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Eddie Bush
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Poster: Renee Gonzales Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 4/16/02 at 6:19pm |
| I am interested in any information regarding "Eddie Bush". I know he played mostly on the mainland but did some entertaining in Hawaii. His mother was Lei of "Lei's Hawaiians". He was born in 1911 and died in 1969. |
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Poster: Auntie Maria Email: auntie@mele.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 4/28/02 at 1:36am |
| If you are referring to Eddie Bush the `ukulele player, he is alive and well -- and currently playing a few small gigs in the San Francisco Bay area. -- auntie maria HAWAIIAN MUSIC ISLAND http://www.mele.com |
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Poster: Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 5/7/02 at 3:43pm |
| The Eddie Bush I am referring to is a Steel Guitar player. He started the Biltmore Trio, and also played with Harry Owens. |
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Poster: scott drost Email: drdrost@aol.com Subject: eddie bush |
Posted on 7/8/02 at 12:50pm |
| I am the grandson of bill seckler who played with eddie in the twenties with the bilmore trio -- i am curious why you are interested |
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Poster: JJ Rosenthal Subject: Eddie Bush Steel Guitar with Harry owens |
Posted on 7/15/02 at 6:37am |
| I too am looking for information about Eddie Bush. I believe he died in 1969 but he once taught me my first guitar lessons and gave me his own Fender Statocaster guitar to help me practice. I never got the hang of Hawaiian Steel guitar but he was outstanding as a vocalist, musician, teacher and friend--the BEST! He is greatly missed. If you have any background information about him or those he knew please let me know. THANKS! |
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Poster: gary Subject: Eddie Bush - "UKE" player |
Posted on 9/12/02 at 10:44am |
| I heard Eddie Bush,the ukulele player, passed away recently. My parents were huge fans of his and caught his gigs when he was in the San Francisco area. Can you tell me what he passed away from? I think he had a history of heart problems. Very sorry to hear of his passing....his talents were unmatched. He will be missed by all. Gary |
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Poster: Renee Bush Gonzales Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 10/8/02 at 9:07am |
| I am his daughter. He passed when I was 6, so my memories are not as great as those of the many musicians he played with. If you have any info please contact me. Thank you! |
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Poster: scott drost Subject: Eddie Bush photos |
Posted on 12/19/02 at 1:20pm |
| I have many photos of the biltmore trio with eddie bush. My grandpfather and he had a great time in the trio. I can be contacted at baddrost@aol.com if you are interested in copies of the photos. |
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Poster: Ralph Moorehead Email: FirstGuitar10@aol.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 1/18/03 at 11:15am |
| I knew Eddie when he lived in Long Beach ,CA. e were friends . He played at the time with Lani McIntyre at the Hawaiian Club on Pacific Coast Highway. Late opened his own club in Manhatten Beach. He had his son Charles with him. |
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Poster: Ralph Moorehead Email: FirstGuitar10@aol.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 1/18/03 at 11:22am |
| Are you the daughtyer of Eddie Bush the stel player? If so is Eddie's son Charles still alive? |
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Poster: Eddie Bush Jr. Email: ebush@socal.rr.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 1/16/04 at 1:55pm |
I was amazed and pleased to see how many responses were triggered by Renee's inquiry. Renee is my half sister and Charles was the adopted son of my dad and his second wife Frieda (Peaches). I was born in 1936 when my dad was married to my mother Lottie. I do have many memories of my dad from the time he worked at the Seven Seas in Hollywood, was in the Sonja Heine Ice Show, the Ice Capades, Harry Owens TV Show, stints on Catalina Island at the Waikiki Room, and the lounge show at the Fremont Hotel in Las Vegas. My dad and mom were re-married in 1959, but for only brief period. While in Long Beach, he worked at the Hawaiian, and Mr. C's. He married Charlene Abbott and they had Renee in 1963. My dad developed lung cancer and died in 1969 at the young age of 58. My wife and I live in Huntington Beach, CA and would love to hear about your memories of my dad. |
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Poster: James Bonner Email: JEB@dslextreme.com Subject: I am Eddie Bush's Great Nephew |
Posted on 2/23/04 at 10:37pm |
Eddie Bush is my great uncle (my paternal grandmother's brother). I live in los angeles CA. If anyone has a picture of Uncle Eddie I would like to see it. I don't have one and I can't find one online. I never met him. My dad just told me about him. |
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Poster: lisa webb Email: riwebb@jaxenergy.com Subject: eddie bush |
Posted on 8/20/04 at 4:22am |
looking for information or photos of my father eddie bush please contact me asap. |
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Poster: Renee Bush Email: speedyg29@msn.com Subject: James Bonner |
Posted on 9/3/04 at 8:05pm |
I am very interested to know about your side of the family. Please tell me how we are related. I do have many pictures of my father if you would like to see them. Please e-mail me and we can talk. Renee |
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Poster: Diane (Sharp) Snee Email: Acknowledgement2@aol.com Subject: Eddie Bush (my uncle) |
Posted on 9/25/05 at 8:13am |
Eddie Bush was married to my father's older sister, Freda (called Peaches by everyone). My father was William R. Sharp, originally from Gillette, Wyoming. I remember seeing Uncle Eddie at the Ice Capades and the Fremont Hotel in San Francisco. I also have an autographed picture of Hilo Hattie given to me while I attended one of his performances. I also stayed with Auntie Peaches and Uncle Eddie when I was a little girl while my mother recovered from an illness. I remember them giving me an authentic hula outfit that I dearly loved. I also remember him being on TV with Harry Owens and the Royal Hawaiians. My mother tells me that she cared for their adopted son, Charles, when they first adopted him. Wish I could say more but this is all that I remember......it has been a long time ago. |
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Poster: dan braun Email: danmbraun@aol.com Subject: swimming |
Posted on 9/26/05 at 10:15pm |
If Charles is still about ask him if he remembers learning how to swim in the Hancock's pool? I believe the posting listed by JJ Rosenthal is in fact Joe Rosenthal who has a sister by the name of Nan who also spent time in that pool both from San Francisco. |
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Poster: Jocelyn Email: sassy_girl_31@hotmail.com Subject: My grandpa |
Posted on 12/3/05 at 3:55pm |
OMG! Okay..I know I bet Im posting this from a long time that you guys have ever posted this..but..Eddie Bush..the one that man is reffering to..is my grandfather. He is the dad of my uncle Lonnie Bush! I was wondering because I know he died in 1969 and I wanted to see if they had any sites of him on google, and Im so excited that I found this!!! My grandmother, who is still alive and currently living with me, loved him very much and they had a very close relation ship, And why is everyone wanting to know about him? May I ask?? |
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Poster: Greta Dixson Email: audra@childshuttle.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 12/3/05 at 5:07pm |
I am the sister of Lonnie Bush. I am typing this for my mother Greta Dixson. He is also the Son of Mr Eddie Bush. Lonnie always seems to never get mentioned and always been left out of Eddies life. He was born November 17, 1955 in Fullerton Ca. I understand he has 1 Sister, 2 Brothers by Eddie Bush. Lonnie was acknowledged when he was born by his Grandfather John Bush Eddie's Father. There are also many things that my brother would like to know about his father. The one thing that my brother requests most of all is a copy or possible original recording of his fathers album. EDDIE BUSH is the name of the Album. Lonnie, I think would apreciate somthing from his fathers past sense he has nothing or has any comunication with any relatives. My mother has pictures of Eddie from at Seven Sea Hollywood and several others. My Brother is a spitten image of his father. Any more info you can email me at this address above. My name is Audra I am Lonnie's Sister. |
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Poster: Greg Email: glp@conwaycorp.net Subject: Eddie Bush Special Amplifier |
Posted on 1/4/06 at 3:49pm |
I was looking for information on the above amplifier. I believe it was an electric amp for hawaiian style lap steel guitars. I assume after reading the above that this early signature series amp was made in the '40's and Eddie got an artist endorsement deal with some amplifier manufacturer. I wonder who?? Any info appreciated.... |
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Poster: Renee Bush Abbett Email: speedyg29@msn.com Subject: Lap Steel Amp |
Posted on 1/18/06 at 1:10am |
I am Eddies daughter. I have his steel guitar but don't have an amp. Will you contact me re: this Thank you! |
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Poster: Joseph Bull Email: shanti56@earthlink.net Subject: eddie bush special guitar |
Posted on 2/7/06 at 8:19pm |
I have in my possesion a lap steel guitar owened by Red Rhodes. It is supposed to be a one of a kind, has a "eddie bush special" decal at the top...know anything about this? |
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Poster: Renee Bush Abbett Email: speedyg29@msn.com Subject: Eddie Bush Lap Steel |
Posted on 4/1/06 at 11:57pm |
I would love to see a picture of what you have. Is it possible? Let me know. |
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Poster: H. Al Richardson Email: harconsult@earthlink.net Subject: Eddie Bush/steel Guitar |
Posted on 5/18/06 at 12:53pm |
I am interested in information about an eddie bush who I met at the Seven Seas Restaurant in Hollywood, CA in 1939-40's. He played steel guitar and sang hawaiian songs in a falseto voice. His music was broadcast over KFI and I wonder if any broadcasts were recorded and archived? |
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Poster: Renee Email: isellhomesaz2@hotmail.com Subject: Eddie |
Posted on 8/13/06 at 1:26am |
You have the right Eddie Bush. I don't know if the radio programs were recorded. I hope they were. It would be so great to hear from you. I am his daughter Renee, he died when I was six. I like to hear story's from people about my dad as that is the only way to pass things on to his grandchildren. |
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Poster: Heather Hagan Eaks Email: eaksdesign@cox.net Subject: Momories |
Posted on 8/31/06 at 1:06pm |
Hello Charlie, I am the daughter of Charles Hagan who you were named after. I baby sat you in Hollywood once, while your dad, Peaches and my folks went out. We all loved Eddie very much. My husband just started taking ukelele lessons which brought back child hood memories. How beautilful your dad sany Sweet Leilani. Would love to have some of the songs in sheet music that he sang. If you tell me where I could get music or one of Eddies CD's I would greatly appreciate it. We live in Oceanside Ca. My family still lives in the area. If you'd ever like to meet we could talk about our memories. Heather Ph. 760-643-2241 |
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Poster: Joe Rosenthal Email: jjrosenthal@hotmail.com Subject: Eddie Bush _ Charles and family |
Posted on 1/13/07 at 9:29am |
RE: Eddie I can't believe I haven't checked back befor now--still would greatly apprciate photo's of Eddie, family and the days on Catalina Island and Long Beach,CA. late 50's--early 60's. How I miss my mentor / guitar teacher. To family I would like to say, 'how wonderful a man and influence he was in my life.--thank you for posting here'. (Also, indeed my sister and cousin and I were the swimmers in the Hancock's pool with Charles.) I regret not knowing any other family but extend my sincerest respect to you all. I remember seeing Eddie with Lani McIntyre at the Hawaiian Club and other locations / restaurants with my family--how special those times and days of music were. [BTW--it was a Fender Telocastor blonde neck electric guitar not a Stratocastor...just want to be accurate here from my last post.] Please feel free to call or email me with copies of photo's you might have of Eddie. I loved the man and his legendary falsetto voice (with Harry Owens and Mac. and others). An era unlike any other time--a great memory for me personally. Thank you all for your posts here. Aloha! Joe Rosenthal 253-851-4055 |
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Poster: Barb Cole Email: georgeandbarb@suddenlink.net Subject: Eddie Bush guitar and amp |
Posted on 3/29/07 at 6:46am |
I have an Eddie Bush electric Hawaiian guitar and amp that my Mom bought me around 1958. I took lessons for a while and now at 63 my arthritis keeps me from playing. Can't seem to interest my grandkids in anything I own haha so I am wondering if any of you are interested in buying the guitar and amp. They haven't been used in a long time. I recently took the amp to our local shop to check it out and they had never seen one before. Another ha. |
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Poster: Beauregard Lee Email: techseeker@comcast.net Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 4/21/07 at 11:34pm |
I hope this e-mail gets to the daughter of Eddie Bush, the steel guitar player. My dad, who had the same name I have was also a musician who worked in the '20's and '30's. He was a drummer, dancer and comedy entertainer with several bands during that period. In fact Eddie and my dad worked together in at least one band, the Everett Hoagland Orchestra. My dad often told me stories about their travels and such. He always spoke very highly of Eddie. In 1943 my dad was hired by Spike Jones as the band's drummer. They may have worked together in the Jones band. I hope to receive a reply if you are so disposed. More coming if you like. Sincerely, Beauregard (Beau) Lee in Washington state. |
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Poster: Renee Bush Email: speedyg29@msn.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 7/22/07 at 3:42pm |
Beauregard, Sorry it took so long for me to get back to this sight. Please send me an e-mail on my private e-mail. Renee |
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Poster: jacquelin root loguercio Email: mapaloguercio @aol.com Subject: catalina |
Posted on 9/4/07 at 3:39pm |
in the mid 50's i had the pleasure of seeing eddie bush in catalina. he also had george kainapau and i'm not sure but i think the other man's name was al kealoha. i had the pleasure of having george kainapau teach me the hawaiian wedding song in hawaiian. i was a 17 year old and was very impressed. i lost my records and would love to know where i can find them. anyone that has any info would like to hear from you. JACQUIE FORMERLY OF CATALINA |
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Poster: jacquie root loguercio Email: mapaloguercio@aol.com Subject: catalina |
Posted on 9/7/07 at 11:37am |
I read your message and wondered if you were the Eddie I met in Catalina in the summer of 54. If so, would like to hear from you and catch up with what is going on in your life. Sure had some good times that summer. Please respond. |
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Poster: Marilyn Lydon Email: ivorygirl49@yahoo.com Subject: Louis Bush Family |
Posted on 9/7/07 at 8:30pm |
Hi I am not sure if this is the right family from Hawaii or not. I am looking for childen of Lonnie and Louis Bush. Louis was in the Army and retired to Honolulu and died 1 Mar 1997 and I belive his wife Lucille (Lonnie) died as well and they had three daughgters and two sons, Louis L. Lance, Louann Bush, Lindalee Macapagal and Laverne Bush. I know Louis's sister was Myra Kaleikini and she passed and her husband Theodore passed and they had Wade Kaipo, Lani, Mililani Paclib, daughter and Theodore had a brother Sunny. I pray someone can help me find this family. Thank you, Marilyn Lydon |
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Poster: Ralph Moorehead Email: firstguitar10@aol.com Subject: eddie Bush |
Posted on 10/19/07 at 3:30pm |
I would certainly like photos of Eddie Bush and would like to know about his son Charles. I met Eddie when he lived in Belmont Shore , CA. We did go fishing now and then and we were together lots.I have very fond memories of Eddie but little knowledge other than my own experiences with Eddie. Last time I saw him was in Manhatten Beach where he had his own club. |
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Poster: Gerry McVey Email: gfmcvey@hotmail.com Subject: eddie bush |
Posted on 11/3/07 at 8:54am |
If the discussion is about the eddie bushthat played the acoustical hawaiian guitar with the Biltmore Trio there is quite a bit of recorded music available of their work. There's a great picture of eddie and the two other members of the trio, Gibbons and Strickland (something like that) in Brozman's terrific book on resophonic guitars. I would like to find a copy of a tape or dvd of the movie "words and music: Hollywood Revue of 1929" which shows the biltmore trio accompanying joan crawfore, I believe in an upbeat song...a lot of other timeless greats in the film. Anyone know if that film is available? |
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Poster: renee bush Email: speedyg29@msn.com Subject: Eddie Bush movies |
Posted on 1/10/08 at 1:05am |
You can see them in Broadway Melody from 1929 "The Birthday party scene" |
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Poster: Frank Della-Penna Email: mauimusic@earthlink.net Subject: Photo of Eddie Bush |
Posted on 1/15/08 at 12:05pm |
There is a photo of Eddie Bush playing a National Hawaiian steel guitar in the liner notes of "Slidin' on the Frets" (Yazoo CD #2056). Bush's great falsetto singing and guitar are superb in the song entitled "Clowing the Frets. This album of mostly non-Hawaiian players demonstrates the influence of Hawaiian music in many countries. |
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Poster: Richard Lang Email: richardlang@msn.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 1/27/08 at 9:35am |
During the 1940's and 50's my father, "Uncle Dick" Lang helped the Hawaiian musicians in Los Angeles set up "The Polynesian Society." He also organized many luaus throughout LA to raise money for the families of Hawaiian musicians who needed help with hospital bills or the rent or whatever. They called him Uncle Dick and many times many of the Hawaiians visited out home in Glendale. Almost all of the folks on the Harry Owens show would come and we would enjoy the fellowship with lots of music. Of course Eddie Bush was there. He mainly played the steel guitar but he also was just as good on any string instrument. He was famous for his portraying "The Hawaiian Cowboy." Dad helped bring a Kawanis Club convention to Hawaii in 1954. When he died in Octobe of that year almost fifty Hawaiians made up the choir. Can anyone throw more light on what I have said here? |
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Poster: Renee Bush Email: speedyg29@msn.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 2/9/08 at 2:19am |
It is so great to see that people are still keeping my father in their thoughts. I was too young to have known about what you are talking about but if your family helped out my father your Uncle was a great man. Mahalo from our family! Renee |
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Poster: Kathy Johnston Email: KJohnFAM@aol.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 2/17/08 at 8:42am |
Eddie Bush accompanied my Mother and her two sisters who sang in the Ice Capades during the 1940's. They were called "The Malena Sisters". I never met Mr. Bush, but feel as though I knew him from my Mom. I do have some promotional pictures from the Ice Capades with Eddie Bush and The Malena Sisters. Eddie and Peaches were also in my parents wedding party; I have that picture prominently displayed in my home. My Dad was a skater and member of "The Hub Trio". I just googled the name, Eddie Bush" and came upon this site and thought I'd drop a line. I'm trying to put together a collection of memorabilia of my parents from their days in the Ice Capades. Would love to share memories and/or stories. |
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Poster: boy Email: exit8kp@yahoo.com Subject: The Bush Family |
Posted on 5/12/08 at 1:57am |
I dont know who you are, but I am a grandchild of one the people you mentioned. Grandpa Bush died, but Grandma Bush lives in Vegas with Uncle Louis. Uncle Lance, Aunty Louanne and Aunty Laverne died too. Hope this helps. |
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Poster: George "Keoki" Lake Email: keokilake@hotmail.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 6/20/08 at 1:54pm |
I'm not sure, but it seems I recall the 'original' and fabulous steel player, EDDIE BUSH took over leadership of the "HARMONY HAWAIIANS" when Dick McIntire passed away. Can anyone confirm this ? Mahalo. |
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Poster: Ralph Moorehead Email: firstguitar10!@aol.com Subject: Eddie Bush |
Posted on 7/6/08 at 3:08pm |
I remember Eddie from the days he and Charles were living in Belmont Shoe, Ca. He was playing at the Hawaiian club at the time on PCH in Long Beach. If my memorie serves me correctly he was going with Virginia Hancock when she lived on Catalina before dhe came to live in Long Beach. We did quite a bit of fishing together and we did associate quite a bit. I remember a steel plater who huhng around us named Ronnie Salsi who always thought he could fill Eddies shoes. He got the chance one night when Eddie let him take his place at the Hawaiian club. Ronnie never opened his mouth after that.The last time I saw Eddie was at the hancock 's place. I left California right after that. I nevere saw Eddie again until a few years later whwen he had his own place in Manhatten Beach. Oh, Renee I do have a tape of Harry Owens show complete with Regal Pale Commercials with Eddie. Will be glad to send you a copy if you want. |
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Poster: Renee Abbett Bush Email: speedyg2@msn.com Subject: Tape of Eddie Bush |
Posted on 7/20/08 at 1:30am |
Would love to get a copy of that tape. Please contact me on my e-mail. Thank you, Renee |
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Poster: David McDonald Subject: Biltmore Trio film clip |
Posted on 8/17/08 at 4:04am |
There is a delightful clip from an old movie called "Love in the Rough" on YouTube which features The Biltmore Trio with Bill Seckler, Eddie Bush and Paul Gibbons. Link= http://tinyurl.com/64qrmy or search "A Tune Remembered". I am not related to Eddie Bush :) |
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