Re: iPhoto album alternative

[Laura Webb]

Thanks Denise, your suggestion is appreciated but I don't want to go  
down the Parallels path and would really just like something else  
that is Mac friendly. I know iPhoto should be the answer but for  
whatever reason, at least for me, it is not.


Regards
Laura

On 24/05/2009, at 2:41 PM, Denise & Bill wrote:

Hi Laura

I have run Parallels on my MacBook and used Creative Memories software
Storybook Creator to make a digital album.  The software is free,  
although

$69 version will give you greater flexibility.

I have to declare an interest here - I'm a Creative Memories Consultant.

If you want more info you can contact me via
bill@bigond.com

Kind regards
Denise Johnston


On 23/5/09 6:41 PM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:


MacBook and iPhoto 8

Please can anyone suggest an alternative to an iPhoto album. I am so
frustrated at trying to create a birthday album that I've given up on
iPhoto.

I know there are various on line options available for Windows users
but am not aware of anything similar for Mac.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Many thanks.
Laura


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Re: 35mm scanner

[Malcolm McCallum]

That would bw fine, Monday after 11 AM how about @12.30 PM?
On 24/05/2009, at 12:17 PM, Denise Williams wrote:


Hi Mac
No probs about borrowing scanner but if you don't mind, I'd prefer  
if you

could come during the week days, if that's OK?
I work from home so am here most days.
Let me know which day /time suits. I'm out Monday morning til 11am.

Regards
Denise Williams-Photographer
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I would like to take you up on your kind offer please. I will contact
you re pickup.Are you home this PM?

Mac
On 23/05/2009, at 10:45 PM, Denise Williams wrote:


Hi Mac
I have an 'Epson Perfection 4490 Photo' scanner that does a great
job on the
prints and negatives that I have scanned. I bought it from Harvey
Norman 2
years ago and it was the same model they were  using in-store for
scanning
stuff for customers.. It will only do 4 slides at a time. Very easy
to use &
I imagine the software is downloadable (although I probably have a
disc).
Uses a USB port.
You're welcome to borrow it as I use it rarely.
Regards
Denise Williams-Photographer
PH 9447 3468
MOB 0417 184592
chri...@iinet.net.au
55 Duart Rd TRIGG WA 6029



Does anyone have a 35 mm  slide scanner that I could borrow,
rent,steal, or otherwise acquire for  fora week or so. I would like
to scan a large number of slides over a concentrated week of
activity. :-)

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Re: iPhoto album alternative

[Daniel Kerr]

Hi Laura

Another one worth looking at might be Picasa (by Google).
Have a look at here:-

You can download it for free.

You can also link it into iPhoto with a plugin as well.

Quite interesting.
Hope that helps

Kind Regards
Daniel


On 24/5/09 3:08 PM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:

> Thanks Denise, your suggestion is appreciated but I don't want to go
> down the Parallels path and would really just like something else
> that is Mac friendly. I know iPhoto should be the answer but for
> whatever reason, at least for me, it is not.
> 
> Regards
> Laura
> 
> On 24/05/2009, at 2:41 PM, Denise & Bill wrote:
> 
> Hi Laura
> 
> I have run Parallels on my MacBook and used Creative Memories software
> Storybook Creator to make a digital album.  The software is free,
> although
> $69 version will give you greater flexibility.
> 
> I have to declare an interest here - I'm a Creative Memories Consultant.
> 
> If you want more info you can contact me via
> bill@bigond.com
> 
> Kind regards
> Denise Johnston
> 
> 
> On 23/5/09 6:41 PM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:
> 
>> MacBook and iPhoto 8
>> 
>> Please can anyone suggest an alternative to an iPhoto album. I am so
>> frustrated at trying to create a birthday album that I've given up on
>> iPhoto.
>> 
>> I know there are various on line options available for Windows users
>> but am not aware of anything similar for Mac.
>> 
>> I would appreciate any suggestions.
>> 
>> Many thanks.
>> Laura
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Re: iPhoto album alternative

[Susan Hastings]

Hi Laura, I know what you mean about trying to create albums in  
iphoto, but can't see that Picasa (which I use as a quick and dirty  
way of organising and viewing  photos after importing them into Adobe  
bridge) makes albums, etc. directly.


Snapfish have a range of products and allow you upload your photos, so  
it might be worthwhile trying them to see if its better than doing  
this in iphoto. You won't need Picasa to access Snapfish, of course.


http://www.snapfish.com.au/photobook

Susan.
On 24/05/2009, at 4:56 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:


Hi Laura

Another one worth looking at might be Picasa (by Google).
Have a look at here:-

You can also link it into iPhoto with a plugin as well.

Quite interesting.
Hope that helps

Kind Regards
Daniel


On 24/5/09 3:08 PM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:


Thanks Denise, your suggestion is appreciated but I don't want to go
down the Parallels path and would really just like something else
that is Mac friendly. I know iPhoto should be the answer but for
whatever reason, at least for me, it is not.

Regards
Laura

On 24/05/2009, at 2:41 PM, Denise & Bill wrote:

Hi Laura

I have run Parallels on my MacBook and used Creative Memories  
software

Storybook Creator to make a digital album.  The software is free,
although
$69 version will give you greater flexibility.

I have to declare an interest here - I'm a Creative Memories  
Consultant.


If you want more info you can contact me via
bill@bigond.com

Kind regards
Denise Johnston


On 23/5/09 6:41 PM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:


MacBook and iPhoto 8

Please can anyone suggest an alternative to an iPhoto album. I am so
frustrated at trying to create a birthday album that I've given up  
on

iPhoto.

I know there are various on line options available for Windows users
but am not aware of anything similar for Mac.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Many thanks.
Laura


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import entourage addresses to mail

[John Daniels]

Hi all
Try as I may I can't figure out how to import addresses from Entourage  
to Apple Mail. Anyone help?

Cheers
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Re: import entourage addresses to mail

[Eugene]

Try this:

Go to Macintosh HD /  Library / Scripts / Mail Scripts / Address  
Importers / Entourage.scpt


I used it many years ago and I assume it still works. Good luck

 Regards,
 Eugene


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Hi all
Try as I may I can't figure out how to import addresses from  
Entourage to Apple Mail. Anyone help?

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Re: import entourage addresses to mail

[Rod Blitvich]

drag all your contacts from entourage to a folder on the desktop (as v  
cards)

Then in Apple's Address Book - File - Import - V Cards

Cheers
Blitto

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Hi all
Try as I may I can't figure out how to import addresses from  
Entourage to Apple Mail. Anyone help?

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Re: import entourage addresses to mail

[Rob Findlay]

Export the Entourage Address Book as a text file and then import it.

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Hi all
Try as I may I can't figure out how to import addresses from  
Entourage to Apple Mail. Anyone help?

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Re: 35mm scanner

[Denise Williams]

Hi Mac
Yes 12.30pm tomorrow will be fine. See you then.

Denise Williams-Photographer
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chri...@iinet.net.au
55 Duart Rd TRIGG WA 6029


> That would bw fine, Monday after 11 AM how about @12.30 PM?
> On 24/05/2009, at 12:17 PM, Denise Williams wrote:
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Re: 35mm scanner

[Malcolm McCallum]

Yes

Mac

Sent from my iPod

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Hi Mac
Yes 12.30pm tomorrow will be fine. See you then.

Denise Williams-Photographer
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That would bw fine, Monday after 11 AM how about @12.30 PM?
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Re: 35mm scanner

[Reg Whitely]

That's nice

On 24/05/2009, at 10:23 PM, Malcolm McCallum wrote:


Yes

Mac

Sent from my iPod

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Hi Mac
Yes 12.30pm tomorrow will be fine. See you then.

Denise Williams-Photographer
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MOB 0417 184592
chri...@iinet.net.au
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That would bw fine, Monday after 11 AM how about @12.30 PM?
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Address Book

[Bill Parker]

I am trying to add a new email address to my address book and using  
"add sender." does not work.



The main address book itself is scrambled and I would prefer  
alphabetical - that must be simple but its eluding me!



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Blank screen

[thefrogs]

We have a G5 that now has a blank screen 10.4.(latest cannot see)  
there is obviously something wrong
tried reset PRam, disconnected reconnected, checked drives in Target  
mode. fear either dead screen - but it was so sudden no warning or  
dead graphics card.

I would appreciate any ideas.
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Re: Address Book

[Susan Hastings]

Hi Bill, I noticed my address book looked scrambled too. I went to  
preferences and check 'last name before first name', and it is now in  
alphabetical order. So that's a possibility to try. The default was  
'first name before last'.


From Mail, I just added your address to my address book by right  
clicking on your email address in your email, and clicking 'add to  
address book'.


I'm using 10.5.7

What steps were you using?

cheers, Susan.
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I am trying to add a new email address to my address book and using  
"add sender." does not work.



The main address book itself is scrambled and I would prefer  
alphabetical - that must be simple but its eluding me!



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Re: Blank screen

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On 25/05/2009, at 7:03 AM, thefrogs wrote:

We have a G5 that now has a blank screen 10.4.(latest cannot see)  
there is obviously something wrong
tried reset PRam, disconnected reconnected, checked drives in Target  
mode. fear either dead screen - but it was so sudden no warning or  
dead graphics card.

I would appreciate any ideas.
tom samson



Which model G5

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Re: Blank screen

[James / Hans Kunz]

what sort of screen is it
in case of lcd , get a torch & check if you can see the 'desktop'  
after boot (does the g5 boots up???)
in case of  old picture tube style, the power supply may have died &  
connecting another screen could solve your problem temporarely

cheers James

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We have a G5 that now has a blank screen 10.4.(latest cannot see)  
there is obviously something wrong
tried reset PRam, disconnected reconnected, checked drives in  
Target mode. fear either dead screen - but it was so sudden no  
warning or dead graphics card.

I would appreciate any ideas.
tom samson

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Re: iPhoto album alternative

[Laura Webb]

Susan and Daniel

Thank you both for your suggestions of Snapfish and Picasa. At first  
glance the former looks the most appealing but I'll investigate both.  
It's also a comfort to know I am not the only one who has had  
problems with creating a book in iPhoto.


My project is a Birthday Book for a son's 50th birthday so, rather  
than uploading from a digital camera, most of the photos I'll  be  
using are scanned images from years ago, long before the age of  
digital cameras. After scanning I've dragged the photos into iPhoto.  
I am hoping this won't be an issue with either of the above suggested  
programmes.


Many thanks to you both.

Kind regards
Laura


On 24/05/2009, at 4:56 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:

Hi Laura

Another one worth looking at might be Picasa (by Google).
Have a look at here:-

You can also link it into iPhoto with a plugin as well.

Quite interesting.
Hope that helps

Kind Regards
Daniel


On 24/5/09 3:08 PM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:


Thanks Denise, your suggestion is appreciated but I don't want to go
down the Parallels path and would really just like something else
that is Mac friendly. I know iPhoto should be the answer but for
whatever reason, at least for me, it is not.

Regards
Laura

On 24/05/2009, at 2:41 PM, Denise & Bill wrote:

Hi Laura

I have run Parallels on my MacBook and used Creative Memories software
Storybook Creator to make a digital album.  The software is free,
although
$69 version will give you greater flexibility.

I have to declare an interest here - I'm a Creative Memories  
Consultant.


If you want more info you can contact me via
bill@bigond.com

Kind regards
Denise Johnston


On 23/5/09 6:41 PM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:


MacBook and iPhoto 8

Please can anyone suggest an alternative to an iPhoto album. I am so
frustrated at trying to create a birthday album that I've given up on
iPhoto.

I know there are various on line options available for Windows users
but am not aware of anything similar for Mac.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Many thanks.
Laura


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Re: Blank screen

[thefrogs]

G5 tower 1.6 mghz
Completely blank screen (Apple LCD) came with the tower when new.
tom samson

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On 25/05/2009, at 7:03 AM, thefrogs wrote:

We have a G5 that now has a blank screen 10.4.(latest cannot see)  
there is obviously something wrong
tried reset PRam, disconnected reconnected, checked drives in  
Target mode. fear either dead screen - but it was so sudden no  
warning or dead graphics card.

I would appreciate any ideas.
tom samson



Which model G5

Bob


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Re: iPhoto album alternative

[Susan Hastings]

Hi Laura,  I expect it will make a wonderful album. regards, Susan.
On 25/05/2009, at 8:13 AM, Laura Webb wrote:


Susan and Daniel

Thank you both for your suggestions of Snapfish and Picasa. At first  
glance the former looks the most appealing but I'll investigate  
both. It's also a comfort to know I am not the only one who has had  
problems with creating a book in iPhoto.


My project is a Birthday Book for a son's 50th birthday so, rather  
than uploading from a digital camera, most of the photos I'll  be  
using are scanned images from years ago, long before the age of  
digital cameras. After scanning I've dragged the photos into iPhoto.  
I am hoping this won't be an issue with either of the above  
suggested programmes.


Many thanks to you both.

Kind regards
Laura


On 24/05/2009, at 4:56 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:

Hi Laura

Another one worth looking at might be Picasa (by Google).
Have a look at here:-

You can also link it into iPhoto with a plugin as well.

Quite interesting.
Hope that helps

Kind Regards
Daniel


On 24/5/09 3:08 PM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:


Thanks Denise, your suggestion is appreciated but I don't want to go
down the Parallels path and would really just like something else
that is Mac friendly. I know iPhoto should be the answer but for
whatever reason, at least for me, it is not.

Regards
Laura

On 24/05/2009, at 2:41 PM, Denise & Bill wrote:

Hi Laura

I have run Parallels on my MacBook and used Creative Memories  
software

Storybook Creator to make a digital album.  The software is free,
although
$69 version will give you greater flexibility.

I have to declare an interest here - I'm a Creative Memories  
Consultant.


If you want more info you can contact me via
bill@bigond.com

Kind regards
Denise Johnston


On 23/5/09 6:41 PM, "Laura Webb"  wrote:


MacBook and iPhoto 8

Please can anyone suggest an alternative to an iPhoto album. I am so
frustrated at trying to create a birthday album that I've given up  
on

iPhoto.

I know there are various on line options available for Windows users
but am not aware of anything similar for Mac.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Many thanks.
Laura


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Re: Blank screen

[Susan Hastings]

Tom, I'd try booting up with another screen to find out whether its  
your G5 or the screen that has the problem. Susan

On 25/05/2009, at 8:16 AM, thefrogs wrote:


G5 tower 1.6 mghz
Completely blank screen (Apple LCD) came with the tower when new.
tom samson

On 25/05/2009, at 7:55 AM, Robert Howells wrote:



On 25/05/2009, at 7:03 AM, thefrogs wrote:

We have a G5 that now has a blank screen 10.4.(latest cannot see)  
there is obviously something wrong
tried reset PRam, disconnected reconnected, checked drives in  
Target mode. fear either dead screen - but it was so sudden no  
warning or dead graphics card.

I would appreciate any ideas.
tom samson



Which model G5

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Re: Blank screen

[Neil Houghton]

Yes, I'd agree with Susan here - try to narrow down the problem.

If you don't have another screen to try, can you find another computer to
try your screen on.

€   If another screen works on your G5, it points to a problem with your
screen.

€   If another (known working) screen doesn't work  on your G5, it points to
a problem with the G5 (though it doesn't necessarily mean your screen is
OK).

€   If your screen works with another computer it points to a problem with
your G5 (probably but not necessarily the graphics card).

€   If your screen doesn't work with another (known working) computer it
points to a problem with your screen (though it doesn't necessarily mean
your G5 is OK).

The other thing to check (assuming its a separate item) is the video cable
between the computer and screen - ie try another cable if you have/can
borrow one or try your cable in another computer/screen combo (if
available).

Every test tells you something (though not necessarily the complete
picture!)


Good luck.


Cheers


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on 25/5/09 8:20 AM, Susan Hastings at susanhasti...@me.com wrote:

> Tom, I'd try booting up with another screen to find out whether its
> your G5 or the screen that has the problem. Susan
> On 25/05/2009, at 8:16 AM, thefrogs wrote:
> 
>> G5 tower 1.6 mghz
>> Completely blank screen (Apple LCD) came with the tower when new.
>> tom samson
>> 
>> On 25/05/2009, at 7:55 AM, Robert Howells wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> On 25/05/2009, at 7:03 AM, thefrogs wrote:
>>> 
 We have a G5 that now has a blank screen 10.4.(latest cannot see)
 there is obviously something wrong
 tried reset PRam, disconnected reconnected, checked drives in
 Target mode. fear either dead screen - but it was so sudden no
 warning or dead graphics card.
 I would appreciate any ideas.
 tom samson
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Which model G5
>>> 
>>> Bob
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: Blank screen

[Peter Curtis]

Hi
I know this seems so simple as to be stupid, but I had the same  
problem the other day and all it was was the brightness control on the  
side of the screen had been moved to blank out the screen. How I don't  
know, but it happened.

Regards
Peter

On 25/05/2009, at 10:16 AM, Neil Houghton wrote:



Yes, I'd agree with Susan here - try to narrow down the problem.

If you don't have another screen to try, can you find another  
computer to

try your screen on.

€   If another screen works on your G5, it points to a problem with  
your

screen.

€   If another (known working) screen doesn't work  on your G5, it  
points to
a problem with the G5 (though it doesn't necessarily mean your  
screen is

OK).

€   If your screen works with another computer it points to a  
problem with

your G5 (probably but not necessarily the graphics card).

€   If your screen doesn't work with another (known working)  
computer it
points to a problem with your screen (though it doesn't necessarily  
mean

your G5 is OK).

The other thing to check (assuming its a separate item) is the video  
cable

between the computer and screen - ie try another cable if you have/can
borrow one or try your cable in another computer/screen combo (if
available).

Every test tells you something (though not necessarily the complete
picture!)


Good luck.


Cheers


Neil
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Tom, I'd try booting up with another screen to find out whether its
your G5 or the screen that has the problem. Susan
On 25/05/2009, at 8:16 AM, thefrogs wrote:


G5 tower 1.6 mghz
Completely blank screen (Apple LCD) came with the tower when new.
tom samson

On 25/05/2009, at 7:55 AM, Robert Howells wrote:



On 25/05/2009, at 7:03 AM, thefrogs wrote:


We have a G5 that now has a blank screen 10.4.(latest cannot see)
there is obviously something wrong
tried reset PRam, disconnected reconnected, checked drives in
Target mode. fear either dead screen - but it was so sudden no
warning or dead graphics card.
I would appreciate any ideas.
tom samson



Which model G5

Bob








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Re: Blank screen

[Pat]

What size Apple monitor?  I had a blank screen problem recently with a  
20" Apple monitor, and apparently it was caused by the monitor's power  
source.  Technicians at Macworx described this monitor as being more  
'touchy' than other brands.  It turned out there was nothing wrong  
with my monitor and the power source just needed to be placed 'just  
so'.   So, if yours is a 20 incher, try positioning the power source  
so it is very stable.  Observe while you are handling it if the  
monitor comes on when the power source is in certain positions.


HTH,
Pat



On 25/05/2009, at 8:16 AM, thefrogs wrote:


G5 tower 1.6 mghz
Completely blank screen (Apple LCD) came with the tower when new.
tom samson

On 25/05/2009, at 7:55 AM, Robert Howells wrote:



On 25/05/2009, at 7:03 AM, thefrogs wrote:

We have a G5 that now has a blank screen 10.4.(latest cannot see)  
there is obviously something wrong
tried reset PRam, disconnected reconnected, checked drives in  
Target mode. fear either dead screen - but it was so sudden no  
warning or dead graphics card.

I would appreciate any ideas.
tom samson



Which model G5

Bob



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Re: Blank screen

[Pat]

What size Apple monitor?  I had a blank screen problem recently with a  
20" Apple monitor, and apparently it was caused by the monitor's power  
source.  Technicians at Macworx described this monitor as being more  
'touchy' than other brands.  It turned out there was nothing wrong  
with my monitor and the power source just needed to be placed 'just  
so'.   So, if yours is a 20 incher, try positioning the power source  
so it is very stable.  Observe while you are handling it if the  
monitor comes on when the power source is in certain positions.


HTH,
Pat



On 25/05/2009, at 8:16 AM, thefrogs wrote:


G5 tower 1.6 mghz
Completely blank screen (Apple LCD) came with the tower when new.
tom samson

On 25/05/2009, at 7:55 AM, Robert Howells wrote:



On 25/05/2009, at 7:03 AM, thefrogs wrote:

We have a G5 that now has a blank screen 10.4.(latest cannot see)  
there is obviously something wrong
tried reset PRam, disconnected reconnected, checked drives in  
Target mode. fear either dead screen - but it was so sudden no  
warning or dead graphics card.

I would appreciate any ideas.
tom samson



Which model G5

Bob



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