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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/CSIS requires reorientation

CSIS requires reorientation The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) needs to build a new image more oriented to the public interest, says Azyumardi Azra, rector of the Syarif Hidayatullah Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN).
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/'Only oncologists should administer chemotherapy'

'Only oncologists should administer chemotherapy' JAKARTA (JP): A medical oncologist from the University of Indonesia expressed concern here on Tuesday over the widespread use of cancer treatment that relies on medicine or chemical therapy, better known as chemotherapy, by doctors regardless ...
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/No end in sight to war as torture and plundering continue

No end in sight to war as torture and plundering continue By Florian Hassel MOSCOW (DPA): When more than 150 Russian soldiers surrounded Alleroi, the residents of the mountain village suspected something unpleasant was going to happen.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sep.4

Rupiah Rates Sep.4 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,595.00 9,595.00 9,050.00 9,140.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/S. Kalimantan to impose toll on ships sailing Barito River

S. Kalimantan to impose toll on ships sailing Barito River BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): South Kalimantan Transportation Office head H. Ardiansyah here said on Monday that a toll would be imposed on some vessels sailing the Barito River in the south of Kalimantan Island.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Bylaw on 'becak' not to be reviewed

Bylaw on 'becak' not to be reviewed JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has decided not to review Bylaw No. 11/1988 on public order which banned becak (three-wheeled pedicabs) from operating on the city's streets, saying that it would urge the administration to immediately provide them with new jobs.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Exporters to get award

Exporters to get award JAKARTA (JP): The National Agency for Export Development (BPEN) will issue awards to successful local exporting companies in a bid to help boost export performance, the agency said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Balancing body in fight against cancer

Balancing body in fight against cancerBy Ross Taylor JAKARTA (JP): As my wife, Katherine Taylor, waited in the parking lot of Singapore's Mt. Elizabeth Hospital, she feared the worst. I was undergoing minor surgery for an unusual lump that had been discovered under my left arm.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/2001 growth target attainable: Econit

2001 growth target attainable: Econit JAKARTA (JP): Despite an expected weaker export performance, the government could still achieve its 2001 economic growth target of 3-3.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Workers' arrest protested

Workers' arrest protested BANDUNG: Parents of six employees of a match factory went to West Java Legislative Council on Tuesday, demanding the release of their children who had been detained since Aug. 30 over allegedly making fake signatures.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Bimantoro violated law, court told

Bimantoro violated law, court told JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro violated the law for ordering the arrest and detention of Sr. Comr. Banjarnahor without any reason, a lawyer told a court hearing on Tuesday.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Jakarta to host Asian futsal championship

Jakarta to host Asian futsal championship JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is set to host the Asian Futsal Championship in October 2002, according to an official from the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI).
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Police grill Yenni on Tommy's whereabouts

Police grill Yenni on Tommy's whereabouts JAKARTA (JP): Former actress Yenny Rachman complied on Tuesday with a police summons for her to appear for questioning about the whereabouts of the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, but claimed that she had not met with the latter since 1997.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/CSIS at 30

CSIS at 30 Today, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), one of Indonesia's oldest and most prominent private research institutions, marks its 30th anniversary.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/'Establishment of commission on constitution vital'

'Establishment of commission on constitution vital' PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): Political observers based in Riau have voiced their agreement on the establishment of a commission to amend the 1945 Constitution, arguing that the Constitution deserved to be changed to meet recent popular demands.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Senen pawn shop offers a solution to fast cash

Senen pawn shop offers a solution to fast cashBy Annastashya Emmanuelle JAKARTA (JP): Although the country's economy has been slowly picking up and people's incomes improving, many still rely on pawn houses to get ready cash for emergencies.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Megawati urged to sack Bimantoro for inconsistency

Megawati urged to sack Bimantoro for inconsistency JAKARTA (JP): Two outspoken legislators called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday to sack National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro for his alleged inconsistency in applying a decree on the role of the National Police.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Court sentences Malawian to life for heroin smuggling

Court sentences Malawian to life for heroin smuggling TANGERANG, Banten (JP): Tangerang District Court sentenced on Tuesday a Nigerian to life imprisonment for attempting to smuggle one kilogram of heroin into the country from Pakistan.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/KULSOC fails to issue IDs to Indonesian SEAG team

KULSOC fails to issue IDs to Indonesian SEAG team JAKARTA (JP): Administrative glitches have marred the lead-up to the 21st Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, one of which could dash Indonesia's medal hopes in the men's basketball competition.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Racism summit should look to the future

Racism summit should look to the future LONDON: The United Nations summit on racism now underway in Durban, properly entitled the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, was always an ambitious project.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Jakarta to host Asian futsal championship

Jakarta to host Asian futsal championship JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is set to host the Asian Futsal Championship in October 2002, according to an official from the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI).
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Born again East Timor

Born again East Timor Free at last to determine their own destiny, East Timorese voted on Thursday for an 88-member constituent assembly that will draft a Constitution for their nascent state and prepare for presidential elections next year.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/House expects to oil and gas bill to be passed next month

House expects to oil and gas bill to be passed next month JAKARTA (JP): Several legislators expressed optimism on Tuesday that the House of Representatives would pass into law the oil and gas bill proposed by the government as the House and government teams had reached agreement on most of the ...
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Handle children head injury seriously

Handle children head injury seriouslyBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Nothing is more frightening to parents than an injury to their child's head. Head injuries can range from a minor knock on the noggin to a serious skull fracture.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/A burden for Durban

A burden for Durban All the high-flying plans for the United Nations' anti-racism conference in Durban have crashed and burned before the meeting can even get underway.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Price, supply problems cause diesel scarcity

Price, supply problems cause diesel scarcity JAKARTA (JP): The scarcity of diesel fuel over the past month is the result of price disparities, and an agreement between the government and the House of Representatives to reduce this year's supply, the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina said.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

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A message from Brazilian Ambassador in Indonesia Jadiel Ferreira de Oliveira JAKARTA (JP): The Federative Republic of Brazil celebrates the 179th anniversary of its independence on Sept. 7, 2001.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/ILO Convention

ILO Convention One ILO (International Labor Organization) Convention ratified by Indonesia stipulates that a minimum of 10 employees is needed to form a union.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/House okays govt plan on Rp 40t bonds

House okays govt plan on Rp 40t bonds JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the government's plan to issue some Rp 40 trillion (US$4.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Sutiyoso to take firm action against mall builder

Sutiyoso to take firm action against mall builder JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso promised on Tuesday to take stern action against the developer of the Senayan Trade Center (STC), which is currently under construction, if it did not also build an indoor basketball hall inside the center.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Six refugees die of diarrhea

Six refugees die of diarrhea PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: An outbreak of diarrhea in Madurese refugees camps in Wajok Hulu, Pontianak, West Kalimantan has killed six people since early August.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Why Brazil?

Why Brazil? Brazil is the world's third largest democracy. After decades of military rule, Brazil now sustains a vibrant open society, with a lively media and a large participatory civil society and middle class. Elections have been hard fought but clean.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Artist wins copyright case

Artist wins copyright case JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta District Court ordered three recording companies here on Tuesday to pay Rp 16 million for infringing copyright by selling recordings of an artist's song without her permission.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/PDI Perjuangan calls for replacement of DPA members

PDI Perjuangan calls for replacement of DPA members JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) urged the government on Tuesday to replace the current Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) membership in line with changes in the national leadership.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Condoms not effective in preventing HIV?

Condoms not effective in preventing HIV?Dear Dr. Donya,I have just read your article in The Jakarta Post about teenagers and STDs. I am doing sociocultural research into HIV/AIDS awareness in regard to actual sex practices and sexual behavior in Banda, Maluku.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/PDI-P to push for constitutional commission

PDI-P to push for constitutional commission JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction is determined to single-handedly push for the establishment of a constitutional commission despite opposition from other factions.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Mass wedding for infantry troops

Mass wedding for infantry troops NAIBONAT, East Nusa Tenggara: For the sake of efficiency and cost reduction, 32 members of the Kupang-based 744/Satya Yudha Bhakti Infantry Battalion in East Nusa Tenggara took their vows in mass wedding ceremonies, a report said.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Born again East Timor

Born again East Timor Free at last to determine their own destiny, East Timorese voted on Thursday for an 88-member constituent assembly that will draft a Constitution for their nascent state and prepare for presidential elections next year.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/VP's East java trip plan a sign of reconciliation

VP's East java trip plan a sign of reconciliation SURABAYA (JP): Vice President Hamzah Haz's plan to visit East Java this week for reconciliation with his political foes has received the cold shoulder from leaders of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* A History of Anne Frank, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), until Sept. 14.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Between words, deeds on E. Timor

Between words, deeds on E. TimorBy Kusnanto Anggoro JAKARTA (JP): Soon after taking office, President Megawati Soekarnoputri issued a new presidential decree to expand the scope of an ad hoc tribunal for atrocities committed in East Timor.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Persija wins Brunei league

Persija wins Brunei league JAKARTA (JP): A sudden-death goal from Gendut Doni gave Indonesian league runner-up Persija of Jakarta the championship trophy at the Brunei League Invitational in Bandar Seri Begawan at the expense of Bec-Tero Sasana of Thailand on Monday.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Ships to pay toll in Barito River

Ships to pay toll in Barito River BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Lawmakers in the provincial legislative council of South Kalimantan are currently discussing a plan to impose a toll on some vessels sailing the Barito River in the south of Kalimantan Island.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Sapu Lidi sweeps all before it in Bandung

Sapu Lidi sweeps all before it in Bandung BANDUNG (JP): What springs to mind when you hear the name Bandung? The Paris of the East, art deco, the student scene, the cold? All of these perhaps? For me, however, when I hear the name Bandung it always conjures up in my mind images of the ...
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Interpreting laws on corruption

Interpreting laws on corruption With reference to the news article titled NGOs propose Supreme Court audit team (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 1, 2001) and another article titled NGOs blast two court rulings on bribery cases (the Post, Aug. 27, 2001), allow me to make the following comment.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Energy drink firm donates SEAG team

Energy drink firm donates SEAG team JAKARTA (JP): Energy drink company Extra Joss has donated Rp 500 million (US$55,500) to the Indonesian team bound for the Southeast Asian Games.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Mega won't meet GAM members

Mega won't meet GAM members JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri is unlikely to meet with members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) during her weekend visit to the restive province, says an aide."Ibu did not specifically mention the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Contributions and controversies of 30-year-old CSIS

Contributions and controversies of 30-year-old CSIS In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), The Jakarta Post's staff writer Harry Bhaskara talks to Dr. Hadi Soesastro, executive director of the well-known think tank in Indonesia.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Chefs set fried rice world record

Chefs set fried rice world recordBy Yuli Tri Suwarni BANDUNG (JP): Bandung has always attracted the attention of domestic and foreign tourists, especially with its various culinary offerings.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Toll road crashes cause tie-ups

Toll road crashes cause tie-ups JAKARTA (JP): Two traffic accidents happened separately on toll roads on Tuesday.The first accident occurred at about 5:20 p.m. on the Jakarta- Merak toll road when an empty truck collided with another truck.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 4, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Budget for public order raids raised

Budget for public order raids raised JAKARTA (JP): City Council's factions approved on Monday the administration's proposal to increase the current budget for public order operations from Rp 38 billion (US$4.2 million) to Rp 41 billion.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Ships to pay toll in Barito River

Ships to pay toll in Barito River BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Lawmakers in the provincial legislative council of South Kalimantan are currently discussing a plan to impose a toll on some vessels sailing the Barito River in the south of Kalimantan Island.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Govt confirms RI seeking debt relief

Govt confirms RI seeking debt relief JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Boediono confirmed on Tuesday that Indonesia would seek debt relief from international creditor nations, especially those grouped in the Paris Club, in order to ease pressure on the 2002 state budget.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Sniper shoots university rector

Sniper shoots university rector POSO, Central Sulawesi: A sniper shot the rector of Sintuvu Maroso University (Unsimar), J. Pogege, on Monday as he was on his way from the campus to his house in the village of Gebang Rejo.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Radio promoted by UNESCO

Radio promoted by UNESCO YOGYAKARTA (JP): An executive of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said here on Tuesday that Indonesian people must try to establish more small-scale community radio stations as an alternative way to prevent the country's ...
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Government avoids confrontation with newly empowered regions

Government avoids confrontation with newly empowered regions Excitement and confusion has followed the laws on regional autonomy and fiscal balance, and signs have emerged of the new government aiming to correct this dilemma.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Kuwait to help build 15 refugee villages

Kuwait to help build 15 refugee villages JAKARTA (JP): The Kuwaiti government has pledged to fund the development of 15 villages to accommodate thousands of people who have been displaced from their homes across Indonesia.Kuwaiti Ambassador to Indonesia Jamal M.A.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Money politics leads to court

Money politics leads to court CIANJUR, West Java: A prosecutor asked Sukabumi District Court on Tuesday to sentence eight local legislative councillors to one year in jail each over money politics during the recent regent election.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/BRI enjoys profit in H1

BRI enjoys profit in H1 JAKARTA (JP): State Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) said on Tuesday that it had enjoyed an operating profit of Rp 856 billion (US$97 million) in the first six months of this year, compared to Rp 519 billion in losses in the same period last year.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Pertamina to shut down Balikpapan refinery

Pertamina to shut down Balikpapan refinery JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina will halt production at one unit of its refinery in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan province, for more than three weeks next month to allow it to carry out essential maintenance work.
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Wed, 05 Sep 2001

JP/Another train accident

Another train accident Scores of lives were once again lost in a railway accident on Sunday, and this time it was a real irony because the mishap occurred at a railway station -- the Kejaksan Railway Station in Cirebon, West Java.
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