Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

A billowy white "laze" plume is one hazard to avoid at the Kamokuna lava ocean entry site. See more below.
Photo from USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

“NATURAL WATER” FROM A PRIVATE WELL would be bottled at the proposed Pahala Town Square & Hawaiian Springs Facility, said Al Kam, manager of the project proposed for the old Ka`u Sugar mill site, states a story by Tom Callis in today’s Hawai`i Tribune-Herald.

A square marks the location of an existing well shaft opening
near a proposed warehouse at the old Ka`u Sugar mill site.
Map from Hawai`i County Planning Department

      According to the story, Hawai`i County Planning Department expects to complete review of the application in October. Kam did not say when construction would take place if the project receives approval by county Planning Director Duane Kanuha.

      The development would include more than 136,000 square feet in buildings with a water bottling facility, storage and retail stores, along with parking for tour buses, vans and cars along Maile Street. The largest building currently on the property is 12,000 square feet. For comparison, the buildings would cover more than three times the area of the new Ka`u gymnasium.
      “We’re here to provide jobs to the state of Hawai`i,” Kam told Callis. “We’re trying to rebuild manufacturing in the state of Hawai`i.” He didn’t estimate how many jobs the facility would provide.
      According to Callis, Kam is owner of Hawaiian Springs, which bottles water in Kea`au. Kam told Callis the main market for the premium product would be “the mainland and elsewhere.”
      “We want an export product,” he said. “We are poised to take advantage of that.”
      The Planning Department is accepting public comments on the proposal. Emails can be sent to planning@hawaiicounty.gov, susan.gagorik@hawaiicounty.gov and larry.nakayama@hawaiicounty.gov.

      See hawaiitribune-herald.com.
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KILAUEA SUMMIT’S LAVA LAKE has again risen to a visible level. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that it was 56 feet below the floor of Halema`uma`u crater this morning and rising.

Webcam captured lava spattering at Kilauea's summit this morning.
Photo from USGS/HVO

      Spectators have been able to see lava spattering and upheavals of the lake’s crust several days this month as Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park continues its centennial celebration.

      Webcam views of the lake can be seen at hvo.wr.usgs.gov.

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“THE PLUME IS NOT YOUR FRIEND,” Hawaiian Volcano Observatory warns in the current issue of Volcano Watch.
      Referring to lava entering the ocean at Kamokuna, the article states, “This ‘laze’ (short for lava haze) plume, a byproduct of the lava-ocean interaction, is formed as hot lava boils seawater to dryness. The process leads to a series of chemical reactions that result in the formation of a billowing white cloud composed of an irritating mixture of condensed, acidic seawater steam, hydrochloric acid gas, and tiny shards of volcanic glass. Visitors should avoid this plume, as even the wispy edges of it can cause skin and eye irritation and breathing difficulties.
      “Once formed, the effects of the laze plume are literally blowing in the wind. During prevailing trade wind conditions – normally greater than about 80 percent of the year – air flow from nighttime through early morning carries this noxious ocean entry plume off shore and out to sea. This is good news for coastal entry visitors who approach the lava flow field from the end of the National Park's Chain of Craters Road (the west side of the ocean entry).
      “By contrast, from mid-morning through late afternoon, trade wind flow on Kilauea’s south flank carries the plume onshore and along the coast, resulting in poor air quality for National Park visitors hoping to catch the ocean entry lava show. During the along shore intervals, the chances of clearer viewing conditions are greater if visitors approach the ocean entry from the Kalapana (east) side, rather than from the west.
      “Regardless of the direction the wind is blowing, visitors to the ocean entry need to be mindful of all of the hazards present at the coastal entry and should vigilantly watch for changing conditions. Enjoy the beauty, but mind the hazards—and heed all warning signs!”
      See hvo.wr.usgs.gov/havo.
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FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, the Hawai`i Board of Education gave Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi an overall rating of “Exceeds Expectations” in her annual job performance evaluation.
      “The superintendent and her team sets high expectations for the department and has continued to collaborate with the Board, schools and community on advancing these goals,” said BOE Chairman Lance Mizumoto.

Kathryn Matayoshi

      The BOE evaluation is comprised of the following categories with Superintendent Matayoshi’s rating in each: Overall Rating, Exceeds Expectations; Overall Management Abilities, Exceeds Expectations; and

      Performance Objectives and Program Accomplishments: Fully Meets Expectations.
      The Board noted a number of accomplishments in Matayoshi’s evaluation, posted here​. According to the BOE, Hawai`i State Department of Education continues to make progress in key systemic areas from progress on addressing the statewide achievement gap to expansion of community engagement with a focus on career and college.
      “The department continues to work hard in transforming public education. This rating is reassuring feedback that we are on the right track and a reflection of the high performance and dedication of the department’s leadership team, administrators, teachers and students,” Matayoshi said. “We will continue to strive higher and remain student-focused in our decision making and planning.”
      Additional HIDOE accomplishments over the past year include establishment of new offices, including the Office of Hawaiian Education and Community Engagement; implementation of “Jacob's Study,” a three-phase project that will help HIDOE compile a comprehensive space inventory of all of its facilities; expansion of the free meal and summer meals programs; reduction in open cases of Department Directed Leave and Leave Pending Investigation; securement of multiple grants, including the New Skills for Youth grant awarded to 24 states to improve career preparation systems; and launched efforts to review and revise the joint HIDOE/BOE Strategic Plan concurrently to the drafting of a state plan in response to the new federal law the Every Student Succeeds Act.
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VIDEOCONFERENCING OF HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL meetings this week is available at Na`alehu State Office Building.

      Committees meet tomorrow, with Governmental Relations & Economic Development at 9 a.m.; Public Works & Parks & Recreation, 9:15 a.m.; Public Safety & Mass Transit, 9:45 a.m.; Planning, 10:30 a.m.; Environmental Management, 1 p.m.; and Finance, 2 p.m.
      The full council meets Wednesday at 9 a.m.
      All meetings take place at West Hawai`i Civic Center in Kona.
      See hawaiicounty.gov for agendas and live streaming of the meetings.

MAULI OLA FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE Wednesday through Saturday at Wood Valley Farm. The event features live music, performance, shamanism, mind/body healing, fermented foods, holistic health, land-based skills workshops, and a Coffee & Human rights circle.

      For more information, see mauliolafestival.com, email malian@kauspecialtycoffee.com, or call 503-575-9098.

KILAUEA VISITOR CENTER AUDITORIUM in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park presents a hula performance, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Halau Hula Ulumamo o Hilo Paliku’s Kumu hula Mamo Brown was formally trained in the `ai ha`a, or low bombastic style, of kahiko hula. After her `uniki, she started her own halau and carries on the kahiko tradition.
      Free; park entrance fees apply.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016

Runners head to the trail at yesterday's Ka`u Coffee Trail Run. See more below. Image from video by Vernon Harvey.

OCT. 4 IS THE DEADLINE to finish the new Ka`u High School gym, Nancy Cook Lauer reported in Hawai`i Tribune-Herald.

      According to Cook Lauer, the county is paying overtime to contractors who are rushing to finish to project.

Hawai`i County P&R Director Clayton Honma. Image from youtube

      “The pending cost attributed directly to OT is approximately $97,000,” Parks and Recreation Director Clayton Honma told Cook Lauer. “Please understand that the county is only paying for the overtime premium (the ‘half’ in the ‘time-and-a-half’) as the contractor’s contract includes the straight-time cost component for the work.”

      Several delays have caused the project to be two years behind schedule. During grading, a lava tube and burial site was discovered. County inspectors also required contractors to remove and reinstall more than 21,000 square feet of the new concrete floor.
      Hawai`i County’s contract with Summit Construction is $17.1 million, and the project is at least $228,000 over budget, Cook Lauer said. The state allocated $18 million for the gym and shelter.
      See westhawaiitoday.com.

Billy Barnett won the Ka`u Coffee Trail Run
Half Marathon. Photo by Peter Anderson

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KA`U COFFEE TRAIL RUN RESULTS ARE IN. Bill Barnett won the Half Marathon at the third annual event with a time of 1:39:05. He also won in 2014. Michael Sullivan followed at 1:42:27, and Alex Richardson crossed the finish line with a time of 1:55:08.

      Amy Young placed first in the women’s division of the Half Marathon at 1:59:27. Gillian Wood and Jacqueline Anton ran a close race for second place, with times of 2:17:22:0 and 2:17:22:7, respectively.
      In the 10K men’s division, first through third places went to Patrick Baker, 54:59; Keith Mackenzie, 58:49; and Nathaniel Hepp, 59:48.
      Women’s division winners were Abigail Rothoiz, 1:01:02; Megan Lamson, 1:01:55; and Cary Aurand, 1:04:52.
      Michael Schueller won the 5K with a time of 20:36. Kevin Sun came in second at 23:41, and Sampson Soder place third at 23:59. Megan Denny was the first women to finish the 5K at 27:46. Antonia Villa, 28:35, and Sheena Flores, 28:47, followed.

      Vernon Harvey’s aerial footage of the event can be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=9-8FsDDHTFY.

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Austrian Hermann Dittrich, here with Myra Jean Sumida, won first
in his age group. Photo from Hermann Dittrich

THREE-TIME WINNER among 60-69-year-old men in yesterday’s Ka`u Coffee Trail Run Half-Marathon is Hermann Dittrich, of Austria. Dittrich plans to live on this island until March and run in the Honolulu Marathon in December.
      A vegan who runs four times a week, Dittrich comes to Hawai`i each winter and grows his own food while training. He does the same in spring and summer in Austria. 

      Dittrich is a retired attaché with the Austrian Army.
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HAWAI`I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is teaming up with Hawai`i County Police Department and child passenger safety advocates to promote National Child Passenger Safety Week, today through Saturday.

Children should use booster seats until they can use seat belts
correctly. Photo from Parents Central

      During the week and throughout the year, Hawai`i’s child passenger safety technicians are dedicated to helping parents and caregivers learn how to correctly install child safety seats and properly buckle up their keiki, whether it’s in child safety seats, booster seats or when using the vehicle’s seat belts. 

      “Hawai`i’s keiki are our most precious asset. We can and need to do better to give them the future they deserve,” said HDOT director Ford Fuchigami. “Parents and caregivers can improve their child’s safety by simply using child safety seats, booster seats and seat belts properly.”
      In Hawai`i, children under four years old are required to ride in a child safety seat, and children four through seven years old must ride in a child passenger restraint or booster seat. Violators are required to appear in court, and if convicted, must attend a four-hour class. They may also be assessed a penalty of up to $500.
      According to 2014 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 24 percent of children ages four through seven years old were prematurely moved to seat belts, and nine percent were unrestrained. Children should remain in booster seats until they are four feet nine inches tall and can use seat belts correctly without the booster seat.

HDOT Director Ford Fuchigami

      Before a child can be moved from a child safety seat to a booster seat, parents and caregivers should check that the lap belt fits across the child’s upper thigh, the shoulder belt fits across the child’s shoulder and chest, the child’s knees bend comfortably at the edge of the seat when his or her back and bottom are against the vehicle seat back, and the child can stay seated properly during the entire trip.

      Additionally, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now advising that children ride rear-facing until at least the age of two. To educate the public about this recommendation and Hawai`i’s child restraint law, HDOT is airing public service announcements on television and in movie theaters statewide.
      Hawai`i has more than 340 certified child passenger safety technicians, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, medical professionals and parents. All technicians have been trained to provide instruction on choosing the right car seat, installing it and using it correctly.
      “Each county has child restraint inspection stations and community car seat checks to ensure that all children return home safe,” Fuchigami said. “Parents and caregivers should utilize these free resources to better protect their children.”
Free public car seat check events will be held on National Seat Check Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Target stores in Hilo and Kona.

      For more on child safety, as well as a list of child restraint inspection stations and community car seat check, see www.kipchawaii.org or www.safercar.gov/parents.
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IN SPORTS, KA`U HIGH’S EIGHT-MAN football team hosted Pahoa yesterday. The Trojans racked up 14 points, but fell to the Daggers, who ended up with 18 points. Zachary Kai and Jacob Flores scored one touchdown each, and Kai scored with a two-point conversion.
      Next Saturday, the team travels to Kohala.
      Also yesterday, wahine Trojan volleyball teams went north to play Kohala. Varsity scores of 10, 18 and 21 fell short. Junior varsity won their first game, but then Kohala won the second and the tie-breaker, with final scores of 25-22, 3-25 and 10-15.
      Hosting Hilo on Tuesday, varsity scored 17, 11, and 17 in their three games, and junior varsity scores were 8 and 9 in their best of three games match.

      This week, the teams head to Konawaena on Wednesday and Kohala on Saturday.

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U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono

SEN. MAZIE HIRONO SECURED HAWAI`I priorities in a wide-ranging bill to improve water resources. The Water Resources Development Act of 2016 creates a program to repair high hazard dams, promote green infrastructure and support public-private partnerships. The bill authorizes over $12 billion in funding for the Army Corps of Engineers and supports water infrastructure projects across the country.

      “Hawai`i residents know too well the dangers that flash floods present to life and property. It’s critical that we upgrade our water infrastructure to ensure that families are protected,” Hirono said. “I’m proud to have successfully fought for programs to keep another Kaloko Dam disaster from occurring, support projects like the Ala Wai Flood Mitigation Program and dedicate funding to maintaining rural harbors.”

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LEARN ABOUT S.N.A.P., USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Monday from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Na`alehu Community Center. Information includes how to apply.

      Call 929-8571 for more information.

KA`U RESIDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE in Hawai`i County Council meetings this week. Committees meet Tuesday, with Governmental Relations & Economic Development at 9 a.m.; Public Works & Parks & Recreation, 9:15 a.m.; Public Safety & Mass Transit, 9:45 a.m.; Planning, 10:30 a.m.; Environmental Management, 1 p.m.; and Finance, 2 p.m.

      The full council meets Wednesday at 9 a.m.
      All meetings take place at West Hawai`i Civic Center in Kona.
      Videoconferencing is available at Na`alehu State Office Building. See hawaiicounty.gov for agendas and live streaming of the meetings.

Sunalini Menon Photo from Mauli Ola Festival

MAULI OLA FESTIVAL OPENS WEDNESDAY evening at Wood Valley Farm. The festival brings people together to celebrate, learn and generate new conversations about coffee, human rights and earth-friendly practices like permaculture and Leave No Trace. 

      A community discussion about how to improve human rights in the coffee industry takes place at 5:30 p.m. following the opening oli at 5 p.m.
      Sunalini Menon, Sarah Allen, Sarah Grant and others will join the event sponsored by Barista Magazine and Ka`u Specialty, LLC.
      Sunalini Menon has been in the coffee industry since graduating in food technology from the University of Madras, India in 1972. She has spent more than 40 years in coffee in the arena of coffee quality.
      Sarah Allen, editor and co-founder of Barista Magazine, has been a driving force in the international barista movement from its outset.
      Sarah G. Grant is an assistant professor of cultural anthropology at California State University, Fullerton. She studies the industrial grade and burgeoning specialty coffee industries in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Vietnam.
      See mauliolafestival.com for more information and tickets.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016

Wood Valley's Denny family competed in the Ka`u Coffee Trail Run, with mom Megan, 42, taking first place
in the 5K women's division. Photo by Julia Neal

THE THIRD ANNUAL KA`U COFFEE TRAIL RUN saw local and mainland winners this morning. The 5K winners crossed the finish line with Michael Schueller, of Benthel Park, PA taking first, Ka`u High School teacher Kevin Sun taking second, and Samson Soder, of Na`alehu, taking third. 

      The first woman across the line was 42-year-old Megan Denny, of Wood Valley, whose husband and two children also competed. Second was Antonida Villa, of Kailua-Kona and third was Christina Rasmussen, of Pahala.

Winner of the Ka`u Coffee Trail Run 5K was
Michael Schueller, of Pennsylvania.
Photo by Julia Neal

      Miss Ka`u Coffee queens and princesses greeted the runners as they crossed the line, giving them each wooden medallion in the shape of the island. 

      See more complete results of the 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon in tomorrow’s Ka`u News Briefs.
      The event is sponsored by `O Ka`u Kakou to raise money for the community. The start and finish is at Ka`u Coffee Mill.
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HAWAI`I’S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION responded to an Associated Press story by Martha Mendoza and Margie Mason regarding working conditions for undocumented men aboard Hawaiian fishing boats. According to the story, foreign fishermen “are confined to American boats for years at a time,” with pay amounting to as little as 70 cents an hour.
      “With no legal standing on U.S. soil, the men are at the mercy of their American captains on American-flagged, American-owned vessels, catching prized swordfish and ahi tuna,” the story said. “Since they don’t have visas, they are not allowed to set foot on shore. The entire system, which contradicts other state and federal laws, operates with the blessing of high-ranking U.S. lawmakers and officials.”

Miss Ka`u Coffee Rochelle Koi (center), Junior Miss Ka`u

Coffee Karlee Fukunaga-Camba (left) and Miss Ka`u

Coffee First Princess Casey Koi were on hand to greet

runners and present each of them with a medallion

in the shape of Hawai`i Island to remember

Ka`u Coffee Trail Run. Photo by Julia Neal

      “I’m alarmed and disturbed by the conditions reported by the Associated Press,” Sen. Brian Schatz said. “In addition to working on expeditiously and independently confirming the veracity of the reports, I have directed my staff to do a comprehensive review of what available tools the Coast Guard as well as the Departments of Justice, Labor, and Homeland Security have under current law to ensure the safety, human rights and dignity of these crewmen. The crews on these vessels need immediate protections, which is why we are working with the administration to develop a decisive, aggressive and appropriate response in addition to researching legislative options.”

      Sen. Mazie Hirono said, “I am deeply disturbed by the situation described in the story. It is completely unacceptable that the inhumane treatment of any workers – foreign or not – is legal under U.S. federal law. I am engaging the full range of stakeholders, including federal agencies and the industry, to determine the extent of the problem and the appropriate course of action to address it. I welcome the industry’s initial steps to respond to this unacceptable situation and am encouraged they are taking this seriously. I am committed to finding solutions that improve conditions for workers across the fleet and recognize the role industry can play in addressing this matter.”
      Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said, “The AP’s report that hundreds of foreign workers are being subjected to human rights abuses and inhumane conditions just off our shores is deeply disturbing. This is a problem that has been ignored for years and must be immediately addressed. We are working with major stakeholders to determine the most expedient course of action to put an end to this unacceptable situation, and protect the safety and human rights of these crewmen, making sure that fair labor standards are enforced for all workers.”
      See the story at bigstory.ap.org.
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Ranny Albious

THE CURRENT EDITION OF HAWAI`I ISLAND’S MOST WANTED highlights a 39-year-old man wanted for escape, a 55-year-old man wanted for questioning in an arson investigation and a 36-year-old man wanted for abuse.

Guy Edward Silva

      Officer Jason Grouns asks for help in locating 36-year-old Ranny Albious, of Ocean View, who is wanted for abuse and failure to appear. He is described as 5-foot-4, 160 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

      The television program also asks for help in locating 55-year-old Guy Edward J. Silva, who is wanted on a bench warrant for contempt of court. He is also wanted for questioning in connection with investigations into arson, theft and unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle. He is described as 5-foot-7, 210 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and numerous tattoos. He has no permanent address but frequents the Hilo, Kona and Ka`u areas.

Jeremy Allan Ward

      The 39-year-old is wanted for escape. Jeremy Allan Ward was last seen at Hale Nani correctional facility at about 8 a.m. on Aug. 27. He is described as 5-foot-5, 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has a red heart tattoo with the name “Tanya” on the left side of his chest, tribal-style tattoos on his left lower arm, the word “FEATHER” on the back of his left upper arm and other assorted tattoos on his right arm, his back and the back of his left hand.

      Police ask anyone with information about any of these individuals to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300. All information is kept confidential, and Crime Stoppers does not tape record phone calls or subscribe to caller ID.
      The program airs on Na Leo TV Channel 53 on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. and on Channel 54 on Sundays at 5 p.m.
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HAWAI`I FARMERS UNION UNITED holds its upcoming annual convention for the first time on Hawai`i Island. On Oct. 14-16 at OK Farms in Hilo, the sixth annual event will be an opportunity for members of the union, the farming community and local food advocates to learn about issues such as regenerative soil, trellis farming, tropical fruit growing, the future of hemp and medicinal cannabis, and more.

      Keynote speakers include U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who recently visited Ka`u farms and met with constituents; Ka`u’s state Sen. Russell Ruderman, owner of Island Naturals food markets; and state Rep. Chris Lee.
      For more information and to register, see hfuu.org.

KAHUKU UNIT OF HAWAI`I VOLCANOES National Park offers a free program tomorrow. People & Lands Of Kahuku, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is a guided, 2.5-mile, moderately difficult hike over rugged terrain that focuses on the area’s human history.
      See nps.gov/havo.

GRAND OPENING OF NIAULANI SCULPTURE GARDEN at Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village is tomorrow at 4 p.m.
      See volcanoartcenter.org.

LEARN ABOUT S.N.A.P., USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Monday from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Na`alehu Community Center. Information includes how to apply.
      Call 929-8571 for more information.

Artist Margaret "Peggy" Stanton offers a series of painting
workshops beginning Monday. Image from VAC

PAINTING WITH PEGGY RETURNS to Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village.

      Margaret “Peggy” Stanton leads an ongoing series of acrylic painting workshops for artists of all levels beginning Monday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each class is a hands-on painting session where participants learn to approach their painting process with a new awareness and understanding of color dynamics and composition.
      Stanton helps artists heighten and accentuate their own unique vision with bold colors, lines and shapes. With important tips on acrylic paints and media, artists create a painting on canvas using a more immediate and intuitive process. She guides artist on “painterly” ways to put on the finishing strokes. Stanton also offers individual instruction for artists during each session.
      Cost for each Monday session is $20 or $15 for VAC members.
      Students bring their own supplies and easels. Email questions to peggystanton007@yahoo.com.
      Register and see the materials list and detailed class descriptions at volcanoartcenter.org.

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