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From the PAGE 14 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
Publisher’s Desk West Yellowhead MLA
Dana McArthur
Member Canadian Association of Journalists PAGE 6 MONDAY JULY 13, 2020 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR Martin Long
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Writing a weekly Canada's emissions The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
column is no easy task. From the have little effect on the
Over this newspaper's Publisher’s Desk global emissions
30+ year history we Dana McArthur problem. And that at All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher
have had many offers Member Canadian Association of Journalists (.5%) of the world's who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. All
from people to write a population, emissions letters must bear the name of the writer —and must also include
weekly column. Only a handful of these per-capita are not the issue. While two the address and telephone number (which will not be published).
well-intentioned columnists were able to respondents pointed out (rightfully so) that The publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from
sustain such a daunting effort for any length Canada could certainly improve its per- print if there is a legitimate case for reprisals.
of time. capita carbon track record; it must be noted
The actual writing of a column is not the that these figures are not adjusted for colder Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs
difficult part. They tend to follow a simple climates nor adjusted for large, sparsely of this newspaper.
structure in order to make the point of the populated countries like Canada where
article clear. transportation plays a much larger role.
What can be difficult is coming up with an I will also take this opportunity to repeat
idea for a column each week. my main point that China, the US, India,
Another difficulty is finding the time for and Russia produce the vast majority of
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the research and fact-checking involved in global emissions. Yet, Canada seems to be
supporting the column's view. the only country in the world bent on T NEED
The greatest challenge however, disabling, and destroying its own oil and gas
particularly for new columnists, is not industry with mounting rhetoric —literally Letter to the Editor Policy NEW
hearing feedback on what they consider a chewing off the hand that feeds it.
WE HAVE RESUMED
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Riding Update: particularly well-crafted column. It is even more apparent (at .5%) that The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the by News Media Canada chair Bob Cox WEBDONUTS
While this is often a sign of a well-formed Canada's politicians are more interested in
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lock Alberta oil, than mustering the courage
encouraging sound for a writer.
All letters are published at the discretion of
FACT- response to my column last week! to put pressure on the powerful countries the editor-publisher who reserves the right to Newspapers have never been so loved —and never been so neglected.
With that, silence was certainly not the
The thirst for coverage of how the COVID-19 pandemic is turning the world upside-down has doubled, even tripled, the audiences of news publishers over the past two months. Readers have turned overwhelmingly to
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
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that are actually causing the majority of the
CHECKING draw more responses than one could What is (even more) glaringly evident edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters trusted news sources for information on the impact of the deadly virus on their communities.
It is often the case that a typo or error will problems.
Skyrocketing demand for your products is supposed to drive revenues in the same direction. Yet the very existence of many news outlets is in question as they deal with falling revenues that have caused layoffs, pay cuts
FIREARMS AND MORE
FIREARMS AND MORE
THE possibly imagine, and I sincerely thank each right now is that this situation is not going must bear the name of the writer —and must and closures.
also include the address and telephone
In the news business, as in so many areas, the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted and magnified a festering problem — publishers are not paid for content that is widely used in the digital world.
to resolve itself in the foreseeable future. At
and every respondent who caught this error
WORLD in my column last issue. least not until Canadian politicians lead the number (which will not be published). The broadcasting a concert by Celine Dion, but not paying for her songs.
The big search and social platforms sell billions of dollars of advertising, but don't share it with news publishers who generate content that attracts a lot of eyeballs to those platforms. It's a bit like a TV network
My particular error occurred when I wrote world by taking a stand against the big
publisher will consider withholding the
BY APPOINTMENT
BY APPOINTMENT
SINCE IT that Canada encompasses only five percent polluters —and stop cannibalizing our writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate It will take action by the federal government to tackle this problem. The COVID-19 experience shows why action needs to be taken now.
industries (and economy) for populist
(5%) of the world's population. In fact, as it
Other governments have acted. Australia has announced it will force Google and Facebook to pay for news content, sharing ad revenues with publishers. The Australian government fast-tracked plans to do this because
ONLY - PLEASE CALL
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WAS FLAT. was so numerously pointed out to me, that political points. concern of reprisals. of the collapse in news-media revenue related to COVID-19.
figure is actually point five (.5%).
Thank-you again to our many readers for
Google and Facebook have some programs to support journalism, but they have always refused to negotiate any kind of comprehensive compensation for the content of news publishers that appears on their platforms.
Jim Eglinski even greater weight to my argument (which to hear from so many people who are Letters published do not necessarily reflect the internet ad revenues, which more than quadrupled over the decade, to $7.7 billion. Facebook and Google have gained a chokehold selling ads on their platforms, and account for three-quarters of the online ad market in
pointing out this error. It is always amazing
Of course this decimal correction gives
US TO BOOK A TIME...
US TO BOOK A TIME...
Canadian daily newspapers have valiantly kept churning out the news over the past decade while watching revenues fall by 50 per cent, to $1.6 billion in 2018. That content often generates the clicks that generate
policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
MP Yellowhead Media Release: I now get to repeat ;) that every single reading the newspaper so regularly —and so Canada.
policymaker knows (even more so now) that astutely!
Newspapers have developed significant digital businesses, selling advertising and subscriptions, but the revenues generally fall far short of supporting the robust newsrooms that were traditionally underwritten by print
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In this environment, something had to give eventually. COVID-19 has burst it wide open. In COVID-19 terms, this case has gone from testing positive to requiring attention in the intensive care unit.
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The federal government has provided extraordinary short-term measures to support workers and businesses, including the news industry. However, a more lasting, sustainable solution is needed to ensure independent,
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fact-based journalism is alive and healthy across Canada in the future.
West Yellowhead MLA My must also include the address and telephone number (which will not be published). The
to edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the name of the writer —and
The federal government could mandate a system of royalties in which the internet giants would have to negotiate payments with a coalition of publishers.
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This kind of system has long existed in the music industry. It's why TV stations can't steal Celine Dion concerts and radio stations have to pay to play songs.
Your
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
case for reprisals.
Organizations representing musicians, songwriters and publishers collect royalties on their behalf every time their work is used commercially, from radio stations to bars, restaurants and even gyms. These groups have
Local Independent Newspaper
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
CHECKING Gerald Soroka by Adrienne Tait We want to acknowledge the kindness of an Edmonton. We were coming from Vancouver and know how grateful we were to have met such a their own challenges with the internet, and argue digital platforms are reaping massive value from their work without proper compensation.
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employee at Canadian Tire by the name of Carl,
had luggage with us, but after the car was put on
However, the basic system generates hundreds of millions of dollars for music creators and performers. SOCAN, which represents creators and publishers, reported 2018 royalties of $375 million. That amount would
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THE MP Yellowhead who demonstrated such kindness and humanity on the truck for towing we were completely stuck. kind and caring man who was willing to support us pay for the salaries in all the newsrooms of all the daily newspapers in Canada. And it's five per cent of internet advertising in the country.
our recent trip through Edson.
and would take nothing for his efforts despite the
Prior to this my husband had entered the store
Google and Facebook support some journalism, but the support is limited. Both have announced COVID-19 emergency relief funding. Facebook's emergency funding paid a maximum of US$5,000 per publication.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
On the night of Canada Day our car limped into
fact that he is supporting a family of five children
and met Carl to discuss the possibility of a battery
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
In 2018, Google announced the Google News Initiative, a plan to invest US$300 million over three years to fight misinformation and bolster journalism. The American News Media Alliance estimates that in the same
WORLD Canadian Tire and promptly died. Later we learned replacement, which at the time he thought might be in the Philippines. He willingly made the round trip year, Google earned US$4.7 billion in the United States through news-related search and Google News.
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
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that our alternator needed to be replaced.
from Edson to Edmonton in the pouring rain. We
the problem.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
The Facebook Journalism Project provides assistance such as newsroom training and an accelerator program to help digital publishers develop their businesses. But there is no direct funding of newsrooms. It's like
After waiting for an hour AMA showed up to tow
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
He found Carl to be very friendly and kind, so he
SINCE IT Gerald Soroka our car to Edmonton but they would not transport returned to the store to ask Carl if he might had no idea what we would do if he had not paying for guitar lessons for musicians, but not paying them to perform. 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
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stepped forward. It was such a magnificent act of
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
In the COVID-19 crisis, news publishers across the country have proven once again just how important their performance is to informing Canadians. It's time for the federal government to push Facebook and Google to
us with them due to Covid restrictions.
consider driving us to Edmonton and we would
kindness that we want to acknowledge publicly, if
Member of the Edson & District
provide real support for our newsrooms so they can keep doing this vital task.
Alberta
WAS FLAT. HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM MP Yellowhead before Canadian Tire closed and after several gladly pay for his time, gas and effort on our that is possible. Gerald Soroka Canadian Association T
So here we were sitting in pouring rain an hour
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(Full disclosure: This article was published by the Winnipeg Free Press which has received funding from Facebook as part of its accelerator program and its emergency COVID-19 relief.)
behalf. He did not hesitate and not only drove us to
attempts to get a ride home by public transport we the door after his shift ended at the store, but Kind regards MP Yellowhead 780-723-5787
found there was no such service from Edson to refused to take money from us. Sarah and Don Stewart
Alberta
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going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said Member of the Edson & District Chamber of Commerce by Deanna Mitchener
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
From the PAGE 14 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019 PAGE 7
Publisher’s Desk West Yellowhead MLA
Dana McArthur
Member Canadian Association of Journalists PAGE 6 MONDAY JULY 13, 2020 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR Martin Long
T he Weekly ANCHOR
Comment
ViewPoint
by Cassie Kushniruk
GUEST EDITORIAL/COMMENT Thanks for the feedback... Letter to the Editor Policy:
Letter to the Editor
Writing a weekly Canada's emissions The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
column is no easy task. From the have little effect on the
Over this newspaper's Publisher’s Desk global emissions
30+ year history we Dana McArthur problem. And that at All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher
have had many offers Member Canadian Association of Journalists (.5%) of the world's who reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and libel. All
from people to write a population, emissions letters must bear the name of the writer —and must also include
weekly column. Only a handful of these per-capita are not the issue. While two the address and telephone number (which will not be published).
well-intentioned columnists were able to respondents pointed out (rightfully so) that The publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from
sustain such a daunting effort for any length Canada could certainly improve its per- print if there is a legitimate case for reprisals.
of time. capita carbon track record; it must be noted
The actual writing of a column is not the that these figures are not adjusted for colder Letters published do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs
difficult part. They tend to follow a simple climates nor adjusted for large, sparsely of this newspaper.
structure in order to make the point of the populated countries like Canada where
article clear. transportation plays a much larger role.
What can be difficult is coming up with an I will also take this opportunity to repeat
idea for a column each week. my main point that China, the US, India,
Another difficulty is finding the time for and Russia produce the vast majority of
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
the research and fact-checking involved in global emissions. Yet, Canada seems to be
supporting the column's view. the only country in the world bent on T NEED
The greatest challenge however, disabling, and destroying its own oil and gas
particularly for new columnists, is not industry with mounting rhetoric —literally Letter to the Editor Policy NEW
hearing feedback on what they consider a chewing off the hand that feeds it.
WE HAVE RESUMED
WE HAVE RESUMED
Riding Update: particularly well-crafted column. It is even more apparent (at .5%) that The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the by News Media Canada chair Bob Cox WEBDONUTS
While this is often a sign of a well-formed Canada's politicians are more interested in
HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM Open Letter: argument, silence is not the most bowing to populist views that would land- Editor OUR PHOTO SERVICES
OUR PHOTO SERVICES
lock Alberta oil, than mustering the courage
encouraging sound for a writer.
All letters are published at the discretion of
FACT- response to my column last week! to put pressure on the powerful countries the editor-publisher who reserves the right to Newspapers have never been so loved —and never been so neglected.
With that, silence was certainly not the
The thirst for coverage of how the COVID-19 pandemic is turning the world upside-down has doubled, even tripled, the audiences of news publishers over the past two months. Readers have turned overwhelmingly to
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS
that are actually causing the majority of the
CHECKING draw more responses than one could What is (even more) glaringly evident edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters trusted news sources for information on the impact of the deadly virus on their communities.
It is often the case that a typo or error will problems.
Skyrocketing demand for your products is supposed to drive revenues in the same direction. Yet the very existence of many news outlets is in question as they deal with falling revenues that have caused layoffs, pay cuts
FIREARMS AND MORE
FIREARMS AND MORE
THE possibly imagine, and I sincerely thank each right now is that this situation is not going must bear the name of the writer —and must and closures.
also include the address and telephone
In the news business, as in so many areas, the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted and magnified a festering problem — publishers are not paid for content that is widely used in the digital world.
to resolve itself in the foreseeable future. At
and every respondent who caught this error
WORLD in my column last issue. least not until Canadian politicians lead the number (which will not be published). The broadcasting a concert by Celine Dion, but not paying for her songs.
The big search and social platforms sell billions of dollars of advertising, but don't share it with news publishers who generate content that attracts a lot of eyeballs to those platforms. It's a bit like a TV network
My particular error occurred when I wrote world by taking a stand against the big
publisher will consider withholding the
BY APPOINTMENT
BY APPOINTMENT
SINCE IT that Canada encompasses only five percent polluters —and stop cannibalizing our writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate It will take action by the federal government to tackle this problem. The COVID-19 experience shows why action needs to be taken now.
industries (and economy) for populist
(5%) of the world's population. In fact, as it
Other governments have acted. Australia has announced it will force Google and Facebook to pay for news content, sharing ad revenues with publishers. The Australian government fast-tracked plans to do this because
ONLY - PLEASE CALL
ONLY - PLEASE CALL
WAS FLAT. was so numerously pointed out to me, that political points. concern of reprisals. of the collapse in news-media revenue related to COVID-19.
figure is actually point five (.5%).
Thank-you again to our many readers for
Google and Facebook have some programs to support journalism, but they have always refused to negotiate any kind of comprehensive compensation for the content of news publishers that appears on their platforms.
Jim Eglinski even greater weight to my argument (which to hear from so many people who are Letters published do not necessarily reflect the internet ad revenues, which more than quadrupled over the decade, to $7.7 billion. Facebook and Google have gained a chokehold selling ads on their platforms, and account for three-quarters of the online ad market in
pointing out this error. It is always amazing
Of course this decimal correction gives
US TO BOOK A TIME...
US TO BOOK A TIME...
Canadian daily newspapers have valiantly kept churning out the news over the past decade while watching revenues fall by 50 per cent, to $1.6 billion in 2018. That content often generates the clicks that generate
policies or beliefs of this newspaper.
MP Yellowhead Media Release: I now get to repeat ;) that every single reading the newspaper so regularly —and so Canada.
policymaker knows (even more so now) that astutely!
Newspapers have developed significant digital businesses, selling advertising and subscriptions, but the revenues generally fall far short of supporting the robust newsrooms that were traditionally underwritten by print
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
advertising.
Open Letter: 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Letter to the Editor Policy
In this environment, something had to give eventually. COVID-19 has burst it wide open. In COVID-19 terms, this case has gone from testing positive to requiring attention in the intensive care unit.
The Weekly Anchor welcomes Letters to the Editor
HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM Letter to the Editor All letters are published at the discretion of the editor-publisher who reserves the right
The federal government has provided extraordinary short-term measures to support workers and businesses, including the news industry. However, a more lasting, sustainable solution is needed to ensure independent,
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
fact-based journalism is alive and healthy across Canada in the future.
West Yellowhead MLA My must also include the address and telephone number (which will not be published). The
to edit for clarity, length and libel. All letters must bear the name of the writer —and
The federal government could mandate a system of royalties in which the internet giants would have to negotiate payments with a coalition of publishers.
6,30
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FACT- ViewPoint Kind local employee helps stranded motorist family publisher will consider withholding the writer’s name from print if there is a legitimate 0 Audited
This kind of system has long existed in the music industry. It's why TV stations can't steal Celine Dion concerts and radio stations have to pay to play songs.
Your
Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221
case for reprisals.
Organizations representing musicians, songwriters and publishers collect royalties on their behalf every time their work is used commercially, from radio stations to bars, restaurants and even gyms. These groups have
Local Independent Newspaper
SERVING: TOWN OF EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS!
CHECKING Gerald Soroka by Adrienne Tait We want to acknowledge the kindness of an Edmonton. We were coming from Vancouver and know how grateful we were to have met such a their own challenges with the internet, and argue digital platforms are reaping massive value from their work without proper compensation.
We felt we had met an angel and wanted you to
OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
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employee at Canadian Tire by the name of Carl,
had luggage with us, but after the car was put on
However, the basic system generates hundreds of millions of dollars for music creators and performers. SOCAN, which represents creators and publishers, reported 2018 royalties of $375 million. That amount would
DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Call
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THE MP Yellowhead who demonstrated such kindness and humanity on the truck for towing we were completely stuck. kind and caring man who was willing to support us pay for the salaries in all the newsrooms of all the daily newspapers in Canada. And it's five per cent of internet advertising in the country.
our recent trip through Edson.
and would take nothing for his efforts despite the
Prior to this my husband had entered the store
Google and Facebook support some journalism, but the support is limited. Both have announced COVID-19 emergency relief funding. Facebook's emergency funding paid a maximum of US$5,000 per publication.
Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
On the night of Canada Day our car limped into
fact that he is supporting a family of five children
and met Carl to discuss the possibility of a battery
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
In 2018, Google announced the Google News Initiative, a plan to invest US$300 million over three years to fight misinformation and bolster journalism. The American News Media Alliance estimates that in the same
WORLD Canadian Tire and promptly died. Later we learned replacement, which at the time he thought might be in the Philippines. He willingly made the round trip year, Google earned US$4.7 billion in the United States through news-related search and Google News.
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Telephone: (780) 723-5787
that our alternator needed to be replaced.
from Edson to Edmonton in the pouring rain. We
the problem.
Fax: (780) 723-5725
The Facebook Journalism Project provides assistance such as newsroom training and an accelerator program to help digital publishers develop their businesses. But there is no direct funding of newsrooms. It's like
After waiting for an hour AMA showed up to tow
Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
He found Carl to be very friendly and kind, so he
SINCE IT Gerald Soroka our car to Edmonton but they would not transport returned to the store to ask Carl if he might had no idea what we would do if he had not paying for guitar lessons for musicians, but not paying them to perform. 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Website: www.weeklyanchor.com
stepped forward. It was such a magnificent act of
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
In the COVID-19 crisis, news publishers across the country have proven once again just how important their performance is to informing Canadians. It's time for the federal government to push Facebook and Google to
us with them due to Covid restrictions.
consider driving us to Edmonton and we would
kindness that we want to acknowledge publicly, if
Member of the Edson & District
provide real support for our newsrooms so they can keep doing this vital task.
Alberta
WAS FLAT. HELP SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM MP Yellowhead before Canadian Tire closed and after several gladly pay for his time, gas and effort on our that is possible. Gerald Soroka Canadian Association T
So here we were sitting in pouring rain an hour
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Chamber of Commerce
Audit
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(Full disclosure: This article was published by the Winnipeg Free Press which has received funding from Facebook as part of its accelerator program and its emergency COVID-19 relief.)
behalf. He did not hesitate and not only drove us to
attempts to get a ride home by public transport we the door after his shift ended at the store, but Kind regards MP Yellowhead 780-723-5787
found there was no such service from Edson to refused to take money from us. Sarah and Don Stewart
Alberta
CORRECTION The Weekly Anchor Canadian Publication Mail Number - 40014221 Canadian Weekly Newspapers
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Apologies on my behalf to the Edson Cycling Association for a Your OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Audit Association Views & News
misqoute of projected full cost build of the new Bike Park that is Local Independent Newspaper Fri.: 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
going in out at Willmore. In the last issue my article incorrectly said Member of the Edson & District Chamber of Commerce by Deanna Mitchener
$350,000 when actually it is a $624,000 projected cost for the full
build. Please accept my apologies and I take full blame, not the Published by: 422247 Alberta Ltd.
Weekly Anchor. Deanna Mitchener 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson, Alberta
P.O. Box 6870, T7E 1V2
Telephone: (780) 723-5787
Fax: (780) 723-5725
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