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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 1h

Due to scheduling shenanigans this week plus Monday being Thanksgiving, my stream for this week will be WEDNESDAY at 7pm ET/11pm UTC. See you then! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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I'm a gamer! But I'm a casual gamer - ewww, filthy casual! ^_~I like to build and tweak so it's how I want it. But that doesn't always mean the most powerful options available, either. If you understa...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Just a quick reminder... If you have any Canadians 🇨🇦 that follow your feed: This weekend - Monday specifically, though some will celebrate on Sunday instead - is Thanksgiving in Canada. They'll appreciate the shout-out :) And for any and all Canadians that catch this: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃🥧🎃♥️

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#mtg #edh #commander #casual This week's overlooked card for Commander hails from Mirage, home of Enlightened Tutor, Charcoal Diamond and... RADIANT ESSENCE. scryfall.com/card/mir/276... Just assume in most games it's going to be a three-mana 5/5 Spirit. Note its Oracle now says "an opponent".

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Radiant Essence

{1}{G}{W} • Creature — Spirit • 2/3 • This creature gets +1/+2 as long as an opponent controls a black permanent. • Mirage (MIR) #276 • Illustrated by Jennifer Law • Magic: The Gathering, MTG

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Stream starting in just under an hour and a half - 7pm ET/11pm UTC. Tonight's stream: AMONKHET for casual Commander! Got any forgotten favourites? Come join the chats and tell us about them! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Checking my email, got this piece of spam. Note: I'm a homeowner, not a renter. If you get an email from someone, ALWAYS verify who it's from (often spammers will use a similar email like tor0nto.ca) and if it looks unusual, ALWAYS contact the apparent sender MANUALLY. Don't use any supplied links!

Spam email that says "We haven't received your rent yet. Payment by check or direct deposit no longer available; send by etransfer to <email address> instead." DON'T FALL FOR THIS!

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

So I've seen this thing going around Bluesky lately about nine games that influenced you etc. What if they're not video games? I can probably come up with nine influential games for me but I expect less than half require any form of electricity. ( Yes, I'm old. Deal with it! ;) ) Suggestions?

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#mtg #edh #commander #casual This week's overlooked card for Commander comes from Alliances, home of Force of Will and... scryfall.com/card/all/9a/... (There's also a 9b with different art.) Move it in combat after blockers are declared to something it could legally enchant. Messy combat math! Yay!

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Kjeldoran Pride

{1}{W} • Enchantment — Aura • Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+2. {2}{U}: Attach this Aura to target creature other than enchanted creature. • Alliances (ALL) #9a • Illustrated by Kaja Fog...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#mtg #edh #commander #casual Stream starting in about two hours - 7pm ET/11pm UTC. Tonight: AETHER REVOLT for casual Commander players! Got any forgotten favourites? Come join us in the chats! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tonight - WE STREAM! (Compensating for no stream last week.) KALADESH for casual Commander. Got any forgotten favourites? Join us and tell us! About two hours from now - 7pm ET/11pm UTC twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hope y'all don't mind the mass tagging, would like some feedback from more than one source possibly? @wachelreeks.com @jaqalyte.bsky.social @scottlarabee.bsky.social Question came up in stream re:EDH, brackets, etc: Are cards like Rampant Growth considered tutoring? How do you guys see that?

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This week, on Overlooked Cards for #mtg #edh #commander - welcome to Ulgrotha, home of Serra (of Serra Angel fame), and... MAMMOTH HARNESS scryfall.com/card/hml/91/... Remove flying, and anything that tangles with it in combat gains first strike. And then there's Chaosphere shenanigans... Enjoy!

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Mammoth Harness

{3}{G} • Enchantment — Aura • Enchant creature Enchanted creature loses flying. Whenever enchanted creature blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, the other creature gains first strike until end of ...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#mtg #edh #commander #casual Stream starting in about 1.5 hours - 7pm ET/11pm UTC. Tonight: ELDRITCH MOON for casual Commander players! Got any forgotten favourites? Come join us in the chats! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week I plan on streaming both Tuesday AND Wednesday evening, to compensate for no stream last week. Tuesday: ELDRITCH MOON Wednesday: KALADESH Casual Commander chatters especially welcome! <3 And if I have more time this week I'll look at the upcoming Reality Fracture :)

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's been quite a few years since I posted anything on my Wordpress, but some people had been asking about how *I* build a Commander deck - as opposed to "how to build one". This includes ideas that I personally use when putting together a list. Enjoy! mindstabbing.wordpress.com/2026/09/19/h...

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How I Build a Commander Deck

A reminder before I get into things: The format known as Commander is also known as EDH, or Elder Dragon Highlander. The two terms are interchangeable. Also, referring to the Legendary permanent (u…

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

@bocabola.gg Just saw your video about leaving LTT. I was not aware that the tumble from the tech upgrade was that severe - and thought it just turned into a meme. Sorry to hear it was worse than that >.> Glad to see you stayed long enough to make sure they were ok. Good luck with streaming! <3

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I try not to put politics on my page but I saw this and she's (the young lady in the picture) not wrong: bsky.app/profile/darr... I'm 55. In the 70s and 80s people were already denouncing racism, hating on gays, etc. Why in 2026 is hating on them in vogue again?

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This week, on Overlooked Cards for #mtg #edh #commander, we get a trip to Chronicles to see: BEASTS OF BOGARDAN scryfall.com/card/chr/45/... An unusual Red creature with protection from Red, meaning it survives Chain Reaction, Star of Extinction, and more. Go ahead, build around pro-red Red!

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Beasts of Bogardan

{4}{R} • Creature — Beast • 3/3 • Protection from red This creature gets +1/+1 as long as an opponent controls a nontoken white permanent. • Chronicles (CHR) #45 • Illustrated by Daniel Gelon • Magic:...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Never finished the game but I got pretty close to getting through Cthulhu Saves the World. Entertaining premise, characters that actually talk back to you AND the Narrator, banger soundtrack, easy on system resources... did I mention it's fun to play as well? Give it a spin! bsky.app/profile/zebo...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

No stream tonight. Had to head to the hospital this weekend (not urgent). Feeling generally well but one thing is throwing me off which would affect my ability to stream comfortably. Might stream later this week to compensate. If not, will try to get two streams in next week.

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Recently some cards have been downshifted to Common in #mtg in Secret Lair x MSCHF: The Zeta Set and I thought I'd share some of my thoughts, aimed towards #pauper. First, out of the downshifts, note that Narcomoeba and Price of Progress are banned. Five posts follow, a pair of cards per post.

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today's Forgotten #commander #edh Card comes to us courtesy of Ice Age: STONE SPIRIT scryfall.com/card/ice/218... Give it flying. Then only creatures that have Reach can block it. Barring Spiders and the occasional other creature, that makes it all but unblockable!

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Stone Spirit

{4}{R} • Creature — Elemental Spirit • 4/3 • This creature can't be blocked by creatures with flying. • Ice Age (ICE) #218 • Illustrated by Jeff A. Menges • Magic: The Gathering, MTG

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Stream starting in about an hour - 6pm ET/10pm UTC. Tonight: SHADOWS OVER INNISTRAD for casual Commander! Got any forgotten or overlooked favourites? Come tell us in the chats! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Whether you're into photography at all, I think this was a cool video to watch. I've always enjoyed watching nature and don't do it as much as I should. And Brandon gets some nice shots - BC is great for this kind of opportunity! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRkA...

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I tried wildlife photography the hard way

YouTube video by Brandon Y Lee

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Was working the booth for my LGS today and an odd idea struck: In terms of longevity, popularity, etc... If Magic: the Gathering is Bob Marley, is Pokémon Snoop Dogg? Would Yugioh be Eminem? Discuss who you think fits where!

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today's Forgotten Card for #Commander #edh comes to us courtesy of 4th Edition: scryfall.com/card/4ed/266... RADJAN SPIRIT Tap to remove flying from any creature. You don't even have to be involved in anyone's combat to use it. Enjoy.

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Radjan Spirit

{3}{G} • Creature — Spirit • 3/2 • {T}: Target creature loses flying until end of turn. • Fourth Edition (4ED) #266 • Illustrated by Christopher Rush • Magic: The Gathering, MTG

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Just realized I didn't put any stream info up today! Stream starting shortly - 7pm ET/11pm UTC OATH OF THE GATEWATCH for casual Commander! Got any forgotten favourites? Tell us about them! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Got back from #fanexpo in Toronto. Sunday, con ends at 5pm, and we start packing up. My biggest gripe: A guy showed up around 5.30 to trade cards in towards product we hadn't put away yet, and my colleague didn't want to be rude. There's only three of us. My colleague was held up about 15 minutes. 🧵

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

TIL.. Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart, if you crack the right category of deck, can come with Squirrel Girl. Found that out when a customer opened one in front of me!

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Some of the stuff at our booth at Fan Expo. South building, near the doors at aisle 1200.

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Waking up at 5am Saturday (about 8 hours from now) and Sunday to meet with the crew at my LGS to work the store's booth at #fanexpo in Toronto this weekend. Come say hi if you see me there!

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today's Overlooked Commander Card comes to us courtesy of Fallen Empires: HEROISM! scryfall.com/card/fem/6/h... Red loves dragons, goblins, and combo synergies. Sacrifice a random Soldier token to fog their combat unless they pay up - and THEN choose blockers!

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Heroism

{2}{W} • Enchantment • Sacrifice a white creature: For each attacking red creature, prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by that creature this turn unless its controller pays {2}{R}. • Fallen...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Life happened, sorry y'all! Tonight's stream will start at 7pm ET/11pm UTC (as opposed to the 6pm I was hoping for when I posted earlier this week). Catch me at: twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr... ... going through BATTLE FOR ZENDIKAR overlooked cards for EDH!

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Sorry mates. Stuff happened. Tonight's stream is 7pm ET/11pm UTC rather than 6pm. Tonight: BATTLE FOR ZENDIKAR for casual Commander. Come join the chats! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

bsky.app/profile/zebo... This guy has put together one of my favourite games that I share with anyone looking for something different from what's normally created these days (Cthulhu Saves the World). If you can either pass on the word OR at least look into his games, that would be appreciated <3

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Due to my schedule this week at my LGS, this week's stream will be on Wednesday - aiming for 6pm ET/10pm UTC. Next stop: BATTLE FOR ZENDIKAR for casual Commander! Come join us and tell us about your overlooked favourites! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Need help finding a post: Recent post - within the last couple days I'm fairly certain. About Commander/EDH, someone posted an idea with six different Companions (from Ikoria, not the Doctor Who version), and you were the "Poké Master". Wanted to share it with someone, can't find the post now. Halp?

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This week for #mtg Overlooked Cards for #commander #edh we bring you The Dark's own WORMWOOD TREEFOLK scryfall.com/card/drk/92/... A five-mana 4/4 where you can pay GG to give forestwalk or BB for swampwalk. What's the likelihood someone is running Urborg or Yavimaya to "fix my mana"? Unblockable!

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Wormwood Treefolk

{3}{G}{G} • Creature — Treefolk • 4/4 • {G}{G}: This creature gains forestwalk until end of turn and deals 2 damage to you. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Forest.) {B}{B}:...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Stream starting in about half an hour - 7pm ET/11pm UTC. Tonight's stream: DRAGONS OF TARKIR for casual Commander! Got any favourites people overlook? Join the chat and tell us about them! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr... The above links tell you where to find my Discord too!

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

@bocabola.gg I just saw your video (about two weeks ago) on SC about the Fold Ultra and all I can think is if someone found a way to put Redmagic's Mora on it, you'd be all over it. (To be fair, Mora is entertaining in her own right, and can definitely be a clincher for some!) Think Ultra's for you?

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Something I would love to see: A pair - maybe a small group - of #WWE stars hamming it up playing a popular TCG like #mtg or, maybe more camera-appropriately, #yugioh. Who would you all like to see across the table from each other battling decks versus their opponent's life total?

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I play Magic: the Gathering. That is my forte at my LGS. And they sent me to help with their booth at the #montreal #ycs for Yugioh! Trial by fire, amirite? :)

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This week, on #mtg Overlooked Cards for #commander #edh hails from Legends: ENCHANTED BEING scryfall.com/card/leg/12/... Thought about Enchantress? Maybe enchant your opponent's cards, not your own? Have I got a deal for you! Consider Enchanted Being and Vows or Auras that Goad! And under $1 each!

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Enchanted Being

{1}{W}{W} • Creature — Human • 2/2 • Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to this creature by enchanted creatures. • Legends (LEG) #12 • Illustrated by Douglas Shuler • Magic: The Gathering, ...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Stream starting in about 45 minutes - 6pm ET/10pm UTC - as I mentioned yesterday: FATE REFORGED for casual Commander tonight! Got any forgotten favourites? Tell us about them! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I don't mind the #mtg set #thehobbit. LOTR fits into MTG pretty well. My only real complaint: I really wanted a common Legendary Elf for my mono-green commons-only EDH deck. The Hobbit would have been a perfect spot for it. Nope, didn't happen. Guess I'm still running Faceless One + Master Chef!

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

So, due to scheduling shenanigans: This week's stream will be tomorrow - Monday - instead of Tuesday. Aiming for an earlier start of 6pm ET/10pm UTC instead of 7pm ET. Hope to see you there! Forgotten Fate Reforged for casual EDH. twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

@maro254.bsky.social Going through old cards to share that EDH players overlook, saw a couple that I wanted to share some positive feedback on: M13 - Reckless Brute M14 - Cyclops Tyrant Both seem to just FIT very well. Each tell its own story, from name to flavour. Whoever made them, kudos <3

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This week's Overlooked Card for Commander hails from Revised, also known as 3rd Edition: SEDGE TROLL. scryfall.com/card/3ed/174... And a reminder that cards don't need a thousand abilities to be good. Sometimes a Black deck with some Red in it finds a 3/3 three-drop that regenerates good enough.

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Sedge Troll

{2}{R} • Creature — Troll • 2/2 • This creature gets +1/+1 as long as you control a Swamp. {B}: Regenerate this creature. • Revised Edition (3ED) #174 • Illustrated by Dan Frazier • Magic: The Gatheri...

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Mindstab Thrull @mindstabthrull.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I might be late starting today but I'll try not to be! Trying for 7pm ET/11pm UTC Tonight - KHANS OF TARKIR for casual Commander! Got any forgotten favourites? Tell us in the chats! twitch.tv/mindstabthrull youtube.com/@MindstabThr...

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