July 14 – 18 (ages 7 – 10). Call 250-572-7576.

• AT SUN PEAKS: FARMERS’ MARKET, June 29 – Sept. 9, every Sun-

day, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Sun Peaks Resort. SUNBURST EXPRESS

CHAIRLIFT June 27 – Sept. 1, daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. servicing the bike

park, alpine hiking trails, & sightseeing.

• MEMOIRS ON THE WALL, an exhibit by Wendy Weseen, at Ar-

nica Artist Run Centre, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 W. Sey-

mour St., July 25 – Sept. 6. Free admission. [email protected].

• GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gar-

dens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.

• PERRY TUCKER will perform at the Celista Hall Farmers Mar-

ket every 2nd Wed from July 2 – Sept. 10; market hours 9 a.m. – 1

p.m., music every Wed. 10 a.m. – noon.

• THE BC WILDLIFE PARK SUMMER KIDS CAMPS. New WILDLIFE

RANGERS day camps, exciting kids’ science day camps for ages 10 – 12,

Thurs. Aug. 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Animal encounter, games, snacks, minia-

ture train, birds of prey show, behind-the-scenes tour, grizzly bear & cou-

gar encounters. Cost: Season’s pass-holders: $45/day; non-pass-holders

$50/day. $5/day discount on payments received at least 14 days prior to

camp date. Register at http://bczoo.org/kidscampsage10to12.htm.

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CONTEST TIME. If you know a deserving person or family that

would love to attend the four-day festival at no cost, including free

camping, send us their story to [email protected], the

Sturgis Canada Rally Facebook page or to [email protected].

All winners will be announced one week before the event.

Also enter our Ugliest Bike contest for a chance to win a four-day pass

to [email protected], the Sturgis Canada Rally Facebook

page or to [email protected]. A new winner every week!

• UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS, on the 1st & 3rd

Monday of the month (July 7 & 21), at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh

Rd., 7 – 10 p.m.; hosted by Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy Band. No

cover. All acoustic musicians welcome. Call 250-376-5115.

• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-

num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• KAMLOOPS QUIT SMOKING support group meets every Thurs

at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.


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SUMMER WORD SEARCH

• FIRST-WORLD SALES LAUNCHES: Daneson, an Ontario

“purveyor of fi ne toothpicks,” recently introduced $35.99 “Artisanal

Toothpicks” (that’s per dozen, in “Single Malt” and other exotic fl a-

vours) for the discriminating dental raker. The lemon-fl avoured picks

are a bargain at only $19.99, yet are made from the same “fi nest qual-

ity Northern White Birch . . . prepared according to exacting recipes.”

• RECENTLY CHARGED WITH INDECENT EXPOSURE: Fred-

rick Davis, 49, reported at Toronto’s Agincourt Library in June alleg-

edly using one hand to masturbate while pointedly holding a cucumber

in the other.

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As temperatures remain high

across our region, many people

are hitting the water to keep cool.

Interior Health would like to re-

mind the public that it’s impor-

tant to be safe when in, near or on

the water. More people die from

drowning in the Interior region

than in any other area of the prov-

ince. So far this year, there have

been 25 deaths in B.C. due to ac-

cidental drowning, 15 of which

have occurred in the Interior.

“Water activities like swimming

and boating can be a lot of fun

and a great way to cool down,

but drowning is a real danger,”

said Dr. Lizette Elumir, resident

public health physician with Inte-

rior Health. “Drowning can hap-

pen fast, sometimes in less than

a minute.”

Prevention is the key to reduc-

ing drowning deaths in our re-

gion. Here are some tips:

• Always swim with a buddy.

• Do not go beyond your abilities.

Do not go farther or into deeper

water than you can handle.

• Never dive into unknown water.

Underwater objects may appear

deeper than they are.

• Don’t mix alcohol or other

drugs with water activities; these

substances can affect judgment,

co-ordination and the ability to

self-rescue.

• Always supervise children

when around water; a child can

drown in seconds in only a few

inches of water.

• Install four-sided fencing around

pools with a gate that cannot be

opened by a child, and child proof

or lock doors that open directly to

a backyard pool area.

• Learn life-saving techniques in-

cluding CPR and artifi cial respira-

tion.

• Take a marine safety course.

• Always wear a life-jacket when

on a boat, personal water craft

(such as a Jet Ski), paddle board

or any other water craft; nearly

90 per cent of all boaters who

drown are not wearing a life-

jacket or not wearing it properly.

• Always have a spotter when tow-

ing people who are skiing, wake

boarding or riding on an infl atable.

• Use caution when near water.

Falling into a pool or other body

of water can be very dangerous.

If you hit your head and become

unconscious, you can drown very

quickly.

Drowning is almost always pre-

ventable. July 19 to 26 is Nation-

al Drowning Prevention week – a

week dedicated to reducing the

number of water-related fatali-

ties and near drowning incidents

through increasing awareness of

water safety.

Be safe in, on the water

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Now that we are in the thick of the “fun in the sun” season, residents

across the region are planning road trips, hitting the beach, or heading

to the hills. Nobody wants to spend the summer season in a hospital

bed, so Interior Health is reminding the public to take a few simple

steps to stay healthy this summer:

• For non-urgent care during offi ce hours, call your family doctor or

the doctor on call for the local practice or clinic.

• If your community has one, consider using a walk-in clinic. Call

ahead to check the clinic’s hours.

• Try to see your doctor before he or she takes holidays if you have any

developing health concerns.

• Note the summer/holiday hours of your local pharmacy or drug store,

and ensure your prescriptions are up to date and fi lled. Remember to

pack medications while traveling.

• Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 for confi dential health information and

non-emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For deaf

and hearing-impaired assistance (TTY), call 7-1-1.

• If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a

toxic substance, call Poison Control at 1-800-567-8911.

• If at any time you feel that you require urgent medical attention,

do not hesitate to go to the emergency department or call emergency

services at 9-1-1.

• Some hospitals may experience higher than normal volumes over the

holidays. A triage system is used at the Emergency Department to en-

sure priority is given to those patients requiring the most urgent care.

More simple tips for staying safe and healthy:

• Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. Limit sun and heat exposure

by wearing a hat and seeking shade. Wear SPF 30 or higher sunscreen

and lip balm and be sure to cover-up when you can;

• Wash hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand

rub;

•Get regular exercise and fuel your body with healthy and nutritious

foods;

• Everything in moderation, including alcohol;

• Never leave children or pets in the car. Even when parked in shaded

areas with the windows cracked open the temperature of your car can

increase rapidly. Leave your purse or phone in the back seat next to

your child or pet to ensure you don’t forget them in the car;

• Take care driving especially during dawn and dusk. Keep your eyes

on the road, leave the phone alone and never drink and drive;

• Be safe around water and monitor children when out enjoying lakes,

rivers and pools.

Smart tips for a safe summer Leave your pets at home, not in your vehicle

The recent heat wave has led to an increase in calls from the pub-

lic who see animals, usually dogs, left unattended in parked vehicles.

Within minutes the interior temperature of a vehicle left in the direct

sun, can soar and cause serious injury or death to an animal.

The following check list should be followed before calling the police

or the SPCA.

• Is the car in the sun or shade?

• Are the windows down and does the animal have air fl ow?

• How long have you observed the animal?

• Does it have any water?

• Have you gone into nearby stores and tried to locate the owner/

driver?

• What is the dog doing – panting, lying down, barking?

If you do observe an animal panting, shaking uncontrollably, lethar-

gic and appears to be uncoordinated, then this may be a critical situa-

tion requiring the attendance of either the police or animal control. If

a vehicle needs to be entered and the SPCA has been called, they will

contact a local tow company to open a locked door. Police offi cers,

if warranted, can break a window and remove the animal. This will

always be a last resort and only to save the life of the animal.

The SPCA can be contacted at 250- 376-7722.

Lastly, to avoid these situations, it is strongly suggested during the

hot days of summer, dogs be left at home and not in vehicles.

jmnews july 18, 2014

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