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• Class: Ropes, Knots & Tarpology

  • When
    June 23, 2019
  • Location
    NE Portland

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   A day-long, off-water class teaching basic rope and line knowledge and care, hands-on tying knots useful in kayaking and camping situations, and setting up tarps at least two different ways. At the end of the class, you should feel confident to shelter your camp for winds up to at least 25 mph.
  
  The AM session is a slightly different version of my usual ropes and knots class, offered to OOPSters at intervals since 2007. I have jigs to help you learn your knots. This section takes place in my living room.(location will be sent to registrants).
  
  After the Ropes and Knots section, we break for lunch. Resuming, we'll spend a few minutes with the book, then adjourn to nearby Mt. Tabor or Laurelhurst Park. In teams of 2 or 3 people, we'll set up tarps to meet various scenarios. We'll have a group critique of each set-up, make improvements, then create another tarp rig for a different situation and critique again. If we like, we can do a third scenario.
  
  Time:
  Meet at my home at 8:45 for a 9:00 start. The AM session lasts 2:30 - 2:45 hours, so we'll break for an hour lunch. Pizzicato and Rip City Grill are nearby or bring your own lunch.
  The afternoon indoor class session usually lasts about half an hour.
  Outdoor tarp setup usually takes two hours, getting us done sometime around 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
  
  Bring:
  Your tent, whether for car or kayak camping or two different tents.
  Any tarps, poles and stakes you may already have. Best to learn with your own gear.
  Rope and line you intend to use.
  
  You receive, in addition to instruction:
  * Two 6 foot practice lines
  * The Ropes, Knots and Tarpology book, 75 pages of text and graphics.
  
  Cost:
  Class, lines and book: $15 stapled, $20 for spiral binding (Recommended to lay the book flat.)
  Couples buying one book can attend for $20 and receive 1 stapled book or $25 for the spiral binding.

  You will pay Mike at the class.  You will not use the OOPS website for payment.

  Meeting Time: 8:45:00 AM
  Start Time: 9:00:00 AM
  Type of activity: Classroom
  Put in: My house
  Take out: Mt. Tabor Park or equivalent
  Route Alternative for bad weather: Bring it on! Make it real!
  Primary Organizer: Mike Cenedella
  Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
  Maximum number of participants: 12

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• Level 1 Class - Stroked and Maneuvers at Cedaroak

  • When
    June 23, 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Cedar Oak Boat Ramp
  • Spaces left
    3

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  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group, if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the class.Narrative: Strokes and Maneuvers: We'll further explore the nuances of the forward stroke, sweeps, reverse stroke, bow rudder, sculling draw, etc., allowing the participant to self-evaluate potentials for improvements in style and paddling efficiency. 
  Meeting Time: 9:30:00 AM
  Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
  Type of activity: Class
  Put in: Cedar Oaks Park Boat Ramp https://www.google.com/maps/search/cedar+oak+park+west+linn/@45.3912479,-122.6340683,17z
  Take out: Same
  Route Alternative for bad weather: NA
  Required equipment: 
  Minimum Immersion protection: PolyFleece/Shell
  Primary Organizer: Alan and Marlene Fisher
  Assistant Organizer(s): 
  Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
  Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
  Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
  First Aid /CPR Person: Alan & Marlene Fisher
  Maximum number of paddlers: 10
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: 74*
  Estimated Water Temperature: 68*
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5 Hrs
  Tide times & heights: NA
  Current information: Will conduct class in small bay adjacent to the main river channel. 
  Hazards: 
  Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
  Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
  Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
  Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
  Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
  Total distance: Level 1: Up to 6 miles
  Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
  Paddling Environment: 
  Overall rating: Level 1
  Rating Comments: NA 
  Location (Optional): https://www.google.com/maps/search/cedar+oak+park+west+linn/@45.3912479,-122.6340683,17z

  
  

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• Level 1 Paddle - Wednesday on the Willamette

  • When
    June 26, 2019
  •  
    12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cedaroak Boat Ramp 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt).  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip.Narrative: Join me for an afternoon paddle up the Willamette River. We'll launch form Cedar Oak Boat Ramp in West Linn and paddle upstream toward the falls. Along the way, we'll pass Goat Island, paddle under the Abernethy Bridge and past the Willamette Falls Locks before getting to the falls where PGE still operates. On our way back, we can paddle up the Clackamas River a short distance before heading back to our launch site. Total distance will be 7-8 miles. Upriver currents will be mild and there are plenty of take-outs available along the way. Parking at the boat ramp is free and restrooms are available. With a launch time of 1 pm, we should be off the water by 5 pm which gives us plenty of time to attend our monthly meeting in Multnomah Village featuring Paul Kuthe. 
  
  Meeting Time: 12:30:00 PM
  Launch Time: 1:00:00 PM
  Type of activity: Paddle Trip
  Put in: Cedar Oak Boat Ramp, West Linn
  Take out: Same
  Route Alternative for bad weather: TBD
  Required equipment: 
  Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
  Primary Organizer: David Smith
  Assistant Organizer(s): Bob Freshman
  Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
  Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
  Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
  First Aid /CPR Person: 
  Maximum number of paddlers: 6 (can do more with add'l TOs)
  I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
  Estimated Air Temperature: 80°
  Estimated Water Temperature: 65°
  Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
  Tide times & heights: NOAA at Morrison St, Portland: low (.90) at 7:47 am and high (1.91) at 12:46 pm (estimated times for West Linn about 1 hour later)
  Current information: less than 1 knot
  Hazards: Currents near the falls
  Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
  Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
  Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
  Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
  Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
  Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
  Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
  Paddling Environment: 
  Overall rating: Level 1
  Rating Comments: 
  Location (Optional): 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068

   

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• OOPS General Meeting featuring Paul Kuthe

  • When
    June 26, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Lucky Labrador Public House 7675 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

   Many of you know Paul from his time coaching at Alder Creek Kayak and Lumpy Waters. Paul launched his career as a professional ‘action sports’ coach and athlete developing and managing programs for Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe.  His leadership, visibility in the industry and innovative events helped grow that business year after year.  It was during those adventures that he learned the importance of coaching, commitment, and operating in the moment with intense focus and determination while simultaneously managing fear and self-doubt. The natural world, like the business world, can be one of life’s greatest teachers if you ‘attend class’ on a regular basis.

  He’s started kayaking some of the most demanding rivers anywhere at a young age.  Soon after moving to Oregon he was making appearances in numerous film projects taking him to the very brink of what can be done in a sea kayak for National Geographic. He was asked back time after time as a guest coach at the top international symposiums in the years to follow.  Paul served as a Marine Technical Advisor to Paramount Pictures and made appearances in national television ad campaigns for companies like Keen Footwear and Tampax.  He even worked a day on the set of the popular TV show ‘Portlandia’ personally coaching actor Fred Armisen and serving as an expert consultant.  Despite the long list of accomplishments, Paul’s most proud of his volunteer efforts spent cleaning his local rivers and fighting for access to clean water even gracing the pages of the NY Times in defense of free flowing rivers.

  Paul launched Tributary Coaching LLC to bring his knowledge and coaching skills to the corporate world creating positive change in the lives of business professionals striving for the same sort of success and happiness.  He and everyone here at Tributary Coaching LLC are driven to help people thrive while finding happiness and renewed purpose in their lives.

  Paul is a TetraKey qualified Lead Trainer and Performance Coach with over two decades of coaching and training experience.  For more information email Paul@tributarycoaching.com

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• Sunshine Coast B.C. 2019 Annual Event- reg. opens 04/13/19

  • Start
    July 17, 2019
  • End
    July 21, 2019
  • Location
    Bayside Campground, Sechelt B.C.

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  Paddle this beautiful area on the mainland of B.C. just of north of Vancouver.

  Paddling days will likely be July 18-21 (Thursday-Sunday).

  Event Staff

  Event Manager:  Kate Drescher

  Trip Czar:  Mike Cenedella

  Concierge:  Stacy Ozer

  
  

  Maps or charts:

  Bayside Campground: https://www.baysidecampground.ca/

  
  

  Additional information:  You will find event information on the OOPS website in the Activities Section:  Annual Events.  Find the event, click on the link, then scroll until you find the current year information.  https://oregonoceanpaddlingsociety.wildapricot.org/Annual-Events
  

  
  

  The Fine Print:

  
  

  1) EVERY PERSON, including Trip Organizers and On-site staff, must complete this electronic registration. If you are attending with a non-paddling partner or family member(s), and staying at an OOPS site, please use the "plus guest" registration.

  
  

  2) Registration fees for this Event are inclusive and cover all days of camping, any additional extra vehicle fee, and other Event expenses, including firewood for group gatherings when fires are allowed and staff and trip supplies.

  
  

  3) Registration Categories. You will only choose ONE.

  1. OOPS Camp Site (inclusive of all camping expenses)

  2. OOPS Camp Site + Guest (includes all OOPS event and camping expenses for one member and one non-paddling guest)

  3. Off-site accommodation (fee to cover non-camping Event costs)

  4. Trip Organizer (confirmed by Trip Czar, either on-site or off-site)

  5. Staff (Event Manager, Trip Czar, and one Concierge)

  4) You must be a paid-up member of OOPS to paddle at this event, AND you must be wet-exit certified prior to attending the event unless you participate in only Level 1 trips (when available) AND you are NOT wearing a sprayskirt.  Non-members are welcome but will not be allowed to participate in OOPS paddling trips. Please be certain to review the Trip Level criteria on the OOPS website if you have any questions: OOPS Rating system: http://www.oopskayak.org/documents/

  
  

  5) Watch for future emails about potlucks and other social events!

  
  

  6) Immersion protection may be required, pending water temperature/conditions. See the club website under Resources/OOPS Documents/Activity Policies and scroll down to Cold Water Protective Clothing. Please be prepared.

  
  

  7) OOPS Cancellation Policy: For all pre-paid events (except pool sessions) cancellations will be allowed a full refund up to within 4 weeks before the beginning of the event. After that, refunds will be provided if, and only if, we are able to find a replacement. Cancellations are done through the Event Manager only.  Thank you.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Willamette Kayak Camping 2019 Annual Event- reg. opens 04/27/19

  • Start
    August 02, 2019
  • End
    August 04, 2019
  • Location
    Start shuttle at Arcane Cellars

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  Paddle the Willamette River from Peoria to Arcane Cellars near Wheatland Ferry.  A shuttle will be provided for boats and paddlers from Arcane Cellars Friday morning.  We will camp at Bryant Park (Albany) and at Independence's Kayak/Biker camp. Bathrooms and fresh water available at both campsites.  

  Paddling days will be August 2-4 (Friday-Sunday).

  Event Staff

  Event Manager: Mark Niemann-Ross

  Trip Czar:  Peter Carew

  
  

  Maps or charts:

  Check back later for possible maps or charts.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The Fine Print:

  
  

  1) EVERY PERSON, including Trip Organizers and On-site staff, must complete this electronic registration. If you are attending with a non-paddling partner or family member(s), and staying at an OOPS site, please use the "plus guest" registration.

  
  

  2) Registration fees for this Event are inclusive and cover all days of camping, any additional extra vehicle fee, and other Event expenses, including firewood for group gatherings when fires are allowed and staff and trip supplies.

  
  

  3) Registration Categories. You will only choose ONE.

  1. OOPS Camp Site (inclusive of all camping expenses)

  2. OOPS Camp Site + Guest (includes all OOPS event and camping expenses for one member and one non-paddling guest)

  3. Off-site accommodation (fee to cover non-camping Event costs)

  4. Trip Organizer (confirmed by Trip Czar, either on-site or off-site)

  5. Staff (Event Manager, Trip Czar, and one Concierge)

  4) You must be a paid-up member of OOPS to paddle at this event, AND you must be wet-exit certified prior to attending the event unless you participate in only Level 1 trips (when available) AND you are NOT wearing a sprayskirt.  Non-members are welcome but will not be allowed to participate in OOPS paddling trips. Please be certain to review the Trip Level criteria on the OOPS website if you have any questions: OOPS Rating system: http://www.oopskayak.org/documents/

  
  

  5) Watch for future emails about potlucks and other social events!

  
  

  6) Immersion protection may be required, pending water temperature/conditions. See the club website under Resources/OOPS Documents/Activity Policies and scroll down to Cold Water Protective Clothing. Please be prepared.

  
  

  7) OOPS Cancellation Policy: For all pre-paid events (except pool sessions) cancellations will be allowed a full refund up to within 4 weeks before the beginning of the event. After that, refunds will be provided if, and only if, we are able to find a replacement. Cancellations are done through the Event Manager only.  Thank you.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Oregon South Coast 2019 Annual Event- reg. opens 05/11/19

  • Start
    August 21, 2019
  • End
    August 25, 2019
  • Location
    Sunset Bay State Park

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  Paddle coastal and inland waters south of Coos Bay.  This event will offer a variety of paddling opportunities.

  Paddling days will likely be August 22-24 (Thursday-Saturday).

  Event Staff

  Event Manager:  Connie Lively

  Trip Czar:  Jillian Rivas-Davila

  Concierge:  Chris Mayou

  
  

  Maps or charts:

  Sunset Bay State Park Campground: https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=_siteFiles%2Fpublications%2Fsunset_bay_LOW_RES011615.pdf2019 

  
  

  Additional information:  You will find event information on the OOPS website in the Activities Section:  Annual Events.  Find the event, click on the link, then scroll until you find the current year information.  https://oregonoceanpaddlingsociety.wildapricot.org/Annual-Events
  

  
  

  The Fine Print:

  
  

  1) EVERY PERSON, including Trip Organizers and On-site staff, must complete this electronic registration. If you are attending with a non-paddling partner or family member(s), and staying at an OOPS site, please use the "plus guest" registration.

  
  

  2) Registration fees for this Event are inclusive and cover all days of camping, any additional extra vehicle fee, and other Event expenses, including firewood for group gatherings when fires are allowed and staff and trip supplies.

  
  

  3) Registration Categories. You will only choose ONE.

  1. OOPS Camp Site (inclusive of all camping expenses)

  2. OOPS Camp Site + Guest (includes all OOPS event and camping expenses for one member and one non-paddling guest)

  3. Off-site accommodation (fee to cover non-camping Event costs)

  4. Trip Organizer (confirmed by Trip Czar, either on-site or off-site)

  5. Staff (Event Manager, Trip Czar, and one Concierge)

  4) You must be a paid-up member of OOPS to paddle at this event, AND you must be wet-exit certified prior to attending the event unless you participate in only Level 1 trips (when available) AND you are NOT wearing a sprayskirt.  Non-members are welcome but will not be allowed to participate in OOPS paddling trips. Please be certain to review the Trip Level criteria on the OOPS website if you have any questions: OOPS Rating system: http://www.oopskayak.org/documents/

  
  

  5) Watch for future emails about potlucks and other social events!

  
  

  6) Immersion protection may be required, pending water temperature/conditions. See the club website under Resources/OOPS Documents/Activity Policies and scroll down to Cold Water Protective Clothing. Please be prepared.

  
  

  7) OOPS Cancellation Policy: For all pre-paid events (except pool sessions) cancellations will be allowed a full refund up to within 4 weeks before the beginning of the event. After that, refunds will be provided if, and only if, we are able to find a replacement. Cancellations are done through the Event Manager only.  Thank you.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• OOPS General Meeting-Kayaker Short Courses

  • When
    August 28, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Lucky Labrador Public House 7675 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

   

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• Orcas Island 2019 Annual Event- reg. opens 06/01/19

  • Start
    September 04, 2019
  • End
    September 08, 2019
  • Location
    West Beach Resort Campground

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  Orcas Island is one of the San Juan Islands which are nestled between Bellingham, Washington and Vancouver Island, British Columbia.  While Washington State land use laws provide for few legal kayak landings (most of the shoreline is privately owned), you will find this a paddler's paradise.  Lots of little islands await exploration, there are current, wind, and navigation challenges to satisfy paddlers of any level, and the chance to see some of the local orca pods (along with numerous sea lions).
  

  Paddling days will likely be Sept 5-7 (Thursday-Sunday).

  Event Staff

  Event Manager:  Robin Smith

  Trip Czar:  Rich Becker

  Concierge:  Kristen Price

   

  Maps or charts:

  West Beach Resort : https://www.westbeachresort.com 

  
  

  Additional information:  You will find event information on the OOPS website in the Activities Section:  Annual Events.  Find the event, click on the link, then scroll until you find the current year information.  https://oregonoceanpaddlingsociety.wildapricot.org/Annual-Events
  

  
  

  The Fine Print:

  
  

  1) EVERY PERSON, including Trip Organizers and On-site staff, must complete this electronic registration. If you are attending with a non-paddling partner or family member(s), and staying at an OOPS site, please use the "plus guest" registration.

  
  

  2) Registration fees for this Event are inclusive and cover all days of camping, any additional extra vehicle fee, and other Event expenses, including firewood for group gatherings when fires are allowed and staff and trip supplies.

  
  

  3) Registration Categories. You will only choose ONE.

  1. OOPS Camp Site (inclusive of all camping expenses)

  2. OOPS Camp Site + Guest (includes all OOPS event and camping expenses for one member and one non-paddling guest)

  3. Off-site accommodation (fee to cover non-camping Event costs)

  4. Trip Organizer (confirmed by Trip Czar, either on-site or off-site)

  5. Staff (Event Manager, Trip Czar, and one Concierge)

  4) You must be a paid-up member of OOPS to paddle at this event, AND you must be wet-exit certified prior to attending the event unless you participate in only Level 1 trips (when available) AND you are NOT wearing a sprayskirt.  Non-members are welcome but will not be allowed to participate in OOPS paddling trips. Please be certain to review the Trip Level criteria on the OOPS website if you have any questions: OOPS Rating system: http://www.oopskayak.org/documents/

  
  

  5) Watch for future emails about potlucks and other social events!

  
  

  6) Immersion protection may be required, pending water temperature/conditions. See the club website under Resources/OOPS Documents/Activity Policies and scroll down to Cold Water Protective Clothing. Please be prepared.

  
  

  7) OOPS Cancellation Policy: For all pre-paid events (except pool sessions) cancellations will be allowed a full refund up to within 4 weeks before the beginning of the event. After that, refunds will be provided if, and only if, we are able to find a replacement. Cancellations are done through the Event Manager only.  Thank you.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• OOPS General Meeting with Ken Campbell-Plastics in the Ocean

  • When
    September 25, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

   

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• OOPS General Meeting featuring Columbia River Bar Pilot Dan Jordan

  • When
    October 30, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Lucky Labrador Public House-7675 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

  

  OOPS General Meetings are free and open to all.

  The Columbia River Bar Pilots were established in 1846 to ensure the safety of ships, crews and cargoes crossing the treacherous Columbia River Bar, which is recognized as one of the most dangerous and challenging navigated stretches of water in the world. Bar Pilot Captain Dan Jordan will be presenting at our February meeting, we think you will find this a most fascinating experience. Many OOPS members have paddled various stretches of the Columbia River in a variety of conditions but safely guiding an 800 foot long ship over the bar is something very few people have ever done.

  Captain Jordan spent twenty-four years at sea in the Merchant Marine with twelve of these years as captain of freighters trading all over the world. During this time, he concurrently served as an officer in the Navy Reserve where some of his assignments were as an instructor at the Navy’s Shiphandling School. Captain Jordan has been a Columbia River Bar Pilot for the past fourteen years and is involved in many maritime related issues. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Columbia River Maritime Museum and has served as Chair of the Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee and as the Vice President of the Council of American Master Mariners.

   

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• OOPS General Meeting featuring Joe Liebezeit of the Audubon Society of Portland

  • When
    November 20, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Lucky Labrador Public House, 7675 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

  Joe Liebezeit

  Staff Scientist & Avian Conservation Manager

  Audubon Society of Portland

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