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YOUR GUIDE TO THE CRYSTAL COAST EXPERIENCE
A CRYSTAL COAST EXPERIENCE Take A Kid Fishing with The Captain Stacy
SUPPLY & DEMAND THINGS TO DO 5 WINTER HOME STAGING TIPS COASTAL FLAVOR Simple Oven-Baked Sea Bass
VACATION FEATURE Soundside 217+ The Top 3 Reasons To Vacation There
VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 1 • JANUARY, 2017–FEBRUARY 2017
crystal coast experience
TAKING A KID FISHING WITH THE CREW OF THE CAPTAIN STACY. Once a year, the crew at Realty World First Coast Realty teams up with the Take A Kid Fishing Foundation to help bring a new outlook on life to children who otherwise may never get to experience the beauty of the Crystal Coast.
Every year, rambunctious groups of children are given a chance to experience fishing along the beautiful waters of the Crystal Coast. For many of these children, getting to the beach is a once in a lifetime opportunity. These children come from all walks of life accross the state. For many, a day spent at the beach is like a holiday, but the same could be said for all involved.
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The Lookout - A Guide To The Crystal Coast Experience || January–February 2017
Along with volunteers, local businesses take part and come together on this day: The NC Aquarium at PKS, the Beaufort Pier, The Bogue Inlet Pier, The Crystal Coast Lady, The Nancy Lee, The Carolina Princess, The Beaufort Pirate Ship, - all in hopes of creating a one-of-a-kind memory for North Carolina children.
WRITTEN & EXPERIENCED BY // Christine Chadwick PHOTOGRAPHY BY // Christine Chadwick
We were lucky enough to spend our day with the experienced team at the Capt’n Stacy Fishing Center, in Atlantic Beach, NC. Many volunteers gathered at the entrance of the dock to greet the children, hand out hats and wristbands, and instruct them on where to go. The children boarded the boat, and for some, this was a first. The sides of the boat were lined with rod holders, anxiously awaiting the first tug of the line and whistle of the spinning
reel. The kids sat patiently as the captain gave instructions for the day and what is to be expected. The chaperones, many of whom were just like these kids not too long ago, were donned with smiles. As we departed the dock, the smell of diesel filled the air. The sun sat on the horizon, beautifully lighting the landscape. To our West, we were greeted by the Atlantic Beach bridge, but we were headed East, toward the Beaufort Inlet.
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Of all the children on the boat, there were two young boys strapped with cameras making their way around the bow of the boat, documenting their friends and the day. Heading through the inlet was a bit rough, and the rolling waves didn’t agree with a few kids. Some of the seasick made their way inside, to the galley, while those who remained outside were privy to passing
by the Cape Lookout National Seashore and the iconic lighthouse. The warm air in the morning light portrayed the lighthouse in a grayish haze. As stories of who would catch the biggest fish, and JAWS began to make their way around the boat, you could feel the excitement building. The mates began making their rounds, lining up the rods and ensuring that each hook had fresh bait, which could have either been squid or fish. The boat rose and fell with the waves, and, like butterflies, schools of flying fish could be seen skirting along the water spray, then ducking effortlessly back into the ocean. Within an hour or so, we found ourselves atop a school of fish. With the captain's orders, the horn blew and the children swiftly manned their fishing rods. There was so much excitement and anxiousness in the air you could cut it with a filet knife. With a click of the release the lines were spinning and the game was on.
Two of the mates showcasing a beautiful Spanish Mackerel
The Captain Stacy Fishing Center is located at 416 Atlantic Beach Causeway and includes a gift shop. They have been in business since 1960 and in this particular location since 1986, bringing fisherman to Atlantic Beach year after year.
The Captain Stacy IV, sits and waits for the next round of fisherman to board. This boat was built by Captain Sonny Davis and is one of the headboats that The Captain Stacy Fishing Center uses.
"Bob Hodges was the founder of Take A Kid Fishing and he approached us about the idea. So all the boats, you know, donate either their time or donate a very, very, very reduced rate, just enough to cover the fuel cost and the help. We were the first boat that the foundation started with. Captain Maurice Davis, my brother, was the first one to take kids out on one of our boats after he made arrangements with my dad, Captain Sonny Davis, who owns the company. The second year they had to use the second one of our boats, then the event blew up from there and now they use almost every head boat in the area." said Loretta Davis Alcrey, manager of the Captain Stacy business, and daughter of Sonny Davis. "There were a lot of little kids that wrote Maurice letters throughout the years." Lorretta shared. "I can remember one little boy writing a letter to Maurice thanking him for his hat. He’d never had a hat of his own, and never been out on a boat, it was just such a nice letter from this little boy." Framed article on Maurice Davis Courtesy of The Daily News
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To learn more about the Captain Stacy Fishing Center, or to book your next fishing trip, visit them at captstacy.com
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Once the lines are in, the kids wait with aniticipation for what they may catch.
Within minutes, there were shouts from across the boat, “I got one!”, “I got two!” and “There’s something big down there!”. Volunteers methodically made their way through the canopy of fishing lines to help bring the fish to the boat. Black sea bass, pinfish, flounder, triggerfish, hogfish, spanish mackerel, amberjack, sharks and even a remora were some of the amazing creatures pulled in. At times, there were even two fish hooked on the same line. The ones that could be kept, were put into a white bucket full of ice, allowing the kids to get a better look. Of course, no fishing trip is complete without encouraging the kids that before letting the fish go, you have to give them a farewell kiss. Inevitably, there was some backlash on that request, but some were brave enough to give it a try.
Within minutes, there were shouts from accross the boat - "I got one!", "There's a big one down there!". The sun left a warm glow on our faces and the ocean provided us with a refreshing cool breeze. After lunch had been served and fish were caught, the horn blew one last time as a signal to set down the fishing rods and find a comfortable place to relax for the return trip home.
Enjoying the view as the boat heads out.
Little did the kids know, the ride wasn't over yet. Coming back, the boat was heading into the swell, as the boat rode out the crest of the wave, it fell through the trough allowing a rush of saltwater to spray over the bow of the boat. It was as much fun as a roller coaster ride. The kids were throwing their hands in the air and shouting as the water sprayed over their heads, completely soaking them from head to toe. Laughing and downright drenched, the kids made their way to their seats. The rods sat quietly in their holders, and the reels, painted with rust, reflected the same fulfilling exhaustion that everyone felt. Riding through the inlet, the mates, once again, began their rounds along the deck of the boat, hosing off the all the remnants of the day, cleaning up unused bait or fish scales, and setting up for the next round of fisherman. We're always looking for new experiences to enjoy and share around the Crystal Coast. If you have a story you want to share, or if you want us to write something up, simply email us at Marketing@RealtyWorldFirstCoast.
Christine Chadwick is Marketing Director at Realty World - First Coast Realty and overall Experiencer of the Coast. To learn more about the Take A Kid Fishing Foundation and how you can help, visit: takf.org
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Supply DEMAND Supply & Demand Town Breakdown
AS OF JANUARY 1, 2017 - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES BEAUFORT
ATLANTIC BEACH
# Active Listings
111
# Active Listings
46
# Sold Last 12 Months
124
# Sold Last 12 Months
56
# Months Supply
10.7
# Months Supply
9.8
# Months Supply September 2015
12.5
# Months Supply September 2015
14.5
MOREHEAD CITY
PINE KNOLL SHORES
# Active Listings
131
# Active Listings
42
# Sold Last 12 Months
202
# Sold Last 12 Months
53
# Months Supply
7.7
# Months Supply
9.5
# Months Supply September 2015
9.5
# Months Supply September 2015
10.4
NEWPORT
EMERALD ISLE
# Active Listings
139
# Active Listings
103
# Sold Last 12 Months
211
# Sold Last 12 Months
166
# Months Supply
7.9
# Months Supply
7.4
# Months Supply September 2015
14.7
# Months Supply September 2015
10.4
CAPE CARTERET # Active Listings
27
# Sold Last 12 Months
83
# Months Supply
3.9
# Months Supply September 2015
14.2
Each major city except for Beaufort continues to have significantly less than a year supply of single-family homes listed for sale. Beaufort has improved again and is now below a 12 month supply for the second consectutive month. Cape Carteret remains well below a 6 month supply at just 3.9 months. The number of active listings in Morehead City was down to 131 and it now has just a 7.7 month supply. In Morehead City, for single-family homes with 1,200– 2,000 sq. ft., 102 had sold in the previous 12 months while just 42 were active/active contigent. This amounts to just a 4.9 month supply of those homes. Emerald Isle had a 7.4 month supply of single-family homes. Atlantic Beach and Pine Knoll Shores each had around a 9–10 month supply.
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Supply DEMAND Supply & Demand Town Breakdown
AS OF JANUARY 1, 2017 - BEACH CONDOMINIUMS SALTER PATH/INDIAN BEACH
ATLANTIC BEACH # Active Listings
76
# Active Listings
40
# Sold Last 12 Months
89
# Sold Last 12 Months
43 11
# Months Supply
10.2
# Months Supply
# Months Supply July 2015
17.8
# Months Supply July 2015
12.9
EMERALD ISLE
PINE KNOLL SHORES # Active Listings
39
# Active Listings
47
# Sold Last 12 Months
31
# Sold Last 12 Months
46
# Months Supply
15
# Months Supply
12.2
# Months Supply July 2015
20
# Months Supply July 2015
14.7
June 1: Of the 259 beach condominiums listed for sale, 21 (8%) were under contract. July 1: Of the 261 beach condominiums listed for sale, 24 (13%) were under contract. August 1: Of the 257 beach condominiums listed for sale, 33 (13%) were under contract. September 1: Of the 267 beach condominiums listed for sale, 33 (12%) were under contract. October 1: Of the 249 beach condominiums listed for sale, 31 (12%) were under contract. November 1: Of the 243 beach condominiums listed for sale, 22 (11%) were under contract. December 1: Of the 239 beach condominiums listed for sale, 28 (8%) were under contract. January 1: Of the 198 beach condominiums listed for sale, 29 (15%) were under contract.
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THINGS TO DO ALONG THE CRYSTAL COAST
JANUARY 6th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-off January 20, 6pm–8pm 315 Front Street, Beaufort (252) 728-7317 Four volunteer guest clam chowder cooks will compete at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. Tickets go on sale December 11. They are available at the Museum Store or online at museumfriends.org. $35 Non-Members and $30 Friends Members. 252.728.7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. ncmaritimemuseums.com _____________________________________________ Red Clay Ramblers @ CCC’s Joslyn Hall January 21, 7:30pm–9:30pm 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City (252) 728-1500 Red Clay Ramblers at Carteret Community College’s Joslyn Hall. coresound.com _____________________________________________
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Escoffier Chef Dinner Series January 24 1901 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach (252) 222-6056 January 24 – Chef Floyd Olmstead Four dinner package – $200/person Individual dinners – $60/person All dinners will take place at the Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach. cccfoundation.org/escoffier-dinner-series.html _____________________________________________ International Film Series January 26–April 6 1901 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach (252) 222-6056 Four new films from four new countries. Dinner catered by Floyd’s 1921 and inspired by the featured movie’s country. After dinner stroll over to Joslyn Hall for popcorn and the movie! Dinners: 6 p.m. $35/person (dinner and one drink ticket) Cash bar available. ccfoundation.org/international-film-series.html _____________________________________________
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Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course January 28, 9am–4:30pm 315 Front Street, Beaufort (252) 728-7317 In this two-day hands-on course, students will explore the art of boat building from start to finish. Course fee: $135. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. All courses are limited in size. Advance registration required. ncmaritimemuseums.com _____________________________________________ Brown Bag Gam: North Carolina Dolphins January 20, 12pm–1pm 315 Front Street, Beaufort (252) 728-7317 Join Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster for an informal discussion about the biology, behavior, and conservation issues affecting the North Carolina Dolphins. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum. ncmaritimemuseums.com _____________________________________________ FEBRUARY Tea with Wonka | An Afternoon of Tea-Time Wonder February 4, 11am–1pm & 2:30pm–4:30pm 1012 Arendell Street, Morehead City (252) 240-2800 Tea with Willie Wonka, an afternoon of Tea-Time Wonder! The Infusion Cafe will present a whimsical formal tea event hosted by none other than Willie Wonka. “Mr. Willie Wonka is the most amazing, the most fantastic, the most extraordinary chocolate maker the world has ever seen!” So you can expect this to be a most amazing, most fantastic and most extraordinary afternoon! Seating is limited. Tickets required. Call 252-240-2800 for more information and to gaurantee your seats. _____________________________________________
Merry Time for Tots: Hatteras Jack February 8, 10am–11am 315 Front Street, Beaufort (252) 728-7317 Preschoolers and their caregivers will hear the legend of the albino dolphin “Hatteras Jack” and learn more about the dolphins that frequent the North Carolina coast. This class will include a craft, story and game to practice following directions, review their colors and learn about themselves as they learn about dolphins. Ages 2-5. Free. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. 252-728-7317. Program by School & Group Coordinator Christine Brin. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. ncmaritimemuseums.com _____________________________________________ Brown Bag Gam: Love at Sea February 10, 12pm–1pm 315 Front Street, Beaufort 252-728-7317 During this program Christine Brin, Museum Educator, will be sharing some memorable stories of Love at Sea to celebrate Valentine’s Day. These stories will include the legend that inspired the 1972 hit song “Brandi” and the tragic love stories of two special couples resting in Beaufort’s Old Burying Ground. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum. ncmaritimemuseums.com _____________________________________________ Down East Folk Arts Society Concert – Little Windows February 11, 6:30pm Doors Open; 7:30pm Show Begins 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City (252) 646-4657 Location: Joslyn Hall, Carteret Community College, Morehead City In Concert: Little Windows “Pretty Saro” General admission $16, Active duty military and Down East Folk Arts Society Members $13, Full-Time Students $10. To reserve tickets, please call or text (252) 646-4657 or send email to folkartsenc@gmail.com. Visit the Down East Folk Arts Society website for detailed information on performersdowneastfolkarts.org _____________________________________________
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The Heart of the Sea February 14, 7pm
International Film Series Winter 2017
315 Front Street, Beaufort (252) 728-7317
3505 Arendell Street Morehead City (252) 222-6056
Come for a Valentine’s Day presentation about our beloved whale Echo (the 33.5-foot long sperm whale skeleton at the Museum) and his heart. Learn about putting together his skeleton and preserving his heart. This presentation covers the story of Bonehenge, a massive volunteer effort that culminated with the skeletal display of a sperm whale and its heart. You will have the opportunity to touch and photograph the heart. Free Admission. No advance registration required. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. ncmaritimemuseums.com _____________________________________________
We are back at it this year with four new films from four new countries. Join us for a wonderful dinner catered by Floyd’s 1921 and inspired by the featured movie’s country. After dinner stroll over to Joslyn Hall for popcorn and the movie!
Horszowski Piano Trio February 18, 8pm 1008 Arendell Street Morehead City (252) 247-7533 Concert time and Venue: 8 PM, the History Museum of Carteret County (formerly the History Place), 1008 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC americanmusicfestival.org _____________________________________________
Dinners: 6 p.m. – Enjoy cuisine that reflects the culture of the evening’s movie. $35/person (dinner and one drink ticket) Cash bar available. cccfoundation.org _____________________________________________ Winter Taste of Core Sound | Honoring the Decoy Carvers Guild February 24, 6pm–7pm 785 Island Road, Harkers Island (252) 728-1500 ext. 21 The evening celebrates traditional Down East home cooking with a full local seafood dinner & wonderful atmosphere in high style complete with music and entertainment. Make your reservations today!
Brown Bag Gam: Historic Oyster Fishery of NC February 22, 12pm–1pm
Tickets: For members: $75 individual | $100 couple for members. Non-members: $100 individual | $125 couple (price includes an annual membership)
315 Front Street, Beaufort 252-728-7317
Seating is limited. coresound.com _____________________________________________
Unlock the mystery of this amazing bi-valve. Participants will learn about the importance of the oyster, the history of harvesting them in North Carolina and what researchers and conservationists are doing today with Crassostrea virginica, the Eastern Oyster. Free Admission. No advance registration. Walk-ins welcome. North Carolina Maritime Museum. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com _____________________________________________
Introduction to Wooden Boat Building Course
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February 25, 9am – 4:30pm 315 Front Street, Beaufort (252) 728-7317 In this two-day hands-on course, students will explore the art of boat building from start to finish. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skill to choose a design and style of boat to build on their own and the confidence to take on the job. Course fee: $135. Minimum age: 16 yrs. old. All courses are limited in size. Advance registration required. ncmaritimemuseums.com _____________________________________________
La Mystique Masquerade | Festival Fantastic! February 25, 7pm–10pm 1012 Arendell Street, Morehead City (252) 240-2800 You are invited to join our cast of performers- vocalists extraordinaire-here to astound and entertain you… at The Infusion Cafe this February for our fourth annual FESTIVAL FANTASTIC and LA MYSTIQUE MASQURADE! Call 252-240-2800 for seating and ticket information. _____________________________________________ Escoffier Chef Dinner Series Winter 2017 1901 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach (252) 222-6056 Enjoy a four-course meal prepared by Culinary Students and top local chefs. Get a ticket for an individual dinner, or the whole series but act fast because they always sell out! February 28 – Chef Charles Park Four dinner package – $200/person Individual dinners – $60/person All dinners will take place at the Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach. cccfoundation.org _____________________________________________
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5 Winter Home-Staging Tips Via iHouseWeb.com
Home staging in winter may require a bit more creativity than at other times of year. After all, daylight is noticeably shorter, homes are more often shown after dark or on dark days, and even in warm climes it tends to be chilly.
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THINK OUTSIDE IN
Planning your staging from the outside in is even more important in winter than the rest of the year, particularly in areas where there is snow and ice. You want to check out all the approaches to the home for both visual appeal and ease and safety of access. It may make sense to add potted plants and flowers in winter to brighten things up. There are colorful and hardy plants available in winter – check with your local plant nursery for suggestions. Consider adding an outdoor light or two to brighten things up, and to make walking around the outside of the home safer. 2 WARM AND COMFORTABLE IS THE FEELING YOU WANT While cooling breezes are a seller in the heat of summer, they can doom a sale in the colder seasons. You want buyers to have a sense they will be warm and comfortable in the home. Keeping heating on can be more than worth the expense – this is particularly true for the absentee owner. Remind the owner that people are unlikely to buy a home where they feel physically cold. If the home has a fireplace, it can really help to have it burning when you’re showing the home and for open houses. Instant logs work well in this situation. 3 LIGHT IS SUPER IMPORTANT Making sure the home is light and bright is important. Remember, you have shorter daylight hours and the angle of the winter sun may be such that the home feels dark. Open drapes and curtains throughout the house. Add lights where you need to so the home feels bright. Adding an uplight here and there, or an extra lamp or two can make all the difference in how warm and welcoming the home feels.
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4 DECORATE WITH SENSITIVITY Holiday decorations are fine and can even help sell a home provided they add warmth, elegance and don’t overwhelm. This is NOT the time for the owner to try and win the neighborhood ‘best holiday lights’ contest! While it’s important for sellers who are still living in their home to honor their own traditions, they can do so with an eye toward sensitivity, recognizing that various faiths express the holidays differently. Loudly laughing Santas, huge manger scenes, and other large and/or noisy symbols are better scaled down or not used at all. Help your owner understand the balance they need to strike. 5
ADD WARM COLORS
If the home is painted in a cool palette, you can do a great deal to warm the look by adding warm colors. Throws, throw pillows and table clothes and runner in warm colors are an inexpensive ways to change a cool looking home to a warm looking home. Flowers, provided they are fresh, always add charm and warmth to a home, particularly in winter.
Coastal Flavor
Simple Oven-Baked Sea Bass Compliments of Food.com
INGREDIENTS
1 lb sea bass (cleaned and scaled) 3 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon italian seasoning or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves 2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 lemon wedges 1⁄3 cup white wine vinegar (optional) or 1⁄3 cup white wine (optional)
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450F°. In a cup, mix garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place fish in a shallow glass or ceramic baking dish. Rub fish with oil mixture. (Optional) Pour wine over fish.
then sprinkle with parsley or Italian seasoning and continue to bake for 5 more minutes (or until the thickest part of the fish flakes easily). Drizzle remaining pan juices over fish and garnish with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Bake fish, uncovered, for 15 minutes;
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Soundside vacation feature
217
The perfect beach retreat.
Natural light enhance the cool coastal themed living area. Perfect for families with room to spare. 14 The Lookout - A Guide To The Crystal Coast Experience || January–February 2017
WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY // Christine Chadwick
Sit Back, and Let The Sun Shine In. You want to relax, kick your feet up and do nothing but stare at a vast shoreline for days on end. However, looking for the right vacation home can be daunting. You want a place that can fit the whole family, a place where you get to enjoy all the aspects of a beautiful beach with all of the extras. Perhaps a calming coastal pallete is just what you need to help you unwind? Let Soundside 217 take you there. This spacious 4 story, 6 bedroom, 4-1/2 bath soundside home is just the ticket. Not only does it fit the whole family plus some, it comes with all the neighborhood perks. Enjoy a nice day poolside with the kids or take a stroll down the private pier, extending into Bogue Sound, and relax under the gazebo. The house itself is nothing short of perfect. On the main floor, enjoy gourmet meals with the fully-stocked kitchen while listening to your favorite movie in full surround sound in the adjoining living room. Prefer dinner outside? No worries. Soundside 217 offers screened-in and open porches so you can grab your favorite cocktail and relax. Sounds like the perfect soundside retreat, but how do we get to the beach? Well, that's easy. Just hop on the Cottages At Bay Ridge neighborhood trolley. Get dropped off and picked up at the beach, with no need to worry about parking.
Top 3 Reasons to Vacation in Soundside 217 The private, neighborhood walkway that leads out to spectacular views of Bogue Sound.
1. EASY BEACH ACCESS.
2. BEING POOLSIDE.
3. SPACE
The Cottages At Bay Ridge Trolley takes you to and from the beach.
Quiet nieghborhood pool, just steps from the front door.
6 beds & 4-1/2 bathrooms to accomodate any family.
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