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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing

@nickparish.bsky.social
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Author, editor, and angler from the Great Lakes, currently ranging near the Columbia River drainage in the Cascadia bioregion. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to make fly fishing a bigger part of your life: www.currentflowstate.com/subscribe

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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Very excited to announce registration is open for our Sept 22 urban fly fishing scouting mission with Marc Fryt, author of "The Guide to Urban Fly Fishing." Join us to find some places to fish in the heart of the Rose City. www.currentflowstate.com/pdx-urban-fl...
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PDX urban fly fishing scouting event with Marc Fryt
Registration is open for PDX urban scouting with Marc Fryt, yours truly joins a podcast, and we squeeze the last drops out of summer.
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Registration for the Fall Term Intro to Fly Fishing course at PCC is open now! Sign up today, space is limited and always fills up: www.pcc.edu/schedule/fal...
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Big announcement! We're gauging interest around inviting @marc_fryt to Portland on Saturday, September 26 to lead an urban fly fishing scouting session. Let me know if you'd be interested! If we get enough hands raised, we'll formalize things. Read the article for more details.
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Six Tips to Start Urban Fly Fishing with Marc Fryt
"The Guide to Urban Fly Fishing" author Marc Fryt offers some hints to find fish near you, and a special opportunity for the Portland CFS crew.
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Sue W @suew-677.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
have returned my tiger but rather worried about my boobies 🍉🍉
List of fly fishing rules written in black and red font on a white board. It's positioned on a dark wooden fence. A lake is behind and beyond that a grassy hill. Rules include No boobies and All tigers to be returned.
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I'm midway through this and really enjoying it. Pick it up, or check out the tour dates!
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Wood floors, dirt bikes and Steelhead @hardwoodguy1970.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Got mine and I love it. I started donating to DRA last year. Love that river
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The Lower Deschutes Ribbon Map has raised almost $10k for the Deschutes River Alliance. Have you got yours yet? shop.currentflowstate.com #flyfishing #whitewater #cartography
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
In just over a week we've already raised almost $5k for the Deschutes River Alliance! Thanks to all who have bought a map, or spread the word!!!
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Big news: @aaronkoelker.bsky.social designed a ribbon map of the Lower Deschutes! Learn more and buy one to support the @deschutesriveralliance!
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Announcing the CFS Lower Deschutes Ribbon Map
The last 100 miles. Six feet long. On sale now!
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Big stuff launching tomorrow...
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
If you haven't checked out Jesse Lance Robbins' The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere yet, pick it up: a down-to-earth collection of fly fishing yarns. We talked Five Flies with Jesse for CFS: www.currentflowstate.com/five-flies-w... #flyfishing
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Five Flies with author Jesse Lance Robbins
The author of the newly-released "The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere" gives us a glimpse into his fly fishing practice, through the lens of Five Flies
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Center for Large Landscape Conservation @largelandscapes.org · 06/05/2026
We were saddened to hear today about the passing of a legend. Ted Turner was a global leader emphasizing the need to address the climate change & biodiversity crises and demonstrating how private ranch lands can be used to restore habitat and recover imperiled species. www.gpb.org/news/2026/05...
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Ted Turner, Atlanta's trailblazing CNN founder, conservationist and philanthropist, dies at 87
The Atlanta icon's legacy includes pioneering cable television through his Turner Broadcasting System and CNN, transforming the Atlanta Braves into “America’s team," supporting environmental efforts t...
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Oh my, it's come to our warehouse just in time for summer. Has anyone played with one of these yet? Bonus points if you can compare it to other rods. Serious answers only. #flyfishing
Low-budget Wetfly Element Black Ops fly rod combo kit displayed at Costco, priced at $142.99, including rod, reel, fly line, backing, leader, and travel case.
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
This year's Sandy River Spey Clave turnout was great. Onward and upward! www.currentflowstate.com/spey-is-stro...
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The spey is strong out here
The Sandy River Spey Clave is a reminder of why the PNW is the North American epicenter of two-handed fly fishing.
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Jacek Debiec, MD, PhD, DPhil 🌎 🧠 @drjacekdebiec.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
"Cocaine is now one of the most detected illicit drugs in aquatic environments worldwide... Fish...after #cocaine exposure...use more energy, enter poorer-quality habitats, or expose themselves to greater predation risk." #ClimateSky theconversation.com/coked-to-the...
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Coked to the gills? Cocaine-laced wastewater can make salmon roam twice as far
Drugs and their byproducts can end up in wild fish – and strange behaviour results.
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Zach Urness @oregonoutdoors.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
On the latest podcast we’ve got Oregon’s fire lookout scribe Cheryl Hill, talking about her new book, 10 favorite lookout hikes, how to reserve a night, etiquette for approaching a staffed fire lookout and a lot more: tinyurl.com/ysjwsh8u
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Chuck Grimmett @cagrimmett.com · 22/04/2026
Today I caught a beautiful wild brook trout today in Westchester County, just five miles from my house. I'd heard whispers that this small stream contained brook trout, and I was delighted to catch one on my first outing there. #flyfishing #tenkara #brooktrout
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 20/04/2026
THREAD: The IEA global energy review 2026 * CO2 record high, but growth nearly ground to halt * Clean energy shaved 3bn tonnes off CO2 * Fossil-fuel power pushed into reverse * Age of Electricity "confirmed" * "Extraordinary" solar growth * Batteries up 40% * EVs up 20% 1/10
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
You guys let's get it
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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · 19/04/2026
Onondaga County is one of New York’s premier trout fishing destinations, no small thanks to Carpenter’s Brook, one of the last county-run fish hatcheries in the state. The Iroquois chapter of Trout Unlimited is offering a four-day fly fishing school there beginning April 23.
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Fly fishing school launches April 23 at Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery
4-week program cost is $65 and includes all equipment and expert instruction
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
I had to do a fair bit of flailing until I found the flavor. www.currentflowstate.com/mind-in-the-... #flyfishing
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Mind in the line
Expect nothing, and other lessons from casting instructor boot camp
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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 16/04/2026
What does it actually take to report on nature crime? Join us for the 'How to Cover Nature Crime' webinar with Daniela Quintero Díaz, Richaldo Hariandja, and moderated by @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social. 📅 May 5, 2026 | 12:00 UTC Learn more! 👉️ mongabay.cc/HtRoNC
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
I'm soon to be entering the most extreme realm of fly fishing judgement. www.currentflowstate.com/embrace-what...
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Embrace what's scary
If we're not doing stuff that's scary, we're not learning.
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Capt. Kandy Franklin ⚓️🍬 @captkandy.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Aye to my fishing folk. If you want to get in on the ground floor of #BlackSkyOutdoorsFishingTrip 2027 you'll want to speak up over the next few weeks as we prep the group chat. ☝🏾
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Ben Goldfarb @bengoldfarb.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Money quote:
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ITYSL memes 💦🥩 @ityslmemes.com · 12/04/2026
Wishing a happy Brian’s Hat Day to all who celebrate.
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Saw him in PDX for the first time. It cannot be overstated what a good show he's putting on.
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
On trauma and tenkara: How one therapist executes EMDR therapy through fly fishing:
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The river does half the therapy
For the second installment of our series on fly fishing and mental health, we go deep with a therapist working at the forefront of nature-based therapy
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Arch Oboler’s Dictaphone @drunkorsonwelles.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
1) a classic of the “essays about fly fishing and life” genre 2) old and sometimes out dated but a classic of American fly fishing “how to”
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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
My one-hour special “Rick Steves Iran: Yesterday and Today,” which helps humanize 90 million Iranian people, is streaming free and ad-free at www.ricksteves.com/watch-iran.
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Iran
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of...
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KTVZ News @ktvznews.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
BEND FLY FISHING SOCIAL: Join in on the fun to help raise money for river conservation
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BEND FLY FISHING SOCIAL: Join in on the fun to help raise money for river conservation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in Central Oregon have something special to look forward to this week. On Thursday, April 9th, the local fly fishing community will gather in Bend for an evening that blends camaraderie, craft, and conservation. The Fly Fishing Social will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
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L. M. Weeks @lmweeks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
A fascinating interview with Jim Holland Jr., who put up a number the tarpon world (aka Poontown) still measures itself against: 202.5 pounds on fly, under International Game Fish Association rules, on 20-pound tippet. open.spotify.com/episode/43FM...
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Jim Holland Jr. The Record Fish (202 lb./8oz.) The story in his own voice.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Just in time for great weather and terrible gas prices, it's Portland's PCEF-funded E-bike Rebate Program: * Standard: up to $1,600 * Cargo: up to $2,350 * Adaptive: up to $8,500 Eligibility: Income at or below 60% AMI, age 18 or over, and live in Portland. Check it out: portlandebikerebate.com
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Start Here - Portland Rides
Portland E-Bike Rebate Program: Get up to $1,600 off a new Standard Class 1 e-bike, plus $300 for accessories.
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Zach Urness @oregonoutdoors.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The 6th year of our outdoors journalism program is live! We’re hiring two college-age reporters to cover Oregon’s outdoors this summer. They’ll write breaking news & features, craft podcasts & videos, explore the state, dive into issues and meet fascinating people. Details here: tinyurl.com/yc4kuaj3
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
A particularly good edition of the Weekly Update just landed, if I do say so myself. Check it out, and subscribe if you need more #flyfishing in your life. www.currentflowstate.com/emerging-int...
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An epic Brown Drake hatch caught on film
This week's update has us ready for spring with a post-Springsteen glow, featuring a new class offering in Oregon and an epic film of a Brown Drake hatch.
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I'm putting together my next weekly update of all the creativity, inspiration, how-to, and fly fishing industry news that crosses my desk; sign up to get more of what you see here in your inbox:
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Subscribe to Current Flow State's free fly fishing newsletter
Weekly Updates every Monday, deep dives every other Friday, 100% free. Crafted with the contemplative angler in mind.
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Adipose Boatworks in Helena, Montana, creators of some of the most rowable, workhorse skiffs going, suffered a fire at their manufacturing facility. Consider an Adipose if you're in the boat market, they're a dream to row. www.instagram.com/p/DU6f7SuEi0...
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It’s been a rough start to the week. Unfortunately early Sunday morning we had a fire in our production shop. The start of the fire is unknown but luckily no one was hurt. A big thank you to the Helena and the East Helena fire department for their quick response time. Thankfully the majority of our molds survived. There was some damage to a few molds but nothing was lost completely. We lost a lot of our crucial equipment. There are still a lot of unknowns. What we do know is that we will rebuild and the show will go on. Thanks to everyone that has reached out with their support. As this continues to unfold we will give updates. #adiposeboatworks #madeinmontana
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Speaking of the beneficial nature of fishing on mental health, nature therapist Nick Sharp argues the ocean is a boundless wilderness beneficial to the human mind: www.fieldmag.com/articles/oce...
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What We Miss by Imagining Wilderness Only As Land
The ocean calls us to confront ourselves truthfully in ways that mountain ranges, forests, and deserts cannot, says nature-based therapist Nick Sharp
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Eishi Noguchi @enog.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Nice 😊 Fly fishing can be stressful at times. For me, it is less “therapy” and more state-dependent performance…how I fish often reflects how I feel.
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Zach Urness @oregonoutdoors.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
ICYMI: Big changes coming to U.S. Forest Service operations in Oregon, with headquarters moving from Portland to Salem: tinyurl.com/32pjc6me
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Yellow Dog is starting to book Las Roques (Venezuela) trips originating in the U.S. for 2027. They know what they're doing, but still a little too soon for me: www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/blogs/travel...
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What's The Deal With Venezuela and Los Roques? | Yellow Dog Flyfishing
We book and provide gear for guided saltwater and freshwater fly fishing trips worldwide. Let us help you book and arrange the best fly fishing travel experience possible.
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
ICYMI: This month we're detailing all the physical and mental health benefits that come with building a fishing practice: www.currentflowstate.com/hearing-fly-... #flyfishing #flytying
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"Fishing is my therapy" bothers me
It's not a replacement for penicillin, or a good therapist, but for the next few weeks we'll be sharing all the proof you need that fly fishing is good for your physical and mental health.
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Magpie @magpieofthesea.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
I went on a retreat last year, I hadn't been fly fishing in over 25 years. When I got home, I got a ton of gear and was out fishing within the month. If you have bc or know someone who does, APPLY!
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I love mountaineer Graham Zimmerman's media consumption schedule, and notes on the discipline of being concerned about what you can control, versus worrying about what's out of your hands: grahamgzimmerman.substack.com/p/what-the-m...
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What the Mountain Taught Me About Not Losing My Mind Right Now
On staying informed, staying grounded, and focusing on what you can actually do
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We've all wept at the baby sperm whale, but Timothy Mihocik checks in from the Great Lakes, where river otters (yes, they live in lakes) are thriving. While an otter at work is generally a sign to steer clear of a trout stream, we'll take the good news: www.rewildingmag.com/the-river-ot...
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The River Otter's Remarkable Comeback
In North America’s Great Lakes region, river otters are coming back from the brink thanks to decades of effort on both sides of the border.
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Did fishing help you overcome the constant torment of the human condition? Well, I'm jealous.
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"Fishing is my therapy" bothers me
It's not a replacement for penicillin, or a good therapist, but for the next few weeks we'll be sharing all the proof you need that fly fishing is good for your physical and mental health.
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American Rivers @americanrivers.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Since its release 30+ years ago, no film has impacted fly-fishing and the rivers and streams essential to the sport more than Robert Redford’s cinematic adaption of “A River Runs Through it”. 🙌Excited to see this film celebrated this week – Learn more: www.lobero.org/events/flyfishers2026
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Just in case you need some good news today: researchers at U of W have figured out how to turn plastic waste into acetic acid (primary ingredient in vinegar) using the sun. This has the potential to really help us reduce plastic waste. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/w...
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Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar | Waterloo News
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, using sunlight. The breakthrough offers a promising new approach...
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Nick Parish | Current Flow State Fly Fishing @nickparish.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
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