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Post by justhavefun on Jun 3, 2022 14:40:17 GMT -5
Sorry didn’t mean to “ quote “ myself on my previous post. Have a nice weekend everyone. Should be nice weather.
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Post by nofoul on Jul 27, 2022 20:09:07 GMT -5
sorry in advance as this is a bit lengthly. I am a parent of a son that got caught up in the AFU 08 roster changes and was "moved down" during tryouts. Six weeks ago I would have had a different opinion on things as I was pretty upset, but the time has given me the opportunity to put things into the proper perspective. If I am being honest AFU needed to do something to try and change the trajectory of the team and bringing in a well liked/respected coach from the outside who could recruit top players from the area was their opening. Many of the new boys who were brought in are very talented. Each night of tryouts another new boy or two would show up and there was a noticeable difference in their talent level. That week was unpleasant for sure and I told my son lets see how things play out and then we'll decide what to do going forward. It was a few days later (after tryouts) that I noticed a change in my son's attitude. He wanted to practice more...to be more accurate that is all he wanted to do. I know it's a cliche but sometimes you need a set back to go forward. He has a clear goal to make a top ECNL team next year. I am not sure this new fire in him would have been there if things didn't shake out like they did. Good Luck to everyone this season.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jul 27, 2022 22:47:14 GMT -5
sorry in advance as this is a bit lengthly. I am a parent of a son that got caught up in the AFU 08 roster changes and was "moved down" during tryouts. Six weeks ago I would have had a different opinion on things as I was pretty upset, but the time has given me the opportunity to put things into the proper perspective. If I am being honest AFU needed to do something to try and change the trajectory of the team and bringing in a well liked/respected coach from the outside who could recruit top players from the area was their opening. Many of the new boys who were brought in are very talented. Each night of tryouts another new boy or two would show up and there was a noticeable difference in their talent level. That week was unpleasant for sure and I told my son lets see how things play out and then we'll decide what to do going forward. It was a few days later (after tryouts) that I noticed a change in my son's attitude. He wanted to practice more...to be more accurate that is all he wanted to do. I know it's a cliche but sometimes you need a set back to go forward. He has a clear goal to make a top ECNL team next year. I am not sure this new fire in him would have been there if things didn't shake out like they did. Good Luck to everyone this season. I want to start by commending and praising you for not taking your proverbial ball and going home. Many parents get in their feelings because they live vicariously through their kids. I am really happy to hear you took a moment to breathe and re-assess before reacting. And your son is the better for it. Way to hang it there in the face of a disappointing outcome. Better yet, is the teachable moment your son learned from this. There should be no question that hearing "no" or "you're not good enough" is difficult. I think society is better for hearing *NO* every so often to reset your priorities and figure out what is truly important for you. Good luck and I know I'll be rooting for your son's future successes. Hopefully, one day you can all look back on this experience and chuckle... Happy Hunting this season 👌⚽👌 |
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Post by ball2futbol on Jul 27, 2022 23:12:52 GMT -5
sorry in advance as this is a bit lengthly. I am a parent of a son that got caught up in the AFU 08 roster changes and was "moved down" during tryouts. Six weeks ago I would have had a different opinion on things as I was pretty upset, but the time has given me the opportunity to put things into the proper perspective. If I am being honest AFU needed to do something to try and change the trajectory of the team and bringing in a well liked/respected coach from the outside who could recruit top players from the area was their opening. Many of the new boys who were brought in are very talented. Each night of tryouts another new boy or two would show up and there was a noticeable difference in their talent level. That week was unpleasant for sure and I told my son lets see how things play out and then we'll decide what to do going forward. It was a few days later (after tryouts) that I noticed a change in my son's attitude. He wanted to practice more...to be more accurate that is all he wanted to do. I know it's a cliche but sometimes you need a set back to go forward. He has a clear goal to make a top ECNL team next year. I am not sure this new fire in him would have been there if things didn't shake out like they did. Good Luck to everyone this season. Futbol is Life - Danny Rojas |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jul 28, 2022 21:34:08 GMT -5
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Post by dc on Aug 2, 2022 20:00:44 GMT -5
sorry in advance as this is a bit lengthly. I am a parent of a son that got caught up in the AFU 08 roster changes and was "moved down" during tryouts. Six weeks ago I would have had a different opinion on things as I was pretty upset, but the time has given me the opportunity to put things into the proper perspective. If I am being honest AFU needed to do something to try and change the trajectory of the team and bringing in a well liked/respected coach from the outside who could recruit top players from the area was their opening. Many of the new boys who were brought in are very talented. Each night of tryouts another new boy or two would show up and there was a noticeable difference in their talent level. That week was unpleasant for sure and I told my son lets see how things play out and then we'll decide what to do going forward. It was a few days later (after tryouts) that I noticed a change in my son's attitude. He wanted to practice more...to be more accurate that is all he wanted to do. I know it's a cliche but sometimes you need a set back to go forward. He has a clear goal to make a top ECNL team next year. I am not sure this new fire in him would have been there if things didn't shake out like they did. Good Luck to everyone this season. I love hearing about your son's good attitude. My son was one of the new players that came over to AFU and may have had a hand in your son moving down a level (sorry). Unexpected things do happen at this level during the season (namely injuries) so tell him he needs to be ready to step up if we need him. |
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Post by honeybadger on Aug 3, 2022 21:25:22 GMT -5
I wish AFU success. My daughters used to play on their 08 and 05 teams before moving clubs . Overall had a good experience there with the exception of two coaches .
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Post by GeorgiaSoccerMom on Aug 7, 2022 22:38:20 GMT -5
Looks like 2008 AFU boys and 2007 AFU girls did well this weekend. Also some other good club teams did well. The first of many tournaments. Good luck this season to all teams.
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Post by dc on Aug 9, 2022 13:59:04 GMT -5
Looks like 2008 AFU boys and 2007 AFU girls did well this weekend. Also some other good club teams did well. The first of many tournaments. Good luck this season to all teams. Yeah. 08 AFU Boys easily beat two ECNL SE bottom feeders from last year and a mid-table FL team (9-1). The three wins over ECNL teams was one more than they won last year over the 24 game season. They'll get a lot better as the season goes along. |
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Post by georgiatechalum on Oct 21, 2022 11:02:53 GMT -5
AFU is not making hay. They will be bottom half of the table again and win less than 40% of their games in 08 boys. And most other age groups too. Bad clubs don't become good overnight or because they hired a retread coach who was pushed out at his previous club. Sometimes they stumble into a decent age group (u17 boys last year). But the culture has not changed there and the best players will always leave. It is not a destination club and the coaches are average at best. Occasionally, a culture shift happens in youth soccer (NASA the last 3 years) but most likely scenario is clubs continue to be what they've always been. AFU is mediocre and I don't see that changing any time soon. Anyone seen the 08 Boy ECNL standings lately? I think you got this one very wrong forumguy! BTW- not sure what all the vitriol was about in the first place. I am happy for this group of boys and their coach. |
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Post by atlantasoccerdad2020 on Oct 21, 2022 11:08:56 GMT -5
AFU is not making hay. They will be bottom half of the table again and win less than 40% of their games in 08 boys. And most other age groups too. Bad clubs don't become good overnight or because they hired a retread coach who was pushed out at his previous club. Sometimes they stumble into a decent age group (u17 boys last year). But the culture has not changed there and the best players will always leave. It is not a destination club and the coaches are average at best. Occasionally, a culture shift happens in youth soccer (NASA the last 3 years) but most likely scenario is clubs continue to be what they've always been. AFU is mediocre and I don't see that changing any time soon. Anyone seen the 08 Boy ECNL standings lately? I think you got this one very wrong forumguy! BTW- not sure what all the vitriol was about in the first place. I am happy for this group of boys and their coach. I’m pretty sure at the halfway point they are top of the standings with no losses. |
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Post by soccergurl on Oct 23, 2022 14:56:43 GMT -5
AFU is not making hay. They will be bottom half of the table again and win less than 40% of their games in 08 boys. And most other age groups too. Bad clubs don't become good overnight or because they hired a retread coach who was pushed out at his previous club. Sometimes they stumble into a decent age group (u17 boys last year). But the culture has not changed there and the best players will always leave. It is not a destination club and the coaches are average at best. Occasionally, a culture shift happens in youth soccer (NASA the last 3 years) but most likely scenario is clubs continue to be what they've always been. AFU is mediocre and I don't see that changing any time soon. |me thinks ur child get cut from AFU| |me thinks UFA best club| |me thinks u bring your messi or morgan to UFA| |me thinks maybe u no cry or haterade on AFU no more|
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Post by soccergurl on Oct 23, 2022 15:01:36 GMT -5
AFU girls definitely will be interesting to watch next season with the changes in previously mentioned age groups and their 2010 team is pretty solid from what I heard with a good coach. Add 07s to the list as well! |me thinks the 07s spank platinum team today| |me thinks UFA best club in city| |me thinks former coach garvin not good coach|
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Post by oraclesfriend on Oct 24, 2022 11:02:11 GMT -5
AFU is improving and with the addition of the South Carolina clubs and two more Florida clubs it is helping them. On the girl's side they are above half way on all age groups so far. They will be fine. They will still likely lose some of their best players from time to time, but I think it will all be ok.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Oct 24, 2022 15:29:30 GMT -5
Add 07s to the list as well! |me thinks the 07s spank platinum team today| |me thinks UFA best club in city| |me thinks former coach garvin not good coach|
|me thinks coach garvin cry on way home today| |me thinks score was 3-0| |me thinks 😆⚽😆|
Could someone else, who was on-site, independently confirm that this did in fact occur to the previously undefeated platinum team? To get beat 3-0 is pretty significant for a team who was dominating everyone else... |
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Post by dabe on Oct 24, 2022 15:44:06 GMT -5
|me thinks the 07s spank platinum team today| |me thinks UFA best club in city| |me thinks former coach garvin not good coach|
|me thinks coach garvin cry on way home today| |me thinks score was 3-0| |me thinks 😆⚽😆|
Could someone else, who was on-site, independently confirm that this did in fact occur to the previously undefeated platinum team? To get beat 3-0 is pretty significant for a team who was dominating everyone else... My youngest is on the team. This did in fact occur. It was a brilliant game! |
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Post by ball2futbol on Oct 24, 2022 18:42:16 GMT -5
… actually the score could have easily been worse!
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Post by justwatching on Oct 25, 2022 9:22:40 GMT -5
|me thinks the 07s spank platinum team today| |me thinks UFA best club in city| |me thinks former coach garvin not good coach|
|me thinks coach garvin cry on way home today| |me thinks score was 3-0| |me thinks 😆⚽😆|
Could someone else, who was on-site, independently confirm that this did in fact occur to the previously undefeated platinum team? To get beat 3-0 is pretty significant for a team who was dominating everyone else... This isn't really that surprising. This AFU team has now beat that Platinum team twice over the last couple of seasons. The other was 2-0 and wasn't really a very close game then either. |
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Post by soccernoleuk on Oct 25, 2022 9:25:58 GMT -5
Could someone else, who was on-site, independently confirm that this did in fact occur to the previously undefeated platinum team? To get beat 3-0 is pretty significant for a team who was dominating everyone else... This isn't really that surprising. This AFU team has now beat that Platinum team twice over the last couple of seasons. The other was 2-0 and wasn't really a very close game then either. This ^^^. I don't know what it is about the 07 AFU team and the 07 Platinum team, but AFU always seems to play them tough. |
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Post by futbolhero on Oct 25, 2022 11:25:41 GMT -5
This isn't really that surprising. This AFU team has now beat that Platinum team twice over the last couple of seasons. The other was 2-0 and wasn't really a very close game then either. This ^^^. I don't know what it is about the 07 AFU team and the 07 Platinum team, but AFU always seems to play them tough. Developing talent vs hoping the players that were once elite remain elite? FYI if that gap ever existed it is now disappearing if not gone. People on the whole just need to forget about what Concorde once was and focus on asking themselves if they are truly better today than when they started. It’s not uncommon knowledge to know Concorde is successful despite themselves. Players you see today are probably very similar to what they were 3 years ago. If people stopped flocking to the bright shiny object and stuck to where they are in time the playing field would be pretty level but when people prioritize Ws or everything else the fat keep getting fatter even though they aren’t really better. |
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Post by dabe on Oct 25, 2022 12:17:34 GMT -5
This ^^^. I don't know what it is about the 07 AFU team and the 07 Platinum team, but AFU always seems to play them tough. Developing talent vs hoping the players that were once elite remain elite? FYI if that gap ever existed it is now disappearing if not gone. People on the whole just need to forget about what Concorde once was and focus on asking themselves if they are truly better today than when they started. It’s not uncommon knowledge to know Concorde is successful despite themselves. Players you see today are probably very similar to what they were 3 years ago. If people stopped flocking to the bright shiny object and stuck to where they are in time the playing field would be pretty level but when people prioritize Ws or everything else the fat keep getting fatter even though they aren’t really better. My kid has improved tremendously under AFU. Her time at Concorde was short lived as the obsession with winning outweighed everything else... |
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Post by roki12 on Oct 25, 2022 18:38:10 GMT -5
There are at least 6 girls and a coach-dad that were cut or left Concorde on that team.... I'm sure that was motivation, so good for them!
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Post by rossymi on Oct 26, 2022 3:48:19 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to the new season and another Christmas episode.
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Post by fanatic21 on Oct 26, 2022 10:40:01 GMT -5
This ^^^. I don't know what it is about the 07 AFU team and the 07 Platinum team, but AFU always seems to play them tough. Developing talent vs hoping the players that were once elite remain elite? FYI if that gap ever existed it is now disappearing if not gone. People on the whole just need to forget about what Concorde once was and focus on asking themselves if they are truly better today than when they started. It’s not uncommon knowledge to know Concorde is successful despite themselves. Players you see today are probably very similar to what they were 3 years ago. If people stopped flocking to the bright shiny object and stuck to where they are in time the playing field would be pretty level but when people prioritize Ws or everything else the fat keep getting fatter even though they aren’t really better. Every club has good coaches and bad coaches. Coaches who are good at developing players and coaches who aren't. Coaches who are only concerned about winning (or maybe just getting a paycheck) and coaches who are in it for the right reason. Concorde included. If you have a daughter who is serious about becoming the best player she can possibly be, and she has the opportunity to play at Concorde for Garvin, I woud highly recommend she do so. One thing to note about the CF 07s loss to AFU. Pretty sure this is correct, but I think CF's best defender and overall best player was at national team camp. I know many of you will say that one player shouldn't make that much of a difference, but often it does. |
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Post by futbolhero on Oct 26, 2022 12:11:12 GMT -5
Developing talent vs hoping the players that were once elite remain elite? FYI if that gap ever existed it is now disappearing if not gone. People on the whole just need to forget about what Concorde once was and focus on asking themselves if they are truly better today than when they started. It’s not uncommon knowledge to know Concorde is successful despite themselves. Players you see today are probably very similar to what they were 3 years ago. If people stopped flocking to the bright shiny object and stuck to where they are in time the playing field would be pretty level but when people prioritize Ws or everything else the fat keep getting fatter even though they aren’t really better. Every club has good coaches and bad coaches. Coaches who are good at developing players and coaches who aren't. Coaches who are only concerned about winning (or maybe just getting a paycheck) and coaches who are in it for the right reason. Concorde included. If you have a daughter who is serious about becoming the best player she can possibly be, and she has the opportunity to play at Concorde for Garvin, I woud highly recommend she do so. One thing to note about the CF 07s loss to AFU. Pretty sure this is correct, but I think CF's best defender and overall best player was at national team camp. I know many of you will say that one player shouldn't make that much of a difference, but often it does. Nice shameless plug there. Also, I’m sure the other young ladies on that team would love to know that they can’t beat someone with one player missing. |
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Post by jamsoccer on Oct 26, 2022 12:50:42 GMT -5
Developing talent vs hoping the players that were once elite remain elite? FYI if that gap ever existed it is now disappearing if not gone. People on the whole just need to forget about what Concorde once was and focus on asking themselves if they are truly better today than when they started. It’s not uncommon knowledge to know Concorde is successful despite themselves. Players you see today are probably very similar to what they were 3 years ago. If people stopped flocking to the bright shiny object and stuck to where they are in time the playing field would be pretty level but when people prioritize Ws or everything else the fat keep getting fatter even though they aren’t really better. Every club has good coaches and bad coaches. Coaches who are good at developing players and coaches who aren't. Coaches who are only concerned about winning (or maybe just getting a paycheck) and coaches who are in it for the right reason. Concorde included. If you have a daughter who is serious about becoming the best player she can possibly be, and she has the opportunity to play at Concorde for Garvin, I woud highly recommend she do so. One thing to note about the CF 07s loss to AFU. Pretty sure this is correct, but I think CF's best defender and overall best player was at national team camp. I know many of you will say that one player shouldn't make that much of a difference, but often it does. A key defender missing would explain why AFU was able to score but it would not explain why Concorde wasn’t able to. AFU had the better game regardless of who was there or not. Not sure u should be trying to take away from them. |
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Post by soccergurl on Oct 26, 2022 12:52:57 GMT -5
Developing talent vs hoping the players that were once elite remain elite? FYI if that gap ever existed it is now disappearing if not gone. People on the whole just need to forget about what Concorde once was and focus on asking themselves if they are truly better today than when they started. It’s not uncommon knowledge to know Concorde is successful despite themselves. Players you see today are probably very similar to what they were 3 years ago. If people stopped flocking to the bright shiny object and stuck to where they are in time the playing field would be pretty level but when people prioritize Ws or everything else the fat keep getting fatter even though they aren’t really better. Every club has good coaches and bad coaches. Coaches who are good at developing players and coaches who aren't. Coaches who are only concerned about winning (or maybe just getting a paycheck) and coaches who are in it for the right reason. Concorde included. If you have a daughter who is serious about becoming the best player she can possibly be, and she has the opportunity to play at Concorde for Garvin, I woud highly recommend she do so. One thing to note about the CF 07s loss to AFU. Pretty sure this is correct, but I think CF's best defender and overall best player was at national team camp. I know many of you will say that one player shouldn't make that much of a difference, but often it does. |me think AFU beat CF| |me think CF score 0 goals|
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2022 13:03:03 GMT -5
Every club has good coaches and bad coaches. Coaches who are good at developing players and coaches who aren't. Coaches who are only concerned about winning (or maybe just getting a paycheck) and coaches who are in it for the right reason. Concorde included. If you have a daughter who is serious about becoming the best player she can possibly be, and she has the opportunity to play at Concorde for Garvin, I woud highly recommend she do so. One thing to note about the CF 07s loss to AFU. Pretty sure this is correct, but I think CF's best defender and overall best player was at national team camp. I know many of you will say that one player shouldn't make that much of a difference, but often it does. |me think AFU beat CF| |me think CF score 0 goals|
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Oct 26, 2022 13:09:02 GMT -5
Developing talent vs hoping the players that were once elite remain elite? FYI if that gap ever existed it is now disappearing if not gone. People on the whole just need to forget about what Concorde once was and focus on asking themselves if they are truly better today than when they started. It’s not uncommon knowledge to know Concorde is successful despite themselves. Players you see today are probably very similar to what they were 3 years ago. If people stopped flocking to the bright shiny object and stuck to where they are in time the playing field would be pretty level but when people prioritize Ws or everything else the fat keep getting fatter even though they aren’t really better. Every club has good coaches and bad coaches. Coaches who are good at developing players and coaches who aren't. Coaches who are only concerned about winning (or maybe just getting a paycheck) and coaches who are in it for the right reason. Concorde included. If you have a daughter who is serious about becoming the best player she can possibly be, and she has the opportunity to play at Concorde for Garvin, I woud highly recommend she do so. One thing to note about the CF 07s loss to AFU. Pretty sure this is correct, but I think CF's best defender and overall best player was at national team camp. I know many of you will say that one player shouldn't make that much of a difference, but often it does. You got off to a good start, but you could have done without the last paragraph or sentences. IMHO, it is insulting to try to pin the defeat on the absence of one player, especially because CF lost 3 zip and those present said it could have been much worse. We could dissect the match and examine the Xs and Os, I'm sure there are numerous explanations for why CF lost to AFU. Hey, they are 15 year old's, after all. In the end, CF was defeated by AFU. Let AFU enjoy their triumph. Personally, I like tough local games, it strengthens the team for the postseason... |
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Post by fanatic21 on Oct 26, 2022 14:22:35 GMT -5
Every club has good coaches and bad coaches. Coaches who are good at developing players and coaches who aren't. Coaches who are only concerned about winning (or maybe just getting a paycheck) and coaches who are in it for the right reason. Concorde included. If you have a daughter who is serious about becoming the best player she can possibly be, and she has the opportunity to play at Concorde for Garvin, I woud highly recommend she do so. One thing to note about the CF 07s loss to AFU. Pretty sure this is correct, but I think CF's best defender and overall best player was at national team camp. I know many of you will say that one player shouldn't make that much of a difference, but often it does. Nice shameless plug there. Also, I’m sure the other young ladies on that team would love to know that they can’t beat someone with one player missing. Not sure what was shamelss about it, but okay. You interpret it how you want. I just think he is a good coach. Sorry (to all of you who replied) if my comment about CF's best player not being there sounded like I was taking anything away from AFU's win or sounded like I was criticizing the rest of the CF team for not being able to win without her. Not my intention. I think someone said that AFU beat CF at the 07 age group last year too, so maybe it's something about the match-up, the rivalry, or something else that seems to favor AFU. Looks like both teams are doing pretty well this year, so maybe it's just two good teams. AFU may certaintly have won regardless. Just noting that missing the top player on a team at any level in any sport does sometimes make a pretty significant difference. Not just the individual impact that missing player may make but the overall team chemistry, confidence, etc. Pretty sure I've read discussion on here about how players missing at the professional level impacts a team (Joseph Martinez, USWNT players, etc.). I never took that as insulting to the players who played and maybe lost without those players or as taking anything away from their opponents who beat them. |
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