Tales From The Krip!

Hey Krip! I hope the remediation goes quickly so you can get back to the "real" grow back in action. :yummy:
 
AngryBird said:
HI
Interesting clone :) From the top?
Didn't think it could grow roots from top clones :)
Good job!!
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Yes my baby grew great
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So much to learn...so many journals to follow.
 
AngryBird said:
HI
Interesting clone :) From the top?
Didn't think it could grow roots from top clones :)
Good job!!
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Lilred said:
Please do post the procedures. As I am new and following u it would be great to see ur procedure

So much to learn...so many journals to follow.
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You can essentially root cuttings from anywhere on the plant. In general, the lower branches are closer to the roots so have more rooting auxins and should root easier, but I rarely have any issues cloning from just about anywhere.

You do NOT want to root your cuttings the way I rooted that top. I actually used STG cubes because they were easy to get to at-the-time and I have a lot of experience with STG, now. In my first journal, I actually swore OFF of STG because I killed so many seedlings & cuttings with them! :)

I highly recommend the Rapid Rooter plugs, especially for beginners, but they are still my preferred method of cloning.

The actual process is the same...

Just take a cutting directly above an existing node. I'd recommend a 4"-6" cutting but have gotten cuttings somewhere in the 2" range to root and larger ones will work, too.

As soon as I clip the cutting, I put it in a glass of water. The tendency is to want to rush the process, but as long as your cuttings are soaking and not in direct sun or wind, you'll typically have plenty of time to work with.

I ream out the hole in a Rapid Rooter cube with the end of a small bamboo skewer, but a small screwdriver, toothpick, etc. will work.

I try to "peel" off the lower fan leaves so it takes a small strip of the outer stem with it. Then, I re-cut the bottom of the cutting on a 45* angle and dip in some rooting powder or gel and put it in the cube.

Tip: When I grasp the cutting to place in the cube, the first thing I do is place the spot where my fingers are grasping against the top-side of the cube. This allows me to see how far into the cube the stem will be going once I insert it. If need be, I adjust where I'm gripping the stem and then insert into the cube all the way down to that point where my fingers touch the cube.

Once inserted in the cube, I'll trim the larger fan leaves, and sometimes all the fan leaves if the new ones are big enough to warrant it, to minimize transpiration while they're putting out roots.

Then, I give the cube a good misting (NOTE: Mist the cube and NOT the cutting! ;) ) and put it under a humidity dome with 100% humidity for 3-4 days. After that time, I'll open the dome to let some fresh air in, but the cube usually will NOT need to be re-wet.

After about 5-6 days, I'll start checking the bottoms of the cube for roots and also start opening vents in the humidity dome.

Usually, I'll see roots in about 1-2 weeks, depending on the strain.
 
drcannabi said:
Awesome clone write up Krip! Very easy to understand and spot on. Do you check PH? Where do you aim for? :thanks:
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Thanks, Brother! :thankyou:

The Rapid Rooters and STG cubes are inert and do not need to PH adjusted so I do NOT start PH adjusting for a few weeks. If using Rockwool, I'll soak the cube in a PH solution to try to get to 5.5 but still won't starting PH'ing the nutes for a few weeks.

The clones don't have roots to uptake the nutes yet and it takes time to get locked out, so PH really isn't needed until they start putting out roots.

When I do PH, I usually aim for about 5.5 - 5.8 knowing my PH, in hydro, will drift up over time. When it gets to 6.0 or higher, I'll PH it back down, although, usually I won't need to re-adjust once some roots are in the res.

I hope that helps! ;)
 
Mr. Krip said:
Thanks, Brother! :thankyou:

The Rapid Rooters and STG cubes are inert and do not need to PH adjusted so I do NOT start PH adjusting for a few weeks. If using Rockwool, I'll soak the cube in a PH solution to try to get to 5.5 but still won't starting PH'ing the nutes for a few weeks.

The clones don't have roots to uptake the nutes yet and it takes time to get locked out, so PH really isn't needed until they start putting out roots.

When I do PH, I usually aim for about 5.5 - 5.8 knowing my PH, in hydro, will drift up over time. When it gets to 6.0 or higher, I'll PH it back down, although, usually I won't need to re-adjust once some roots are in the res.

I hope that helps! ;)
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I have to admit that if anything in particular chases me back to an exclusive LOS grow it'll be this nonsense of having to PH the water. Yes, I understand why it's necessary, but the more I do it the less appeal this form of growing has for me. I've been rediculously spoiled by a soil that does all that for me.
 
SweetSue said:
I have to admit that if anything in particular chases me back to an exclusive LOS grow it'll be this nonsense of having to PH the water. Yes, I understand why it's necessary, but the more I do it the less appeal this form of growing has for me. I've been rediculously spoiled by a soil that does all that for me.
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I recently switched to AN's PH Perfect line of nutes. They're on the pricey side but definitely quality nutes and I haven't had to PH adjust since I started using them!

I've heard others say they haven't held stable PH, but Heirloom forced me to check...

Mr. Krip said:
Heirloom had asked the following regarding the AN PH Perfect nutes I've been using:



I wasn't ignoring you on that one, Brother, I just didn't have a good answer at the time because, I'm ashamed to say, aside from checking the res PH the very first time I used it to fill a res, I've basically stopped checking PH! :thedoubletake:

I do NOT recommend not checking PH in hydro, but until this recent Cal-Mag deficiency, the plants haven't warned me of any issues, so I just let them go.

However, on a fresh res change, the PH is right at 5.5, and, after topping off with non ph-adjusted tap water all week (although, I do add some add'l nutes once or twice during the week), the reading today before dumping the old nutes was right at 6.0. So, I'd say the PH part of the question is answered. ;)

I don't have any scientific data on the chelation other than the chelation itself should extend the minerals availability outside of the ranges they are without chelation, but I don't know if the upper/lower limits are any more or less than anyone else's chelation. I just know the plants haven't complained! :cheesygrinsmiley:
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Mr. Krip said:
Thanks, Brother! :thankyou:

The Rapid Rooters and STG cubes are inert and do not need to PH adjusted so I do NOT start PH adjusting for a few weeks. If using Rockwool, I'll soak the cube in a PH solution to try to get to 5.5 but still won't starting PH'ing the nutes for a few weeks.

The clones don't have roots to uptake the nutes yet and it takes time to get locked out, so PH really isn't needed until they start putting out roots.

When I do PH, I usually aim for about 5.5 - 5.8 knowing my PH, in hydro, will drift up over time. When it gets to 6.0 or higher, I'll PH it back down, although, usually I won't need to re-adjust once some roots are in the res.

I hope that helps! ;)
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Thanks for this Mr. Krip, i was reading through one of your journals a few days ago and noticed you had the soil/hydro ph range chart. +REPS You may have saved 20-30% of my final yield. I was using the "Three A Light" feeding regimen but they grow in soil so im actually surprised my plants werent locked out alot sooner due to me growing in hydro. I also hadn't been checking my runoff ph i was only checking what i was putting in, (usually 6.2-6.5 when it shouldve been 5.5-5.8) I was surprised to see my runoff was at 6.9 on my NL, had to flush her until the runoff was in correct range. I expect her to finish up in 7-10 days or so and now that im in the correct ph range the swell should be nice. can't thank you enough:thanks:
 
Im loving all the info I am getting here. That's a solid cloning method. I currently do aero but I may swich here and there to my rapidrooters. Especially when I am just taking a few clones. I see you don't use rooting compounds of any kind? +reps for all the info.
 
ShiggityFlip said:
Im loving all the info I am getting here. That's a solid cloning method. I currently do aero but I may swich here and there to my rapidrooters. Especially when I am just taking a few clones. I see you don't use rooting compounds of any kind? +reps for all the info.
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Thanks, Shiggs! :thankyou:

I have a TurboKlone TK-24 but usually am only taking a few clones at-a-time, so the TK-24 is overkill for me.

I do use a rooting powder, which I mentioned in the post, but you may not have caught. ;)
 
MORE BS FROM OUR TRUSTED FEDERAL GOV'T

Don't even get me going on this one! The courts deny gun rights to card holders and say it does not violate the 2nd amendment, as if they cared about the Bill of Rights in the first place! :thedoubletake:

Just a quick history lesson...

The 18th amendment was passed to approve prohibition of alcohol. It was later repealed.

Why did they have to create an amendment to prohibit alcohol?

Because it was NOT constitutional for the Fed's to prohibit it in the first place!!! They actually had to CHANGE the law to do it!

So, let me ask you....

We know the 18th amendment prohibiting alcohol was repealed...

Where's the amendment prohibiting MMJ in the first place????

Seems to me like they skipped over the constitution by prohibiting it without an amendment to begin with!

Now, with states rights "trumping" (yes, pun intended! :) ) Federal law, the Fed's use it as a way to take away the 2nd amendment and then claim the exact opposite?

Seems pretty ludicrous to me! :hmmm:

Sorry for the short rant! :sorry:

Here's the article:

US court upholds ban on gun sales to marijuana card holders - KFDA - NewsChannel 10 / Amarillo News, Weather, Sports
 
They sell indole butyric acid in a jug at hardware and gardening centers. I was thinking about getting that concentrate and diluting it for cube soak. For my EZ-clone 60 I never use rooting agents but as you probably know they don't need it there. But when I used to use the little grodan foam cubes I used rootone.
 
GOOD ARTICLE ON CANNABINOIDS!

After that last depressing article, here's some good basic education on cannabinoids. And, yes Sue, I will be posting in the Study Hall! :)

[h=1]How Do THC, CBN & CBD Relate to Marijuana Potency?[/h]
by Nebula Haze
Table of Contents
THC, CBN and CBD: What Every Grower Needs to Know
THC / CBN / CBD Rundown (the Science)

  • ]THC
  • ]CBN
  • [CBD
How Growers Control Cannabinoid Levels
THC, CBN and CBD: What Every Grower Needs to Know



Recently, I've been doing a lot of research on cannabinoids (the stuff in marijuana buds that makes these particular flowers so special).

I am dedicated to getting you the best and latest information, in a simple, easy-to-understand format, so you can grow marijuana that fits your needs.


Today I will share you what I've learned about the 3 main cannabinoids that we know the most about in marijuana, THC, CBN and CBD.


Chances are, you've heard of THC (delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol), one of the main components of marijuana that causes its unique mind-altering effects on humans.


Not too long ago, we thought that THC was the main cannabinoid that affected the "potency" and effects produced by marijuana.


However, in addition to THC, there are many other cannabinoids found in marijuana, including CBD, CBN, CBC, CBG, THCV, and many others.

Did you know?
Prescription drug Sativex has been created which contains 50% each of THC and CBD derived directly from a marijuana plant.
Sativex appears to be very well tolerated and doesn't have many of the side effects associated with Marinol, which is made of 100% THC.
We've learned that, while THC is likely responsible for many the pain relieving (and more trippy) effects of marijuana, we also need to study the effects the other cannabinoids have on our health and how we feel after using marijuana.


Now some people love high-THC levels and don't need or want any of the other cannabinoids. For other people, the positive effects of THC are only felt when enough other cannabinoids are present, too.


THC, CBD and CBN are the most studied cannabinoids found in high levels in marijuana. By understanding the simple relationship between these three cannabinoids, you can tune your grow into your unique needs.


What does it mean when marijuana buds are "18.2%" THC, "0.1%" CBN and "0.5%" CBD?




It means that of all the cannabinoids present in the sample, 18.2% of them are THC, 0.1% of them are CBN and 0.5% of them are CBD.


What does this mean to you? It means having a lot of trichome production does not necessarily mean higher potency. The resins inside the trichome may or may not contain high levels of active ingredients.
Another thing to keep in mind is that these numbers do not in any way indicate "weight by volume." In other words, sometimes two samples of weed can have the same numbers, and can have similar effects, but one sample could be way stronger because it has higher levels of cannabinoids overall.



So tell me, which is better, THC, CBN or CBD?



As a grower, you will get the best results when you choose a specific strain and prepare your plants in order to specifically cause the effects you're looking for.


The best results seems to come from using marijuana that has a mix of cannabinoids that are suited to your needs.


For example, high-THC strains have many positive benefits, yet too much THC by itself, without other cannabinoids like CBD and CBN, can cause disorientation, lapses in memory and anxiety.


For those who find these effects unpleasant, choosing strains with higher levels of CBD, or using harvest and curing methods that promote the creation of CBN often prevent many of these negative side effects.


In other words, the levels you want of THC, CBD, and CBN are truly a matter of personal preference.


THC / CBN / CBD Rundown (the Science)

THC (delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol)

THC is the main psychoactive component in marijuana buds, and mimics the action of anandamide, which is a naturally occurring cannabinoid in the brain.


Quick Summary of THC



  • THC seems to provide certain positive health benefits, especially when combined with other cannabinoids
  • THC has the strongest psychoactive effects
  • THC can cause feelings of creativity, curiosity, or excited well-being
  • High THC levels may cause people to feel anxious, disorientated, drugged or "messed up"

THC appears to...


  • Relieve Certain Types of Pain
  • Be Neuroprotective (helps stop brain from degenerating over time)
  • Cause Relaxation
  • Cause Euphoria
  • Contribute to Altered Space-Time Perception

How to get high levels of THC in your buds:


  • THC levels in buds are determined mostly by strain (genetics). Most popular strains these days are high in THC unless otherwise stated. Choose a high-THC strain to get the highest levels of THC. Learn about a few trusted strain breeders.
  • THC is found primarily in trichomes on marijuana buds and (for some strains) on leaves, stems, and other parts of plant
  • Increasing overall resin production in a high-THC strain will usually increase your overall THC levels
  • Harvesting when trichomes are milky white or cloudy with just a few amber trichomes starting to appear will result in highest levels of THC
  • This page covers how to grow dense buds, but nearly all the techniques will help ensure your buds grow to their full THC potential, too.

Having a high THC content by itself does not necessarily mean that the marijuana is great. It's important to look at the whole experience caused by the plant, which includes considering the effects of CBD and CBN.


In fact, the following negative effects of THC are often prevented when higher levels of CBD or CBN are present:



  • Lapses in Memory

  • Disorientation
  • Anxiety

CBN (Cannabinol)

Quick Summary of CBN


  • CBN is also psychoactive, though much less so than THC
  • The presence of CBN with THC may reduce the feelings of anxiety that some people feel with high levels of THC
  • CBN contributes to more of a body "couchlock" effect
  • CBN promotes uninterrupted sleep
  • Too much CBN can make people feel groggy or sleepy

How to get high levels of CBN in your buds:


  • Wait longer to harvest for higher levels of CBN
  • In fact, CBN levels in buds are influenced almost completely by the maturity of buds at harvest
  • For highest CBN levels, harvest when trichomes have started turning amber/yellow


CBD (Cannabidiol)

Quick Summary of CBD


  • CBD is not psychoactive and doesn't make you feel impaired
  • CBD seems to have many positive health implications
  • The presence of CBD can alter some of the subjective effects of THC. Higher levels of CBD reduces the psychoactive effects of THC, which can be a great way for some patients to get the medical benefits of THC without having to feel "high".
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Learn more about CBD on ProjectCBD.org

[/URL]We've always known about CBD, but originally we didn't think it had much of an effect on people. Further studies have proven we were very wrong, CBD has a big effect on the subjective experience of using marijuana, as well as for your health.


CBD appears to:


  • Reduce pain
  • Prevent seizures and spasms
  • Relieve some types of inflammation
  • Reduce anxiety
  • Protect Your Brain (has neuroprotective effects)

CBD has also been shown to:


  • Have a calming effect
  • Act as an antipsychotic for people suffering from schizophrenia
  • Offer relief for some patiens suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia and Epilepsy
  • Possibly help stop the growth of cancer by inhibiting cancer cell growth
  • Prevent the memory impairment and disorientation associated with THC

How to get high levels of CBD in your buds


  • Like THC, CBD content in buds is primarily determined by strain (genetics)
  • CBD is often confused with CBN, which can be affected by harvest methods
  • There is not much you can do to increase levels of CBD besides choosing a high-CBD strain
  • CBD is often naturally found in higher amounts in low-THC varieties of cannabis such as hemp, and is also often found in higher levels in \auto-flowering strains which are derived from a type of wild hemp
  • In recent years, some high-THC strains have been particularly bred to also include higher levels of CBD

A list of a few high-CBD strains



Many of the most popular strains today have little to no CBD and a strain is usually considered "high-CBD" if it has more than 2% CBD. However, many of the specially bred medical strains have higher levels of CBD, up to 15% CBD or more. As far as growing your own supply of medicine, generally you'll get the most consistent high-CBD results with clones, though high-CBD strains from seed have come a long way over the last few years as the strains are stabilized.



  • Harlequin (clone-only)
  • Cannatonic
  • CBD Shark Shock
  • Charlotte's Web (clone-only)
  • ComPassion
  • MED GOM 1.0 [ <-- Currently one of the highest CBD strains
  • Pennywise
  • Sour Tsunami (clone-only)


The Practical Stuff: What You Need to Do as a Grower to Control Cannabinoid Levels in Your Marijuana Buds



Now we're going to jump into the practical and show you exactly what you need to know so you can control the levels of each of these 3 cannabinoids in the marijuana buds you grow.




3 Steps to Controlling THC, CBD, and CBN levels in your marijuana buds



1.) Pick Your Strain (genetics play a big factor for THC and CBD)



If you've grown a few different strains before, you probably already realize that the genes of your plants plants play a big role in the results of your marijuana grow.
When it comes to influencing your levels of THC and CBD, the strain you start with is basically the most important factor.


Genetics largely determine the amounts of THC and CBD produced in your buds.



Remember: Unlike THC and CBD discussed in this step, the most practical way to control CBN levels is using the correct harvest, drying, and curing methods. We'll discuss these in a moment.


Because genes determine many of the cannabinoids levels, for best results you must find a strain which has the effects you are seeking.


Looking for marijuana strains with high THC levels?


THC levels are commonly bragged about. THC is the most psychoactive component of marijuana buds.


Many of the more famous, "ultra-potent" strains are high-THC (low CBD) strains, as well as most pure Sativas.


Looking for marijuana strains with high CBD levels?



Strains with "Afghan" or "Afghani" lineage tend to have higher levels of CBD, as do most non-psychoactive varieties like Ruderalis (auto-flowering) and hemp.


Afghan strains are potent and easy to grow, generally have high CBD content and produce great yields. Therefore strains with Afghan lineage are usually a great choice for beginning growers looking for a marijuana strain with higher levels of CBD.


Ruderalis (auto-flowering) plants are high-CBD yet stay very tiny, so are only recommended for stealth grows or those looking for small amounts of medicine.


2.) Harvest At the Right Time (plays a factor for THC and CBN)



While you cannot control CBD levels with harvest methods, you can influence the the amount of THC and CBN in your buds by choosing the right time to harvest your plant.


CBD levels seem to remain relatively stable for most of the harvesting period.


Pick the right time to harvest by watching:



  • Pistils ("white hairs" that grow from new buds)
  • Trichomes (crystals or resin glands, the glittery stuff on your marijuana buds)

Watch Pistils



This is the simplest harvest method. Watch the pistils/hairs growing on the buds and harvest based on how many have darkened and curled in.




  • For a speedier high, harvest when about 40% of white hairs have darkened and curled in


  • For highest THC levels and buds that make you soar, wait until buds have fattened and 50-70% of the white hairs have darkened and curled in.


  • For higher CBN levels, which cause more of a relaxing effect, wait until new white hairs stop growing, and 80-90% of the hairs have darkened and there are few white hairs.

Watch Trichomes

For the marijuana scientist, watching the trichomes gives you a bit more insight into what's going on with your plant's cannabinoinds.

Plus it's really fun to look at trichomes through a jeweler's loupe or microscope.





  • Early on, when there are still many clear trichomes, buds tends to produce a heady, wired kind of high. THC levels are lower at this point, though they're ramping up each day.


  • For highest THC levels, harvest when nearly all the clear trichomes have turned milky white. This will produce buds with the most mind-altering effects.


  • For a more relaxing effect, wait to harvest until many of the milky white trichomes have darkened to amber/gold. These amber trichomes have a bit less THC, but more CBN. The presence of CBN often reduces the anxiety some people feel from high THC levels.



When to Harvest Marijuana By Looking at Trichomes

There is a lot of variation between strains and people's preferences, so it is highly recommended you experiment with your plants to see what works best for you.


Important Tip: Exact harvest time isn't as critical as we once thought.



Don't stress too much, often buds have similar levels of cannabinoids even when harvested weeks apart.


How do I experiment with harvest time if I only grow 1 or 2 plants?


It is totally okay to harvest different parts of your plants at different times.


Just make sure there is enough green foliage left to support the plant.


Some growers say that harvesting different parts of the plant at different times is stressful for the plant, and that is true.


It's also been shown that stress near harvest time actually causes an increase in resin/cannabinoid production, which most growers find beneficial.


While you're in the harvest window, your plant puts all her effort into making the most awesome buds possible.


As long as you have a healthy plant, I highly recommend harvesting different parts of the plant at different times to (labeling them so you remember which one you harvested when!) and find out what works best for you.


3.) Dry and Cure Buds Properly


Most growers agree that drying buds slowly and then curing buds in an air-tight space improves the taste and smell of buds.


Many growers also agree that curing your marijuana buds for 2-4 weeks or longer actually seems to increase the subjective potency of buds.


Curing buds for a longer period causes some of the THC to turn into CBN, which happens as the THC is exposed to air.
Some people also speculate that having a bit of CBN helps "activate" THC effects.


Whether it's because of this process or or something else, curing marijuana buds has an effect on potency, in addition to improving the taste and smell.


Curing for too long (over 6 months) does not continue to cause any increase in potency. Buds actually start getting less potent as much of the THC degrades.


You can safely store buds longer when marijuana is kept in a dark, cool, dry airtight environment.


Remember: marijuana buds should always be dry prior to any kind of long-term storage, and you may have dry them again if you store them somewhere that has high humidity.


About Nebula Haze and Her Love of Cannabinoids
I personally use cannabis for the treatment of anxiety, and to prevent seizures. I like to have slightly higher CBD and CBN levels in my buds. Because of this, I tend to choose higher-CBD strains, harvest later and cure buds longer


On the other hand, I know many growers who prefer cannabis with high THC and low CBD and CBN levels because the result can be more 'up' or 'trippy.' These growers choose low CBD strains and tend to harvest their buds several weeks earlier than I would.


We both love the buds we grow.


To see what suits you best, I strongly recommend personal experimentation with strains, harvest times, and curing length.
This is one of the best aspects of growing your own weed, you can choose to produce buds that do exactly what you want.
Now everyone's individual experience is going to be different, there's no one-size-fits-all.


Yet now you have something most other growers don't; you are armed with the knowledge you need to tune into your own perfect grow.
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:Namaste:
 
yea my friend texted me that article its why I did all that before I got my card :rofl:
 
Mr. Krip said:
You can essentially root cuttings from anywhere on the plant. In general, the lower branches are closer to the roots so have more rooting auxins and should root easier, but I rarely have any issues cloning from just about anywhere.


Usually, I'll see roots in about 1-2 weeks, depending on the strain.
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Mr. Krip said:
MORE BS FROM OUR TRUSTED FEDERAL GOV'T



:Namaste:
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thank you on clone info :) Tried to reps ++ you..but must have done that somewhere before... because it doesn't let me.... :rofl:
You are being so helpful :)

I hope the BS doesn't spread out to my parts of Europe.. they are presenting a "study" on med cannabis next month...and then a vote will be made....
 
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