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First-time buyers need a salary of €100,000 If you are a firt-time buyer in Dublin you need a salary of €100,000 to buy a house, a new report suggests. The study by KBC Bank found that the price of new homes purchased by first-time buyers has “virtually doubled” from about €200,000 to €380,000 since 2012. This has eroded affordability for first-time buyers, it said. A first-time buyer or a dual-income first-time buyer household getting a 90% loan-
to-mortgage would typically need an income of €98,000 to qualify, the report noted. In all four regions of the Dublin property market there was a marked pick-up in new home prices for first-time buyers relative to existing home prices, it said. The report said the drop in purchases of new homes in Dublin by first-time buyers last year “likely reflects the drop in affordability coming from a cumulative increase in new
homes prices of 90 per cent from 2012 to 2019”. Through this period there has also been an acceleration in new home prices relative to existing home prices. Typical asking prices in the capital are now more than nine times the average salary. In the past an “affordable” home was considered to be three to four times a person’s income. The Central Bank’s mortgage restrictions, which limit people to borrowing 3½ times their
income, reflect this measure of affordability. KBC’s report noted that Dublin experienced the first drop in home sales by households last year since 2011. It said while overall activity in the city’s residential market increased in 2019 this was due largely to a pick-up in purchases by public sector bodies and institutional funds, many of which are now buying property for the private rented sector.
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City centre to get a brand new cinema
Students from sixthof class Jolene Cox, creator the Now We’re Cooking Programme, with at Lady ofLily-Mae, Lourdes, at the launch of Social Entrepreneurs herOur daughter Catholic School in Ireland’sPrimary campaign for applications. Pic: Julien Behal Inchicore at the launch of ESB Science Blast 2020. Pic: Shane O’Neill
A popular hotel group has announced plans to build a fourstar hotel with 200 bedrooms near Croke Park. The Dalata Hotel Group has signed a lease agreement for a Maldron Hotel to be built beside GAA HQ in the next three years to facilitate the hundreds of thousands of sport and music fans who flock to the area each year.
Two charged in credit card scam Two men have been charged over the seizure of 66 cloned credit cards in Dublin. In a huge haul by investigating officers, Gardai seized the fraudulent cards along with documents, re-encoding devices, cocaine, a weighing scales and €2,000 in cash. Gardai received reports from the UK that a group were using card reading devices to clone credit cards in Ireland.
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Liffey cycle lane to open The is to finally get the longawaited Liffey cycle route, with a dedicated path for cyclists for much of Dublin’s north and south quays by August. Traffic lanes will be removed and car parking eliminated along parts of the quays as a result. However, while the cycle lane will be continuous on the north side of the river, the council said it has not been possible to achieve this on all of the south quays, with
the section from O’Connell Bridge to Fishamble Street to be left without a dedicated cycle lane until 2024. The route for the 5km path along the river Liffey in Dublin was finally selected by the National Transport Authority (NTA) last April, seven years since planning for the project began. However, it emerged later last year the route would not be completed until 2024, at the earliest. In response to the delay, cycling campaign-
ers last month held a protest along the river and set up a petition calling for the council to trial a two-way cycle path on the north quays only. The full NTA route - from the Phoenix Park in the west to the Tom Clarke Bridge near the 3 Arena in the east - was expected to cost more than €20m largely due to the engineering work required on the sections of the quays where there is not enough road space for separate lanes for cars, buses and cyclists.
A lot of cinemas have closed down in the last few years but now it appears that Dublin City Centre will get its first new in over two decades. An Bord Pleanála granted permission to Green Reit for a twoscreen cinema in the basement area of the One Molesworth Street in Dublin 2, which also houses the Ivy restaurant. The plan was put on hold last December after an S O’Neill of DET Ltd with a Dun Laoghaire address lodged an appeal to An Bord Pleanála against the Dublin City Council decision to grant permission, according to reports in the Irish Times. The consultants told the appeals board that the appeal was vexatious and had been made “with the sole intention of frustrating and delaying the current development proposal”. Green Reit employed legal firm Arthur Cox to support its case and Arthur Cox told the appeals board that DET Ltd is a non-existent entity. Dublin City Council declared
the objection by DET Limited invalid after the applicants raised concerns over the existence of the company. However, in a fresh twist, the appeals board declared that the appeal was valid after Ms O’Neill sent in a submission in response to the John Spain/ Arthur Cox claims made on behalf of Green Reit. In the letter delivered by courier to the appeals board offices, Ms O’Neill stated: “You will see from my submission, I stated my name S O’Neill on all correspondence and I am happy to attend your offices with my passport to confirm I am a person capable of making a submission.” The appeals board, which had a target date of 14 April to make a decision, has given the green light for the proposal more than a month ahead of schedule. In its ruling, the board ruled that the plan would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or detract from the retail primacy of the area.
Commissioners wish to highlight that there has been a significant increase in the detection of novelty Euro notes,” a statement from the Garda Press Office says.” These notes are often marked as “movie money” or “prop money” and bear a strong resemblance to genuine Euro notes, however they do not contain the security features. According to the statement, Revenue Officers have seized
more than €430,895 worth of notes in recent mail centre detections which excludes notes that have been handed into businesses. “People need to be aware that such notes exist and at busy times, especially late at night, they need to exercise a little care and attention,” Detective Superintendent Michael Cryan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau said. “These notes are easily identifiable if precautionary checks are made. Also people who try to tender such notes as real face prosecution, a possible prison sentence and a conviction, which is for life. “Such convictions have serious ramifications if one wanted to travel, to work in certain sectors and it can affect their credit rating.”
Revenue nab over €430,000 in ‘film cash’ Gardai have warned businesses and locals in Wicklow to be on the lookout for novelty Euro notes often marked as ‘movie money’ or ‘prop money’ which are designed to be used on film sets. A number of reports suggested that the notes are in circulation in the county, with The Enniskerry Inn taking to social media to say they were in the village and for people to “keep their eyes open”. Wicklow is no stranger to the problem with many incidents reported down through the years given Ardmore Studios in based in the county. However, it is not believed the notes currently being passed off are from a production in the county. “An Garda Síochána and the Office of the Revenue
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How switch can cut your mortgage by 10 years
THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is encouraging mortgage house holders in Dublin to consider switchng morggage provider. It advses them to consult its online comparison tools and step-by-step guide, to ensure they are getting the best interest rates on the market. The advice conincides with a report that says many home owners in Dublin could shave ten years off their home repayments by switching mortgages and keeping their repayments at the same level. The average Irish homeowner is needlessly paying around €3,480 in extra mortgage repayments per year by not switching lenders, the doddl mortgage switching index has found. The spread between the highest and lowest interest rates available on the market has now grown to 2.25% or €290 per month in terms of monthly repayments for an average private dwelling house mortgage. This large spread means monthly repayment savings of up to 27% are possible for homeowners who switch their mortgage – a gap that has widened by 6% in 12 months.
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Darkness Into Light to return on May 9 The people of Dublin are being called on to run, jog or walk into the dawn on May 9 for this year’s Darkness Into Light. Registration is now open for this year’s annual fundraiser with walks taking place in: • Cabinteely Athletic Club • Clontarf • Corkagh Park • DCU Campus • Howth-Sutton Lions Club • Malahide Castle • Marlay Park • Phoenix Park • Ringsend • Skerries • Swords River Valley • TU Dublin Grangegorman • Tymon Park • UCD Campus Pieta and Electric Ireland are calling on as many people as possible around the country to join in the global movement to end suicide. The walk not only raises vital funds for Pieta and awareness
Katie O’Connor and Rebecca Angel at the opening of the Botanical Fusion Exhibition by artist Gerard Byrne in his Studio at 15 Chelmsford Road, Ranelagh. Pic: Kieran Harnett
for mental health, it brings people together in a spirit of solidarity and hope. To register now and avail of the discounted early bird rates, visit www.darknessintolight.ie The unique event, which is symbolic of the journey from despair to hope, will begin in darkness at 4.15am as thousands of people walk a 5km route into the light of dawn. Funds raised from Darkness Into Light help keep Pieta’s counselling services free of charge and freely accessible to those in suicidal crisis, people who engage in self-harm, and to those bereaved by suicide. In 2019, a total of €5.4m was raised from Darkness into Light walks with over 200,000 people taking part around the world. Darkness Into Light has grown from a single walk in the Phoenix Park, Dublin with just 400 walkers into a global movement dedicated to raising awareness around suicide and self-harm.
Almost 250,000 people in 24 countries across five continents are expected to come together in the pre-dawn hours to take part, and to spread Pieta’s message of hope around the world. Speaking about Darkness Into Light and the movement of hope, Rachel Murphy, Director of Fundraising at Pieta, said; “We rely on the support of the public to keep our doors open. “Without this support the lifesaving work of Pieta around the country would not be possible. “It gives us tremendous hope to see the incredible solidarity of people across Ireland who walk together towards the dawn. “Darkness Into Light is a community event so, if possible, walk with friends and family on May 9 to show your support. “We are proud to partner with Electric Ireland this year, and every year, since 2013 because together we are stronger”
Please adjust your sets Caroline Spillane, Loanna Veeramalay (age 6) and Gabriella Waibel at the launch of Engineers Week at The Rediscovery Centre, Ballymun. Pic: Julien Behal
Snakes alive! Man bitten by adder
Where’s St Patrick when you need him? A man is in hospital after getting the first venomous bite from a snake in Ireland. The 22-year-old was bitten by his pet puff adder in Dublin recently. The National Reptile Zoo received a call from Connolly Hospital requesting antivenom - which will initially treat the victim. James Hennessy, the director the National Reptile Zoo, told Newstalk that it is the first time they have
received an anti-venom request. “Puff adder venom is pretty nasty,” said Mr Hennessy. “It’s going to start digesting and disintegrating all around the area of the bite, and that will continue up the limb as well. It will then cause massive internal issues as well, if not treated.” Mr Hennessy added that there have been false alarms previously, but to he knowledge, this is “the first recorded venomous snakebite in Ireland”
SAORVIEW frequencies in Wexford are changing on March 4. Many customers won’t notice any difference but some will need to take action to ensure their service continues. A simple rescan of the Saorview box or TV should solve any issues. A small number of customers will need to take further action and should contact Saorview if a channel rescan doesn’t work. The move, which affects many other parts of the country also, follows a decision by the EU. Some of the TV broadcast spectrum that is used by Saorview is being reallocated for other purposes. “Most Saorview customers will experience perfect continuity of service,” said Saorview’s Jim Higgins. “Some customers will need to do a simple channel rescan, while a small number of customers may need to take further action.” If you are unsure whether you are affected or not, go to saorview.ie/changes , call 1890 222 012 / 01 258 3540 or email info@saorview.ie.
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We’ve forgotten how to say hello
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y late wife and I moved from Dublin to our present home about 30 years ago. Although it was not far from the city it seemed very rural. There was a distinct village with a village shop, a pub, a small national school and a church beside it. The village was surrounded by real fields, some of which contained real cows. Few of the roads had lights and none had footpaths. It was a friendly place. I was particularly struck by the way strangers (soon to become neighbours) would greet me when I was out walking. If I was with children they might stop to joke with them and ask their names. If I had brought a dog along, they might pat it and inquire about the breed. At very least they would smile and say hello; wave if they were on the other side of the road. Dublin has grown hugely in those 30 years and has swallowed my village which is now, really, just a somewhat distant suburb of the city.
Michael Wolsey Most of the fields have gone to housing and there is nothing as wild as a cow to be seen in the few that remain. There are now two primary schools - the old one, greatly extended, and a shiny new one just up the road. Wonder of wonders, we even have a secondary school. The church is still there and I see that, despite the vast increase in population, it now has just one Mass on Sunday mornings, when it used to have three. Real locals hate the changes but I am a city boy at heart and I quite approve of most of them. The old village shop was open all hours but it didn’t have much to sell. Today there is a
Susan O’Neill, John Paul Prior, Declan Sharkey, and and Therese O’Leary at the announcement of the 2019 Local Enterprise Office figures. Pic: Julien Behal good supermarket, a smaller food shop, a wine and cheese specialist and a small bakery. The old pub was fine if you were happy with one of its three beers and a ham and cheese sandwich, when the patron felt in the mood to make one. Today there are several cafés and coffee shops and a number of
restaurants, including Chinese, Italian and a Spanish tapas bar. The city has moved out to meet us but if you want to get into the centre of Dublin it is easy. Commuters will take issue with me here, and there can be no doubt that peak-time trains and buses are horribly crowded and unpleasant. But
they are frequent and turn up when expected - more or less. Thirty years ago it was a bit like the West Clare Railway as observed by Percy French: Perhaps it comes in two hours Perhaps it breaks down on the way If it does, says the guard, be the
powers We’re here for the rest of the day So ... better shops, better schools, better entertainment, decent public transport and a motorway link to the city. What’s not to like? Just this: people have forgotten how to say hello. The roads have become streets and they all have lights and footpaths. But the people who pass along them keep their heads down, sometimes looking at a phone as they walk. Often they will be jogging. Or they may be listening to music through earphones and so can’t hear or return a greeting. When I do catch someone’s eye and smile I am often met with a blank stare or they turn away, almost embarrassed, as if it might be dangerous to make eye contact. Born-and-bred locals and ancient outsiders of my vintage still observe the old niceties. But we are, quire literally, a dying breed. This change is a matter more of style than substance. Suburban Ireland is still a friendly place but, sadly, its residents no longer show it.
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Elizabeth O’Leary and Martin O’Leary at the premiere of Innocent Boy at the Lighthouse Cinema. Pic: Brian McEvoy
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Early emerging Bombus terrestris (Photo Justin Ivory)
Bumblebees are probably the most important of our pollinators and their numbers in Ireland have plummeted by 14% in just 7 years. One third of our 21 species are in serious trouble. In general bumblebee queens come out of hibernation in February and March and need nectar from flowering plants for food to energise themselves enough to start new colonies. The problem is there just aren’t enough flowers early in the season. Hunger is killing our bumblebees. They are literally starving to death. Our obsession with tidying up nature means that our grass and parkland areas are devoid of dandelions and other early essential wildflowers. Climate change is adding additional challenges. Bees react to temperature, and as winters get milder they are coming out of hibernation earlier. On the other hand, plants flower when light levels increase i.e. when the days get longer. So, early emerging bees are finding little or no flowers to feed on.
Blackthorn coming into flower now. Important food source for bumblebees. (Photo Justin Ivory)
Queens of one bumblebee species in particular, Bombus terrestris (Bufftailed bumblebee) are now establishing nests in late autumn and maintaining them through the winter and not hibernating at all. Studies in the UK have found that these non-hibernating bumblebees are relying on mass flowering exotic garden species such as Mahonia, Lonicera fragrantissima (Winter Honeysuckle), Hebe spp., winter-flowering Erica, Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter Jasmine) and Helleborus spp. These plants flower at their peak during winter, providing bumblebees with an abundance of nectar to develop their colonies. As we reach the end of winter and enter early spring, early-flowering species such as Lesser Celandines, Blackthorn and Dandelions are beginning to appear. It is vital that we not only increase the numbers of early-flowering species but that we leave them be as they appear.
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Jihad Jane (15A) Running Time: 1hr 34min
The Sleeper Lies is a mystery thriller by Andrea Mara, author of the Irish Book Award shortlisted One Click. Set in Wicklow, the story is about Marianne, who wakes one morning to find footprints trailing across her snow-covered garden. Marianne’s nearest neighbour lives a mile away, and she has no idea who has been creeping around outside her house at night. Is it somehow linked to her interest in true crime? Or perhaps to her mother’s unexplained death, twenty years earlier? Or maybe the answer lies closer to home. In the end, 24 days is all it takes for everything to come crashing down.
New Series: Episode 1 - Travel show pairing up celebrities and sending them off to far-flung destinations for a light-hearted adventure of discovery, culture and fun. But while one enjoys a luxury break, the other is forced to travel economy all the way, including cheap hotels and food. First up are Fair City stars George McMahon and Nyree Yergainharsian, who don’t know their destination until they arrive at the airport.
In March 2010, two American women, including one who named herself ‘Jihad Jane’, were arrested in a number of high-profile arrests in Waterford, Ireland, which were trumpeted by the US attorney’s office as ‘the new face of terrorism’. Facing huge jail sentences, the two women pleaded guilty but now for the first time ever, with unprecedented access, JIHAD JANE tells the story of the most absurd terror cell ever to come together. The film is about the Internet and the online world and the damaged people who made plans to murder a Swedish cartoonist.
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AriesFollow your heart. Wait for better conditions to advance a personal project. Notice a way around a barrier. Make repairs and upgrades. TaurusRest and wait for developments before making your move. Consider potential barriers and plan alternative routes. GeminiDon’t get frustrated by a team challenge. An obstacle blocks progress. Proceed with caution. Avoid extra expense or hassle. CancerReaffirm commitments and connections. Weigh the pros and cons of a strategic decision. Build bridges for rising influence. LeoConsider potential problems with the itinerary. Monitor traffic and conditions. Adjust your route as you go. Adapt to breaking news.
LEWIS CAPALDI
Sunday 8th March - Monday 9th March 6.30pm 3Arena, N Wall Quay, Northside. €37.35+ Lewis Capaldi – UK & Ireland headline arena tour, with an Irish date in Dublin’s 3Arena. The announcement came ahead of the release of his eagerly-awaited debut album Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent which features his Number 1 platinum-selling single Someone You Loved, the biggest UK single of the year so far, and one of the longest running #1 singles of the past 25 years. Lewis has also announced a special and unique new fan initiative LIVELIVE. Born from personal and fan experiences, the initiative has been set up for those who experience anxiety or emotional difficulties and have concerns about attending the shows.
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RHOD GILBERT Thursday 12th March 7.00pm Price:€31+ The Olympia Theatre, 72 Dame St, Temple Bar,
ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL Dublin, Friday 13th March - Tuesday 17th March
Following a sold-out Dublin date last March, multi-award-winning comedian Rhod Gilbert returns due to public demand, with his show The Book Of John. As one of the UK’s leading stand-up comedy talents, he has enjoyed many successful years as a star of television and radio. A lot has happened to Rhod in the six years since he last toured. Almost all of it s**t. And just when he thought he’d hit rock bottom, he met a bloke… called John. This show sees Rhod as funny as ever, but like never before. The Book of John is raw, personal and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense.
One of the world’s biggest cultural celebrations, St Patrick’s Festival returns to Dublin this March 13–17, 2020. Running over five great days and nights, the Festival is a vibrant and dynamic showcase of Ireland’s rich culture and heritage, both traditional and contemporary. Principally funded by Fáilte Ireland, Dublin City Council and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the packed 2020 programme will offer hundreds of events throughout Dublin from music, performance, art, spoken word and literature to tours, trails, food events, family fun and much more.
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VirgoDon’t let an unexpected expense throw you off your stride. Keep your momentum. Recharge patiently. LibraYou and your partner can navigate an obstacle. Check internal gauges. Work through changes together. Abandon a worn-out perspective. ScorpioYour health and physical energy benefit from deep rest, regular routines and good food. Mitigate the effects of a disruption. SagittariusA romantic challenge takes a new twist. Stay graceful under pressure. Maintain a mystery. Stifle rebellious tendencies. Keep your cool despite rising heat. CapricornHome could get chaotic. Make repairs or improvements to handle a blockage. Planning pays off.
WILLIAM SHATNER – LIVE ON STAGE KEITH BARRY – INSANITY Tuesday 10th March 7.30pm Price:€50.20 | €61.85 Thursday 5th - Saturday 7th March 7.00pm Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin Price:€34+ Olympia Theatre, Dame Street
WATT Wednesday 4th - Saturday 7th March 8.00pm Price:€24 | €27 Marine Rd, Dún Laoghaire,
Set phasers to stun and beam yourself to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for an unforgettable night with the one and only William Shatner. Audiences will enjoy a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on the big screen, followed by a live conversation with the one and only Captain James T. Kirk. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available which include premium seating and a photo opportunity. Shatner will be sharing fascinating stories from portraying the original Captain Kirk in the Star Trek television series .
This smash-hit production returns to Pavilion Theatre after a sold-out run in April 2019! A wide-eyed stranger alights from a country train. The destination: Mr Knott’s house. The mission: to serve. Samuel Beckett’s wit and wisdom combine in the story of a nomadic manservant in the house of his unseen master. Written as a novel while Beckett waited in the south of France for the Second World War to end, Watt comes to the stage in a one-man production of sparkling humour and heartstirring poignancy.
Keith Barry’s most daring and audacious show to date featuring crazy and insane mindreading, escapology and magic experiments designed to shock, amuse and amaze blurring the lines between sanity and insanity. Insanity will push boundaries, and astonish even the most sceptical audience members. Keith has been blazing a trail across the globe for many years. His mind-blowing skills have been showcased in over forty international television shows, with his series Hypnotize Me currently airing on the CW network in the US.
AquariusDon’t make assumptions. Do the homework and reassess the situation. Take time to clarify misunderstandings or crossed wires. PiscesStay in communication to navigate a financial challenge. Profitable efforts benefit from clarification. Stick to simple measures. Don’t overextend. Stay in action.
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Covid-19 vaccine a long way away
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obody knows how bad things are going to get with the COVID-19 novel coronavirus (novel meaning it has never been identified in humans before) and this uncertainty is something that will affect everybody on the planet. Even if few of us actually end up getting the virus we will all be affected too by the economic downturn (or at least reduced growth) that will inevitably follow in the wake of the outbreak. The one thing we can say with certainty is that if we don’t act sensibly, co-operate with the advice we are given and think of others as well as ourselves, then things will end up being much worse than they need be. This is a battle we are in, and we are all in it together, the entire human race. The experts are working at an unprecedented speed in their efforts to come up with a vaccine. CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations are talking about
Mount Sackville Secondary school Genevieve McDonnell, Yvonne Farrell and Eimear Barrett who took part in the Model Council of the European Union in Dublin Castle
having a vaccine ready for clinical trials within months, rather than the years it usually takes. Developing a vaccine at
breakneck speed will still be of no immediate use in the face of a fast-emerging epidemic. A vaccine becoming available to the public within 12 months is
the best that can be hoped for. In this regard the COVID-19 situation has parallels with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa six years ago; the vaccine that
came out of that did though save the lives of many people when there was a subsequent outbreak of Ebola in Congo. Working as a scientist in the
pharma industry myself, I am used to an environment where new drugs can take more than a decade to come to market from initial discovery. Getting a vaccine to the shelf within a year would be a phenomenal achievement, albeit one that will be of no use to those that will catch the virus in the interim. Traditional methods for developing vaccines have revolved around training the immune system to recognise the pathogen and produce antibodies against it. A quicker route this time will probably involve injecting genetic material into cells to produce a protein identical to those from the virus (the protein associated with a new virus is easily tolerated by our bodies once our immune systems are trained or tricked into recognising it). In the meantime all we can do is follow the advice and mind each other. This will especially be the case if anyone we know has to self-isolate. 14 days is a long period of time to be on your own. - Brian Quigley
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