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Thursday, March 12, 2009
March 12, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:17 AM :: 9724 Views

State Senate votes to abolish secret ballot for workers

Wall Street Journal warns of broader consequences on ceded lands case

Star-Bulletin covers Pali shootings case again 

9-11 Troothers demand taxpayers fund Bob Jacobson's council re-run

Proposed Hawaii budget would cut 374 state jobs to ease deficit

Hawaii jobless rate hits a 25-year high and may get worse

Mourners pay their respects to a slain teacher

Maui: Ethics complaint dismissed

Cock Fighting Gaff Ban Proposal Gets Reluctant Support in Hawaii Senate

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
March 11, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:32 AM :: 16544 Views

Crossover: GE, oil, hotel tax increases to save rail, two medical reform bills pass

Advertiser: Malu Motta says he's entrepreneur, not mobster (Kenoi finally gets a mention)

Porkfest: U.S. Senate passes spending bill with $372 million for Hawaii projects

Abercrombie campaigns on Big Island

Tavares: No layoffs for county employees

Maui: "Reinstated" sovereignty activists finally get tickets after months of illegal camping

House voting on dogfight bill

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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 8:16 AM :: 10655 Views

'SNL' skit 'went too far,' Aiona says

Crossover of Bills at the Hawaii Legislature Today

$50,000 limit on corporate donations?

Stimulus to boost food-stamps in Hawaii by 13.6 percent

Maui PD may face layoffs

The Bus to cost $2.25

Knife suspect's Lawyer: Blame the system

Marshall's husband endorses aide Anderson as council successor

Obama, taking on unions, backs teacher merit pay

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Monday, March 9, 2009
March 9, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 5:21 AM :: 12071 Views

State of Pork: Hawaii delegation proud of earmarks

SB Cheers: More Americans say they have no religion

Kamehameha Schools urges that Honolulu rail be at ground level

SB:  Lawmakers would rob Oahu to fill treasury (Rail tax raid)

SB: Reveal Plaintiffs' names

Aiona supports giant telescope, within limits

Hawaii Tribune Herald finally covers Motta Trial

Abercrombie flies to Maui, speaks to 50

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Sunday, March 8, 2009
March 8, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:26 AM :: 11994 Views

Enviros vs Clean Energy: Wind, wave energy platforms proposed in Hawaii whale waters

Star-Bulletin:  200 Rally For Civil Unions

Jimmy Pflueger's Manslaughter Trial Delayed Until August 2009

Hawaii stabbing victim's husband says God prepared him

Medicaid breakdown

Molokai Bills Reach Senate Floor

Maui Council pushes back on Tavares' war on small business

Government, church, business ‘together in one spirit’

Lost cause: Borreca tries to teach Abercrombie how to be appealing

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Saturday, March 7, 2009
March 7, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:46 AM :: 13193 Views

Motta: "I got the judge in my pocket"

Abercrombie vs Hannemann 1986--future past

Aiona welcomes new candidates in race for Governor

Democrats, media, labor plan gay civil unions rallies on all islands

Aiona questioned on E Hawaii medical residency program

State of Pork: Earmark reform could challenge Hawaii institutions

Hawaiian Air CEO says demand 'stable'

Kaua‘i women celebrate Patsy Mink (spot the arrogance)

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Friday, March 6, 2009
March 6, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:06 AM :: 12414 Views

Abercrombie to enter Governor's race

Crisis?  What Crisis: Hotel Occupancy back up to 75%

Hooser pushes for floor vote: Hawaii civil unions bill stalled amid procedural concerns

FBI probed judge in Pali trial (Mayor-to-be-Governor, why not a judge, too?)

Revised projections expected to shuffle budget (Dems fight for tax increase)

UH student arrested at campus demonstration (entire semester listening to Marxists, but not a minute listening to preachers)

Train Robbery: Senate panel approves raiding transit fund

Pork Cutlet: Stimulus will bring $43.8M to Hawaii for transit work

Hawaii County Housing dept. moving forward (unless sued)

Secret plaintiffs appeal Kamehameha lawsuit

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Thursday, March 5, 2009
March 5, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:11 AM :: 11805 Views

Brainwashing First Graders-Kalaheo School continues to teach 'sustainable' practices (not including inventory management) 

34 Prior convictions: Shooter gets 6 to 30 years

Court rejects felon as Laborers Union leader

GM taro researchers could face prosecution if Hawaii bill passes

Final review panel gives West Maui hospital a go

Teacher's alleged killer has long police record

Maui to honor its fallen sons

Eye on Target: Opening crowds rush in (recession, what recession?) 

Day late and dollar short?  Hawaii Co Council approves projects to comply with stimulus terms 

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
March 4, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:17 AM :: 8658 Views

No witchcraft allowed: Complaints filed against pastor running Hawai`i homeless shelter

Election reform backers (9-11 troothers) cry foul

Hawai`i Legislature advances compromise bill to establish commission to consider limits on malpractice lawsuits

Accused Killer (tied to HI Co Mayor) Testifies In Pali Golf Course Killings

Gov Lingle to outline plan to close budget shortfall

Beloved teacher honored

Pork fight: Lawmakers target Mufi's rail money as tax revenues plummet

B2 stealth secrets: Judge denies accused Maui spy's motions to suppress evidence

Some state lawmakers try to stop Honolulu's landfill extension plan

Kaua`i electric seeks rate rise

Mamalahoa bypass trial use begins

Rumble on the Radio: Limbaugh vs Obama debate?

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 3, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 6:44 AM :: 7136 Views

DOE: Brainwashing 4th graders for Obama

DOE: 3,800 illegal teachers discovered by audit 

HSTA VEBA Trust firm files for bankruptcy

Price of Rail: Mayor's plan hikes property tax, uncorks flood of price hikes

Students owe money after UH financial aid over-payments

"General Assistance" Payments cut in half

Condo sales tumbled 50% in February

HMSA losses grow; Kaiser posts profit

Abolish the CON: AIHM-PUSSH join forces

Hawaii ranks number two in Porn 

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Monday, March 2, 2009
March 2, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:00 AM :: 10090 Views

Japanese emperor to visit Pearl Harbor for first time since war

Abercrombie critical of Obama Iraq plan

Hawai`i effort cited in report urging states to improve probation, parole programs

University of Hawai`i sports losing their fan base

O`ahu: Council candidates emerge

Higher medical costs await state workers

Hilo High facing cuts

Taxpayer Advocates Take Unfair Taxes to Court

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Sunday, March 1, 2009
March 1, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:37 AM :: 11816 Views

Akaka Bill may have a shot at law

Isle lawmakers want piece of Internet sales

Mufi demands Legislature legalize Honolulu's illegal sewage

Socialist Delays defeat Kalapana volcano victims

Maui: After 3 years, end comes for 'exhausted' General Plan panel

Communist ILWU icon recalled for her passion

DLNR's renaissance plan draws positive feedback

SB: Mail-in election might stir isle voters from their apathy

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Saturday, February 28, 2009
February 28, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 6:55 AM :: 8402 Views

Kamehameha Schools trustees take 10% pay cut, reject raise

Pass privatization bill or "our hospitals will close"

HMSA's Actions Called 'Egregious' In Denying Procedure

Big Island public campaign finance may be delayed by Leg.

Kauai Council still not implementing control of building permits

Legislators urged not to tap tobacco funds

Woman injured when whale strikes vessel

What recession? Hundreds flock to Costco opening in Kapolei (run on $2000 Chanel bags)

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Friday, February 27, 2009
February 27, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:20 PM :: 8620 Views

'Hawaiians only' issue not raised at hearing by Supreme Court

Star-Bulletin Editors finally figure out that OHA's ceded lands claim is toast

Anti-Superferry filth reaches Nation

Pflueger lawyers challenge dam case

Where's Jeremy Harris?

Hawaii tourism agency turns down Pro Bowl offer

Rental car shortages frustrate visitors

Proposed West Maui hospital clears hurdle

Waimea bypass plans stall (wash, rinse, repeat...for 40 years)

Kenoi: No property tax increase

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Thursday, February 26, 2009
February 26, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 1:32 AM :: 10865 Views

Trial of Billy Kenoi associate Malu Motta: threats against witnesses

Ceded Lands: Not even Ginsburg buys OHA's arguments

Final Kaua‘i Springs permit approved:  Judge defeats OHA and Kauai Planning Commish

After the Porkulus, comes even more pork: 8,570 earmarks at a cost of $7.7 billion

Visitor arrivals fell 12.5% in January

Marshall's post to be filled by mail-in, walk-in ballot

HR: Pflueger suddenly healthy again...and interesting tidbits from the Civil Unions testimony

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:02 AM :: 6183 Views

1,400 Testify on Gay Civil Unions: Senate Committee deadlocks 3-3

Oral Argument in "Ceded Lands" Case - Transcript And Summary

No need doctors: Legislators defer Medical Tort Reform

Island members of Congress praise Obama’s address, other Dems differ

VP Biden's family linked to $8B rogue financier Stanford

Filipino WW2 vets to get compensation for their service

ML&P cuts 100 jobs

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
February 24, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:33 AM :: 9344 Views

Dueling rallies: Crowd estimate upped to 6-8,000 -- Gay Civil Unions supporters outnumbered 100-1

Gay Civil Unions: Democrats warned of electoral losses

OHA Fears the coming reckoning with the US Constitution: Hawaii House Passes Resolution Urging "Withdrawal" Of The "Ceded Lands" Case

DOE purchasing "fraudulent and illegal"

Lingle chats with 'gracious' president in D.C.

Oahu voters to tap Marshall replacement

Another Hookena Beach Assault

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Monday, February 23, 2009
February 23, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:11 AM :: 9158 Views

2,000 rally to oppose civil unions

OHA shows fear as US Constitution comes to bear

After doubling deficit: Obama pledges to cut deficit in half by raising your taxes

2% of budget for open space:  Kenoi's plan draws opposition

Geologists test volcano as source for power

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Sunday, February 22, 2009
February 22, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:32 PM :: 9093 Views

Ceded Lands Case to Go before Supreme Court

Council member Barbara Marshall dies at 64

Hawaii Senate may pry civil unions bill from panel for vote

Honolulu hopes $1B will cover overruns in rail-transit costs

UH Could gain Mauna Kea oversight

Riviera redux? Ka'u site targeted for development again

Strangled by HGEA: Kona Hospital short $5M as Leg. considers options

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Saturday, February 21, 2009
February 21, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:30 AM :: 9942 Views

Fr. Damien to be canonized Oct. 11

More drug dealers with medical marijuana certs busted on Maui

Senate votes for restriction on ceded land sales--but does not ban

Robocalls nail Abercrombie: SB responds for Democrat

UH Athletics still losing money

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Friday, February 20, 2009
February 20, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:39 AM :: 11826 Views

Civil Unions: Unacceptable to those who demand them

Bill to seize Molokai Ranch stalls for now

2009 State of the City Address

Hawaiian Affairs Committee advances ban taro plant modification

Banks charge fees to jobless paid benefits via debit cards

Clinton questions utility of China rights debate

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Thursday, February 19, 2009
February 19, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:55 PM :: 8530 Views

Group opposes Legislative raid on cancer funds

Pork Dreams busted: Hawaii County 'Ineligible' for stimulus

Lingle and Hannemann Set to Meet with Obama

Civil Unions = Veto Bait?

SB: Go easy on murderers, reject 'Karen's law'

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
February 18, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 9:26 AM :: 7107 Views

Cayetano points out Hirono is do-nothing

Inouye: More porkulus is planned

Legislature refusing to bow to OHA on 'ceded land' sales

Some plastics may be banned by Legislature

Treehuggers to cut trees: County may yet see plastic bag ban

Go! airline posts profit for 1st time, Mokulele to avoid seizure of planes

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
February 17, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:56 PM :: 7045 Views

1994 election: More from Ben Cayetano's tell-all

Cayetano mulls over possible Democrat contenders for governor's race

AD-HD: Valley Isle Motors sued over alleged hiring discrimination

Legislature may kill Big Island public funded candidate scheme

Hirono 'saddened' Republicans wouldn't stimulate socialism

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Monday, February 16, 2009
February 16, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 8:24 PM :: 8097 Views

Did Cayetano Book Chase Levinson from Bench???

Cayetano Book: Dirty side of state politics

Debate continues over GMOs

Maui: Couch donors under review

'Shelter in place' bill moves ahead

Maui Judge overturns jury sentence for Meth Dealer with assault rifle

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Sunday, February 15, 2009
February 15, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:07 PM :: 4616 Views

Legislature: Proposed marijuana laws could ease restrictions

Stryker memorial project raises funds

High subsidies may scuttle Oahu commuter ferry

Study backs H-power growth

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Saturday, February 14, 2009
February 14, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:13 PM :: 6077 Views

Trial of Billy Kenoi associate Malu Motta details illegal gambling

Maui: Proposed hospital gets go-ahead from review panel

Freeze: Legislature to keep big raise, refuses to touch HGEA

Pork Dreams: Hawaii to get $948M from stimulus (or is it $678M? or $2.2B?)

 

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Friday, February 13, 2009
February 13, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:16 PM :: 4631 Views
House votes tax-breaks, child adoption rights for gay couples Hawaii law (already) allows domestic partnerships for gay couples with rights such as f...
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
February 12, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:22 PM :: 6716 Views
A Hawaii without Democrats: Lincoln reached out to grieving Hawaiian king in 1864 (Lincoln's Civil war-era diplomacy with a Union ally.  And he...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
February 11, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:26 PM :: 7270 Views
Hawaii gambling opponents urge Legislature to reject proposals Advertiser: Honolulu police, city prosecutors and members of the Hawaii Coalition Agai...
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
February 10, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:10 PM :: 7432 Views
Hawaii pension fund lost $2.95B in 2008 The ERS pays out benefits to more than 35,000 retirees, survivors and beneficiaries. In addition there are a...
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Monday, February 9, 2009
February 9, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:15 PM :: 6070 Views
Rep Bertram (D-Kihei) backs drug dealer: Police Chief warns Bertram said problems with the law were illustrated in November with the arrests on Maui ...
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
February 8, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:27 PM :: 6261 Views
Schools failing under No Child may face staff dismissals, overhauls Superintendent Patricia Hamamoto wants the authority to replace the principals, m...
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
February 7, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:31 PM :: 5492 Views
Justice: Three-strikes law nets killer at least 30 years Lee imposed the 30-year minimum because Tunoa agreed to be sentenced as a habitual violent o...
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Friday, February 6, 2009
February 6, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:34 PM :: 5555 Views
Gay civil unions pass House Judiciary Ctte The bill won the support of the Hawaii Government Employees Association; UNITE HERE Local 5, the hotel wor...
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
February 5, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:40 PM :: 4271 Views
DoE could impose accountability for failure: HSTA fighting to defend incompetence Hawaii's public school teachers union is fighting a proposal to let...
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
February 4, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:59 PM :: 4984 Views
Duke Aiona campaign fund tops Hannemann's pay-to-play rail donors Aiona has more than $760,000, say reports filed yesterday with the state Campaign S...
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
February 3, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 9:04 PM :: 4256 Views
Kill the trees!  Hawaii considers plastic shopping bag ban Senate Bill 584 will be heard at the state Capitol Thursday afternoon. “Plastic...
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Monday, February 2, 2009
February 2, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 9:09 PM :: 7395 Views
Star-Bulletin to Legislature on Ceded Lands:  Back Down ... some state legislators are proposing to preempt the court ruling by banning such sal...
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
February 1, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 9:11 PM :: 5247 Views
Finally: List revealed of firms benefiting from Hawaii's Act 221 "An air of mystery surrounds several of the 83 companies on the Department of T...
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
January 31, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:25 PM :: 6190 Views
Iraq PM hails vote as 'victory' Up to 15 million Iraqis are eligible to cast votes.  The elections are being held in 14 of the country's 18 pro...
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Friday, January 30, 2009
January 30, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:37 PM :: 5242 Views
"D" for DoE (again) The nonpartisan National Council on Teacher Quality is giving Hawaii a letter grade of D in its State Teacher Policy Ye...
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
January 29, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:33 PM :: 5063 Views
Visitor arrivals Drop 16.5 percent The state projects another double-digit decline in January tourism and a 1.9 percent drop in arrivals to 6.7 milli...
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
January 28, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:42 PM :: 7048 Views
Bill for condemnation of Molokai Ranch Representative Mele Carroll introduced House Bill 1295 on Jan 26.  The bill authorizing condemnation of ...
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
January 27, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:56 PM :: 6888 Views
Stryker brigade is returning from Iraq In a satellite news conference yesterday, brigade leader Col. Todd McCaffrey told Pentagon reporters, "O...
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Monday, January 26, 2009
January 26, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:27 PM :: 7242 Views
Plan would buy airfare to send Hawaii homeless to Mainland State Rep. Rida Cabanilla, chairwoman of the Housing Committee, said she plans to ask for ...
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
January 25, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:11 PM :: 7309 Views
Felon found guilty in gun-and-drugs case WAILUKU - A felon with 18 prior convictions has been found guilty of gun and drug charges stemming from his ...
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Saturday, January 24, 2009
January 24, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:07 PM :: 6043 Views
32 of 51 House members back gay civil unions Same-sex couples who obtain a license could have their civil union performed by a judge, retired judge o...
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Friday, January 23, 2009
January 23, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:06 PM :: 7206 Views
  Lingle may sign 'ceded lands' moratorium These vast areas of ceded lands span the Hawaiian Islands, and they include airport, resort, conserv...
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
January 22, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:36 PM :: 7804 Views
SB: No whale strike occurred, Superferry says (Don't worry, this won't keep anti-Superferry activists from lying about it) Kaua`i Garden Isle covera...
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