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 | Apology accepted, Jedi Princess. |
 The holidays are an interesting time. They seem to encourage us to set aside our differences and ignore what separates us for just a moment. Perhaps we feel the need to clean the slate and disregard the past for the sake of enjoying the time we have together. At least this is the case in my town/home/heart. This year, however, that is something I cannot do. I refuse to ignore the fact that I have messed up. I'm going to rip off those band-aids if it means the wounds I've caused in others can finally heal properly. This entry is dedicated to two very special people (sorry to be all "inside" about it, but you know who you are), and though my pal Sithy may never read this, we've talked about it already, so I know he's gotten the message. But, at the same time, this is meant for ALL.
I don't think the world likes to admit when it's wrong, or apologize when such words would solve a great many problems. How do I plan to change the world? By changing myself.
To everyone I've ever (and never) met:
I'm sorry.
I'm sincerely sorry that you've been hurt, that you are hurting right now. I'm sorry that you've lost something or someone dear to you. I'm sorry that violence, selfishness, hate, and greed reign in our society. I'm sorry for life's injustices. I'm sorry that bad things happen to good people. I'm truly sorry that life is so often unfair. But most of all, I'm sorry for everything I've done to contribute to that. I've said and done things that shouldn't have been. Moreover, I've not said and done things that desperately needed to be. Who am I to accept a situation for what it is, instead of trying to make it better? Who am I to not be there when you need me most?
For every time I've let you down or not stood up for you, I'm sorry. For every time my pride won the battle over humility, I'm sorry. For every time I should have apologized, but didn't...I'm sorry. I know this can't make up for all those times I've come up short, but I pray it's a start. I'm all about new beginnings these days, so please forgive me and help me start over.
As they say in Star Wars:
TPM
"Oh, sorry!"-TC14
"Sorry. Whosa are yousa?"-Jar Jar
"I'm sorry."-Padmé
"I'm sorry I wasn't able to finish you, 3PO."-Anakin
"I'm sorry for my behavior, Master."-Obi-Wan
"I'm sorry for my deception..."-Padmé
ATOC
"Milady, I'm so sorry."-Cordé
"Sorry, Master, I forgot you don't like flying."-Anakin
"I'm deeply sorry, Master."-Anakin
"Sorry Master."-Anakin
"Sorry Milady."-Anakin
"Sorry Milady."-Anakin
"I'm sorry."-Anakin
"I'm sorry. I don't have a choice."-Anakin
"Then, I'm sorry old friend."-Dooku
ROTS
"Sorry Master."-Anakin
"I'm sorry, I was held up."-Anakin
("Forgive me, Master."-Anakin)
(Master, I've disappointed you...I've been arrogant and I apologize."-Anakin)
"I'm so sorry."-Obi-Wan
ANH
"I'm sorry, Sir, but he seems to have picked up a slight flutter."-3PO
"Sorry about the mess."-Han
"Sorry!"-Wedge
ESB
"Sorry, sweetheart. Haven't got time for anything else."-Han
"I'm sorry."-Lando
"I'm sorry too."-Han
"I'm sorry I couldn't do better but I've got my own problems."-Lando
"I'm terribly sorry about all this. After all, he's only a Wookiee."-3PO
ROTJ
"I'm terribly sorry. I'm afraid he's ever so stubborn about these sort of things."-3PO
"Oh, I'm terribly sorry!"-3PO
"I'm sorry."-Luke
"I'm sorry."-Han
Forcefully,
JP
P.S. I think you should check out these Star Wars films. They are full of important life lessons and other fun stuff. I'm pretty sure you will like them.
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JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 7:46 AM
jp, what a wonderful essay! It really is quite moving.
As you so deftly point out, saying "I'm sorry" should be so easy, but it is the hardest thing for most people to say. Besides "I love you", "I'm sorry" are probably the two most powerful words in our language (okay, maybe the most powerful since "I love you" consists of three words!). They can heal the widest rifts.
Remember, we always are evolving, and part of being human is making mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them. Luke did. Han did. Leia, well, she was pretty darn close to perfect, IMO! Looked what happened to Anakin when he couldn't learn from his mistakes. . .
MTFBWY 
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DevlenPiett
Star Wars Historical Forum
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 7:51 AM
Wow these are apologies we all have. The world needs more of this.
I am sorry I didn't write this myself. 
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hansgirl3
Invoking the Squee
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 8:42 AM
Nice apology, JP! Whoever it was for, I sure hope they forgive and forget!
I think you're awesome and this was excellently written!! 
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viagoangel2
Were Anakin and Padme' really one?
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 8:45 AM
That was positively beautiful, JP77. Very moving indeed, you can sense the emotion put into this, just lovely. This is perfect for the Holidays at hand, you've done a wonderful job with expressing your inner self and letting go of your fears. Courageous and very dignified.
We should all follow your lead and ((((HUG)))) some one today! ~Angel~
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Oboe-Wan
Oboe-Wan's Hive of Scum & Villainy
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 9:29 AM
P.S. I think you should check out these Star Wars films. They are full of important life lessons and other fun stuff. I'm pretty sure you will like them.
Cool! I'm sure I can find them at the local Blockbuster. I'll probably rent them first, though, in case I don't like them I can always return them.
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nob01
Oil Bath Bubbles
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 9:39 AM
I'm sorry too.
Not sure why yet, but I'll think of something.
I think you should check out these Star Wars films. They are full of important life lessons and other fun stuff. I'm pretty sure you will like them.
Nah, my mum says they're silly, full of robots and people with ray guns and the such.
Not grounded in reality at all.
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greenandwhitejedi
Bar 66
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 9:50 AM
Oh, jp, whatever will we do with you? I am convinced that you are the most caring and considerate human being I've never met, and here you are proving me right again. Just for future reference, you never have to apologise to me for anything, because you've already done me enough kindness to excuse you for at least one lifetime.
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 11:08 AM
I love you all, you know that right?
Remember, we always are evolving, and part of being human is making mistakes.
Ain't it the truth! Change is definitely in the air surrounding this Princess...I can't wait 'til Sunday, BTW!
The world needs more of this.
I agree! THANKS Piett!
I think you're awesome and this was excellently written!
Hey, I think YOU are awesome! If it weren't for wonderful people like you on this site, I never would have felt comfortable enough to say all this stuff.
letting go of your fears That's the biggie, Angel. I've been afraid to do a lot of things for far too long...
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 11:13 AM
We should all follow your lead and ((((HUG)))) some one today!
Funny you should mention that...go check my "website" under my profile!  Here's a hug for YOU!!
Just don't let it happen again, k?
Deal, Stooge! 
in case I don't like them I can always return them.
Wise, Oboe. Very wise.
I'm sorry too.
Han? Is that you, ma bukee? Oh...just Nobby. 
Kidding! Here's a hug for you too!
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 11:20 AM
Oh, jp, whatever will we do with you?
Tie me up in Christmas lights and hold me hostage in the world's largest chocolate factory?
you never have to apologise to me for anything
Did you read that latest e-mail? Yeah...sorry for THAT! Hopefully you got a good laugh out of it, though. Me? I got a nasty headache...and 6 cups of coffee. (I won't judge if you won't.)
How criptic can I be with you, Webbo? Let's keep pushing our limits, OK? I'm still waiting for that one thing you told me about that one time involving some sort of bits that remain a mystery and are surely more fun than my credit card bill...
This game is fun!
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 11:23 AM
May you be blessed with strong and wise emotions during the next year.
Thanks, Leia, I really appreciate that! I'll take those hugs and raise you another!
Admitting our mistakes is a sign of maturity.
I don't like it, but I'm facing the fact that I'm growing up. Thanks jedilily!!
OMGosh you had me confused.
I'm getting better and better at confusing people! It's a skill...
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padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 11:52 AM
Very beautifully written, JP77...and very well thought-out. Saying * I'm sorry* truly is one of the more difficult things we need to do in our lives. Admitting our mistakes and the hurt it caused to say those words is a most daunting task.
P.S. I think you should check out these Star Wars films.
You got me there for a second, too
(((HUGS)))
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hansgirl3
Invoking the Squee
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 12:39 PM
If it weren't for wonderful people like you on this site, I never would have felt comfortable enough to say all this stuff.
I'm just glad we're all here for each other, my friend!
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brooklooineghost
Just a simple mom trying to make my way in the (expanded) universe
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 2:07 PM
"Sorry, sweetheart. Haven't got time for anything else."-Han
wow, if i had a dollar for everytime i heard that one . . . oh, i'm sorry, did i miss the point of your eloquent words?
mistakes are so easy to make, but sorry seems to be so hard to say - especially as well as you (and our SW buddies) do here. much respect.
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 3:00 PM
Saying *I'm sorry* truly is one of the more difficult things we need to do in our lives.
It really is...but it mends so much! It's definitely something that needs to be said. Thanks PS77!
I'm just glad we're all here for each other, my friend!
Me too! You all mean so much more to me than you'll probably ever know...
if i had a dollar for everytime i heard that one
Thanks, Brookie! Your respect means a LOT!
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greenandwhitejedi
Bar 66
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 4:15 PM
Tie me up in Christmas lights and hold me hostage in the world's largest chocolate factory?
I'm definitely on board with the chocolate related bit, but is it wrong that I find the tying-up part strangely alluring? Mina's influence is felt everywhere...
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BountyHunterBossk421
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 4:16 PM
Admitting our mistakes is a sign of maturity.
"That is a fact" - Tenel Ka
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vadersgirl33
vadersgirl_reflections
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 5:04 PM
Here's more hugs coming your way!! ((((hugs JP)))). Thanks for posting. It truly is hard for someone to say the words "I'm sorry". Wish everyone could say it- and mean it! Unfortunately, that's not how the real world works. Glad you can say it- and mean it! . Again, ((((hugs)))) coming your way.
vadersgirl33
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 5:12 PM
is it wrong that I find the tying-up part strangely alluring?
Who's the more blirtish? The blirt or the blirt who follows her? (Where's my Bodacious Babe when I need her?)
"That is a fact" - Tenel Ka
"Thanks, BHB!" - jediprincess77
Here's more hugs coming your way!!
Thanks so much, v-girl!!! I needed those hugs big time!
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GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 6:53 PM
Oh JP!!!! ((((HUGS))))
(Where's my Bodacious Babe when I need her?) I'm HERE!!!!! I can't see the monitor for the tears! Are you blirting again? Without ME?????
All kidding aside, although I have never met you in person, you have such a beautiful soul! I don't know many people that are as sweet as you are. This entry proves what I already knew. I love ya, blog sis!
And don't EVER let me catch you blirting with out me again!!! Do You HEAR ME???? (sorry, that sounded all momish, didn't it?)
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amidalooine
The Emotional Galaxy
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 6:55 PM
(((jp77)))
I'm sorry for a lot of things, but I've never said it quite as eloquently as you have.
I can only hope that everyone is as forgiving in nature about my transgressions as you are to those who have wronged you.
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Jedi Master Mina
Jedi blogging, go back to your drinks!
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date Posted: Dec 11, 2006 10:04 PM
P.S. I think you should check out these Star Wars films. They are full of important life lessons and other fun stuff. I'm pretty sure you will like them.
Really? I'm sorry I missed these films...
Nice blog!!
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 12, 2006 9:19 AM
I don't know many people that are as sweet as you are.
I know a sweetheart who hangs around these parts- YOU! Yesterday was like one gargantuan blirtfest...I tried not to, I really did. Do you read what that boy says to me??? Thanks for the hugs, Babe!!!
Hi Ami! Thanks so much. Speaking of eloquent...have you ever read one of your OWN blogs? I learn from the best!
Really? I'm sorry I missed these films...
Zing! I bet you could still find 'em around, Queena Mina. I keeping hearing something about a "Celebration" too...anyone know what's up with THAT?
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Grand Admiral Sean8
The Admiral's Sunday-Morning Dispatches
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date Posted: Dec 12, 2006 8:24 PM
What a lovely, sweet entry, J.P.! If only we could perpetuate the same spirit all year, everywhere around the globe. Think how much better the world would be!
This entry is, in your own indiosyncratic words, "Forceful". Enjoyed it immensely.
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 13, 2006 6:06 AM
Congrats on front page, JP!!!!
Cool! Didn't even notice...glad you're here to tell us these things!
Enjoyed it immensely.
Wow, thanks Admiral! That really means something coming from you. Hey- do you have Holiday Special stuff? Go ahead and e-mail me if you do. I'm starting to organize it already...
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Fett901
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date Posted: Dec 13, 2006 9:51 AM
Thanks, it makes you just want to cr.... uh... smile. It takes a big man/woman to say sorry. Have a great Christmas. God bless.
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darthgrievious93
Hey, Ho, Let's Go!
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date Posted: Dec 13, 2006 2:30 PM
Now I'm just depressed. 
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 13, 2006 6:04 PM
It takes a big man/woman to say sorry.
HEY! You callin' me FAT? Oh, wait. That was a compliment...thanks a bazillion Fett!
Now I'm just depressed.
Aw, don't cry DG93. It's all good.
"let go of your HATE!"
Darth Princess doesn't like to hear this...but she definitely needs to do so. (I'm working on it.) Thanks Deej!!!
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doc4converse
Who Am I?
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date Posted: Dec 13, 2006 8:20 PM
You have not done anything to me, but in my eyes you are forgiven. New beginnings require letting go of the guilt.
I hope the ones you are personally apologizing to have forgiven you or will forgive you someday.
May the peace.....force.....be with you.
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orcrist611
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date Posted: Dec 14, 2006 11:48 AM
It's hard to completely forgive the past. If we can truly make peace with our past then we can place all our energy in the present, not grieving or dwelling on past mistakes. (look up Ayurveda healing techniques or Caroline Myss [she is brilliant])
Basically people who have all their energy in the present can perform MAJOR healing miracles. these are people like mystics and monks. real life miracles happen like this.
Unconciously many people are investing a Majority of their energy to fruitless enterprises like dwelling on the past. To truly break with your past is challenging because it involves cutting all unconcious ties to the past as well.
May the Force be with you and May the Valar protect you
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 14, 2006 3:17 PM
New beginnings require letting go of the guilt.
Very wise, doc4converse! You're not the first person to remind me of such today, actually...but THANKS!
If we can truly make peace with our past then we can place all our energy in the present, not grieving or dwelling on past mistakes.
That is a great goal to strive for, orcrist611. Thanks for the comment!
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Grand Admiral Sean8
The Admiral's Sunday-Morning Dispatches
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date Posted: Dec 15, 2006 2:54 PM
Wow, thanks Admiral! That really means something coming from you.
Thanks. I really did love this entry.
Hey- do you have Holiday Special stuff? Go ahead and e-mail me if you do. I'm starting to organize it already...
I saw your comment in my blog. Rest assured, I haven't forgotten. I am currently consumed by the usual holiday chaos, but my submission will come.
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Dec 15, 2006 10:02 PM
my submission will come
Sweet! Thanks Admiral!!! I understand about this so-called "consuming chaos." I think it's got me as well. So, just send your masterpiece to me whenever you get a chance.
I'm looking forward to it!
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_Monkey2ewok_
3.23.96
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date Posted: Dec 16, 2006 10:30 PM
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Lt. Dak Ferris
Those who can't . . .
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date Posted: Jan 08, 2007 8:34 PM
Wow. I really wish I was this smart or could write this well when I was 21.
I've got to make time to read all of your blogs.
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jediprincess77
I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
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date Posted: Jan 09, 2007 2:23 PM
Wow. I really wish I was this smart or could write this well when I was 21.
You mean...you're not 21? (Hehe!) 
I've got to make time to read all of your blogs.
Eh, feel free to skip the early ones. I didn't quite get the hang of it until a few blogs into the business.
So good to see you Dak!!!
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Darth_Chamby
A long time ago, in an apartment building about two hours away....
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date Posted: Mar 03, 2007 1:16 PM
Firstly, thanks for your welcome and your kind words.
As for this post..... Wow. I don't know what else to say! You're right, there's so much more we can all do to make this world better. Yes I'm a journalist, and one of the things I like is when you get to write something that sheds light on a person or a good cause, and really makes a difference. Which is exactly what you've done here.
AMAZING job.
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