Best Lake River Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 444: Derek and family canoe trip in the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park 1:16:09

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Episode 444 ~ August 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Derek packed up his family, jumped into a canoe and headed into the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park for a week of peace, quiet, and getting back to nature.By SR

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Learning to fish ‘for tradition and life’ with Lac du Flambeau youth

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The Lac du Flambeau tribe got its name from French traders who observed tribal members harvesting fish from canoes at night by torchlight. More than 200 years later, the Lake Superior band is trying to keep such traditions alive by holding camps that teach tribal youth how to fish. WPR’s Danielle Kaeding tagged along with dozens of kids taking part…

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Remembering Alice Green, Glens Falls truck salesman, Ogdensburg waterways exhibit 29:50

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(Aug 21, 2024) We remember the life of local civil rights activist Alice Green and learn about her work getting Black Adirondackers involved with the state's reparations commission; a North Country at Work profile of a Glens Falls man who's spent his life selling big trucks; and work by North Country artists that considers the value of our region's…

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Lowville flooding, Paul Smith's president appointed, this month's night sky 34:31

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(Aug 20, 2024) The village of Lowville has suffered severe flooding for the second time in less than two months; Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks has appointed its next president; an astronomer stops by to talk about what we can find in the night sky in the next month.By NCPR News

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Franklin Co. trails, 1000 Islands land conservation, Harriet Tubman book review 27:54

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(Aug 19, 2024)By NCPR News

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The Travel Show - NCL's New Ships to Mexico; Report on the African Safari; Beware of Travel Scams 1:16:49

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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Jack Wawro Tournament Director of the CRMC Championship and John Young- PGA Pro at The Loop in Chaska 53:38

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By Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota

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Driving the culture: Eric Ramos and the lowriders of Milwaukee

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Summer time in Milwaukee is more than beer gardens and beach parties. It’s also cruising season, where people bring out their favorite cars they’ve stored away all winter. Eric Ramos from the southside of Milwaukee has grown up in the culture…specifically, the lowrider culture. As Jimmy Gutierrez tells us, Ramos is helping that scene grow.…

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Blind Bay update, Adirondack mobile mart, Potsdam board controversy, school cell phone bans 29:54

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(Aug 16, 2024) Despite widespread opposition, the CPB is moving forward on a controversial Blind Bay site for its new facility; a nonprofit is using a mobile food pantry to reach remote parts of the Adirondacks; Rep. Elise Stefanik is giving national attention to a Potsdam town board member's disparaging comments against Donald Trump; NY school dis…

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Episode 443: Alan Drummond talks about life, marshmallows, Toronto Harbourfront, paddling with your partner and more 1:20:09

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Episode 443 ~ August 15, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Alan Drummond guest hosts this week and talks on a variety of topics including life, marshmallows, Toronto Harbourfront, what it is like paddling with your partner, and a whole lot more.By SR

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Windsurfer climate diary, Sisters of Mercy in Lake Placid, ADK Book Festival 29:53

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(Aug 15, 2024) A windsurfer shares his observations on Lake Champlain wind and water conditions; a North Country at Work story on a Sister of Mercy who came to the region in the 1960s; and we get a preview of this Saturday's Adirondack Family Book Festival in Lake Placid.By NCPR News

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My promise to August: Reflections on living in the moment

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Wellness books and self-care social media accounts often stress the importance of “living in the moment.” But, what if you’re just not that into the current moment? How do you approach things more positively? Journalist Olivia Herken has been thinking about this a lot lately, specifically when it comes to her least favorite month: August.…

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Hochul in Canton, ADK Timbuctoo Institute, St. Lawrence River fishing tips 29:50

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(Aug 14, 2024) Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Canton's fire department to thank first responders for their repairs and rescue efforts in the aftermath of last Friday's flooding; the Timbuctoo Institute brings about 50 students of color from New York City up to the Adirondacks each summer; and with the major leagues of fishing returning to the St. Lawren…

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Fort Drum death update, fish advisories, cannabis store busts, "Mayor of Macomb" 29:55

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(Aug 13, 2024) A Fort Drum soldier has been charged with the murder of a fellow soldier; Some St. Lawrence County cannabis shops were raided and shut down; fish advisories tell us what local fish to eat; and remembering David Duff, who died last week.By NCPR News

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Storm aftermath, North Country composting, Grasse River players 27:41

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(Aug 12, 2024)By NCPR News

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Travel Show - Larry's in Zurich; Dan Hone Updates Travel Status in Israel; Rhine River Cruise Highlights 1:17:22

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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1981 Open Champion Bill Rogers and Author of 'Links to St. Andrews' Josh Evenson 52:48

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By Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota

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Watertown native Meinhardt Raabe made lasting impression as coroner in ‘The Wizard Of Oz’

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“The Wizard Of Oz” is a beloved, iconic film that has captivated generations of fans. Author Dean Robbins of Madison tells the story of Watertown, Wisconsin native, Meinhardt Raabe, whose thirteen second role as the coroner in the movie was part of a long and fulfilling life.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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Dan Stec's prison comments, Planned Parenthood closures, celebrating the Philippines in Saranac Lake, this weekend's storms 31:17

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(Aug 9, 2024) NYS Senator Stec described inmates as the "animals of New York" at a recent prison rally in Fort Ann; several Planned Parenthood clinics are closing in Upstate NY; Saranac Lake hosted a festival in honor of Philippine president Manuel Quezon, a former resident of the village; State officials are warning North Country residents to be p…

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Episode 442: Kevin Callan talks about the Nova Craft 14′ prospector, Chair Zero high back chair, and Lake Kipawa 1:40:46

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Episode 442 ~ August 8, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about the Nova Craft 14′ prospector, the Chair Zero high back chair, and about his trip to Lake Kipawa and Opemican National ParkBy SR

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Brian Mann in Paris, the proposed constitutional amendment, novelist Roxanne Bocyck 29:30

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(Aug 8, 2024) Longtime NCPR reporter Brian Mann gives us a behind-the-scenes look at covering the Summer Games for NPR; A look at the language in a proposed constitutional amendment that voters will weigh on this fall; the heyday of the tiny St. Lawrence County hamlet of Pyrites comes to life in a new novel.…

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If the suit fits, wear it: Dancing at the Eau Claire Public Library

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The local library is an important place for a community. It’s a collection of knowledge and art. A resource for learning and exploring. And for Eau Claire writer BJ Hollars, it’s even a place to turn up the music and dance.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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Six Nations museum, Harris VP pick, Massena bass pro tour, Chef Curtiss 34:13

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(Aug 7, 2024) The Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center is looking to expand its museum to help build for the future; New York officials react to Kamala Harris' choice for vice president; a professional angler competing in Major League Fishing's bass pro tour in Massena talks about what it's like on the St. Lawrence River; and Chef Curtiss shares a …

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Prison rally, bird bill, Glens Falls Muralthon 31:22

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(Aug 6, 2024) Nearly 1,000 people rallied on Sunday to oppose the state's plan to close a prison in the Adirondacks; The U.S and Canada have lost over a quarter of their bird populations since 1970 due to collisions with windows; and artists are bringing murals to life in Glens Falls.By NCPR News

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St. Regis school teacher exodus, Carthage obituary, Underscore Live 32:00

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(Aug 5, 2024)By NCPR News

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The Travel Show - Larry's in Cologne; Rhine River Highlights; Jim Gee and the Great Migration Safaris in Kenya 1:17:20

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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Shaun Meinke: Head Pro at the Preserve, Matt Magers from the MN Golf Foundation and Joel Comstock of the MGA. 42:09

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By Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota

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Rice Lake sprinter Kenny Bednarek confident going into his second Olympic Games

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Sprinter Kenny Bednarek can outrun the fastest athletes in the world. But before the track and field star won a silver medal in the men’s 200 meter event in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, he was a kid racing his brother in Rice Lake. And now, he’s running in his second Summer Olympic Games. In Paris, he’ll be competing in the men’s track a…

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Northern Light, 8/2/2024 29:52

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(Aug 2, 2024)By NCPR News

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Episode 441: Knowing when to turn back; Latest long difficult races; So you want to be an Adventure Racer 1:04:23

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Episode 441 ~ August 1, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When on a long trip and something happens, do you know when to push on and when to turn back? There have been some pretty long and difficult paddle races lately So you think you want to be an Adventure Racer. Are you prepared?By SR

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Border rules for dogs, Potsdam nursery changing hands, Lake Champlain canal boat exhibit 33:50

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(Aug 1, 2024) The rules for taking dogs across the U.S.-Canada border change today; St. Lawrence Nurseries in Potsdam is changing hands; and a new exhibit at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vermont spotlights life and work on canal boats during America's early industrial boom.By NCPR News

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Wisconsin Badger, 2-time Olympian Phoebe Bacon says happy swimmers are fast swimmers

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Phoebe Bacon has been swimming since she was 2 years old, spending summer days at the pool with her family. Now, the 21-year-old Wisconsin Badger is heading to her second Olympics to compete in the women’s 200m backstroke.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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North Country political trends, Ogdensburg storm assistance, Relayball 29:56

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(Jul 31, 2024) A dive into the North Country's political trends and how they've changed over the last decade; the City of Ogdensburg is offering help to residents who have had sewage in their basements after storms; and we listen back to a story on relayball, a sport invented in St. Lawrence County.By NCPR News

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Caregiver support group, Brasher odor complaints, Saratoga County Fair 29:53

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(Jul 30, 2024) In St. Lawrence County, a caregiver support group meets monthly to share their experiences; Brasher residents are complaining about odors and water pollution from a local dairy; and a postcard from the Saratoga County FairBy NCPR News

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Terry Thompson of Cuyuna Rolling Hills and Jared Doerfler with "Perfect Putt" 41:39

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By Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota

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Adirondack helicopter pilot, Jimmer Fredette, Glens Falls pastels 31:20

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(Jul 29, 2024) Scott Kotronis, a helicopter pilot in the Adirondacks, has flown thousands of lifesaving missions over his 30-year career; Glens Falls native Jimmer Fredette is hooping in 3-on-3 basketball in the Paris 2024 Olympics; and, a conversation with David Francis, pastel artist and organizer of the Adirondack Pastel Society's 10th Annual Ad…

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The Travel Show - Changes at SWA; Candy Krajangsri, Tourism Authority of Thailand Calls in 1:17:05

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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‘Feeling of freedom’: Wisconsin sailor Stephanie Roble to make second Olympic appearance

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Two-time Olympian Stephanie Roble talks about the joys of sailing as well as her roots on Wisconsin’s Lake Beulah. The East Troy native is competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics Games in Paris in sailing on a 49erFX boat with teammate Maggie Shea of Illinois.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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Stefanik condemns Harris, Haudenosaunee lacrosse, Copperas Pond postcard 29:54

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(Jul 26, 2024) North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for a lack of oversight along the southern border; members of the Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse team want to compete at the 2028 Olympics under their own flag; and we listen back to an audio postcard from Copperas Pond.…

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Episode 440: Duluth River Train; Canoe polo ~ Paddle UK; Kayak concerts 1:07:39

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Episode 440 ~ July 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Hop on the train shuttle, jump in your kayak and paddle the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Paddle UK is helping increase the popularity of canoe polo and all its benefits If you could sit in your kayak or canoe and listen to live music, would you?…

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Non-partisanship in Watertown, ADK hockey salesman, Monarch butterflies 29:58

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(Jul 25, 2024)By NCPR News

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Sobriety as a gift: A conversation with The Plagemans

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Wisconsinites are proud of many element’s of the state’s culture. But one that it’s notorious for is so connected to everyday life that it can be difficult to realize when it has a hold on someone. John Plageman talked with his mother, Kathleen Plageman, about alcohol addiction and life after sobriety during a StoryCorps Mobile Tour stop in Green B…

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NY's new child care portal, ADK ranger rescue roundup, Meet David Escobar 33:52

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(Jul 24, 2024) New York state has launched a new online portal to help people apply for child care assistance; Forest Rangers managed multiple rescues in the Adirondacks last week; and we meet NCPR's newest reporter, David Escobar, who'll cover diversity issues in the Adirondacks as part of a collaboration with the Adirondack Explorer through Repor…

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Voter reactions, NYS climate goals, St. Lawrence bass fishing 31:20

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(Jul 23, 2024)By NCPR News

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Solar industry work conditions, Great Meadow prison closure, Darren Woods 29:37

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(Jul 22, 2024) A new report looks at working conditions for workers in New York’s solar industry. Many are not unionized, lack healthcare and take stimulants to work longer; the closure of Great Meadow Correctional near Glens Falls could have a big impact on families of staff and the local economy; and, the current opera of the Seagle Festival in S…

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The Travel Show: Microsoft Outage Update; Hawaii or Mexico? 1:17:02

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By Talk Radio 105.9 - KNRS (KNRS-FM)

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Tanner Schoenfelter of Maddens and Bill Sinclair of Torrey Pines 44:56

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Lakes Woods and Irons is joined by Tanner Schoenfelter, Superintendent of Madden's resort courses, plus Bill Sinclair of Torrey Pines.By Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota

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Raising a gold medalist: A parent’s playbook for the unplanned Olympian

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The world’s best athletes will soon be descending upon the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Watching thousands of runners, swimmers and gymnasts enter the stadium for the Opening Ceremony is electric. But then, when you think about all the people who helped those athletes succeed and get them to where they are now, that’s inspiring.Nancy Jorgens…

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Tornado aftermath, Greyhound bus stop, John Warren 29:55

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(Jul 19, 2024) Three tornados ripped through the southern Adirondacks on Tuesday, tearing down huge swaths of trees and leaving tens of thousands of people without power; Clinton County is at odds with Greyhound after the bus company's abrupt change in stops over the last week; and, John Warren checks the trail conditions for us in the Adirondacks …

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Episode 439: Lock & Paddle 2024; Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate; Homeless in a canoe 1:06:42

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Episode 439 ~ July 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Lock & Paddle 2024 is here. Take a paddle into the Peterborough Lift Lock with a couple hundred close friends Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate is aimed at the avid kayak angler, but it could be used in other boats as well When a homeless person takes to the water when they feel they have no other opti…

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