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Last updated 10 July 2016. Created on 22 October 2014.
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The Drupal Console is a suite of tools that you run on a command line interface (CLI) to generate boilerplate code and interact with a Drupal 8 installation. For earlier versions of Drupal, see drush-related coder module tools.
Installation and use
# Run this in your terminal to get the latest Console version:
curl https://drupalconsole.com/installer -L -o drupal.phar
# Or if you don't have curl:
php -r "readfile('https://drupalconsole.com/installer');" > drupal.phar
# Accessing from anywhere on your system:
mv drupal.phar /usr/local/bin/drupal
# Apply executable permissions on the downloaded file:
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/drupal
# Copy configuration files to user home directory.
drupal init [--override]
# Create a new Drupal project
drupal site:new drupal8.dev 8.0.0
# Lists all available commands
drupal list
# Update to latest version.
drupal self-update
Available commands:
_completion BASH completion hook.
about Display basic information about Drupal Console project
chain Chain command execution
complete Shell completion command list
cr Rebuild and clear all site caches.
drush Run drush from console.
help Displays help for a command
init Copy configuration files to user home directory.
list Lists commands22
self-update Update the console to latest version.
server Runs PHP built-in web server
cache:rebuild Rebuild and clear all site caches.
config:debug Show the current configuration.
config:edit Edit the selected configuration.
config:export Export current application configuration.
config:export:content:type Export a specific content type and their fields.
config:export:single Export single configuration as yml file.
config:export:view commands.config.export.view.description
config:import Import configuration to current application.
config:import:single Import the selected configuration.
config:override Override config value in active configuration.
container:debug Displays current services for an application.
cron:debug List of modules implementing a cron
cron:execute Execute cron implementations by module or execute all crons
cron:release Release cron system lock to run cron again
database:client Launch a DB client if it's available
database:connect Launch a DB client if it's available
database:dump Dump structure and contents of MySQL databases and tables
database:log:clear Remove events from DBLog table, filters are available
database:log:debug Display current log events for the application
database:restore Restore structure and contents of MySQL databases and tables
generate:authentication:provider Generate an Authentication Provider
generate:command Generate commands for the console.
generate:controller Generate & Register a controller
generate:doc:dash Generate the DrupalConsole.docset package for Dash
generate:doc:gitbook Generate documentations for Commands
generate:entity:bundle Generate a new content type (node / entity bundle)
generate:entity:config Generate a new config entity
generate:entity:content Generate a new content entity
generate:event:subscriber Generate an event subscriber
generate:form Generate a new "FormBase"
generate:form:alter Generate an implementation of hook_form_alter() or hook_form_FORM_ID_alter
generate:form:config Generate a new "ConfigFormBase"
generate:module Generate a module.
generate:permissions Generate module permissions
generate:plugin:block Generate a plugin block
generate:plugin:condition Generate a plugin condition.
generate:plugin:field Generate field type, widget and formatter plugins.
generate:plugin:fieldformatter Generate field formatter plugin.
generate:plugin:fieldtype Generate field type plugin.
generate:plugin:fieldwidget Generate field widget plugin.
generate:plugin:imageeffect Generate image effect plugin.
generate:plugin:imageformatter Generate image formatter plugin.
generate:plugin:rest:resource Generate plugin rest resource
generate:plugin:rulesaction Generate a plugin rule action
generate:plugin:type:annotation Generate a plugin type with annotation discovery
generate:plugin:type:yaml Generate a plugin type with Yaml discovery
generate:plugin:views:field Generate a custom plugin view field.
generate:routesubscriber Generate a RouteSubscriber
generate:service Generate service
generate:theme Generate a theme.
locale:language:add Add a language to be supported by your site
locale:language:delete Delete a language to be supported by your site
locale:translation:status List available translation updates
migrate:debug Display current migration available for the application
migrate:execute Execute a migration available for application
migrate:setup Load and create the relevant migrations for a provided legacy database
module:debug Display current modules available for application
module:download Download module or modules in application
module:install Install module or modules in the application
module:uninstall Uninstall module or modules in the application
multisite:debug List all multisites available in system
rest:debug Display current rest resource for the application
rest:disable Disable a rest resource for the application
rest:enable Enable a rest resource for the application
router:debug Displays current routes for the application
router:rebuild Rebuild routes for the application
site:debug List all known local and remote sites.
site:install Install a Drupal project
site:maintenance Switch site into maintenance mode
site:mode Switch system performance configuration
site:new Create a new Drupal project
site:status View current Drupal Installation status
test:debug List Test Units available for the application.
test:run Run Test unit from tests available for application
theme:debug Displays current themes for the application
theme:download Install theme or themes in the application
theme:install Install theme or themes in the application
theme:uninstall Uninstall theme or themes in the application
update:debug Display current updates available for the application
update:execute Execute a specific Update N function in a module, or execute all
user:login:clear:attempts Clear login failed attempts for an account.
user:login:url Returns a one-time user login url.
user:password:hash Generate a hash from a plaintext password.
user:password:reset Reset password for a specific user.
views:debug Display current views resources for the application
views:disable Disable a View
views:enable Enable a View
yaml:diff Compare two YAML files in order to find differences between them.
yaml:merge Merge one or more YAML files in a new YAML file. Latest values are preserved.
yaml:split Split a YAML file using indent as separator criteria
yaml:update:key Replace a YAML key in a YAML file.
yaml:update:value Update a value for a specific key in a YAML file.
Drupal Console is on a very active development, meaning that this page might be outdate by the time you are reading it. For this reason we encourage you to look at these links where it will have more update information:
Find more information about this project at:
- http://drupalconsole.com/
- https://github.com/hechoendrupal/DrupalConsole
- https://www.drupal.org/project/console
Join the conversation:
Looking for support? Visit the Drupal.org forums, or join #drupal-support in IRC.
Import configuration config name
Hi, can someone help me? What is the correct config name (first parameter) for "drupal config:import:single" command? I want to import single confoguration via console. Thanks!
windows install
Could anyone tell me the windows install procedure?
move inside drush 8
What about moving those features inside drush or even being installed and run the commands as a drush command As many users used to drush
Drush uninstall not working
I've a drupal module in 8, in which I've 5 modules and 2 taxonomies, which I've exported as configurations using drupal console. I'm creating these content types and taxonomies on installing the module, It is working fyn when I'm installing it through the UI. When I try drush it is not working. One of the content types is related to the taxonomy field. So it is showing some error like this. The Environment bundle (entity type: taxonomy_term) was deleted. As a result, the field_environment_db entity reference field [error] (entity_type: node, bundle: database_config) no longer has any valid bundle it can reference. The field is not working correctly anymore and has to be adjusted. So I would like to know whether we can tell the order in which the content types and taxonomies to be created
Doesn't have generate:form command on version 0.9.8
I have version 0.9.8 installed. I got an exception of 'generate:form' command is not defined. I try to upgrade my installation with 'self-update' but the info i got is 'The latest version 0.9.8, was already installed on your system'. Anyone please help?
It worked!
@jmolivas, Thanks, it worked.
Just leave a note for anyone might encounter the same issue i do:
I download the newest version as the mannual. Run 'drupal list' command. The note saying 'try to run this under drupal project'. Then i switch to my 'www' folder to run it again.(I'm using windows7, and env path setup) Then i got some SQL error note.(It's quite strange i didn't aware what's going on.) After i checked everything, It turns out my WAMP is not start up yet... Start WAMP, It works as normal.
I'm trying to install
I'm trying to install DrupalConsole. Everything seems to have went ok. But running:
drupal check
nothing happens?
I used this method:
# Run this in your terminal to get the latest project version:
curl https://drupalconsole.com/installer -L -o drupal.phar
# Accessing from anywhere on your system:
mv drupal.phar /usr/local/bin/drupal
# Apply executable permissions on the downloaded file:
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/drupal
# Copy configuration files to user home directory:
drupal init --override
# Check and validate system requirements
drupal check
When i check error_log i see this:
[27-Jun-2016 18:25:30 UTC] PHP Fatal error: require(): Failed opening required 'drupal.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in phar:///usr/local/bin/drupal/bin/drupal on line 3
I'm installing on CentOS 7.2
Does anyone know what i'm missing or what i have done wrong? https://drupalconsole.com/ does not mention anything about drupal.php file?
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We found a solution at: https
We found a solution at: https://github.com/hechoendrupal/DrupalConsole/issues/1842
Someone mentioned disabling Ioncube Loader and that fixed this issue as well.
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Site:mode Dev
Thanks for the install instructions. I've got console running and most commands work perfectly.
drupal site:mode dev, however, always returns [ERROR] Command "site:mode", is not a valid command name.
Any thoughts/help?
For Drupal Console support
For Drupal Console support you should ask in their Gitter channel - https://gitter.im/hechoendrupal/DrupalConsole


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Minnesota Future Doctors
Minnesota Future Doctors (MFD) prepares premedical students from Minnesota communities underrepresented in medicine for admission to medical school.
MFD provides critical coaching and support to its scholars in order to assist in the development of a competitive portfolio for their application to medical school. Scholars that meet program expectations will receive MCAT preparation courses and materials, American Medical College Application System (AMCAS) application support, research opportunities, physician shadowing, connections to health-related experiences, and individualized advising to assist scholars with successful admission into medical school.
Taisha Mikell, MBA, MS
Director, Pipeline Programs
B-640 Mayo
Minnesota Future Doctors has helped me believe in myself and reach for things I never imagined possible. Thanks to the program, I was able to go to Yale School of Medicine for a summer-intensive, premedical program. - Mohamed H.
Minnesota Future Doctors selection criteria:
We select 10 students annually to join the Minnesota Future Doctors community. Applications are reviewed holistically, and competitive applicants are invited to interview for this highly selective program. Minnesota Future Doctors applicants should be:
- Full time student enrolled at a College or University
- Academically strong and high achieving (GPA of 3.2 or higher)
- First-generation college student
- From an under-resourced background
- From a rural community, underrepresented in medicine or diverse background
- Demonstrates early engagement in medical-related experiences
- Has made progress in prerequisite courses for medical school
- Must be a Minnesota resident
* The Minnesota Future Doctors program focuses on supporting students in their first or second year of college, and students who recently transferred to a four year College or University.
MFD scholars will participate in:
- Medical-related and undergraduate research experiences
- MCAT preparation
- One-on-one advising and workshops focused on preparing and applying to medical school
- Individual development of action plans
- Collaborative advising with the University of Minnesota Health Careers Center and the Medical School Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity
- The Future Physician Series offered by the Health Careers Center, and Empowering Multicultural Students for Careers in Medicine Seminar offered by the Medical School
Application process:
- Complete online application - Application cycle for the 2016-17 academic year has closed. Please check back September of 2017 for 2017-18 application materials.
- Academic or professional recommendation - A Form will be sent directly to who you list in your application
- University and College unofficial transcripts emailed to email@example.com
Medical school planning guide: The Hand of a Phenomenal Pre-Med (9MB PDF)

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|3,000 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|3 - 7 nights
Owned by renowned local sculptor Luis Torruella, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa has a spectacular location second to none next to the famous West Course of Dorado Beach Resort in Dorado, Puerto Rico. Enjoy the privacy of its huge covered terrace with unobstructed views of the West Course fairways. In 2013, it was fully remodeled with the artist's personal touches.
The villa's casual elegant décor and its natural surroundings will set the mood for the perfect vacation. Whether you want to relax in the 800 square foot covered terrace feeling the smooth trade winds while listening to the birds or take advantage of the numerous activities this resort home has to offer you will not find a better vacation spot. Great for families with kids!
And remember, Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, with no passport, no customs and no currency exchange required. You enjoy the convenience of the U.S. and the luxury of a legendary Caribbean Resort.
Reserve today and start living your Caribbean dream!
Dorado Beach Resort Club includes:
• The Watermill River Park
• 3 golf courses at Plantation (50% reduced rate of $70 for the Pineapple and Sugarcane Courses and $125 for the East Course)
• El Encanto Beach Club, which has beautiful beach and pool and shower facilities, a restaurant and the center beach, Barlovento Water Sports facilities and restaurant, the Fitness and Wellness Center, as well as a Tennis Center.
• Barlovento Watersport Club (kite boarding, paddle boarding, hobbie cat and kayak)
Also includes Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton Reserve Facilities available to members:
• Su Casa Restaurant by Jose Andres
• Positivo Sand Bar
• Hotel Shops
• Botanical Spa
The Dorado Beach membership will provide you with an ID cards and charging privileges.
A membership is not required for the following:
• East and West beach (accessible by golf cart, bike or by walking in the property)
• tennis courts
• Main pool (community pool)
• Zafra Restaurant at Plantation golf Club
• Golf is also available at nonmember rates of $145 for Sugarcane and Pineapple Courses, and $250 at the PGA East Course.
Luis Torruella collaborates with architects, developers, and art institutions for the development of art. His work is displayed in several museums, inside and outside of Puerto Rico. He has shown his work in the United States, Europe, and the Orient
At the moment, he offers conferences in the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, participates in international art fairs, and continues evolving his style and technique to set an innovative pace in the international sculpture scene.
Work can be viewed at website.
Luis Torruella purchased this villa in 2013
We purchased this property because Dorado Beach Resort has a unique set of qualities found nowhere else in Puerto Rico. Also, the world class golf, the beach, the tennis facilities, and the amazing view from its perfect terrace makes this property the perfect setting for a vacation.
• Prime location with unobstructed views of the West Course fairways and lake. This is truly one of the best locations within the entire resort.
• 800 square foot covered terrace: includes sitting area, large dining table, BBQ area and hammock
• Private 4 seat golf cart with its own golf cart garage
• 6 bicycles
• Tennis court and swimming pool
• 2 parking spaces for the unit's exclusive use
• Close to the beach, a 10-minute walk, or a 5- minute bike ride or stroll in the golf cart
• The Ritz Carlton Reserve Spa, Three Robert Trent Jones Sr. Championship Golf Courses, various restaurants, a themed water park, state of the art fitness center, beach club and water sports are all available.
We had a great time everything was very well mantained the Villa very well stocked. There is one slidding door the one by the kitchen that the lock is not working. But everything else perfect.
We loved staying at this wonderful Villa. The view was beautiful and the villa was very comfortable.
Luis was so helpful & very kind. He made us feel so welcome and helped us learn our way around on the property too. The beach was beautiful !
We are planning on coming back !!
Thank you Luis for being so prompt & answering all our questions.
Luis couldn't have been a nicer host. It was a wonderful stay.
My husband and I and another couple had been searching for a destination for a long weekend (Thurs-Mon) from Baltimore, MD. My husband came across Doarado Beach Ritz Carlton Resort. We looked into the resort rooms but immediately were discouraged at the $1,100/nt price. I quickly jumped on HomeAway to see what was in the area and came across Sculptor's Retreat.
After looking at a couple different properties we knew Sculptor's Retreat was the best fit for us. Louis was so informative and helpful from the second I first messaged him. He sent over a very detailed map, directions and pages of recommendations of things to do in the area. Per Louis recommendation and the reviews we decided to get the short term Ritz membership. This is a MUST!!! Worth every single penny.
After landing in San Juan it was just a short 30 min drive to Dorado beach. When we arrived on the Dorado Beach reserve we were all taken a back at the immaculately kept grounds. It was beautiful! When we arrived the villa was exactly as pictured. The bedroom bathrooms were not featured in the pictures on HomeAway but they all appeared to be recently renovated and very nice!
After we unpacked we took the golf cart and went on a tour of the reserve. We could not get over the beauty of the reserve and all there was to do! Beach, golf, tennis, gyms, pools, restaurants, bars..... anything you needed!
The rest of the trip was spent on the beach, golfing and dinners out. We also took advantage of the top notch gym and tennis facilitates.
For breakfast and lunch we ate at the villa except for one day we had lunch up at the Beach bar/grill which was delicious. For dinner we grilled out at the villa our first night and then ate at both the Ritz restaurants - Mi Casa and Positivo. Would highly recommend Mi Casa! The food was delicious and the service was great. Positivo had an amazing vibe but if you had to pick one definitely Mi Casa. We also ventured into the small town of Dorado Beach and had an authentic meal in town which was a cool experience.
If HomeAway let you write endless reviews I would go on for another 10 paragraphs but since they don't I'll end with you must go to Dorado Beach and if you do Scultor's Retreat is the best place to stay! We will 100% be going back ....maybe even a yearly trip!
The condo has a great layout, and we appreciated that the small things you don't want to buy are there - coffee, paper towels, laundry detergent, salt, pepper - etc.
The location is fabulous on the resort, really close to everything by golf cart. All the systems worked well - A/C, hot water.
Downside - lighting could use improving, and paint colors updated.
We stayed at the Sculptor's Retreat Villa after Thanksgiving this year and couldn't have been happier! As traveling with kids goes, it can feel like more work than play- but this vacation actually felt like a vacation. And with a 6 yr old, 4 yr. old, and 6 months old, that is high praise! The house was spacious, well maintained and tastefully decorated. The view and grounds were gorgeous, and the kids had a ball running around the huge back lawn, finding coconuts, and swinging in the hammocks. This villa is the last unit on the block, so you have an unobstructed view and it felt very private. Luis was a very gracious and attentive host. He came through in a pinch when our crib rental fell through and set one up for us, checked on us throughout the trip, and has set up a beautiful and thoughtfully equipped home. Once you enter the Ritz Reserve gates you truly wouldn't need to leave! I was a little nervous about how far apart everything was and the logistics of getting around the reserve, but the golf cart made it so easy and the kids loved it. All of the pools, restaurants and activities are very quick trips away and are all incredible. We truly felt like we were in paradise all week, and I can't express how breathtakingly beautiful and special everything was. We will be back!
Dorado Beach
Three Robert Trent Jones Sr. Championship Golf Courses
The Ritz Carlton Reserve Spa
Access Encanto Beach Club, Spa Botánico and Mi Casa, by José Andrés Restaurant at the new Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve.
Spectacular dining at Zafra and La Hacienda Bar and Terrace located at the Clubhouse.
Exclusive Watermill Aquatic Adventure Park
Barlovento bar and grill at East Beach
Wind & Waves Center offering sailing, paddle boards and kite surfing lessons and other watersports.
Access state-of-the art Fitness & Wellness Center
Local Villas private swimming pool & tennis court
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|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Summer season 2017
Apr 21 2017 - Aug 31 2017
3 night minimum stay
Low Season
Sep 1 2017 - Nov 20 2017
3 night minimum stay
Mid Season
Nov 21 2017 - Dec 15 2017
3 night minimum stay
Holiday Season
Dec 16 2017 - Jan 8 2018
7 night minimum stay
High Season 2018
Jan 9 2018 - Apr 20 2018
3 night minimum stay
Summer Season 2018
Apr 21 2018 - Aug 31 2018
3 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
|Cleaning Fee
|Damage Insurance
There are no hidden charges for this listing nor "processing fees". Use of the golf cart is included.


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he 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable. Nevertheless, the war goes on,Resumen themoviedb.org
Capítulo 7: "M\*A\*S\*H" Snap Judgment
Capítulo 10: "M\*A\*S\*H" Follies of the Living - Concerns of the Dead
Capítulo 12: "M\*A\*S\*H" Blood and Guts
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2 - Groot Shield Guardians Of The GalaxyT-Shirt
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Join the Guardians of the Galaxy and experience exciting space adventures in Guardians of the Galaxy. Together with Peter Quill (aka Star-Lord), Gamora, Drax, Raccoon Rocket and Baby Groot, take a new route through the universe, full of dangers and mysteries. The team has to stick together more tightly than ever. No matter whether friend or foe: the Guardians must work as a team. The job of keeping morale high falls to the little guy: Baby Groot! Although he was a huge Flora Colossus in the first film, Groot is just a baby in the sequel.
We are Groot! For Part II of Guardians of the Galaxy you can get the black Groot Shield Shirt. Baby Groot has made himself comfortable on this shirt in black. Over Groot there is then are the words, 'I AM GROOT'. So put it on and head off with the Guardians in search of the true identity of Star-Lord.
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Imagine you've created a thread on your forum, you then promote/push it via share/like/recommend to FB.
Is there any way to prevent comments on that story/link on FB, therefore directing the comments, interest and traffic back to your site?
I see this as quite a stumbling block because the Facebook user is already on the FB article with a reply box handy...which is easier? Comment on FB now, quick as a flash or think hmm, maybe I'll add comments to the same thing again on both FB and the site?
The answer is simple: the user is bound to use FB as the commenting ground, which could may well leave you with a singular forum thread with many views (maybe) but little or no responses.


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Meredith CorporationDividend Yield: 4.30% Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP) shares currently have a dividend yield of 4.30%. Meredith Corporation, a media and marketing company, engages in magazine publishing and related brand licensing, television broadcasting, digital and customer relationship marketing, digital and mobile media, and video creation operations in the United States. The company has a P/E ratio of 14.16. The average volume for Meredith Corporation has been 580,800 shares per day over the past 30 days. Meredith Corporation has a market cap of $1.4 billion and is part of the media industry. Shares are up 12% year to date as of the close of trading on Friday. TheStreet Ratings rates Meredith Corporation as a buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, revenue growth, solid stock price performance, reasonable valuation levels and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow. Highlights from the ratings report include:
- The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has greatly exceeded that of the S&P 500, but is less than that of the Media industry average. The net income increased by 39.0% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, rising from $21.17 million to $29.42 million.
- Despite its growing revenue, the company underperformed as compared with the industry average of 8.3%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 7.0%. Growth in the company's revenue appears to have helped boost the earnings per share.
- Powered by its strong earnings growth of 38.29% and other important driving factors, this stock has surged by 28.13% over the past year, outperforming the rise in the S&P 500 Index during the same period. Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, MDP should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.
- The gross profit margin for MEREDITH CORP is rather high; currently it is at 61.70%. It has increased from the same quarter the previous year. Regardless of the strong results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of 7.95% trails the industry average.
- You can view the full Meredith Corporation Ratings Report.


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Author | Jagadeesh Krishnamurthy | Thursday, Dec 27,2007 6:48 AM
Following a multi-agency pitch held last week involving close to 25 agencies, industry sources confirm that Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has empanelled four agencies to handle its creative and media businesses for the Mumbai circle. The four agencies are RK Swamy BBDO, Percept H, Sobhagya Advertising and Goldmine Advertising.
The account is pegged at around Rs 20 crore and the mandate is for the next two years.
MTNL officials refrained from offering any comments on the development citing that the review was an internal matter. With this new appointment, the entire business will be split between these four agencies.
In 2005, MTNL had empanelled SSC&B Lintas, Sobhagya and Pressman Advertising to handle the advertising duties. Initiative was the media agency on the account.
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Better safe than sorry: Australia's condom buyers
You know what they say: if it's not on, it's not on. Last year, 10% of Australian adults bought condoms in any given six months, slightly down on 2012 (11%). So far, so safe. However, while condom sales remain relatively stable, the latest findings from Roy Morgan Research reveal some interesting trends among the type of people buying them.
Not surprisingly, men make up 57% of total condom buyers, with 12% of all men over 18 buying them in an average six-month period. Women make up the other 43% of buyers, with 9% of them purchasing condoms in the same time frame.
Perhaps less expected is the wide gap between male and female buyers in the under-25 age group. While 24% of males under 25 bought condoms in an average six-month period during 2013, just 15% of young women did the same.
Among 25-34 year-olds, the gap narrows dramatically, with 23% of males and 21% of females buying condoms. This age group also comprises the largest proportion of total buyers, accounting for 41% of all Australians purchasing them.
Staying safe: Australia's condom buyers by age/gender
Source: Roy Morgan Single Source, Australians18+ (January 2013 – December 2013), n=17,761
More prophylactic demographics
More than half (55%) of buyers have a diploma or degree, and 15% are currently at university. While this can be partially ascribed to the age groups most likely to buy condoms, academics around the world have highlighted the link between education and the use of contraceptives.
Employment status also seems to have some bearing: 13% of people in paid employment bought condoms in an average six months, while only 6% of those without a job did.
Chemist or supermarket?
When it comes to place of purchase, supermarkets are far more popular than pharmacies or anywhere else, regardless of the buyer's age, education or employment status. Of all adult Australians who bought condoms last year, 67% did so in a supermarket and 21% in a chemist. The relative ease and anonymity of a supermarket transaction compared to a chemist's more personalised service would almost certainly have something to do with this.
After all, despite their widespread use, condoms are not a subject most of us tend to discuss with a perfect stranger…
Angela Smith, Group Account Director - Consumer Products, Roy Morgan Research, says:
"Condom purchases over the last two years have remained fairly stable. However, a more nuanced picture emerges when we look at the buyer profiles for this product, with noticeable differences among gender, age groups, education and employment status.
"Nevertheless, these categories remain quite broad, and some marketers may prefer a more refined understanding of their target buyers, particularly in such a sensitive and challenging market. Roy Morgan's revolutionary new profiling tool, Helix Personas, can provide just this — pinpointing different consumers with unprecedented detail.
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The LIFESTYLE study: costs and effects of a structured lifestyle program in overweight and obese subfertile women to reduce the need for fertility treatment and improve reproductive outcome. A randomised controlled trial
In the Netherlands, 30% of subfertile women are overweight or obese, and at present there is no agreement on fertility care for them. Data from observational and small intervention studies suggest that reduction of weight will increase the chances of conception, decrease pregnancy complications and improve perinatal outcome, but this has not been confirmed in randomised controlled trials. This study will assess the cost and effects of a six-months structured lifestyle program aiming at weight reduction followed by conventional fertility care (intervention group) as compared to conventional fertility care only (control group) in overweight and obese subfertile women. We hypothesize that the intervention will decrease the need for fertility treatment, diminish overweight-related pregnancy complications, and will improve perinatal outcome.
Multicenter randomised controlled trial in subfertile women (age 18-39 year) with a body mass index between 29 and 40 kg/m2. Exclusion criteria are azoospermia, use of donor semen, severe endometriosis, premature ovarian failure, endocrinopathies or pre-existent hypertensive disorders.
In the intervention group the aim is a weight loss of at least 5% to10% in a six-month period, to be achieved by the combination of a diet, increase of physical activity and behavioural modification. After six months, in case no conception has been achieved, these patients will start fertility treatment according to the Dutch fertility guidelines. In the control group treatment will be started according to Dutch fertility guidelines, independently of the patient's weight.
Outcome measures and analysis
The primary outcome measure is a healthy singleton born after at least 37 weeks of gestation after vaginal delivery. Secondary outcome parameters including pregnancy outcome and complications, percentage of women needing fertility treatment, clinical and ongoing pregnancy rates, body weight, quality of life and costs.
Data will be analysed according to the intention to treat principle, and cost-effectiveness analysis will be performed to compare the costs and health effects in the intervention and control group.
The trial will provide evidence for costs and effects of a lifestyle intervention aiming at weight reduction in overweight and obese subfertile women and will offer guidance to clinicians for the treatment of these patients.
Trial registration
Dutch Trial Register NTR1530
There is indisputable evidence for the adverse effects of overweight and obesity on women's reproductive health. Overweight and obesity affect reproductive capacity in the general population
Overweight and obese women also have a lower live birth rate after IVF and ICSI
Furthermore, pregnancies in obese women are associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery
In subfertile women lifestyle intervention could improve spontaneous conception chances and prevent unnecessary fertility treatment as well as obstetric complications. Observational and small intervention studies show that modest weight loss is associated with restoration of ovulation in anovulatory women and improves the likelihood of a pregnancy
At present, there are no evidence-based guidelines on fertility treatment in overweight and obese subfertile women. In the Netherlands, in some centers treatment is withheld in case of female overweight, and cut off levels for body mass index (BMI) differ among clinics. In other fertility centres overweight or obese women are treated irrespective of their BMI. The British Fertility Society advises to abstain from fertility treatment in women with a BMI over 35 kg/m2
In view of the lack of convincing evidence from large intervention studies and the large practice variation in many countries, we designed a randomized controlled trial in overweight and obese subfertile women. In this trial, we will compare the costs and effects of a six-months structured lifestyle program followed by conventional fertility care as opposed to immediate conventional fertility care. We hypothesize that weight reduction improves spontaneous and treatment-related pregnancy chances, decreases overweight-related pregnancy complications and improves perinatal outcome.
Study design
This study is a multicenter randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands and inclusion started in July, 2009.
Inclusion criteria
Subfertile women between 18 and 39 years who have a BMI between 29 kg/m2 and 40 kg/m2 are included. Subfertility is defined as failure to conceive within 12 months of unprotected intercourse in case of an ovulatory cycle, or in case of chronic anovulation due to WHO class I or II.
Exclusion criteria
Couples suffering from azoospermia or using donor semen, women with endometriosis AFS class III or IV, chronic anovulation WHO class III (premature ovarian failure) or endocrinopathies (such as Cushing syndrome, adrenal hyperplasia and diabetes type I) will not be eligible for the study. Women with untreated pre-existent hypertension or with pregnancy induced hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia or HELLP syndrome in a previous pregnancy are also excluded. Patients who are unable to understand Dutch or to give informed consent will not be asked to participate in the study.
Study management
All couples participating in the study will undergo a basic fertility work-up including a semen-analysis, monitoring of the cycle to assess ovulation and evaluation of tubal patency. After the work-up has been completed a prognosis for treatment independent pregnancy will be calculated using the Hunault model
Women eligible for the study will be referred to a research nurse for counselling and randomisation. The research nurse will not coach the patients during the lifestyle program.
Written informed consent is obtained before randomisation. Eligible women not willing to participate are registered as such.
Randomisation is performed by a web-based randomisation program at a central randomisation center. Randomisation will be stratified according to participating center and ovulatory status.
1a. The intervention arm
In the intervention arm, patients will participate in six-months during structured lifestyle program aiming at a weight loss of at least 5-10% of the original body weight. Nurses, dieticians or nurse practitioners who are trained prior to the study (intervention nurses) will guide and support them.
In the structured lifestyle program practice variation is minimized by using a structured software program, that has been evaluated previously
As the combination of a dietary therapy, increased physical activity and an individualized behavioural modification plan leads to maximal weight loss and maintenance of weight loss
1. Changing the dietary pattern
Women will be advised to adapt their dietary pattern and sustain a healthy diet with a caloric reduction of approximately 600kcal compared to their previous caloric intake (but not below 1200 kcal/day).
Self-monitoring is an essential tool to improve compliance during a lifestyle program. This will be implemented by using a web-based food diary
2. Stimulating physical activity of moderate intensity
Physical activity is necessary in order to obtain weight loss and increase the effect of dietary changes
3. Changing behaviour
The motivation to change physical activity is monitored during the program by the PACE (Physician-based Assessment and Counseling for Exercise) score
Changing behaviour is aimed for by motivational counselling which is directed at:
- Awareness of actual lifestyle leading to overweight or obesity.
- Counselling healthy lifestyle measures: the effect of healthy lifestyle in relation to subfertility and spontaneous and treatment dependent pregnancy chances, pregnancy complications and perinatal outcome.
- Formulating individualized goals embedded in a "patient contract". During the intervention individual goals will be evaluated, feedback will be given and goals will be adapted if necessary.
The lifestyle program consists of four sessions in the first three months and two additional sessions in the last three months. Four consultations by telephone or by e-mail are scheduled in between these sessions (Table
Table 1
Time schedule lifestyle intervention
Outpatient, telephone or e-mail
Counseling subject lifestyle program
Duration (minutes)
Baseline assessment1,2 and explanation lifestyle program; handout of web based food diary, pedometer and activity diary.
Hand out of (cost) questionnaires
Blood sample
Outpatient 1
Setting targets and planning goals; evaluating baseline measures1,2
Outpatient 2
Evaluating targets1
Telephone 1
Evaluating targets1
Outpatient 3
Evaluating targets1
Telephone or e-mail 2
Evaluating targets1
Outpatient 4
Evaluating targets1,2
Handout of (cost) questionnaires
Blood sample
Telephone or e-mail 3
Evaluating targets1
Outpatient 5
Evaluating targets1
Telephone or e-mail 4
Evaluating targets1
Outpatient 6
Assessing targets and evaluation lifestyle program 1,2
Handout of (cost) questionnaires.
Blood sample
> 24
Start subfertility treatment if applicable
(Cost) questionnaires
Cost questionnaire
1 Measuring weight, waist and hip circumference
2 Measuring blood pressure
1b. Start of fertility treatment in the intervention group
As soon as patients in the intervention arm have finished their six-month lifestyle program, or have met their target weight reduction of 5-10% or when their BMI has decreased below 29 kg/m2 , conventional fertility treatment will be started according to their individual prognosis based on the Hunault model
Figure 1
Flowchart: Lifestyle study
Flowchart: Lifestyle study.
2. The control arm
In the control arm, independently of the patient's weight, conventional fertility treatment will be started if the individual prognosis based on the Hunault model
Questionnaires and Follow-Up
All participating women (the intervention and the control arm) will complete several questionnaires: the SF-36 (measuring satisfaction)
All mentioned questionnaires will be completed through a secured web based application. In case a patient decides not to use the web based application, she will receive paper questionnaires. The questionnaires will be completed at baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks and 52 weeks after randomisation and the questionnaire on costs also at the end of the follow-up period. Finally, patients who get pregnant during the period up to 24 months after randomisation will receive a questionnaire in which they can register their (self-reported) weight-gain during pregnancy. To assess gestational diabetes, an oral glucose tolerance test is advised for them at 28-30 weeks of gestation.
A structured case record form (CRF) is used to register reproductive outcome, fertility treatments as well as the course and outcome of subsequent pregnancies (including obstetrical interventions) for a period up to 24 months after randomisation.
Withdrawal of individual patients
Patients can leave the study at any time for any reason if they wish to do so. Patients who drop out of the study will be asked to provide the reason for dropping out. This reason will be recorded and patients will be asked to provide information regarding the primary outcome (a healthy singleton born after at least 37 weeks of gestation after vaginal delivery) within 24 months after randomisation. In addition, they will be offered the possibility to continue completing cost questionnaires for the remainder of the study duration. Patients who drop out of the study will be treated according to the local protocols and guidelines for subfertility patients.
Safety Monitoring Board
An independent Safety Monitoring Board (SMB), blinded for the study groups, will be installed to review complications related to fertility treatments, pregnancy, delivery and neonatal outcome. This board will evaluate reported complications after every 150 included patients and six months and twelve months after the end of the inclusion period (i.e. six times during the study). Furthermore, every case of preeclampsia, eclampsia or HELLP syndrome will be reported immediately to the SMB. The SMB will report its findings to the Medical Ethical Committee of the University Medical Center Groningen.
Outcome Measures
Main outcome measure
The primary endpoint will be a healthy singleton born after at least 37 weeks of gestation after vaginal delivery.
Secondary study parameters/endpoints
Secondary outcome parameters are:
1. Pregnancy outcome and complications: miscarriage, multiple pregnancies, gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, prematurity (< 37 weeks), macrosomia (birth weight > p90), induction of labour, prolonged duration of labour, surgical delivery (caesarean section), assisted delivery, peripartum increased blood loss (≥ 1000 ml).
2. Percentage of women needing fertility treatment in both groups (OI, IUI, IVF, ICSI) and clinical and ongoing pregnancy rates.
3. In case of IVF or ICSI: number and quality of oocytes, embryos and cryopreserved embryos.
4. Perinatal outcome: weight for gestational age, apgar scores, arterial pH, congenital anomalies, stillbirth, neonatal complications, and neonatal admission to a neonatal medium, high or intensive care unit.
5. Quality of life.
6. Additional parameters: weight changes, pre-pregnancy body weight, weight gain during pregnancy, waist circumference, behaviour influencing weight, i.e. nutritional habits and exercise pattern, blood pressure, glucose/insulin ratio (HOMA), hormonal profile (androgens, adipokines and cytokines).
7. Costs.
Statistical Analysis
Sample size
Based on the literature, the cumulative rate of healthy singletons born after at least 37 weeks of gestation after vaginal delivery during a follow-up period of two years is set at 45% for the control group
To asses whether the groups are balanced, the study population will be compared for baseline measurements including female age, type of subfertility (primary or secondary), duration of subfertility, as well as sperm analysis according to WHO standards, subfertility diagnosis and initial BMI. Confounding factors, such as smoking and intoxications, will be addressed in the analysis.
Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis
The primary analysis will be by intention to treat. The cumulative rate of healthy singletons born after at least 37 weeks of gestation after vaginal delivery in both groups will be compared using Kaplan-Meier analysis and the Log-rank test. In this analysis, patients will be censured at the time they discontinue or complete the study for other reasons than getting pregnant. In addition, pregnancy rates and 95% confidence intervals per group will be calculated based on the Kaplan-Meier estimates at various time points. Further analysis of delivery rates over time will be performed using Cox-regression analysis with correction for the stratification variables (i.e. ovulatory status and treatment centre) as well as for confounders. These analyses will also be performed for spontaneous and treatment-induced pregnancies separately. Exploratory subgroup analyses of the primary outcome will be performed for women with a BMI below 35 kg/m2 versus above 35 kg/m2 , as well as for anovulatory versus ovulatory women, for women with a waist-hip ratio of above 0.8 versus below or equal to 0.8 and for women who are 36 years or older versus younger than 36 years based on tests of statistical interaction with effect of treatment group.
The influence of HOMA, androgens, adipokines and cytokines on pregnancy chances and recovery of ovulations in anovulatory patients will be assessed using multivariate Cox-regression. Incidence of complications of treatment and during pregnancy will be compared in both groups using relative risks and 95% confidence intervals. Quality of life will be analysed using repeated measures analysis of variance. In the intervention group, we will analyse and identify the motivational factors at baseline which have a prognostic influence on the success of the lifestyle intervention.
A per protocol analysis will also be performed, in which patients who dropped out will be identified as non-compliant. Information on the primary outcome (i.e. a healthy singleton born after at least 37 weeks of gestation after vaginal delivery) within 24 months after randomisation, will be used whenever provided. Patients who drop out of the lifestyle intervention arm will be analysed in the conventional fertility care arm in this per protocol analysis.
Economic evaluation
The aim of the economic evaluation is to compare the costs and health effects of the lifestyle program versus conventional fertility care, by a cost-effectiveness analysis with the proportion of healthy singletons born after at least 37 weeks of gestation after vaginal delivery as the primary outcome. These costs will be estimated in terms of costs per additional healthy singleton born after at least 37 weeks of gestation after vaginal delivery in a follow up period of 24 months.
The economic evaluation will be performed from a societal perspective. Direct medical and non-medical costs (intervention costs, time and travel costs) as well as indirect non-medical costs (productivity losses) will be taken into account.
The time horizon will be from randomisation to the end of follow-up. Resource use will be recorded as individual patient data in the CRF, with additional information from the cost questionnaires. Resource use will be valued according to Dutch guidelines. Intervention costs will be determined based on actual resource use obtained from the centers. Costs will reflect the resources of staff, materials, equipment, housing and overhead. Productivity loss will be valued by the friction cost method according to Dutch guidelines
Detailed information on maternal complications will be obtained from the patients medical files. Six weeks after the expected day of delivery all women will be contacted by telephone to obtain information about the delivery and the health of their child. If the child has been hospitalised, the responsible paediatrician will be contacted for further information.
Scenario analysis will be performed to model cost-effectiveness beyond the time horizon of the study. For longer term analyses, costs and effects will be discounted at commonly accepted rates. Sensitivity analysis will be performed on costs, pregnancy rates in the two groups and the valuation of different outcomes (no child, handicapped child, twin, healthy child, obstetric complications). Uncertainty surrounding cost-effectiveness estimates will be explored by bootstrapping.
Ethical Considerations
The study is conducted according to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The study protocol has been approved by the Medical Ethical Committee of the University Medical Centre Groningen.
The protocol is registered in the Dutch clinical trial register number NTR1530.
Specialists working in the field of reproductive medicine are frequently confronted with overweight and obese subfertile women. It is assumed that their pregnancy chances are reduced, and that they might benefit from weight reduction. In addition, weight reduction might lead to less pregnancy complications and consequently to better pregnancy outcome for mother and child. Therefore, BMI limits have been suggested for women undergoing fertility treatment, both with respect to patient's safety as well as treatment efficacy
The present lifestyle study is the first large multicentre randomised controlled trial in which the costs and effects of a six-month during structured lifestyle program will be compared to conventional fertility care in overweight and obese subfertile women. The results of the study, which are expected in 2014, will help to make evidence-based guidelines for treatment in this patient group.
ART: Artificial Reproductive Technologies; BMI: Body Mass Index; COH: Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation; CRF: Case Record Form; DEBQ: Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire; FSH: Follicle Stimulating Hormone; HELLP: Haemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes and Low Platelets; HOMA: Homeostasis Model Assessment; ICSI: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection; IUI: Intra-Uterine Insemination; IVF: In Vitro Fertilisation; NVOG: Nederlandse Vereniging voor Obstetrie en Gynaecologie; OI: Ovulation Induction; PACE: Physician-based Assessment and Counseling for Exercise; PAM: Physical Activity Meter; PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; SF-36: Short Form 36; SMB: Safety Monitoring Board; SQUASH: Short Questionnaire to Asses Health; WHO: World Health Organisation.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
MM is responsible for the overall logistical aspects of the trial and drafted the manuscript. AH and BWM designed the trial and are responsible for the development of the protocol. AH applied for a grant and has overall responsibility for the trial. HG, NtB, JB, JL, WB, WK, PH, NM, RS and FvdV were involved in conception and design of the study. JL, WK, PH, NM, FdvV, JM, NK, EK, GO, PB, JS, YvK, AN, FB, EB, CK, JB, AB, DP, MG, RM, EG, BWM and AH are responsible for implementation of the study and inclusion of the eligible patients. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
This trial is funded by ZonMw (Prevention program - Health Care Efficiency Research; projectnumber 50-50110-96-518)
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Both men realized the idea had business potential, and together they now operate two Winnipeg-based companies, Shocknife and Setcan, that are on the leading edge of reality-based training. "To learn the best defences against a knife attack, trainees like soldiers, policemen, and security officers need more than the usual plastic knife props," Mr. Bochinski explains. "The training needs to instill the 'fear factor,' adrenalin, more of the stress and terror of the real thing."
Joining forces, they refined the product and created Shocknife: a device that delivers an electrical jolt to simulate a slashing sensation to the flesh. The charge is adjustable, creating a feeling as minor as a paper cut all the way to a severe laceration. Fear of pain causes trainees to react authentically, preparing them for real-world encounters, minus the injuries.
After launching Shocknife in November, 2004, Mr. Bochinski and Mr. Quail anticipated a high demand for training with their device and in 2006, they founded Setcan (SET stands for Stress Exposure Training), the umbrella company under which they sell both the training and the props. Since 2008, Setcan has seen a four-fold increase in revenue from instructor-level programs, with Winnipeg becoming a recognized centre for this specialized market.
"Within our network, organizations interested in the training and equipment have approached us to market their products as well, not just our own," Mr. Bochinski says.
Setcan now sells an innovative, collapsible training baton that fits easily into a holster, developed by Clive Milligan, a use-of-force instructor and member of the Vancouver Police Department. "We're very selective," Mr. Bochinski points out. "We have a responsibility to offer our clients only the best."
Unlike a Taser, the Shocknife was not designed for use as a weapon. "When it comes to our voltages and amps," Mr. Bochinski says, "they are so far below what a Taser is that (law enforcement) trainers have no concerns about potential harm."
Law enforcement and military trainers across North America have readily adopted Shocknife's new standard for edged-weapon self-defense training. Sales have extended to 15 countries, including the United States, Britain, Australia, France, Mexico and Germany.
"Shocknife is a revolutionary product that adds a level of realism we cannot replicate with traditional weapons as training devices," says William R. Daniel II, a major in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Milligan says Setcan has become an international leader in the field of officer safety. By branching out beyond its initial product and into reality-based training, it is teaching what he calls "the measuring stick of police/military training tactics."
"Research has shown that under acute stressors (facing life-threatening critical incidents) officers that have 'been there before' ... can kick into auto-pilot, which has been noted to cause them to be successful in resolving the conflict."
After five years in business, starting with Shocknife, combined revenue for the two firms in 2009 was more than $1 million, with 60 per cent of that represented by Setcan, which has two full-time employees in addition to the founders, and eight part-time instructors.
"We targeted a niche market and branded our product effectively," Mr. Bochinski says. "Networking with key players, especially at trade shows, we have put great emphasis on client satisfaction and rapid response to any inquiries. We are attentive to all potential buyers. We find that the sales of the training and equipment are naturally symbiotic; the training acts to help market the reality-based props, and vice versa. Growth opportunities are always waiting."
Setcan also supplies training certification for other organizations. In the late 1980s, Quebec-based SNC Technologies was a pioneer in reality-based training, having trademarked Simunition, which allows trainers to use their own or similar weapons to fire special marking cartridges while delivering a painful sting. By 2007, worldwide sales of Simunition had reached $34 million. When SNC was about to be sold to General Dynamics Corp., Mr. Bochinski and Mr. Quail flew to Montreal, met with senior management, and inked a distribution deal where Setcan would conduct Simunition training and issue certification.
Combining Simunition and other courses, Setcan instructors often travel around the world and the company has certified nearly 500 law enforcement instructors in places such as Spain, Switzerland and Singapore.
In 2009, Setcan and Shocknife moved into a 10,000-square-foot site, the largest private law enforcement training facility in the country. Last October, Setcan used the facility to teach a group from the Canadian Navy.
And Mr. Quail, who last year won a prestigious Manning Innovation Award, is writing an instructional work, to act as a reference on human performance under stress, particularly as it relates to survival.What began as an attempt to market a training prop has expanded into making Canada a world centre for a growing industry. And there's more to come. Mr. Bochinski is vague on the concept but his company has a new firearms training product that is set to debut in April.
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Announced at Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd's Vision 2011 Conference event, which took place on 3rd March at The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta, Norbain received a trio of prestigious growth awards.
Attended by customers from across the European security industry, the Samsung conference was held to allow delegates to discover first hand how imagination has led to Samsung introducing some of the most innovative security products available on the market today, and how those products are now being integrated in order to provide full end-to-end security solutions.
The Samsung Techwin Awards, presented to Norbain by Mr Yoon Ho Ha, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Samsung's Security Solutions Division were for:
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