THEMA October 2015
THEMA is an independent publication garnered by those who seek creativity above all else. This
bi-monthly
publications,
and/or
Lookbook, is comprised of some of the top stylists and photographers in Second Life.
express a creative interpretation
of subjects, themes and ideas from all around the world and universe. Steaming from the minds of the artists, each issue encapsulate a new feeling altogether to bring new and exciting material to the masses of the grid. What
makes
this
publications
vastly
different from other magazines in Second Life would be that since this is indeed an independent publications.
Much of
the work is done by small numbers of people. Making this endeavor less about the finical aspect, fame and recognition of the fashion world, and more about the artistic creations crafted by the stylists and photographers. The hope of this publication is to show that the fashions we wrap ourselves up in each day can be transformed into something other then simple clothing. But into an overall experience of the clothing,
mixed
in
with
the
props,
locations, and overall look of the model. Which brings a heighten sense of what it means to be a creator.
THEMA
Publisher / Creative Director Taylor Wassep
Director of Photography Cade Nansen
Cover Model Alistair Adlam
(aaalistair resdient)
Issue Sponsor Tracei by Tracei
Stylists
Anderian Sugarplum | blackLiquidk Tokyoska ByrneDarkly Cazalet | Carley Benazzi Catinka Anatine | Citta Wiskee d1570r73d Resident | Dam1710 Resident Delypop Cresci | Honey Bender Kaylith Zeurra | Linda Reddevil Tempest Rosca | ThePierrot Resident | Vikeejeah Xevion | Wicca Merlin Yeriakth Couturier
Guest Stylists
Mallory Cerise | Paradox Messmer
T
his year has been a year of change for me. In my real life, I gradated right at the end of 2014. So, having a full year to be an adult was something I was both nervous and excited about. Going from a daily academic schedule for more then 16 years. to suddenly not having to study, read, teach, learn or do anything with school is such a weird feeling. Not having to get up early for classes, but spending the night before up studying or hanging with friends. Or having to prepare for a presenation and practicing infront of a mirror so that you know what you look like and buld the confiendence. Everything that went into academics and the social economical side effect of attending school is no longer apart of my life. That change is weird to me. Another thing changed, which makes me tear up still to this day. I won’t go into much detail, but I lost a huge portion of my heart recently. A void that I doubt will ever heal fully because the void was kept so close to me and so entrusted to others that I can’t forget how it felt before it was infact a void. Regardless of if that made sense or not, it does to me and I need this reminder of love and memoeries to have for future references. Change is both a great human experience and a painful one at the same time. Memories of life before and after a change keeps the human spirit alive. Change pushes us forward as we journey through our lives with these changes behind us, motivating us to move on. It’s the natural order of life. Once you have completed one section, we must progress to the next. Some sections are much earier to transition into than others. In some cases, some part of us will forever stay in one section, unable to move on due to a plethera of reason. Whether that is good or bad is totally up to opinon, and not for others to judge or critizie. But those changes; or constants, are apart of us and will shape who we are forever.
“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.When someone is in your life for a REASON . . . It is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are! They are there for the reason you need them to be.Then, without any wrong doing on your part, or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a
stand.What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered. And now it is time to move on.” “When people come into your life for a SEASON . . .Because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.” “LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.” As of recently, change has come, not just in the form of sadness. But in the form of happiness. The change that I have felt within my self has be astronomical. Pushing myself to reach outside of the box I put myself into. Breaking past limits set by the socieites inside of Second Life and not comforming to what a certain avatar should look like or what someone with influence needs to be. Having these changes happen to me at the current time couldn’t have happened at a better time in my life. We as humans need change, no matter how minor or major the change is. To grow as a person, you need some type of change to occure in your life. May it be the color of your hair or the look you want to present to the world as yourelf. Whatever that change is, be proud of it and to not let anyone hinder or damper what you feel or how you want to express youself. A great philosopher of our time once said a quote that I to this day apply to both my real life and second life.
“Unless they paying your bills, pay them bitches no mind.” -RuPaul Charles What you other people think of yourself is none of your buisness. So embrace those changes to who you are, what you are, or who you love. Change happens, and for some it’s harder to deal with than those who embrace it. Change changes.
W . T Publ i sh er of TH EMA Pub l i c ati ons Tay l or Wassep
Editor’s Note
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Issue Sponsor Tracei by Tracei model | Taylor Wassep
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Top | Valentina E - Rebecca Lace Top Skirt | Valentina E - Rebecca Maxi Skirt Necklace | PD - Stone Pendant Necklace Headpiece | Sax Shepherd Designs - Little Mermaid Maang Tikka Hair | Exile - Memory Bliss Eyelids | Boudoir - closed eyes glossy eyeshadow
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Dress | Valentina E - Empress Embellished Hair | LeLutka - Sheena Eyelids | Boudoir closed eyes glossy eyeshadow
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On
nyx
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blackLiquid Tokyoska wears Bangles | Mandala - Takara Dress | Modern Couture - Fallen Black Earrings + Necklace | Modern Couture - Hiber Mark | Vale Koer - Haute Couture Mask Gloves | Livid - Coven Gloves Ramsa Tokyoska wears Hair | Exxess - Perun Mask + Earring | Modern Couture - Pietra Tiara Collar - Turian Collar Rings | Swallow - Eros Pants | Dufaux - Leather Jock
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blackLiquid Tokyoska wears Dress | MVD - Lascif Vinyl Coptel Jewlery | Zibska - Alerie Facial Piercing | blackLiquid - Teardrop Hairbase | booN Hair | Exxess - Nawia Ring | JCNY - Hearts in Love, iEngrave and Combo Bangles | LaGyo - Mirte Ring | DDL - Onyx Shoes | Ricielli - Lucrecia Strassed Pumps Ramsa Tokyoska wears Hair | Exxess - Prah Necklace | Modern Couture - Spiked Nipple Piercing | blackLiquid Bangles | Mandala - Takara Pants | Body Factory - Kombat
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blackLiquid Tokyoska wears Dress | Lybra - Melita Bangles | epoque.s Triple Threat Cuff Collar | ESHI - Black Gems Are Forever Piercings: blackLiquid - CYBER BITES & TEARDROP Necklace | Finesmith - Noir Ring: JCNY - HEARTS in LOVE, iEngrave, COMBO Mouth Piece | obsidian stone Rings: LDD - Onyx Ramsa Tokyoska wears Hair: Exxess : INDRIK Nose | blackLiquid - TRIPPLE BRIDGE (Black Titanium) Eyes | blackLiquid - CAVIAR Necklace | Alerio Bracelets | Alerio Cuffs Ring Left Hand | AI - Foy Porter Ring Right Hand | AKINI - Spina Ring Pants | Wiccas Wardrobe - Ares Pants
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Diam
mond
ByrneDarkly Cazalet wears Hair | Lybra - Eira Mask| no.7 - Sparkle Frames Earrings | POMPOSITY - Hollow Prism Earrings 2 | FAUN - Diamonds are Forever Necklace | POMPOSITY - Hollow Diamond Necklace 2 | POMPOSITY - Linked Hollow Diamond Ring | POMPOSITY - Hollow Diamond Dress | WAYNE - Diamond and Transparent Pasties | MCMesh - Gemmed Skirt | David Heather - Escouade Bangles | Maxi Gossamer - Marbella Majestic Mallory Cerise wears Hair | Miamai - Ojaa Mask | no. 7 - Sparkle Frames Jewelry | Donna Flora - Aliena Chest Decor | no. 7 - Wings Couture II Bra | no. 7 - Metallique Black Diamonds Bra Skirt | ISON - Side Ruffle Skirt
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Headress | aisling. - Khatel Tiara | yummy - Gemstone Septum | yummy - Kelly Lipstick | MONS - Luscious Earrings | Swallow - Chic Hair | KoKoLoReS - Rowan Necklace | Paper Couture - Merriweather Diamond Wings | FINESMITH - Shape of My Heart Nipples | Malena Von Dash - Malena Swarovski Body Suit | Nylon Outfitters - Caged Ring | Sakide - Diamonds Galaxy Skirt | BLOKC - DIA Pencil
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ByrneDarkly Cazalet wears Hat | David Heather - Souris Hairbase | TuTy’s- LIMBO Eyebrows | no.7 - Mayuge On Eyes | Glam Affair - Diamonds on eyes Lipstick | no.7- Cupcake Earrings | yummy - Spray Collar | Eshi Otawara - Black Gems are Forever Necklace | Maxi Gossamer - Skull Jeweled Catsuit | GizzA - Diamond Dress | Ponka - Mickey Mouse Belt | Eshi Otawara - Black Gems are Forever Ring | yummy - Faceted Solitaire Clutch | The Rove - rocky Shoes | CO57 - Khloe Pump Paradox Messmer wears Mask + Hair | Moon. and [VALE KOER] - Element Necklace | Feel - Diamond Royal Queen Gun | David Heather - Diamond Ring | The Forge - Cluster Diamonds Hoodie | La Penderie de Jules - Diamonds and Pearls Pants | House of Rfyre - Fantasia Night Club Version Leather Gem
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Am
mber
Hair | Tableau Vivant - Editorial Skin | L’Etre - Alexia Makeup | Nuuna - BodyCross Eyes | MADesigns EYES - individual Nails | Kooqla - ghost fingers and nail Dress | Junbug - Giulia Accessory | The Forge - Daerwen Accessory | LaGyo - Daelyn necklace Accessory | Ison - safari tribe ring Accessory | United Colors - Dragon scale bracelet Accessory | Bare Rose - Fairy of Rose wings
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Hair | Tableau Vivant - Editorial Skin | L’Etre - Alexia Makeup | black liquid Makeup | -DAMNED - makeup Nails | Kooqla - ghost fingers and nail Eyes | Baiastice eyes - robotic cyborg Top | Mad’ - Diamonds Pasties Bottom | !dM - LittleLobster bustle Boots | !dM - Little Lobster Accessory | Aesthetica - golden dreams Accessory | Aesthetica - whimsy collar
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Moon
nstone
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Coat | Junbug - The Ice Queen’s Mink Coa Corset | Pixicat - Temptation Corset Body Chain| The Forge - Anastasia Body Chain Panties | The Forge - Anastasia Chain Panties Eyewear |He La - Blind hem Mouthpiece | La - Mute hem Earrings | EarthStones - Zahra Earrings - Labradorite Hair | Tableau Vivant - Nyoki Hair Ears | Mandala - Steking Ears Shoes | Kokoia - Halle
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Corset | Pixicat - Temptation Corset Body Chain| The Forge - Anastasia Body Chain Panties | The Forge - Anastasia Chain Panties Eyewear |He La - Blind hem Lipstick | The Shops - Juicy Earrings | EarthStones - Zahra Earrings - Labradorite Bracelet | EarthStones - Zahra Bracelet - Labradorite Hair | Tableau Vivant - Nyoki Hair Ears | Mandala - Steking Ears Shoes | Kokoia - Halle
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Makeup | Nuuna - Mya Eyes | Ikon - Sovereign Eyes Lipstick | The Shops - Juicy Necklace | EarthStones - Zahra Necklace - Labradorite Earrings | EarthStones - Zahra Earrings - Labradorite Bracelet | EarthStones - Zahra Bracelet - Labradorite Hair | Tableau Vivant - Nyoki Hair Ears | Mandala - Steking Ears Shoes | Kokoia - Halle
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Aquam
marine
Corset | Pixicat - Temptation Corset Body Chain| The Forge - Anastasia Body Chain Panties | The Forge - Anastasia Chain Panties Eyewear |He La - Blind hem Lipstick | The Shops - Juicy Earrings | EarthStones - Zahra Earrings - Labradorite Bracelet | EarthStones - Zahra Bracelet - Labradorite Hair | Tableau Vivant - Nyoki Hair Ears | Mandala - Steking Ears Shoes | Kokoia - Halle
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Makeup | Nuuna - Mya Eyes | Ikon - Sovereign Eyes Lipstick | The Shops - Juicy Necklace | EarthStones - Zahra Necklace - Labradorite Earrings | EarthStones - Zahra Earrings - Labradorite Bracelet | EarthStones - Zahra Bracelet - Labradorite Hair | Tableau Vivant - Nyoki Hair Ears | Mandala - Steking Ears Shoes | Kokoia - Halle
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Chrys
socolla
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Hat | Apple May Desings - Fedora Unisex Hair | Action - Joe Veganic Earing & Necklace | FINESMITH - Lika Aqua Tank | Pumpkin - White Fishnet Thong | FABOO - Thong
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Hair | bade - Luca Beard | Spellbound - Monster Beards Fur | PFC - Northen Cape Fur Necklace | aii - Siren’s Song Teal Staff | aii - Mystical Wood Crystal Claws | Cerberus Xing - Metal Live Wire Chemise | gO - Floki Belt | PFC - Role Raider White Leg Warmers | gO - Helgi Sandals | Gabriel - Gladiator Gray
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Hair | Action - James Veganic Beard | Spellbound - Monster Beards Armor | 7PLUS - Neogenesis Silver Guard
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Sapp
phire
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Hair | bade - Luca Beard | Spellbound - Monster Beards Fur | PFC - Northen Cape Fur Necklace | aii - Siren’s Song Teal Staff | aii - Mystical Wood Crystal Claws | Cerberus Xing - Metal Live Wire Chemise | gO - Floki Belt | PFC - Role Raider White Leg Warmers | gO - Helgi Sandals | Gabriel - Gladiator Gray
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Hair | Action - James Veganic Beard | Spellbound - Monster Beards Armor | 7PLUS - Neogenesis Silver Guard
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Ame
ethyst
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Headpiece | Azul - Maeve crown | BlackLiquid - Amethyst Goddess of Nature Hair | Bold & Beauty - Andrea Hairbase | BooN - center part A Ear | Mandala - Steking ears season5 lipstick | BlackLiquid - Lavendar rose suck Makeup | BlackLiquid - Spring sparkle Jewelry | Finesmith - Beads amethyst Tattoo | Izzie’s - Metallic Arrow Lingerie | BlackLiquid - Amethyst Goddess of Nature Flexi skirt | Azul - Maeve
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Mask | Vale Koer - Haute Couture Mask Necklace | Modern Couture - Bianca Fur | Eshi Otawara - Confetti Fuzz Wings | Finesmith - Butterfly Lingerie | Malena Von Dash - Parisienne
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Carn
nelian
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Gown | Pixicat - Delusion Gown Hairpiece | Miamai - The Dreaming Faun
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Top | Pixicat - Knitted Sweater Pants | E-Clipse - Yash Palazzos Hair | Lelutka - Salome Skybox | Cinphul Delusory
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Veil | Valentina E - Dark Nymph Veil Night Pants | Valentina E - Applause Hair | Exile - Windsong Shoes | Pure Poison - Ballet Flats Barre | Cinphul - Delusory Barre
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Gar
rnet
Headpiece | Keystone - Jessica Hair | D!va - Zaara Eyeshadow | Zibska - Aithne Eyeliner | cStar Limited - Cat Liner Eyelashes | Mon Cheri - Falsies Eyes | Ikon - Charm Eyes - Forest Skin | JOLI - Lucie Skin Dress | AZUL - Kay
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Headpiece | Zibska - Asrid Headpiece Hair | Little Bones - Feline Eyeshadow | Zibska - Ltd Noir Eyeliner | cStar Limited - Cat Liner Eyelashes | Mon Cheri - Falsies Eyes | Dead Apples - Sinistre Lipstick | Zibska - Eleventy Skin | JOLI - Lucie Skin Necklace | Zibska - Asrid Jacket | sYs - Black Swan Jacket Bra | Zibska - Maeve Hand Tattoo | Zibska - Mallt Boots | Zibska - Tora
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Eme
erald
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Hair | Vanity Hair - After Dark Jewelry | Kunglers Extra - Nightingale Gown | TOPAZIA - Celina
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Hair | Diva - Tina Purse | Pixicat - EyeBag Clutch Necklace | Axix - Marimba Collar Cape | PEQE - The Princess Robes Bodysuit | MOLiCHiNO - Jourdan Shoes | LP - Masoch
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Hair | Exile - Memory Bliss Bracelet | Eilian - Bangle Necklace | Kunglers Extra - Iracy Ribbon Clothing | Axix - Ashe
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Peri
idot
Hair | Zibska - Salacia Headpiece | Zibska - Adora
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Hair | Soonsiki - Rat Headpiece + Collar | Aisling - Sumiana
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Bodice | Junbug - Fifi’s Boudoir Hair | Zibska - Tethys Gloves | COCO - Leather Glove Necklace | Aisling - Bherdrim Earrings | LaGyo - Hummingbird
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Ro
ock
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Hair | Taketomi - godou Sweater | Seul - loose knit sweater Gloves | Vrsion - konvert gloves Pants | Villena - tucked up jeans Shoes | David Heather - gnak boots
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Hair | Taketomi - godou Mask | Contraption - standard breather Jacket | Contraption - gainsley straitjacket Pants | Gabriel - harem pants
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Top
paz
Hair | Rowne – Natasha Earring | LaGyo – Coven Dress | M.birdie Story – Lexy Shoe | Hucci - Minerva
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Hair | booN - MAU486 Collar | Foil - AlexV Dress | Loovus – Zerua Shoes | Co57 - Lasercut
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Hair | Lamb – Lust Mask | LaGyo - Coven Dress | Milk Motion – Mini Leather Dress Shoes | Co57 - Xiah
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Leggings | Maitreya Couture Leggings Headpiece | Zibska - Bellatrix ~ Helm Top | E-Clipse - LaDominante Top Attachments | Zibska - Plaisance Deux Gloves | Wicca’s Wardrobe - Avicularia Gloves Hair | Vanity Hair - After Dark Belt | Armidi Gisaci - Au Di Leather Belt
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Leggings | Maitreya Couture Leggings Headpiece | Zibska - Bellatrix ~ Helm Top | E-Clipse - LaDominante Top Attachments | Zibska - Plaisance Deux Gloves | Wicca’s Wardrobe - Avicularia Gloves Hair | Vanity Hair - After Dark Belt | Armidi Gisaci - Au Di Leather Belt
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Leggings | Maitreya Couture Leggings Headpiece | Zibska - Bellatrix ~ Helm Top | E-Clipse - LaDominante Top Attachments | Zibska - Plaisance Deux Gloves | Wicca’s Wardrobe - Avicularia Gloves Hair | Vanity Hair - After Dark Belt | Armidi Gisaci - Au Di Leather Belt
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Turq
quoise
Hair - Tableau Vivant - Viking Jewelry - FINESMITH Nefertiti skirt Jewelry - FINESMITH Nefertiti necklace Headdress - a i s l i n g - Fangarth Makeup - aii - Inari Turquoise Sandals - Pure Poison - Sura Jewelry - Ariskea - CHAKRA Gemstone Brace Makeup - aii - Geisha’s Kiss Turquoise
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Jewelry - FINESMITH - SHINOBU MUSE BODY Jewelry - FINESMITH - LANA BRACELET Jewelry - FINESMITH - Bar tiara Hair - Tableau Vivant - Cersei Tail - JOMO DS- mermaid Makeup - Nox - Nova Liner [Turquoise] Makeup - aii - Underarm Fins Makeup - Nuuna - Meta
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