Sunday, October 31, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
10 Starbucks Suggestions
Before you begin reading this blog, just know that this is a light-hearted, fun and silly post. Don't get offended. It's been a while since I've blogged on this site. I figured this post would be a nice change-of-pace from the more-serious content that is usually posted here. Although it's fun in spirit, there are some truths to consider.Before I entered the Real Estate world, I managed Starbucks stores for a couple of years. My general observations as well as current customer experiences was the inspiration for this blog. I have a store that I like to frequent and the partners are amazing. Some of the customers - not so much. Once again, if you're easily offended, you might want to stop reading now.
1. Starbucks stores open pretty early. Their baristas get up even earlier. Don't wait outside banging on the door before the store is even open. They are perfectly aware of your presence. It isn't Black Friday at Wal-Mart. You're not buying a Wii for $100; you're getting a cup of coffee.
2. Once inside, be sensitive to the fact that manners matter. If a barista hasn't even had a chance to grab a cup of coffee yet, what makes you think they're prepared to take your crap?
3. You are not better than anyone. Stop acting like it. Just because a person is making your coffee does not make you superior. They are serving you. Also keep in mind that although you can usually see most everything that occurs behind the counter, a barista who has been verbally abused might have a subtle trick or two when it comes to preparing your "special" beverage (if so inclined).
4. Yes, there is a coffee lingo. Yes, even the baristas think it's silly, but it's their job. You have two options. Learn it, or not. Whatever you choose to do, don't make stuff up. It's not amusing and just frustrates the poor guy or gal who has to take your order.
5. Indecisiveness is annoying. With ongoing labor cuts, baristas don't have time to remake every drink you order just because you forgot to mention a preference of yours. To a barista, work is work. To the person behind you, you're rude.
6. Don't go behind the counter. Don't reach behind the counter. It is a sanitized environment. Your hands are not clean. It's not your kitchen - stop acting like it is. If you really don't think it's a big deal, take a Food Safety Course. You'll be surprised just how gross you really are.
7. Drive thrus have dumbed the coffee business down to an unspeakable low. You're living proof. If you don't believe me, just sit at one for a minute. First of all, most stores (Starbucks or otherwise) are equipped with cameras. If you want to sit there and pick your nose, that's fine. Just know it doesn't go unnoticed. Second, you do not need to yell at the speaker box. It's obnoxious. You cease to be a customer and are acting like a drunk person with a speech impediment. Third, if you have 20 drinks to order, go inside. Remember, you are not the only one in a hurry. Fourth, don't go through the drive thru just to get a cup of water, buy a gift-card or ask a poor barista to bring you the entire store so you can window shop. Be considerate. And for the love of God, please don't come to the window and ask for coffee grounds without even making a purchase. It's messy and rude!
8. Trash cans are for trash. Not your barista. It's against health code and in some states, the littering abatement act. Stop asking people to throw your trash away for you. Why are you trying to put trash in the clean hands of a barista who also has to prepare your food / drink?
9. Stop bothering everyone for a sleeve, splenda packet, napkin, stir-stick, etc. Most everything you need is in your reach. What is not in your reach isn't for a reason (usually health code). Use your eyes, not your mouth. In fact, use your ears. How many times does a barista have to call your drink. They'll literally say, "Venti, Nonfat Latte" four times before you go to the bar, grab the drink and literally ask them if they've made your Venti, Nonfat Latte.
10. Your barista doesn't hate you. They are not snobs. Actually, most all of them like developing relationships with people and making a regular they can see every day. If you don't have this relationship with them, it's probably because you're guilty of doing something listed above.
P.S. - Tip them every once in a while. A little tip goes a LONG way. I promise!
2. Once inside, be sensitive to the fact that manners matter. If a barista hasn't even had a chance to grab a cup of coffee yet, what makes you think they're prepared to take your crap?
3. You are not better than anyone. Stop acting like it. Just because a person is making your coffee does not make you superior. They are serving you. Also keep in mind that although you can usually see most everything that occurs behind the counter, a barista who has been verbally abused might have a subtle trick or two when it comes to preparing your "special" beverage (if so inclined).
4. Yes, there is a coffee lingo. Yes, even the baristas think it's silly, but it's their job. You have two options. Learn it, or not. Whatever you choose to do, don't make stuff up. It's not amusing and just frustrates the poor guy or gal who has to take your order.
5. Indecisiveness is annoying. With ongoing labor cuts, baristas don't have time to remake every drink you order just because you forgot to mention a preference of yours. To a barista, work is work. To the person behind you, you're rude.
6. Don't go behind the counter. Don't reach behind the counter. It is a sanitized environment. Your hands are not clean. It's not your kitchen - stop acting like it is. If you really don't think it's a big deal, take a Food Safety Course. You'll be surprised just how gross you really are.
7. Drive thrus have dumbed the coffee business down to an unspeakable low. You're living proof. If you don't believe me, just sit at one for a minute. First of all, most stores (Starbucks or otherwise) are equipped with cameras. If you want to sit there and pick your nose, that's fine. Just know it doesn't go unnoticed. Second, you do not need to yell at the speaker box. It's obnoxious. You cease to be a customer and are acting like a drunk person with a speech impediment. Third, if you have 20 drinks to order, go inside. Remember, you are not the only one in a hurry. Fourth, don't go through the drive thru just to get a cup of water, buy a gift-card or ask a poor barista to bring you the entire store so you can window shop. Be considerate. And for the love of God, please don't come to the window and ask for coffee grounds without even making a purchase. It's messy and rude!
8. Trash cans are for trash. Not your barista. It's against health code and in some states, the littering abatement act. Stop asking people to throw your trash away for you. Why are you trying to put trash in the clean hands of a barista who also has to prepare your food / drink?
9. Stop bothering everyone for a sleeve, splenda packet, napkin, stir-stick, etc. Most everything you need is in your reach. What is not in your reach isn't for a reason (usually health code). Use your eyes, not your mouth. In fact, use your ears. How many times does a barista have to call your drink. They'll literally say, "Venti, Nonfat Latte" four times before you go to the bar, grab the drink and literally ask them if they've made your Venti, Nonfat Latte.
10. Your barista doesn't hate you. They are not snobs. Actually, most all of them like developing relationships with people and making a regular they can see every day. If you don't have this relationship with them, it's probably because you're guilty of doing something listed above.
P.S. - Tip them every once in a while. A little tip goes a LONG way. I promise!
UPDATE: 10/13/10 - Check this out!http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704164004575548403514060736.html?KEYWORDS=starbucks
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time to collect!
THIS AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Devil,
Be careful about what you try to take from me. I have been keeping a very detailed ledger and have documented everything you owe me. This letter is to inform you that your current balance is quite substantial and is due upon receipt. Please be advised that in accordance with God's Word, you are not only responsible for the original balance, but are required to pay many times over what you have already decided to take. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter!
Sincerely,
James Johnson
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Austin Power House Church - Not Your Average Church
As an agent in the real estate industry, it is my job and my absolute pleasure to find the perfect home for you. But today, I want to talk about another home - a church home.
As a Christian, I truly believe what the Bible says about sharing the Truth and the Good News with others. My sole objective with this posting is to introduce you to an awesome church in the Austin area.
Origins / History: Austin Power House Church was founded in July of 2004. The pastor's family along with a tiny crowd of 3 members met weekly at Alonzo's tacos in Austin, TX. After meeting at various places around South Austin, Austin Power House Church acquired it's first building on W. William Cannon. Today, Austin Power House Church has grown to roughly 1,000 members and currently meets in a 30,000 sq. ft. facility on the corner of E. St. Elmo and Todd Ln.
Bishop Paul Ojeda: After literally dying from a cocaine overdose in 1997, Paul Ojeda gave his life to the
Cell Groups: Like many other churches, Austin Power House Church has cell groups that meet throughout the week. These cell groups are truly the heartbeat of the ministry. There are men, women as well as youth cell groups that meet weekly. These meetings are used to share the Bible, testimonies, prayer requests and is the primary tool used to disciple men and women of the church. The vision is for each cell group leader to multiply themselves 12 times, who, in turn, multiply themselves 12 times (as Jesus did with the disciples). Unlike many churches, everyone in the ministry (including the Pastors / Bishop) are accountable to a leader. This proves to maintain a Godly order that many other churches lack. Unfortunately, a lack of order found in some ministries is one reason why Pastors fall from grace and/or find themselves in the middle of serious contraversy.
Encounters: Throughout the year (usually once a quarter), Austin Power House Church holds an Encounter God weekend. This is an opportunity for men, women, youth and children to spend an intimate weekend with God at their respective Encounters. This is where true transformation occurs. People have been delivered from drugs, alcohol, adultery, pornography, fornication, homosexuality, etc. from these Encounters. Many powerful testimonies can be viewed on the church's website (listed at the end of this blog) as well as YouTube and Vimeo.
Vision: The vision of Austin Power House Church is simple. Win the lost, Consolidate them into the house of God, Disciple them as Jesus discipled His men and Send men and women out to multiply the result. God has used Austin Power House Church to transform drug dealers of the past into past-ors and former gang members into true servants of the Lord.
Signs, wonders and miracles: In the past 6 years, Austin Power House Church has witnessed tremendous miracles. The list of testimonies is truly endless. Marriages have been restored, people have been healed of cancer, people in wheel chairs have left walking, etc. The Bible says in Revelation that we overcome the enemy by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony. People will argue with the Bible forever, but they find themselves speechless when they are told an amazing testimony.
Guest Speakers: Austin Power House Church has been blessed to have many well-known pastors speak 
If I'm not currently helping you find a home, I just want to personally invite you to my home church.
4414 E. St. Elmo
Austin, TX 78744
www.austinpowerhouse.com
512-416-1600
Photo Credits:
Banner & Bishop / First Lady - http://www.austinpowerhouse.com
Dr. Edwin Louis Cole - http://www.cmnworld.com/about/dr-edwin-louis-cole
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Faith.
Friends,
Let’s talk about faith. When you ask God to help strengthen your faith, He’s going to stretch you paper-thin. It’s just the way He works. Ever try praying for patience?
I really needed break-through and miracles this week. I didn’t receive them. I know this is not how I usually start my blogs, but it’s because I’ve gone so much deeper this week. Allow me to explain.
… Yet you do not have because you do not ask. James 4:2 (NKJV)
The Bible clearly states that we have not because we ask not. However, no matter how much you believe in your blessing or how successful you are at casting out your fears and doubts, you don’t always experience the “believe and receive” fruits of your faith. This can immediately cause you to wonder if you had “enough” faith to begin with. In more extreme circumstances, one might believe that God is mad at them. This is clearly a lie from the enemy. Sometimes God has other things in mind – no matter how “for-God” your plans might be.
I cleared my schedule this weekend to do something really radical for God. Of course, whenever you’re doing something for the Lord, the enemy starts to interfere. Even as I type this on a Friday afternoon, the enemy is attacking me with feelings of fatigue and illness.
Events totally out of my control drastically changed my schedule. I prayed, fasted and had other brothers and sisters in Christ standing in faith (and agreement) with me. I trusted the Lord and did everything I could in the natural to receive my blessing.
Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:17 (NKJV)
After spending a moment with God, I realized that sometimes your gift of faith is still having your faith when you’ve endured your trial. It’s protecting and maintaining your faith when things don’t go your way. I was really prepared to receive the Holy Spirit this weekend, but perhaps this weekend is more about what I can pour into others. There are people in my life that really need prayer right now. What if someone reads this and makes their way closer to the Lord? What better way to fulfill God’s purpose than to advance His kingdom – especially when the enemy does everything to stop the blessing? Besides, God is much more powerful than the enemy’s work and could have intervened at any time – but He didn’t. At first I thought God was going to strengthen my faith by making me sweat a little. Who knew He would solidify my faith by giving me the exact opposite of what I asked of Him?
One of my favorite events in the Bible takes place in the book of Daniel. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego have been captured by King Nebuchadnezzar. The king tells the three men they are about to be thrown into a fiery furnace for proclaiming their love for God and refusing to bow down to an image of gold.
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” Daniel 3:16-18 (NIV)
Wow! Listen to what they say! They clearly have the faith that God will deliver them from the fire but state, “but even if he does not,” acknowledging that their faith would not be any less no matter what happened! Perhaps God doesn’t give us the immediate blessing so he can see how we act afterwards. Do we still put all of our trust in Him? Do we have the fruits to back up our faith? Faith is the fruit of the Spirit.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22 (NIV)
Jeremy Camp wrote a beautiful song entitled, “I Still Believe.” I’ll list the lyrics below before I continue this entry.
I Still Believe – Jeremy Camp
Scattered words and empty thoughts
Seem to pour from my heart
I've never felt so torn before
Seems I don't know where to start
But it's now that I feel
Your grace falls like rain
From every fingertip, washing away my pain
[Chorus:]
I still believe in Your faithfulness
I still believe in Your truth
I still believe in Your holy word
Even when I don't see, I still believe
Though the questions still fog up my mind
With promises I still seem to bear
Even when answers slowly unwind
It's my heart I see You prepare
But its now that I feel Your grace fall like rain
From every finger tip, washing away my pain
[Chorus]
The only place I can go is into your arms
Where I throw to you my feeble prayers
In brokeness I can see that this was your will for me
Help me to know You are near
Jeremy wrote this after his wife, Melissa Lynn Camp, died of cancer.
…The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 (NKJV)
Do you really think that Jeremy sat idly by as he watched his wife die? I can only imagine the prayer and fasting that took place when he found out she was ill. How many brothers and sisters in Christ must have prayed with him for his wife healing? Do you think Jeremy Camp lacked the faith to save her? Did he not have enough faith? No! God’s plan is uncertain, but he still told the Lord that his trust was in Him.
Yes, I was really disappointed about the outcome of my weekend, but my faith is still in the Lord. My blessing is still on its way – and it’s bigger and better than I could have imagined.
In Christ,
James
Let’s talk about faith. When you ask God to help strengthen your faith, He’s going to stretch you paper-thin. It’s just the way He works. Ever try praying for patience?
I really needed break-through and miracles this week. I didn’t receive them. I know this is not how I usually start my blogs, but it’s because I’ve gone so much deeper this week. Allow me to explain.
… Yet you do not have because you do not ask. James 4:2 (NKJV)
The Bible clearly states that we have not because we ask not. However, no matter how much you believe in your blessing or how successful you are at casting out your fears and doubts, you don’t always experience the “believe and receive” fruits of your faith. This can immediately cause you to wonder if you had “enough” faith to begin with. In more extreme circumstances, one might believe that God is mad at them. This is clearly a lie from the enemy. Sometimes God has other things in mind – no matter how “for-God” your plans might be.
I cleared my schedule this weekend to do something really radical for God. Of course, whenever you’re doing something for the Lord, the enemy starts to interfere. Even as I type this on a Friday afternoon, the enemy is attacking me with feelings of fatigue and illness.
Events totally out of my control drastically changed my schedule. I prayed, fasted and had other brothers and sisters in Christ standing in faith (and agreement) with me. I trusted the Lord and did everything I could in the natural to receive my blessing.
Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:17 (NKJV)
After spending a moment with God, I realized that sometimes your gift of faith is still having your faith when you’ve endured your trial. It’s protecting and maintaining your faith when things don’t go your way. I was really prepared to receive the Holy Spirit this weekend, but perhaps this weekend is more about what I can pour into others. There are people in my life that really need prayer right now. What if someone reads this and makes their way closer to the Lord? What better way to fulfill God’s purpose than to advance His kingdom – especially when the enemy does everything to stop the blessing? Besides, God is much more powerful than the enemy’s work and could have intervened at any time – but He didn’t. At first I thought God was going to strengthen my faith by making me sweat a little. Who knew He would solidify my faith by giving me the exact opposite of what I asked of Him?
One of my favorite events in the Bible takes place in the book of Daniel. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego have been captured by King Nebuchadnezzar. The king tells the three men they are about to be thrown into a fiery furnace for proclaiming their love for God and refusing to bow down to an image of gold.
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” Daniel 3:16-18 (NIV)
Wow! Listen to what they say! They clearly have the faith that God will deliver them from the fire but state, “but even if he does not,” acknowledging that their faith would not be any less no matter what happened! Perhaps God doesn’t give us the immediate blessing so he can see how we act afterwards. Do we still put all of our trust in Him? Do we have the fruits to back up our faith? Faith is the fruit of the Spirit.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22 (NIV)
Jeremy Camp wrote a beautiful song entitled, “I Still Believe.” I’ll list the lyrics below before I continue this entry.
I Still Believe – Jeremy Camp
Scattered words and empty thoughts
Seem to pour from my heart
I've never felt so torn before
Seems I don't know where to start
But it's now that I feel
Your grace falls like rain
From every fingertip, washing away my pain
[Chorus:]
I still believe in Your faithfulness
I still believe in Your truth
I still believe in Your holy word
Even when I don't see, I still believe
Though the questions still fog up my mind
With promises I still seem to bear
Even when answers slowly unwind
It's my heart I see You prepare
But its now that I feel Your grace fall like rain
From every finger tip, washing away my pain
[Chorus]
The only place I can go is into your arms
Where I throw to you my feeble prayers
In brokeness I can see that this was your will for me
Help me to know You are near
Jeremy wrote this after his wife, Melissa Lynn Camp, died of cancer.
…The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 (NKJV)
Do you really think that Jeremy sat idly by as he watched his wife die? I can only imagine the prayer and fasting that took place when he found out she was ill. How many brothers and sisters in Christ must have prayed with him for his wife healing? Do you think Jeremy Camp lacked the faith to save her? Did he not have enough faith? No! God’s plan is uncertain, but he still told the Lord that his trust was in Him.
Yes, I was really disappointed about the outcome of my weekend, but my faith is still in the Lord. My blessing is still on its way – and it’s bigger and better than I could have imagined.
In Christ,
James
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Ugh!
Friends,
Some of you may have noticed that it has been a while since I have posted anything. A new career, the attempt to write a book, church-searching and planning a wedding has taken my focus away from blogging. However, there have been a series of events this week that have forced me to break the silence. I have two, major ideas I would like to present. Hopefully, I can successfully tie them together. If not, this will simply be two ideas under one post. We’ll see what happens.
During the Legacy Men’s Conference this year, I had the awesome opportunity to listen to Pastor Steve Kelly of Wave Church in Virginia Beach, VA. He said something that really caught my attention. He said, “God is all-sufficient, but He is not all we need.” This idea tends to refute all of the worship songs we sing in church doesn’t it? I have to admit, I was almost offended when he said this. It sounded borderline blasphemous. For some reason, the comment made its way to an old, dusty shelf in my mind and resided there for several months. A few days ago, I pulled it off the shelf and considered the comment again. I discovered Pastor Kelly was absolutely right.
God is, undoubtedly all-sufficient. But He is not all we need. What we need is people in our lives to help us out. Although God is not all we need, He provides these needs (people) for us.
But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches and glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
In this verse, Paul recognizes that God, though all sufficient, is not all we need. He supplies our needs according to His kingdom.
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone, I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 (NIV)
From the beginning of time, God acknowledged the importance of human relationship and the need for spiritual partners.
This week, I heard a colleague say, “I’ve really backslid, but I don’t need to go to church.” I was dumbfounded. Admittedly, going to church doesn’t make you a [better] Christian, but the accountability and act of placing yourself in the presence of followers is important.
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV)
Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. Matthew 18:19 (NIV)
Calling the twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. Mark 6:7 (NIV)
Am I getting through to any of you? The number two holds power in Scripture. It is not coincidence.
As I was speaking to another friend this week about her and her husband's spiritual life, she replied, “I don’t need a man to seek Jesus - I can do that on my own.” She’s right, she doesn’t need a husband, significant other, etc. to seek Jesus, but it is indeed God’s design that husbands be a spiritual leader for their wives. People and relationship are essential to walk closer with God.
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or turn back from you. Where you go I will go and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her. Ruth 1:16-18 (NIV)
Did God ever deal with Ruth? No! He blessed her for being so steadfast and faithful! If Ruth would have said, “I’ll just do it my own,” she would never have met Boaz. People and relationships are needed to get to Christ. When we believe and get into agreement with God, he’ll make sure those people are supplied to us. This brings me to my second point.
I admire the independence of some women. However, I’ve noticed that it is getting a little extreme. This over compensated behavior is starting to sabotage society. The event is a vicious cycle that is corroding the differences between genders.
God did create man and woman equal. We were created by a perfect, unchanging God in His own image.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 (NIV)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 (NIV)
This being said, God created us equal but different. Matthew Henry said it best. “Eve was not taken out of Adam’s head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected by him, and near his heart to be loved by him.” This is exactly how I love my wife-to-be.
Chapter seven of Joshua Harris’ book, Boy Meets Girl is entitled, “If boys would be men, would girls be ladies?” It beautifully illustrates God’s intended roles of the sexes.
Right now you might be asking yourself, “Why is he making such a big deal out of this?” Allow me to share with you something that happened to me yesterday.
I went to Whataburger to pick up some food for Janell and myself. As I arrived to get my number 5 with jalapenos, I observed a couple leaving the building. The woman opened the door (of the building) for her husband. Hmm… As they approached their car, she opened the passenger door for her husband. He climbed in. She walked around the car, let herself in and drove away. What is that? I was shocked and appalled! How are men supposed to practice servant leadership when this gross display of role-reversals exists?
If men aren’t going to open car doors or pull out chairs, they’re too immature to be a spiritual leader. It is our job as men to honor women as a creation of the most-high God.
Women – you’re not off the hook. If a woman takes it upon herself to do these things, you can’t complain that chivalry is dead. You’re the one holding the murder weapon! Give men the opportunity to be servants.
I know this sounds old-fashioned. That’s the problem. It only sounds old-fashioned because we have dismissed so many values. This is only one of many. The dismissal of said values is the reason why younger generations are not only responding to the gospel at an alarmingly low rate, but have no respect or comprehension of how to be men and women. We have to set the example!
My point? God is not all we need. He supplies them through people and relationship. However, we have a spiritual and social responsibility to fulfill our roles as men and women.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
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