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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
 Posted - 01/07/2004 : 00:05:24
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This was posted to the Mike Watt mailing list, haven't seen it anywhere here yet. Hard to ignore the line about his "surprising plans for the coming year." Geez, I hope he's not retiring...hehe
Really though, not trying to stir y'all up, but it's definitely news.
>FRANK BLACK TO KEYNOTE 2004 DIY CONVENTION
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>LOS ANGELES (January 6, 2004) _ The fourth annual DIY Convention: Do
>It Yourself in Film, Music & Books has announced that its Feb. 5-7
>event will be keynoted by alternative music pioneer Frank Black.
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>The three-day gathering will be held in Hollywood at the Barnsdall
>Art Park and the Derby nightclub, offering panels, workshops and
>showcases focused on independent musicians, authors, filmmakers and
>entrepreneurs.
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>From the beginning of his career as a founding member of the seminal
>Boston alternative rock group the Pixies, through his pioneering
>solo work with digital downloads and unedited releases, Frank Black
>has been an uncompromising and adventurous artist whose music has
>always been at the forefront of the next wave.
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>Black will discuss his career, the state of the entertainment
>industry and his surprising plans for the coming year in a
>one-on-one conversation with fellow Boston refugee and noted
>journalist/radio talkshow host Johnny Angel.
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>Regular registration for a full pass to the 2004 DIY Convention is
>available now at www.diyconvention.com or by calling 323-665-8080
>with a credit card. Regular registration deadline ends Jan. 15.
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>In addition to Black, confirmed panelists for the 2004 DIY
>Convention include Kevin Martin, former frontman of Candlebox;
>CDBaby founder Derek Sivers; Dead Kennedys lead singer Jeff Alulis;
>Grammy-nominee Cathy Richardson; DIY pioneer Gary Wilson; "American
>Yearbook" director Brian Ging; and print-on-demand specialist John
>Harnish. The full lineup for the 2004 DIY Convention will be
>announced shortly.
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>2004 DIY Convention passes include admission to the 2004 DIY Music
>Festival finals at the Derby nightclub in Hollywood and the 2004 DIY
>Film Festival finals at Barnsdall Art Park; the gala DIY opening
>night party; plus the full day of panels, workshops and exhibits on
>Saturday at Barnsdall.
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>The DIY Film and DIY Music festivals are still accepting entries
>through Jan. 25, 2004. Registrants can enter at
>www.diyconvention.com or call our offices at 323-665-8080. Entrants
>are eligible for prizes and screenings in various cities throughout
>the year.
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>The 2004 DIY Convention is sponsored by BMI; Primera's Bravo CD/DVD
>Disc Publisher; Discmakers; Sound Exchange; CDBaby.com;
>ProductionHub.com; Luck Media & Marketing; Sonicbids; Bryan Farrish
>Radio Promotions; Imagic; Final Draft Screenplay Software; Lone
>Eagle Publishing; Alcasid.com and HearItAgain.net.
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>To join our mailing list for our upcoming shows in Austin, New
>Orleans, New York, San Francisco, and other cities, visit
>www.diyconvention.com.
># # #
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Nothing is ever something. |
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ivandivel
= Cult of Ray =
394 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 01:28:21
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| Interesting, someone should tape it. But, look who's appearing : "Dead Kennedys lead singer Jeff Alulis". Jeff Alusis! Blasphemy. |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 07:19:17
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| Jeeze, that's super cool. Frank is doing neato stuff! I hope some forum folks can go and report back. |
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big_galoof
= Cult of Ray =
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 07:55:24
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you *know* that floop will be there. how could he miss it?
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 11:09:30
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I've confirmed this is 'real' as well. Should be pretty cool!
Yeah, that DK line is unforgivable.. |
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
1013 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 12:02:07
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Hey, I was just thinking about what happened to Candlebox!
Who the hell is Jeff Alulis??????????????
 The Cult of Frank: More Than You Think, For Less Than You Thought. |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 14:00:03
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Hearitagain.net is recording the DIY convention. I don't know if Frank will be on it though, they might just be recording the music
 Join the Cult Of Gunn / and you'll never need a hair stylist again" |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 17:52:19
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| Oh..that's cool. I'm sure he'll get Frank.. |
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The New Bolero
= Cult of Ray =
394 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 19:17:59
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From MTV...Frank Black, in the process of getting his old band the Pixies back together, is set to deliver the keynote address at the fourth annual DIY Convention: Do It Yourself In Film, Music & Books, taking place February 5-7 in Hollywood. Black will speak about his career, the state of the entertainment industry and his plans for 2004.
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1484200/20040107/master_p.jhtml?headlines=true |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 20:17:31
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it would be nice to know which day Frank will be speaking.. i notice that each day is separate admission, and different prices.
[edit] so i'm guessing he's doing the Saturday one, which is $75 bucks. yikes.. it would be cool to see him speak, but that's kind of hefty.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 20:28:18
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i have an idea: how about everyone on the forum gives me $5 to represent FB.net, (to sponsor me if you will) and i'll report back with a nice thorough review (if not record the interview)..
even though the admission price is $75, and there are over a 1000 members on the forum, i think $5 per member is still fair when you consider time and expenses (driving to the East side etc...)..
i will accept Paypal. |
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ivandivel
= Cult of Ray =
394 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 23:59:30
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| i will pay, if you arrange a bukake session for jeff alusis. |
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Jettison
- FB Fan -
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 07:47:34
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i'm guessing Frank will take this opportunity to finally address the "P" situation.
-jet
www.thecroakers.com |
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andyn
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
169 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 09:47:40
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When I last bought Dead Kennedys records, their singer was Jello Biafra - is that Jeff Alusis's stage name or is Jeff someone different? Dead Kennedys are playing here soon, and I don't want to go and watch some imposter.
Note that the blurb trails Frank's plans for the coming year as "surprising" - the plot thickens. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 10:46:44
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you know, after Crispy Water posed the idea, i can't stop wondering if he is retiring..
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:00:07
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| A retirement announcement would be a lame message for a conference about Doing It Yourself. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:05:49
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Would'nt it be funny if he swapped bands with Kim Deal? So it was Kim Deal and the Catholics...that might make an interseting reality T.V show.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 12:18:42
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quote:
Originally posted by darwin
A retirement announcement would be a lame message for a conference about Doing It Yourself.
that's a good point. although, he's really just talking about his career, which, even if he was retiring, he'd still be a great speaker on the stubject of doing-it-yourself in the music industry.
it's just that all these recent changes make me a little suspicious.. moving to Portland, the divorce, possible talk about Pixies reunion.. i don't see him retiring, but it's always a possibility.. you never know. |
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slaveish
= Cult of Ray =
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 12:51:28
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maybe he'll play a club date in L.A. around that time? not starting any rumors......just a tought.
what's all this freaking out about his retirement? please!!!!! |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 14:23:42
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Yeah I don't see anything that hints at his retirement. It just says his surprising plans for the coming year. It sounds like something to do with the Pixies as much as I hate to say it and don't want it to happen
Join the Cult Of Gunn / and you'll never need a hair stylist again" |
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oddball
- FB Fan -
Germany
242 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 14:35:29
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call me greedy, but I hope his plans have something to do with NEW material, be it solo, with the catholics, or with the pixies. I would take hearing new stuff over seeing the reunited pixies on stage any day...unless the reunited pixies are playing new material.
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 15:13:48
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It probably has either something to do with the Pixies (quite likely though not so surprising anymore) OR perhaps with another solo project (which would likely run parallel to his Catholics stuff). I admit the solo stuff seems excessively unlikely, but hey, it's a DIY conference and I can't think of many surprising things that he could reveal to the world.
My money's on announcing a Pixies reunion officially.
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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oddball
- FB Fan -
Germany
242 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 15:26:34
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a new solo project...that didnt even come to mind. Excellent theory Cult of Frank. The idea of a solo project running parallel to a Catholics project sounds like the best possible 2004 agenda. Didnt somebody say something about Frank releasing an album with the catholics, but that his next release will not be his newest material or something cryptic like that?
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 15:36:19
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Yes, I don't remember where that was, but that remark in particular is exactly what I was thinking when the solo project came to mind.
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 16:06:34
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I don't think it's retirement myself, that was just a joke. Honestly, I'm now pretty much convinced he'll announce a Pixies reunion at this convention, but there's probably more on his plate than that. In recent weeks I can remember people posting here about a possible "live record" type thing being on the Sonic Unyon website, and also a disc with reworked versions of Pixies songs as performed with Two Pale Boys. On top of that, someone suggested a tour with the Catholics would be running concurrently with the Pixies excursion. I didn't pay enough attention to figure out if these got shot down, but they really stuck in this memory.
Nothing is ever something. |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 16:34:15
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My money is on The Pixies reunion.
 "I joined the Cult of Clops / If I were you, I'd sleep with one eye open." |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 18:37:05
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This sucks! I want a Catholics tour
Join the Cult Of Gunn / and you'll never need a hair stylist again" |
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Kirk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 20:33:43
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Same here.. I gotta see the Catholics before the reunion breaks the Catholics up, permanently.
              ...though he loved to rock and roll...
http://www.bagleytree.com/index_000002.htm...I, myself, am trying...
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slaveish
= Cult of Ray =
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 21:51:38
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| btw, Barnsdall is an excellent place- a Frank Lloyd Wright- designed estate that was willed to the city and turned into a municipal art park. It has recently reopened, after a two-year renovation. A great place to see an event like this! |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 23:22:05
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| haha - nice try Floop! Out of the 3,000 members, i've barely got 50 paid people....and a shockingly huge percentage gave $50 or more, which is the only way we reached $500.... |
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Chip Away Boy
= Cult of Ray =
914 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2004 : 22:31:43
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| so when are we gonna find out this info |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2004 : 17:37:50
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quote:
Originally posted by andyn
When I last bought Dead Kennedys records, their singer was Jello Biafra - is that Jeff Alusis's stage name or is Jeff someone different? Dead Kennedys are playing here soon, and I don't want to go and watch some imposter.
Note that the blurb trails Frank's plans for the coming year as "surprising" - the plot thickens.
DO NOT GO TO SEE THE "DEAD KENNEDYS".JELLO BIAFRA IS NOT WITH THEM,SINCE THEY SUED HIM,RIPPING HIM OF THE RIGHTS TO THE NAME AND CATALOGUE THOUGH 99% OF THE LYRICS AND MUSIC ARE HIS.
sorry for the caps but i really like J.B both for his music and politics and i hate those bastrds tht make money on his ideals.
ps:the lawsuit started because JB didn't want to let Levis use holiday in cambodia for a jeans commercial and his ex bandmates sued him claiming the rights to music they didn't make.(the whole story can be found in his web page)
DO NOT BUY DEAD KENNEDYS RECORDS UNLESS THEY ARE FROM THE ALTERNTIVE TENTACLES RECORDS LABEL.NEW "REMASTERED"VERSIONS OF THE DK CATALOGUE ARE STOLEN AND NOTHING GOES TO THE REAL AUTHOR.
jello could teach a lot of people about DIY in music and activism.check out his site:
www.alternativetentacles.com
 join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
www.superabound.altervista.org
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Edited by - mun chien andalusia on 01/11/2004 17:41:54 |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 00:03:21
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I would think any reunion announcement would be a group announcement. I know the break up supposedly wasn't a group decision, but if you're getting back together you do it as a group.
Maybe the reunion will be announced prior to the DIY conference and then he can discuss the decision. |
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andyn
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
169 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 05:07:02
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| Thanks for the info, Mun Chien. I won't be going to that show! |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 07:51:10
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quote:
Originally posted by mun chien andalusia
DO NOT GO TO SEE THE "DEAD KENNEDYS".JELLO BIAFRA IS NOT WITH THEM,SINCE THEY SUED HIM,RIPPING HIM OF THE RIGHTS TO THE NAME AND CATALOGUE THOUGH 99% OF THE LYRICS AND MUSIC ARE HIS.
sorry for the caps but i really like J.B both for his music and politics and i hate those bastrds tht make money on his ideals.
ps:the lawsuit started because JB didn't want to let Levis use holiday in cambodia for a jeans commercial and his ex bandmates sued him claiming the rights to music they didn't make.(the whole story can be found in his web page)
DO NOT BUY DEAD KENNEDYS RECORDS UNLESS THEY ARE FROM THE ALTERNTIVE TENTACLES RECORDS LABEL.NEW "REMASTERED"VERSIONS OF THE DK CATALOGUE ARE STOLEN AND NOTHING GOES TO THE REAL AUTHOR.
jello could teach a lot of people about DIY in music and activism.check out his site:
www.alternativetentacles.com
Holy fucking shit, mun chien, bless you. I had no fucking idea. This will spur even more anger once I pass this info along to my husband.
Doesn't pay to lose track of your musical heroes, does it? Sometimes listening to the music just doesn't seem to be enough....Thanks again, man.
 Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 16:26:53
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i know this isn't the propper topic but what the hell.
Jello Biafra was a role model for me as a teenager.when finally i got to meet him live and face to face he was the coolest person ever.one that prefers to stay in a fucking flat instead of selling off his cult status in the wave of punk revival.he fought and still fights again the establisment and one one that prefered a law suit of his ex bandmates to giving a punk classic to a multinational.i don't like all of his music yet i buy everything that alternative tentacles produces(music that goes from hip-hop to industrial) just to support free thinking.i'll mention that in certain moments AT was the only company that was willing to pubblish noam chomsky's books.keep checking him out.
ps:apl4eris did i ever mention that u are really cool?
join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
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