C C C C N E W S L E T T E R
CENTRAL COAST COMPUTER CLUB
Santa Maria, California
VOLUME XXI: NUMBER 10 OCTOBER, 2006
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at the Knollwood
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General meeting at 7:00 PM. System Special Interest Group session is at
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NEXT MEETING: October 17, 2006 KNOLLWOOD VILLAGE 4012 S. BRADLEY
PRESENTATION: The October meeting presentation will be: Ray Isenson
Demonstrating Windows Vista Beta 2 and MS Office 2007.
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(1) OFFICERS, HELPLINES, S.I.G.S
(2) PRESIDENT'S CORNER Ray Isenson
(3) EDITOR'S COMMENTS Dick Trissel
(4) WEB WANDERINGS
(5) SYSTEMS S.I.G. Dick Trissel
(6) MAINTAINING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT Kim Komando
(7) SYSTEM VOLUME ON EXTERNAL DRIVES Dick Trissel
(8) REVIEW: NTI CD & DVD-MAKER 7 SUITE Dick Trissel
(9) REVIEW: STREET AND TRIPS 2006 W/GPS Ray Isenson
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OFFICERS HELPLINES
President Juno
Ray Isenson 937-6938 Dick Trissel 937-7572
risenson@juno.com rtrissel@juno.com
Vice President Windows 95/98/ME/XP & VoiceControl
Spence Stimler 938-0217 Amy Malicki 925-5780
SPENCE923@msn.com msamym5@verizon.net
Secretary Hardware and Windows XP
Barbara Godwin 934-9885 Ray Isenson 937-6938
yung.bag@verizon.net risenson@juno.com
Treasurer AOL
Gerry Miller 934-1396 Frank Maciel 922-2318
2741 Banyan Way frm8198@aol.com
Santa Maria CA 93455
gandamiller@verizon.net
Publicity Visual Basic and Genealogy
Bill Corning 934-0775 Gerald Miller 934-1396
foster95@impulse.net gandamiller@verizon.net
Newsletter Editor Help With Any Problem
Dick Trissel 937-7572 Ray Isenson 937-6938
rtrissel@juno.com risenson@juno.com
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (S.I.G.)
Systems (5:45pm)
Dick Trissel
rtrissel@juno.com
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER by Ray Isenson
Well, here we are in October. It's time to look into the future; and look
we will. For the general meeting we'll have a preview of the operating
system of the future, Windows Vista. Peering further into the crystal ball,
we'll have a brief show and tell on Office 2007, with all of its components.
Finally, and most important, we'll open the floor to suggestions for our
slate of future officers. There's a great deal of talent among the members
and we sorely need some new blood and fresh ideas. Be prepared to volunteer
yourself or your ol' pal for one of the important posts! By the way,
there's a truly great door prize on deck for the October meeting. If your
name is spit out by our computer and you're not there, I wouldn't be
surprised to learn that you're considering the possibility of slashing your
wrist or something equally onerous. Don't risk not being there.
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EDITOR'S COMMENTS by Dick Trissel
The following is a reprint from a Komando newsletter. I totally agree.
Q. When would be the best time to upgrade to Windows Vista?
A. Vista is the new Microsoft operating system. It is scheduled to debut in
January. Then, we will all have to decide whether to upgrade.
This question is more complicated than it sounds. For some people—me, for
instance—the answer is easy: immediately, if not sooner! But not everyone
has to have the latest thing right away.
For some people, Vista will be an economic issue. Not everyone has $200-$400
to burn. Most probably have Windows XP, which is a very good operating
system. I see no compelling reason to move to Vista. Microsoft will imply
that only losers stick with XP. But that is just advertising.
Furthermore, Vista might demand a new computer. Vista's technology
requirements are much greater than those for XP. Theoretically, you can
update an older computer. But the costs of parts and labor can devour you.
That's especially true if someone else does the work. And your power supply,
microprocessor, motherboard, etc. will still be old. They could fail at any
time. To see where your hardware stands, run Microsoft's upgrade advisor at:
http://www.komando.com/coolsites/index.aspx?id=2243
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/default.mspx
So, I'd say most people can stick with XP. Again, it works well. And it's
secure, especially if you use Firefox, not Internet Explorer.
There are things that will force a change. A few are:
• You might have something new that you want to try and it will run on Vista
only.
• Microsoft will stop supporting XP eventually. It did just that recently
with Windows 98 and ME. That will mean no more security updates. For your
safety, you should then upgrade. But that's still a ways down the road.
• Your computer will stagger to the grave. Your new computer will have Vista
on it.
I'd say, if you have the money, upgrade. I will. My machines are powerful
and won't require extensive updates. But if you're on a budget, stick with
XP. It works fine, and will for several years more.
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WEB WANDERINGS
MIX YOUR OWN VIDEOS
In recent months, video sites have taken off. There are countless sites
where you can watch people doing strange or mundane things.
If you like videos that are creative or spectacular, chose Jumpcut. And, it
lets you create your own videos.
You can upload movie clips, photos and music. Then edit (or mix) them
directly on the site! Don't have any great clips? You can "borrow" from
other users.
You can share your videos with the world or just with friends and family.
You need the free Flash Player to use Jumpcut.
www.jumpcut.com
AIR TILLY
Few things have captured our attention quite like flight. Humans have
probably always been fascinated by birds' ability to fly.
We have airplanes and helicopters, but birds are still mysterious. Well,
meet Tilly. She's an eagle that's helping scientists better understand how
birds fly.
Of course, she's getting some technological help – small cameras mounted on
her back. You can view video from the camera for a bird's eye view of the
world.
Sure, the videos are cool. But you will really like the "tour" of Tilly. It
shows you how her wings and feathers help her fly. It's nothing short of
amazing!
animal.discovery.com/convergence/spyonthewild/birdtech/birdtech.html
OMNIPELAGOS
Have you ever pondered the connections between people, places and events?
It's fascinating to see the ties that unite seemingly unrelated things. It
can change your perspective and give you a deeper understanding of the
universe.
I apologize if that sounds too philosophical. But I've been playing around
on Omnipelagos. It's a blast!
You start by entering two search items. They can be people, places, things,
ideas or events. When you click search, you get a list of connections
between the terms.
Give it a try. You'll find answers to the questions that have plagued you
for years. That's right, it will reveal the connection between Picasso and a
hot dog or a toaster and Newfoundland.
www.omnipelagos.com
ATTENTION BIRD-WATCHERS
I feed all the birds in the neighborhood. Well, not really,
but they sure dig the feeder I have in the backyard.
Learn what attracts feathered friends to your backyard.
This site features tools for casual feeders as well as serious
bird-watchers. First, select your region. Then, track migrations,
check out sightings or cater a bird breakfast.
Become involved and create a certified backyard wildlife habitat.
All it takes is food, water and shelter. The National Wildlife
Foundation guides you through the rest.
http://www.enature.com/birding/birding_home.asp
CUISINE FOR CONNOISSEURS
If you love to cook so it's cool to find a site that does more than give
a recipe for this or that. The first thing that hits you at Witrose
Food Illustrated are the photos. They are striking!
The next thing that hits you is the recipes. They look delicious!
If you are a connoisseur of fine cuisine--or just enjoy eating tasty
food--give this site a click. Besides new food ideas every month, you
get travel logs related to food and the history of food.
Want to know how eggs became associated with Easter? Check it out here.
http://www.waitrose.com/wfi/
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SYSTEMS S.I.G. by Dick Trissel
The first demonstration was implementing the taskbar features that were
written about in the CCCC September newsletter--putting the Desktop button
on the taskbar (all Windows versions), and controlling the task grouping
(XP).
Then we discussed using Search Indexing Service available in the Search
function for XP. To control this, go to Start / Search / Change Preferences
and click on "With Indexing Service...". Click the button for "Yes, Enable
Indexing Service". This will cause your computer to build an index of
everything on your computer to facilitate faster searches. To do this, the
operating system uses the CPU free time, so you may see your hard drive
being access a lot until the indexing is completed.
I discussed the problem I was having updating two archive CDs that have
identical data on them. This is done on two formatted CD-RWs using Adaptec
DirectCD. The problem was that an addition could be made to one disc, but
when the same files were to be written on the backup CD, an error occurred
stating the disc was corrupted. I thought my Cds were going bad. After
several occurrences of this, and with new copies of the good CD being made,
I finally discovered I could prevent the problem by simply putting a
different content CD in the drive between the copying--GRRR! I don't know
if this is a DirectCD problem or an operating system problem. However, it
occurs in both Windows 98SE and XP. So, I think it is a DirectCD glitch.
A member suggested getting the latest GoogleEarth. Apparently it has more
some new features.
We had a brief discussion about the use of the clipboard and that all copy
operations pass through the clipboard (we're not referring to the Save As
operation). We demonstrated being able to view what is in the clipboard by
creating a shortcut to: C:\Windows\Clipbrd.exe which can be put in the
QuickLaunch area of the taskbar.
The next article in this newsletter is from Kim Komando in which she
outlines how to properly defragment a flash drive. It is just as important
to defrag flash drives as it is hard drives--maybe even more. We talked
about this because it is important not to needlessly read and write to a
flash drive memory. If you've ever watched a drive defrag operation, you
know there is a LOT of disk access. Flash memory has a finite number of
cycles before it deteriorates. Komando's method simply does a "quick"
format of the drive after all the files on the drive have been copied to
another drive, and before you copy them back to the flash drive. The method
I outlined was to "move" the files to another drive (which also deletes the
references to the files in the FAT) and then copy the files back to the
flash drive. Either method should have the same effect of minimizing the
accesses to the flash drive.
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MAINTAINING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
from Komando newsletter
Q. I know you often say that running Check Disk and Disk Defragmenter will
help keep one's computer in shape. But what about other media? I have two
external disk drives that I use for backups, and USB flash drives. I also
have an iPod Nano and CompactFlash cards for my camera. Should Check Disk
and Disk Defragmenter be run on these media, also?
A. Well, life gets complicated, doesn't it? Ten years ago, we had none of
these things. Imagine what another 10 years will bring!
Assuming that your drives show up in My Computer, you should be able to run
the utilities on them. Whether you would want to is another matter. Drives
become fragmented when you write to a file, then resave it. That shouldn't
be much of a problem. However, you might get fragmentation with differential
or incremental backups.
I see no reason why defragmentation should hurt your external hard drives.
Same goes for Check Disk. However, before defragmenting, do an analysis of
the drive. You might find it unnecessary. To do that, click Start>>My
Computer. Right-click the drive and click Properties. Select the Tools tab.
Click Defragment Now. Highlight the drive and click Analyze. Even if it says
defragmentation is unnecessary, you can still do it.
Running Check Disk occasionally also won't hurt anything. It is also
accessed off the Tools tab. Click Check Now and select all options. Follow
any instructions.
The other drives are more problematic. A flash drive is accessed the same
way. Theoretically, at least, you can wear flash drives out. They're
generally good for 10,000 reads and writes, according to manufacturers. So,
doing extra work on them might cause problems.
If I really thought I had a problem, I'd probably copy the files off. Then,
I'd do a quick format, rather than a thorough one. To do that, go to My
Computer and right-click the drive. Click Format. Check Quick Format, and
click Start. The quick format would leave the files on the drive. But it
would break the links to them from the disk index. That tells the disk they
aren't really there. When you reinstall the files, they should go into
contiguous areas.
Check Disk works fine on a flash drive. Run Check Disk as you would on the
external hard drives.
You can also use Check Disk on your Nano. When it comes to defragmentation,
Apple recommends the iPod Updater.
I wouldn't worry about the CompactFlash cards. They should be formatted in
the camera.
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SYSTEM VOLUME FOLDERS ON EXTERNAL DRIVES by Dick Trissel
Windows XP likes to put restore checkpoints on every partition on your
system, and that includes external hard drive partitions. For most users
this is not necessary. And, it may take up valuable partition space as more
and more checkpoints are added (supposedly, one every day).
This is controllable if you are the System Administrator. Checkpoints in
System Volume Information folders can be turned off. First, using Windows
Explorer, open the partition and see if there is a folder named System
Volume Information. You won't see it, even if it is there, unless you have
set Windows Explorer to show System Hidden Files. To do that, go to Tools /
Folder Options / View and put a green dot on Hidden files and folders. Then
remove the check mark on Hide extensions for known file types, remove the
check mark on Hide protected operating system files (and answer yes.) Click
on the Apply to All Folders button.
In order to prevent XP from putting checkpoints in a partition, go to My
Computer / Properties / System Restore. Select the partition you want to
change, and click on the Settings button. Put a check mark on Turn off
System Restore on this drive.
You should now be able to go to the partition and delete the System Volume
Information folder (do a Shift-Delete so it doesn't go into the Recycle
Bin.)
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REVIEW: NTI CD & DVD-MAKER 7 TITANIUM SUITE by Dick Trissel
NTI (NewTech Infosystems, Inc.) has released their new CD & DVD-Maker 7
Titanium Suite which includes nine programs (CD & DVD-Maker Platinum, Home
Video-Maker, Backup NOW!, DVD Playback software, DVD Fit, FileCD, Jewelcase
Maker, Wave Editor and Music Cafe). The new suite of products simplify
video capture, editing, still picture compilation and burning of CD and DVD
media. Tools for backing up files as well as backing up unprotected discs
are provided. Full support for dual layer DVD burners is included. The
main user interface provides access to all of the applications from a single
screen. The options available to the user are displayed for the categories
of Audio, Data, Video, Photo, Backup or Copy.
The system requirements are:
Windows 989SE, ME, 2000, or XP, Pentium III, 900MHz or higher, 256MB of RAM,
500MB of free disk space for installation, 10GB for copying or creating DVD
discs, graphics card capable of 1024x768 and 16 bit color.
The Suite can be purchased from retail stores or NTI's online store at
www.NTIus.com. The street price is $79.99
The CD & DVD-Maker 7 Titanium Suite software comes on a single CD. The
installation menu allows users to install CD & DVD-Maker 7, Home Video-Maker
and NTI's DVD Playback software separately. Each of the three items listed
in the install menu must be installed separately or they will not be enabled
in the main menu. The package also includes a QuickStart Guide that briefly
explains how to use each of the various applications included with this
suite of programs.
The Audio programs are used to create WAV, MP3 or WMA music CDs. The MP3
application has a capacity indicator at the lower area of the window that
lets the user know how much space is used on the disc as it fills up with
files. This helps the user know the exact space required when making a CD.
Users can also record Live Audio directly to disc. CD Extra discs can be
created using the simple interface. An NTI Wave Editor and Audio Player are
included in the package.
The Data programs provide users with the ability to create CD or DVD data
discs. This is particularly useful for backing up large amounts of important
data onto disc, especially the ability to store large amounts of data onto
DVD (4.7 GB on single layer and 8.5 GB on dual layer discs). Mixed Mode CDs
can also be created in this area. When using the Mixed Mode CD format, the
first session can contain up to 98 audio tracks and second session contains
the data track. These discs offer excellent compatibility with both audio-
only players as well as CDROM drives in computers.
The Video programs are used to create Video CDs and Super VCDs. NTI's
Cinematic Video offers users a simple way to spice up video by having the
software create transitions and effects on the original content. HomeVideo-
Maker is a powerful application designed to capture, edit and create video
discs with support for menus and sub menus. The best part about this
program is NTI makes it easy to preview the disc to see how the menu system
will work before burning the disc. The HomeVideo-Maker software has some
excellent features that are quite intuitive. Also included is the DVD Fit
application, which is designed to automatically compress video to fit on a
single DVD in cases where the source files are much larger than the target
disc capacity.
The Photo programs include Photo Disc, Slideshow VCD, Slideshow SVCD, and
Cinematic Slideshow. Photo Discs simply include a series of JPEG files and
are compatible with newer DVD players and all computers with CDROM drives.
The Slideshow VCD and Slideshow SVCD allows users to take a series of still
pictures and create an impressive video presentation with background music
targeting VCD or SVCD. The playing time for each still picture is user
adjustable. The Cinematic Slideshow is a great way to spice up what would
normally be a simple series of slides with music. It allows user to takes a
series of photos and create a presentation that automatically creates
movement through the still pictures, which produces an interesting cinematic
effect. Background audio can also be added to the video for a custom
presentation.
The Backup programs include Files & Folders and Disc Image. Selecting
launches NTI's Backup NOW! 4 application, a comprehensive backup/restore
program that allows users to easily select files for archiving. The
software automatically spans the data to multiple discs if required. The
program can compare archived files to identify differences and can even
backup and restore to a remote server.
The Copy program is capable of duplicating CD or DVD (non-copy protected)
media to or from a disc or image. This utility can be used for making
multiple copies of a disc.
Once a disc is burned, the user can select the JewelCase Maker application
for either standard (12 cm) discs or Mini (8 cm) discs.
The following is a List of 60 manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD+/-R/RW/RAM
Drives that are supported by the NTI CD & DVD-MAKER 7 TITANIUM SUITE:
Acer, LITE-ON, AccessTek, MSI, ACTIMA, AOPEN, APACHI, ARCHOS, ARTEC, ASUS,
BENQ, BTC, LG, BTC, BACKPACK, CalOptic, CENDYNE, CREATIVE, CyberDrv, DELTA,
DIAMOND, DPL, DYSAN, HI-VAL, HP, IMATION, JCCOM, JVC, LACIE, LITE-ON,
LOGITEC, MATSUSHITA, MAXELL, MELCO, MEMOREX, Micro Advantage, MITSUMI, MTI,
NEC, PATRIOT, PHILIPS, PIONEER, PLEXTOR, POLAROID, PROVIEW, QPS, QSI, SAF,
SAMSUNG, SANYO, Shecom, TDK, TEAC, TORiSAN, TOSHIBA, TRAXDATA, VERBATIM,
WPI, YAMAHA.
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REVIEW: STREET AND TRIPS 2006 WITH GPS LOCATOR by Ray Isenson
Having had many years of experience with mapping programs such as Rand
MacNally's
TripMaker, intended for use with Windows 95 or NT, and, more recently,
online mapping programs to be found on the WEB, I was confident in my
ability to work with Street and Trips 2006. In the military and later in
life as a practicing engineer I gained more than a passing acquaintance with
global positioning systems (GPS). Thus I was going to install Streets and
Trips 2006 with a certain degree of confidence.
I was certain that the program controls would be reasonably self-evident and
that on disk help files would be a there to guide me through areas of
uncertainty. Nevertheless, before installing the software on my laptop, I
turned to the Quick Start Guide, included in the package, to acquire
software and hardware installation instructions.
Reading through the small but well prepared pamphlet suggested uses for Map
pins and other markers that, if they had been available on other programs,
were not so well defined as to cause me to use them. In general reading the
Guide reinforced the judgment that Street and Trips 2006 could be of great
use on my automobile travels about the country.
The software is delivered on two CDs; one with the application, the other
with supporting data; maps and the like. During installation the user is
given the choice of installing both on a hard drive or just the application;
opting to use the CD reader to furnish supporting data. Given the latter
choice, obviously the program will not run in the absence of the data CD.
However, attempting to run the program does place a warning on the screen
that the CD is nowhere to be found!
Activating the program from the Start Menu results in a map of the complete
continental United States and portions of Mexico and Canada on the desktop.
The map covered about 70% of the desktop. On the remaining portion, at the
left of the screen was a smaller, partial map of the world; centered on the
North American Continent. There was a delineation on that map showing the
location of the larger map. Below the small map were several drop down
boxes defining the map markings; e.g., small and large cities, major or
minor highways, various types of boundaries, etc.
My first action after examining the opening screen was to initiate the
command sequence that, if I had properly assessed the program, would create
a route plan for a trip from a location on the East Coast to one on the
California coastline.
Selecting Route from the command bar and Route Planner from the drop down
menu resulted in a change in the desktop. It now had a questionnaire in the
left pane and a map of the United States in the significantly larger right
pane. Answering the first question in a box just below the header, Route
Planner, I entered 42nd street and Broadway, NY. To my delight the map of
North America in the right plane changed to a much smaller scale, more
detailed map showing central New York City with the identified street
intersection near the map center. There was a small box superimposed on the
intersection with a green block and the number 1. The scale was indicated
as being about 500 yards to the inch. This detailed map was not previously
experienced in other mapping programs. It was unexpected and fully
appreciated as it assured me that the search subprogram had selected as a
start point the place I wanted. Further, and this to me was reason enough
for selecting Streets and Trips as my preferred route planning program, the
mapping information was adequately detailed to insure that I was going to
get where I wanted to go; not to a place with a similar name.
In a box just below the Add to Route Command was a grayed out entry, Get
Directions and below that a small green box with a superimposed number 1,
followed by the name, W 42ND St. and Broadway, NYC. The box that I had used
for entering a place name was cleared, awaiting the next entry.
Choosing to identify my trip end point rather than an intermediate point, I
entered Santa Maria Ford Motors, Santa Maria, CA in the type place or
address box place or address box and clicked on add to route. This time a
box opened listing a number of locations in Santa Maria, headed by my
selection, the Ford Garage. The map in the right pane changed to show a map
of part of Santa Maria at a scale of approximately 2 inches to the mile and
a pin indicating the location of Santa Maria Ford. Additionally, below the
W 442nd St and Broadway, etc. entry was added 2 Santa Maria Ford. Having
defined the beginning and end of my trial trip, I clicked on Get Directions.
As I had surmised, the right pane now showed a map of the United States with
a green line superimposed on roads from New York City, NY to Santa Maria,
barely above Los Angeles. Above the map a new box containing detailed
listing of the roads and highways connecting the two points, turn points, a
recommended daily travel schedule, a detailing of the route sections and a
summary: driving distance 2956 miles, estimated driving time 43 hours and
11 minutes. Heading that box was one noting that highway construction
information was out of date and offering a link to a MapPoint Web Service as
a source for updates. In my opinion, this road information update service
is a particularly valuable feature of the Street & Trips program.
To me, another of the more valuable features of Streets and Trips is a
function that allows map pins to be poked into a map at locations selected
by the user. Just click on the map pin icon in the lower left corner of the
screen and drag the icon to the desired location. Once a map pin is
inserted, clicking on it, again, opens a small window into which the user
can do annotating or enter bits of information; say, for example, the name
and telephone number of a contact at that location. Important aspects of
that feature are that the message can be hidden, brought forth only when
desired and, when the map is saved, all such messages are saved with it.
This leads to another very important feature, a route or other map
additions, once prepared, can be saved as a named file, to be brought out
later.
As a final test, to monitor dynamic functioning of the GPS unit, a 5 mile
trip from my home on the outskirts of town to the city center, was planned.
Although the computer selected the most direct route, because of numerous
traffic control lights and heavy traffic, it was by far the slowest and most
fuel-consuming route. Nevertheless, the GPS locked in almost instantly and
did track my position from start to finish, adjusting the size and
orientation of the visible part of the map as needed to maintain the map
scale or vehicle heading.
All in all Streets and Trips 2006 can be a valuable asset to anyone planning
and executing a vehicular trip through unfamiliar terrain or built up areas.
The review example demonstrated the degree of depth of information already
present in the data bank as well as that available from Microsoft via the
WEB. The GPS augmentation could be an invaluable asset if used judiciously.
The route tracking function is useful in assuring that the planned route is
followed but must be employed with discretion. Spending too much time
watching a cursor move along a previously defined track on the monitor of a
computer while driving a vehicle would be a foolhardy stunt. It is a task
best left to a passenger or while the vehicle is parked.
Noteworthy is the fact that Streets and Trips with the GPS augmentation is
designed for ease of use by even a first time user. The f1 key is the
readily available source of help to satisfy almost any question.
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