11/13/2013
First Time To Rosarito Beach—A Wife’s Perspective by Patty Flynn
Patty and Terry Flynn made their first trip to Rosarito Beach with Phil Friedman Outdoors this past weekend. The couple were a delight to be with and such giving people. Patty wrote the following story proudly presented to you now by Phil Friedman Outdoors.
I was recently invited to go with Phil Friedman on his trip to Rosarito Beach. My husband Terry, an avid fisherman , was very excited to go, and why not, he got to combine his 3 favorite things, fishing, helping others, and beer. I was a little more reticent. I’m a fisherman’s wife, not an actual fisherperson on my own.
What would I have in common with all of these fisher-people, what would I do? I found that I had quite a bit in common with everyone and had a wonderful time.
We stayed at the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort, an idyllic resort right on the beach. We stayed in the new tower and the suites were comfortable, spacious, and had a view you could look at for hours. We overlooked the ocean and below we could see the pier, the horses and the ATVs that were rented to the hotel guests. The days were warm with a slight breeze; the sunsets a cavalcade of color as the sun touched the ocean; and the evenings pleasantly cool.
The resort offered meal coupons for delicious dinners; in addition and right next door was Los Arcos offereing $1 tacos that we returned for time and time again. After all, who doesn’t enjoy a great $1 taco and $2 beer?
My husband and I joined four other anglers and travelled to Ensenada to fish aboard the Cazador with Sergio’s Sportfishing.
The day was perfect. The sun was shining, the water was calm and clear, and experience was wonderful. The boat was small, but there were only six of us aboard so space was not an issue.
The most important thing , though, was that it had a clean restroom to use (always my concern on-board a boat filled with men) The captain worked very hard to make sure that our trip was fruitful. This is good because as a fisherman’s wife, I am not a real fan of fishing… but I am a great fan of catching; and catching we did. Most of us onboard caught at least 10 fish. My husband and I shared a bag and we had about 30 fish between the two of us. We caught rockfish, sheepshead and white fish.
Terry has been fishing for years and knows all of the knots, the rigging, the ins-and-outs of fishing. I do not. Which is why Jesus, the deckhand was so awesome. He anticipated my every need--helping me with my rigging, getting the fish off the hook, even baiting the hook.
All I needed to do was put my line in the water, lean back against the boat, enjoy the beautiful day, the dolphin swimming by and wait for that all important nibble. What could be more relaxing then spending time with my husband, soaking up the sun, being on the water, and enjoying the day?
Back at the resort we had to decide what to do with all of our fish. The decision was easy as we were visiting a local all girls orphanage named Casa Estrella that evening; taking the children soaps, shampoos, and fun stuff like chips and toys. We just added fish to the list of things to drop off. The orphanage was quite a sobering place. It is a home that has been converted into an orphanage by a very nice man who saw the need to help the children.
It holds 20 girls who would otherwise be on the streets. When we visited there were 16 girls there ranging from ages 6 to 17. Many of the girls spoke English, two of them played the piano for us, and all of them were delightful, once they got over their shyness of meeting a bunch of strange gringos.
The young girls were thrilled to get the Betty Boop toys and other things picked up from the $1 store, but when we asked them if they needed anything, they said “No, we have everything we need here.” Their “everything” is nothing compared to what our children have, and still they want for nothing more and are appreciative of what they are given. Next time we go, my girls are going with me so they too can appreciate what they have.
The people on the trip had a cornucopia of interests. Our photographers are also ghost hunters. Our neighbors were 4 of the nicest people you would want to meet, who were there to have a great time, and they did! We had entrepreneurs and retirees;, fishing experts and fishing amateurs; party people and the calm crowd.
Regardless of the category, each one of us had one thing in common, the desire to help out those who are less fortunate than ourselves. These people are giving of their time, their money, and their hearts to children less fortunate. These are the kind of people you want to hang out with.
So as a fisherman’s wife did I have a good time? No I did not. I had a great time, and one I hope to repeat many times over. Would I fish again, YES!!! I can’t think of a better way to spend a day than on the water, with someone I care for, enjoying the day. You don’t have to be an avid fisherman to enjoy fishing, you just have to be open to the experience and enjoy life.
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Kids & Marines Go Fishing, Sick Boy Realizes A Fishing Dream, How You Can Help
Phil Friedman Outdoors Youth Program making a difference in the lives of so many!
CLICK TO DONATE and change a child’s life forever.
(Donation will be made to the Sportfishing Conservancy, a 501 c 3 nonprofit).
You can help us make a difference in the lives of more and more children by donating today to the PHIL FRIEDMAN OUTDOORS YOUTH OUTDOORS PROGRAM
Kids who get out into the GREAT OUTDOORS and see and feel the beauty and magic of our precious world will surely grow up to protect it.
Here are a few of the great events that PFO has sponsored over the past two months.
Sick Boy realizes a fishing dream
Take a moment to watch 17 year-old Donavan realize a dream. This young man has a myriad of medical ailments that he has to battle every day. Thanks to you, we were able to bring some joy into his life.
Camp Pendleton Marines and kids go fishing
Brave men and women and their children got to experience a magical day on the water with Phil Friedman Outdoors.
Rosarito Beach Boys and Girls Club goes fishing with PFO
PFO/Baja Outreach program sent thousands of dollars of goods to our hermanos y hermanas in Baja California.
Thank you so very much for what you do to make the world a better place in which to live and thank you for allowing me to be of service to so many.
Phil Friedman
“You can’t protect what you don’t understand.”
CLICK TO DONATE and change a child’s life forever.
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11/12/2013
WINNERS DIVIDE $542,000 IN CABO FISHING TOURNEY
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mex. – Winning teams in the 15th annual four day Western Outdoor News/Yamaha Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot tournament divided $542,000 in prize money while raising an unprecedented amount for local charities.
One hundred thirty four teams from as far away as Japan entered the angling competition.
Team Reel Quest with Dick Landfield of Fairway Ford; Bob Smith, Cabo San Lucas and Minerva's Tackle; Bill Savage, Las Vegas; and Henry Arres, Temecula; arrived at the scale a few minutes before the 6 p.m. closing with a 192-pound yellowfin tuna worth $242,960.
The remaining $299,040 was split among six teams.
Second Place was Team Lone Stars of Richmond, Texas on the Andrea with a 172.6-pound yellowfin, earning $5,360.
Third Place winner was Team Reina de Wahoo,headed by Robert Deeter, Ft. Bragg, Calif., with a 170.0-pound tuna, for $2,680.
The “Fat Farmers,” aboard Bob Marlin, with anglersBart Scofield, Arbuckle, Calif.; and Jim Campbell, Princeton, Calif. brought home a 85.7-pound yellowfin, winning the $3-, $5-, and $10-thousand dollar jackpot options for $114,000.
Team Pillage, aboard El Diablo,Ron Bauer, La Conner, Wash.; Alan Kleiven, Sweet Home, Ore.; Connie Bauer, La Conner, Wash.; and Thomas Rux, Gilroy, Calif.; landed a 131.9-pound tuna, and grabbing the $500, $1,000 and $2,000 jackpots for $83,400.
A 39.6-pound wahoo landed on the Cheers IbyWIN-TEAM members Pamela Lorenz, Anaheim, Calif.; George Priest, Norco, Calif.; and Patrick Smith, Huntington Beach, Calif.; in the WahooDorado category,scored $46,800.
WhileMiguel Angeles, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Eduardo Guluarte, Jaime Pino, and Raul Figueron, aboard Koi Sushi, nailed a 52.6-pound wahoo, in the WahooDorado category for another $46,800.
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11/07/2013
News media headed to Rosarito Beach for the PFO Veteran's Day Weekend Trip
This promises to be a memorable
weekend at the Rosarito Beach Hotel as a fantastic group from Phil Friedman
Outdoors are headed south. "Mexico countdown is on," said Krisma
Crowell from Lake Elsinore. “We can’t wait to get down there.”
Iris Arguelles is a student at San Jose State University and is dreaming of Baja and a delicious quesadilla. “The last time we were in Rosarito Beach, we stopped off at a taco stand and had the best quesadilla I think I’ve ever had in my life,” said Arguelles.
The PFO GROUP will not only be dinning on delicious Baja Cuisine but they will be participating in a myriad of great activities like fishing, wine country tours, the beach, horseback riding, surf fishing, shopping and more.
Also headed down to the resort
will be representatives from a myriad of media. John Cassidy and crew from AM
540 and Rod and Reel Radio will
be broadcasting live from the Rosarito Beach Hotel from 5-7pm this Sunday. “We
are going to be letting everyone know just how wonderful it is to come to Baja,”
said Cassidy. “We are looking forward to a wonderful weekend.” The show can be
heard live on AM 540 and will be streamed live on http://www.rodandreelradio.com/ as
well as archived for future downloads.
Blue Cotton, from Bleu Cotton Photography in Newport Beach will be shooting the entire weekend so that everyone, including the Rosarito Beach Hotel will have memories for a lifetime. Cotton is recognized as one of the very best photographers in Southern California.
Of course Phil Friedman Outdoors Radio will be doing a live broadcast from the hotel on Friday in Spanish which has become one of Friedman’s most popular shows. “We are thrilled to have thousands of Spanish Speaking fans,” said Friedman. “It is so great to be able to bring the great outdoors and Baja to all of our hermanos y hermanas.”
AM 1290 broadcasts in Santa Barbara, California and streams its shows worldwide. Tom Raftican will be on hand to record for his show, Reel World Conservation. “We have the wine country in Santa Barbara so I know all of our fans will be interested in coming to the gateway of the Baja wine country, Rosarito Beach,” said Raftican.
Print media will also be on hand to cover the even. Future articles will appear in Coastal Angler Magazine with a circulation of over ½ a million readers. Also, the Daily Breeze, the Daily News, the Long Beach Press Telegram, Fish Taco Chronicles, and Baja Times.
“It’s so great to spread the GOOD NEWS about what a great place Baja is to visit,” said Friedman. “We are looking forward to another magical weekend.
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11/05/2013
How to obtain proper documents when entering Mexico by sea
This is not a government document but is a guide to help get you through the process to enter Mexico by water and complete the immigration process. If you have any specific questions you should contact the INAMI .
INTRODUCTION
The National Immigration Institute (INAMI) is required by Mexican Law to manage the presence of foreign persons visiting Mexico. We welcome our visitors and hope your experience visiting Mexico is enjoyable. INAMI has created a new process in order to facilitate documentation of those persons wanting to visit Mexico by water to engage in recreational activities. This includes as an example sportfishing, whale watching, and diving.
The process has three steps to be completed by you and one completed by INAMI. The following is summary of the steps followed by the actual procedure and related web links.
Actions By You:
· Pay the documentation fee on our Web portal,
· Completing a spreadsheet with the information of the boat and the passengers
· E-mail the spreadsheet to INAMI
Actions By INAMI:
· INAMI will E-mail you back an authorization, which you should keep aboard your boat along with the receipt of payment.
STEP ONE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
1. Passport of the Person Responsible for the boat.
2. Vessel Documentation (State or Federal Registration).
3. Credit Card in the name of the Person Responsible for the boat.
The payable fee of $295.00 pesos (Two-Hundred and Ninety Five 00/100 Mexican Pesos) per foreigner is set by the Federal Fee Act (Ley Federal de Derechos) in its Article 8, Section I.
The following link will take you to a on-line pay point which goes directly to the Mexican Federal Government.
Follow the instructions and save the receipt to your computer. You will need it when you E-mail the passenger list to INAMI in the next step. Also print out a copy to keep aboard the boat.
STEP TWO
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
1. Names and Passport numbers of all crew and passengers.
2. Vessel Documentation (State or Federal Registration)
The following link will take you to a web page that has easy to follow instructions. Download the spreadsheet to your computer. You will see sample information on the spreadsheet. Delete the sample information and insert your passenger list. Save it to your computer following the instructions on the web page to name the file correctly.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO PASSENGER REPORT FORM
STEP THREE
E-mail the spreadsheet and payment receipt to INAMI. A list of the Port INAMI Addresses can be found at the following Web Site:
MEXICANPORT INAMI EMAIL ADDRESSES
As an example if you are leaving Southern California you would send the E-mail to the Ensenada INAMI Office at
STEP FOUR
Applicants will receive an email from INAMI either authorizing the trip or denying entry to a passenger intending to enter Mexico's territorial water onboard the given vessel.
The authorizing email will contain INAMI's permit to enter as a Visitor without Permission to Perform Paid Activities. The length of stay will cover the amount of time asked for min the application, yet such shall not exceed 180 days nor may it be used for multiple entries and departures. A copy will be sent to the Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR) and to the Secretary of Communications and Transportation (SCT.)
FINAL STEP
ENJOY MEXICO!
This is not a government document but is a guide to help get you through the process to enter Mexico by water and complete the immigration process. If you have any specific questions you should contact the INAMI .
INTRODUCTION
The National Immigration Institute (INAMI) is required by Mexican Law to manage the presence of foreign persons visiting Mexico. We welcome our visitors and hope your experience visiting Mexico is enjoyable. INAMI has created a new process in order to facilitate documentation of those persons wanting to visit Mexico by water to engage in recreational activities. This includes as an example sportfishing, whale watching, and diving.
The process has three steps to be completed by you and one completed by INAMI. The following is summary of the steps followed by the actual procedure and related web links.
Actions By You:
· Pay the documentation fee on our Web portal,
· Completing a spreadsheet with the information of the boat and the passengers
· E-mail the spreadsheet to INAMI
Actions By INAMI:
· INAMI will E-mail you back an authorization, which you should keep aboard your boat along with the receipt of payment.
STEP ONE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
1. Passport of the Person Responsible for the boat.
2. Vessel Documentation (State or Federal Registration).
3. Credit Card in the name of the Person Responsible for the boat.
The payable fee of $295.00 pesos (Two-Hundred and Ninety Five 00/100 Mexican Pesos) per foreigner is set by the Federal Fee Act (Ley Federal de Derechos) in its Article 8, Section I.
The following link will take you to a on-line pay point which goes directly to the Mexican Federal Government.
Follow the instructions and save the receipt to your computer. You will need it when you E-mail the passenger list to INAMI in the next step. Also print out a copy to keep aboard the boat.
STEP TWO
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
1. Names and Passport numbers of all crew and passengers.
2. Vessel Documentation (State or Federal Registration)
The following link will take you to a web page that has easy to follow instructions. Download the spreadsheet to your computer. You will see sample information on the spreadsheet. Delete the sample information and insert your passenger list. Save it to your computer following the instructions on the web page to name the file correctly.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO PASSENGER REPORT FORM
STEP THREE
E-mail the spreadsheet and payment receipt to INAMI. A list of the Port INAMI Addresses can be found at the following Web Site:
MEXICANPORT INAMI EMAIL ADDRESSES
As an example if you are leaving Southern California you would send the E-mail to the Ensenada INAMI Office at
STEP FOUR
Applicants will receive an email from INAMI either authorizing the trip or denying entry to a passenger intending to enter Mexico's territorial water onboard the given vessel.
The authorizing email will contain INAMI's permit to enter as a Visitor without Permission to Perform Paid Activities. The length of stay will cover the amount of time asked for min the application, yet such shall not exceed 180 days nor may it be used for multiple entries and departures. A copy will be sent to the Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR) and to the Secretary of Communications and Transportation (SCT.)
FINAL STEP
ENJOY MEXICO!
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SABOR A CABO EN LOS CABOS, MEXICO UN EVENTO INTERNACIONAL DE GASTRONOMÍA Y VINO
Los Cabos, México (05 de noviembre 2013) - CANIRAC Los Cabos será el anfitrión por octava ocasión de "Sabor a Cabo" (Los Sabores de Cabo) un evento internacional muy esperado en Los Cabos el 1 de diciembre de 2013. El evento será celebrado en el espectacular desarrollo inmobiliario Campestre San José del Cabo, operado por Grupo Questro y estará abierto al público de 5pm a 11pm.
Carmen Carbajal, actual Presidente de CANIRAC Los Cabos comenta: "Sabor a Cabo ofrece a sus invitados, visitantes y residentes por igual la oportunidad de experimentar lo mejor de la gastronomía y el vino que se ofrece en México. Todos los invitados se caracterizan por tener un estio de vida alto, están bien educados y han viajado por todo el mundo. Ellos realmente disfrutan Sabor a Cabo porque aprecian la buena comida y el vino junto con un ambiente de calidad”.
"La campaña publicitaria internacional de Sabor a Cabo es la primera de su tipo para cualquier destino en México, por lo menos para un evento centrado en la Gastronomía y el Vino”, declaró Eduardo Segura (Director de FITURCA). Continúa: "Este evento proporciona la mejor plataforma posible para posicionar productos únicos y marcas sostenibles en el Estado de Baja California Sur. Nuestros fabulosos restaurantes dentro de los hoteles y la colección de increíbles restaurantes fuera de ellos será un verdadero escaparate de turismo gastronómico para el destino en general con el octavo evento anual Sabor a Cabo".
La cocina será exquisitamente complementada con las diferentes casas de vino en el Valle de México como Parras Coahuila, Santo Tomas, Valle de San Rafael y el Valle de Guadalupe, conocido como el "Napa Valley de México" que se encuentra en el norte de Baja California. El entretenimiento será producido por el DJ Roman Rosati (www.romanrosati.com) reconocido mundialmente y actualmente reside en Las Vegas, EE.UU.. Ha actuado en más de 10.000 eventos en una variedad de países con iconos de la música "house". También habrá artistas invitados de otros géneros para complementar la noche.
Por último, pero no menos importante, para el octavo anual Sabor a Cabo, CANIRAC Los Cabos solicitó la asistencia de Synergy México, una agencia de Mercadotecnia y Relaciones Públicas con base en Los Cabos, México. El propietario Seth Romans dice, "Estamos muy contentos de poder ser una pequeña parte de un gran evento en el cual se promociona positivamente la imagen de Los Cabos."
Para más información y compra de boletos, por favor visite www.saboracabo.mx. Para información general, favor de contactar al departamento de Concierge del Hotel Sheraton al 011+52 (624) 145-8000 ext. 4052 and 4053. Restaurant Nick San en Palmilla, al 011+52 (624) 144-6262 o al 011+52 (624) 144-6264. Para contactar directamente a CANIRAC Los Cabos para información o boletos, por favor llame al 011+52 (624) 143-3944.
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11/04/2013
Itinerary for PFO Trip to Rosarito Beach for Veterans Day Weekend, 2013
Looking forward to a great time with you all on Veteran's Day Weekend in Rosarito Beach. Please remember, if you do not see an activity or anything else you want here, you can talk to Phil Friedman at anytime.
Please listen to the Baja Now Radio Show for more CLICK TO LISTEN
Friday, November 8th
11:45am
Meet at Border Station Parking in San Ysidro 4570 Camino De La Plaza
(between Camiones Way & Beyer Blvd)
San Ysidro, CA 92173 (Parking fee is $34 for Friday-Monday).
12:00 noon
Van with Mariana Hammand departs for non-stop ride to the Rosarito Beach Hotel (Round trip cost $37 per person).
1:00-2pm
Phil Friedman Outdoors staff will be in the lobby to guide you in the right direction for the afternoons fun. Go horseback riding, surf fishing, ride ATV's and so much more. Just drop by the lobby and see the PFO guys and gals.
6:00pm
Meet in Rosarito Beach Hotel Lobby for welcome orientaion with Phil Friedman
7:00pm
Dinner at the Rosarito Beach Hotel
Saturday, November 9th
5am
Depart for Ensenada and 3/4 day fishing on the Cazador in Van with Mariana (round trip $30)
6am
Cazador departs for days fishing ($60 includes Mex. permit, bait, tackle rod & reel)
12 noon
Street food with Phil
Phil will take you to one of his favorite street food joints.
4pm
Cazador arrives to Ensenada. Van pick up for return trip to Rosarito Beach.
8pm
Dinner at La Guerita in Rosarito Beach
Choose any delicious dish or get the Phil Friedman Outdoors Special
Steak nd Lobster, seafood quesadilla, fresh ceviche, a giant maragrita or a beer or soft drink for $14.95.
Sunday, November 10th
7am-9am
Teach kids to fish on the Rosarito Beach Pier.
Come on down for all the fun and teach kids how to fish with a homemade dropline. Plenty of time to catch breakfast afterwards and head off for the WINE COUNTRY TOUR at 10am with MARIANA.
Come down to the pier and teach kids from the Rosarito Beach Boys and Girls Club. We will be teaching the kids to fish with
10am
Wine Country Tour Departs ($40 per person)
Visit the stunning and beautiful Guadalupe Valley where some of the finest wines in the world are coming from. Bring around $30 cash for the tasting per person.
3pm
Return to the Rosarito Beach Hotel
5-7pm
Live broadcast of Rod & Reel Radio (AM 540) from the lobby of the Rosarito Beach Hotel.
7pm
Dinner at the Rosarito Beach Hotel
8:00pm
Casino Tour departs the Rosarito Beach Hotel
$35 per person to go to the beautiful Caliente Casino in Tijuana.
12 midnight
Van departs from the Caliente Casino for the Rosarito Beach Hotel
12:45
Arrive at the Rosarito Beach Hotel
Monday, November 11
11am
Farwell brunch at the Rosarito Beach Hotel
1pm
Van departs to Border and then Border Station Parking Structure.
Please e-mail [email protected] to make reservations on the bus, fishing trip or anything else you nay want to do. Feel free to call Phil too at 424 237 0250
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11/01/2013
VIDEO: Sick Boy Gets Fishing Wish Granted
Donavan Johnston has to deal with a myriad of medical problems every single day. But nothing bring the 17 year old from Torrance, California more joy than FISHING.
Thanks to the Sportfishing Conservancy, Bass Pro, the Longfin Tackle Store and Shimano, Donavan realized a dream.
We can only hope that he gets out really soon and puts that reel to good use.
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10/30/2013
Start of the Baja Ha Ha Voyage & Mexican Visa by Sea Info
Phil Friedman Outdoors was in San Diego for the start of the Baja Ha Ha Voyage from San Diego to
Cabo San Lucas. You'll see the shotgun start and meet some of the great people who made
it all come together.
You will also learn more about obtaining an On-Line Visa to enter Mexico by Sea with SAC President
Ken Franke. Also, from the Consulate General of Mexico, Alejandra Cano and Claudia Alicia.
Phil Friedman has been traveling to Mexico for over 4 decades. He live and taught English to the
poor in Mexico City where he met Mother Theresa, in Acapulco, and in Tlacooachistlauaca, Gro.
Phil continues to take goods to the orphanages of Northern Baja and has two Radio Show dedicated to
Baja California and Mexico. Phil's Friday Show, Al Aire Libre y Pescando Con Felipe is all in Spanish.
If you are traveling to Mexico and need any help at all, please feel free to contact Phil at
[email protected].
You can hear Alejandra Cano on on PFO RADIO- http://tinyurl.com/l3kfmd6
You can hear Claudia Alicia on PFO RADIO- http://tinyurl.com/mhbyr5h
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10/27/2013
VIDEO: Camp Pendleton Marines & Kids Go Fishing, 2013
America's finest was out of Helgren's Oceanside Sportfishing on Saturday, October 26, 2013 for a great day on the water. You'll see a myriad of marine life including sheepshead, treefish, calico & sand bass, sea lions, dolphin and lots more.
More important, you'll get to see the great men and women from the United States Marine Corps and their kids having a fun time on the water. We are so lucky to live in the United States of America and to have such wonderful men and women protecting us. It's because of their sacrifice that we have the gift of FREEDOM.
Fun times indeed with Phil Friedman Outdoors, the Oceanside Angler's Club, Helgren's Oceanside Sportfishing, a group of great volunteers, and the brave men and women of the United States Marine Corps. SEMPER FI!
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