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After great anticipation, summer has arrived at Cordova Bay and we are once again enjoying the kind of weather we like to brag about! So keep it comin'!!
July & August have been designated "Championship Months" and the competition is hot! Golfers are scurrying about getting in those last minute practice lessons, in the hopes of seeing their name on the trophy!!
July 20th was the kickoff with our Senior Men's Club Championship where Chuck McCaffree captured the title as Low Gross score, and Bob Martin, with Low Net score. Congratulations to both of them!
And the excitement continues this weekend as we host the Men's Club Championship. Over 150 eager souls will set out to challenge each other during this 2-day event. Then it's on to the grand finale on August 27th and 28th, where the Ladies' Club will crown their new champion! Both events will surely be a test of skill, patience and fair play and we wish all our golfers the very best of luck!
So if you're looking for some action and excitement, stop by the course to cheer on Cordova Bay's 2005 Club Champions!
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Chuck McCaffree |
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Bob Martin
2005 Senior Men's Net Champion |
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Thank you for your response to our two new initiatives this season. Our "Adopt A Green" program has resulted in in a noticeable reduction in the number of ballmarks and the general condition of the greens. For those of you who have not played for awhile, the program is simple.....before you tee off the Starter assigns your group a hole and asks that you spend an extra minute repairing ballmarks on that green. Again...Thank You! It's working!!
Our second successful initiative has been "Fast
Times @ Cordova Bay". We have designated the first 90 minutes
of tee times as "fast times". Players booked for these tee times
agree to play in 4 hours or less. In fact, the average pace of rounds
before 8 am. is 3 hours and 40 minutes. The net result of this program
is a much faster place of play later in the day. Again, thank you to the
entire membership for embracing these new programs.
Jim Goddard,
Head Professional
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Golfers Responsibilities&
Code of Conduct
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Fast Times @ Cordova
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Respect the Golf Course. Repair your ball mark and one more. Replace your divots and any others you can without impeding the pace of play. Carefully rake bunkers. Respect the Game. Play well, play fair, and play without undue delay. Know the rules of the game, and follow them. Adhere to the golf course's dress code while playing the course, using the driving range or dining in the clubhouse. No jeans or athletic shorts or sweatpants. Tops much have collars and/or sleeves. No offensive slogans may be displayed on any clothing or equipment. No metal spikes. Respect Your Fellow Golfers. Don't create noise or commotion when it is another's turn to play. Don't walk on another's line on the green. Assist your player partners in searching for their golf balls. If you have a cellular phone, TURN IT OFF, and make outgoing calls ONLY in an emergency. Respect The Reservation Policies. Show up 20 minutes before your scheduled time. Confirm the members of your group at least 12 hours in advance. Report Breaches Of Conduct To Management. It is your responsibility to inform golf course staff of any misconduct of fellow players.
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FAST TIMES ALL PLAYERS TEEING OFF BEFORE
PLAYERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THIS PACE WILL BE ASKED EITHER TO SKIP HOLES OR LEAVE THE COURSE.
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** NOTICE
TO MEMBERS ** MEMBERS RESERVING TEE TIMES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING THE PROSHOP OF ANY CHANGES IN YOUR GROUP A MINIMUM OF 12 HRS IN ADVANCE. IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO INFORM US OF CANCELLATIONS AT THE TIME YOU ARE CHECKING IN. REPEAT OFFENDERS WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL FOR MISSING PLAYERS AND WILL HAVE THEIR ADVANCED BOOKING PRIVILEGES SUSPENDED. |
Cory Renfrew - What A Ride It's Been!
Most of you know Cory Renfrew from our Range Crew Staff and the wonderful successes Cory has enjoyed as a junior Canadian amateur golfer.....well, Cory won himself the opportunity to join a team of elite junior in an inaugural CJGA Scotland Tour. Here is the press release as posted by the CJGA:
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ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - CJGA Team Canada captured the World Junior Euro Cup today in St. Andrews, Scotland in what was perhaps the most dominating performance in the history of the CJGA's international representation. Canada captured five of seven singles matches on Thursday to close out the American contingent by a final score of 19 ½ to 8 ½ . Thursday's dominating performance by the Canadian team was matched by the two previous rounds of fourball and foursome matches in which Canada opened up a 11 to 3 lead. "It was simply an amazing performance by the entire team," said Earl Fritz, non-playing captain of CJGA Team Canada. "Everyone remained extremely focused." Congratulations to CJGA Team Canada for their unbelievable results!
Cory leaves us this September as he heads off to the University of British Columbia on a golf scholarship. We wish him the very best of luck in the future and look forward to reading about his future golfing achievements......Cheers Cory! |
Dear Golf Travelers, if traveling is on your mind, for this year or next, why not consider one of these two exciting opportunities......
Cordova Bay's World Golf Tour - Scotland/Ireland 2006
Cordova Bay’s World Golf Tour continues in 2006 with a great trip to Scotland and Ireland and an option to extend your stay to attend the Ryder Cup in Dublin. I have had some preliminary quotes from a couple of agents and it looks like the trip will come in at $4,800 plus or minus $200 for the two week Scotland and Ireland portion. I can provide contact information for Ryder Cup extensions. This price would include Airfare, Hotels, Golf Fees, Private Coach transportation, 14 breakfasts, and 4 dinners.
If interested, please drop by the ProShop and pick up a sample itinerary
provided by one the agents (Tartan Tours) quoting the trip for us.
2005 International ProAm Series - Portugal
Golfers, join one of your Cordova Bay Professionals on a golf trip to Portugal. This is 8-day 7 night getaway includes a Pro-Am golf tournament and a stay in 5 star accommodation. Space is limited so be sure to contact us immediately to secure your space. E-mail us at lance.mccullough@cordovabaygolf.com or jim.goddard@cordovabaygolf.com today. Resort information is available at www.vilasol.pt . Below are the tour details......
4 Club 9 & Dine Mixer
(by Jane Oliver-Brown, Vice-Captain, Ladies Club)
A new addition to this year's tournament lineup was the 4 Club Mixed Ladies'/Men's Club 9 & Dine held on July 15th. Rules were only 4 clubs, but any 4. Entrants were as singles, couples or teams of 4. We filled all of the 72 spots available in record time and everyone had a great time. . There was no scoring, but there were separate KPs for the Ladies and the Men - 12 in total. Interesting ones, like closest to the 3 Stooges (in front of the water at 7 - how brave are you?) and KP on 2nd shots on 9. Prize awards were left at the ProShop - participants, please check if there is one with your name on it waiting for pick up!
With such a great turnout, we're doing it again....next 4 Club Only Mixed Event is scheduled for next Wednesday, August 24. It will be a shotgun start at 6pm. Everyone will hopefully stay for a yummy dinner and prize awards to follow!
What's Cooking At Bill Mattick's?
(by Karna Townsend, Restaurant
Manager)
Summer is showing us that it's not over yet! A little late for our liking but she is here all the same.
Just a reminder, there are two weeks left at our Sunday evening BBQ on the garden patio so don't miss out. The final will be August 21st and we should have the popular wine tasters here to cleanse your palate. To our delight and yours, these BBQ evenings have been a very well received. Chef Rick Choy has created tasty feature BBQ items to enjoy on top of the great menu we offer. We have not been bombarded with as many events this year but just the same if you are thinking of coming out for a dinner and are not sure if we will be hosting a special event, please call us or have a look at our events calendar near the front door of Bill Mattick's to see if anything is booked.
Your feed back is important to us so please feel free to fill out our
comment cards in the bill folds and win a chance to dine "on us"!
Thank you for more than half a great year of patronage and we hope to
see you all in the near future.
(by Donna Bell)
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As our beautiful summer draws to
a close, The Men's Club Championship will
kick off the sale, The annual summer-end sale is here, |
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Aaron Grice, Assistant Professional at the Ridge Course, will set
his golf clubs down for a few days while he prepares himself for his
upcoming wedding to his fiancee Melissa. The popular couple will be
married on Saturday Sept. 3 in their hometown of Lumby, BC. We wish
them all the best.
In a slightly related story.....Another couple, with years of marriage experience, are waging a competitive hole-in-one battle at the Ridge Course. Larry and Sybil Hurwitz both have 2 hole in ones at the Ridge. Sybil scored her second ace on August 7th. Sybil had rec'd a little sand shot tip from Aaron Grice so her and Larry decided that the next game they played at the Ridge, they would use a little different strategy. They would both purposely try to direct their tee shots into the sand traps to give themselves some extra bunker practice. For Sybil, the strategy went array fairly early in the round. While attempting to hit it into the the back bunker on the second hole, Sybil's ball wound up in the cup. So much for extra practice.
Don't forget golfers,
Mondays Nights are Kool FM 9 & Dine at the Ridge.
For only $19.95, you
enjoy 9 holes of golf, dinner and a chance at some
"Kool" prizes. Call the Proshop at 658-3996 to book your
teetime.
Pro-Spective
(by Brian Hann, Associate/Teaching CPGA Professional)
Under the Influence
When looking at the golf club as an instrument to propel the ball towards the target, at the correct trajectory, it's worth taking the time to gain a better understanding of the various options in design that will have an influence on the flight of your ball.
When we look at the blueprint of the club, we need to consider the club as a whole. This may seem obvious, but many have heard of a friend who gave someone else's driver a few swats at the range and then related the experience something like this, "I knew there was something to it. I tried Buddy's stiff-shafted titanium driver and it was way better than my regular flex. Everything was much more solid at impact, and the ball flight was straighter and more consistent, too".
In this wee experiment, the scientist would find a few holes in the reported conclusions when presented with the information that every design aspect in the club was changed for the testing. People often jump to conclusions like our friend, but fail to recognize (or acknowledge) that they changed the head design, the loft, the face angle, the amount of offset, the length, the weight, the swing weight, the flex point, and the grip size as well as the shaft flex in the five swing test.
Let's look at some of what your professional clubfitter will consider when watching your swing, your ball flight and the influence of the design changes in the club as you go through your session. All influences are relative to the right-handed player.
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Design
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| Centre of gravity within clubhead | Lower CG = Higher flight (and easier to draw the ball) Higher CG = Lower flight (and tougher to draw the ball) |
| Loft | Lower loft = Lower flight (and tougher to draw the ball) Higher loft = Higher flight (and easier to draw the ball) |
| Face Angle | Closed = Left influence Open = Right influence |
| Offset | Less offset = Right influence More offset = Left influence |
| Shaft Flex | Stiffer = Lower flight (and some right influence) Softer = Higher flight (and some left influence) |
| Shaft Flex Point | Higher = Lower flight (and tougher to draw the ball) Lower = Higher flight (and easier to draw the ball) |
| Grip Size | Larger = Right (and Higher) influence Smaller = Left (and Lower) influence |
The length of the club, the overall weight of the club, and the club's swingweight (term used to describe the relative balance of the club) are three design variables within the blueprint of the club that may well have an influence on ball flight. The catch here is that the relative influence may well vary from one golfer to another.
Your clubfitter's main goal is to reward the player. It's called positive reinforcement. The clubfitter should definitely not be looking to mask flaws within the swing by introducing design into the club that could counter the flaws somewhat. Why? Because this approach perpetuates the flaws, leaving the student in a skewed learning mode. The teaching professional and the student would therefore have nowhere to go, as the design of the club would not reward the player as their swing improves. The ball should go to the target, at the correct trajectory, with power when the player makes a balanced motion. That balanced motion should be laid on a foundation of solid fundamentals, making it all the more repeatable. Herein lies the challenge for your golf professional. He/she must dig to find the right mix in club design to reward the player now, while continuing to support the process as the player strives to improve their motion in the future.
So, who is in the best position to recommend the blueprint of your clubs?
If you answered anyone other than a qualified teaching professional with
a comprehensive knowledge of golf club design, you would have a tough
time convincing me with a logical argument. Book yourself a professional
clubfitting session at Cordova Bay today, and learn more about golf clubs
while potentially opening some doors to facilitate true learning.
Grounds Updates
(by Dean Piller, Grounds Superintendent)
Cal Drouin - A Grounds Crew Profile
I grew up in a small town in northeastern Alberta where I played hockey in the winters and golfed in the summer. Our small municipal golf course in St. Paul quickly became my second home; at least for the three weeks of summer we actually got to golf between snowstorms. The golf course would eventually become the starting point for my career in the golf industry. Then nine months ago a position opened at a golf course that was open twelve months a year, and it wasn't in Hawaii or the Bahamas, it was right here in Canada. This past spring I Graduated from Olds College in Alberta from turf management and was fortunate enough to receive a position as an Irrigation Technician at Cordova Bay Golf Course.
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move to Victoria from St. Paul was an exciting one as well as very intimidating
for someone who has never even seen the ocean. The differences in golf
courses were also a big change. From a small crew to a crew of workers
five times as large has made this a great learning experience from the
management perspective as well as the ability to see what can be accomplished
with proper manpower. The learning curve since I have arrived has been
very steep, and Cordova Bay has definitely lived up to the hype as a golf
course on the leading edge of the industry.
We have the privilege of applying several cultural practices that have proven to be very beneficial to the turf. Such practices as regular topdressings and rollings have helped to keep our greens smooth and consistent. Our regular aerations on greens, tees, and fairways have also contributed largely to the health of the grass. I have also had the privilege of seeing some cultural practices that I had only heard of before coming to Cordova Bay. Things such as hydrojecting, which uses high-pressure water to aerate greens while leaving little disruption for the golfers. The Verti-drain, which is capable of punching fairways to a depth of twelve inches is a great method of increasing oxygen and water penetration into the soil as well as create deep strong healthy roots for the plant.
Along with these extensive cultural practices we also co-ordinate a very complex fertility program that is designed to supply the plants with all their basic nutrient requirements and eliminate wasted fertilizer applications and excessive growth. Some other products such as gypsum and potash applications are also being used to create a better soil chemistry. The use of compost tea is also very exciting as it is extremely new to the industry and has the potential of increasing disease resistance by adding beneficial microorganisms to the soil, which will hopefully eliminate the need for expensive fungicide applications.
The opportunity to see how a golf course reacts in very different climates has also been a great learning experience. Although the four feet of snow cover for 6 months is non-existent in Victoria, the rainy winter months still bring there share of disease pressures, and complications, and learning how to deal with these factors becomes important. In the fall I will be returning to Olds College to complete my degree in Turf Management, and the following spring I hope to return to Cordova Bay to complete the practicum portion of my degree. It has been a very different and exciting move to Victoria, and I have learned lots about my industry and have had the privilege of working with some great people at a great place. I know the Cordova Bay experience will be a huge stepping-stone for wherever I end up in my career. Cal Drouin
Mealy
Cup Sage (Common
Name)
Salvia Farinacea (Latin
Name)
Zones: ALL ZONES
Salvia Farinacea - Victoria
There are several varieties of Salvias in the horticulture world. Salvia Farinacea or Blue Salvia, is one of my favourite annuals. In our zone it doesn't handle the cold wet winters so it is considered an annual.
Blue Salvia grows about 2 1/2 feet tall. It bears long lasting blue spikes of blue-purplish flowers. The flower stacks are above the leaves so they really stand out. The light green leaves are quite a mixture of sizes, some slender and small, some a little longer and wider. Either way, the combination is nice and makes this plant stand out.
The flower stalks may be cut and used in fresh arrangements. They are a long lasting cut flower. They also may be used as a dried flower. They have a similar look of lavender. Salvia doesn't really have a fragrance but their beauty makes up for that. It is one of the annuals of my "have-to-have" list! With average water and light fertalizer they will bloom till frost.
The deer haven't bothered to eat the Salvia at all. We have 2 displays here at the course. The first is at the back of the Clubhouse in the patio bed at the Bay Course, the second is at the Ridge Course Clubhouse by the putting green. Enjoy these displays and Happy Gardening! Nellie
Cooper's
Hawk Accipiter copperli
Length:
16.5 inches
Wing Span: 31 inches
Weight: 1 pound
Cooper's Hawks frequent Cordova Bay Golf Course in search of prey. They are fascinating hawks to watch as they weave their way through trees and even buildings to flush out or catch their prey. Cooper's Hawks are very intense hunters of smaller birds and mammals. They have been seen at Mattick's Farm and in a few areas of the Bay Course mainly around the creek near the 7th green and all around the back nine.
Cooper's Hawks are a crow-sized hawk, their eyes are yellow to deep red and face forward for good depth perception for hunting and catching prey at high speeds. They have a long rounded blue-black tail, crossed by several dark bands and a distinct white band at the tip. The wings are short and rounded. Adults are slate grey above with a dark head and finely rust-barred below. Juveniles are brown above and whitish below with fine streaks (pictured right).
Cooper's Hawks are found in coniferous and deciduous forests often surrounded by meadows and open fields. They have also adapted to city life and have been seen downtown hunting and nesting, however they prefer park-like settings which makes the golf course a great place to live and hunt. Cooper's Hawks mainly feed on birds which they chase so they wound themselves as they fly through branches so fast trying to escape. When they catch their prey, they squeeze it in their talons until it dies. They will also at times carry their prey to water to drown it. Besides birds, the hawk will hunt for small mammals, lizards and even snakes. It has been known to occasionally eat fish as well.
Cooper's Hawks nest in the crotch of conifers and deciduous trees around 20 feet above the ground. The nest is made up of sticks and twigs, and lined with chips, outer bark strips and sometimes conifer needles. The nest is built by box sexes, but the male builds the majority of the nest. 4-5 bluish white eggs, spotted with brown, are laid. Incubation is about 1.5 months, and when the young are hatched, they are fed by both parents and stay in the nest for about 1 month. They only have 1 brood per year.
While playing an early morning game of golf, keep your eyes peeled for these acrobats of the sky and you may witness something amazing. We have even seen some hunting and it is truly spectacular. They have also been seen in the early mornings at the market, so if you are going for a walk, maybe you will be lucky one day and see one of these great birds of prey. Happy Birdwatching! Lana.
Captain's Message
by Ursula Bolger
Well, it's time to think about the Club Championship again ladies and as always, we look forward to seeing our usual big turnout for this event! For more details, be sure to read Cathie's message below.
ZONE 5 updates
Invitations went out to all club captains requesting their participation by attending the opening ceremonies and reception, held at Victoria Golf Club, for the celebration of 100th Anniversary of the BC Women's Amateur Golf Championship. Additional complimentary tickets were made available to the first 16 Cordova Ladies Club members who expressed interest in attending the opening ceremony. Cordova Bay was well represented and it was an honor to be part of this historical celebration for women's golf in BC.
BCGA Zone 5 Ladies Executive and Victoria Golf Club Ladies Executive hosted a first class memorable celebration - bravo to all those responsible!
Upcoming Zone 5 Tournaments
Foursomes Sept 16, 19, 20, 22, 23
Check the locker room for entry forms or downloaded here http://www.bcgazone5women.org/forms/2005_4somes.pdf
Tournaments Results
NET Tournament held in Saltspring on
July 21st:
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Winner: |
Net 65 |
Joanna Barrett, Salt Spring Island |
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2nd: |
Net 66 |
Dora Reynolds, Salt Spring Island |
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3rd: |
Net 68 |
Sue Miller, Metchosin |
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Tied: |
Net 69 |
Bonnie Fung, Olympic View |
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Maxine Whorley, Salt Spring Island |
*Cordova member Sybil Hurwitz was one of 5 winners of the putting contests. Congratulations Sybil.
Canvassing for Committee Members
A notice has been posted in the locker room listing the duties of each chair for the new committee positions coming up for election next year. If interested, contact Kathy Carley (past Captain) at ernieandkathycarley@shaw.ca.
New Tee Time Policy for Afternoon Ladies' Day Play
Effective July 26, Ladies Day Afternoon Tee Times will blocked from 3-4 pm only. The afternoon draw on Tuesdays was originally designed to accommodate those members that found early tee times impractical because of work commitments. Over time, the tee times have slowly crept earlier, often excluding working members from participating in Ladies' Day events. Members wishing to play before 3:00 must reserve times with pro shop, either as a group or individual. The Ladies' Day green fee rate of $40.00 will be extended to all members booking after 2 pm. A notice has been posted above the afternoon sign-up sheets.
(*Note, this is a club management decision - any questions with regards this change are to be directed to the ProShop)
Vice Captain's Message
(by Jane Oliver-Brown)
I hope everyone has been enjoying their golf and is looking forward to the Club Championship.
Interclub
Matches are ongoing, teams are having fun, and we are on the winning side by a hair. There are still several matches to play, so look for all results in the next newsletter. Please note that Interclub matches do qualify toward your 7 games required to be able to play the Club Championship.
4-Club 9 & Dine Mixer
The first of 2 was held July 15 and by all reports, all 76 entrants all had a great time. There was no actual scoring for this fun event, just unique KPs including closest to the 3 Stooges beside the water on 7 and 2nd shot closest to the pin on 9. Prize winners are to be announced in this newsletter and can be collected from the ProShop. Watch for info to be circulated soon on the next one, planned for August 24th.
Event Coordinator's Message
(by Cathie Keener)
Executive's
Choice - Scramble for Charity
On July 1st the Scramble for Charity honoured 'Starter Bob' Foster and raised more than $1000.00 for the Victoria Women's Sexual Assault Center(VWSAC), the charity Bob chose to have the tournament support.
Jan Trainor, representing the VWSAC, was pleased to be on hand to accept the donation.
Many ladies got into the spirit of Canada
Day by donning red and white t-shirts, hats and scarves! 
Riplees Match Play Tournament
The 3-week competition involving 32 ladies wrapped up earlier this month. Winners will be announced at the Club Championships in August.
Club Championship - August 26/27/28
Tournament Details & Kickoff
'Click Here for details of August 26th Kickoff!" If you are entered in the Club Championship, please join us on Friday, August 26th on the patio at The Cordova Bay "RIDGE" for:
- 6:00 p.m. - Club Championship Registration – pick
up your ‘gift’ and tournament information.
(Bring your toonies for the tournament Deuce pot!!)
If you can play a round ($12.00) at ‘The Ridge’ earlier on Friday afternoon, it will REALLY get your short game in shape for the Championship!!!
- 7:00 p.m.
Tournament Rules Clinic – covering some of the ‘most broken rules’!………then stay for a drink (no host bar) to kick off the Championship
weekend!!!
(If you are unable to attend on Friday evening, Registration will also take place on Saturday morning, time dependent on the start of the tournament draw.)
Secretary's
Message
(by Jina McCaffree)
We are looking for volunteers for both the Ladies and Men's Club Championships. We will need at least 20 volunteers each day for: Registration, Scoring, Hole Spotter, etc.
Men's Club Championship - August 20 and 21, 2005
Ladies Club Championship - August 27 and 28, 2005
If you are able to volunteer on any of these days, please contact: Jina McCaffree e-mail: cmccaff@telus.net
Sports
Chair
(by Aggie Walle)
Reminder: Ladies, please remember to pick up your birdie pins and weekly prizes in the box in the Locker Room!
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